The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-15
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters--NOteS from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS woMAN's RELIEF CORPS
ROSToN Mass

HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS
Boston, MASS.
SARAH Z. FULLER, National President.
ELEANOR b. WHEELER. National Secretary.
July 8, 1886
There is little of special interest at National
Headquarters except that all are busy with the
closing work of the year and the necessary
preparations for the Westward journey.
letter from the National Senior Viee-Presi-
dent. Mrs. Elizabeth D'A. Kline, who is also
Chairman of the Reception Committee OF the
W.RC. at San Francisco, assures us that all ar
rangementS are complete for the meetings of the
National Convention, and also the reception to
be given by the WR.C. to the GAR. and all
other organizations of veterans and auxiliary
societies.
The first quarterly report received at Head
quarters has Just come in from Geo. A. Custer
Corps, No. ., of Richmond. Va, showing
membership of 81, expended in charity $1,000
aud having Corps fund of S53.27. Surely our
colored members deserve great credit for their
promptness
DELIGHTFUL DAYS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
On Thursday, June %. the National Presi-
dent, Mrs. Sarah Z. Fuller; National Junior
Vice President, Mrs. Alkaline Z. Kent, of Ports
mouth. n H.; Mrs Celia f. L. Foster, Depart
ment President Of New Hampshire, and the
National Honorary Member. Past Commander
in-Chief Paul Van Der WORT, were the guests
at public reception of John G.. Foster Relief
Corps, No. 30, Nashua, n III. John G.. Foster
Post the Sons OF Veterans and many prOmi-
nent citizens gave the visitors most cordial
welcome, and after some formal exercises,
which were presided over by the President OF
the Corps, Mrs. o. G. Moore, who is also Senior
Vice-President of the Department, an hour
was spent in social intercourse Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore also entertained the guests at their resi-
dence most Hospitality and the occasion was
! in every way most delightful. On Friday, 10Th,
! the National President and party went to Man
| chester, y. H., where they were the guests at
! dinner Of Mr.. and Mrs Scott BY special invi-
4 taton, also, the entire party called on Gov.
\ Moody Currer and wife at their beautiful
| home, where they were most cordially received
] and entertained for an hour. Mrs. Scott IS an
| Aid on the staff of the National President, and
| is also Deegate-at- Large for the Department oil
New Hampshire, and the Order will have the
l benefit Of her able pen.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.
/ Orlando Fla, has the honor of having the
/ FIRST Relief Corps in that State. On Tuesday
/ the 22d inst, the Corps was instituted and OH
/ GERS installed by COmrade Anderson, Com
mandeT OF u s. Grant Post No 10, and the
Corps will be known as u. 5. Grant Rele
/ Corps, No. !, Department of Florida. Pres.
4 Mrs. NJ. J. Berlin; ). F.-P., Mrs. Emma Win
necar; J. V.-P., Mrs. n. J. Ketchum; Sec, Mrs
! G. Busy; Treas, Mrs. B. Cheney; Con-, Mis-
! Laura Cheney; G.. Mrs. L. Joiner. The De
partment Commander also writes for instruc
tons to organize Corps, and says he desires t
see one formed with all the Posts in the De
partment
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
The Department Secretary, Miss NJ. E. Elliot
reports the institution Of Joe johnson Relic
1 Corps, No. 70, at Northboro, on Thursday Jun,
| ht~ Mr. A al nh Ia N ri n
| Treasurer. The installation Of officers wa
public and the members Of the Post were pres
| ent, also +. 4. Andrews Post and Corps o
! Shrewsbury. Short addresses We're made b!
the Installing Officer, Mrs. Ralph, the newl,
elected Corps President, and the Commando
of the Post. The toast Mothers of the Sol
diers " elected an eloquent response from Com
rade Sweet, Pastor of the Baptist Church
Northboro. The - charter members havt
been active friends of the Post for many years
and have now organized as a Corps at the spe
cial request Of the Post. Miss Elliott also re
ports the prospect of Corps Immediately a
North EastOu. Norwood and South Gardner.
Phil Sheridan Post, No. 81. OF Salem, Mass
had Grand Army excursion and entertain
ment June Is. The Post had chartered tn
elegant steamer Empire State, and with thei
guests, the Department Commander and stat
Department President and staff, and Others
made the trip 70 ProvincetOwn, where a fey
hours were spent in sightseeing, after which
they were entertained at lunch by Post No.
and the Selcctmen Of the Town. The sa
home was most enjoyable. aud as the cOmrade
Of Post No. 80, of Proyincetown, returned TO "a
lem as the guests Of Post No. 81, they all al
tended regular Post meeting in the evening
Saturday, June 10. Corps 81, of ProyincetowI
also were the guests of Corps No. "a, and a
united TO spend a most delightful day at Salel
Willows, where band concert and frewOrk
. were enjoyed. There was a banquet in Oh
evening At the pavilion, when all enjoyed
social sit-dOwn with the Mayor of Salem, a
dermen and other special guests, who gave
all most cordial welcome.
On the evening Of June % John A. Have
Relief Corps No. 3, East Boston, gave its al
nual June entertainment, which was named
Red, White and Blue Party. About 500 CUES
sat dO,Yn 10 the tables, which presented beal
tiful appearance decorated with profusion
: flowers, aud laden with an abundance of del
1 cious cake, strawberries and cream, and II
cream. The Department Commander and sta
the Department President and staff, the vi
I tiunal President and others were the speci
. guests of the Corps. very fine literary al
musical program preceded the refreshment
: The CORPS will realize about 500 from the e
: tertainment.
The National officers at Headquarters r
q ceived invitations TO attend the Bugle Call
+ Forsyth Post and Corps at Toledo, o.. but viii
I fully approaching the kind remembrance, du
) compelled them to decline, with earnest wish
for them and all who are engaged in the gre
work Of caring for our veteran soldiers. EcH