The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-29

Cheney both of Detroit. The testimonial chosen
and presented to Mrs. Hampton during recent
visit by the committee Is a very handsome combi-
nation pin and badge. The decoration consists of
a large crescent Of nugget gold into which Is set
three large diamonds. Depending from the cTes-
cent is large cross with the initials W.R.C."
the upper arm of the cross and the figures 1888"
ON the lower arm. In the center of the cross in
1ef work Is soldier and sailor with clasped hands,
with the figures of n woman and her children
standing between them. From the cross hanes- a
silver shield very handsomely chased and bearing
in monogram the letters +. @. L."-initiaIs of the
Corps motto " Fraternity, Charity aud Loyalty"
On the back OF the cross il engraved, Presented
to Mrs. Emma :. Hampton by the Woman's Relief
Corps of Michigan, 1856"
Mrs. Robbins. chairman Of the committee most
eloqnently performed her trust, and her warm
words OF commentator were precious tie
gold and jewels bestowed to the woman W no had
worked 50 untiringiy and successfully for Michigan
and her brave boys.
TfIE PRESENTATION.
The women who have worked with YOU and
under your instructions during your administra-
ton. have your unselfsh devotion TO the prn-
cipes OF our Order, your untiring zeal your Pc
thence, energy and enthusiasm. They have seen
luxurant and healthy growth Of the W.RC. under
your steady. controlling hand. They have seen
many obstacles removed, the work simplfed. and
the love of the Order increased by your kindness,
earnestness and wisdom. They have seen your
warm sympathies. quick perceptions and readiness
on every occasion of responsibility. They have
seen the results of your ceaseiess brain work and
careful planning. They have seen you sometimes
weary and oveTburdened, but ever earnest and
faithful, and inspiring an enthusiasm for the work
that must build up noble Order. They have
seen you bring new hope and courage to the hearts
of the comrades Of the Grand Army, as you have
worked day by day. And what can be nober than
to work to add comfort, hope and cheer the few
remaining years left to the brave defenders Of
country. Your love for the work is as boundless
Is our great West over which the Grand Army
viii soon take up its march To the Pacific Coast for
its annual Encampment, and over which we hope
you will journey, TO stand in the National COnven
ton Of the WRC to assist in its deliberations and
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recognizing the grand results that have been
compiished by you, and approaching your labors
unite In presenting to you this testimonial. To
has been intrusted this pleasant duty. And now,
In the name Of your friends of the W.RC., and by
the act OF their representatives in Convention, L
present you this crescent bearing the emblem OF
the Order for which you have so grandly Iabored
IL is bat slight token of their esteem and love.
May il always bring to you pleasant reeoliections
OF duties well performed, and may the foundations
you have laid be enduring as the diamonds in
this crescent. and may your future life &c bright
and clear as these Jewels Accept and wear IL in
remembrance OF loving hearts and appFeciative
friends, and may We ali catch anew the glorious
spirit OF Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty.
MRS. HAMPToNs RESPONSE.
accept this beautiful testimonial in the spirit in
which II is rendered. and prize it more than words
can tell Its intrinsic worth is evidently great bat
deaTer far than gold precious stones Is that deep
underlying, pure affection born of true respect and
appreciation that prompted the git. There
many noble women in our Order who would make
Its foundations pure and solid this gold. There
are iniellects as brilliant these sparkling gems
whose best efforts are gladly given In so Just and
humane cause. There is great and grand mission
to perform, and proud 90 think that such gifted
women deemed me worthy to become their leader,
put pFouder lar tnat these same women gave such
loyal and unsefsh support To my administration.
without whcht could not have been such marked
success. review in rapid panoramic procession
the experiences of the year Just pasta wear OF
ceaseless toll for hand brain year Of growth and
encouragement. In studying to disseminate "a
thorough knowledge of our beloved work, gath
cred TO my myself more than hundTeGfoid. This
beautiful tribute will be constant reminder OF the
busy, happy mothers Of 1855 and lSs5. when, sur
rounded by my associate officers, each mail BRING
ing abundant work, supplemented by encouraging
reports of progression, we worked with heart and
brain. wholly absorbed in promulgating the inter
ests Of our Order. God bless you ali and through
you the boys who wore the blue!
