The National tribune., 1885-07-09
hospital will be erectedN Ut is a glorious work,
and Heaven is blessinf.

marks. Mrs. Kinne, of California, and Past
Department Commanders Evans and Billings
were among the speakers of the evening Fol-
lowing Mrs. Sherwoods remarks the testimo-
NAL voted at Minneapolis to the retiring
National President, Mrs. Barker was presented,
Mrs. Barker replying in eloquent words. The
testimonial is a superb gold badge, with red
Roman cross suspended from the bar pin, (the
sign of Past National President and single
diamond on the crossbar. The badge, prepared
by committe consisting of Mrs. Hampton, of
Michigan; Mrs. Young of Ohio. and Mrs. An
derson, of Kansas, was due at Portland at the
time of convention, but owing to the fact that
it was missent it did not reach Portland in
time. So it was forwarded to Boston, and pre-
sented here The following address, prepared
by Mrs. Hampton, Chairman of Badge Commit
tee, accompanied the gift:
PRESENTATION ADDRESS.
Mrs. E. Florence Barker Past National President,
Wornan's Relief Corps: The Womans Relief Corps
organization is one of which the Nation may
be justly proud! The impulses that prompted its
as those that marched to battle. Those who when
the joyous shouts of victory were over, were not
unmindful that it was bought with price and at
great sacrifice.
Among the sacrifices and sufferings. precious
lives and dismembered bodies do not stand para
mount alone. The majority of veterans of mid
die age to-day worn and old beyond their years.
while thousands who left their homes boys re-
turned physical wrecks-a living sacriheeMto
for which they were wholly untitled and unpre-
pared.
The war of the rebellion. of which there is no
parallel, was undoubtedly part of Gods fixed
plan of action from the beginning, and America
the ordained tablet on which our Maker, just and
wisely. eyphers out the problems OF history and
One great factor in this problem is the law of
Emancipation; another. the advancement OF
women toward that wide plane of social moral and
enrolling influence to which she is rapidly tending
Her power in good works is almost unlimited
tions, together with the thrilling sense of that
something undescribed that call patriotism,
that we owe to-day the noble organization OF which
SO many here present are representatives, and
through whom much " Good Samaritan work
is being accomplished.
There is broad field of labor lying open before
us, broad the acres that lie between the Allan
tic and the Pacific. When States and legislators
stand idly by and refuse to carry out their solemn
promises and obligations, then woman must step
forward and do in some way and by some means
the acts of justice and humanity that must not be
forgotten left undone. This is the mission of the
Woman's Relief Corps, and q prophetic eye can
see in the future a glowing record OF good deeds
done and wonderful things accomplished, for the
energetic and determined women who herald and
espouse it those that put their hands to the
pillow and turn back.
Special credit is due the pioneers in this labor of
love. The obstacles aud barriers no doubt seemed
insurmountable many times, and like the burden
of poor Christian laid heavily; but the precious
in doubt, fell in good ground and under the warm
and genial influence and protecting care of the
Grand Army of the Republic cannot but flourish
and even now, at the end of the second year, gives
promise of laxuriant growth.
To you. Mrs. Barker, as the first acknowledged
head OF this organization you who Piioted us safely
through the first year breakers and launched us
safe sailing seas, We owe deep debt of gratitude
Recognizing your devotion to the principles Of the
Order and the true charity that has ever charac-
terized your actions, those who worked with you
from the beginning. and those who Joined your
ranks later on unite in presenting to you q testi-
To me has been entrusted that pleasant duty!
And now, in the name Of Loyal Women" of
America and by act Of the second annual conven-
tion present you with this beautiful badge. the
emblem of the Order 70 which We are ali proud to
belong Accept it in the spirit in which it Is given,
performed! May the costly metal of which 1t is
made ever remind you Of the beautiful Golden City
mond be symbolic and you be found at last as bright
q jewel in The bosom of the Lord.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. l.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE GAR,
Boston, MASS, July 2, 1885.
General Orders, No. 1.
Deeply grateful to the members of the Third An
nual Convention of the Womans Relief Corps for
the honor conferred upon me by my election to the
Office of National President, ] hereby assume the
duties of that high and honorable position. With
jects of our noble Order, and with abiding faith
in the ability and power of woman to successfully
execute and carry into effect any benevolent , or
urge upon every member of the Order. whether
high in Office or the youngest initiate, to take up
the work with renewed zeal and faithfuness, that
the coming year may be one of continued prosper
ty, and that we merit the confidence and respect
expressed in the following resolution which was
of the Grand Army of the Republic, assembled at
Portland, Maine, June "A and Is. 1885:
Your committee heartily concurs with all that
has been said of the work and aims Of the National
Relief Corps. 1t was grand undertaking, and has
been carried out in the grandest manner. Side
by side with the Grand Army 1t has pressed for
ward, accomplishing in the name of faith and love
and charity what comrades could not have done
without its assistance. 1t has earnest wishes
for its continued success hearty support of the
purposes of the organization, and our cooperation
in ali its undertakings. We offer its members now
ever the strong right hand of our cOmradeship,
which will never weaken in its grasp of love,
respect, and sympathy
legations you have assumed; let personal ambi-
tons petty strife mar usefulness. sacrifice
the support and confidence of the comrades of the
Grand Army, In whose interest alone were
ganized. and to whom we are the recognized aux
iliary.
The high compliment of unanimous reelection
was offered retiring National President, Mrs.
Kate b. Sherwood, but the labors of the year had
been arduous and exhaustng, and she felt that
duty to herself and family forbade her acceptance
of the honor but in her retirement from the office
the Order will not lose her valuable services as she
the National Council Of Ad%inistraon as has also
our first Past National President, Mrs. E. Florence
Barker.
To attempt to follow these officers, who have
brought to our Order such grand and inspiring
suits is q task well nigh impossible but can only
rely on Him who has so signaly blessed our united
efforts in the past, trusting that He will impart
wisdom and grace equal to all requirements and
with the cooperation of my associate officers, it
shall be my constant ambition and purpose to hold
the Order to its present high standard in the estma
ton of the comrades and respect OF the public.
i. Headquarters for the year will be at Boston,
Mass and the following is the list of National off,
GERS for the year 1855 and 1856
National President, Sarah Il. Fuller, East Boston,
Mass.
National Senior Vice. President Lizzie D,A
Kline, San Francisco, CAL
National Junior Vice President, Alkaline P. Kent
Portsmouth N. III.
National Secretary Eleanor B. Wheeler, South
Boston, Mass
National Treasurer, Lizabsth A. Turner, Boston,
National Chaplain,c Annie Wittenmeyer, Pla-
delphia, Pa. 3t
National Inspector, Deborah G. King Lincoln,
Neb.
National Counselor, Emma D. Sbley, Toledo, O.
National Insttuting and Installing Officer Eliza
beth c. kiefer, Waterbury, Conn.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
Sarah e. Fuller. er-o6icio President
Eleanor B. Wheeler, er-0ficio Secretary.
E. Florence Barker, Maiden, Mass.
Kate b. Sherwood, Toledo, O.
Lizzie Anderson, Topeka, Kan.
Sarah G. Nichols, Auburn, N. Y.
III. 1t is deemed advisable 10 dispense with the
Office Of National Corresponding Secretaries in
those States having permanent Departments organ
lied, and any appointments such made at Port
land, Me-, are hereby revoked, and the following
named members are appointed National Aids for
those States and Territories where Departments
not yet fully organized.
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