The National tribune., 1884-04-17
TRBUNE wAsHYGToy D. G. THURSDAY APRIL H.

JRsDAY, APRIL II, 1884.
located at Stamford, Conn, has also been the re-
cipient of many similar courtesies from their
friends. the latest being an unusually handsome
bible for their altar from unknown friends, but
IL q certain ex-ofcer of the local G. A. r. Post
questioned about it, he could tell the whole story
Yours, IN F. G. and L.,
WILLIAM H. PrERpoST
FIRST CORPS IN KANSAS.
WYASpoTTE. WYAsporTE CousTy, KAN,
March 81 1884.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
have read with great interest the letters in the
columns of The TRIBUNE (which has proved itself
to be so valuable and true friend to the Grand
Army and the Relief Corps, and it does my heart
good TO know that not only in Kansas, but all over
this broad land, from East to West, are scattered
these auxiliaries which, by their earnest endeay-
ors and hearty corporation, are doing much for
those OF our soldiers who were injured IN the late
war are clothing and feeding thousands of the
widows and orphans of those who never returned
to their loved ones. and constantly caring for
the sick and needy in all circumstances
In your issue of March IS noticed list of the
Corps m the State of Kansas from 2to Is inclusive
but where is No !? Let me tell you where in Wy
andotte, Kan, auxiliary to Burnside Post, No. 2S;
PRESIDENT, Mrs. Dr. Grafton. We organized in
April, 1883, and though perhaps not large
some of our sister Corps are rapidly increasing
in numbers and interest, and it is composed of
valiant, loyal women who have the welfare of the
Corps deeply at heart; who work together in per-
feet harmony, and by their united efforts hope to
accomplish great results. We have recently
sisted the Post III giving musical and literary
tcrtainment, after which refreshments were served
The proceeds have been devoted to uniforming
the drum corps connected with our Post. They
consist of thirteen little boys. sons of veterans
who have been for the past year under the leader
ship of Mr.. Hazel, who has devoted much time to
them and under whose training they have made
remarkable progress. We feel justly proud Of
them. AGNES M. MCCUSE.
KANSAS CAMPFIRE.
CAwKER CRY, KAN, April. 1854.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
Reynolds Relief Corps was invited to join Rey-
nolts Post In their recent grand Campfire and par
tlclpate in their exercises, and grand good time
IL was all around. The greeting ode sung by
Grams, after which Commander Tucker gave an in
terestlng history of the Post which embraces every
OLD soldier in the town and vicinity to the number
OF IOI-representatives of the infantry, cavalry,
light and heavy artillery, q. s. signal corps and
U. s. navy. Addresses by Comrades Foster, Lar
kin, Wilson and Johnson of REYNOLDS Post and
by Mrs. j. w. AIcGhee senior vice-president and
Mrs T.. b. Alrich, president of Reynolds Corps
nterspersed with patriotic songs prepared the way
for a savory supper of pork and beans and fra
grant coffee to which ali did ample Justice
Mrs. Alrich IN her address referred to womens
work during the war, and to Mrs. Sherwood as the
heart of all the present methods while Mrs BarSers
great executive ability in directing the hands of
workers placed her at head and last summer at
Denver the union of the heart. head and hands was
the national organization OF the Woman's Relief
Corps which already numbers 30 Corps, who ask
the same qualifications of those who enter into
this work that have always been required-both
loyalty and morality Reynolds Corps is pros
pering, having received a recent large accession to
its membership Il. W. X. G..
MEMORIAL HALL AT FORT SCOTT.
FoRr SCOTT, KAN.
To the Editor NATIONAL. TRIBUNE:
w. III. Lytle Relief Corps, Fort Scott, Kan.
claims to be the banner Corps of the Union as we
have regularly mustered soldier enrolled a
member OF the Corps, having served almost three
years in active serviee-Frank Thompson, alias
Sarah seeley. Beat that who can?
W. Ill. Iytie Corps, in unison with the Post to
which we are auxiliary, intend having a grand
Campfire (calied memorial hall entertainment
April I'D, 23d, 24th, and 18th, to raise funds to
build a memorial building for use of the G. A.
