The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-07-05
RELIEF CORPS NEWS,
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from the Departments.
HEADQ'Rs WoaIAN's Relief CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE GAR,
DETROIT, MICH, June, 1883. }
oFFIoIAL STATUS OF THE RELIEF CORPS.


DETROIT MICH, June 1885,
OFFICIAL STATUS OF THE RELIEF CORPS.
The unusual warm weather of the past week
has reminded us that the time is at hand for
Summer emigration, but this year we shall
forego our usual outing" and instead apply
ourselves diligently and increasingly, in the
cool Of the early morning and the heat of the
day, to our interesting and loved work.
During the past week cash and order for sup
plies were received from Texarkana, Ark, they
hoping to complete their organization before
the close of the month. Georgia and West Vir-
ginia have been heard from, and Corps will, we
hope, be organized in both shortly. Amanda
Murdoch, National Aid for the latter State, is
doing much to create an interest in that To-
cality. To her is due the organization of Fell
ton Corps, No. 2 at Rowlesburg.
A National roster has been completed and
issued to Departments; anyone desiring will
be furnished copies. The roster was made ont
from the returns of March 80, with a few ex-
captions
Since then Corps No 4, New Mexico, has
been received through the efforts of Maggie
Monroe Rudsille making three Corps there
instead of two. An Old Folks Concert, under
the supervision of Mrs. Rudisiile at White Oaks
was most successful, netting them about $50.
Provisional Department of Rhode Island was
organized with permanent Department June
tional Instituting and Installing officer; off
cered as follows; President, Sarah c. Mason
Pawtucket; S. V.-P., Maria q. Cord, Westerly
J. Y.-P., Maggie Hamilton, Newport Sec,
Emmie Bowen, Central Falls; Treas, Cherry NJ.
Hobart, Pawtucket; Chap, Mary B. Kingsley,
Providence Inspector, Louisa i. Davis, Paw
tucket; Counselor Cornela 7. Goffe Central
Falls; Insttuting and Installing Officer, Mary
French, Pawtucket; Delegate, Louisa NJ.
Bowen, Central Falls.
The following is taken from the able report
of Harriet L. Reed, Assistant National lnspec-
tor, for Department of Rhode Island: found
the books most admirably kept and everything
in complete order. Strictest economy has
characterized the entire workings When Mrs.
Sarah G. Mason was installed Provisional Presi-
dent Dec. 80, 1887, there were five Corps with
1856 members, though only 1l9 in good standing
On the 9Th of June 1888, there were eight
Corps with membership Of 81. There was a
debt of $S9.73 owing National Treasurer at the
beginning of the year, which was cancelled be-
fore inspection, showing most commendable zeal
and prudence. During this administration
$3.50 was expended in relief and $50 turned
over to Posts"
The returns for March 80, end of first quar-
ter 1888, show membership of 59,29I and ], $40
Corps, an increase of 81 Corps and 1866 mem
bers; 4,932.49 expended in relief; S4,58913
turned over to Posts 6,958 soldiers and their
families assisted. We have reason to expect
q still greater increase for the second quarter
ending June 80, judging from the encouraging
reports received from numerous Departments.
-ARMILLA a. CHENEY, National Secretary.
THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT IN THE SOUTH.
DEAR TRIBUyE: Some additional account TO that
already appearing in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has
been called for at National Headquarters, concern
ing the visit of the National President TO Iennes-
A welcome extended
time the warn-hearted comrades met her upon
her arrival at Chattanooga and domiciled her at
the Palace Hotel. Chief Rea and
his genial wife came hour later, and thus in
that eutcrpr9ing Southern ciLy-so full of historic
interest-met the executive heads of the two grand
organizations winch work with such untaggl ne ar
dor and unity for one great sacred cause. IL was
Department Eucampment week, and comrades
from Tennessee and Georgia called to pay their re-
spects, and expressed their delight at meeting in
their own country the National President. Relief
Corps prospects were cluyassed and various Opiu-
ions given regarding the establishment Of Corps ia
the Southern States.
