The National tribune., 1900-08-02
OLD BAY STATE AFFAIRS.
Interesting Items Furnished by the Depart
ment Press Correspondent, W.R.C.

EDITOR NATIoNhL TRIBUNE: In accordance
with vote of the last Department COnven-
tiOn, the usual eXempiifcatons were discin-
tinued for this year and Social or County
Days substituted The object of the change
was 10 enable members TO meet together so
cia!Iy and become better acquainted with
each other and with the Department officers,
some of whom were present each day The
committee appointed tO. carry out this vote
consisted of the Department Inspector, as
Chairman, and one member from each County,
as follows: Mrs. Katharine Il. Stillinss, De
partment Inspector, Corps Gs. Chairman;
Mrs. Angie A. Robinson, Department Coun-
sellor, Corps II, Worcester County Mrs.
Clara III. Il. Evans Department Executive
Eoard;t Corps, q, Berkshre County; Mrs
Sara T.. Cain, Department Executive Board,
Corps 102. Norfolk County; Mrs. Alice NJ.
Goddard, Department Executive Board. Corps
I, Plymouth County; Miss N. Edna Meemen. n.
Special Aid, Corps 2i, Middlesex County .
Mrs. Abbie r. Usher, Past Department Chap
Hamilton, Department Special Aid. Corps; g.
Franklin County; Mrs. Emily J.. Clark, Past
department President, Corps IS, Hampshire
County; Mrs. Sarah +. Southwick, Presiden,
Corps IA, Hampden County.
Tie Social or County Days were held rs
follows; June H. Eerkshire County, at at
ss JUNE june Il B. f2nRn F2mdath GSu" County at
rrockton; June 20. Hampden Couuty, at
sprlngdeId June q, Norfolk County. at
Hongh's Neck; June g. w, Worcester County
we're; June 2S, Essex County, at Lynn Beach
June 20, Mildlesex County, at Salem VIII
lows; June II, Hampshire County, at North
amptOn.
The Corps In Bristol and Barnstabe Coun-
ties having regular County Associations and
holding meetings were not included, but all
were assured of hearty welcome who de-
sired to attend.
These Social Days were decided success.
Mrs. Gilman, Department President, and
other Department officers were present at
each meeting. Mrs. Gilman expressed her
delight In meeting so many interested mem
hers of the various Corps throughout the
State, all working for the same cause; 1t was
truly encouraging 10 the Department officers
TO find such earnest workers and so much ac-
complished. She believed much could be
gained by going a step forward in the social
advancement, which would come from the
ganzatiOn Of the County Association. and by
devoting more attention TO the social inter
course the Corps would be of more use TO the
G.. A. X. She hoped nothing would discOur-
age them or keep them from doing their duty
A special feature Of these gatherings was
reports from the different Corps, which were
full of Interest and good suggestions. These
reports proved the organization in a prosper
Gus condition. ! will report some of the work
Corps %. New Bedford, mourns the death
of Mrs. Lizzie +. Trip, the Junior Vice
President who was an earnest worker on the
Executive Committee.
Corps "a, Planville, realized liberal sum
for its relief fund. rs the result of the lawn
party held recently.
weekly lawn parties, and will continue them
through the Summer.
Corps Z, Brockton, Will hold their regular
meetings rs usual through the Summer. and
the sewing circle and work directors will be
found mt their rooms every Friday, altcrnat-
ing with each other, The fortnighty sup
pers will be resumed In September. They
are reliable source of income to the organi-
zation. This Corps numbers upward of 2iJ
members. The membership list Is divided
alphabetically, so each member becomes n
provider, n matron or server every often
during the year. and the plan has worked
successfully. This Corps Is doing a grand
work in the way of relief.
Corps ~, Ipswich, has formed a sewing cir
Gle, which will meet every month during TIE
season to work for fair. The Corps has
placed the Independence Charts In three pub
lie schools and are soon to present silk flags
TO every school In town.
Corps % Boston. recently held n very sue
cessful sale and whist party.
Corps 81. AthoI, through Mrs. Mary +.
Wood Assistant A Patriotic Instructor, has
placed Declaration of Independence Charts In
all the schools of the town.
Corps 10, Amesbcrry, meurns the loss of
| one of its oldest and most earnest workers.
Mrs. Ann c. Brown, who was charter mem
| Der and the first Junior Vice President.
Mrs. Emma Il! lLowd,, Past Department
| ioylng few weeks Mt Hough's Neck.
Corps Al, East BridSewater. recently held
| a novel birthday party. Each member sent
| to their friends n number of small bags. ask
| Ing with the date of their birth, returning
| the same the day Of the party. The result
| was financial success. This Corps though
small in numbers, Is very energetic Corps
aud does good work.-BETsIE G.. SAMPSON
Department Press Correspondent, Whitman,