The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-08-15

ency, so strong in It's very simplicity inclte us
to nobler lives and diviner aspirations;
Resolved, That rs we realize that In the very
fullness OF an active. useful life, our sister was
summoned to life ETERNAL we will so emulate her
virtues that when the Angel of Death comes to US
he shall DO transformed into the Angel of Resur-
reoton:
Resolued, That to her husband, and our oomrade.
as he sits in the loneliness of this Gethsemane, we
give the assurance of the sympathy and prayers OF
the ten thousand loyal Christian women who
compose the Woman's Relief Corps, Department
of Ohio;
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed upon
the records of the Woman's Relief Corps, Depart
ment of Ohio and that copy be sent to the family
of the deceased.
Florence NJ. Whitfield, Cincinnati; Kate f. Put
nam, Springfield; Mary Il. Eager, Wauseon
Elizabeth Sutherland Heron, Department Pres-
dent; Maggie Brooks, Department Secretary.
May Iowa here bring tribute of respect to Mrs.
Lucy Webb Hayes7
The W.R.C was honored by her as a member
who was deeply interested in the welfare of our
soldiers and our country. Iowa mourps her death.
Our Nation is bereaved of u brave Christian wom-
an, whose lovely character will live In the esteem
Of ALL The universal sorrow for her loss is an en-
during monument to her memory, grander than
any fashioned by sculptor's hand.-N. @. w.
General Orders. No 10, Department Of Iowa, also
enjoin upon all Corps the draping of charters in nc
cordance with National instructions, in memory OF
Mrs Hayes.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
John f. Godfrey Corps, No. As, Pasadena, Cal,
celebrated its second anniversary on the afternoon
OfJuly 8. In connection with the anniversary ex-
ercises, a reception was rendered Mother RAN
som y and Mrs. Gen Fremont. The latter. how
ever was unable To be present on account of illness
very pleasing program was given, including adj
dresses from Mother RANSOM Anna r. Smith,
(another army nurse, who honored us with her
presenee,l Department Commander Geo E. Gard.
Rev. d. ID, Hill and Commander w. Is. Van
kirk. Mrs. Hayes also an army nurse, was called
upon, but excused herself as being not q speaker,
but worker. Many guests were present from tho
mr. nf InaA n0a los and uyfa ~ or
the program was finished the ladies of Corps No.
~ served REFRESHMENTS the guests being grouped
around small tables suited them best, and the
time for an hour more given UP to social enjoy
meHt, large delegation of ladies accompanied
the visitors to the train for Los Angeles and from
the many expressions of pleasure received we
felt assured that our friends felt well repaid for
coming. John II. Godfrey Corps was organized
two years ago by Mary b. Tempeton, Instituting
and Installing officer, Department of California,
with IL charter mombers, and now numbers nearly
TO- Is prospecting we'll in all respects finding plenty
OF work and doing 1t gladly and willingly, remem-
bering for what and To whom we are pledged
Cynthia II. Clnpp, Corresponding Secretary.
Liberty Corps, No. g. with visitors from Liberty
Post and Lyon Corps, Oakland, passed very
pleasant evening recently.
James a. Garfield Corps. No. 81, Is congratulating
Itself upon the efficiency of its Secretary Addic j.
Mcfarland, was has not been absent from her post
since her election.
Phil Sheridan Corps, No. q San Jose, INDUCED in
progressive eucher, dancing and refreshments on
the evening Of the 10Th uIt In entertainment of its
friends II was n delightful social evening.
Stan King Corps No 10. gave its first progressive
eucher party a few days since with great eclat.
The entertainment gives by~FaTragut Corps. No.
30, the evening OF July 10 for the purpose Of fur
nishing room In the W.R.C. Home, realized
nearly 500.
This Department during the first half Of this year
expended Ca 63 I'm relief 81 32430 in relief other
than money and gave S977.75 To Posts. It's affairs
are prosperous, and harmony prevails every where.
Lincoln Corps, No. 3, San francisco, gave an in
vitaiion social July % in aid Of its bazaar fund.
The realization, the amount OF which Is not re-
ported, quite satisfactory and Is ali net to the
fund, as all supplies were donated.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The Midsummer meeting of Forsyth Corps.
Toledo, o., was held at Memorial Hail. Monday
evening, Aug. 5. Col. keubert, Chairman OF the
Relief COMMITTEES, IN making his report. spoke
highly of the aid and sympathy received from For
syth Corps; and DR. Bacon. on behalf Of the Post,
presented the Corps witha beautiful banner, which
was gracefully accepted on the part OF the Corps by
Mrs. Goldsmith. It's President.
The Department of Iowa thinks that Il Is about
time Iowa be given chance To show what she can
do in the way of furnishing COMMUNICATIVE Chief
OF the GA.R-particulary as Iowa the first
state 10 send ont company OF enlisted soldiers ut
Lncolu's call.
Minnesota, at hand The report Is very CONF
plete. and shows earnest and well-dreeted work.
Among other interesting matter, II appears that ut
the close OF 1883 there were 53 active Corps, with
lts2 energetic members, aud that $3.50. 80 had been
expended In relief s5l7 s. turned TO the Posts
and n comfortable balance remaining on hand.
y
hibit. The membership at the close of lssS was
tsiS. divided into 1876 Corps net gain of So
beers and IS Corps. Relief was promised to 2 l0t
persons and So. 1898 Ina money expended therein.
Between the close OF the year and the holding
OF the Convention IN March, there were added IS
Corps. with a membership of 3I
They have been growing rapidly In faf-oH Wash
ingtun Territory. According to- the report OF the
last Convention during the year preceding the
membership grew from 23l TO 3g1. divided into ID
Corps. The report entire shows earnest interest,
progress beyond the average and relief furnished
at equal 90, " not higher than larger Depart
ments ratio of relief to membership being taken
tho basis of comparison The Corps ut large
will unite ia doing honor to their piucky sisters,
laburing under many difficulties. IL II sad
incidence that the Convention was held Mt Spokane
Falls and the report printed nj Seattle, but IL is
one that brings forcibiy TO mind the necessity OF
Just such works OF mercy rs that In which the
" re. IS engaged
Dister Corps. No. 2s3. Dayton, o.. within month
after institution grew in membership from 70 To So
paid for all liz supplies, except the charter which,
turned over s25 to the Post, and has remaining n
healthy general fund, The officers President,
Annie Sage; Sco'y, Ella ). Jordan and Treas.
Heltie Barbour
The Department President OF Massachusetts re-
ports for the half year ending June so. 1889 SIs
expended In relief, and si,fii7S turned over 10
Posts, and relief other than money to amount OF
sis936 furnished The Department contains Us
Corps with "a membership of 4, 567
The W.R.C. held Eucampmcnt with tine
Wayne County IN. y } II x :. A. Mt Sodus Point
n. Y, the 18th, 18th. 18th and 10th inst,