The National tribune., 1886-05-27


familiar. and who bias received sl5 from the De-
partment relief fund, was Sept. IS recommended to
the Soldiers Home, and proper papers forwarded
to him. Gen. Mix, of Allegan, to whom much
credit Is due, espoused his cause with Us, and we
have succeeded at last in securing to him a weekly
stipend of S. and he remain at home with his
family. Everything Is also being done that can be
TO secure for him pension.
The beautiful banner which Is such an attractive
feature in our hall to-day. was presented to this
Department on the of our departure for Ma
tional Convention last June by the X. OF Mich
igan. May We ever prize 1t. not for its intrinsic
value alone, but because of the dear boys who wore
the blue, who loved Us in our girlhOod still love
us In our womanhood, and with whom we hope to
share the Joys and SORROWS Of their remaining days
and spend blissful eternity in the great beyond
Corps have presented to their Posts handsome
flags or banners, and goodly number have given
Election returns for 1856 entities this Convention
to PA representatives. To these would say the
experience Of the year has led to the following
recommendations:
/. That the per-capita tax be reduced to eight
cents for the coming year.
2. That the salary of Department Secretary be
made at least 500 and that OF Treasurer $40.
3. That books purposely made for fling General
Orders be ordered and presented TO every Corps
al bepartment expense, anu hssis.9bs hSPecsors
be specially directed to that all General Orders
are properly filed therein.
4. That If allowed by National Headquarters, In
spection be had early in the Spring thereby giving
new officers the benefit and that Assistant Inspect
ors give uniform instructions.
s. That proceedings of the third annual Conven-
plete history Of the work in Michigan. There are
about 100 reports OF the first and second annual
Convention now in stock, one OF which 10 given
each Corps when organized.
g. That $50, more or less, be set apart from De-
partment funds for Soldiers Home Library, and
added to as future Conventions see fit.
z. That in the meantime individuals or Corps
procure what reading matter they can and forward,
as II is understood To be much needed. Let the
same be reported to Francis i. Stephenson, Presi-
dent OF Custer Corps. No A. Grand Rapids, Mich.
5. That the Department furnish room or rooms
In said Soldiers Home at its completion, to be
known as the W.isC. rooms. Corps with large
| funds and little relief work could do the same.
3. That each Corps keep an account of the esti-
mated value OF all relief or donations, other than
money, and report the same quarterly to Depart
ment Headquarters, that credit may be received Of
| all relief done.
TO- That Corps having the old Rituals change the
wording on page !, to read the same as in the new
issue. AS they now are, Is an acknowledged error.
| Also service books.
IL. That when vacancies occur in Corps numbers
| they be again filed, keeping the numbers in our
Roster co mplete and consecutive.
H. That Corps be entitled 10 delegates to Depart
ment Convention at the rate Of one for every =
| members in good standing, each corps to be al
/ lowed one delegate, whatever It's number.
The prospects of the benefits and pleasures being
| and to be derived from the organization of the
| Woman's Relief Corps are very apparent from the
| evident thoroughly harmonious and united feel
ing ex1sting among nearly al Posts and Corps
/ understanding Of the nature and purpose Of the
Order than any ill-feeling. If all would consider
sonally with themselves, what grand results would
be obtained!
want to see Michigan march on and advance
with greater strides the coming year. have done
all could in the year just past, often sitting ut my
desk until late in the night, only regretng that the
weeks and months went by so quickly, and tha'
/ we could not press more work into a given space
| Of time. The pen-holder used to do a goodly
! amount of Department work present from
comrade who brought the wood OF which 1t Is made
| from the stoekade at Andersonvisle. IL is TO me
constant reminder Of the appalling sufferings en-
| dured there. and spur To renewed efforts IN mo-
ments Of WEAKNESS or encouragement.
| The associations of the Department officers al
Headquarters have been remarkably am!eable
cannot recall An unkind or unpleasant word during
our whole intercourse, but instead, the common
| acquaintanceshp that OURS before has ripeneC
into the warmest attachment and friendship. We
know each others worth, and / shall miss the
daily presence. We put OF the acceptance OF oul
Secretarys resignation TO the last possible hour
hoping by our assistance TO avoid IL.