X. and in memory of the fallen heroes buried in
the beautiful Government cemetery at this city.
] he Government has erected a beautiful lodge for
the officer in charge to live in. flagstaff, with
coiors always floating Is in the center drives and
rostrum are all finished, and stone wall incloses
1t. The Government has also just completed q
macadamized drive from the depot to the ceme-
terry, fully two miles in length, the finest boulevard
IN the State And now we propose to erect this
hall in the central part OF the city in memory of
those who fell in defending own homes and
State from invasion. We expect all the States
whose dead lie here to assist Ohio has at least
seventy-five of her sons buried here. Each family
having q MEMBER Will De called for at least
tablet in the frieze, which viii encrce the Post
room, in memory of their own loved ones so far
away.
I always take particular pains on Decoration
Day TO place bouquets on the graves of Ohio sons,
as it was my own State formerly; but when it is
realized that 600 heroes repose here under the
stars and stripes they died for, all will see what
an incentive we are working for.
any information concerning the project can be
obtained from the Corps president,
MIS- c. n HAYNES.
THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT ORGANIZED.
The convention called to effect Department
organization OF the Woman,s Relief Corps for the
State of Nebraska met at st. Paul, Neb on the Sd
inst. About forty delegates representing fifteen
subordinate Corps, were in attendance, and they
Were received at the depot by Candy Post with
their elegant banner, new guns and brass band
and escorted to Masonic Temple. The con-
yention was called to order by Mrs Louise NJ
Merrill, President of Candy Post Relief Corps,
No.2, of st. Paul who, in few brief but eloquent
remarks, welcomed her sister delegates as help
ers in the work of Fraternity, Charity and
Loyalty. A temporary organization was effected
by the election of Mrs. Louise II. Merrill, presi-
dent; Mrs. Helen Z. Cook, secretary, and Mrs.
Dilworth, Mrs III. McCarty and Mrs. J. Fergu-
son, committee on credentials. In the after
noon the permanent organization was effected
by the election of Mrs. Louise NJ. Merrill of
st. Paul, president by acclamation, and by
ballot, Mrs. Josephine E. Gillespie, of Kearney,
senior vice-president; Mrs. Theresa Woodard
of Weeping Water, Junior vice-president; Mrs.
Jane e. Harloeker, of Hastings, secretary
Mrs. Helen E. Cook, of David City, treasurer
Mrs. Emma Cullen, of North Loup, inspector
Mrs. Louisa e. Woodard, of Scotia conductor,
and Mrs. Ella G. Walker, of Davenport, guard.
Finance Committee-Ars. Recea M McCarty.
of York Mrs. Julia S. Bowen, of Hastings, and
Mrs. Lydia A. Goldsbury, of st. Paul
In the evening a public meeting was held at
the courthouse The address of welcome by
Candy Post to the delegates of the Corps was
ably delivered by r. Harvey, followed by a
response by L. S. Clarkson, Senior Vice Com
mander of the G.. A. E. of Nebraska. Gen. J.
M. Thayer being present was called out, and
during his remarks was frequently applauded
Professor Gillespie, of Kearney, followed with
an impromptu speech An address of welcome
from the citizens was delivered by Mrs. Smith,
of St Paul. Mrs.J. Gillespie being called upon,
made few well-chosen remarks. A Camp fire
followed, participated in by Brad P. Cook,
Assistant Adjutant-G General Of the G.. L. r. of
Nebraska; Clarkson, Gillespie, Harrison and
Hirst.
On the second day the beautiful ceremony OF
installing the new officers of the Department
took place in the Masonic Hall, conducted BY
Miss Emma e. Sibley, of Toledo, Ohio, Assistant
Installing Officer of the w. r. c..
In the afternoon Miss Sibley addressed a
large meeting at the courthouse, her remarks
exciting the greatest enthusiasm The third
day was devoted by the convention to the ex-
emplifcation of the work and the election OF
delegates to the annual Encampment to be held
at Minneapolis Mimi. The following were