The National tribune., 1886-01-07
Safe from the cruel wintry wind,
That sweeps DER sorrows path.

Presented by the Department of Ohio Woman's
Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the
Republic
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Relief Corps No 2 of New
Brunswick, n. J., auxiliary to Kearny-Janeway
Post No. -, Department of New Jersey, mOurns
the loss by death of Miss Doliie r. Kline beloved
member and the efficient Secretary of the Corps.
This the first death of member since the Corps
organized, two years ago Miss Kline died at
the age of 25 after brief illness, Dec. IL, and
buried Dec. 1G The Corps attended the funeral in
body and performed their impressive burial service
at the house ofthe deceased. The Rev. T. Chalmers
ElstOn, d. d., pastor of the First Reformed Church
in New BrunSwick of which the deceased was an
exemplary member delivered a most eloquent and
scholarly address on What is Life?" He eulogized
the Christian character and virtues of the deceased
"a of high order, and commended her loving dis
position and charitable labOrs worthy of imta-
1on The entire services were more than usually
solemn and impressive. Amongt the floral offerings
was a beautiful pillow from the Corps bearing the
words: From the W.R.C."
There many indications that the next Presi-
dent of the WOman's Relief Corps of the Depart
ment of New Jersey will be Mrs. Abbie J. Whittier
of New Brunswick, who is now the able and eff
cient President of Corps No. . of the latter city
Mrs. Whittier the wife of Capt John T. Whittier
Commander of Kearny-Janeway Post No
10, is possessed of more than ordinary executive
ability, is q strict disciplinarian and, if elected to
the responsible position of Department President
will enter upon the duties of the Office with intelli-
gent knowledge acquired by careful study and
perience and n love for the work that will insure
success The Department of New Jersey, w r c., has
been ably conducted by Mrs. Atwood who is very
popular, but is not eligible to reelection, having
taken her residence in an adjoining State-Com-
rade
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
DEAR TRIBUNE Thinking perhaps few words
of the places visited Assistant Inspector might
be read with interest, herewith send few items
When first L received my orders my heart might
have failed me, being something new for me, were
it not that | received by the same mail such kind
reassuring letter from our most excellent andworthy
Department President Mrs. Sarah G. Nichols that
resolved to proceed to duty at once The first
itoIx Sob
tiful Otsego Valley. L found the Corps in good
working order. They were very enthusiastic
the Reunion of the 1st n. V Engineers. which had
taken place a few days previous. very eloquent
address delivered by Hon. J. Stanley Brown,
(whose estimable wife is Secretary of the Corps,
and the Relief Corps had arranged tables and pre-
pared most excellent dinner for visiting Posts,
invited guests, etc. WAS the guest of Mrs Gen.
Bennett, sister of the President of Brown W.RC.,
Mrs. Lois Tompkins
From here went direct to Binghamton and saw
the President, Mrs Jane L. o. Conkn. even before
got off the cars recognizing her by the badge she
wore. She took me home with her, and there
learned the fasity of the saying that literary ladies
are not model housekeepers, for hers seemed per-
feet home, and have proof of her literary attain
ments in the shape of book of poems bound in
red and gold, which [ wish you all could read. The
Corps uses the Post rooms, which furnished
beautifully, having both organ and piano,
and is steadily increasing in membership. The
President and some OF the ladies seem untiring in
their work.
Next in order was Camden, n. Y, where the
Corps was but recently formed. found them very
tainments, which were a success both socially and
financially. After the meeting closed, members of
the Post came in, and all enjoyed themselves an
hour more. bade them gUod-by, partly prom
ising them would at some future day visit them
again.
From there I went to Watertown to visit Joe
Spratt Corps No. 49, which is rapidly increasing in
membership and seemed very much in earnest. /
was the guest of Mrs. Bowers, whose daughter is
Secretary, and whom found preparing for an in
teresting event, which will soon take place, when
she will be known as Miss Bowers no longer. There
L did not mean to tell that secret; but never mind
/ asked them if they subscribed for THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE, and was told no, so they will never guess
the secret is told
Next in order was Ellisburgh which is an aris-
tocratic little village, about four miles from Pierre
pont Manor Station, at which place was met, and
enjoyed myfirst sleigh ride the day before Thanks
giving found the Corps very much united under
the leadership of the President, Mrs. Isadore
Wodell. They hire their own room, have it car
peted, have an organ and had most excellent sing
ing. A short time before my visit the GAR boys
went to shingle the roof of dwelling belonging
to widow, and the ladies of the Relief Corps
packed a bountiful supply of provisions and went
along, got dinner, and all enjoyed it as they would
no other picnic which was only pleasure for them
selves. After the meeting closed we were invited
into another room and met the members of Calvin
Burch Post tables all spread with everything heart
could wish, and so another delightful evening was
spent.
