The National tribune., 1885-09-17


i!a;horn; J. N.P., Mrs Is;Idore Gassett; Sec Mrs.
Alice Sheldon; Treas, Miss Emma Gould; Chap,
Mrs Eeu9 Fletcher e., Mrs. Louisa Barrett. The
Corps attended a Memorial sermon in honor Of late
Comrade Cieu. L. :. Grant in a body with Howard
Post and Camp Wasiiburn, s. of w. at Proctorville,
Et.-Nrs. Alice L. Sheldon, Corps Secretary, Proc
torvilie, VT
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN
What is the matter of Wisconsin, We get
nothing from that State, although we know the
good work goes on. And this is how we know
it, taking the following from the Milwaukee
Telegraph, under the heading of "Just What is
Needed:
A society is growing up in our country which,
though in its early infancy, is already assuming
gigantic proportions. and, by weli-ehosen acts of
benevoence, proving a blessing eminently dear to
tue hearts OF our people and II - awakening ieeI-
ings of gratitude from the depths of our better
natures. I allude to the Woman's Relief Corps.
Coming into existence just at the time when its
deeds of love most needed, and spreading its
deeds of charity wherever the knowledge of
needy sister unprotected orphan reaches them,
believe it is power for good and blessed charity
whose vibrations soon to be felt from ocean to
and from the frozen regions of Alaska to the
farthest Florida We note. too with pleasure, that
the society is in the hands of the ladies' the
dowed by the All Father with the ability while
beStowin their goods to feed the poor to give also
in great measure that sweeter charity spoken of in
Holy writ - which suffereth long and Is kind"
In whose hands can we better trust our depend
ent ones left without resources? Where can the
aged and infirm find better supporters to lean
upon? Where can the young and unprotected find
better hands to lead them, better counselors to
guide them? And more generous, kind hearted
and tender sympathiZers in their misfortunes?
From the depths of our heart bid you God
speed" May the knowledge of your good and
kindly deeds cheer you on and many rise up and
call you blessed" / speak more especially of the
W.R-C. of Wisconsin, with whom l am best ac-
quanted. 4 Nations heart is now warmed toward
you, and may the great and good in many ages
bear abiding testimony that they but touched q
chord though perhaps in a remote field. and IL
verberated throughout the length and breadth of a
Nnff hk
thy OF the kInde5t hearts and the aid of the mos
willing hands.
Every village and hamlet needs its wornan's Re-
lief Corps. God has given them hearts imbued
with those impulses and sympathies adapted to the
needs of the various classes that have their repre-
sentatives In all places, therefore, wherever the
objects are, may the angels of mercy be gathered
together.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
The Department Of New York is reported in
a most hourishng condition. Mrs. President
Nichols and staff held meeting at Auburn,
Department Headquarters, few days since,
with view to pushing the work. General
Orders, No. D. just out, admonishes the Corps to
the Importance of a prompt forwarding of all
dues and returns, that New York may retain
her proud place in the front ranks.
Mrs. Kate E. Jones, of lion, n. Y, who has
been appointed National Aid for Virginia, has
began an extensive correspondence with the
Posts of that Department, and if any one can
awaken an interest she can, as she is thoroughly
devoted to the work and a clear and foreible
writer.
The floral clock sent to Gen. Grants funeral
by the Relief Corps of New York and Brooklyn
at cost of S125, has been resting on the tomb
at Riverside Park. 1t was in the form of an
old fashioned clock, eight feet high, with the
hands pointing TO the hour of Gen. Grants
death, SOS.
The Campfire says:
The Relief Corps that ranks second In New York
State both III numbers and di scipline is ThaddeuS
Stevens Relief Corps No l. of New York city itisa
colored corps Its initiation fee is S3 What do you
think of that, white folks? They gave reception
to our worthy Department President Monday, Aug.
3. 1t was very interesting ard enjoyable affair.
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: At q regular meeting held by
Neyins Corps, No. l. Rockford, H.. memorial serv
ices were held on the death of our beloved Gen. u.
