The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-15
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duty assigned by ninth Convention the President
may use any legal means 10 carry out the order Of
Convention.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Corps 81. Brantree, observed
its fifth anniversary on the evening Of Nov. IA.
The Department President made excellent
address followed by the Department Secretary.
President Carmichael who has served the Corps
u second term, presided.
Gen Lander Corps 20. Lynn. opened Fair
opening evening. This Corps has q membership
Of 3l5. the largest in the State.
Col. Prescott Corps. Ashland. had very inter-
Maria J. Parlin, Assistant National Inspector. was
present. President Isabelle II. Ennis is II faithful
officer. and the Corps is progressing under her
administration.
Department President Mary G. Deane recently
visited several Corps in western Massachusetts,
and received cordial greetings from comrades and
Corps members. On of her visits she was the
guest over Sunday of Comrade and Mrs. Arthur
Smith. at their pleasant home in Griswoldviile.
Past Department Commander Smith is as deeply
interested in our Department as in the days when
he aided in an official capacity.
Corps H. Springfield, always at hand to assist
In any work which Will promote the comfort OF
the Post 10 which they are auxiliary. TO this end
they have just given Harvest Fair to raise money
the use of the Post-proceeds, $500.
Mary f. Knowles, National Chaplain, has been
engaged by several Corps to take charge OF the
entertainment entitled 1.-THE Throne of Fame"
Although involving hours of careful study and
rehearsal, the various parts have always been well
performed, and crowded houses have helped to fill
the Golfers of the Corps which have presented it,
Corps ia, Plymouth. hold the copyright National
Chaplain Knowles is one of the most successful
elocutionists in New England.
Corps 1885, Whitman held festival of the seasons
in November. Officers and members of the Post
were present, and the Sons of Veterans gave q
prlsed of High School boys, who are interested In
the work of the Corps. furnished excellent music.
The Department Secretary represented the Depart
ment, and remarks also made by s. Agnes
Department President, Prudence
II. Stokes. Past Department Aid. Delegations
were also present from Quincy and BrocktoD.
Past Department Commander Charles d. Nash
called at the residence of the President Laura A.
Brown. TO express his interest in the work, and
his regrets that other engagements would prevent
his participating in the opening exercises.
Mary l.. Merritt, who served Corps "a. Braintree,
as President three years, and has rendered efficient
work Department Aid, celebrated the silver
anniversary of her wedding few weeks ago. and
the numerous friends of Comrade and Mrs. Merritt
improved the occasion in a very hearty and sub.
stantial manner. The Post called In body. and
gifts received from Post Corps citizens of
Branree, and friends in New York and the West.
Sarah T.. Fuller, Department Treasurer. receives
numerous invitations to attend Campires, social
entertainments. receptions, etc, from other States.
Her pioneer work on behalf of our Order will
never be forgotten, and she will ever have a warm
place in the hearts of the members at home and
abroad.-Hattie A. Ralph, Corresponding Secre-
tary.
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Sheridan Corps, IA, Schuyler.
report 1878, the proceeds of lunch, benefit
Lanman Corps, Is, Painview, gave an Agricul.
tural Fair. in October, from which they realized
handsomely.
The hail was tastefu!ly decorated with paintings,
drawings and fancy work. There fine dis
play of vegetables and culinary art. Premiums
were given for the best article In each department.
The second day procession was formed of the diff
ferent societies and citizens headed by the band,
all marching through the principal streets.
large delegation from Creighton Post and Corps
present. They helped the Corps financially
well cheered them by their presence, for
which they feel very thankful. They were favored
with addresses from Department Commander Dill
worth and Comrade Hartley. Meals were served
each day. They realized from the fair the sum of
$685. which was turned over to the Post, for the
purpose of furnishing the g. RI Hall.
The Corps may well feel proud of their contribu-
ton TO the building fund. The Post, Sons of Vet
Grams, and Relief Corps will soon have hall,
raised entirely through the efforts of the three
societies.
Assistant Department Inspector Ellen G. Barber
visited the Corps i'll this locality. She benefited
us by her genial manner and words of cheer.
s. 7. Chase Corps. 81, are thinking ofjoining the
Post In building hail. We hopeit will not all end
in talk This Corps had on hand in the general
fund at the close of the quarter ending In Sepem-
Der s2Sl.47 and over $50 in the relief fund
Blanche Allen. Department Corresponding Secre-
tary, Madison. Neb.
OHIO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME.
Following is the completion of the report of Ella
Bell Woodward, of the grand Campfire at the Ohio
Soldiers Home, and of the courtesy of Gen. and
Mrs. Force. who always make the visit of repre-
sentatives of the Grand Army and Relief Corps
something pleasant for them to remember.
The committee discussed the best means of in
teresting Corps throughout the Department in the
work for the Home. Chairman Mary E. Ban
croft stated that many inquiries come from Corps
wanting to know what they could do. There is a
great call for books and Bibles with print.
Corps would find it very pleasant to have sew
to make chair cushions rigs of hrs ed
rags bright dark to place in front of beds in the
hospital. Wooden mittens and socks are wanted,
and rolls of old linen cotton, handkerchief,
jellies and canned fruits, always.
In forwarding boxes of hospital supplies send
list and valuation to Fannie j. Ebright Secretary,
o. s. and S. Home Committee, Xenia, o.; also
copy to Annie NJ Hague, Department Secretary,
Defiance ..
Do not expect Mrs Price, the Matron to place a
valuation box of articles it is asking too much
of this very busy woman.
The UNFINISHED library building is beautiful
buildings the GA r.. hall, in the upper story, is
handsomely furnished. Mrs Poston, of McMeens
Corps, 4s, of Sandusky. presented the Post with
silk aag for altar cloth:
AT the close of the Campfire Chairman Mary Il.
Bancroft, in thanking oil who had assisted in max
ing the meeting enjoyable, addressed Gen.
Force and said:
"The Womans Relief Corps of this Department
rejoice with the committee that this great State of
Ohio aud these veterans are so fortunate in having
as Commandant of the Home who was so brave
and true soldier. neither fatering nor shrink
ing in the hour of danger, as his scars and wounds
testify; who is ever kind and considerate to
his comrades in distress, and will never weary in
we'll doing in the interests of humanity or the
performance of recognized duty"
After the entertainment many of the veterans re-
manned. and general Handwriting and good time
was INDUCED in. They all spoke in the very high
est terms of their Home, their treatment, and of
the kindness shown by the Commandant and off,
GERS. In accordance with the expressed desire of
every member of the committee. well the
other guests present, sincere thanks are extended
for the hearty welcome and lovely hospitality
corded by Mrs. Force as well as the General. IL
was such welcome that made all feel at home"
which is the secret OF true hospitality.
The occasion was honored by the presence of the
mother of Mrs. Force. Mrs. Judge Horton. of
the noble women of the old war days, then resi-
dent of Pomeroy. She s now SO years old, and
surprises everyone with the fact that she has
learned the secret of growing old beautifully
The gentle attention of the young grandson to the
venerable grandmother in assisting her to the
sembly hall will never be forgotten by those who
saw it.
Naval Veterans.
The Farragut Association of Naval Veterans OF
Philadelphia has chosen these officers for 1898
Com, VIM. Simmons; Lieut. Com, John Bowers
ir: Lieut. Thomas McGiH; Paymaster William