The National tribune., 1889-12-05

General Orders, No. 6, of Emma H. Lowd De-
partment President OF MISUNDERSTANDING l..
Elliott, SecTeiRTy-giYc the following:
Number of members ia good standing $500,
Expended for reef..... 2g3 %
TsTned over to SIC 20
Relief other than money 6y5 %
Total 6ss a
The following paragraphs indicate "a busy Win
ter for the W.lt.C. Of the odd Commonwealth"
Attention IL called To the Circular iEsued by the
Trustees Of the Soldiers Home which accompanies
this order. The new plan adopted by them for
covering the expense Of furnishing the rooms AS
signed To- the Corps must necessarily tax our re-
sources 90 greater extent than before IL hoped
that Corps that hhs already applied for n room
will be discouraged because the sum named seems
large, IA terms of gradual payment may be made
with the Treasurer Of the Board, Remember that
the needs Of this grand charity were never no
pressing as now. The enlargement Of the Home
involves largely increased expense la It's nainten-
ance about lao more veterans will be sheltered be-
meath It's roof. The coming Of the National En-
cAnpment To Boston next year absorbs To "A great
extent. the energy and funds Of many friends OF
the Home, and prevents any attempt 10 hold a
large fair in its aid. We must depend upon the ef-
forts OF individuals, and we look To Corps To
support this noble institution Ia its time Of need
The s25 covers the expense Of furniture matresses
and piilowA; all other articles In addition TO
this sum. Fourteen Corps have already applied for
rooms in the new addition. Union Corps No. ~ of
Peabody. leading OF with the FIRST payment Of
Sig5 In cash.
The eighth annual Convention Of the National
Woman's Relief Corps will be- held In Bost0n
The mother Department OF our Order HIust he pre-
pared 10 extend them welcome such as we alone
give. We need the aid OF every member OF the
Order TO make IL success, and We shall call upon
all 10 do their part. Committees viii soon be or
ganized TO plan aud execute tile work Of prepare.
ton and future orders and circulars Will give in
etruction for your guidance. Meantime let ali
Corps anticipate this by raising the necessary
funds to meet these calls by such methods az they
may deem best. Tenders Of service and IN oney are
already coming Ia from all parts of the Depart.
ment aud Nil are proving their understanding of
| fraternity and loyalty.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Boston has been honored bv "A
visit from the National President, Mrs. Annie Wit
tenmyeT aud all whose privilege IL was 10 be pres-
| ent with her were impressed with the sincere
devotion that noble, loyal woman has la the Wom-
| ans Relief Corps.
Gen. Lander Corps, No. 20, Lynn, had It's annual
inspection on Thursday. Nov. IL, by NJ. A. a. Robin
son, Of Salem. Members were present from Salem,
/ Baugus Marblehead aud Swampscott Iennie
Sawyer has been quite i'll Mrs. Clara II. Smith has
| been on a tour of inspection.
Col. Allen Corps, No. ", Gloucester, presented
Installing Officer. Eva 4. Cook, with AN elegant
| steel engraving.
H. n. Warren Corps, No. 90, was honored by a
| visit from Department 0fficers--senor Vice M E
Knowles, Junior Vice A. A. Wales, Treasurer Har.
riette l.: Reed, 1. and ]. Officer Eva r. Cook lex.
| cutve Board, l.. r. Flowers and Eliza n S,iIas
| Department President Emma B Lowd was unable
| 20 be present on account of previous engagement
| Emma 4. Mansfield inspected the Corps; the work
was well done. Much credit Is due the efficient
| President, q. Della Lock, who works with a will
| and energy. The Corps already at work In
assisting the Post IN grand fair which is lake
place in April. fine collation. was served speeches
| by all the officers present and most enjoyable
evening passed by all who were privileged 10 be
present.
J. Il. Gould Corps, No. 65, Stoueham, was in
spected by Margaret Is Cutler, of Woburn on the
evening of Nov. s.-Abbie J.. Whitney, Department
Corresponding Secretary. Southampton Mass.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
DEAR TRIBUNE; very interesting meeting OF
o. *. Hall Corps, No. 25 Department OF New Jersey
was held on the evening OF Nov ii nj AsbuIy Park,
Inspector tanning being present. After the In
speotor Lad completed her duties and three cand-