The National tribune., 1884-09-11
Work in the Departments.

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Work in the Departments.
THE WIDOWS MITE-AcTIvITY IN oHIo-ALL
ALONG THE LINE.
We give place, with great pleasure to the
following explanation from Mrs. Howe, Chap
lain of the Department of Nebraska, and an
honored army nurse, who is also an honorary
member of the GAR:
To THE EDITOR: Allow to correct state
ment in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of August 81.
The contribution made to the Anna Ella Carroll
fund was not from st. Paul, but from the Robert
Anderson Relief Corps of this place. feel it due
to our Corps to correct the statement, for only
had to have the article in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
explaining Miss Carroll's suffering condition, read,
when the most lively sympathy foFs the lady was
aroused. And our contribution, though so small,
was our al--it was the widows mite. Being at the
close of the half year, and having just paid our hall
rent and all expenses for that time, we had but
very few dollars left in our treasury. The men,
bers all expressed wish TO do more for the lady
In future.-Juliet q. Howe, President, York, Neb.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF OHIO,
CASToN, o., Aug. &c, 1884.
To THE EDITOR: The work in the Department is
going right along. On last Friday Mr. Myers and
attended Reunion of old veterans at New Cum
berland, O., Mr.. Myers mastering new GA .R.
Post in the evening. The ladies were all invited
to witness the installation; after which, speeches
We're called for, and a general good time was the
order OF the evening. No less than three Post
diate steps to organize Relief Corps at once, and
have just forwarded the necessary blanks and other
Information ton as follows; s 4 IN, Naylor r c. Canal
iner, z. c., New Cumberland. The ladies of New
Cumberland are earnest, patriotic loyal women,
ready and willing TO work for the brave boys who
wore the blue. The beautiful flag which was pre-
sented to the members of the Post in the after
noon of the Reunion, hung side by side with the
ago, at the first muster i'm The tables erected
III the grove were laden with all that could be de-
sired by any epicure. All was the work of the
willing hands and loving hearts of the ladies. We
feel as did dear old comrade, when he grasped
my hand at parting, and with tears of joy stream
ing over his bronzed cheek, he said: Oh, what
happy day; what delightful time have had,
and what a glorious Reunion awaits us when ali
the boys meet in the Grand Army aboye" Dear
old comrade, may Heavens choicest blessings be
yours.
Leaving New Cumberland at IL p. M, in COM
pany with a very pleasant party, we reached the
PLEASANT LITTLE TOWN
of Waynesburg about a. M, where, Saturday
afternoon, Sandy Valley Relief Corps, No S. was
evening, a report of which will be forwarded THE
TRIBUNE by the Corps Secretary. We may expect
good work from the ladies of this Corps. The Post
with which they are connected is, also, q new one
and it is difficult to tell whether the comrades
the ladies the most interested in Grand Army
work. Where such perfect harmony and support
from each organization exists. both Post and Corps
must prove most successful Mr. Myers mustered
the Post last month, and their first to
game corps, straight sue
cess.-Lottie l.. Myers, Department President.
THE WORK IN SOUTHERN OHIO.
To THE EDITOR: BY invitation from the Post
Commander / attended Campfire at Beverly,
Washington Co. There quite large gather
ing of the veterans; not SO many were expected,
however because OF the limited facilities for reach
ing the town There is no railroad, and at this
season the river Is so low that travel by boat IS
very tedious. The meeting of the Campfire was
held in a beautiful grove, and the soldiers camped
on the grounds. Several distinguished speakers
were present, among whom We're Gen. Warren and
Col. Bosworth, of Marietta, and Private Dalzell.
Later had the opportunity to talk to the ladies at
called meeting for the purpose OF organizing Re-
lief Corps, Col. Bosworth introducing the subject.
The Corps organized, and Commander Ryan
will forward the petition for charter very soon.
Considerable interest in the work is shown in Cam
bridge have talked with several of the leading
ladies there, and / find the prospects very good.
Commander Hammond assures me Corps will
soon be organized.
