The National tribune., 1884-12-18

ITO care for those who have borne the battle and
for their widows and orphans"
present with YOU on THURSDAY evening and assist
in the initiation of Mrs Logan and participate in
the reception accorded her. Only the most press
warmest greeting to Abraham Lincoln Corps, so
honored in admitting to membership woman
known throughout this broad land of ours for her
distinguished ability, loyalty, true womanly worth
and rare domestic and social virtueS-the wife of
a brave and distinguished Union soldier, John A.
Logan. Past Commander Chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and who in his high
official capacity has always been true to the claims
of his less favored comrades; and by of her
residence during greater part of the year at the
National Capital, we have reason to expect that
she will do much for the advancement of our be-
tons will not be discharged to the full extent of
her ability. Please extend to our beloved new
member the warmest greetings of the National
President in behalf of every member of our Order,
and believe me.
Yours in F., c. and L.,
KATE b. SHERWOOD
The Campfire was now well opened. and mu-
sical and literary program rendered by comrades
and their children, beginning with the {" Battle
Hymn of the Republic led by Mrs. Fox who also
ures was the Campfire recitation by Miss Ida
Boles, daughter of Comrade Boles. 18th Ill., in
which she sang to its appropriate tune each one of
poem; diaog from Mrs. Hemans, rected and
sung by the daughter of Comrade Chaffee instru-
mental duet by Oracle and Bessie Fahnestock,
daughters OF Comrade Fahnestock. Comrade Pur-
cell Is q wonderful drummer, and his silver drum
presented to him by his regiment (36th Wis., made
the hall and the hearts ring to many martial beat
He was accompanied by Comrade Fox who PLAYED
the silver fife he took from Chicago when he mus
tered with the Seth ILL.,, and having carried it
through four years, he played at the head of the
First Brigade, First Division, Twenty-thrd Corps
as after the 50 hours march, the sight of their badge
the red hearts, coming over the hill at AppOmat-
toX, convinced the army of Lee that the infantry
had come to the support of the cavalry and all
hope was lost. Little Miss Ely received great aD-
plause in her Rotations, and Comradc T. H. Grant
who was gunmaster on the Hartford gave a spr-
tied account in verse of the Battle of Mobile Bay
and Surrender of Mobile" The hard-tack, pork and
long to be remembered. This is the first of series
of Camp-fres inaugurated by the Corps President
Mrs Roby, to bring the old comrades more closely
together and to educate the youth in lessons of
rlotism and the noble self-sacrce borne heroic
ally by their fathers.-Lincoln, Chicago, ILL.,
NOBLE TRIBUTE TO THE RELIEF CORPS
The Comrade, published at Chicago staunch
advocate of wOman's work in the GAR, con-
tains the following merited compliment to
woman's loyalty, then and now:
Not alone was the patriotic virtue found on the
bloody fields of the South. Ah no, patriotic hearts
were also left behind and the women of this Nation
displayed as much patriotism in every hamlet, VIII
lage, town. or city during the terrible war those
who were displaying physical patriotism at the
lannon's mouth. Those noble hearts were left be-
hind, and their home influence and their motherly
ana SSterly sympathy and love stimulated and
nerved their husbands brothers for the fearful
ordeal they had to pass through The souls of all
these loyal boys during those long years chung to
their mothers and sisters love- and their only
thought through their weary trials was of the low
ing ones Mt home, and that was their one Joy and
comfort. Thank Heaven that such women as these
We're left behind to do their part in this conflict,
and that now those who have been spared are still
as patriotic rs they were through the years of
1875, and the folds of the Worsan's Relief Corps
of the present day embrace Them proving that
they are the bulwarks of this great Nation. As
they proved themselves in those days ministering
angels to the needs of the soldiers at the pres
ent time they are still ministering angels to the
welfare of the veterans as they are passing on to
the end of the journey of life. These Corps are
composed of noble women, who are living for the
perpetuation of the memory of the.heroic dead and
the welfare of the living soldier, and while this
Nation is blessed with them she need not fear that
treason will ever perch upon her banner or that
injustice will usurp her rights The Woman's
Relief Corps is God-sent institution and may it
ever prosper and increase.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
To THE EDITOR: had the pleasure of initiating
w re. auxiliary to Russell Post No. g. G A r.
at Thomaston, Nov. 90 assisted by Mrs. Fannie M.
Bragg, Department Secretary and Mrs. Mary j.
Meserole, of Wadhams Relief Corps. Russell
Corps, No s, has "a charter members and num-
Der of applications to be acted upon at their next
meeting. The ladies of this Corps are deeply in
teresed in the object of our organization and earn
est workers for the cause. We bespeak for tn IN a
promising future. Installation took place in the
evening i'll the presence Ofthe comrades and invited
tuous collation. served by the ladies of the Corps
who proved themselves well skilled in cooking
especially that patriotic GAR. bean. Speech
making was INDUCED in, interspersed with singing,
some very encouraging remarks being made by
the comrades and citizens favoring the objects of
the Order We were handsomely entertained by
Mrs. Mary A. Saul, the President of W.R.C No.
g. during our stay in Thomaston, and left for home
carrying with us pleasant memories of this gather
ing and new ties to strengthen and bind us more
closely in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty The
following officers were installed: Pres, Mrs Mary
Saul SV.-P. Mrs: Harriet NJ: Richmond; J.Y.-P,
Mrs. Mary A. Harrison; Sec, Mrs Harriet I. Judd;
Treas, Wealthy A. Waketield Chap, Lucy T.
Porter; Con-, Mary II. Convert; g., Jennie E.
Mcguire.
also visited by special invitation,
HoBBIE RELIEF CORPS NO. 8,
of Stamford, Conn, upon the occasion of their in
spection, accompanied by Mrs Mary j. Dyer, De-
partment Inspector of New Haven We received
very cordial reception from the ladies of the Corps
At the close of the inspection invited into
a side room, where fine collation. was served,
which did credit to the ladies of W.R.C No. Z.
After having partaken generously of the good
things set before u.s. adjourned to the hail. where
pleasant evening was spent in social chat with
Commander John McGi and comrades of Hobbie
Post. The Corps is in a fiourishng condition, the
members being very active and faithful in perform
ing their duties. They organized July /,
1884, with "a charter members and 5000 in their
treasury, and are now starting relief fund. They
have also gained in membership. We were the
guests of Mrs Eliza Scoteld, President of Hobbie
Corps where we were soon made to feel at home
We were also made recipients of several relics
taken from the battlefield of Gettysburg, and also
pleasant souvenir from Hobbe WR.C.
Wadhams Relief Corps, No. /, of Waterbury, was
THE FIRST CORPS IN THE STATE
ofConnecticut initiated No.. t. 1882 by our worthy
Past National President, Mrs. T.. f. Barker, and
our present National Senior Vice President,
Mrs. s. Il. Fuller of the Union Board, organ
ization not being national one at that time We
had 25 charter members and now number IS, and
are still receiving applications. We have during
the two years found great deal to do, not only
in work of charity. but in assisting the comrades
at entertainments, Reunions and on Memorial Day;
also, in erecting our soldiers monument, which was
dedicated Oct %, 1884. date which stands to tell
of the living and the dead and remind us anew of
the obligations which we have pledged to them.
Wadhams Post, No 40, GAR. well as our Re-
lief Corps was kept very busy entertaining the
invited guests who participated on the occasion;
collation. served in tents to about 3 600 people
on dedication day. The ladies of the Corps can
vassed the city for eatables, and you can imagine
how bountifully we were supplied, there being
enough left to feed 200. Here was an opportunity
My thoughts carried be back to our convention at
and the wise decision the eligibility
question. How could refuse these ladies admit
lance to our Relief Corps? Thankful that |
this question settled in their favor.
IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH.
word regarding our Department. wh:ch was
instituted last April by National Treasurer. |
Mrs. L. A. Turner. Having at that time only |
five W Re IS in the State, started rather poor
ter. We were obliged to into debt for supplies,
but by being economical we have progressed nicely,
have added three Corps to our Department, with |
one to be instituted and officers installed ut For
estville forthwith. Promising mention of other |
Corps in the Nutmeg State, would close by wish |
DIX. A A.