The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-12-06

comrades until p. m, when they were met at the
hotel aud conducted under military escort to the
Post headquarters which was well flied with vet
Grams and friends OF the G.. A. X. 10 witness the
installation. Following this interesting ceremony,
conirade n. ID. smith delivered very eloquent
address of welcome to The ladies, thanking them
for te interest they were taking in the work of the
Order, and asking Tor the earnest support OF every
eon1rade. For who. said he, :. of US, during the
the loyal women at home. How anxiously we
watched for and read and reread those letters of
the loved ones we were separated FROM perhaps
never again TO And how, when we received
the boxes sent 90 US, containing the comforts of
home, prepared by those loving hands, the brave
soldiers heart overfowed with gratitude and love
and with eyes dim with tears the fervent prayer
assembled: God bless and protect the noble women
of our land As they support and relief
to US then so we can, with our words of cheer and
encouragement, be support to them while they
still carry the grand work of relief" After the
Commanders address, all Joined in singing Rally
round the Flag followed by very able addresses
by Hon. Geo. H. Ford and Comrades A. A Jones,
NJ l.. Maynard, and Others interspersed with
music. The Corps president was then called for,
and responded in a graceful and efficient manner,
and in behalf of the Corps returned most heartfelt
thanks for the valuable services and instructions
rendered them by the mastering officer. Mrs.
Lottle NJ Myers, and their earnest prayers for the
success of the good work ntrusted to her keeping.
The Post Commander expressed the thanks of all
the officers and comrades of Patchin Post, No 20,
TO the national representative, Mrs. L. III. Myers.
mastering officer OF Eastern Ohio, for the very able
manner in which the installation ceremonies were
ana the best WISHES oil every
comrade of the Post for her welfare and success in
the work of the Grand Army. The ceremonies
then closed with singing, thus, as many expressed
1t, ending one of the most interesting and memora-
Bile days III the history of Patchin Post and one
long and pleasantly to be remembered by all
present.
The thanks Of the mastering officer are due and
hereby rendered to Comrade.A. A. Jones, o. D. of
Patchin Post, for the able assistance rendered in
thorough military man and fully alive to the grand
principles of the G. a. r. Also to Comrade VIM.
Fran and lady and Hon. Geo Fl. Ford and lady,
for the hosptable entertainment received at their
pleasant homes. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has
merous friends in the Post and Corps. and several
names were added 10 the list on installation
evening. l.. NJ
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Comrade E. n Goodrich, Commander, Delos
Northway Post Orwell Ohio writes us that an
application for charter has been filed by six
teen good workers, who are willing to enter
upon an active campaign.
1t is a custom with some of the Relief Corps to
invite the Post at stated times, to meet them
and unite in union Campfire, with song and
story, and entertainment of all kinds. The
benefit arising from such gatherings cannot be
estimated by Post or Corps.
Mrs Isabella Foster, secretary Of B. r. Beale
Relief Corps, No, 1, Bangor, Me-, writing of the
reorganization of their Corps by the National
Secretary, Mrs. Fuller, says: We feel well re-
paid for the expense of reforming and hope
soon TO have number more added, that we
may have Department formed under Ma
tonal Rules and Regulations"
John w Patterson Relief Corps, Pittsburg
is prospering under their new work One of
the officers writes that all seem to enjoy the
meetings very much and are studying each and
every duty pertaining to the Order. Also,
that THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is read by many
af fba traifa la 0fhar- ara hcn4 az
they have opportunity. The Corps is ably OFF,
cered and are taking up the work in the right
spirit.
The Soldiers Home of Chelsea, Mass, was
visited on Thanksgiving Day by the usual
number of well-Wishers, who found an excel
lent repast provided for the old vets. Among
the visitors was the National Treasurer of the
Woman's Relief Corps, Mrs. L. A. Turner, who
said she came to dine and dance, and it made
no difference il she was the only lady in at
tendance, as there were only eighty-se of
the boys who felt lik dancing. Accompanying
Mrs. Turner were Past Commander Patch, Col.
| Cantine Of New York, Commander Evans, and
a. A. G. Monroe.
! Wetzel- Compton Relief Corps, No 5, Hamil-
| ton, Ohio, was mustered in recently at the G.
| a Z. Hall. G.. NJ. Flenner, district mastering
officer, oficiated. assisted by J. w. Myers, Com
mander; ]. f. Bender, senior vice president
1 DR.. A. n. Ellis, chaplain; ID. d. Hensley, con-
ductor. The following officers were installed
| President, Mrs. Josephine S. Weller; senior
vice e-president, Mrs. Levi Rose; Junior vice
president, Mrs E. A. Hensley; secretary, Mrs
Z. Richter; treasurer. Mrs. j. w. Myers; chap
lain, Mrs. Joseph Abbott; conductor, Mrs. c.
Richter; guard, Mrs. Lou Reif.
"The Captains Mother" writes touching
and beautiful account Of how Battle Bou-
quet" was made up. The writer, Mrs John
| Il. Osborne, needs no introduction to the read.
ers of THE TRIBUNE. being the same who sent
the description of visit, with Chief Justice
and Mrs Waite, to the National Soldiers Home
at Dayton, Ohio. With Mrs. Waite and others
who are now enrolled in Forsyth Relief Corp;
at Toledo, including Mrs. David Smith, she
| was one of the leading spirits in Toledo Aid
Society work during the war, and one of the
first presidents Mrs. Osborne wields a ready
and graceful pen. and her heart is in soldier
work. We are happy to say that she viii con
tribute frequently to the Woman's Departments