The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-10-28
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ierS--NOtes from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoMAS,s RELIEF CORPS
SAN FRANCIsc0, CAL.
I71lz,u,-ryr D'A. KLINE. National President.
Nnll-rl- a. IlAnurrs Nniinnnl NnnrninrN


DEAR TRIBUNE: We still have an occasional
call at Headquarters from those who have been
wandering up and down our coast counting
their few remaining days with such nicely as
To return 20 us only in time TO say their adieus
and arrive home IN the expiring hour OF their
tickets.
Mrs. Moore. the Senior Vice President Of the
Department Of New Hampshire, only regrets
that the 18th hOnr is not more remote, and,
with Mrs Green delegate from New llamp-
shire has marveled much at the ways and
means of our Celestial inhabitants from the
Flowery Empire, and like many another VIII
60 away with n vast array of curious reInem-
brances in addition to her pleasant recollections
OF things native and indigenous.
Our business hours are from till p. M,
Monday Wednesday and Friday and although
there is considerable tedium in the never
ending round of question and letter answering
and other matters OF one kind or another, IL is
sometimes very pleasantly relieved, as last
week when Mrs Capt. J. Sewell Read called.
Ia December ls62, Mrs. Read left California
for Boston with her husband, commanding the
California Hundred. She was with Capt. Read
most of the time until February, 1864, when he
was killed at Dainsyille, Va, in a sklrmish
with Col Mostly, OF guerrilla fame, who de-
oares Capt. Reads mon TO have been among
the most gallant fighters that he encountered
during the war. This Mrs. Reads first visit
since that time, is naturally fraught with much
of pain rs well ms pleasure, but still she leaves
us with great reluctance and would gladly stay
longer. or always, among the scenes that are
full of memories for her
We note with pleasure that various Corps in
California and other Departments are resuming
the entertainments and sOcials that were in
terrupted fora time during the Summer months.
These gatherings of Post and Corps will in
evitably result in a closer union, each with the
other, and greater possibilities for harmonious
cooperation.
HOME FOR MOTHER RANSOM
Fair Oaks Corps, of Sacramento, Cal, has
given an entertainment which must have ma
terially swolled the relief fund, gladdened the
hearts Of the workers, and have occasioned
among the lady managers pardonable mani
festations of pride. The net proceeds are 70 go
TO the enhancement of the charity fund, which
is the center and material essence of the prac-
iical work OF the organization, and upon which
there is liability of call to be made at any hour.
There is no way in which our funds can be
more successfully or pleasantly augmented than
this Of concert, lunch and other forms OF enter
tainment giving, and while we take pleasure
in them and in hearing OF them our satisfaction
comes in learning of ultimate uses to which the
money is put We have received particularly
gratifying letter from Mrs. Hazard, President
of Frank Bartlett Corps, of Los Angeles, Cal.
They have been able with the assistance Of
S35 from the GAR fund and SIS from Gelcich
Corps, to furnish two rooms completely and
very comfortably for Mother Ransom. There
is some movement being made toward building
q house for her, aud il is 10 be hoped il may be
done She is army nurse with a splendid
record, and now that that she is incapacitated
bydecliniug years, il is an honor and pleasure
TO provide for her comfort since her country
has forgotten her. We take pleasure in send
ing you the following received from the Cor
responding Secretary of Candy Relief Corps:
1.-The rooms Of Candy Post, GAR, Of GlOvers-
vile, N. y, were invaded on the evening of
their meeting few weeks since by the ladies
of the Relief Corps, the occasion being the
presentation of very beautiful flag 10 the COM
rades IL was presented by Miss Nandenburg
in q very neat and appropriate speech, and
a short poem, written for the occasion, was
receited later by Miss Hall. After the response
by one of the comrades all Joined heartily in
singing rOnsing ohoruses Refreshments were
served by the ladies andwere highly appreciated
judging from the way they disappeared. This
is the second time this year the Post has been
surprised ia this manner, the other occasion
being the presentation Of handsome altar lamp
and window decorations, all Of which help to
make the rooms among the most pleasant in
town"
RELIEF FUND SACRED TO SOLDIER CHARITY.
From letters received at these Headquarters
we fear that there Is a tendency 10 lose sight
in regard 10 the dispensing Of charity. BY
reference 70 Article Q Section 2, IL will be seen
that one OF the objects is TO assist such Union
veterans as need our help and protection, and
10 extend needful aid 70 the widows and or
phans of those who have fallen. To find them
homes aud employment, aud assure them OF
sympathy and friends. To cherish and emulate
the deeds Of our army nurses, and Of all loyal
women who rendered loving service 10 their
country in her hour of PERIL There can be no
doubt that there are many outside these limits
deserving the best efforts Of those in position
% aid them but as we could by no means EN-.
brace all they must be left 10 the consideration
Of other societies. Within these restrictions
there Is easily found more than enough for
willing hands and hearts 10 accomplish. Under
Article 10 We find a specification OF those to
grhom our relief funds may be extended with
fhe additional injunction that any donations
60 this fund shall be held sacred for such pur-
pose" The matter has not at all assumed q
EeriOns character, so a word only is sufficient.
HEADQUARTERS GIEANINGs.
General Orders, No. 5, issued by Mrs Parker
Department President Of Massachusetts have
been received at National Headquarters. con.
tanning much instruction TO Corps relative 10
coming inspections. As these inspections arc
OF importance we wish TO call attention 10
them ms the time draws near for the several in
spect0rs and their assistants to~perfoIm their
duties.
communication has been received from
Mrs y. Florence Barker, Chairman of the Pen.
sion Committee for Army Nurses containing
encouraging news Of the work accomplished by
that body.
Letters from Albuquerque ~ NJ, report
growing Interest IN that quarter and increas,
IN membership. They are among the mos
active In joining with the Post in raising funds
for their charities through pleasant entertain.
ments. Thus they combine the useful with the
agreeable.
Application for a Corps at Flagstaf. A. T.
has been received by Mira Russell Department
President OF California, aud the supplies have
been sent 20 Arizona Corps. No. b.
We also notice the institution OF Lieut. #
j.. Neal Corps, No. 81, az Bethany, Mo, auxil
iary 10 Mead Post, No. 1924 Aug. Is, 1886. by
Mrs. Nellie $ Lord. Institnting and Installing
Officer, Department of Missouri Also Gen. q
AZ Smith Corps, No. 81, AT Sedala No. on Sept
j. 1886 instituted by Mrs. Rose L. Kimlall
Assistant lnstituting and Installing Officer
AT Norwich, Conn, +" The Rose OF New Eng
land Corps, No. l6, WAS Instituted July 2s
l5s0 with 35 charter members. auxiliary q
Post No J.
Mith many regrets we chronicle the death o
Dis. MARGARET Corey, mother Of Mrs. Emily L
SiDley, Provisional President Of the Depart
ment OF Rhode Island, who passed away Sept
- after long and painful illness. ii Is tht
1rst break ln the ranks Of Tower Corps. o
PaWlncket, Il. j., in which Mrs. Corey had beer
cheerful worker She bore her long illness O
nearly a year with Christian patience. an,
LuaInr Is.Tl r.Mf .=r.raa 4. 4.