The National tribune., 1889-04-25

boy contributed to the support of the master and
the master the mother, therefore the boy con-
tributed to the support of the mother. This is
decision in equity that will apply TO about 10000
poor black mothers similarly situated.
New Hampshire GAR and W.RC at their
annual assembly, formed joint committee to pre-
pare memorial to the Legislature praying for the
establishment of Soldiers Home. Lydia A. Scott,
formerly of the National Pension and Relief Conn
mittee, W.RC., is member.
Phil Kearny Corps. No Al, Farmont, Mimi.
though onlya year old last December, feels as big
as any so writes n correspondent. Eighteen
members added during the year; entertainments,
Campfres, relief extended and Post assisted in
furnishing GAR. Hall, making up record to be
proud OF. Centennial inaugural celebrated by Post
and Corps with flag festival and supper. Ex-
year, and the Post declare they have been :" born
again since the Corps came into existence Off
GERS: President Ellen Price; S. V.-P, Kate Sperry;
J. V.-P Lottie Taylor Sec, Stella Rice; Treas,
Esther Sherwood; Chap, Helen Williams Con-,
Carrie SweaTengen: G., Ada Walker a. c., Ida
Swearengen; A. G., Jane Dale
A beautiful quilt presented Mrs L. NJ. Pryor, for
two years President of Dexter Corps, Wellsville,
at installation supper, is highly priced by her;
gift of the members of the Corps Officers, 1889:
President r. H. Boyd S. V.-P., Mrs. Aldrich; ].
N-P., |. J.. krep Chap, a. Murrey; Sec Ella
Freeman; Treas, Miss Nettie Hakes; Con-, Mrs.
Ockerman; A. c. Mary Colts; G., ID. Kemp; A. G.,
Miss Mary Pryor
welLearned compliment to one of the earliest
and ablest workers in the W.R.C, is paid in the
following from the Albuquerque Daily Citizen, to
the Past Department Secretary of Iowa, and the
now President of the Provisional Department of
New Mexico, from whose faclle pen an interesting
article appears herewith Col. Lee H Rudisiil,
gallant veteran from White Oaks. whose handsome
wife Is at the head of the Woman's Relief Corps of
New Mexico, a lady who has more executive abil-
ity than the combined New Mexico Legislature,
visitors to the GA r. Encampment The Ciii-
hopes that Mrs. Rudisill will be reelected to
fill her present position for many more terms"
II is proper TO add that the husband in this case
was elected Department Senior Vice Commander
at the Encampment; that he was soldier of the
6sth Ohio is finished writer and Christian gen
tleman, and gives Mrs. Rudisill every assistance
in her work.
The fourth anniversary of John G. Runnels
Corps, No. 80. of Nashua, n. H, memorable
occasion. banquet-tabe laid for $50 per
sons, Matte b. MoultOn, National Instituting and
Installing Officer, among the invited guests and
speakers of tie evening, q lady who, as first De-
partment President and in other capacities has
done grand work for the State Mrs >. A Staniels,
Department President reviewed the work of the
Department, and made a warm plea for the pro-
posed Soldiers Home, Nancy w. Moore, Past
Department President, complimented Foster
Corps on its relief work and pronounced it one of
the best in the State. Sarah e. Runnells, Corps
President, presided gracefully.
Nevius Corps, No. /, Rockford, Ill., had many
calls for help last quarter, and expended Sl4S III
lief The visit Of Marengo Corps to witness ballot
ing and mutations was much enjoyed; lunch
served before the departing train. Emma Elliott
is the efficient Corresponding Secretary.
James Down, Cheboygan Mich, would like the
address of Miss Price Nurse Second Corps Division
Hospital August September and October, 1864,
City Point Va
Chamberlin Corps, No. 4, St. Johnsbury Vt,
realized SIS5.75 from their Old District School"
entertainment divided equally between Post and
Corps, which will join hands in furnishing room
at the Soldiers Home, Bennington. The enter
tainment is recommended to Corps desiring to get
up something inexpensive with drawing powers.
The Post has invited the Corps and Sons of Veter-
to join them in Memorial Day observance, for
which the town has voted Sl5O.-C. A. II. Thomp-
Atan April entertainment of Dexter Corps, Brook
field, Mass. the Post present money was raised
by having numbers ranging from to so; each
person drawing number was to earn the amount
designated, contribute the same to the Corps, say
ing how it was earned, causing much amusement.
The Corps, IS strong, is not year old until June