VIM. II. McKittrick Corps, No AZ. Ballston, was
last, but not least 1t IS composed of a number of
workers, with Mrs. Hannah NJ. Young, as President,
at the head They also had excellent singing. They
had been assisting the Post with a fair short time
before, which netted several hundred dollars for
their treasury, to make glad the hearts and warm
some of the needy ones during the long, cold VIM
ter. So my trip ended having found both profit
and pleasure, and trust not without imparting
some as they all expressed wish that 1 might be
with them again.-Anne NJ. Lansing, Dept Chap
lain, Gloversvllle, n. Y.
PROVISIONAL DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY.
DEAR TRIBUNE: send you herein the list of the
officers-elect in our several Corps: VIM. Nelson
Corps. No. 2, Newport, KY. Pres, Mrs. NJ. a.
Forstner; $ V.-P., Mrs. Eliza Frisker; J. Y.-P.,
Mrs. Minnie Sanborn; Sec Mrs Adelia Reed;
Treas. Mrs Cornelia Owen: Chap. Mrs. Elizabeth
Shipman; Con-, Carrie E. Styles; Asst Con-, Mrs.
Emma Meredith Co. Mrs. Jane Harden; Asst G.,
Mrs. Anna Hagar.
Joe Heiser Corps No 8. Maysvle, KY: Pres,
Mrs "A; A. Campbell; s. V.-P, Mrs F. Miller; M J. "
Ms r. ~. ~ y S,xdaie. Con- Mrs uise. @ Mrs q
Crawford; Asst G.. Mrs. NJ. Lewis.
James a. Garfield Corps, No. 4. Covington, Ky:
}. V-P., Emma Lively; Treas, Henrietta Newton;
Sec, Isadora Ford; Chap, Josephine Jack; Con,
Lottie Vincent; Mt: Asst Con- Maggie sadabaugh;
Our entertainment, which kindly noticed
in THE TRIBUNE, was a perfect success.-Mary Lyle
Reynolds, Provisional Department President.
DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN.
DEAR TRIBUNE: could not get along without
THE TRIBUNE-the Relief Corps news alone is
worth the subscription. In my town, Assistant
Inspector have not failed to speak good words
for THE TRIBUNE, / consider it invaluable in
Corps work, and hope to send you many new
subscribers in the coming year wish to say few
Corps which 1 have inspected L have found great
zeal and much enthusiasm on the part of both Off
GERS and members to make the work what it should
be- and it is every where In most prosperous con-
dition. This is largely due to the untring efforts
of our Department President, Mrs. Dunlap.
Now n word for Corps No. 9 of which have had
the honor to be President since it instituted
nearly two years ago, and have been unanimously
reelected again. This Corps claims for its standing
No in everything. Whether we have a right to
that claim the Inspectors Report will show. No
Corpsin this Department works in greater harmony
with the Post to which it Is auxiliary, and peace
and harmony are its ruling spirit. Our member
ship i'll good standing, Is 81, with three accepted
but not initiated. Financially we are not bank /
rupt. We have in the relief fund S1OS 80 and in |
general fund about 500; no debts to pay and our |
hall rent paid III advance / wish that every Corps |
fortunate enough to have officers who strive to
work in harmony and try always to help their |
President do the officers of Corps No. 3. To the
Treasurer and Secretary am thankful for prompt |
ness and kind asSistance,-and iii fact to every |
member OF the Corps.-Elizabeth Little, Portage, |
Wis.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN
DEAR tribune: The Department President of |
Michigan has visited the Corps in the northern |
part of the State, inspecting, organizing and look
ing to the general welfare OF the work She found |
much to encourage aud commend.
Corps No So auxiliary to WabunO Post, No. $50, |
GAR received very pleasant visit from Mrs. |
the residence of Mrs. Ellen A. Hicks, Corps Presi-
dent very pleasant time was enjoyed by all |
who met there, who express themselves much |
l,a tt.lb harin nsfru tiys visit