The National tribune., 1882-12-28
Ladies' Auxiliaries.

The number OF letters which we are daily
receiving from the wives and daughters of
our veterans, expressing desire to share the
iab0rs of the Grand Army and participate
to some degrees sn its benefits, prompts us to
urge upon our comrades the Importance Of
establishing auxiliary societies, whenever
possible, in connection with individual
Posts. These societies are calculated not
only to supplement the work of the relief
committees in an eminently practical way,
but to elevate the Order in the estimation
of the public at large, and on the ground of
seif-interest alone their organization ought
to be encouraged. Aside from this, THE
TRIBUNE is anxious to see them increase
aud multiply, because it believes that the
loyal women of America, whose sacrifices
during the war were scarcely less notable
than those of our ex-soldiers themselves,
deserve some special recognition at the
hands Of the Grand Army and should not
be allowed to feel that their services are no
longer of any value to the country. Such,
we believe, is also the opinion of Commander
in-Chief Van DervOort, and, as an illus
tration of the simplicity which characterizes
the organization and conduct of these sOcie-
ties, We publish below the Constitution OF
the Auxiliary of Forsyth Post, of Toledo,
O., which was established nearly four years
ago-March 18th, 1S79-and has already ac-
complished, in quiet and unobtrusiye way,
vast amount Of good:
ARTICLE L
This society shall be called the Forsyth Post La
dies Society of Toledo, Ohio.
ARTICLE IT.s
Its officers shall be President Vice President
Secretary and Treasurer TO be chosen by ballot at
the annual meeting, to serve year, or Bntil
thalr successors are appointed.
ARTICLE III.
The object of this society shall be the perfection
and furtherauce of benevolent and patriotic work
especially as it relates to soldiers and soldiers
families
ARTICLE ".
This society shall be auxiliary to Forsyth Post
G. A r., with which it shall at all times be in
COMMUNICATION, and shall stand ready for confer
ence and suggestion whenever called upon by the
Post for such purposes.
ARTICLE V
The society shall hold its monthly meetings at
the q. A. X. rooms, on the secoud Tuesday of each
month, at ) o. CLOCK p. m, and its annual meeting
on the second Tuesday of March.
ARTICLE VI
Executive and Visiting Committees each con-
sisting of not less than five members shall be
elected at each annual meeting. with such addi-
uons from time to time may be deemed neces-
sary for more efficient work.
ARTICLE VII
Any lady may become y member of this society
by vote of twO-thirds OF those present her name
having been presented by n member at a previous
meeting. Each member shall enroll her name in
book provided for that purpose, and subscribe to
the Constitution.
ARTICLE VIII
Ten members thall constitute quorum
ARTICLE TX.
This Constitution may be altered or amended at
any regular meeting by vote of two birds of the
members precent, months notice of the change
contemplated being given.
1t will be observed that membership is
not restricted to the wives and daughters of
soldiers, and that the organization bears
relation to the Post with which it is con-
nected corresponding to that which the
loyal women of the Sanitary Commission
bore to our armies in the field during the
war of the rebellion. There ought to he
ladies' auxiliary society attached to each
Post, and THE TRIBUNE will take pleasure
in doing what it can to bring that about.