The National tribune., 1889-04-25
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS--NOteS from the Departments.
oH1o,s cENrrNNrAL YrAR.

oHIos CENTENNIAL YEAR.
The rounding up OF obio's Centennial year
brought with it many glorious results magnif-
cent showing for woman's work in every depart
ment, social, industrial, and philanthropie. The
most conspicuous Of these is the work Of the Won
ans Relief Corps, and Mary E. Bancroft, ohio's
Centennial President, has reason TO be proud Of
the results, they viii be spread before Conven-
ton which begun al Dayton, April "a
The year lsSs-s9 has been notable in Ohio W.RC.
circles Tor many things besides harmonious and
concerted action. The holding of the great Ma
tional Convention al Columbus, and the magnif-
cent arrangements projected and carried out; the
Inauguration Of the splendid work accomplished
for the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home at sam
dusky; increased activity in local relief; rapid &C
cessi0us of numbers and steady strengthening OF the
entire esprit de corps; ali combine 10 make the work
OF The year almost phenomenal. Mrs. Banerofts
last official work was TO issue the Memorial Day
programs prepared by the National Pension and
Relief Committee. benefit Relief Corps Home with
q oommendatory letter to the Corps Of Ohio. Mrs,
Bancroft was Loyalty supported throughout the
year by magnificent corps Of officers and COM
mittees all OF whom give her full need OF praise
for her wise, generous, and fraternal management
OF the affairs Of the Department.
The Department Of Ohio closed up the quarter
ending April 81 with an aggregate membership OF
1855; cash expended in relief for quarter s. AZ;
members and their families assisted l79; soldiers
and their families assisted, l,46i.
EVERGREEN HOME.
The exercises of laying the cornerstone Of the
California Relief Corps Home April were finely
carried out at San Jose, the GAR. and Masonic
fraiernties participating. John A. Dix and Phil
Sheridan Posts met the W.R.C. ladies at the depot
ana acted as an escort of honor. DR.. J. r. Secord
delivered the address Of welcome on arriving on
the grounds, and Elizabeth Darcy Kinnie, Presi-
deaf OF the Home Association. made happy re-
Spouse. The cornerstone was laid according 10
the beautiful Masonic ritual 10y Grand Master NJ.
n Estee and staff, the following articles having
been placed in a caslet beneath: Articles Of in
corporation and Bylaws Of the W r. c. ii. A; list
Of the present officers and members of the associa-
tioni copies Of reports of the several conventions
Of the Department OF California. W.RCa gayel
made from the wood Of the " Hartford ~; list Of
all who contributed toward the gayel: Grand Army
badge; Relief Corps badge names OF the several
Corps which contributed TO the building fund.-
10-cent piece found ut the PInafore Carnival,
given for lhe benefit OF the building fund: a ball
from the battlefield OF Shiloh names of all who
contributed TO the album quilt made for the bene-
81 OF the building fund; copies Of all the daily
papers OF April g 1859; copy Of the appropriation
buI: roster and rOll OF John a Dix Post and
Arcliileci IS harf : card.
Past Department Commander Solomon delivered
B ierFid euiogy on wonsn's work during and
since the wax. la the evening there a grand
banquet al which AIRS. hinne announced that
Mrs Gertrude smyth OF Oakland, the widow OF
prominent lawyer and a loyal soldier, had
offered 10 provide library as a memorial OF
her husband. Following Is extract from
Past Department Commander Soiomons dediea-
tory address showing how California stands by the
M-4LC and tle " .Ii.C. by California:
NO PoORHoUsE FOR LOYAL WOMEN.
