The National tribune., 1886-07-08
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS--NOteS from the Departments.

HEADQUARTERS woMAS's RELIEF CORPS,
Boston. Mass.
SARAH Z. FULLER, National President
ELEANOR b. WHEELER. National Secretary.
OUR ARMY WORKERS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Some time since there was n
notice In your paper requesting that all Army
Workers" should describe their work. that some
measures might be taken during the present Con-
gress for the benefit of that almost forgotten class
During the Winter Of 60 and Ca / served
matrons nurse in the post hospital at Munfords-
vile, Ky. i was greatly exposed TO the cold by
being compelled to perform part of my work in n
long she'd used as a dining room and in which
had to assert and divide out clothing for patients.
There was no protection from the cold but
thickness of boards. This exposure brought n
catarrhal trouble, that has never left me all these
years since the war and grows I advance
in age. III you can in any way aid me in procuring
something more than the sl2 per month that re-
ceived from Government at the time performed
the services, you will be comforting lasting favor
upon one who Is now needy and in destitute cir
cumstances. Some of the soldiers that were in the
hospital during the time that was there will be
reliable and willing witnesses for me.-Mary K.
Bell, New Richland, o.
THE BUaLs GALL
DEAR TRIBUNE: The grand Bugle Call, a series
OF 10 evening enierainments and many matinees
IL at Hood tide Thousands Of people visit the beau
tiful Memorial Building daily, including visitors
from the surrounding country and States The
entertainments have been varied, consisting of
plays, concerts, fancy drills by the famous Toledo
Cadets, the Mikado fan drill by 20 young ladies'
amateur Ministries, a full orchestra each evening,
dancing, and many other popular features All
three floors occupied the middle floor, or Me-
mortal Hall proper, having been devoted to war
relics, OF which there IL a magnificent collection.
Comrade w. III. Woolson, OF Chattanooga, Tenn
has brought up superb cargo fresh from the great
battlefelds of the South.
"Wednesday, June 30, was Grand Army Day, and
the BuEle Call management were complimented by
the presence In the hall Of President r. b. Hayes
and Chief Justice Waite, besides Col. A. L. Conger
Battels. Department President, WR.C., and Gen.
j. 8. Trowbrdge, of Detroit. The addresses of all
were finely received, Gen. Hayes and Gen. Trow-
bridge dwelling largely upon the duty of the United
States Government 10 deal as Justly with the men
who fought her battles as she has done with the
men who bought her bonds They were frequently
interrupted by the applause which followed. show
ing how truly the heart of the loyal people IL beat
ing for the men who saved the Nation.
A visit TO old Fort Meiss, the headquarters
OF Gen. Harrison in the Of 1872, enjoyed
In the afternoon. IL is proposed 20 the Trustees
OF the Soldiers Home by citizens OF Perrys-
burg 10 donate 60 acres Of land for Home pur-
poses the site Of Fort Meigs 10 be held as conse-
Grated ground. Chief Justice Waite, Past Com
handkerchief Kountz ex-President Hayes and
others have united In recommendation OF Fort
Meigs as suitable site. Great interest is centering
In the project
BUGLE-CALL VISITORS.
Among the many W.R.C. and GAR. visitors to
the Bugle Call, al of whom have contributed
largely 10 its success are: Mrs Lucy Webb Hayes
Mrs. Robbins, President OF Corps No Y, Adrian,
Mich; r. w. Surby, designer OF Grand Army
Chart. Battle Creek Mich; Capt. George E Lemon,
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington. ID. c.; Lieut..
Frank Brownell. THE avenger Of Ellsworth" and
family; Mr.. Byron Andrews of New York Mr..
Charles Selden, General Manager Of the b. & o.
Telegraph Service; Mrs Gen. A. V. Rice, Ottawa,
o. Among contributors to the Relic Department of
valuable trophies are: Comrade Surby battlefield
relics; Gen. NJ. Comfy, ex-United States Minis
ter to Honolulu. Sandwich Island euriOsities Mai.
O. Il. Bliyen, Chicago. Indian relics. The Buge Call
at its hight will write you OF results.-Forsyth,
Toledo. o.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN
DEAR TRIBUNE; Champlin w.R.C.. No. Al. sends
greeting. We have been organized a little over
year and doing nicely; have assisted several
soldiers and their families during the past Winter.
hefd are aDe PsGenf hnane'ay rSst ana OorPs
consisting of pork. beans. ham. pickles, cheese,
cake and coffee, was partaken OF. after which re-
Lawrence and Glover. Several Of the boys from
the Soldiers Home were there and looked as
though they were enjoying themselves The gath
erng broke up at late hour all voting 1t success.
On Memorial Day we presented the Post with
nne flag The presentation speech was made by
our President, Mrs. Malleit, and feelingiy respond
ed 10 by Commander Christensen. The boys
seemed 10 feel very proud Of their present. We
assisted the Post In decorating the soldiers graves
IN Greenwood and Mt. Hope Cemeteries. special
carriage wRS sent to Fulton Street Cemetery TO
decorate the grave Of Gen. Champlin for whom
their Post is named. The boys who went invited
did. In the afternoon Post and Corps took car
riages. and with well-hlled lunch baskets all went
out TO the Soldiers Home, where after picnic
dinner, we assisted In defeating the piece of
ground set apart for the cemetery OF the Home IL
+ lovely spot, on rise OF ground that overlooks
the Grand River, which IL but few rods away.
The lot 10 surrounded by an oak grove, and taking
eli things into consideration 1t Is beautiful spot
old soldier could wish In which 10 sleeD his
last sleep. The first to be laid there was John
Moore, aged ~, who belonged TO the Goth n Y. He
was buried June 2 1885, from the Soldiers Home
here The following Is list OF our officers: Pres,
Allie MGllett; 5 v.-P., Katie L; yoight; J:y.-P.,
snsia NJ Pulleni Sec, Emile v. Wilson; Treas.
Mary Phillips; Chap, Sarah Hilton; Con- Ida Me-
Donald; O., Maria J. Summerlin; A. c., Ida Hill
tom A. G., Mrs. Powers.-Emilie V. Wilson, Sec
rotary.
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Hiawatha Post and CORPS have
many pleasant times together, and the evening of
May 2S was one of them. II was Post night but
the Corps asked adnittance, which was courteously
granted The excuse for the intrusion was apparent
when Mrs. Fraser and Mrs Kingnian the Presi-
dent and Senior Vice, In behalf of the Corps pre-
scented 10 the Post a handsome altar cloth and
beautiful silk flag. The ladies made appropriate
remarks In presenting the tokens of our esteem,
and Past Commander Hill responded in his usual
happy manner. A social hour followed cnliyened
by cake and lemonade and stirring music by the
band. which the ladies pressed into service. Me-
mortal Day was observed by Post aud Corps and
citizens generally. Rev Comrade Gill delivered a
hne address; union choir, the band and drum
corps furnished good music, and Mrs. Chase, De
partment Secretary, read Mrs. Sherwood's beauti-
ful poem Forever and Forever" At the ceme-
terry 10 young misses placed flower and evergreen
crosses upon the graves OF comrades and the cross
raised 10 the memory Of those sleeping in un-
knownRraves WAS surrounded with BOUQUETS placed
by comrades and ladies of the Corps Tribute was
also paid to sisters memory. The article In issue
June ~, on Hon. f. n. Morrill,, Is just tribute to
one OF our most respected citizens. He is member
OF Hiawatha Post. and his wife is a member of the
Corps-Juiis Chase. Department Secretary.
AN AcRosTIc.
unfurl the banner DER our hero's graves.
Loosen 1T folds and let 1t gently wave,
Yielding its sinuous length amid the trees
Slowly and sadly 10 the passing breeze
Sweet be his rest despite Nations tears
Unmindful of the flight OF passing years
chief
strengthened hraternally by common grief
Guard We his memory as a sacred dover;
Rich Ii the heritage he leaves our land
name foTfamed and honored a vast power
Naught can It's glory dim. IL still shall stand
III towers OF granite rock return to primal sand
M. A. r., Plum City. Wis.
MILWAUKEE, SOLDIERS HOME.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Comrade Berry had requested
Mrs. Roby 10 visit the Soldiers Home in Mwau-
kee and under the escort of Mr. Webster Of Chi
esgo, Mrs Roby and myself left the city for n sur
vey OF one OF the National Homes for our disabled
coHnTades Arriving in Milwaukee we took a car
riEge and drove to the Home, which l. about three
miles out. The grounds spacious and during
the Summer months delightful. We met on our
way thither many Of the boys in blu" going
building Itself In ample well beautiful built
OF milwaukee brick and stone with turrets and
towers. We were ushered into "A wide corridor
where many soldiers were sitting standing or
walking about, all striving TO enjoy themselves in
their after dinner hour A very pentlemanlv Ser
fsarlr o1a,- snF