Next day Lookout Corps. No. . was organized
with % charter members. The ladies intelli-
gent, accomplished women, and an ornament to
the Post who in turn very proud of them.
4 Corps No. attended and assisted in the organize
ton. Great preparations were made for an enter
iaiument and public installation of officers in the
Opera House, but TO the disappointment Of all it
Tained in torrents all the afternoon and evening.
The best of feeling exists between the two Corps.
They hold meetings alternately for instruction and
drill, each attending the other meeting and taking
advantage Of having National officer Of whom to
ak questions. We feel there is seed planted in
Chattanooga that will bear rich and lasting fruit.
The officers seemed admirably chosen, and as
follows: President Helen VI. Nixon :. V.-P.,
Hattie s. Stewart; j. V.-P., Eva A. Wilber Sec,
Katie A. Brise; Treas, Mamie A. Stops; Chap,
Charlotte l.. Ball; Con, Lulu A. Newcomb; g.,
Lizzie q. Brse; A. c., Mary Il. Merrill; A. e.,
Nettie y. Brown. The President eyinced special
talent and gift, and is already delegated to impor-
tant work The most considerate care and atten-
ton was shown the National President making 1t
a time long 10 be remembered by all. The Com
radcs God bless them, untiring in their at
tentons, being determined no point of interest
should be forgotten. We visited Mission Ridge
Orchard Knob and the points that lie between
We climbed the dizzy nights of old Lookout, stern
aud grim; looked down on Moccasin Point, and
followed in imagination the marching lines Of orr
dear boys they drew the foot of the mount
ain and crossed the Tennessee at its very base
/ We stood on the very verge OF Sunset Rock,
watched the dip and swoop OF the restless buzzards
and the enchanting landscape below that stretches
/ away in the distance. We stood on the National
! Bridge, and listened to its dull echoes below We
/ saw the house where Grant had his headquarters,
and the hydrants still in use, belonging the sys-
/ ten Of waterworks put in by that great General.
In company with ~ comrades and ladies we
drove to the flr-fained battlefield of Chicsanauga
sat under the same tree where Thomas, the gallant
and brave, stood with field glass in hand directing
/ his command; camped and ate dinner at the
| refreshing and far famed Crawiish Spring and
drank water that flowed over the same rocks that
il did more than 20 years ago, giving new life and
/ courage TO many thousand thirstng souls. On the
/ very grounds where we ate our dinner was fought
!
/ present participated. Many the stories told
of 4 charge here, deploy there act of STRAIT
egy surprise. 1t a fascinating spot, and we
f. fingered until the shadows began TO grow long,
| when reluctantly started back each bearing
! some souvenir by which to recall the day SO Won
( deriuily and pleasantly spent
Next day the National President babe the new
friends good-by, feeling, OH differently from the
| almost dread with which she met them when she
| came. Then they were strangers and unknown
now they friends and brothers, u fraternal bond
| between them that no other organization create
| They call me comrade, the name Of all most dear
the name that thrills one through and through we
| know not why.
The Commander Of one Post, A. ]. Gahagan, Is
a North Carolinian, loyal and true with war ex.
perieucc full of privation, romance and danger
He is now one of the responsible and staiwari
business men Of Chattanooga. The other Com.
mander is Col. Trindle, Superintendent of the
National Cemetery, courteous gentleman, who
sacrificed limb IN the service. We need no re-
reminder Of the delightful days spentat their houses
and on those sacred grounds other than then
pleasant memory, but by, sit at the
desk, there sings all day beautiful knocking bird
a gift from tie generous hand of Mrs Trindle
He seems happy and joyous in his new home, and
IS constant source of inspiration. The Nationa
President wishes every Southern city where Pos
exists were blessed with Corps good as those il
Chattanooga. We viii hope, and trust, and pray
Emma Stark Hampton National President.
Department GIeanIngs.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN
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