The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-08-02

ment Of an organization if harmony Of action
could not be secured
In informal discussion, arising between the
representatives Of eligibility aud ineligibility,
Mrs NJ. 5. Carr, of LOngmont, Col, moved that
the committee rise. Seconded and carried
Mrs. Sherwood asked to introduce a resolu-
ton, preceded by personal explanation Her
request was granted, when, after few remarks
in the interest Of harmony, she offered the fol-
lowing:
Resotred. That we organize ourselves into wo-
Noman's Relief Corps, Boston, Mass.
The chairman asked her to divide the reso-
luton, which was done, the vote being upon
the first clause. The ladies voted unanimously
for its acceptance. Mrs. Barker then recon-
mended that the vote upon the character of the
organization be decided by delegates from or
carnations and not IN open convention.
Adopted, aud the ratio of two votes to each
organization present agreed upon. Carried,
and the delegations requested to report the
same with credentials.
Adjourned until % q. m. Thursday
THURSDAYS SESSION.
An adjourned meeting of the Woman's Ma
tiOnal Relief Corps was held at o'clock On
Thursday, the delegates all present. It was
decided that where any state was represented
by but one lady that she be authorized TO east
two votes for that State. Also, that two dele
Corps IN States sending no delegates. Mrs.
Kate 3. Sherwood, of Ohio, and Airs. u. A.
Ingers0l, of Denver, were chosen. The roll OF
States was called, when it was found that there
were eleven States represented, and the Dis
triCt OF Columbia. committee OF credentials
was appointed, consisting of Mrs. G. t. Clarke,
Columbus, o.; Mrs. E. X. Stimson, Col, and
Mrs. ). Z. Fuller, Boston, to report on credentials
it was voted that as Pennsylvania sent no DEL
egates that Mrs. Beath and Mrs. -, repre-
senting the Ladies Aid Society of Post No. 5,
Philadelphia, be allowed TO act as representa-
tiyes from that State. The report of the COM
mlttee on credentials being accepted, Mrs.
Sherwood asked leave to introduce the second
clause OF her resolution, that the organization
be formed on the basis of the Massachusetts,
work. Mrs. Sherwood stated that while she
favored open parliamentary meetings she would
waive point IN the interest of harmony, and
would ask the president to explain to the ladies',
that they might thoroughly understand the
resolution, the work of that organization. Mrs.
Barker called upon Mrs Fuller, whose remarks
Were most touching and beautiful. Remarks
were made opposing the resolutions by Mrs.
McNier and Mrs. HOgg. of New Jersey, and
Mrs. Clarke, of Ohio, and in favor of the sama
by Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Margaret Freeman,
q soldiers wife and mother. The vote was
taken by States, and it was voted, by sixteen
ayes TO twelve nays, that the work indicated
be adopted. A committee of three was ap-
pointed to bear this information to the Grand
Eneampment, and ask their approval of the
same. A resolution was adopted, as testimo-
NAL TO the retiring Commander IN Chief,
which IS as follows:
THANKS To COMMANDER VAN DERvooRT.
ResOired, That the loyal women of the Union
tender their heartfelt thanks to Communicating
Chief Paul Van DervOort, in behalf of the widows
anG orphans OF the Grand Army Of the Republia
for his earnest. persistent loving, and tender
gard for their fare, and for his efforts in bring
ing about National Womans Auxiliary to the
Grand Army OF the Republic charged with devils
ing practical aud III their behalf His warm words
OF confidence and encouragement his ringing ap-
FeaIS tor united and harmonious action, and tho
enthusiastic spirit he has infused into the hearts Of
ali interested In woman's work have been sourca
of inspiration to all who love to work for the old
soldier and those to him most dear. In the name
OF loyal women everywhere and their eonsecrated
about to retire from his high post OF trust, and
may the God of the widow and the fatherless hold
hIm and his in His everlasting care.
The delegates were asked to report at 4
o'clock 10 meet for the work of perfeeting the
organization, and committee or resolutions
OF thanks was asked, to report at the same
time. Adjourned
At o'clock the meeting reOpened, when,
after some discussion, it was voted that TO in
diyidual Corps should be left the question Of
eligibility Of members. The reports of COM
mittees were made and accepted. The presi-
/ 10 subscribe for The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, as
the channel OF information between the various
Leagues and Corps. Tie Campfire Cawkeg
City, Iowa The National Veteran, and all other
papers interested in WomauS work for the
GA. Z. were also commended.
The committee on resolutions reported a
follows:
We, the members of the National Relief Corps,
Auxiliary to the q. A r. desire to express oui
sincere thanks to Mrs. StimsOn, president Of the
NOan's Auxiliary IN Denver, for her cordial well
come and uniform courtesy extended 20 the several
delegations IN convention assembled, and through
her TO the ladies of her Auxiliary.
Also, to the publisher OF The NATIONAL. tribune,
Washington D. c., ioF the interest he has taken in
the Order by offering his paper IS q channel OF
communication between the ladies of every section
hearty support will be given the organization.
And we would also extend thanks TO the
local press OF Denver for the kindly notices of cur
meetings inserted in their columns.
MES. L. A. TURNER.
Mrs. KATE b. SHERWOOD,
Mrs L. V. BRYANT
After the adoption of rules and regulations,
the officers of the Corps were chosen, as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. E. Florence BaTker
Maiden, Mass; senior vice president, Mrs. Kats
B. Sherwood, Toledo, o. aiunior vice president,
Mrs. E. K. Stimson, Denver, Colo; secretary,
Mrs. Sarah E. Euller, Boston, Mass. treasurer,
Mrs. i. A. Turner, Boston, Mass; chaplain,
Mrs. Matte B. Moulton, Laconia, N. H.; in
conductor, Mrs. P. S. Runyan, Warsaw Ind;
guard, Mrs J. w. Benton, Rockford, H. COR
responding secretaries. Mrs Ellen Paw, Topeks,
Kan, and Mrs. N. J. Telford, Denver, Colo.
The following resolution was adopted: