The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-09-06
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from the Departments,
HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS, :
AUXILIARY TO THE GAR,
DETROIT Mich, Aug. 20, ISIS.


business for which it is called is completed.
ii. The National officers will leave Detroit Mon
day morning, sept. 10, and arrive at Columbus IN
the afternoon of the same day.
III. National Headquarters will be established
at the Masonic Cathedral, South Third street Ses-
sonS of the Convention will be held in the Second
Presbyterian church.
~. The National Council will meet on Tuesday,
Sept. 10, a. M, at Headquarters Parlor, Neil
House.
" The following are appointed a Committee on
Credentials: Armilla 4. Cheney, Detroit Mich;
Sarah G. Mink, Syracuse, n. Y; Gertie Rogers,
ngliwau[ee, Wis; Sarah Martin, Brooltield Mos
Emma Manchester, Lincoln, Neb.
They will report to the Chairman Immediately
upon arrival in Columbus That there may DC no
delay. Changes made in list of representatives
must be Immediately reported to these Headquar-
tiers, including the names of those who have
signed and others elected that the National Secre-
tary may make complete roster of all entitled to
membership.
should a Department Vice President, or other
officer already entitled to vote have been elected
a delegate the Department thereby loses a vote
lInless said officer resigns delegate). IL present
as officer it cancels her Office as delegate and
no alternate can act in her place.
All vacancies must be filed within the Depart
ment in which they occur none can be filed after
the delegation leaves their State.
VI. On Tuesday evening, Sept. II, Wells Corps,
OF Columbus viii tender q reception to all mem
berS OF the w re. and their escorts at the lnstilG-
ton for the Deaf and Dumb. After short pro-
gram win be Misunderstanding and general greetings,
where we hope to renew old acquaintance and
form many new ones.
On Thursday evening the Womau's Relief Corps
will tender reception to the Grand Army of the
Republic.
| VII. The National officers hope to welcome the
comrades from every State at Headquarters both
socially and for counsel relative to the best adj
vancement of the W.R.C. in their localities. Com
rade5 are cordially invited to attcbd Wednesdays
p M. session and listen to reportsof National Off
| GERS
VIII. The exeuplifeation of the Ritual will take
place Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Sun
day-schOOI room of the Crown Street Methodist
/ Church; this service will be rendered By Wells
tional officers.
TX. The following appointments are announced;
National Aids-Califoruia-Sara Pratt Carr, St.
Helena; Connecticut-Mary j. Merriman, Bristol
DalEota-Sarah r. b. Smith Grand Forks; Illinois
Sue 4. Sanders, DeInvan; Kansas-Emma a.
BedelI Larned; KentucE y-ICliza Niche Ctoviug-
ton; observation-disclosures e Wood Winthrop;
). Agnes Parker, Brocilton; Mehigan-Carrie y.
| stevens, stanton Susan K. Winans, Lansingi
Minnesota-Alary E. Starkweather, St. Paul; Ne
| braska-Lyde NJ Bohne, Grand Island; New
Hampshire-Celia F. Z. Foster, Milford New
| 4Iexico-Lna Parker, White Oaks Ohio-Belle
l. bagey! GAINESVILLE. Assistant National Inspect
District Of Columbia-Aattie K. Bowen,
Washington. Press Correspondent, L. May Wheel
or, indianapolis. Ind
X. Ali questions requiring answers at COnyeu-
ton will please be forwarded TO these Headquar-
ters Immediately, the same to be compiled and
read with answers at convenient times during
sions. This IS 70 save valuable time and relieve
the executive officers also that due consideration
may be given the questions and correct decisions
rendered This privilege IS open to all members Of
the Order.
XXI. The following is the gratifying result of the
year ending June 30 1855; Corps ], III; members
63,2A Gain during the year: Corps, 45S; mem
bers Ia, 6J6 Expended for relief $50 220.Si; turn
ell over to Posts S23 06s5I total, S73, 25932. Num-
Der OF veterans and their families assisted Il774.
