The National tribune., 1893-03-30

| Among the social pleasures Of the GAR. and
W.Rc III annual session at In Crosse, Wis, was
the reception rendered by Mrs. Dorset end her
daughter, Miss Cow ell at Cowell Court. in honor
of visiting veterans. Capt. Colwell, for whom the
Post la Crosse is named, was one of the first
heroes OF the Iron Brigade to lose his life IN battle.
Meyer Relief Corps, 1885, Louise A. Turcs, Presi-
dent; Ada l.. Grcg, Secretary, are much encour-
aged over their growth and progress. Last year
u members were added 10 the Corps roster. and
Si0i5S expended in furniture and furnishings for
G. r. Hail. while their relief fund was increased
by S25 The Corps numbers 42 members.
Pennsylvania has realized handsomely on her
Memorial Home Cook book" Department
President Charlotte j. Cummings of Tidiouie. an
nounces committee TO carry oil the work with
Past Department President Helen $. Morrison as
Chairman.
The PENNSYLVANIA press Is commentators in ifs
mention Of Department President Cummings.
Tdoute paper says her election is an honor due her
energy and work for tho cause she represents for
she is interchangeable.
Rcbecca StecdmRu McCann. niece of Gen. James
b. Steedman, the hero of Cbickamauga, first Presi-
den, Of Ruckle Relief Corps of Ohio and an elocu-
ZIONIST of great dramatic power, has taken her
diploma rs Doctor of Medicine from the College of
Fort Wayne, Ind. In Fort Wayne. as in Ohio and
Kansas, DIR. MeCann made many and devoted
friends in Grand Army circles, all of whom Will
wish her the success she eminently deserves in
her new field Of usefulness.
Annie Maude Mexican, Secretary, John j. Willis
Corps CO. Gorbap, n. H., writes that for two years
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has been welcome Wis
itor in her home. Three years ago Willis Corps
was formed in that little mountain town; present
membership, 4G. They have assisted the veterans
in their relief work, contributed to the Soldiers
Home, presented the Post fine silk banner, and
have money in the treasury. Well done Corps SO!
Three Army Nurses were present at the New
York Convention. and were very properly intro
dnced and given seats of honor.
Evansville, Ind, is making arrangements TO en-
terrain Encampment and Convention in right
royal style. Past President Jennie Meyerhof is
Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements
W.R.C.
The 10Th annual Convention, Department of
Iowa. will be held at Keokuk April rs. 70 and 2!
In her closing General Orders Department Presi-
dent Rothrock thanks the Corps for their zeal in
furnishing 10 cottage homes Mt the Soldiers Home
and well says Good deeds, done in the right
spirit. bring forth bounful harvest Of blessings"
There is n great temperance revival going on at
the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home, Saudusky,
o., begun by the y. G. T. U. of that city. One
hundred and seven veterans have signed the
pledge. including some who have long been habit
ual drinkers. 1t IL well that these old veterans
have come to understand that their battles are not
yet over, and that q worse enemy than they ever
faced at the lannon's mouth confronts them in the
spirit OF strong drink.
Department President Leavens. OF Minnesota,
has entered upon her third term. Her election 10
compliment to energetic and telling work In the
good cause
A Corn Festival given by Corps 1873 Blue Island,
ILL.,, proved both novel and profitable. There was
n clever rhymed menu and plenty Of fun, as we'll
as good things.
The Department Convention of Missouri, W.RC
will be held at Joplin, April l2.
John Chinaman Party, under the auspices Of
Gen. Lyon Corps, ST. Louis. is the latest novelty in
heiei corps soclaiB. MANY quaint costumes Weie
worn.
Past Department President Sarah j. Martin, of
Missouri. Chairman of the Missouri Memorial
Home Committee. is out with circular calling
upon every Post and Corps to unite in the grand
project.
Department President Ellen NJ. Putnam the
recipient OF beautiful gifts at the Convention
Among these were elegant silver salver and serv
ice from L. 0. Morris Post Albany. brought by q
committee of seven comrades; n pair OF diamond
solitaire earrings from Chaplin Relief Corps
Buffalo; and a set of 142 pieces of Haviland China
from the Department staff and aids.
Past Department Secretary Jennie X. Shepherd,
of New York was elected Delegate at Large to Ma
tionRl Convention.
Past Department President Sarah G. Mink in
stalled the officers of New York Convention.
At the brilliant reception rendered Department
Commander Poole and staff, and Department
President Ellen NJ. Putnam and staff, By Root
Corps and Lilly Corps, Syracuse, each guest on
tering was presented a souvenir badge OF lavender
silk, finished with heavy bullion fringe. and bear-
ing the seal of the city Of Syracuse and appropri-
ate inscription. all surmounted by pretty gilt PIN
Department President Charlotte j. Cummings,
of Pennsylvania is described a woman of fine
appearance and marked intelligence. Her hus-
band is Capt. II. Fl. Cummings, of Co. K, l03th
Ohio and she Is not only patriotic woman but
is still further inspired to work for the veteran and
his cause from the fact that her husband. Capt.
1S hard fought battles in it's defense. She WAS a
charter member Of Col Gotham Corps No. 5. It'd
ioute, and has ever since been closely identified
with both local and Department W.R.C. work, and
all confidence Ia expressed for the welfare and
success Of The W.R.C. of Pennsylvania under her
administration.
New York Convention voted not to make an ex.
hibit at the Worlds Fair. after it stated that
but 12-foot space would be allowed the W. re. III
the Woman's Building.