The National tribune., 1884-05-01
THE TRIBUNE IN MASSACHUSETTS.
MEDFoRD, MASS, April, 1884.
To the Editor NATIoSAL TRIBUNE:

10 the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
Massachusetts w r. c. has SO long been silent
that confess to fear that you may judge its
president to be of that type who viii = do nothing
in particular and do it very well and to correct
such (as trust wrong opinion / hasten to tell
you that the old Bay State is not lukewarm in the
good work, and assure you, is ever striving to
retain her good reputation, and while her progress
may not be rapid is that of some Of the West
ern States, owing TO her cold. puritanieal nature
her future is bright. We have instituted four
Corps since convention-Hyde Park, Shrewsbury,
Foxboro and Holyoke-all promising good results.
Many are waiting now simply to complete arrange
ments. On Monday, April 10. Mrs E. F. Barker
and myself left Boston for Hoyoke and were
joined at Springfield by the Department Con-
ductor Mrs. Mary NJ. Perry. The president elect,
Mrs. DR. Ella NJ Davis, cousin of Mrs. Barker,
received US IN her pleasant home. and In very
short time we repaired to Grand Army hell, where
we found goodly number in waiting to receive
us. One fact suggestive of the good discipline we
may expect to find in this Corps is that among
its members are eight schoo-teachers. Its presi-
dent, a loyal lady like all others who have
relative IN the army and as looked upon this
earnest little woman, with her manifold cares, (for
she IS not only popular doctor IN regular practice
but the wife OF physician felt that the queS-
ton of loyal ladies had gained one more proof of
its advisability. In the evening in the presence OF
the Post and friends, the installation ceremonies
were performed by Mrs. e. F. Barker. assisted by
Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Goodale. Department Senior
Vice Commander Hersey, of Springfield, was pres
ent, and offered words of encouragement. On our
return on Friday afternoon, while making short
stop in Springfield for the purpose of changing
for Boston we were surprised to meet Department
Commander Billings and Senior Vice Commander
Hersey their return from missionary work in
the western part OF massachusetts, and their
way TO attend large Campfire in Worcester. De-
partment Commander Billings ordered US TO re-
port at the place, and after little consulta-
tion decided il to be duty to obey. We had
occasion to regret this decision, and feel very
grateful for the kindness of our commander for we
had most enjoyable evening Post No. 10 and
Corps No. II had arranged plates for $50 guests, and
although the presence of National and Department
Presidents was unexpected, accorded
most cordial welcome and we listened with pride
to the complimentary words of the Post COM
mander in regard to Corps No. IL. Our esteemed
Department Chaplain, Mrs T.. a. Lowering, is a
member of this fourishing Corps, and it
pleasure to have the opportunity of seeing her.
Mrs. Barker gave few pleasing remarks and was
presented with basket of flowers We returned
to our homes the following morning. satisfied that
the work of our Order not only good and pa
triotie bnta very pleasant one. And now, my dear
TRIBUNE, cannot refrain from telling you that
believe you to be largely instrumental In the growth
of the Order. As travelled alone a very rainy
day to institute the Corps at Foxboro' must con-
fess To feeling of loneliness taking possession of
me. 1t had never been my good fortune to meet
any OF the comrades, and was certainly stranger
in strange land. Suddenly observed gentle
man earnestly perusing the last number of THE
becoming acquainted with the good people of Fox
boro', that the G. A. r. boys very fond of the
paper. This served as a bond of sympathy and /
soon felt at home
1t was my privilege to install as president a lady
by the name of Mrs l.. e. Fuller. and like Ma
gestive of zeal and faithfulness. consider good
omen for the future of this Corps.
Yours, in F., @. and L.,
Mrs M. l.. GooDALE,