The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-07

received.
One special feature Of the day was at 2 o'clock
when the babies and younger children were gath
cred into the old coo school department., where
beautiful Christmas tree had been arranged and
TO each young heart
RELIEF CORPS HOME CHRISTMAS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Bowers Corps. I. Of Geneva,
held Christmas Eve Social nc the residence Of
Mrs j. w. Foster, for the pleasure Of the inmates
Of the National Relief Corps Home at Madison
The following named inmates accompanied the
Mairon: Mesdames Truesdale, King, Philbriek. and
bodeen, and Misses STEERS and Hibbard. Many mem
beTsOt the Corps were in attendance at the social
aud also members Of the GAR. Mrs. Truesdale
gave thrilling "reminiscences Of her life in the South
during war times. She served n Union spy two
years and seven months. Miss STEERS, Nurse, also
related her varied adventures. Mrs. Palmer
opened the program with n musical selection.
supper was served. The remaining members Of
the Home family were unable TO make the trip
here, much to the regret Of all.
During the collation. interesting GA r memo
ries were related by the veterans the teacups.
Only those who participated ia the or beheld
IL horrors can realize the glory and the grief Of
the Tremendous struggle.
Miss Coolidge and the other ladies returned TO
Madison Friday noon.
Memorial Corps, Cleveland, gave $40 to the
Home Christmas, and Bowers Corps 8. There
were other cash contributions. Appropriate gifts
were purchased for the inmates.-Laura Rosa
mond White.
SOUTH DAKOTA AT WORK.
The following Circular Letter issued by the De-
partment Of South Dakota, w.R.C.. is an Indication
Of the zeal for the soldier cause among the noble
women Of the great West.
GETTYsBURG, g. D., Nov 20. 1891
10 ne OgieeTs aud Members Of WR.C. No -. South
Drt0ta
DEAR SISTERS: At the eighth Department Con-
vention Of the W.RC Of South Dakota held AZ
YanktOn March IS, o. and % the following rec
ommendatiOu WAS adopted: THAT Corps annually
contribute 81 per member toward a building fund
for cottages TO be erected the grounds Of the
Soldiers Home, these To be built and furnished
by the W.ItC. for the use Of comrades and their
wives. and for the INDECENT widows Of veterans
III Corps are not able To contribute that amount
they shall give a much per member a. they can
without negectinR local calls for aid. II T. n
OF pride to us that the people Of our young State
nave shown their appreciation Of the patriotic
ices Of our veterans and the sacrifices they made
preserve civil liberty. II Is duty, and should he
and widows"
The Convention elected Lucy p Bryson, Of Get
tysburg; Louise l.. HOu-er. Of Aberdeen, and
Mary A. Stewart, Of Hot Springs, committee TO
take charge OF this work The committee thought
best during the early part Of this year defer this
matter for time, that it might not interfere with
raising funds for the hospital The present year
has been more prosperous than the preceding ones,
consequently Il is hoped that every Corps will he
able to'oODtribute literally. Each successive year
will show more and more need Of these cottages as
the veterans and their wives become more feeble.
Other Departments have already made provisions
for these women, taking the nitiatOry steps.
Let us not be outdOne by our sisters Of other De-
paTtments, but before the next Convention let Us
raise at least 81 for every member in this Depart
ment.
All contributions should be sent to Lucy p. Bry-
son, Gettysburg. who will promptly send receipt
for all moneys received.
Lucy l.. Bryson, Louise r. Hauser, Mary A. Stew
art
Approved: RUTH II. THOMAS, Department PresI-
dent.
DEPARTMENT Of INDIANA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: sedgwicII Corps ID. Union City,
sends a splendid report. While only 81 In number,
they equal tO 100 when IL comes to work They
have lately recarpeted their hall, and raised the
money in a very unique manner Once n week
thew lad Nickel SoeiaI-' >" each member tam,
her work and spending the afternoon with some
sister. each one contributing nickel.
Corps 10 is divided into three sections. The first
section furnishes supper Of some kind one month,
the second section the next month"; and the third
section the third. The Post Is always invited. The
fourth month the Post prepares handsome spread
and invites the W.RC.
The Post and Corps, to the number Of IS, took
refreshments aud surprised AN old eomrade on his
sOth birthday, which was = very enjoyable affair.
Truly they are working In harmony.
Coal City Corps, l53, Coal City, Is Corps only
organized last March, but they wide-awaSe
energetic workers. They have just had an oyster
supper, at which they made, clear of expenses
SIC. They are adding to their numbers too, a. we'll
as TO their treasury. Josephine Cochran Presi-
dent aud Allie Hoehstetler. Treasurer were re-
elected at their recent election.-Eliza J. Crisler
Department Corresponding Secretary, GreeHsburg,
lad.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Past National President Emma Stark Hampton
has been seriously III at her home IN Detroit As
soon a. able to travel, which may be some weeks
yet, she will go with her husband. Capt. G. G..
Hampton, to bermuda, where, IL is hoped the
salubTiOus climate and freedom from care will
fully restore her To health.
Past National Senior Vce-Presdent Elizabeth
A Turner has been suffering from severe attack
of the grip at her home in Boston, but was at last
accounts con valescent
Past Department President Belle t. Bagley and
COmTade Fenton Bagley, of ZinesviIle o. rejoice
Ia the advent OF sou Dec 10 In time for the happy
holiday season. The young Buckeye ). Of " bears
the name Of Fenton Bagley. jr.
Phil Sheridan Corps, l. auxiliary to Post g. was
instituted at Boise City, Idaho, Dec. IL. President
Mary Miller; Secretary. Mary Huntington In
stitutiOn and installation by Frances Swanger, of
Black Eagle Corps. 100 Urbana. Ill. are reported
by Comrade ID. q. Long " working spendidly
and doing much good for the old vets" Appr0-
PIRATE resolutions have been passed upon the first
death IN the Corps, Ella L. Perry; as a friend
trusted, as q member esteemed, and "A woman
able and energetic, and an honor to the Order.
Nctty Ayers WIS chosen President at the election
aud Eliie T. Golf selected > Secretary
Forsyth Corps. !. Toledo. o., contributed $40 to
the Ohio Orphans Home fund, aud approp riated
SIS to the Chairman of Relief purchase presents
for the beneciaries Of the Corps Dec. 20 dinner
was given To the soldiers widows and orphans at
which every luxury Of the season was bOunteously
served. Six boxes Of fruit were shipped the vet
Grams Of the Sandusky Home valued at Sos. IS aud
the National Relief Corps Home remembered
with some fancy work. The Thanksgiving aud
Christmas dinners given by the Corps to their
needy soldier wards have been greatly appreciated
A happy New Year to dear old Forsyth.
Last Years Coinage at the Philadelphia Mint.
During the year just closed there were
coined at the Philadelphia mimic 81, O0O. 600
pieces, with q valuation of over $4,000, OOO
Owing to a diseontnuance of the coinage of
the silver dollar after July /, the total is not as
great as that Of the previous year. The fol-
lowing is a statement Of the coinage of the year
as submitted to Superintendent BOsbyshell by
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