The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-12-04

TO the will of the Heavenly Father. and place on
record In the words Of sacred writer the story Of
heT tic, whose offices IN ali forms OF benevolent
activity we can find language no more fitting TO
describe: She slte'chcth forth her hands 10 the
poor, yea; she siretcheth forth her hands to the
needy She lOoketh well 20 the ways OF her house
hold, and eateth not the bread Of ideness. Her
children rise up and call her blessed; her husband
also; and he pTai-eth herr
We shall miss her active earnest presence In our
social circles IN the place OF devotion TO sacred
duties and IN the several organizations for the pro-
motion OF charity, Temperance and intelligence on
whose work she has left lasting impress for good.
We cherish her memory and commend her virtues
20 the young whose welfare she sought with I'M
lIlhg zcal-AlrS II. J. LOOMS, T.. &. Wade, r. l..
Lampson, W. G. II. u; Eliza w. Howells, Rosa
Hoyt, Kate LOomis, W.RC
PENNSYLVANIA MEMORIAL HOME
Following Isthe Christmas appeal Of Department
President Helen g. Morrison, Of Pennsylvania.
Let there be hearty response;
sNErHPoRT. PA, Oct. I6 1890.
President and Members Of Corps No. -:
DEAR SISTERS: Nearly one year has passed since
The opening OF the PcnnsylyH Memorial Home,
hnd during that time have striven 10 do our
whole duty by those who have found shelter
der It's hospitahle ROOF. Never has charity been
more freely given than by the 400 women COM
q more conscientious effort than that made by the
Board Of Directors Of this Home that each dollar
OF good.
We now have In this institution 80 inmates. with
others coming almost daily, all Of which are in
need Of warm substantial clothing for the Winter.
Many ofthe Corps have volunteered 10 supply cloth
ing for some Of these inmates but all must loo pro-
yided Tor. The fact that we organization have
Incurred debt in establishing this Home; have ia
ken upon ourselves burden that will grow heavier
instead OF lighter until we are able to reduce this
debt by actual payment, t. sufficient reason why
we should economic In every way, that this pay
fnent may be large "a possible Consequently
We have deemed II reasonable 10 ask each Corps TO
provide box 81 warm, sea50nable clothing such
"a IN ans 4 IL
Let II be wide and deep, and with each garment
prepared, may our hearis 20 out i'm love aud SYM
pathy TO the aged veterans whose best years were
given In their countTy's service; 10 the wife and
mother who babe them God speed" and To- the
children whose veal we have made
selves responsible for And ~ the last garment Is
neatly packed and the cover nailed above u,
we not ~ iervent prayer bless God that such fra
terny such charity, put in the loyal hearts OF
the women OF Pennsylvania.
Let us prepare these boxes quickly, that when
The ifosis and SHOWS Of Winter come upon US and
the roaring wind howls around our homes, may
feel assured that one under the broad roof OF
49, - - a.. -.
Taiment or nouTi-hing food.
In preparing such box, remember that every
thing coming under the head Of men and womcn's
clothing. outfits Tor children Of all sizes boys
girls will be most acceptable. Bear in mind
things useful In the line Of toilet artices-brushes
combs, button hooks, etc; also In the sewing
Toom-pns, needes thread, bnttons, thimbles,
scissors, tape, darning cotton, patches, and every
thing we u-c Ia cur own sewing rooms.
Aud as we prepare Tor the happy, Joyous Christ
mas-iidc In our comfortable homes surrounded by
our loved ones may We not forget the feeble ones
In Memorial Home, lettering 20 near the grave,
nor The bright-fnced children who look 20 as for
their happiness. Can not make this Christmas
OF 1870 the brightest happicst day they ever paszed7
Can we not have IL rcplete with happy surprises
and helpful, kindly words % encourag, ucnt? and
we IN giving these pleasure will feel that life has
TAX on a greater peace, a holier joy.
Many times during tie last two years have ap-
pealcd 10 your generosity, and many times have
] received more than dared 20 ask And He that |
knoweih al our thoughts, WHO weigheth all our |
acts, who ~ not unrIndful OF the fall OF "A spar
row, will mete out 10 you tic blessings you have |
so .chly earned.
We pledged ourselves, dear sisters, at the sixth
Department Convention. TO do everything In our |
power to make this project an assured success. !
Tint we would not weary until h should stand |
upon basis Arm and enduring a. the foundation |
OF PenEsy lvaug's mountain ranges.
