The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-07-09
; ma,rOn, cook, and man to care for the garden,

the ma,ron, cook, and man 10 care for the garden,
horse. etc.
In the future, NJ In the past we shall be obliged
TO depend upon the Corps In this Department not
only for continued contributions from those that
are already sending monthly donations, bat 10 the
Corps that have not yet responded.
The following Corps Rre at present sending the
monthly donations credited to them, "a follows:
Lincoln, s.; Starr King. s.: Stanton. $; Gelcch,
s.; Rawlins, $50; Gov. Morton. Sli y. o. g. O5d,
81; burnside, sl Farragut, 81; J. X. Mansfield, a
cents; Appomatiox g.; Fitzpatrick s.; Gettysburg,
81; Kit Carson. s.; Whipplc. g; Godfrey, $50,
Huribut, 81; kearsIrge, 81; Winslow. sl Escon-
dido, 20 cents; Lyon. 50; Fair Oaks, -; 6arheld.
$50; Belmoat. 81 Evans s.; Logan, Sos; Key-
nOds, s.; Sedgwick, 81; Custer, g cents. This
makes a total monthly contribution from the Corps
OF S62l3- Only % out Of 20 Corps In the Depart
meut are now assisting Ia supporting the Home,
and yet all must realize that no one can have IA
stronger claim upon tie relief fund 81 the Corps
than the destitute dependents Of the Union Setcr-
ans, for whom the Home at Evergreen wos built,
and u the - Corps that are not now on our con-
trhuiinE lit could average monihly donation Of
3 each, our receipts would be increased 20 such an
extent that We should be able 10 meet the regular
monthly expenses.
The Home now has 10 adult inmates and three
children girls, and donations ia the shape OF
canned and dried fruits, wearing apparel Of my
and al descriptions worn by women or girls OF
from I'D to u years Of age, will be most acceptable
stationery, postage stamps, thread, needles, out
tons, calico Bingham for dresses and aprons cot
ton cloth for underwear, etc, are among the many
needs OF the inmates who come to Us but poorly
for which the Home Association las no reserve
fund Rugs, or pieces Of carpet that can be used ~
SUCH are very necessary to protect the carpets m
the bedrooms. All donations OF articles for the
Home should be sent to Susie NJ. Shay, MHtToH,
N-tSC Home, Evergreen, via san Jose, santa
Clara County, and contributions Of money sent to
Mary SccOrd, Treasurer, $50 y. Fourth street, san
Jose. In all cases, donations OF any kind, whether
sent To the MHTOu or Treasurer, should be accom-
panied by letter with statement Of the same,
which will be promptly aud gratefully RcEowi-
edged.
The entire sum % money donated by the Corps
from May !. 1880 To May J. 1901, i Ss2I Tor which
the association desires to express its hearty appre
citation. and confidently hope not only coutIu-
uIncc Of the donations but for additional c0niribu-
uous from Corps that have not yet subscribed.
The annual payment Of g will constitute m
associate membership, for which proper ceEth-
Gates will be issued. Cannot the President Of each
Corps authorize some energetic member TO solicit
contributions and forward the names II the assoc
ciate members, who need not necessarily he MEM
ber- OF the GAR. or W.RC, but who are willing
10 donate 81 annually To assist the loyal women Of
this Department Ia their efforts 10 relieve the
necessities Of tie widow and orphan Of the Nation 3
defenders
Army Nurses and destitute dependent Union
veterans eligible 90 the Home and appi ctOn4
for admission should be made to Jane A. Edwards.
Chairman Of Admission Committee 800 Ellis street,
San Francisco. Fratcrually yours,
ELIZABETH D'AECY KIyyE,
President W.HC. Home Association.