The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-10-30
Department GIean;ngs.
THE WORK IN OHIO.


Mrs. Ada F. Clarke Department Secretary,
writes as follows:
Belle Harmon Relief Corps No S. Department
of Ohio mustered at Warren Trumbull Co..
on the 9TH inst. by Mrs. Luella NJ Cooke, Depart
ment Guard. Several members of Tod Corps,
Youngstown. were present. Mrs. Wilhemina
Lemly acting rs Conductor. Mrs Cooke remarks
that this new Corps is well Differed and that they
were most pleasantly entertained by Post and
Corps. After the muster the comrades presented
themselves with coffee and luncheon, and the
evening was most delightfully."- spent. The officers
elected and installed were follows: President,
Mrs. Stel $ Sloan; S. V.-P., Mrs. Josephine Mus
ser: }. V.-P, Minnie Sutcliffe; Sec, Miss Kate NJ.
Watson Treas, Mrs. Carrie G. Smith; Chap. Mrs
Minnie Winfield; Con-, Mrs Melissa Pelton;
Guard Mrs. Mary Reiter. The following applica-
tions for charter have been sent out: g. w. Bear,
mander Isaac p. Rule Post, Tiffin; Walter Mum
dell Commander Alfred Cannon Post Canal Win
chester; Mrs. AIDA E. McBane, Ironton, O.
GEORGE H. THOMAS CORPS.
To THE EDITOR: The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of Geo.
III. Thomas Corps, No. 25, Cincinnati, held Sept 49,
1884: We. the ladies of Geo. II. Thomas Corps No 25
deeply sensible ofthe honor paid our recent
visit TO the Soldiers Home Dayton, o., by Veteran
Post, No. D, GAR, meeting us at depot with band
and escorting us TO Memorial Hall, where we were
rendered public reception participated in by
many other veterans, and in being rendered the
freedom OF the Home by Col. Thomas, represent
ing Gen. Patrick, and in the uniform kindness and
attention shown US during the day by officers and
shaw. Past Commander Chief, GAR; Col
Thomas, Commander, Snowwhite Post, No. 5, and
Past Commander Col. Byron, who combined to
make the day thoroughly enjoyable one long to
be rendered by comrades and ladies. We there
fore wish to express through THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE a hearty appreciation of the same with
sincere thanks.-NIrs. l.. s. MORRISON, President !;
ANNA NARCOTIC, Secretary.
DELIGHTFUL REUNION.
To THE EDITOR: The Sandy Valley W.R.C.. No.
SIS, has been organized one month. We hope 20 be
able TO do efficient work in the future and to be
truly q band of helpers to the boys who wore the
blue. We feel much encouraged as we have q
number of applications for membership now, and
are sure of more in the future. We all read The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE and like it very much.
On Sept. 10 quite a number of the ladies of the
Corps accompanied their husbands to the second
annual Reunion OF the veteran soldiers OF Stark
CO., Ohio, held at Beach City, Sugar Greek Town
ship. The 10Th and 10th Ohio also held their Re-
union at the same time and place. The meeting
was grand success in every way. We feel that
we cannot with the pen do Justice to the patrotio
people of Sugar Creek Township vino made such
splendid provision for the comfort and convent
ence of the many thousands who convened there.
The grounds were beautiful, and 1t seemed to us
that nature had provided this spot for the purpose
The stand was beautifully decorated and fes-
TONED with evergreen and flowers. also pro-
fusion of flags old and new, large and small. But
the flags that admired and loved the most were
the tattered old battle flags of the 10th and 10th
Ohio and others. The address of welcome by Rev.
w. A. Airhart, Chaplain of the society, was care
fully prepared and rendered in a manner which
to the hospitality of the place.
The response on behalf of the soldiers by Mai.
William Mckinley was listened to with intense i'm
terest, and was highly applauded. Addresses were
also delivered by Maj. Chas Townsend X. A. Cas-
sadly, and others. An attempt to describe the tables
laden with the best the land afforded, would be
useless. Suffice 1T to say, we never saw anything
SO complete. In the evening" at 7:3O. grand Camp
fire was held, consisting of impromptu speeches
and old army stories by comrades inerspersed
we hope to be permitted to attend many such
Reunions and that the meetings may grow in in
terest each year. The association adjourned to
meet next year at Minerva, Ohio.-Mrs. MAGGIE
HETz, Cor Sec W.R.C, Waynesburg, Ohio.
WORK IN MASSACHUSETTS.
A delightful reception was recently rendered
by the ladies of S. G. Lawrence Corps, MedfOrd,
Mass, to the delegates at the Minneapolis Con-
venton, Comrade w. II. Warren and Mrs NJ.
Susie Goodale. Being confined strictly to men,
bers of the Post and Corps, and with the spirit
of F., c. and l.. shedding its blessing over all,
what wonder that our correspondent should
say that it was one of the happiest occasions
nice family party" The following was the
program, well rendered: Welcome to the COM
rades, Carrie Louise Goodale; song, Miss Laura
Beck; "WhOse Boy am II" Harry Wharf;
"The Bachelors Woes" Nellie Goodrich song,
Sweet Violets," Misses Nellie and Fannie
Ellis; "A Naughty Little Girls View of
Life" May Warren; poem written by the
National President of the Woman's Relief
Corps, Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood, entitled For
ever and Forever" Agnes Goodale song
Chickadeedee," Nettie and Fannie Ellis.
Mrs. GoOdale gave an interesting sketch of her
journey to the West and the doings of the
convention. Comrade Warren also responded
with brief but appropriate address. COLA
ton was enjoyed in the banquet hall, and the
remainder of the evening passed in social and
enjoyable manner. Mrs. Sherwood's poem, en-
titled Forever and Forever" was listened to
with close attention when recited by Miss
Agnes GOodale.
GRAND WOMEN OF SIOUX FALLS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Allow me a small space in your
Relief Corps News to say just a few words regard
Ing our work here. When our Corps was organized
last May we felt very poor indeed, as many
other societies already demanded the attention of
our members. 1t seemed that starting q Keller
Corps here would be impossible, but constant abof
on the part of all the members soon was crowned
with success Since May we have made over 500
from socials and literary entertainments At the
latter the main feature of the evening was the
presentation of beautiful flag by the Relief Corpsto
Joe Hooker Post No. 10, to which we are auxiliary
The presentation of the flag was made by Mrs
Alma p Bennett in behalf of the Relief Corps In a
fine presentation speech, and responded to by Com
mander VIM. Bechler. on behalf of the Post.
Our first work began on Memorial Day, when the
services were very impressive, and in no way could
our community have shown their appreciation of
our work respect for the fallen heroes, more
than was shown that day, when procession, con-