To hear THAI az Old soldier, a soldiers widow,
is sii inmate OF al slnshouse cnilis my blood aud
ought 10 bring the flush O shane into the face OF
every true American. There Is no necessity of
ever permitting q veteran lis widow or orphan TO
become inmate OF such institution. The
Soldiers homes OF the United States man
EEea, and the bounty therein provided supplied
ia delicate manner that they are made 10 feel
thai tiiey inmates 81 charitable InstIlu-
t8ull, but members Of a home which properly be-
loHgs them and where they are a matter OF
rlshI aad justice accorded by The people of our
Country ~ a grateful acsnowi eogment of their
service for that country. such institution This
RfOIDcns Home Is 10 be. Not only The widows
ana orphans WA be sheltered mere and mo the
comforts and happiness OF real home, but those
good women y IO, IN the dark days Of the rebellion,
leii lnelr friends and families, TO the battle
fields aud into the hospitals and brought words
OF comfort and love into tie hearts of the dying
ailevaied The pains and sufierings Of the sick and
wounded. and watched DAY aud night by the bed
Size 81 those WHO lay with shattered limbs IN
gais awaiting tie angel OF death TO transport them
10 a belier word. These grand and llOOie-heaTted
women, who are known a. the army nurses, have
the consolation OF looking back upon that pc
Tloo 81 ieir l3yes with the satisfaction that many
poor soicier who may have forgotten their names
Vii cherish IN has heart a fond remembrance
81 tie gentle. cool hand that chased the hot fever
from has brow, and the loving aud sypatnIzing look
with lic! she nInlstered 70 his wants when he lay
helpless and MANNED IA the 10 spIta the bat
tIefieid i o those Of these noble women who have
resolved 10 pass iher reclining years ia our Golden
Stale, TIE doors OF This Home VIII be thrown open,
AID lei az hope that those who compelled 10
accept the benefits OF this institution will find
IAuea comfort aud happiness within its walls as
they gave 10 the men 10 whom they administered
their deeds oil benevoieuce and devotion. As sol
Siets cherish HE recollection OF army nurses and
tleir sacrificing goodness VIII Tie members OF
the Grand Army o. The Republic cherish aud
member tie great aid anu assistance rendered by
the Moulal's Relief Corps.
u recOlect rsght, at the banquet concluding the
Festivities OF the 20lh annual lsncampmcnt two
years ago al Los Angeles. thsi Eueanpulent which
A0nOred me by electIHg me Department Com
niauoer, Mrs Elizabeth Arcy KLINE lirst bFoach-
e. tge subject OF establishing q HOme for soldiers
widows ana army nurses IN an eloquent address,
which brought forth the enthusiastic res onse from
Mr- spence, PuI me Gown for SIG0 for That iIsli-
tasoh- from liiat time until the present Mrs
hlnne aud the ladies associated with her have
worked and tOled increasingly and with energy
Ailslt could only be exerted Ia such noble cause
thaI tic Home j. today an accomplished fact.
the sum OF $4,000 las been Contributed by be-
nevoient and charitable citizens and tie different
Relief Corps OF the stale. 4 publicspirited gen
t8einan Of tlis beautiful valley donated I'VE acres
q land GA which VIC are Row assembled, and the
Legislature o. te State appropriated 50 0JJ, partly
70 ald IN the construction ana furnishing OF the
Rome and partly 10 provide for those Who VIII
IlosT can we ever thank these ladies for their
nObie work OF love? How can we ever show them
sufficiently that We fully and from our hearts APP
lreelate tAe!r goodness 10 those who are dear 10
Us as the dependents OF our comrades who have
joined the majority OF the Grand Army on the
other side, where We sure 10 fOIlow2 ] know
Of only one way OF demonstrating apprecia-
Ton o. their great and good work, and that il by
resolving right here TO actively aio and assist them
tocomplete, furnish and provide for this Home that
= may become worthy example for other States
10 follow u other States. a. doubt not will fol-
low tDls example, tie credit Of having first esiab
llslaed such an institution VIII be due to Cali
10 Ma and IA the Slate Of California II Will be
acknowledged a. the greatest OF all charitable
deeds Of tle MOmaus Relief Corps. Ii was a hard
struggle 10 accomplish what they have done but
4eaace Las lis victories well war" and this
A. lie grandest victory Of the noble auxiliary TO the
Grand Army Of the Republic.
Department GIeanInsS.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS
DEAR TRIBUNE: The thanks OF the Department
are due 10 Mr- IL Scranton, OF CsInbridgeDoFt fol
tie beautiful manner ia which he repaired M