The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-31


of The insane soldiers separate cottages.-Carrie
c. Tinkham, Deputy Correspondent, Homer, ILL.,
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Eliza J. Cochran. Department
Aid, assisted by Sallie Highland Past President OF
Chaplain Corps; Jennie Miller, Past President Of
Anderson Corps, and Kate Cox. of Sheridan Corps,
instituted Maj Gordon Corps. III Al North Indian
apoiis, Feb. Is; Emma &. Tyler President the
same date Hattie Armstrong, OF Miles H. Tibbilt
Corps, instituted VIM. Laudon Corps i67, Knox.
Phil III. Sheridan Corps, I6s, Indianapolis was
instituted Jan. :, by Department President Laura
Hess with charter membership Of 81. On the
evening of Feb. Is. they, with Post $50, had an
tertainment and oyster supper, which Noted them
$50
Maj. Rob't Anderson Corps ~. indianapolis had
n tntfy- pulling and ice cream social. which was n
sociul success. They presented Past President
Jennie Miller with Past Presidents gold badge,
their Pianist Linda Hamilton with gold rccog-
milton pin, and Past Treasurer Hattie Cogwell,
who had served five years, with the Maltese cross
and Past emblem. They were ali surprised. and
highly appreciated the tokens OF esteem from their
sisters.
Gen. Gresham Camp s. of V, had March BOX
Social, Musical and Literary Entertainment. They
were presented with n comfort by Phil H. Sheridan
Corps. les. which they "cbanced Off" Phil II.
Sheridan Post gave gold-headed umbrella and
Chapman Post 209, goid-headed cane. which
were voted to the most popular :. OF V. Geo. III.
Chapman Corps, TO- contributed boxes From
these sources they cleared SZ7G0 We wish these
noble boys GOdspeed
Joel Wolfe Corps IS and Post ST. Nashville held
very enjoyable joint meeting Feb. "a 1t is the in
tention Of Commander j. NJ Stevens, in company
with Relief Corps workers. tosgsit every Post and
Corps IN the County. The Post and Corps at Rush.
vile are looking forward TO joint celebration, or
Campfire. April 9. in honor of Lees surrender.
Pap" Thomas Corps, 49, Greensburg, gave
February social. 10 which the Post invited !;
music and rcctations. The Executive Committee
had arranged an Art Gallery. which caused much
merriment and added many nickes to our treas
ury. Each piece numbered and cnialogs
printed. Cant be Beat" was "A drum with the
heads out; "A Square of Brussels" was a square
of Brussels carpet; The -Four Seasons, pep
per. salt vinegar, and mustard; and so on through
the entire catalog. Five cents admitted lady and
gentleman. After refreshments a cake was sold TO
the person putting the last nickel in The hat; in
this novel way the cake brought nearly s.. Corps
ll3 Is prosperous. Al our last meeting three men,
bers were admitted. two by initiation and one by
card; we also had eight applications for member
ship.
Sion g. Bass Corps 7. Fort Wayne are becoming
enthused over the Department Convention, and
received IL applications for membership at one
meeting
George II. Slough Corps So Columbia City. had
seven candidates to initiate at their last meeting.
As the time for the ninth Department Conven-
ton draws near, and we take n retrospective view
OF the years work, we find our modest, uuassum-
ing President, Laura Hess, has been no laggard.
but has faithfully and conseientiously performed
the duties of her office, and made this adminisra
ton success. The growth of our Order in the
Department is sufficient evidence of its prosperity,
and also shows that our President has efficient
corps of associate officers, who have given her
their earnest cooperation in the discharge of the
responsibilities devolving upon her. Since last
Convention % Corps have been instituted, with
membership of 5i3.
General Orders No. II, shows that during the
fourth quarter we have expended in cash for re-
lief &99i "a; for relief other than money e7735i;
turned over TO Posts S203GI. Who shall say we
are not power behind the throne?
] have found my DIRK pleasant duty, however
inefficiently performed. The encouraging, helpful
letters received will treasure souvenirs of the
links which bind us together, and will ever hold
the writers in grateful remembrance. To our
ton of her trust in me- May our Father in Heaven
bind closer In the bonds of Fraternity, Charity.
and Loyalty, and abundaniy bless the work of our
noble Order. Eliza J. Crisler. Department Core
spending Secretary, W.R.C., Greensbur2, Ind.
