The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-11-21
A rnrcH1Na INCIDENT.


At nm Enoampment in ono of the Western Terri
tories the name of Annie Wittcnmyer, our National
President was mentioned. An old veteran sprang
10 his feet and stretching out his right hand,
claimed
do you see that arm7 That Is Mrs. Wttcn-
myers arm. IL was wounded at the battle of
Shiloh; the Surgeon going to take It off. but
she plead for II, and ho allowed her TO dress and
care for it, and 1t got WELL and Is now rs good as
the other This left is mine, but this good
right arm belongs TO Mrs. Wittcnmyer. God bless
heri"
The audience responded with hearty cheers. and
tears were in many eyes.
BANQUET AND BUSINESS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Forsyth Corps, Toledo. o., Is
noted for entertaining her Inspectors hand
somely, and this year crowned all former festivi-
ties. To Sarah NJ Il. BRttels Past Department
President had been assigned the work OF iuspec-
ton, and as she is fayorite officer In Ohio wher-
ever she goes, the occasion was a memorable one.
Arriving in Toledo Monday evening, Nov. II, she
was given n grand banquet at Memorial Hall The
tables were laid in Relief Corps coors-a yellow
table, red table and blue table, placed In the
form of a cross. All the delicacies in and out OF
the seHson, were served, after which regular pro-
gram OF toasts was carried out under the direction
OF Cora Day Young, Past National President. who
as Master of Ceremonies, more than usually
witty and sparkling.
Emma Goldsmith. Corps President. opened the
program with fervId and eloquent address of
welcome TO the official visitor of the evening, and
extended wRrmest greetings to Louise A. Robbins,
Past Department President OF Michigan, guest OF
the Corps. In reply Mrs. Battels delivered one OF
her earnest exhortations to the Corps to forward
in all good works, embclishing her remarks with
rich treasures Of orHtory and research The re-
marks of Mrs. Robbins were most beautiful, couch
ed in chaste and elegant language, and full of
announcement to all who listened To her
Forsyth Corps Is noted for the large number Of
professional women in her ranks and on the occa-
sion named Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, Past De-
partment Inspector, aud Jennie X. Griffen, Past
Corps Secretary, gave humorous reoitatons To en-
liyen the evening; while Emily Bouion, OF the
Toledo Blade responded for the Press In tho
same earnest style that has given her such warm
place in tic hearts OF American women. Louise
Markschefie Of the Toledo Journal, followed with
few words scintiilating with wit, she being no
less brilliant of paper than Appropriate
marks were made by AugeronR Rice Thrift. Past
Department Inspector; Julia Rice Seney, Assistant
Inspector, and Mary Metcaf Rice, wife OF Gen. A.
V. Rice. three Of Ohios most brilliant women.
Martha j. Foster, Past Corps President, responded
most happily when her name called, and
Emma Sibey Peasc. Past President. being deialn-
ed by tiie arrival Of little grandson OF veteran
Anna Il. Howe spoke most earnestly in her name
The evening was made complete by the exposition
of the work OF the National Association by Kate
Ii. Sherwood, Past National President. whose
rival from beyond tho made n Corps ovR-
tinu. Mrs. Baiteis presented with beautiful
howers by Martha J. Locke, wife Of the late ID.
Il Locke OF the Toledo Blade.
The following day spent by Mra Balteis Ia
Corps inspection: officers books Ia tie morning,
the Corps ia the afternoon Ia the evening shc was
denee OF Mr. aud Mrs. &. l.. Marble where shc was
entertained. Those receiving with her were LenoFe
Sherwood Marble. Kate Il. Sherwood. Louise A.
Robbins. Mary NJ. Rice and Cora Day Young.
Among the guests present were Gen. and Mrs. J.
w. Fuller, Gen. and Mrs. q, G. Doottle, Gen. and
Mrs G. T.. Young, DIR. Albert CiAypooi. Com
mander, and Col. L. Il, Little, Past Commander,
Toledo Post: Commander g. w. Munsou FoFsyth
Post aud Mrs. Mnnson; Judge Acknowledgement
and Mrs. ID. X. Austin; Judge aud Mrs J. H. Tsney,
Capt. and MTs. H. q. Bacon, Capt and Mrs. r. q.
w. Foster. Capt aud Mrs. Stewart, DIR. j. T. Woods.
DIR. aud Mrs Kitchen, Gen. Ben Le FefeVTs. ex-
Member of Congress: Capt. and MFs, Alexander,
Capt. aud Mira. A. M. Woolson. and Mr. and Mrs.
j. ID. Irving.
CURIOUS REQUEST.