The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-03-19

uit uS borrowing report, prepared by the Depart
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER, GAR, Department Of
Pennsylvania.
DEAR SIR: In accordance with the rules and
regulations Of our Order have the honor to pre-
sent to you report Of the relief work OF the De-
parlment Of Pennsylvania, WOman's Relief Corps,
for the year 1890.
Expended in relief 81 2sI n
Turned over to 10 $40 6S
EeI'ef other than money 2633 10
Donated by Corps for Memorial Home. $500 SO
Iotal anount...... 70
Number 81 soldiers asssted.................- 6ll
Cash balance on hand general fund....... 81 SOS 90
Cash balance on hand, relief fund 3 lS6 20
value Corps property, Home fund.-. S,23l IS
..............'...... 455
In 1856 the wRC. reported 30 Corps with a
membership OF y33. IL now reports l37 Corps with
a membership Of 1913.
department President LennRrd's address and
reports OF officers consumed the afternoon session
All were most encouraged. Greetings received
from National President McIienry and National
treasurer Armllla A. Cheney. Past Department.
President Morrison presented Department Presi-
dent Lennnrd with gold badge OF the Office,
studded with diamonds The Memorial Home
Committee reported great work performed and
that the W.R.C Cook Book was ready for distribu.
ton.
Al the concluding session Past National President
Witlenmyer was introduced and made eloquent
and telling address. A message Of good cheer
read from Commander in Chief Veazcy regretting
bis Inability to be present Mai. T. a. Ream, OF
MAlsontown, member Of the Sd Pa. III. A and
lbhih IA, presented To the Convention for the Me-
mortal Home a beautiful silk quilt made from
pieces contributed from all parts Of the State, by
ladies represented by the Tegimental associations
81 those regiments, and Hr-tIcaly put together by
Mrs. Ream, the generous donor.
Proceeding To election officers were chosen rs
follows: President, Emma Lindsey Warren; 5.
N.-P, Kate Mcdonald, Titusviile; J. V.-P.. Mary
keedy, JOhusiuwn; Treas. (reelectedl. Eva VI.
Evans, Lock Haven; Chap VI. Scholl, Williams
port Department Council, MI.iames Bcikbcch
wilkes Barre; Wilber Warren; Rumbarger, Tide
egaie Large, Maggie j. Sias PitisbuTg; Dele
gates 20 National Convention. Mcsdamcs Cum
mings Tideuute; Watson, Beaver Falls; Beikbeeh
wilkes Barre; Feeder, Altoona: Alternates. Mes
danes Dumars, GreenviIle; Kate NJ. Scott, Brook
Tillei MessimeT. Remove; Bryant. JOhnstOwn;
schwartz, ShamOkln; BolliugeT, Apollo; Dough-
crty, Reading; Jacoby, Northumberland. Abbie
Lynch, Past National Secretary, was installed De-
partmcut Secretary.
A committee from Fncampment consisting, Of
Comrades Austin Curtin, T. NJ Morrison and Capt.
Chapman, Of Bedford. brought greetings after
which Senior Vice Department Commander Jno. l..
Mackle lnihed In the strong speeches Of commendG-
tiOn Of N.R.C work.
a gold recognition badge was presented Mrs. II.
h. RecdeT, OF Tyrone Corps who had the burden
Of securing entertainment for delegates Thanks
weIc extended citizens Of Altoona and Camps OF
:. OF v. for iavOrs, and 10 Hon A. r. Th0mp-
for valuable aid la w.EC. work. Past Depart
ment President Morrison publicly Installed the
oiiicers.-kate NJ. Scott, Department Correspond
ing Secretary.
DEAR TMBUsE: The last general communica-
ton proved that members 81 the Nebraska W. re.
delighted in honoring their friends with tokens Of
RENE bTaucc aud II i certainly due that / tell
your readers Of the acts OF thoughtful charity be-
slowed upon needy individuals. Last year proved
"A trying time To many old soldier. and their fsn-
lies IA tie northern aud western parts Of this State
Crops were nearly or entirely burned out by the
excessive druuth, and those who had nothing else
To depend Oh were really left In serious
diuon, Relief las been freely given; nearly all
Posts and Corps have contributed az literally rs
their means would allow 10 their unfortunate com.
rHdcs aud families.
