The National tribune., 1885-12-10
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS--NoteS from the Departments.

terS--N0teS from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
| BOsTON, MASS.
| SARAH e. FULLER National President
| ELEANOR b. WHEELER. National Secretary.
Dec 5, 1885
| Another Thanksgiving season has passed and
| we have been led to think of the many family
| reunions, of the happy home gatherings all
| over our land. We have been called to set
apart another day of Thanksgiving and praise
| for bOuntiful harvests, that peace and plenty
everywhere prevail, and we have again been
| reminded that while some have sat down at
tables laden with the good things of earth, yet
| In the midst of these blessings there were
| many who drank of the cup of sorrow. Many
| a home circle has been broken within the last
| year; many brave veterans, tried and true,
| have boon mustered out, and the vacant chair
| is a silent reminder that father, husband, son
| or brother has laid down his life by reason of
| his service in defense of his countrys honor.
| Have the members of the Relief Corps been
faithful to their trust? Have we rendered all
possible aid and comfort to those who need our
assistance? The records will be read by and by.
| GOOD NEWS FROM THE SENIOR DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. NJ. Susie Goodale, Department Presi-
dent of Massachusetts, reports deep interest
in the work Of the W.R.C. all over the State.
Three new Corps were organized in one week.
viz, Shelburne Falls Greenfield and East
hampton, and three applications received at
Department Headquarters in one day. We
greatly rejoice in the organization of Corps at
Shelburne Falls, as there has been an independ-
ent Ladies' Aid Society with the Post in that
town for many years. In 1879, at the conven-
tion held at Fitchburg. this society was repro
sented by the lady who has now been installed
n 10 nrp ,hf,r
then an earnest advocate of State organiza-
tiOn, but could not favor the admission of any
but soldiers relatives. But after nearly seven
years they have come into line, and we gladly
welcome them to our ranks.
HEADQUARTERS NOTES.
The National officers at Headquarters were
recently invited to st. JOhnsbury, VT, to be
present at a social entertainment given Cham
berlin Relief Corps, by Mrs Horace r. Ide
The cards of invitation were very neatly gotten
up, and when we remembered that lovely home,
and the genial soldier and wife, always ready
to entertain with such good cheer, it was in
deed with regrets that we were obliged to de-
cline the invitation. But while we are too
busy for much pleasure-seeking this year, we
are glad to be remembered.
The work of our Committee on Pensions for
Army Nurses is taking shape, and we can but
hope that their efforts, aided by such men as
Gen. Logan, Senator Blair, and many others,
will secure the passage of bill that will place
every deserving army nurse above the pOssi-
blity of want during life.
Comrade John Carlin, Senior Vice Com
mander, Department of West Virginia, reports
the successful organization of Relief Corps at
Wheeling, VIVA, in connection with J.W. Holl-
day Post, No. II. The officers were installed
by the Post Commander, Thomas Chambers.
Among the many sad hearts to-day is that of
our dear Past National President, Mrs. f.
Florence Barker, whose aged mother died on
Friday, Nov. 90, and they laid her away in the
gloom and darkness of the storm of Monday,
Nov. 23d. We feel sure the tender, loving SYM
pathy of every member of our Order will go
out to our afflicted sister. ECHO.
LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Perhaps some of your readers
will be interested in my recent journey far West
as Chicago, Ill. Leaving Boston Sunday evening,
Nov. 8, L arrived i'll Syracuse, n. Y, at o'clock
Monday morning. where was met by Mrs. Nichols
the Department President, and Mrs. Denison, De-
partment Inspector. and in the afternoon had the
pleasure of attending meeting of Root Corps, No.
90 and as it was the occasion of the inspection of
the Corps had an excellent opportunity to the
Corps exemplify the entire work of our Ritual and
it was evident that they have given most careful
attention to all their work and are in a most pros
porous conditions; have a membership of l4S and
on the best possible terms with Root Post.
Many of the ladies and comrades also called on me
at the Globe Hotel in the evening Tuesday MORN
ing left for Chicago, arriving at o'clock Wednes-
day morning. AT the Grand Pacific Hotel was
honored by call from j. l.. Bennett A. A. G., De-
partment of Illinois; Gen. j. W. Burst, Past De-
partment Commander; Col Sandes, Commander
of Muigan Post, No 3O6 also a committee Of
three comrades of Post No 81. On Thursday had
a meeting with the Department President, Mrs.
Julia G. Sine, and eight of the staff Officers regard
ing matters pertaining to the interest of the R.C.
in Illinois and can but hope that the result will
be of practical benefit to Order in that Depart
ment. In this connection would state have
ceive6 since my return home a letter from Col. w.
w. Berry, Department Commander of Illinois, ex-
pressing regrets that he unable to meet me in
Chicago and assuring me of his earnest and hearty
cooperation in the extension of Order in Ili-
nois, and l turned my face homeward with an
earnest prayer in my heart that my sisters in that
grand soldier State might soon take front rank in
point of numbers and usefulness. Friday morning
l left Chicago for Toledo o. where was the guest
of the National Counsellor, Mrs Emma Sibley
Pease, who with her husband gave me most cor
meeting at delightful lunch party, given by Mrs.
Pease, more than 90 ladies of Forsyth Corps No. l.
among them the President Mrs. Young. and the
familiar faces of the National Delegates from that
Corps, Mrs. Bergen, Mrs. HobroOk, Mrs. Irving,
and others; Also Mrs. Sibley mother Of the hostess
who with four daughters are members of Forsyth
Corps. Past Commander in Chief j. S. Kountz also
honored me with call. Leaving this charming
home, rode away towards Canton, o. the only
stormy night. Arrived at Canton at the unseason-
able hour of o'clock Sunday morning, but here
partment President of Ohioj. who seemed just as
cordial and happy rs if they had not sat up all
night to receive the stranger.
The Sabbath was a res.fu happy day The De-
partment Commander. Col. r. b. Brown, was also
n guest, and gathered fresh inspiration from his
strong, earnest words OF commentator and sup
port of the W.R.C. Surely the Department of Ohio,
W.RC., cannot fail of success with such pillar of
strength.
Monday morning LEFT this hospitable home, and
started for Pittsburg, arriving in that city Mt p.
Here / was met by Mrs Maggie j. Siss, Past Ma
tional Conductor; Mrs Lynch, President of Col. j.
w. Patterson Corps, No. l, and others, and here
attended regular meeting of the Corps and found |
them in excellent working order, receiving the |
cordial support of the Post to which they are aux
Hilary. As an evidence of the interest of the menu
bers of the Corps desire to report that there
two ladies present with infants in their arms. and
with them went to the ballot box to vote propo
sition. With such workers that Corps must pros |
per. Left Pittsburg Tuesday morning for Phila- |
delphia, where met Gen. Beath. Past Commander |
in Chief, who expressed the same interest in
work that he has ever shown, and gave me much |
practical advice. which 1 had solicited and by |
which hope we may prosper. Leaving there at |
ii a. M, arrived in Boston at II p. m, having
travelled nearly 500 miles in ii days and nights |
am glad TO have had the privilege of seeing so |
much of our Order, and hope my visit may result |
n all I, ly.,Iu