The National tribune., 1883-10-25

will be induced 20 aiopt,the sentiment spread
ing so widely OF admitting loyal women to men,-
bershp. Mrs. w. III. GARDNER,
Secretary.
ANNIVERSARY OF A MASSACHUSETTS CORPS.
sonERyILLE MASS, Oct. 20. 1889.
To the Editor NATroNAt. TRIBUNE:
One of those pleasant occurrences that are 50
often observed in the history of orgsnizatiors-an
anniyersary--was celebrated by the Womans Re-
lief Corps, No. 9. OF Charlestown, on Thursday
evening, October Is. in Grand Army Hall Mrs 3.
f. Johnson, the president, ably presided, and APP
propriatey welcomed the comrades of Post l49, G.
A. H., who were introduced IN form. department.
Commander George S. Evans was then officially
received. Mrs. Sarah IL. Fuller, Secretary of the
Department and National Relief Corps, referred to
the efficient help rendered by the members of Corps
No. 9, IN the recent soldiers home bazaar to their
local work for Post No. I49, and to their faithful
ness in performing every obligation assumed She
also paid tribute to Department Commander Ev-
ans for his faith in the Wonan's Relief Corps and
courage IN advocating its cause at Denver, for
which a resolution OF thanks extended him by
the Department of Massachusetts Board OF Direct
ors, convened in Boston, October 10.
Mrs. Fuller stated that she was in communica-
tlon with every state IN the Union where Posts
exist, and that replies favorable to the wonan's
organization had been received from many of The
older members of the G. A. r.
Commander George S. Evans made an enthusi-
astic address, citing the Soldiers Home in Massa-
chusetts as proof of the value of wonan's work
for the Grand Army. He accorded special praise
to Mrs. II. a. Turner for her constant devotion to
the interests OF the Home, which she visits every
Sabbath. As member of the Board of Trustees
he could speak appreciatingly of the kindness OF
the ladies who are continually rendering assistance
in its support. He said the Grand Army teaches
the children loyalty-teaches the Nation loyalty,
and every flower placed upon q Union soldiers
grave teaches lesson of loyalty The Order in
Massachusetts had expended $1,000 for relief dur
ing The past seventeen years, in addition to estab-
fishing the Soldiers Home, which now has ninety
seven inmates lie coInplimented Corps No. 9 and
Post No. lac for the harmony that existed between
the two organizations.
Mrs. L. a. Turner, who officially represents the
National Corps as Treasurer and the State Depart
ment as Conductor, responded in brief but enter
tanning manner, comparing the Relief Corps work
for the @. A. r. TO that of the Sanitary Commits
sion for the army during The war. The members
OF Corps No. q she knew were distinguished for
their readiness to labor for the they represent
Other speeches were made by Commander Sey-
mour, OF Post No. l49, ChaTlestown; Officer Geo.
w. Bean, of Post No. I39 Somerville; Captain F.
a. Lull, of Post No. so, Canbridgeport Mrs. Josie
Conner, President of Corps No. 10, Chelsea; Mrs.
f. A. Lull President of Corps No. q, Cambridge
port and the presiding officer, Mrs b. #. Johnson.
who has been an active participant in Relief Corps
work the past five years. An excellent programme
OF songs. readings and music which, with the adj
dresses referred to, and bountifu collation. that
was furnished, rendered the fourth anniversary OF
Corps No. 9. OF Charlestown, occasion of profit
and interest NJ. e. e.