Tie Posts aud Corps Of Omaha arranged a fair
on grand scale tie proceeds for the relief Of needy
Comrades. At Christmas Ssrg't Glover Corps Of
IiOidrige joined with iie Post in surprising vet
eran's aged widow. Coal. provisions and meat
we've left at her residence during her absence IL
was my good fortune TO see the recipient Of these
neces-aTies two or three days after and her heart
was then too tender TO permit her TO speak Of the
matter without tears.
Helen f. Cook instituted a Corps with 30 charter
members at Guide Rock, about third Of the mem
beers being young ladies. Helen l.. Cook found
among the Corps she inspected that tlIe two At Te-
cumseh were tie largest HecathoTn. =. having a
membership Of 100, while Little Phi. n, has co
meub beers. These Corps are la good working order
aud take much pride ~ doing their work we'll. Her
inspections included Corps at Chester, Wymore,
Sterling, Red Cloud and Pawnec City, each prose-
porous and giving her warm welcome
Your correspondent had the pleasure Of inspect
ing Iyon Corps, 10 Grand Island and found their
work perfectly done. This Corps numbers among
it, members Past Department President Lyde VI.
Council. vino was serving Ia this Office for the
oud lime Richardson Corps. Harvard, was also
visited. Their books were well kent and work
well done. Financially this Corps il small, but
they have accomplished much iu providing arpets
curtains aud all other like furniture for the new
hail that HichardsOn Post now own aud occupy
Julia ;. Bowen. Department Corresponding Secre-
tary.
DEPARTMENT OF IOWA.
DEAR TRIBUSE: The impressive lessons called
forth by the deaths Of the iIu-trious military and
l'rf
lo-t Iowa. la every q. y, town aud village in
the State loyal hosts have assembled TO pay their
last tributes % love and vcneTalon for the departed
heroes.
Iowa is now busily preparing for the G. AR. and
W.RC. Convention. To be held at Dubuque April
IL. - and 10. Des Moincs Is going in styie "A spe-
cia train. band and a large delegation Of 100 or
more will represent our Capital city. The Depart
ment Of Iowa W II. O. feel a pride this wear ia the
fact that Past Department President aud Secre-
taTy will be with ~, tire same loyal faithful SOL
diers as Of yoTe. and their added experience will
doubtless give u new ana useful lessons ia the
work.
The veterans Of the war are so rapidly passing
away that We will not have them long To honor
aud prize. Let "a work for their happiness and
show our gratitude now let us give them flowers
instead Of ihoTns. Roses may be beautiful on the
collins 81 our loved ones, but how vain to comfort
aching hearts that will ever feel the mOekeTy Of
hOuors TO the beloved dead that were denied them
in life.
tTy's defenders said: Many an old soldier broken
down and crippled has h0bbled along his weary
way, the ride IA the NCaTHe To the cemetery his
FIRST carriage ride for many year, We should
show gratitude 70 the old defenders of the
flag Of our Union now, not waiting to give them
honOrs VA death when too late 10 help them in the
battle OF life.-NAnuie Cuntwell Wallace National
Aid aud Department Corresponding Secretary Of
Iowa.
DEPARTMENT or MARYLAND.
DEAR TRIBUHE: Custer Corps 2 baltimore
always active IA good work, gave "A mammoth
package party at Hollius Hall about tie middle
| Of February for the benefit Of the relief fund
/ which Was a success both as TO the excellence Of
| the program rendered ard financially -Four hum
drcd persons were ia attendance. The program
included piano, flute and vocal solos flute and
vocal duets banjo and violin solos, TeCitations and
| readings
One u the plcnsantest and most attractive fea-
| lures Of the program was the marching and sing
ing Of " Marching through Georgia ~ by n little
bows. Each carried "a card bearing letter Of the
| alphabet, which when displayed la order spelled
the words Custer Corps" Cake and ice-creatu
followed the literary portion Of the entertainment
Amount realized iu money and donations was SlOO.
| Entertainments throughout the season have been
| very successful and ia addition to- the financial
| benefit derived have been the means of drawing
| the members into closer bond Of fraternity
Strengthening their loyalty and keeping alive the
| sweet spirit Of charity Other Corps have been
working vhiiantiy for the good cause, ia which we
all feel "a deep interest, ana have been doing good
| work. This much 4 Faithfully say, that the
| Woman's Relief Corps - Increasing in numbers
| aud interest ia Maryland, and the women engaged
la the work represent the truest pufe-L aud best
| wUmnnhood Of the State.--Alary Bo-twic She'll
| man. Department Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA.