The National tribune., 1891-02-05
TEE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY

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orphans OF Union soldiers; that its Relief Com
mtce has made i6l visits during tile year and has
dsbursed for food, fuel and clothing for the desti
tute s.69y1, embracing ll0 families and 300 persons
The TreasureTs books show cash on hand Jan. !,
1885, $685. -: receipts during the year s. 1851 dis
bursements, S2,gji51; cash hand, si,O ,O02.3O. At
the close ofthe Presidents address the Commander
in-Chief in impressive manner installed the
following officers: Pres, Mrs Nellie Il. Prentice
5. N.-P., Ms. NJ. II Wisner; J. V.-P, Mrs. Mary
NJ Paige; Chap, Mrs. l.. 4, NOse; Sec: Miss Helen
II, Holmes; Treas, Miss Mary l.. Smith; Con-.
Mrs. Maria A. HoughtOn: A. C. Mrs. i. b. Will
son: G., Mrs. Adele Saxtop; A. c., Mrs Mary
Moore. A notable feature OF the entertainment
We're the eloquent remarks Of Miss Clara Barton.
the American Florence Nightingale, who spoke in
the highest terms Of the work az the retiring PTesi-
dent, Mrs. Fcrree, and in behalf of the Corps pre-
sented to her, in a neat speech a handsome silver
service testimonial Of esteem aud appreciation
Of her services which brought "a feeling re -pOnse
from the recipient. Then followed patriotic
speeches from CommRnder-in Chief Neazey, De
partment Commander Urell, Gen. Butterfield aud
Col Cook who spoke IN laudatory terms OF the
work Of the Corps.
The evening g'seutertainment closed with a recita-
ton by Comrade Tweedale, Chief Clerk Of the War
Department, and songs by Miss Bertha Lincoln,
Miss Bertha Kenaugh and Mr.. +. J. Whipple.
PENNSYLVANIA MEMORIAL HOME.
DEAR TRIBUNE: To-day visited the Memorial
Home at Brookville. Pa and as / sat in the cosy,
beauiiiully-furnished rooms, and talked with the
inmates several OF whom are confined by illness to
their own apartments, thought to myself how
few Of the good people Of Pennsylvania have any
idea Of the work that the woman's Relief Corps Of
the State assumed when they established the Me
mortal Home or of the great results that Ia less
than one year have already blessed their efforts.
There now la the Memorial Home Al inmates,
including five veterans and their wives, six sol
dicrs' widows, and . soldier children.
Besides the maintenance Of the Home and the
outlay for the necessary repairs etc, the W.RC.
have been working earnestly 10 pay of the indebt-
edness on the property and expect 10 make pay
ment next month. Besides tile amount paid in
money, several Corps of the State have assumed
the clothing OF an inmate, among these being
Reynoldsyille. Brockwayvilie, PunXsutawney and
Brookve. The inmates are all comfortably
clothed, and are furnished with an abundance Of
wel-cooked, excellent food. aud the entire build
lug is kept In the best possible order.
The success Of the Home in this the first year Of
its existence has been largely due To- the unweary-
ing efforts Of the Board of Directors and especially
To the large hearted President Of the Board. Hon.
A. II. Thompson, Of Lyken-. who visits the Home
at his own expense each month TO look after its
interests.
To aid in maintaining the Home, Department
President Lennnrd issued an order setting apart
Nov. 10 az Donation day and calling upon the good
people Of the State To assist the W.RC ia this
work Of love for the veteran and his loved ones.
The response to this appeal las been "a generous
one, and every Corps has been enabled to send la
large boxes Of valuable and useful articles 10 help
tide the Home over the Wnter.-Kate NJ. Scott,
Department Corresponding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA.
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one Of their best members when Miss Artley re-
moved to Chicago For nearly three years she
had oflicRted rs Corps Treasurer, and her sister
members deemed IL her right aud their pleasure
that "A farewell reception should be rendered her.
This arranged prior 10 her departure and a
silver cake-hlsket presented her a memorial Of
the loving sisterly hearts she was leaving.
Sheridan Corps was Inspected by Department
Inspector WOOdaTd. who paid them "a high cOmpli-
ment on their work, aud the members are lavish
ia praise OF her efficiency. Sheridan Corps must
be "A lively one, IL numbers more than co mem
beers, and they report RccessiOns at nearly every
meeting. Their recent supper was n financial sue
cess, aud n later entertainment, Ia which the Post
Joined, was social success, good program being
enjoyed and fine supper served. Joint installa-
tiou services We're held, Past Department Senior
Ncc-Prcsdent Mary Miles Installing officers Oi tic
Corps
Each year Sheridan Post gives a memorial sup
per, aud invites the Corps They serve the viands
themselves in genuine army style-on tia plates
aud from tin cups, their menu always beans, sand
witches, hardtAck aud coffee. Their recent supper
was greatly enjoyed by an present; Does u MOI H3t
occur to the Editor that the Posts aud Corps which
meet Ia regular joint meetings, where good lit
erary program u always prepared and "A nice sup
per sometimes served. are the ones which will al
ways report a steady growth Julia >. Bowen,
Department Corresponding Secretary.
Answer TO query: Our good sister may be sure
that the Editor j. quite certain that on the cultiva-
ton Of Fraternity depends the two great virtues oi
Charity and Loyalty. Starve the first, aud you
deprive the Others Of the currents Of healthful
action.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Louise NJ Phelps las entered upon her third
term as President of James Price Relief Corps 50
WesteTviile. O. Her first term in 1885, Sc.
The Corps numbers forty active workers. and has
been OF great assistance TO tie Post The Older
members were active in the SodcTs' Aid Society
Of 1870 aud the younger members huve well
Inherited the zeal for soldier interests which char
Ecierizes them. Comrade III. w. Phelps pays
fine tribute 10 the grand work Of the loyal women
OF America during and since the war.
The seventh annual Convention, Department ol
New Jersey, W.RC.. will meet in Aaron Wilkes
Post hall. Trenton, Feb. II and -; Elizabeth IT.
Amer, Department President, presiding. New
Jersey has made good record for 1890 81. Aaron
Wilkes Corps, = Trenton, -. j. have sent a box ol
delicacics To- tlIc Soldicrs' Home at Newark. De
paTtment President Amer enjoins other Corps 10
do likewise.
Tod Post, Youngstown o. will hold a notable
Campfire on tue evening Of Feb. II, at which time
tc Tod family viii present the Post with vnlua be
records. Tod Relief Corps VIII participate. and
distinguished guests GAR. and N.iiC., VIII par
ucipaie.
Al the installation OF Old Guard Corps, Dayton,
o., Charlotte LaveTe, President, there were many
guests present, including visitors from several
Posts Corps, = of V. and Ladies' Aid Society
Annie 4. Bell having been appointed Corps Core
spoudent the TRIBUNE will be advised of Corps
doings
Conrade John Dean compliments H. T. Lovejoy
Corps, %, LitchGeld, Miehi Eliza Chapman in
stalled President
The I2th annual Convention, Department ot
Massachusetts, w re. will be held ia tile Mco-
neon, fremont Temple building, Feb. II and Il
General Orders No. g. announcing the same, con.
clude with few fitting words Of parting aud God
speed by Department President Mary l.. Knowles
who has served her Order faithfully through q
| year OF aTduous work.
GeUeTal Orders No. T. Department Of Massachu.
setts announce the following statistics: Member.
/ ship for quarter ending Dec. 81, lO3J5; expended
ia relief g 81: turned to Posts, s. 24ll.3i
| total, Sj,27l. 80. Donations to Army Nurse Home
| S372 Gs; 20 Nurses Fund from Corps 50. S.
| Wells Relief Corps Columbus, O., made "A credit.
able report at the anniversary Of Wells Post thC
evening Of Jan. 20. The year closed with "A mem
bership Of % in good standing gain Of a. Total
| amount la general fund during the year. sjCO.G7
transferred To relief fund, si6J: piano Sl2O; Dor
| chester banner slips for Soldiers Home aud incl
dental expenses, Sll0G2: balance Ia general fund
s4ir2 The proceeds Of =" DrestTick Skulc, Sl5i 60
Jones Total expended for Teiicf, si10.I2; value o
donations. food and clothing, SsJ.ij. Forty -foUI
/ soldiers families were assisted numbering lJ
] persons, aud 20 baskets sent out Christmas. A
/ Memorial bay box was sent the Soldiers Home
valued at S37. Myrtle G. Mctiaw, the Acting PTes
dent. WAS presented with jeweled badge from the
| Corps aud "A beautiful album from the Drum Corps
| Millie Alexander Chairman Forsyth Corps tx
! ecuiive Committee, Toledo. was given an elegant
/ surprise feast on "a recent afternoon. While she
was la attendance upon Corps meeting several
| members were excused and laid the tables at heI
| residence. Returning home with the President
! the cry Of Surprise! " greeted her entrance, ana
| soon the dning-room rang with happy voices IA
| honor Of their friend and co-worker.
! Wm Is. VoshuTg Post, 20. Newark, n. Y.-S. Il
| Van Duscn. CommnndeT-entcrtainedN NosbuTg he
! lief Corps aud the Sous OF Veterans with "a iine
! program and installation supper Fine songs and
| TecitRIions were features Of tlIe evening.
Corps 10, Winchester, cleared SlsO from a recent
| sale, the young ladies Of Ashley Hall assisting.
| Sarah VI. T.. Kattels Past Department President
| OF Ohio w.RC writes Of the pleasure she enjoyed