The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-05-28

President and her successors. The ladies es-
TEEN it n high honor that Comrade Way re-
manned from the Reunion of the Army of the
Potomac, to install the officers and are CRATE
ful to the good people of New Brunswick for
| contributing so generously to the pleasure and
| entertainment of delegates. The Department
OF New jersey is in excellent shape, with
money ahead and brains at the front. Com
| rades should place themselves in communica-
ton with the proper officers at once The ex-
cellent address of the President, Mrs. Atwood,
Shows steadily growing interest in New Jer-
sey. Portions of it will be given in our next.
TRIBUTE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIE
At the reception rendered Commander-in-
Chief kountz, upon his visit to Portland, Ore,
Department Commander F. II. Lamb, presid-
ing, COmmander-in-C Chief kountz paid this
glowing tribute to the Woman's Relief Corps,
Department and National, as well as to the Ma
tiOnal President:
Ladies of the Relief Corps of the Department of
oregon, bring you the fraternal greeting of your
NATIONAL President. Mrs Kate b. Sherwood, one
OF Gods women, whose every heart pulse beats for
the old soldiers. for whom she has given years of
tireless work. In addition to her vast literary
labors she always finds time to hunt out and assist
the needy ones among the Nations defenders, and
the widow and fatherless children of the soldier
VINO fell in battle or has died since. And, now as
Communicating Chief of this grand soldier organ
1Za.Ion, wish to express to you my thanks for
having graced this occasion with your presence in
Sucn large numbers Tonight and for tile kindly
assistance you are rendering the Grand Army in
Its work of charity. Your organization is pledged
TO patriotic and loving work and without your CO.
operation it would be difficult to fully carry out the
second great principle of our Order. AS in the
hour OF our countrys peril you nobiy sustained us
by your loving words of encouragement, SO now.
you are again united with in the blessed work
OF the Grand Army of the Republic, and say Ged
speed your noble work.
CAMPFIRE AND MEMORIAL POEMS.
OF Mrs. Sherwood's new book. now ready,
the GAINESVILLE CO., Daily Courier, Department
Commander Browns paper, says:
Messrs. JANSEN McClurg Co, of Chicago, have
undertaken the publication Of this volume of war
poems, and it will, predict, meet with an i'm
mense sale. Mrs. Sherwood is a lady of wide per-
sonal acquaintance, and by her womanly devotion
to the poor and suffering has endeared herself to
the people of Toledo AS the National President
of the Wonan's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the
Grand Army of the Republic, she has demonstrated
among women. In the great domain of literature
she ranks among the most distinguished and gifted
writers of her time. Her volume will be issued in
few days and the boys in blue will add to their
libraries as a souvenir of Memorial Day, 1855.
APPLICATIONS FORWARDED.
Applications for charter sent out during the
week are to Comrades John c. Fowler, Com
mander Veteran Post, Denver, Colo; Alex b.
Glenn, Commander Dyer Post, Painesvile o.;
Commander of McGregor Post, No. l, Phoenix,
Z. l.; Commander Sedgwick Post, No. z, Peace
Dale, R. l., and to Mrs. Mary E. Moore. Cum
mings, Dakota. MAUMEE.