The National tribune., 1885-03-26


In despair he himself on the glowing Goals cas.r
But out OF those ashes, 10! the wOrkmen soon
The most wonderful plate from the potter's self.
wrought
Indeed my sisters. self-saeriiee Il The only offer
ing worthy of the cause. 10 the price of free-
dom, and the gift that every member of the G. A X
brought to be laid on the altar of our country
Shall we in our auxiliary work do less than initiate
theSe heroes OF ours, not by sacrifice of lives
but of our seltiSness of Idlenes- and ease? Let y
lay aside. then. all personal aims and ambitions
ana work not for present, but future good.
THE TEN-CESF FUND.
To THE EDITOR: May we not in behalf Of the
WomaGs Relief Corps, appeal to those no have
not yet subscribed to the Ten-Cent fund for Miss
Carroll To do so at once, because the season il an
proae,lilg when no tme can be given to this mat
ter We have her Comfortably situated and desire
that she may so he maintained through the Sup,-
mer: Her health is improving. and the care she is
receiving VIII do yet more for her. We desire that
there shall be draw back. if as many more Posts
and Corps have already contributed should re-
spond before May could be assured of meeting
all her requirements through the Summer We
near directly from Washington that there is the
most excellent feeling among Congressman as to
her case, and believe we may confidently look for
ward to legislation III her interest next year. The
good work so firmly taken up by Posts and Corps
shall 1t not go on to the extent that is urgently
needed now. especially when there is this hopeful
prospect before her? At her age the many disap-
pointmcnts tell strongly. We are anxious there
shall be as regards this noble Relief Wort
Let not any Post or Corps consider that others will
DO the work let each do its share however small
so that when the Relief Committee make report az
the National Convention il that this noble
lady needs are amply provided for until such time
as Congress DEGREES its just appropriation-Abbie
NJ. Gannett, Chairman Relief Committee.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Hazlett Corps, of GAINESVILLE, o., is about to
lose two of its most active and honored men,
bers-Mrs. Augusta Guile, Past Chaplain. and
Mrs. Della Grant, Past Guard-both OF whom
are to take up residence in quite distant cities
As an expression of the high esteem in which
their sister members have ever been held the
ladies of the Corps rendered them a farewell
reception at GAR Hall, on the afternoon of
fe6 n. 1t was quiet elegant, hOme-like
affair, as the GAINESVILLE ladies know so we'll
how TO conduct. A lunch of most tempting
delicacies was served, pleasant "reminiscences
recIted, and affectiOnate gOOd-byes, with the
blessings of the Corps shOwered on the loved
parting members.
Comrade John W. Dorsey, Commander of
Hnmphry Post, Nedeslia, Kan. writes of the
institution of Humphrey Relief Corps, with 50
members, by Mrs. Louise III. Brown Depart
ment President, the largest she has ever organ
lied. Union meetings to be held monthly
COmrade Dorsey says: We think Mrs Brown
a noble woman, and would like to see her Presi-
dent again for another year"
Ali who were in attendance at the Minueapo-
lis Encampment will remember how the sing
hearts of the veterans, and how Gen. Sherman
rose up in his carriage and cEeered the patriotic
young veterans. These children were drilled
by Prof. S. III. Birdsall, now of Fort Collins,
Colo. and we learn that he is ready TO arrange
similar song jubilee fer Portland should his
services be desired. Speaking for ourselves
and William Teeumseb, We say, let US hear
from the Young Recruits
COmrade Beatty, of Beattysville, Ky, is pub
fishing bright little paper, devoted to soldiers
interests, known as The Soldiers Friend. The
loyal ladies of that place have also, through his
inStrumentality, organized themselves into a
Relief Corps, and he is doing all ia his power
for the Order in the State. We trust he will
meet with generous recognition in his loyal
and fraternal enterprise.
