The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-08-13
Department Gleanings.
NEW YoRK's MEMoRIAL TO GRANT

The Department of New York has done honor
to the WOman's Relief Corps in her tribute to
the memory of the hero of Appomattox. A
beautiful floral clock costing $685. was sent by
the ladies of New York and Brook Ign Corps,
the hand pointing to the hour he passed away.
Resolutions of coincidence from the Department
and various Corps have also been sent to Mrs
Grant. Mrs. Nichols has been spending the past
1OdayS among the Corps of NewYork and Brook
Ign, where she has attended meetings almost
nightly. The provisions of the following Me-
mortal order were very generally carried out {:
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK,
WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE GAR. (
AUBURN, y. Y, Aug. 3, 1885.
General Orders No. 5.
1t is with profound sorrow and grief the Depart
ment President has to announce the demise of that
great hero and chleftan, Comrade Ulysses s. Grant.
/. As mark of respect to his memory the various
Woman's Relief Corps of this Department are
hereby directed to have the charter and badges of
the respective Corps draped for the period of 80
days after the PRONUNCIATION of this order, and to
take such other action as in their judgement may
seem meet and proper for the occasion.
III. To that noble and self-sacrifcing woman Mrs.
Grant, the sympathy of the Department is extended
with sisterly affection in this her great bereave-
ment.
III. Let us unite prayers with those of CRATE
full and sympathetic people to the widows God
our Heavenly Father who has promised to be a
father to the fatherless, that He may guide and
strengthen her in this hour of trial.
her appreciation of and thanks for the prompt
in which the ladies of the several Corps of New
York and Brooklyn responded and for the magni-
fcent floral emblem which they have chosen and
which will occupy conspicuous place among the
floral tributes to be laid upon the bier of de-
parted friend and comrade, Gen. Ulysses 5. Grant,
which most fittingy beSpeakS the respect and love
i'll which our departed comrade was held by our
body.
BY order of SARAH c. NICHOLS Department
President.
SUSAN E. TRAvER, Department Secretary
New York Dumbers Sc Corps in good work
ing order. The Department President and
staff have accepted an invitation to the Septem-
Der Reunion, GAR, at the seashore. A gen.
eral invitation is extended to all members of
the W.R.C.
THE HOME OF SEWARD.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Two weeks from the breaking
up of the grand Encampment at Portland met
with Root Corps at Syracuse, y. Y. This Corps is
exceptionally fine. Meets in the elegant and spaci-
Gus rooms OF the r. r 5, and has for Its President
Mrs. Mink, one of the most efficient and enthu-
siastc leaders in Relief Corps work / have ever
met Her aids all women of sterling worth,
and the Corps does honor to the noble cause
Ladies from Chicago and Detroit We're with
me, and with entire truth and great delight
we could give words of good cheer and warm
ing and excellent Past National Inspector Mrs.
Sarah c.. Nichols, of Auburn, met us at this
lovefeast, and her grand presence was like June
roses to my eXpcetant spirit. 1t was 81 sad, almost
irreconcilable disappointment to us of New York
who knew fiber great work in our Order and her
exceeding fitness and popularity that she was not
given higher and more responsible office at Port
land, though the Department of New York needs
her most.
With Mrs Reynolds of South Chicago one of
natures noble women, also President of South
Chicago Relief Corps, had the happiness of visit
ing this indefatigable worker for the Order at her
lovely home in Auburn lovlieSt city of the plan'
and of meeting with her well organized and flour
ishing Corps.
Here in this palatal city, with its fine sweep of
atn6u
its houses dwelt the philanthropst the patriot and
consummate statesman and orator, VIM. III. Sew
ard. Here he sleeps, while his iustrious contem-
poraries one by one dropping out of the glori-
Gus ranks of the worlds heroes. The old ancestral
mansion is white; as was the life of its brave son,
and the grounds have the noble old STYLE grandure
and sonber shading that BELTS the hallowed sane
tuary of genius and loyalty.
One can but feel that now the loyal legion of the
heroic departed are crowding round the great Cen
eral,-that there, while his country mourns his
boys. his Lincoln, Seward, Stanton, McPherson-all.
rejoice.
He is not dead but lost in yonder glory,
As stars at MONDAY to our vision dim!
Helen Hinsdale Rich, Syracuse, n. Y.
MORE HAPPY WORKERS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: IN response to your request that
every soldiers auxiliary communicate progress to
was organized May 81 1854 with 20 members
Since then we have furnished n small ROOM made
rag carpet for the floor 80 yards in alb have been
helping II soldiers widow, handing recently $40 to
the Post and are not cent in debt. We have be-
sides made a silk quilt which is being sold by
ticket We have no wealth but what daily labor
brings and have nothing of which to boast; but we
work willingly and hope to improve. Of our assist
ance Memorial Day we have just reason to be
Harriet NJ. Peterson, President of
Haise Corps, Scio, n. Y.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The following ORDER assuming command of
the Provisional Department of Pennsylvania,
has just been issued by Mrs. Wittenmyer:
PROV. Dept OF PENNsYLyANIA-I
WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY To THE @. A R.,
SUsQUEHANNA, PA. July 30 1885.
General Orders, No. l.
BY General Orders. No. 1, of The National Presi-
dent W.R.C Pennsylvania has been remanded to |
a Provisional Department, and l am appointed |
Provisional President
While duly appreciate the high homer conferred |
upon me, m at deeply regret the necessity for |
such action. nd not desire the position, but Lam
loyal to tn intcre;t of the Order and yield iIu-
picit obedience to my superior officers. there
FORE lay aside my own plans for time and enter |
upon the duties of Provisional President.
1t shall be my aim to DO all in my power TO place
Pennsylvania w. re. on n permanent basis a |
regular and prosperous Department at the earliest
possible moment.
In this work l earnestly desire the cooperation |
Of every member of the Order.
Let us lay aside personal plans and prefer
cnccs, and in the spirit of Fraternity and Charity