The National tribune., 1891-02-26
Department GIsAnInEH.

Department GIsAnIngH.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
The Department Convention of Massachusetts,,
held In Boston Feb. IL and 10, was most notable
gathering Of the grand workers Of the mother De-
partment. The administration of Mary T.. Knowles
wound up grandly with the magnificent reports
presented aud she had the proud satisfaction OF
seeing the work taken up by her worthy compceE
Augusta A. Wales. 90 gratefully remembered by
all who were in attendance upon National Conven-
ton. Harriet l.. Reed continues at her important
post Treasurer, and Mary Z. Elliot Is again
Installed Sea the Secretary ohhir. The officers by
election are IN follows:
Dept Pres, Augusta A Wales 4. N.-P., DelilRh
Davis, Palmer; J. N.-P., Hattie A. Ralph SOmer-
vile; Treas iiarriette L. Reed. Dorchester; Chap.
Sarah d. WHlkley, Westfeld; Executive Comm Il.
tee, Chairman Mary NJ Perry, Springfield; Eliza
beth V. Lang, Hyde Park; Clare II. Bureigh,
Athol; Clara G. Lowering, Medford; Emile l.. w.
Waterman, Boston.
There was a rousing Campfire at fremont Tenn
pie the second evening; q very large audience
assembled. The NEGLECTED Department Com
mRuder Arthur A. Smith was introduced. and in
an earnest address wished the greatest possible
success TO the WomRn's Relief Corps IN their noble
work. President-elcct Augusta A. Wales followed,
and her appearance upon the platform was the
signal for an ovation President Margaret i. Blan-
Chard 81 Corps 6S Dorchester crossed the platform
and presented her an exquisite basket OF flowers
from her home Corps, expressing their pride and
pleasure Ia her promotion. President Wales was
equal TO the occasion, aud her remarks throughout
were well timed aud eloquent.
Commanders Chief NeaZey, Acknowledgement
Emery. Department Commander James and stan,
aud other distin gushed comrades, were introduced
while Col. Walter CuttisR appeared for Gov. Rus
sell. who could not be present. and paid n fine
tribute to the WR.C.
a man who confessed that there was "A time when
he did not believe in the WR.C., but lac had been
firmly convinced Of the wonderful success attend
ing their noble efforts Rs auxiliary Of The GA.
During the year" lie said. I'm which have held
my office have visited many States, and IL / used
TO feel that the womRns Relief Corps was not a
WlN
that have changed my mind aud now feel that
u L. the strong right arm OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic"
Lizabeth A. Turner. National Senior Vice Presi.
dent, in her remarks said: when Sumter was
fired upon the men went forth 20 fight. bat the
women were forced TO remain behind To form them
selves Into the Sanitary Commission; therefore the
W.RC. hntedKtes the q. r. several years. Rec
ords Of women's work during the war have never
been written, but as The years 40 10y and the deeds
Of the soldiers are shown TO the world, woman'l
loyalty and truth during the war will be the crown
ing sheaf"
Past Department President Emma b. Lowd pre-
senied Department President Knowles with q
dRnty basket Of forget me nots. ia which i'm
bedded a love token " OF significant value. Past
Adl't-Gen. Monroe, Capt. Jack Adams, and Past
Department Commander Evans Joined ia the greet
ings OF the evening. aud Col. William Stevens
commanding Sons OF Veterans, pied gsd the earnest
support 81 his command 10 the W.E.C. jaime.
Burroughs. OF the Boston Museum and Miss Gray
81 Salt Lake City, were the elCcutionists Of tht
grand Campfire. Mrs. L. C. Morrill, appeared with
other talent In the musical portion oi the exercised
CONVENTION NOTES.
A"love-token" collection taken early in ths
session. amounting TO cd, which was expended In
flowers and delicacies for the beloved absent piO-
neeT Sarah II. Fuller. Past National President do
tHincd from the Convention by illness
Lizabeth A. Turner aud Emma u. Lowd were
appointed 90 secure a suitable testimonial for pre-
scntalion 10 President Knowles
On motion Of Lizabeth A. Turner, Convention
voted unanimously 10 abolish the Department
password aud Use the National and Corps pass
wards only, according 10 the GAR
A committee was appointed To secure three com
plete files Of National Convention Reports to de
post Ia the Boston Public Library, State Library
Of Massachusetts and Howard University.
DEPARTMENT or ONO.
The sound business administration Of Ada r
Clarke has greatly solidiRecf Relief Corps interests
ia the great Buckeye Department and with rar,
exceptions energy and harmony prevail.
The official recognition given the Woman's Re
lief Corps by Gov Campbell In his message 20 TIA,
Legislature the passage In the House Of the Obi,
cottage bin for the National Relief Corps, and In,
interest In the pending bill introduced by Com
rade McMakin, Of Cincinnati. providing for a cot
tRge for veterans and their wives at the Soldiers
Home at sandusky, have given a just prominenc,
70 womans work for the Union veteran in Ohio
Of which they may be justly proud.
The Relief Corps. through Department Presiden
Clarke Is also at the front in the movement TO plac,
representation OF women on the Ohio Commits
sion TO the Chicago Columbian Exposition, anr
there is every reason 10 believe that such a meas
will he enacted by tile Legislature IL il know
that Gov. Campbell favors woman representation
While In Ohio, as elsewhere, women are no
prominent In the commercial, mining mauufac
turing and general business industries OF the time
yet Ia art, education. charity, philanthropy anS
reform they are mAnifesty In the lead aud %,
Worlds Fair Commission could be equitRbly form
ed without them.
IL IL pleasant 10 note that the Post at Springfield
| o., has asked that another Corps be chartered 4
| MI the vacancy ia the ranks caused by lhe dis
bAnament year ago OF the original Corps bee aus
OF internal dissensioD. The institution will he con
Quoted by Junior Vice president SAllie d. Winans
Of Troy.
fine Corps has Just been Instituted nj Crestoi
! by Department Senior Hice-P president Celia Bald
| win. Of Akron.
1 Kate v Henry, 81 Iront0n, has shown her~el
| q wlde-AwRke worker in southern Ohio. She la