The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-11-20
THANKSGIVING.

considers the high price OF potatoes eggs and other
staple articles Of food supply this year, IL is readily
seen how hard IL will be for the veterans with i'm
creasing families and decreasing incomes to spread
the feast of Thanksgiving.
The far-sightedness OF the Relief Corps whose
duty ii Is to quietly aud unostentatiously piece out
the needs of veterans families without subjecting
them 10 the humiliation OF making pleas for aid.
must provide for these things
Dear sisters Of the Relief Corps, you know where
these families 10 be found. Meet together, pack
a wcii-flled basket and send II TO each with your
love and prayers. Only the recording angel will
ever know the joy and delight you will bring 10
those whose lines have fallen in hard places Only
In this way you bring the spirit of thanksgiv-
ing into your own comfortable homes.
IL Is "A pleasure 10 know that veterans In the
Homes provided for them by the States are also
10 be remembered. Word reaches us from MassR-
chusetts, Ohio and California-and doubtless the
other States are doing much-of boxes Of fruits
and other good things to be forwarded for dislri-
button.
Who are the men That should be able to give
thanks that we have a united and peaceful aud
happy country. unless IL be first the veterans who
fought for il aud saved It.? A Thanksgiving, In
spirit and in truth, may it be 10 one and all.
oHIo's CALL FOR CHRISTMAS.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or ONO
WoMAS's RELIEF CoRPs,
AUXILIARY TO THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIc
CAsToE, O., Nov. !, 1880.
General Orders, No. II.
The dreary dnysiof Autumn, with chilling winds
and leahess trees remind us forcibly that Christ 3.
mas is fast approaching, and that immediate prep
aFation should be made to formulate the work that
the Woman's Relief Corps Of this Department have
Ia the past responded TO so gladly.
As recent visitor TO the Ohio Soldiers and Sail
ors' Orphans Home AT Xenia. we were fcryenty
impressed with the mRgnauimity of our splendid
States which there supports and ins,rucis nearly
thousand bright and happy children, guiding them
10 lives 81 usefulness. Through the Grand Army
and earnest effort Of our late lamented queenly
sister, Lucy Webb Hayes, was this beautiful Home
established. IL is therefore with pleasure we rally
forces TO bring good cheer at Christmas time 10
the hundreds OF children there gathered. Cora Day
Young, well and favoraby known in the ranks
Of the Womans Relief Corps, as Chief Matron Of
the Home possesses the intuitive quality OF filing
a mothers place 10 all. Her advice and counsel
will aid in bringing enjoyment 10 every cottage.
Department Commander j.. II. Downing cordially
invites the " re. 10 join the Grand Army in this
generous mission at Christmas time. IL is with
pleasure we accept this measure Of o-opeFaiion,
and hope all will respond 10 our call A. follows:
pariment Treasurer during the month Of Eovem-
Der an amount equal to 10 cents for each member
ia good standing. II this amount cannot safely be
donated, smaller sum will be acceptable.
III. Should Corps contributing desire division
OF the amount 10 the Sandusky Home fund. they
should state in sending. Otherwise the amount
entire will be credited TO the Xenia Christmas fund
III The following members arc hereby appointed
10 constitute the Christmas Committee. The first
three named viii he "A standing committee during
the remainder Of the year, fuliill any duty that
may be required: Chairman, Ada y. DeWolf Corps
&C. Columbus; Nary ". McQuiston, 20, Xuua;
Hattie A. Robinson l2l, Dayton; Myra Bowling,
], Toledo; Laurcua NOrlhoutt. lO7 Troy Mary G.
Morrison, .. Columbus Helen L. Clark, g. Can
ton.
~. Boxes Of well selected gifts will be accept
able, but mus be forwarded as early as Dec 4 20
the Chairman, care Of Wells Post Hall. This will
enable the committee 10 know la sufficient Tune
the articles 10 purchase.