XII. We feel obliged to again refer to the subject
of transfer cards Every Corps President is hereby
ordered TO examine the records see and know
what has been Issued within year, and correct
mistakes wherever found. Until now card has
been printed except visiting (Others were simply
I folded paperJ These cards do not say what they
he gfu al Inc atgarfll
Transfer" or " Honorable Discharge" Within
two months two visiting cards have been presented
/ 10 our own home Corps with applications for mem
bership by transfer, and from states where ex-
! pect perfect work. There is fujl ana COM
pete stock Of all cards rs found on acquisitions and
! Corps should order At least sample Of each. If
/ Department IrcasureTs holding visiting cards Will
! forward them Immediately 20 National Treasurer,
/ they viii be exchanged for the improved ones by
! paying return postage.
Again Is our country called to mourn the loss of
/ one OF is brave defenders and illustrious men.
| Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan, commanding the
/ Armies of the United States. died at Nonguitt,
Mass, Sunday, Aug. 5, 1888, at 1920 o'clock p m.
/ Thus the earthly career of another OF our great
men IS ended Death, with his relentless sickle, IS
gathering one by one the heroes and idols of true
American loving hearts While we bow in silent
| submission to the DEGREES of the AlI-Wise our
hearts go out in sympathy to those who left to
mourn. Feeling that voiced the sentiment of our
entire Order, the following telegram was sent:
DETROIT, Aug. g. 1883.
/ To Mrs Gen. Sherfdaa Nonq,stH, Mass:
/ The Eoman's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grand
Army of the Republic can but mourn the loss of so
/ Iustrous star in tie galaxy of country's de-
| tenders your devoted husband, and offer our
warlnest 50 mpathy 10 your great bereavement.
! (Sgued) Emma STARK HAMPTON,
National President Roman's Relief Corps.
! AR11ILLA a. CHENEY, National Secretary. 3
Looking back over the past busy months of this
/ administration, it is with mingled feelings of pride
and sadness that the last General Order is issued.
Pride, because OF the great advance the Order has
| made, the increase of its membership, and great
amount OF relief extended. Sadness, because the
! happy business relations existing between US and
! every Department will soon be terminated. Many
of these officers have never met face TO face vet
feel they are old and valued friends Not discord-
ant note has been struck from tue beginning to the
/ end. We have managed and planned and wrought
! together. We have strengthened and cheered each
| other. Friendships and attachments have been
formed that time alone sever. We know their
characteristics needs and desires, and looking with
| mothers eye to their welfare have learned TO
love them like children
In closing the work of the year, words are in
adequate to press the thanks feel for the many
| many courtesies and kindnesses received through
the comrades OF the Grand Army. They have up
held US III work, often rendering valuable and
! voluntary service. Many words of wisdom and
| kindly advice have been CLEANED from their large
| experience and broad views of life which have
| been most hopeful and encouraging. To work in q
| grand cause with such grand men rs are found in
| the organization to which are auxiliary is an
! incentive to the purest motives and highest mental
attainments. All we give in return is our best
energies and a heartfelt God bless you.
BY command Of EMMA STARK HAMPTON, Ma
| tonal President.
| ARMILLA a. CHENEY, National Secretary.
ARMY WORKERS BANQUET.
! The Banquet and Conversation of the various
! classes of women who went to the front for heroic
service during the is TO be held in the dining
/ hall of Wesley Chapel, Columbus, only min
! utes walk from the state House. The dinner will
/ be served at O'Clock, and be followed by a re-
hersal OF the experiences and incidents of the
This will be of the most interesting meetings
! ever held by women. All diet-kitchen managers,
army and workers of every class invited.
| The general officers of the W.R.C and Department
Presidents invited also to be present and share
in the pleasures of the OCCASION The price of din
| ner has been fixed by the caterer at Sl50.
A CORRECTION.
! By referring to my book of questions and an
swers see, either through copying or Typography
ical error mistake has been made and rs busy as
we are at National Headqu must stop to cor
rectit. Question; If Department Convention fails
to electan alternateatlarge one be elected now
! III the same manner as vacancy is filled, not?
! The answer should have BEEN 1t is practically of
no importance. The vacancy is filed by the next
alternate-Emma S. Hampton, National President.
OHIO AND NATIONAL CONVENTION.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: The near approach of the 22d
| National Encampment, GA. r., and the sixth Ma
tional Convention Of the w K. c. is evidenced by the
| unusual hustle and stir apparent in the Capital
| city. Wherever we turn eyes can see the
| tainment of the multitude and especially from the
! Headquarters of the W,R.C. From my window,
where write, can watch the erecting of various
buildings and the pitching of varioustents the
| extensive grounds of Camp Hayden, which reaches
from Eighteenth to Twentieth streets east and