The National tribune., 1885-12-24
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS--NOteS from the Departments.

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ters--NOteS from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMANs RELIEF CORPS,
Boston. Mass.
SARAH f. FULLER National President.
ELEANOR =. WHEELER National Secretary.
Dec. Is, 1885.
Our hearts have been greatly cheered by the
long and very interesting report received from
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, member of the National
Council of Administration, and also Aid on the
staff of the National President, having in charge
the extension of the Womans Relief Corps in
New Mexico, and we feel great credit is due
Mrs. Anderson for the amount of work accom-
plished during her recent trip to that State.
From the report we copy the following:
MRS. ANDERsON's REPORT OF NEW MEXICO.
have the pleasure of reporting the institution of
Corps No B at Socorro and Corps No. at Ration.
New Mexico and will forward the list of officers
and members the correct names can be
obtained. Although Corps No. 2. nj Las Vegas, was
organized last Summer, they were not in very good
condition. with only written instructions they
did not feel acquainted with the work but. after
spending week nearly with them, feel confident
we may expect good work. Until L visited these
towns, except Albuquerque Our work had not been
understood at all. l spent four days at Sante Fe
but the Order had not been talked up there, and no
one seemed quite willing to assume the lead in the
matter until they were more familiar with 1t; how
ever the prospect is good that we shall soon have
Corps there, and the supplies were left in the hands
of the Post Commander. found some had wrong
ideas of the expense, some thinking there was a
special dress or uniform to be worn at meetings; ;
but fully explained to them that our only mark of
distinction was the neat little membership badge
Which all enjoy much. L found the Corps at
Albuquerque in most excellent condition and l1v-
ing III perfect harmony among themselves and
with tt,nNyh hear q
guest of the Corps there over Thanksgiving Day,
and the evening previous they gave me q reception
which was delightful affair, Post and Corps CIV
ing me most hearty and cordial welcome.
AT Silver City they wrote me they were trying to
organize Corps, but as yet one feels quite will
ing to undertake it. had written the Post Com
mander there, and by special request will send an
article for publication in their papers and also to
Sante Fe. would have gone to Silver City but
feel that, even with n pass, the expense was too
heavy, without tile certainty of organizing Corps
AT Albuquerque and also at Las Vegas was enter
tanned by Gen Fitzger-ell, who is an earnest friend
of our Order,
also desire to acknowledge the courtesy and
kindness of the Knights of Pythias at Ration.
arrived there on Monday desiring to leave for home
on Tuesday account of the health of my huS-
band, as he was waiting for my return, that he
might start for California, where he had been
ordered by his physician. Imagine my disappoint,
mcnt when | learned we could not have the hall
that day it being the date of the regular meeting OF
the knights of Pythias, but Mrs. Henderson, OF
Corps f. went out and met the officers of the lodge,
and they immediately called on me and informed
me that they would simply call their meeting to
order and at once adjourn, which they did. This
was specially appreciated, since of membership OF
3s Is exrebel soldiers and they were the first
to make the vote to adjourn unanimous for me to
have the hall. They attended our public installa-
ton of officers and offered any assistance they
could render in aid of our work. assure yousuch
Kindness to a stranger can never be forgotten.
TO Gov. Ross ard family am greatly indebted
for many attentions The Governors mansion Ii
AN ADOBE HOUSE,
talo sboJ do
lightfuliy entertained ut lunch. l also visited in
company with Chief Justice Prince and wife, the
old church, which is 300 years old and as knelt in
prayer asking God to bless our work and all con-
nected with it, felt indeed we had much to be
gatefui for. Mrs. Prince promised to interest
herself in our work in that town. She is native
of New Jersey, and is most intelligent and cul-
tured lady. was also visited by the Mother SUI
perior of the Convent and urged to make my home
with her during my stay i'll Sante Fe Circum-
stances beyond my control prevented me from ac-
ceptinG the invitation, but have promised to
visit her should l again visit New Mexico. The
Mother formerly of Kentucky and knew all
my family and, although a Catholic in faith, yet
she fully indorses work. In Las Vegas was
entertained by the Episcopal Bishop of New Mexico,
such attention. The Bishop spoke of my work In
Vegas in beautiful manner, and on this and my
former visit here have found the Episcopal people
very helpful and kind shall expect to be able to
organize the Department of New Mexico at an early
date.
HEADQUARTERS NOTES.
recent letter from the National Inspector,
Mrs. Deborah q. King, Lincoln. Neb, says that
with Mrs Helen E. Cook, Department Inspector
of Nebraska, she has Just returned from two
weeks trip of inspections, and was again to
start for Western Nebraska expecting to be abb
sent nearly two weeks. Mrs. King reports the
first consolidated report of Department In
spector she had received, as being from Cali
fornia. and it was very complete and correct
Frank p. Bean Post No. l, of st. Louis, Mo-,
gave an entertainment Nov. 81, the members
of Frank p. Bean Corps, No. 3, assisting-tak-
ing part in tabeaux selling tickets, decorating
the hail. etc. A large and fashionable audience
was present, and all pronounced it a success.
The Department President. Mrs. Henrietta
Steismeer. with Comrade Steimeier, her hus-
band; Mrs. Mary NJ. Stark, Department Secre-
tary, with her three sons, and Miss Hannah
Starvitz were present, and also nearly every
member of Corps No. 3. HasSendaubel Corps,
No. 10, was well represented.
Mrs. E. Florence Barker, Chairman OF the
Committee OH Pensions for Army Nurses and
Relief for Army Workers, reports the work of
the committee increasing. Already many let
tiers are received with the names of those who
desire to be placed on the list of pensioners,
and we hope each Department will take an in
terest in the work of this important commit
tee. Contributions for some special cases of
need among army workers are earnestly called
for. ECHO.
RECEPTION OF MULLIGAN CORPS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: In my letter giving report of
my trip to Chicago, H., recently, page with an
account of a reception rendered me by bluiligan
Corps, of that city. accidentally left out, and
will you kindly insert this i'll your next issue. as
would never seem to overlook or forget the cour-
tesies shown by either the comrades of the GA. T..
or the members of the W.R.C. On my arrival at
the Grand Pacific Hotel, / found q letter waiting
me from Mrs. Col. Sandes, President of the Corps,
inviting me to be present mt a reception rendered
If at n
Mrs. Sandes came with carriage to take me to the
hall in Methodist Block, where n large company
Were already assembled After pleasing literary
and musical entertainment it was my privilege to
speak to the company on the work of the W.RC.,
giving what | believe to be the advantages of II
systematic organization, and the benefit and pleas
ant associations of the fraternity over that OF indie
pendent local organizations After the formal ex-
erciscs concluded, received the most cordial
greetings from nearly every person In the hall, ana
among them Post Commanders Vaughn, Sphinx,
Reed and Taylor and many other comrades and
ladies' The Department President, Mrs. Julia q.
Sine; Department Secretary, Mrs Minnie Nj. Kyle;
Department Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Van Alstyne,
and others were also present; and we received the
most encouraging words from the comrades pres
ent as to the future of our Order in Illinois. Alto
gether the evening delightful one, and fully
appreciated the privilege of meeting many of
the friends.-Sarah Il. Fuller, National President,
W.R.C.
CHRISTMAS FOR THE ORPHANS
By appointment of Department Commander
r. b. Brown, Mrs. Fenton Bagley, President of
Hazlett Relief Corps GAINESVILLE; Mrs. F. C..
Dietz wife of the Assistant AdjutantGeneral
and Miss Jennie Fortune have been busily en-
= ha txpcx in purcbacipp Christ