V. Corps should likewise arrange a Christmas
for the families Of soldiers in their midst that have
not the full measure Of this worlds goods. Pro-
vide wisely Tor comforts lacking, aud throughout
The State. lctit be known, wherever Relief Corps
exists. that the soldiers sacrifice las grateful re.
membrance
by command Of ADA +. CLARKE. Department
President.
ALICE N. Rex, Department Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF Pennsylvania.
DEAR TRIBUNE: There il nc cessation In the good
work Of the W.R.C Of PennsyIVania although
but lev 81 lie Corps give as an opportunity 10 give
AN account Of their d0iuRs. The Peuu-yIgania
Memorial Home n the great object Tor which all
are working though ia Instance h the local
relief work overlooked.
Corps 22l Of Sunbury, assisted Post 355 at a pub
lie reception n Their new and beautifully furnished
hnl! GA the fret Of May, aud presented to the Post
beautiful rug " ith the q. A H. badge in the center,
surrounded 10y tie old camp kettle aud tent. The
Corps 10 work ing faithfully FOR the Memorial Home
Mary a. CressiugeT, Of the Department Council,
II President OF Corps ~.
Corps ~ Homer City, one Of the new Corps Is
not disposed TO be a laggard in good work Their
FIRST aid was la the services Of Memorial bay, which,
By bringing la the children, they made the most
impressive Memorial service that Homer City has
ever enjoyed. The 3th Of July they held festival
To aid the charity fund Of their Post aud cleared
$3.50 Since us organization last ApTl this IoTps
las greatly increased mem bership aud promises
4 10 be one 81 TIC best Corps ia the Department.
The Memorial Home being the object t. which
all eyes u the M.kG. are turned, causes "A great
many visits % ihis beautiful spot The first Corps
10 visit the Home Ia body was Corps 80, Of Knox,
aud after very pleasant visit 10 the inmates aud
inspecting The buildings aud grounds they met ia
Au Informal way with u. X. Brady Corps H. aud
spent a social evening. They remained over night
az the guests Of Corps a. returning home the ne Al
morning. lew days nftert Corps Is, of Stralton-
4 VILE spout the entire day picnicking the Home
/ grounds, aud bad a very enjoyable time.
bl Alt nDitllik Oh aug 81 "a taQltH Oh AOFnS
+ Of Clarion, visited the Home, driving ~ miles la
4 carriages Though rain marred their program
+ they were delighted with their visit
Ola sept - Corps l26, Of New Bethlehem. visited
the Home, expecting with their Post hold good
/ picnic The grounds, but the rain descended Ina
perfect torrents and they spent the day in looking
/ over the buildings and indoor pleasures. After
I paying "A frateFnai visit To 4. r. Brady Corps tile
comrades aud Corps returned 10 their homes feel
j iHg "a new incentive in their good work. Corps
/ l26, though small la numbers, II large in good
I works AT their fret social they melted Sgs. On
Memorial Day held "A festival, from which they
/ realized 500. Sent il TO Home fund. The q. A H.
| aud sons 81 Veterans ably assisted, which Was
rccprocHted by treat given by the Corps 10 these
4 organizations
On sept. 10 Irwin Corps gave "A reception in
honor Of the FIRST anniversary Of lis Organization.
/ This Corps Instituted by May Il. DugAune
! with 10 members, aud they now have "a member
4 ship Of a. in good standing. They have expended
4 "A large amount I'm relief, having sent $40 TO the
/ Memorial Home, aud have materially aided Post
1870 Their reception was IA success the hall crowded
with friends Of The @ A. aud w re the speakers
all dwelling upon the work Of the loyal women
/ during aud since the war There were patriotic
songs by Squire Holmes. Of Posi- 100 after which an
/ elegant lunch was served. aud then AT "a late hour
! all departed for home wishing Irwin Corps God
speed aud many happy returns OF the day.-kAte
\ Nj. Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Department Of
4 Pennsylvania
| MEMORIAL HOME COOK BOOK.
/ DEAR TRIBUNE: AT the Department Convention.
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