The National tribune., 1884-10-09

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Beyland. who is enthusiastic in his desires
to see the work established in Kentucky, was
given necessary instructions, and will do what
he can towards interesting the loyal ladies of
Covington. COL Horton is equally interested,
but is less sanguine for the work at large, the
GAR having encountered much opposition
from the rebel element in various places.
Comrade Charles Newbegui, O. d., George III.
Thomas Post, and Miss Morrison, Mrs. Col.
Whitefeld, and Mrs. Col. Hunter were among
those who showed special attention to the ladies'
from Zanesville, while Mrs. Stewart, also a
member of the Corps, rendered them delight
full reception. to which members of Post and
Corps were invited. 1t was an unexpected
pleasure, which coming from the Grand Army
had double value to the visitors, who were
cordially and Hospitality entertained while in
the city by Cemrade and Mrs. Utter.
PROVISIONAL DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
The following first General Order of Mrs.
Lizzie DA. kinne, President of the Provis-
ional Department of California, is earnestly
commended to the comrades and the loyal la
dies of California. With base of operations
ON the Pacific slope the work of organizing viii
be rendered much more easy and rapid, espe-
cially with such an efficient organizer at the
head as Mrs. Kinne.
HEADo'Rs PROVISIONAL Dept OF CAL.
WoMAs's RELIEF CORPS,
2520 Post ST., San Francisco, Cal Sept. 20, 1884.
l. Having been designated in General Order. No
], Headquarters Woman's Relief Corps as Presi-
dent of the Provisional Department of California,
1t is with due appreciation of the honor and OBJ
legations of the position that ! now assume the
duties of the Office That our Order on this coast
may meet with such success as is expected and -
desired, / shall do all in my power to bring this
valuable and patriotic adjunct OF the GAR TO the
notice of every Post, and ask their kindly assist
ance. Corps already formed and those Posts to
which they auxiliary, know OF their usefulness
and to such Posts as have thus far taken no steps
I'm, he lttw
iliary Corps they will find sisteriy band of assist
ants with willing hearts and ready hands anxious
to give organized aid at all times in furtherance of
the objects of the Grand Army.
III. Headquarters of the Department viii be at
2520 Post street, San Francisco, Cal, and all COM
munications will be so addressed. Correspondence
from Corps, Posts, or any parties interestri IS so
cited and will receive prompt attention.
Ill. The following appointments are hereby an
nounced:
Department Secretary. Caroline E. Noble. Lin
coin Corps.
Department Treasurer, Sarah @. Borland, Apo
mattox Corps.
Department Inspector. Emma A. Rice, Phil. sher-
idan Corps
| Assistant Inspector, Sarah NJ. Allen, Lincoln
Corps.
| Assistant Inspector, Laura Erkson, John A Dix
Corps.
| Assistant Inspector. Martha E Hollywood, Lyon
| Corps.
| They viii be obeyed and respected accordingly.
w The following Roster of Corps already organ
lied in this Department is published for the benefit
| of all concerned:
No. /, Heintzelman. San Diego; 2. Phil. sheri-
dan, San Jose, Olive Welch Pres.l Sarena A. Foote
{Sec.l, Saturday, alternate D. and evening; 3,
Lincoln. san Francisco, Lizzie D. "A Kinne tPres.),
Hattie L. Adams See), Thursday evening, 2d and
| (Presl Alice G. Bowman (Sec.), I'd Tuesday p M,
also 4th Monday evening; 5, Appomattox, Oak
gSee) "wednesday p. m, weekly; 6, Lyon, Oak
land Kate N. McGrew Pres J, Nancy G. Anderson
Sec, Wednesday p M, weekly.
4 v. Corps Presidents personally responsible
for the property of their respective Corps for the
due observance OF al the ceremonies of the Order
laid down In the Ritual and in personal nstruc
tions issued to them; for the prompt forwarding of
/ all reports and returns; for the preservation Of
discipline and obedience to orders from proper su
thority and for the proper promulgation OF all or
Every Corps President should carefully study the
Rules and Regulations and much valuable time
will thus be saved and delays and trouble obviated
Reports should be filled out at the last regular
meeting of each quarter, and every officer should
familiariZe herself with the duties of her position
| Valuable assistance NAV be obtained by generous
counsel with kindred officers OF the GAR, which
we are organized to assist and by which our Order
| was called into being. Members should cultivate
| good fellowship, that harmony and good feeling
| may prevail among US, and that we may emulate
| the comradeship of those whose ties were welded
/ in the fire of battle.
| VI. For the purpose Of meeting the necessary
/ expenses of the Provisional Department, per
capita tax OF 10 cents per quarter, which viii in
clude the National tax of two cents will be for
warded by each Corps to these Headquarters with
their quarterly reports.
at the same time and place as the next Eneamp-
ment of the Department of California GAR, for
of our Order, Of which due notice viii be given as
TO time, place and representation. The Provisional
President confidently hopes that additional Corps
may be formed, and that many more than the
Corps already in existence will then and there be
represented. Immediate and active work, with
prompt organization and unfiaggtng interest. viii
accomplish everything desired IN the way of in
creasing the Corps and aiding the Posts
VII. Provisional Departments have been estab-
| bringing the outlying Corps into more ready COM
| munication with base of supplies, and IN order
| that new Corps may be more easily and thoroughly
organized. That the latter may be accomplished,
It will be necessary that the various Posts of the
Department of California GA r. give such public
ty TO this and other Orders as may bring the mat
| ter properly before the comrades.
The good work already done by these Auxiliary
| Corps, and the hearty recognition of the W.RC.
Army, cannot fail to be understood and appreciated
by the comrades this coast, and most earnestly
| bespeak their hearty corporation in the way of
| interesting the active and energetic loyal women
of their several localities. Once placed in their
hands and success is assured, but without the
dial assistance of the Grand Army it cannot be
properly brought to their attention and to this end
respectfully ask that General Order. No. !, from
National Headquarters, well as this Order. be
read to the several Posts of the Department OF Cali
VIII. The objects of the womans Relief Corps,
as laid down in its Rules and Regulations, are as
| follows:
SEC. l. To specially aid and assist the members
of the Grand Army of the Republic and to per-
petuate the memory of their heroic dead.
SEC. q To inculeate lessons OF patriotism and love
of G. lntry, not only among our membership but to
our children also.
To Posts desirous of having Auxiliary Corps.
full information will be given, addressing these
Headquarters, of the proper method to proceed. A
blank application for charter will be sent, which
must be signed by at least 10 loyal women indors-
ed approved by the Post Commander, and re-
turned with s. charter fee. An 1nstituting and
Installing Officer will be- sent to organize the Corps,
In which case the Corps mustered pays her travel
ing expenses. Post Commanders at remote points
may be instructed to install the officers elect turn
ing over the Rituals and other property IN sealed
packages to the President of the Corps, and the
unwritten work viii be sent in cipher on receiving
performance of his duties. Supplies, including
Rituals Ode cards officers andhoor badges blanks
and full set of books of record, etc., viii aggre-
gate SIS for a Corps of 20 members. Let it be un-
derstood that while the nucleus of the Corps natur-
ally springs from those more closely allied to the
comrades of the Post all loyal women are eligible
to membership, and thus the Woman s Relief Corps
brings TO its aid the earnestness and devotion OF
charitable hands, who love the deeds and share in
participate In the labors of benevolenee espoused
by the Order whose motto is Fraternity, Charity
and Loyalty. LIZZIE D'A. kINSE,
Provisional President.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
The following Is the concluding portion o1
the eloquent and able address delivered by
Mrs. Alma P. Bennett in accepting the office Of
permanent President of the Department oi
Dakota, upon the occasion of the organization
| of tba Dara rfmanf of the YanEton Reunion.