RELIEF CORPS WORK IN MISSOURI.
DEAR TRIBUNE: st. Louis has Just closed one of
the grandest events that occurred in city.
THE Conference of Charities" Especially has it
been eventfui to the W.R.C., as it brought before
the public our organization i'll n manner and spirit
never before shown US on any program and placed
US footing with the leading charities OF the
city.
call was made through the daily papers invit-
ing all charity workers to arrange some meeting
which would result proftably to all. Each society
was requested TO send two delegates; Rinsom Re-
lief Corps sent Department President Belle Il. Sat
terly and myself At the request of several OF the
Corps delegates present, approved by the Com
mttee of Arrangements it was decided to have
our Department President read n consolidated re-
port of the years work of st. Louis Corps. She
reported the total amount of relief given 81 55l 40;
Missouri did not have Soldiers Orphans Home
though many of our States did, wholly or in part
sustained by the W.R.C, Ohio leading in Home
work She also gave the number of children cared
for. Her report well given and highly APP
plauded and we feel that we have achieved a
grand success in this semi Southern city.-BeN
Seaman, St. Louis, Mo.
AN OHIO WORKER HONoRED.
DEAR TRIBUNE: It was with pleasure and sur
prise / received the Department of New Jersey
General Orders, No. ], and found with it letter
from Department Secretary Hetriek, an old WRC
acquaintance and former member OF Scott Re-
lief Corps, No IS. Van Vert o. knowing OF her
good work in the Ohio Department in its early
days. predict for her success. feeling that her
long experience in the work of our Order will be
of great value in her new position. / know the
old w r. G.. friends and associates of Secretary Het
rick will be pleased TO know she has been so hon
ored in another Department, and will wish her
success in the arduous duties the coming year.
S. VI. Z. Battels Past Department President,
Akron, q.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Past Department President Mary f. Bancroft, of
Ohio, Instituted Mccoy Relief Corps, Columbus,
o.. March 7, with &C charter MEMBERS Annie W.
Clark wife of Past Department Commander c. t.
Clark and National charter member of the Re-
lief Corps President. Mccoy Corps has been
working as Indies auxiliary for the past dozen
years and more and doing excellent work Inow
falls into line in full marching order and will be
an honor to the Department. which has long been
waiting to extend a hearty welcome home"
under the proud banner of the Woman's Relief
Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Repub-
ic Installation deferred for public meeting
and attended by great enthusiasm
After serving three terms acceptably Harriet L.
Reed, Department Treasurer of Massachusetts,
surrendered the affairs of her office to Past National
President Sarah E. Fuller, in order to give her en-
lire time to the Secretarysip of the National Pen
sion Committee, W.R.C. She has been spending
some weeks at Washington in the interest of Army
Nurse pensions Her address is Dorchester Mass,
where she can be reached by all having claims to
press Though the outlook is not bright for gen.
era pension legislation there Is little doubt that
some private bills will pass.
Wells Corps Columbus, o., celebrated its seventh
anniversary by n public entertainment, at which
lime reports for the closing year were presented,
vast amount of good work performed.
Maggie f. BeesoD, Correspondent of Corps 10. |
Ind. reports thorough organization |
and a large amount of good work systematically |
performed. The Relief Committee make their |
rouuds weekly and no needy deserving ones are |
permitted to suffer. This Corps keeps its members
Interested In the meetings by weli-seleeted liter
Try and musical program, carried out ut each meet
nc THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE reciprocates the |
rood words expressed, and wishes Corps 46 con- |
inued success.
10 members TO its roster last year; Louise A. Turck
3 President.
The Department of Missouri held its eighth |
annual Convention at ChillicOthe, March % and |
A. TindaIl Corps Az having charge of the arrange
Missouri now numbers IS Corps; the latest in
tituted nj Elmer, Kahoka and Bancroft.
Several Illinois Corps workers write that they |
ak excep tons 10 the remark of a comrade. quoted
n a letter from our regular correspondent to the |
Eject that but two people. Gen. Grant and Depart
nent President Bradley, had so conducted them
elves as his Endorsement for reelection.
Thew quote the brave works OF Past Department.
Presidents Sine IIarrall, Sanders, Bradford and |
-eayerton and say while all honor is due Presi-
pra1 Iau