The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-12-28
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who had previously Used the barney stone.
This booth cleared IS, aud the price OF admis-
sion was five cents.g
In the front room up stairs was stationed the
congress of beauty. The room was handsomely
decorated, couches and rugs aiding to its at
Effectiveness. There were IL young ladies in
the costume of es many different nations. This
feature proved very popular. and the booth was
crowded all the evening. The price of admis-
sion was 10 cents each, and the proceeds
amounted to over So. sa
Across from the congress OF beauty was the
art gallery. filled with all the rid icuous pict-
ures imaginable, from cheap Autographs to
crayon sketches. IT,
At the foot of the stairs on the first floor was
the fortune teller's BOOTH presided over by q
gypsy queen and tambourine girl in sppro-
| pirate costume.
! TO the left of the stairway on the first floor
| was located the "Ohio building" in which the
| Mahoning orchestra dscoursed the fascinating
Plaisance music in a charming manner. They
| were assisted by several who had purchased
| musical instruments at the fair. These worthless
| did not add much to the harmony. yet they
| caused much amusement, and that was what
| the affair WAS arranged for.
| In the library was the Cincinnati roOm,"
and here $50 people registered. The sitting.
room represented Japan. and the decorations
were Japanese in character. In the back hall
q punch bowl was placed and flied with ice
| water. 1t was labeled "Waukesh water. Drop
a penny in the SLOT" And many pennies were
| dropped.
| The dining-room represented the marine
! cafe" and here refreshments were served at %
| cents each. The cafe was crowded all the even
| ing, and the ladies were kept busy serving their
| many customers.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN.
Department President Allaseba nj. Bliss of
Michigan issued a neat holiday greeting, bear
ing heartfelt wishes for happy season to Michi-
gan W.R.C, bright with kind membranes Of
the sick, afflicted, and mourning ones.
Mary A. Keeler Saginaw. has been appointed
Department Corresponding Secretary, vice
Louise A. Robbins, resigned. We trust the
Corps of Michigan will remember the recon-
| mendation Of the Department President made
in General Orders No. 9. and send her reports
of entertainments and all news of interest and
| profit to the Order for publication in THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
1t is announced that the Woman's Annex to
the Soldiers Home, Grand Rapids, will be form
ally dedicated January 3, 1894. The rooms
were mostly furnished by the Corps of Adrian,
Ithaca. Ionia. Bay City, Grand Rapids. Berrlen
Springs Battle Creek, Saginaw, Petoskey,
Kalamazoo, Grayling. Leslie. Muskegon, Ben
zonia, Union City, Ypsilanti Owosso. and De-
troit other Corps contributing useful and orna-
mental articles Col. Noithwood. Col. and Mrs.
Bliss. Houseman, Donnelly, and Jones. and Mr..
and Mrs. Plummer each furnished a room. In
some eases the Corps were assisted in furnish
ing by the Posts to which they are auxiliary.
OHIO DISTRICT MEETING.
The 14th Ohio District meeting, W.R.C.,
called by Minnie Sutcliffe, Instituting and In
stalling Officer, convened in Youngstown,
Dec. IA. The meeting was called to order by
Past Department Chaplain Hettie J. Clark,
President of Tod Corps. under whose charge the
local arrangements were made.
Mary Johnston, Presdent-elect of Tod Corps,
was chosen Secretary; Mrs. Dickson. Tod Corns,
was made Chairman of the Committee on
Credentials and Polly Reid, of Warren. Chair
man of the Committee on Resolutions, while
the question drawer was placed in the hands
of Rebecca Cole, of Tod Corps.
Hettie ]. Clark was selected as the District
choice for Delegate to 18th National Con-
vention, subject to the election of Department
Convention. and Myra Pelion. Burgh HILL as
alternate. Tod Corps exempifed the ritual.
A bountiful dinner and supper were served in
fine style by the members of Corps 3.
The Committee on Resolutions resolved to
extend sympathy to the old soldiers unjustly
deprived of pensions, with the hope of speedy
restoration; their qualification over the legis-
lation and decisions of 18th National Con.
vention, held at indianapolis; their hope that
while the Corps were contributing to make
Christmas pleasant for the children at the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home. the many
soldier children in need of the necessaries Of
life in their own neighborhoods would not be
forgotten.
Thanks were extended to Tod Corps for
their courteous hospitality. and to the officers
of Convention for their efforts in making a
pleasant aud profitable invention. The reso-
lutions were adopted unanimously; Myrs K.
Pelton, Emma Leutz. Polly A. Reid, Com.
mittee.
In the evening there was an open Campfire
comrades of Tod Post participating. The pro-
gram included vocal and instrumental music;
address of welcome by Hettie j. Clark, and
response by Augusta Z. Glider Of Bell Har-
mon Corps. Warren readings. recitatioDs aud q
paper by Minnie Sutciffe. Instituting and In
staIling Officer.
Mayor Miller, Judge Johnston, and Attorney
J. I. Wilson, of Bell Harmon Post. Warren,
were among the speakers. Maj. Houstean gave
a thrilling account of his experience in Libby
Prison and his escape. Edith Moore charmed
all with her beautiful voice. Her mother is
cnarter member ana faithful worker IN l0d
Corps.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The work of inspection
this year has been divided between Depart
ment President Johnson, Department In
spect0r Bowley, and Assistants Baugham and
Dunn. Inspector Bowley has done the major
part OF the work, having inspected 81 Corps.
These officers report progress and improve
ment all along the line, and most harmonious
spirit between the Posts and Corps. Whenever
it was possible for the Inspectors to give the
time. receptions were rendered by tho Posts and
Corps jointly, refreshments served, aud patri.
otto speeches INDUCED in. Among the Corps
having this pleasure are Farragut, of Vallejo;
Grant, of Modesto. and San Jacinto, of San
JacintO. One of the features of the evening
at the last-named Corps was that every number
of the program was rendered by son or daugh-
ter of a veteran. This Corps, although but
year old, is doing good work.
Col. Harper Corps, of Arroyo Grande. and
Sedgwick Corps of Santa Ana. each augmented
their funds by giving fine Thanksgiving din.
ner.
Riverside Corps held a successful fair, which
Melted them $3.50 for their relief fund.
John +. Godfrey Corps Pasadena, christened
their new GAR. hall with q fine entertain
ment.
A fine Campfire. arranged by Kenesaw Post
and Corps, Los Angeles, was enjoyed by but
few, owing to the stormy night.