The new Secretary has shown her adaptability Il
the work and has been of great service in th'
| short time she has been with US. The promptnes
| with which my assistants throughout the STATE
have responded TO calls has been highly gratifying
and duly appreciated; also their willingness Il
adopt all improvements and receive corrections
not one having demurred IN the least
To my firm friend, Mrs. Sherwood. whom we al
have reason to love- / owe a debt of deep gratitude
She has ever been an able, judicious, and kind adj
wiser. The Camptres and Reunions IL has beer
| my happy lot to attend seem doubly a pleasure
from the assurances we have that they have ten
ded largely TO the growth and benefit of the Order
| The Grand Army cOmrddeS-GOd bless them
grayitRte toward and we toward them, as
magnet to the pole, drawn by an honest affection
born of true, patriotic inspirationlove for and prd
| In one great. grand blu: common interest. an in
terest as precious to the humblest as to the mos
exalted. Comrades, have worked In unselfsl
devotion for you and yours, and wish to expires
my heartfelt thanks to those OF you who have stoo.
so grandly by me, and who have done so much Il
make the arduous duties Of my position pleasur
and delight. / shall never forget the loads tina
have been Lifted and rolled away by the warn
grasp OF some appreciative comrades hand. La
dies, thank you for the honor you conferred Of
me. thank you for your right loyal support.
have appreciated and treasured up every act Q
kindness. every good word. Nothing so encouT
ages and cheers as the knowledge that our effort
not put forth in vain. OF this have had abun
dsnt manifestation. Your perfect faith in my abil
ity has given Inc, week by week, needed strength
and patience and courage. Give to my successo
the same confidence you have given me. Hold M
her hands in moments Of dscouragement or trial
which is the true test of friendship Friends VIII
are friends on cloudless day only are to b
Stunned, while they who are the same throug
sunshine. cloud and storm, the same yesterday
to-day and tomorrow, nre as jewels Of untol
value.
Be not hasty to criticize, lest you be unjust Re
member the duties of Department President ar
onerous and sometimes conflicting and that we ar
told by their works ye shall know them"
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
Comrsde +. NJ. b. Scott, Commander of Post 81
Ottumwa, was soundly "caned" by the ladies
the W.RC. on a recent Campfire held at Sioux CITY
He insists upon il that he rather likes IT, and wi
not reform his ways OF serving the cause one part
Gle.
The Grand Army Adrocate published ut De
Moines, Is doing much to build UP the GAL an
W.R.C. In that Department. Its Relief Corps do
partment Is always lively and enthusiastic low
Is doing excellent work under an efficient staff
officers. Concerning National work in the Depart
ment we extract the following notes:
Department Secretary Is in receipt Of lette
from Past National President Kate Il. SHERWOOD
which speaks in highest terms of praise of low
W.R.C. work. It Is to Mrs. Sherwood that ID
Iowa Department owes much of Its success "a
prompt and timely advice and assistance give
when needed. The Iowa W.R.C. will ever hold /
high esteem this noble and gifted woman so dt
voted to the old soldiers cause"
National President Sarah E. Fuller has ar
pointed Rev. Mary GaraTd, our beloved Departmen
Chaplain, as National Aid on her staff. A bette
choice could not have been made from Iowa De
partment for, besides being gifted woman, Mis-
Garard's heart Is thoroughly In this work"
Mrs. Clara e. Nichols, Department President, In
stituted the officers Of James y. Steedman Corp
No. CS. Story County, and installed the followin
officers: Pres, Elnlira Hopkins; s. V.-P., Lizzi
Daugherty; j. V.-P., Addie Graves; Sec Mar
Ambrose Treas, Anna Gilger; Chap, Chariot
McBarnes; Con, Anna Norris; G., Marie Adams
Steedman Corps, Cleveland, o., also bears the nam
of the hero of Chickamauga."
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS
DEAR TRIBUNE: Judging others by myself
know that the Relief Corps eyes sean our column
with interest to see how good cause fares in oil
various Departments. In our prairie State, in spi
of storms and strikes and sickness, the work gos
steadily on, and though few " faint by the way
or answer the summons Come up higher" otht
workers fall into line and our banner still fioa
well 10 the front.
Corps No 10 Gen. Bailey, Girard instituted b
, Barbara Z. Pond April L: Pres, Elizabeth A. Ma
shall; s. V.-P., Carrie Smith; j. V.-P., Harriet
MAXWELL Sec, Julia L. Johnson; Treas, PauliI
I Ennis; Chap, Amelia Gilmore; Con-, Elvira Bore
r well; A. c., Theresa Gould; g., Jennie Yincen
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