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
w. j., Jacksonville Florida Colored women
eligible TO membership in the W.R.C. There
hourishing Corps in New York city Norfolk
Va. Chicago and Quincy. H., and other places
MASSACHUSETTS, has q Clara Barton Post No. 6J,
which has just organized a Clara Barton Relief
Corps. The comrades of Warren thus named their
Post before Rules and Regulations required Posts
to be named for deceased persons. 10 Is high
honor TO one Of the noble women Of the war.
Mary j. Lansing, Corresponding Secretary. writes
US that Aaron Wilkes W.R.C., No. T. Trenton, N j..
Is in fourishing condition. During the year of
their existence as Corps they have been very act
i've; Two pound-paekage parties and two flag
socials have been held which Melted n snug sum:
also Memorial Day was observed by them in q most
fitting and beautiful manner. The best feeling ex-
lists between the Post and the Corps. shown by
the presentation To the former of handsome clock
for their room
The proceedings Of the third annual Convention
Department of Michigan, W.R.C., has been issued
IN tasteful style, thus closing up the concluding
labOrs of Mrs Emma S. Hampton's very successful
year chief executive.
The following are the officers Of Soldiers Aid
Society organized at Muskegon Mich Pres. Mrs.
Nellie Sprague; First V.-P, Mrs. Amelia Hughson
Second V.-P., Mrs. Melinda Yeates; Sec, Mrs.
LON lao ATWa
Mrs Orpha Eddy; Con-, Mrs Jane Horton: c.,
Mrs Hannah Chapman.-Mrs. Nellie Sprague,
Muskegon, Mich.
Miss J. G. Ritter, Secretary, wRC, Versailles,
o., prepared u highly patriotic address for Memo
rial Day, which she addressed to an audience of
Comrade Lincoln of Provo, Utah, and our earnest
co-worker, Mrs. Ida l.. Il. Lincoln, pioneer in the
Relief Corps cause for Utah and adjoining Terri
tories, has sustained severe loss in the death Of
their baby boy The little one who had been
christened by the Relief Corps of Salt Lake Grant
9th Of April, when the Corps observed their beau
tiful ritual at the grave Mrs Lincoln will be pres
ent at the National Encampment.
General Orders, No 4 Department of Massaehu-
sets report the following Corps instituted since
General Orders, No. 8 were issued: III. S. Green
leaf No a. Coleraine; Clara Barton, No. 20. War
rem; Malcolm Ammidown, No. n, Southbridge;
Maj f. J. Fletcher No. Y, Milford; Joe Johnson,
No. 70. Northboro.
Martha Wyatt Spencerville De KaIb Co.. Ind
sends pitiful letter TO THE TRIBUNE. Her hus-
band who served in the 18th Ind is still suffering
from the effects OF wounds received in the army
and Is unable to work. He has not yet succeeded
in obtaining pension, and the family is In need.
She says she would be greatly comforted In her
trouble If some soldiers wits would write to her.
Lincoln w.RC., No. 40 auxiliary to Lincoln
Post 1877 Merrill, Wis was instituted July H. 1855
by Mrs Mary A. Huntington, Mrs. Della Y. Hoyt
assisting. We have now charter membership of
26. with goodly number of others to Join at the
next meeting. The following Is a list of the off,
GERS installed: Pres Fannie A. Burdick; s. V-P
Alice Barr; j. V.-P., Maggie A. Forsyth; Sec
Carrie Il. Skinner; Treas, Alice Coon; Chap.
Mary L. Helms; c., Sarah Anderson; A. c., Katie
Gorham: G., Emma j. Breeze A. c.. Annie Bald
win; Cor. Sec, Lou M. washeim.-C j. B., Mer-
rll, Wis.,
At Dunkirk, N. Y, on Memorial Day. Mr.. Lau
Risley paid beautiful and deserved tribute to
VIM A. Stevens Relief Corps. On that occasion
beautiful silk flag was presented to w. o. Stevens
Post by the Corps. The Memorial Day poem re-
cited by Susan Il. Traver Past Departments Seere-
tary has been highly commended and was an
original production of marked merit.
The enterprising Corps at STANDARDS Corners
Miss Ellie Woodcock President, helped To carry
out very pleasing program on Memorial Day.
new Corps was organized Mt Poughkcepsie
July ., by Department President, W.RC. The
Tyler W.R g. held strawberry and ice cream fes-
tiyal June 10 which Melted about $50.
Comrade Harrison J. Mills, the soldier artist
who with his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Mills, was
prominently identified with Grand Army and
! a residence at 90 West One Hundred and Twenty
| sixth street. New York city. where he Is meet
Ing With great success In bi, profession He has