The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-19

Hampshire, GAR, and the Cashier of the
Mechanics Bank in Concord.
She was a charter member of Z. E. Sturte-
want Corps, and its first Treasurer, and has
occupied many responsible positions in the De-
partment. She brings to the office marked
zeal for her work, and much experience and
practical knowledge gained by attendance at
several National Conventions. The Indian
apOlis Convention was the eighth at which she
had been privileged to be present. She has
twice served as National Aid and also as AS
sstant National Inspector, nd has been active
in charitable and missionary work in the city
in which she lives.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Ohio children to the number of q, 762 as
sisted the GAR. and W.R.C III the services of
Memorial Day. over u 600 more than reported
from any other Department.
Replying TO inquiries, we would say that Mrs.
II. E. Kramer, Akron, o., has a neat little
pamphlet giving directions how to arrange
pleasant entertainments in connection with
GAR. and W.R.C Campfres, which she will
write you about in full upon application to her.
Department President Charlotte J. Cummings
of Pennsy lvania, has issued Memorial order
announcing the death Sept. 81 of Senior
Vice Department President Elizabeth w. Birk-
beck, of Wilkes Barre Sympathy is extended
her family and Corps charters ordered draped
in mourning for 30 days.
The Journal of Proceedings of 10th Annual
Convention, Department of Ohio w. re, was
issued by Past Department President Anna b.
Carroll prior to National Convention As a
condensed and busness-Iike record of Conven-
tion it is cTedi.abia to the Order. The officers
reports show the Ohio Corps, as a rule, in good
working condition, and performing important
service, locally and in States lines for the good
of the Order and the advancement of its noble
principles. The total amount expended in re-
lief for the year, cash and its equivalent, was
$1l 1902: soldiers aud their families assisted,
2,46S
The Relief Corps of Iowa responded nobly to
the call of Department President Z. Flora
Evans in aid of the suffering comrades and
families of Pomeroy Cash to the amount of
81, 022.56 was contributed, with boxes of cloth
ing. bedding, etc. aggregating as much more.
Corps officers would save themselves much
letter-writjng and their Department Secreta-
ries needless labor if they would remember
that the Corps membership reported for the
quarter ending Sept 30 affords the basis of
representation to Department Convention.
Upon this basis delegates are elected, as pre-
scribed III Rules and Regulations aud orders of
Convention.
Corps 100, Clayton, H., has had mingled expe-
riences of joy aud sorrow the past few months.
This Corps was detailed to institute Corps 236
and install the officers, duty cheerfuly and
efficiently performed. Later, GAR. Hall was
consumed by fire, the Post and Corps losing all
their possessions. The Corps lost fine flag and
Secretary's desk, gifts from the s. of V. and
GAR. All now meeting in Knights of
Pythias Hall. Secretary S. A. Anderson re-
ports united and pleasant work, though with
few calls for relief, and warm side for THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE in the ranks of the w. re.
COmrade aud Mrs. Cortland S. barrow, serv-
ing, respectively, as Commander and President
of w. w. Perkins Post and Corps, New London,
Conn, were given banquet by the W.R.C.
upon their return from indianapolis. Presi-
dent barrow was presented with an elegant
jewel case from the Corps. There was choice
program, musical and literary.
The work of inspection is going busily for
ward in the several Departments. WR.C. The
circular prepared and issued by National In
spector Flo Jamison Miller has given Il new
impetus to the very important work Of inspec-
ton.
Department President E. Flora Evans, of
Iowa, announces District Conventions as fol-
lows, as per order OF Convention: Crestop, Oct.
II; Sheldon Oct. 81; Cedar Rapids, Oct. %;
Independence, Oct. 2l; Marshalltown, Oct. &c;
FIT. Dodge, Oct. %; Muscatine Oct. 81; Ma
quoketa, Nov. 2.