The National tribune., 1886-05-06
CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS--NOtes from the Departments.

UItdHluSS llUlu NdtlUildl Htduqud
ters--NOtes from the Departments.
| HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
BosToN, Mass.
SARAH E. FULLER, National President.
ELEANOR b. WHEELER National Secretary.
April %, 1856.
National Headquarters was favored last week
with a call from the first National Chaplain,
Mrs. Matte 3. Moulton, of Laconia, N. III. Mrs
Moulton is one of the pioneers in the W.R.C,
and to her untiring efforts and excellent judg-
| ment is due much of the success of the Order
in that State, for we believe no Department
has more cordial support and recognition than
is given by the comrades of New Hampshire to
the faithful women who are organized in their
interest.
Nearly all of the appointments on the staff OF
the National President have been accepted, and
it is hoped that every Aid will use all possible
| efforts to extend our work and increase its in
terest in every Department.
A very cordial letter from Mrs. Mary J. Tel
ford, Department President of Colorado, assures
US that a warm welcome awaits the members
| of the w. .R.C. in the city where the National
organization had its birth, and to all those who
were present at the memorable meeting it will
be delightful reunion. Never can the lavish
hospitality and kindly greetings from the citi-
zens of that city be forgotten.
The fraternity of the W.R.C. is second only
to that of the GAR, and may no breath of
discord or lack of harmony ever disturb or
weaken the bonds which now encircle the
many thousands of our Order.
Recent papers give the most graceful and
cordial recognition of the W.RC. by Past De-
partment Commander J. J. Fitzgerrell, of New
o,,l D,ek ,lnr
r. Manning, of Iowa. with an earnest recon-
mendation that all Posts within their jurisdic-
tions at once secure the organization of q Re-
lief Corps to help them in all their relief and
social work. To long line of such men as
these are we indebted for the high rank and
position our Order has attained.
Past Asst Adj't-Gen. N. Townsend, of New
ton, Iowa, will please accept thanks for copy
of the very neat roster of the GAR. and w.
R.C. of that Department.
Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer, Department Presi-
dent of Pennsylvania, sends her weekly budget
of good news and strong, hopeful words. She
reports that all the new Corps in that Depart
ment have a large number of charter members,
and the most influential cultured women i'll
the State are becoming interested in our work.
This is as it should be. The best is none too
good for our soldier work.
Mrs. Sarah c. Ward, President of Sheridan,
No. l, of Weston, VT, writes they are steadily
growing in membership, and perfect harmony
exists between Post and Corps.
Mcpherson Post No. 4, Kansas City, Mo-,
has sent to the National President a beautifully
by the Post in acknowledgment of the appoint
ment of Mrs. Bessie L. Young as Aid on the
National Staff, and expressing the kindest
wishes for the success of our work.
LOOKING WESTWARD.
The bright Spring days find all busy at Ma
tional Headquarters. The notes of preparation
for the long journey over the Rockies is already
heard from all quarters, and from the present
outlook it would seem that there would be a
large representation Of the WR.C from the
East. Our Order is vet in its infancy. but is
"very large of its age; however, we trust the
foundations have been laid for strong and
vigorous old age. One month has alredy passed
of the last quarter before National Convention
and we trust Department Presidents will COM
prehend the situation, the necessity of having
all reports and returns, all accounts with Ma
tional Treasurer well looked after, that no De-
partment shall by any neglect on the part of
its officers lose its representation in National
Convention. A word to the wise should be
sufficient.
Mrs. Ida E. Lincoln reports the application
for new Corps-Joe Hooker, No. Sat Park
City, Idaho. Results show that Mrs. Lincoln is
doing excellent work in the special field as
signed her. ECHO.
Department Gleanings.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
Lincoln Post No. /, had a gala meeting on Thurs
day evening, April 10. AT the conclusion of the
regular Post business the ladies of Lincoln Relief
Corps, No. 3, took possession of the Post room and
provided a very delightful entertainment, after
which n pound package auction was inaugurated,
and quite a large sum was realized from the sale.
Dancing and refreshments concluded the exercises.
]. A. Garfield Post No 81, e. s. Solomon Com
maj q raeInient a a
evening of April 20 by Garfield Corps, No. 81 under
the direction of Mrs Matte NJ. Thompson, Presi-
Corps those present adjourned to the banquet hail.
where bountful collation. was spread. Mrs.
Thompson welcomed the comrades in an eloquent
address, to which Commander Solomon responded.
Other addresses were made and n general good time
enjoyed.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Post and Corps at Concord enjoyed an ex-
cellent entertainment Thursday evening, April %,
and after the music, readings speeches, etc, were
over all the guests partook OF fine collation. pre-
pared by the Corps. This is the last of series of
parties given by Post this Winter, and all have
been greatly enjoyed.
Sawyer Corps. No. "a, of Dover, with the Sea-
brook Corps, were the guests of Slower Corps, in
Portsmouth, April 10. These fraternel visits go far
toward keeping up an interest in the Order and is
most beneficial wherever it is possible. Corps No.
go of Nashua, having for its President Mrs. o. G.
the position but bring to the work the best possible
advantages, is in most excellent condition. They
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during the year. the largest number present at any
meeting being Y, the smallest 26. This Corps is
endeavoring to obtain pension for Mrs. Lucas
through bill introduced in Congress by Congress-
man Haynes, of Lake Village. This Corps has also
placed in Grand Army Hall an elegant chandelier.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Dahlgren Relief Corps, No. 20,
South Boston, observed its fourth anniversary at
Bethesda Hail Tuesday evening April 90 Among
the invited guests present We're Commander G.. ii.
Whiting and Staff, of Dahlgren Post No. 2; Mrs. S.
Agnes Parker, Department President; Mrs. l.. A.
hall, with Hon. John A. Locke chairman. The
Corps President, Mrs Eleanor B. Wheeler, gave n
cordial address of welcome, and Mrs l.. c. Wright,
Chairman of the Executive Committee, announced
very interesting program, with Mr. Il. G. Lunt,
Miss Addie Hail. and Mrs. Albertina Hayward as
ssting. The Corps Secretary, Mrs. NJ. A. Brown,
gave synopsis of the work done by the Corps
since its organization. the expenditures for relief
being Sl4O not including contributions of fruit,
flowers clothing etc. Mrs. III. NJ. Surgeons then
read an address in rhyme Speeches were then
made by Commander Whiting, Mrs Parker, and
Mrs. Turner after which all sat down to an excel
lent superb. M. Surgeons. Cor. Sec.
Timothy Ingraham Relief Corps, No. 35, Hyde
Park, recently gave farmers supper and enter
tainment from which was realized S62 for the Corps
treasury.
Isaac Davis Relief Corps. No. 62, South Acton,
was organized Jan. 20, 1856, with &c charter MEM
bers The members of Isaac Davis Post No. 1873,
were present at the installation of officers, and
afterwards enjoyed q collation. provided by the
Corps. March 81 the Post gave entertainment,
and the ladies of the Corps prepared supper for
all present, after which u Campfire was held, and