Mrs. Mary Jenewein, Secretary of G. ". Bell
Corps, No. 8, WOnewOe Wis, reports a delight
ful double installation of Bell Post and Corps,
pleasant Apple Social and other interesting
doiDgS in that wide-awake Grand Army town,
and says: 1--WE all love THE TRIBUNE. and are
making strong effort to place it in the hands
of every member of the Corps, that they may
know more about the advancement of wonan's
work in the GA. r."
Mary w. Westcott, SwantOn. Neb., writes rs
that she has as yet received butabOut half IS
many letters as she needs for her first volume,
FOOTBALLS of loyalty Those having letters
in their possession relating to the battle, march,
camp-life, hospital, scenes at the front, or have
letters from friends at home, Will confer favor
by forwarding the same to her. Mrs. WestcOtt
is publishing serial story in the Chicago san,
which has received much favorable mention.
The Cleveland (O.) Leader says Corps No. Al,
Mrs J. L. Hutton President and Mrs. Byron
Pope Secretary, has done much good this Win
ter in the way of furnishing clothing to needy
soldiers families.
Trescott Post and Corps, Salem, o., celebrated
WaShington'S Birthday with grand Campfire
and banquet OH Monday evening following the
22d of February. An address by Commander
Hawley and toast, THE WOman's Relief
Corps" responded TO by Mrs NOrtbup Corps
President, were features Of the program.
Abbie J. Whittier. President of kearney-
Janeway Corps. of New Brunswick, has been
appointed Instituting and Installing Officer for
New Jersey by Mrs Jennie b. Atwood, Pro-
visiOnal President.
Mrs Jennie B. Atwood, President of the
Provisional Department of New Jersey, reports
a right royal reception at Long Branch, which
she recently visited in a severe snow storm to
institute J. B. Morris Relief Corps. She was
accompanied by the Department Secretary and
Treasurer and four officers from Maj. Woerner
Corps.
Mrs Dora Searle, Lowell, Mass, writes that
the Relief Corps at that place is in highly
fouriShing condition, and all the members
deeply interested in their work.
neat little roster of the officers Of Sedg-
wick Post and Corps, BrattleborO, Vt, giving
dates of the regular meetings Of each organiza-
tiOn, is in our hands. 1t also contains a list OF
Department officers of the GAR and W.R.C.
Such roster would be found great convent
ence everywhere. The following are the Corps
officers for the year: President, Mrs. G. W.
Hooker; S. V.-P., Mrs. ]. G. Howe; j. V.-P.,
Mrs. II. o. Leonard; Sec'y, Miss Eta c. Scott;
Treas, Mrs. L. III. Putnam Chap, Mrs. ID. l..
Herrck; c., Miss Carrie Dutton; c., Mrs. ]. l..
Newman.
Arthur L. Brooks Corps, Hamilton n. Y,
netted handsome sum at a recent fair. Tho
ladies work harmoniOusly and pleasantly, and
everything they touch IS q success.
The Spelling Bee at Cawker City, Kan, under
the auspices of Post and Corps, was great sue
cess Mrs. Alrich, Corps President, led the first
class, and Past Post Commander Tucker the
second. The prizes for the first class were
Macauley's History of England in FIVE vol
umes, a beautiful Album, and volume of Cole
ridges Poems There were IL competitors, and
200 words were given out before the last was
spelled ont. Music and supper followed.
Forsyth Post and Corps are arranging for
their grand annual benefit for the joint relief
fund. This time it is TO be q fair at the new
rink
fire at their elegant new hall upon a recent
evening, Canton Corps serving fine banquet.
Delegations from the Posts and Corps of Canton,
Salem, Alliance, Massilon, Wooster Minerva and
Waynesburg were present. The literary and
soldier feature of the evening was the address
of Major Mckinley, NJ. c., on The Private
Soldier the Rank and File" an eloquent pro-
duction by gallant veteran. Additional lea
tureS of interest were the remarks of Mrs.