The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-02-20


10 its objects aud their own excellent work, and
closely connected with yon in tho past, earnest
cO-workcrs were, with myself, commissioned by
Department Convention ut Dayton, o. April 1882
to perform this pleasant duty. The honor con-
ferred on by this appointment appreciate
beyond expression. We, as u committee deemed
no place so fitting your home, among your life
time friends. to bestow upon you the token OF APP
probation of duties well performed, and come
tonight and bring to You the love and esteem OF
10000 loyal, true-hearted women of Ohio, and tie
high regard of the Grand Army of the Repnb
lie, who have ever recognized your devotion
TO the brave aud true. There has been connected
with you in your labors who has ever been
devoted to our cause, the Department Of Ohio.
W.RC being the recipient of many lnvors ut his
hands, and To whom NIL members of this commit
tee are grateful for favors unnumbered: and we,
desiring to show in this testimonial, in some way,
that we are not unnndful of his valued services,
and to make It still more precious TO you, have
combined with the Department OF Ohio W.R.C., III
their gift, and have prepared this medallion OF him,
your husband.
Receive from us this token of their and our love:
so great Is it that would have IL encompass
your life; would we could make this its symbol,
n talisman against every i'll. II is white stone
marking bright spot in your aud our lives May
the pure gold of friendship md love he around you
over. Pearls gems Of the ocean. sHid to- bc
caused by rays of sunlight shining through tears,
congcalng them. IN This they emblematc of
the loving words and deeds that you have sent
sunshine through the fears Of sorr1wing, troubled
ones, whose lives have been made more blcst by
your gentle mnstrations They are also emblem
attic of the gems of n crown that Cometh to those
who weary not in well doing.
The time may como when those dark trcssca
Will be white with the SHOWS that never melt
and those hands and feet less quick perform the
behests of u mind and heart which, while life lasts
and reason sits OF her throne. will never cease To- be
Interested in all work for suffering humanity, and
especially FOR the defenders OF country. Then.
rs you sit and muse with this nestled in the snowy
lace at your throat, your fingers touching il Cress
ingly, may memory bring forth her treasures for
your inspection; among them may you find the
love and respect that j. 80 justly bestowed upon
you mt this time. aud may there come TO You the
their life work, but who, while they live, will ever
feel themselves honorcd In this pleasant duty and
In being your devoted friends.
MRS. BANCRoFT's RESPONSE.
Mrs CHAIRMAN: There moments In our
lives when any language we can command seems
inadequate to- express our sincere and grateful APP
probation of honors bestowed with eloquent words
of praise from those we love. To you, Mesdames
Battels Young, Shucr, Clark, Hedges. of the
mittee my good sisters with whom / hnyc been
intimately and pleasantly associated ia dHily
employing our principles, aud through you TO the
grand sisterhood of our Order in the Department
whom you represent, my heartfelt thanks go forth
in accepting from your hands this testimonial, as
q tribute of love and fraternal regard.
Your sweet, tender words In communication Of
my efforts and labors ns your Executive head in
the past touch mo deeply, and more lhun COM
pensate for the consecTation OF my best energies
and talents to the advancement of the noble Chris
tinn principles which undero and govern the
Woman's Relief Corps. Its sacred obligations,
involving overcoming duties. with charity as its
central figure, WAS constantly before in dis
charging the trust assumed at the fifth Depart
ment Convention.
Az we review tho history OF our Order since its
organization at Denver, it's unprecedented growth
It's marked prosperity. the high standard attained,
stamp II ns the most systematic dispenser of relief
among women In the world, There then comes To-
IA u deeper love for the work. and our hearts 90
out II, Thanksgiving and praise 10 the great Com
maudcr who guards guides and direct. every mem
Der la their labor uf love Let IA be ever mindful
Of the sacred, tender and loving duties have
siincd rs the loyal faithful auxiliary OF the GRIND
Arm s,fTt -. II. F..ff.
express the indebtedness aud gratitude feel To lhe
Department for the earnest, generous support 80
chccriully given me during my administration.
From river 10 lake the Corps promptly responded
and assumed now duties that came to with an
interest and cHgcTness unsurpassed, thus largely
contributing toward tho success OF the National
Convention held within the borders of our great
State: also, In fulfilling tile pledges made To- our
Grand Army comrades, to do our whole duty to
the veterans at the Home, in providing many
articles to comfort them in their declining years.
Ladies' OF the committee, il cannot be considered
inappropriate " express, though ebly, my great
pleasure ut your departure from tho usual se.cc, ion
made by Department Committees ON the precedent
established. congratulate you that la your deter
minniion 10 surprise mo you have 30 sscrediy
guarded your secret that not even a whisper has
ever reached my OF the great happiness ia store
for me. though fitting response II more difficult
In consequence. II would be useless aud idle for
me TO even attempt To express rs / would wish
again aud again my delight aud happiness that in
your generous and loving remembrance of mo you
have also remembered aud huuoTcd him who
since our organization, has been the stsuch ndyo-
cate. friend and supporter OF the WomHu's Relief
Corps
For this kind remembrance of the Department,
token Of its love aud esteem. thank you aud
ali and assure you that during the remainder OF
hfcs journey this testimonial will ever remind me
OF tile grand noble and loyal si-;cghoUd with
whom was closely aud pleasantly associated
ia cxeiuplifyiug fraternity, Charity and IOy ally.
Deeply grateful rs / feel I cannot express myss}f
better than IN tho closing words 81 my last official
communication tn the more than 1900 members
OF The Womnn,s Relief Corps In THE Department.:
Would that might utter all my heart can feel
But there are thoughts weak words will not
The rnrcst rrui,ngc Is the last to fall.
The strongest language hath no words at all"
SOCIAL FESTIVITIES
DEAR TRIBUNE IL would take columns To tell Of
all the good things that belell tho Committee on
Testimonial To Mary l.. Bancroft, Past Department
President, w X. G., la their visit To- Columbus @
Feb 4. aud g. 10 carry out the instructions of the
Department Convention, held in Dayton, %. There
were none absent from committee bat u few
from Our best workers associated with Mrs Baucruft
were detained mt horne by illness and unavoidable,
causes. We missed Louise A. Roland Department
senior Vice President; Rinns G. Holiday. Past
Junior Vice President; julia Gordon Past Junior
Vice President Louise NJ. Terry, Past Department
Chaplain; Angcrona Rice Thrift. Past Depart
mcHt Inspector; Elizabeth Mansfield Irving Past
Department Inspector. aud others, who we know
longcd To bc WITH It's 10y their earnest expressions
OF regret. The first day entertained at ;
o'clock luncheon by Mrs. bancroft i'm her lovely
home, where everything was prepared in her own
exquisite way. In the evening LhC exercises Incl
dent To tho presentation OF the testimonial took
place, which elsewhere reported Kate Il.
Sherwood, Past National President; Cora Day
Young, Past National Senior Vice President Allie
ShuicT, Past Department Senior Vice Pre- sidcnt
aud Sarah NJ. T.. Ba,tels Past Department Prcsi-
dent were the guests OF Mrs Alice r.. Peters wife of
q. G.. Peters, the prince OF manufacturers. in their
pantal home, to whom we indebted for cour-
tesles unnumbered Their hospitality is as un-
limited as their hearts are large. Mrs Peter gave
an elegant seeond.day luncheon to the visiting
ladies and other guests. 20 ia ALI when the tables
and the menu were marvols OF taste. The hours
spent la this lovely home were "a dream Of delight
May all their lives be "a full of happiness ~ ours
have boon while their guests. We visited both
branches OF our state Legislature. aud received
courtesies there from Representatives Griffin of
Lucas. and Wright aud Sanford, Of summit In the
House of Representatives; and ia the Senate Hon
j. l.. Alexander was our kind escort.
superintendent Pratt. OF tho Deaf and Dunn Asy-
lum, II Wells Post cGmTade whose courtcsCs to-
National Convention are memorable invited la to
visit that grand Institution. where we had the OPP
portuniy of witnessing the opening of the doors
aud windows OF these dnrkcned minds and hearts,
Comrnde Pratt seems TO fully realize the great work
lac Is doing. and is happy In 1t. We grateful TO
him Tor this charming morning at the nsy lnm. We
visited Wells Corps, No. ~ Ia the afternoon. This
Corps In the past has stood second 10 none in relief
mud other work having prospered greatly under
its able Presidents. Mesdancs Baurrof DE Wolfe
Lear and Slndc, II now enters upon IA new year
under new officers, and they will have To strive
hard To Keep up the Corps standard To exceed 1t
VIII be impossible. After spending IL few hours
witnessing the work of the Corps aud meeting old
friends, we repaired To the bright CHEEKY hospit.
able home of Mrs. Slade, Past President of Corps
CT, to and where she in her lovely