$ Grant. The charter was draped in mourning
Mrs Van Alstyne, Department Treasurer, read
essay Grants religious life; Mrs. Maggie Lock-
wood essay his civil life, and Mrs. Lillian
Brown essay his military life. Mrs. r. ID.
Woodruff recited poem and Miss Kelly poem
called " Cemetery ut Gettysburg all doing credit
to the memory of a great and good man. Depart
ment President Mrs Julia q. Sine was in New Jer-
sey at the time of Gen. Grants death, and imme-
dately sent letter of coincidence from the Depart
Inent of Illinois Illinois Is doing a good work.
81 corps and several applications pending.-Neyins,
Rockford, Ill.
Mrs. Leila P. Roby, of Chicago, sent Gen. Ed
win 4. Sherman of California, q copy of Camp
Fire Poems," which he gracefully acknowl-
eyed in the acrostic which follows: =
ACRosTIC.
[ To the author of Campfire and Memorial Poenlsl
Minstrel poet, whose flaming pen
Records the deeds of patriot men,
Stirring hearts in vale and glen.
Kindling anew old thoughts of fire
Among the brave whose hopes aspire
To hear again sweet Freedoms Tyre.
Each throbbing breast with hearts desire
Beats with love in sire and son,
Reviews the battles bravely
On fields of valor in days long gone,
Where grand heroic deeds were done.
New bugie-noteS of clarion
Linger still to tarry
Each loyal veteran, son of Mars,
Eager lists, and asks the stars
Shall our heroes be forgot?
Heaven responds, They shall not!"
Every soldier who has fought
Receives the tributes that he ought.
Woven wreaths, the poets wrought,
OF laurel leaves from the MUSES. caught;
On Fancys wings and fiery thought
DeyotiOnS offerings she hath brought.
edwin A. sherman, San tranclsco, Cal.
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS.
From General Orders, No.4 of Mrs Margaret
r. Wickens, Sabetha, Kan, we extract the fol-
lowing of general interest, the remainder re-
lating to routine work:
1t is with great pleasure that am able 10 report
the Department of Kansas advancing zealously to
the front ranks, both in number OF Corps 1--WE now
number GS) state of finances, and complete organi-
za;iOn; but one other Department having so large
a number of Corps, and the Is close between
the two that day are ahead, then next re-
port gives to the good old Ohio Department one
more; but let strive to make record in deeds
as well as numbers, as helps and aids to the Posts
of our Department.
Would extend to Department Commander NJ.
Stewart; A. \. c., l.. Woodcock; A. q. NJ, G.. NJ.
Myers; railroad officials and Others the thanks of
the W.R.C., Department of Kansas, for their
thoughtful provision and many acts OF courtesy and
kindness during the trip TO Portland.
The promptnes5 with which the General Order
from National and Department Headquarters was
obeyed, and reports forwarded from almost every
Corps i'll the Department. of the beautiful memorial
services held upon the death of Gen. u. ;. Grant,
shows us that loyalty to the memory of our noble
heroes burns brightly upon the altars of our w re.
/ desire to extend my thanks and appreciation
of the loving and thoughtful memoriam prepared
by the Department Secretary upon the death of my
dear mother, and the Sympathetic responses that
have been forwarded me by almost every Corps in
the Department, expressive of the bond of Fra
together in sympathy and love- Among the first
to forward TO resolutions OF coincidence in this
great loss that come to but once tthc dear
mother, whose heart was ever ready III Joy or
sorrow to appreciate as no other ever cam was
those who have not always thought just as have,
and have not always seen that my course was Just
the best one. Yet in this bereavement, have sent
to me most beautiful expressions of tender sympa-
thy and SORROW that will bind US nearer i'll our
work of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty.
An invitation has been extended to the Depart
ment of Kansas w re, from the joint committee
at Topeka, to call Reunion of the WOman's Re-
lief Corps at the time of the soldiers and sail
ors Reunion at that place. and to establish the
Headquarters of the Department there during the
Reunion. have accepted, i'll behalf of the Depart