The National tribune., 1885-10-08
IN THE FAR WEST.

old Ohio home and all we hold dear the dear old
TRIBUNE has found us out and is doubly welcome.
Coming to us with its words of cheer it lets us
know that the loyal women OF Ohio still fore
most in their noble work. Cheyenne has no w re.
yet, but has Post composed of true noble-hearted
men, prompt to relieve all comrades in distress.
The Department of Colorado held q Reunion ut
Cheyenne the 9Th, 10th. and 11th of September;
thousands were present to witness the grand turn
out of old soldiers, some bearing the marks of
many hard fought battle. The Department Presi-
dent, W.R.C., Mrs. Hattie Kennedy, and her Corps
of noble women honored the Reunion with their
presence. They came by special invitation to Or
ganize n W.R.C.. but owing, to some misunder-
standing they met with poor reception.
The address of welcome rendered in able
and eloquent manner, and was all it should be. but
of those noble women who stood by them through
the war, and who are doing such noble work
now, not one word in their honor was spoken, or
word of welcome given. / am homesck for Ohio
and the W.R.C.-Soldier's Wife, Cheyenne, Wyo-
ming Ter.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
Mrs Lizzie D'A. Kinne of San Francisco sets
forth the aims and objects of the Woman's Relief
Corps so clearly in the following Circular Order,
stating the object set forth in revised Rules and
Regulations, that we propose to make the order
general by its insertion in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
HEADQs DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, W.R.C.,0
AUXILI'Y TO GRAND ARMY THE REPUBLIC, ?
252O Posi- ST., SAN FRANCISCO, Sept Is 1885.
Circulars No. l.
For the guidance of all who may wish to form a
Relief Corps and particularly for The information OF
Posts in the Department of California e. A R.. that
may be contemplating the formation of such an
auxiliary Corps. the Department President of CAL
and Regulations to be published. hoping the atten-
ton thus called to the objects OF the Order may
suit in better understanding of our principles,
and thereby be the means of immediate action be-
Ing taken.
OBJECTS.
SEC. /. To specially aid and assist the Grand
Army of the Republic, and perpetuate the memory
SEC. q To assist such Union veterans as need our
help and protection. and to extend needfal aid to
the widows and orphans of those who have fallen
to find them homes and employ ment, and assure
them of sympathy and friends; to cherish and en-
ulae the deeds OF army nurses and of all loyal
women who rendered loving service to their eoun-
try in her hour OF peril.
SEC. 3. To inculcate lessons of patriotism and
love of country among our children and IN the
communities in which we live; to maintain true
allegiance to the United States of America to dis
countcnanee whatever tends to weaken loyalty
and to encourage the spread OF universal liberty
and equal rights to all men.
ELIGIBILITY TO MEMBERSHIP.
Women of good moral character and correct de-
pertinent. who have not given aid and comfort to
the enemies of the Union, who would perpetuate
the principles to which this organization stands
pledged. and who have attained the age of 1G years
shall be eligible to membership In the Woman s
Relief Corps.
MEMORIAL DAY.
The National Convention hereby ordains the OBJ
seryance of Memorial Day on the Both of Nav en-
joining its members to give such assistance the
Grand Army shall aid them i'll commemorative
the deeds of their fallen comrades, and that they
shall do all in their power to bring about a proper
recognition OF the day and its sacred customs.
From the above extracts members of Posts can
readily see how useful such an adjunct as Corps o.
loyal women can be to them.
Already the Order numbers %. COO earnest
women, whose willing hearts and ready hands
have made such q record endear them to the
comrades of the Posts to which they auxiliary.
To Posts DESTROYS of having an auxiliary Corps
full information will be given by addressing these
Headquarters, OF the proper method to proceed A
blank application for charter will be sent, which
must be signed by at least 10 loyal women Endorsed
approved by the Post Commander and returned
with - charter fee. An Institutng and INSTALL
ing Officer can be sent to organize the Corps. in
which case the Corps mustered pays her travelling
expenses Post Commanders at remote points may
be instructed to install the oicers-eleet turning
over rituals and other property in sealed packages
to the President of the Corps and the unwritten
work Will be sent in cipher receiving official
report from the Installing Officer of the perform
ance OF his duties. Supplies. including rituals, ode
cards eight officers badges. blanks and full set of
books OF records etc. will aggregate sl4 for Corps
of 20 members. Floor badges owned by the
members and cost so cents each
Let it be understood that while the nucleus of the
Corps naturally should be from those more closely
allied to the comrades of the Post, all loyal women
are eligible to membership, and thus the Woman 5
Relief Corps brings to its aid the earnestness and
devotion of charitable hands, who love the deeds
and share in the glory of the Union soldier, and
are willing to participate in the labors of benevo
There is no ostracism in our Order. The loving
sister, the devoted mother, the lonely widow, who
mourn for the loved ones who did not return, all
are eligible and find work to do.
There Is no seltishnesS in Order. The patriotic
woman who felt 1T misfortune to have neither
husband, son or brother whom she could give to
the cause, but who responded to the calls of the
Sanitary and Christian Commissions. is just well
come as the youthful wife daughter of the vet
Gran who knew nothing Of those trying and anxious
hours.
None are turned away from our Order. All
welcome who desire to show their gratitude to
those who saved the Nation and are willing to assist
the Grand Army, whose sef-appointed and self
sacrificing labors often prove burdensome. The
place for the loyal woman is by your side, and we
feel we can do better and greater work when
properly organized.
Fostered by the Grand Army we sprang into
being. and with you shall try to exemplify
every principle of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty.
BY command of LIZZIE DA KINNE Department
President
NELLIE G. BACKUs, Department Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE