The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-08-27
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: O. THURSDAY AUGUST a.

its credentials for the ash-barrol. Corps Chaplain
Greentree represents Hn ideal beggar-woman. and
Treasurer Bailey, CHEEKY aud popular. - "CTnZy
Nancy" in gay checks and black sun. bonnet.
Commander Barker. Of Lincoln Post, rag
picker out Heroded Ierod. aud Chas. A. Seeley
made a sensation ia lady's calico wrapper worn
wrong side before. III. T.. Matthews appeared ia
blue jeans patched coat aud straw hat, with shoes
displaying rents; Mrs. Blanchard dug up from
some ancient resources the queerest old bonnet
genial Secretary Hatch drew from her girlhoOds
wardrobe a commOn-seuse blue gown, since slightly
ouiErown; Mrs. Bourne wore "A Mother Hub
bard and Mrs. Sarah French appeared in the
most original costume, made OF coffee bags trim
med with an Ingenious passcmenteric OF Tayeled
rope. The gentlcman's prize was taken by Gustav
Audbert, who, with painted nose aud wooden
shoes, persnnated the Dutch tramp and seemed,
by his limp, greatly In need Of tie handsome cane
awarded him the &" fuTlOTnest looking gentle
man."
Tho hard times did not extend to the supper.
which consisted Of ce-CTeam. coffee and cake, Just
as abundant a. n times were easy possible ana
of the very best quality. For the cake the Corps -
indebted To its members: for the other daintcs It's
thanks are due To- A. W. Wilson and the Palace and
Occidental Hotels, while the printing was all done
Tree Of charge, in consideration Of - hard times,
by Eastman x Co. Energetic President Anderton,
of Lincoln Corps, deserves congratulation upon
the success Of the entertainment; also those who
80 ably assisted, namely. Mcsdnmes +. Darcy
Kline A. l. Harlow, and Miss NounEblOOd, and
the excellent committees on Reception, Dancing
and Northumberland Gallagher, Depart
ment Correspondent
TRUE BUCKEYE ~ IOWA.
A an example Of how the true Buckeye spirit is
carried by the men and women Of Ohio 10 their
Western homes. TO manifest itself in loving proofs
when occasion calls. the following letter, with
comments by the Secretary Of the National Relief
Corps Home Board, Il given IN full:
SUTHERLAND, Iowa Feb. %. 1901
MY DEAR MIS- GuwIE-: II il is not too much
trouble viii you kindly send me the names, birth
davs, aud "a word two Of the description of the
inmates OF the National Hores I think may be
able tln "a quiet 10 add "A little brightness TO
their lives b. some simple birthday gift OF course
sending them TO you 10 be given to those who have
suffered IN their CountTys cause. IL IS day OF
SINAI! things with me just now. but want 10 add
my mite, aud ~ occurred To me that ] could do
something ia this way. All honor To- Ohio the dear
Old State Of my birth, FOR her noble record not only
during the war but ia tie work Of the W.IsC She
richly deserves the National Home and / am re-
joiced that u has found place within her borders
All the traditions Of my childhood and young
Womanhood cluster around the dear old Stale.
The first two years 81 my life were lived in PeTTys-
burg on the Maumee historic groundl, aud the
next 10 IA Akron, and That j. the tie that binds y
me to the Buckeye State forever and aye. hope
am not tre-passing too much upon your time by
my request
Sincerely, yours. ROMA WHEELER wooDs,
Fast President, W.R-C. TO-, Sutherland, Iowa.
Tie above communication WAS Immediately for
wardcd To Miss Matte l.. Maynard, Assistant Ma
iron, TO give Mrs Woods tie desired information,
which was done. la accordance with promise in
her letter there comes promptly TO tic MatIon OF
thc Home Tor distribution some fitting gifts, beau
uful in material aud workmanship on the birthday
Of each member 81 the National Relief Corps
Home from Mr.. Woods Til. letter j. one OF many
being constantly received showing the love aud in
tcrest manifested everywhere ia the National
liOme.-Pluma J.. COwles, Secretary Home Board
ALL ALONG TIE LINE.
Comrade Bumsell: I. National Headquarters
Wonaus Relief Corps j. at Delnvuu, H.; Sue Pike
Sanders National President ?. There is Soldiers
Home at Erie, Pa. where hospital treatment Is
given to veterans. Write for particulars.
Past Chaplain ia Chief J. IL. LOZieT, Newton,
yig .f "A
aud gave "a touching rendition al The Veteran >
Last Song dedicated TO Gen. John 4. logan.
Page Relief Corps. Co. SylvaHil o., Tep1Tt pleas
ant aud profitable work. This Corps was organized
in 1851; Julia IathrOp. now 81 Missouri. the first
President, and Kate Bryan. wife OF Commander
Bryan. the second, each serving three year, most
nccCptHb y. Sophia MrTugTeHu. thorough bust
ness woman. with Flora Ed-on, Secretary, and
| Eliza Upham. Treasurer. j. now at the helm.
Though having little relief work Mt home, this
! Corps i always ready 10 respond To calls from
| Headquarters for soldier aid and keeps up its
funds aud Interest with sOcials and entertainments
/ The Silver Anniversary was made memorable for
/ tie Post by delightful gathering The custom OF
holding an annual Reunion Of tie Corps at the
home 90 member j. recommended 20 other Corps,
/ for its many advantages. This Corps has been in
valuable 20 the Post the comrades attest turn
! ing over gOOdly sum each year. furnishing the
/ hall aud kitchen. always keeping reserve fund
in tic treasury. Through the efforts Of Chaplain
| Louisa Decker Government hcadstOncs have been
soldiers properly inscribed anu placed ia the little
cemetery Corps 90 Is but 10 miles from Toledo.
aud feels proudly ociated with its big sister.
Forsyth Corps, through which u Was Instituted.
To Eta Randall. Corresponding Secretary, Is due
these encouraging facts.