Let an unceasing earnest prayer
BE ours, for light, for strength % bear
Our portion OF the weight OF care,
That brushes into dumb despair
Ono-hah ihe human race"
All boxes intended Tor The Memorial Home shall |
be sent direct 10 BTonl,y!lie In OF the Nllron
Mrs Francis NJ Csrlin, who Will receipt promptly |
10 Corps or individuals for the same. Sincerely |
yours, 10 f., q. & L.-IIelen s. harrison.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
The Journal 81 Proceedings % Eighth National |
Convention, W.RC., Il now ready for distribution.
II is carefully edited and issued la good style Past
National President NiitenmyeT and Courade T. B |
Suliiugs OF Boston our " re. printer are TO be |
congratulated upon getting the work out when in
terest was at hOOd-tide.
The Journal Of Proceedings Of Seventh Annual |
Convention, Department or Ohio, W.RC - now /
Ia the hands ~ the Corps. IL contains fine por-
trait Of Lucy Webb Hayes. together with a neno- \
rial pGEe The report OF installation seems 10 have
been forgotten, but Corps members will find in the /
Journal Of Encampulent, by Past Department Com
luandcr Hurst, very full aud handsome account 1
The second week la November was a gala one 1
Tor Amos 4. Steele Corps, ", North Biuskegon, |
F9l Ira frfUf Ffrtrr
china wedding and had the annual inspection OF /
the Corps. Department President Flagg inspected |
and the Corps served supper IN GAL X. Hall Her
insruciions, we are told, were invaluable. and her
interest Ia the work aud her genial manner makes i
for her many friends The W.RC Of Michigan" l
writes Nellie Sprugue, Secretary, ." is to be con-
graduated ia having such a woman NJ It's head
Burnside Corps, 20 gave n very successful fair nj
Willard Hall, Washington, u. O., combining an /
entertainment program with dne literary aud mu-
steal features The sale Of fancy articles was large
particularly Of the Christmas varieties so greatly
in demand.
Tie National Prisoners Of War Memorial Asso
catOn will institute series % public meetings in
the large cities aud towns u the country for the
purpose Of awakening interest in the projected Me-
will be held in New York City. for which speakers
Of National rcpuie have been engaged
Corps ordering the little book Of entertainments
price - cents, prepared by Mrs IL r. Kramer 900 /
;. Forge street, Akron, O., express themselves /
greatly pleased. II IL much easier 10 work ao-
cording 10 plan than 10 so u alone.
For two years past the four Corps Of Los Angeles,
Cal, have cleared 5000 a year from their annual
fair, dividing up the proceeds. Another fair is ia
progress.
john T. Godfrey Corps. Of Pasadena. Cal, visits
the Veterans Home at Santa Monica frequently
carrying books flowers and fruits for the comfort
OF the old soldiers OF the Union.
San Francisco Corps are busy-Jamcs A. Garfield /
a calico social aud A. lincoln donkey party.
Apponlaitox Corps, Of Oakland, have given sue
Oessful apron social.
Religious services are conducted every Sunday
at the California Relief Corps Home, cleTgymen
donating theirseTvices. The Home has IA inmates
Will NJ. Van MtTteT, Department Aid. reports
that Robbins Corps 81 Upper Sahdusky, o., main
tains its proud record working band OF the 4
buckeye State. In September they leased the
dining hall Of the Agricultural Board aud cleared /
Go with which To replenish their relief fund. A /
seTe. 81 Alphabetical SoCiIis has been given during
the yeai under the auspices Of the Executive Com
mittee, proving both profitable and pleasant. This
Corps WAS represented at the District Meeting at
Mansfield by IL members. where all were hand
sOmcly entertained by Mclaughlin Corps. A SD
box has been forwarded tho soldiers Home san
dusky while the cash expenditures for relief last
year amounted 10 $500 Mary q. Weutzell De-
partment Inspector. Of Cincinnati. who inspected
tile Corps, pronounced their work perfecl A |
handsome record. truly, for any Corps.
Past Department President Geraldine Frisbie OF
has united her fortunes with Mr.. Albert
Hood. AfteT "A handsome church wedding Mr.
and Mrs Hood visited the charming Western Slope
resort, LAX Tahoe, and later took up
At Meulo Park. Congratulations aud best wishes
are showeTed upon them, la which IHE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE heartily joins.
Tod Post and Corps Youngstown, o., enter
tanned buckley Post and Corps. Akron, at a social
visit. Nov. %. Tod Corps IL highly prosperous,
and at their inspection meeting appropriated $40 /
each TO the Soldiers Home. Sandu-ky; the
Orphans Home, &enia; and the National Relief /
Corps Home, Madison. Jennie ;. Boyd President.
The GAR and W.RC. Of santa Cruz, Cal, are
making elaborate raugements for their Fesnect-