From Beverly went to
LOWER SALEM,
Washington Co, and mustered r. j. Stanley Relief
Corps No S. with IA present at institution. The
ladies and comrades pride themselves upon being
the first Corps mustered in the County. The in
stallation of officers public, many of the COM
rades being present, and speaking words of en-
couragement to the ladies. think this will be a
good working Corps, composed as it is of good,
sensible village women, who are willing to travel
two or three miles over country roads and attend
the meetings. was Hospitality entertained at the
home of Mr. Stanley of the fallen soldier after
whom the Post is named. Following is list of the
officers installed Pres Mrs. Angenora ID. Thomas
s. V.-P., Mrs. Mary E. Hardy; ]. V-P., Mrs. Mary
Lauretta b. Hailet; Chap Mrs. Clara E. Hardy
| Con-, Mrs. Addie 0. Smith; Guard, Mrs. Camelis
Fl. Payne-Francis G. T. RUSSELL National Cores
ponding Secretary, Instituting and Installing Off,
| Ger, Department of Ohio.
THE W. r. c. AT wEIRs-LETTER FROM MRS
| E. FLORENCE BARKER.
To THE EDITOR: The eighth annual Reunion o
New HamDshire Veterans closed tO-dav. and
know how anxiously you will look for my prom.
| ised report of the Campfire given under the au-
| Arriving at Weirs Tuesday, 26th, after very
pleasant journey accompanied by the National
Treasurer, found Mrs Moulton, President of the
/ Department of New Hampshire, and other mem
bers of the Order very anxious about the success o
the Campfire, this was their first official ap-
/ pearance in this State. I also found Commander
/ Luehan and comrades ready to render every as
| sistance, and from this took courage.
The camp OF the veterans IS one OF the most
lovely spots on the face of the earth. / think il
must have been intended for the final camping
| ground of the veterans. Up from the Winnepis
ogee G. Smile Of the Great Spirit rises the camp
ing ground-a gradual rise to the crest OF the hill
| lanked by the barracks erected by the State fol
| the use of the veterans. This natural amphthea-
ter is covered by lovely grove, and there are
| ing view of the spacious stand, which, on thi:
| occasion, one blaze of light and color. Look
ing out upon the thousands of veterans gathered tC
honor the occasion, could not but remember the
day when we waited at the door of the Nationa
| Encampment at Denver for the recognition of oul
| organization. Ere the close of the Campfire re
allied that the day referred TO far in the past
Commander Linehan presented. as guest of the
| Encampment, Gen. Sheridan, stating he was ths
| proudest man In Notwithstanding secured ths
| General as his substitute. The reception the Gen
| eral received is beyond description. No one wht
was not witness, can have any idea of the
enthusiasm displayed. Cheer upon cheer rose, anC
| when he presented himself to the boys, they tool
up the same strain again, and it seemed as If they
| would not permit him to speak.
Commander Linehan then called for three cheer
for the Black Horse who as if he knew the terri
bic need stretched away with his utmost speed
| cheers rose for his old companion in that daring
| ride to Winchester town to save the day" Com
| mander Linehan then introduced, only he can
| Mrs. Moulton, President of the evening, who wei
| coined the comrades in a most charming manner
and introduced the first Relief Corps organized il
New Hampshire May 80, SGl,-Hannah T. Dame
the war nurse of New Hampshire, and her recep
ton was second only to the Generals. She caleS
upon DIR. Fowler, of the old 18th N. H., to RESPOND
for her, which he well able to do, having in
stalled Miss Dame as head nurse at Point of Rock
Hospital, where for many months she was his faith
full assistant He was followed by the Rev. G. FL
Kimbal, of Manchester, who gave the most touch
ing tribute to wonan'S work and sacrifice during
the war He won the hearts of all the ladies' and,
think from the Endorsement he received, the veter
ans also. Mrs. l.. A. Turner responded to the :" Ma
tional Treasury, giving concise idea of what hat
President of the w re of Massachusetts,, was un
able to be present and Past Commander Evans O
that State responded for 1.-THE Woman's Relic
Corps in Massachusetts," Mrs. Mary Z. Lull frs
President of the Department of New Hampshire
wife of Col D. Lull who lost his life while leading
the Sth N. H., made an excellent address. She wa
the guest of the Sth regiment during the Reunion
One of the most charming features of the evenin,