The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-11-10

they preparing foreslie cold Winter weather.
collecting heavy clothing p;id requiring the same
TO be distributed among the needy thns realizing
the Importance of eaehisii.dividuai Aid Society
doing lis own par. Notwithstanding the sorrows
of this life.-Etfie X. Kennedy. Department Core
spending Secretary, Decatur, III.
EARTH, DusT,oAND ASHES.
Earth dust, and asllcs-an,l what is the sequelf
Memories that waken, and pulse, and thriil;
The silence OF death should make things equal,
But stress OF the battle romans with us still.
Earth dust. and ashes meath stones that are name
BattIe-scarred heroes surviving the fight;
Is memory SO bitter? Nay, Time. thou art blame
less:
Not rue. but sweet hearls-ease springs up TO the
Earth, dust. and ashes; and heads that hoary,
Eyes that are yearning for infinite sight;
But over the debris is floating Old Glory,
With bars OF the morning and stars of the Dfghtl
Earth. dust. aud ashes-but yet a while longer.
The mystery of Death shall know glory of Life !;
The silence OF peace than The war-cry Is stronger.
The haven Of surcease more glorious than strife.
Georgia A. Martin, zoos Morton avenue,
Louisville, Ky.
w.R.c. WORK IN WISCONSIN.
1t Is known throughout the Order what magnih-
cent work the women of Wisconsin have done for
the Soldiers Home at Waupaca The building and
furnishing of the Chapel in itself labor OF
love. generously and oheerfuly performed
The following extracts from the report OF the
Soldiers Home Committee Caroline II. Bell Chair
man, appearing in the Journal OF Ninth Depart
ment Convention, have points of exceptional
Interest,"
The carpets were down. the bell rang clear. and
SO far the work was completed, 1t was pro-
nounced by the three members present all correct
and the keys were turned over to Capt. Caldwell,
30 that It could be used if necessary. The rough
estimate of cost of painting. made by the Supern-
tendent. Mr.. Bedding. was $40. you remember. The
covered by sale of lumber donated by Oshk osh as
per bills. Since last Convention. from parties out
side the Order. by voluntary subscription. sum OF
money has been given by Miss Van Hosen. sister OF
our Department Chaplain This, with contribution
by Mrs. Hollister for the purpose was used to pur-
chase two chairs for the communion table Mr.: John
Johnson of Milwaukee, gave $40 for Hymn Books;
and Is Gospel Hymns. Nos. l. 2. g. and 4. in one
were purchased. liberal discount being given by
the II. H. West Co. of Milwaukee; also. two Hymn mi,
Books prepared especially for the organist and
vionist, at Comrade Wlliams's request. were OBJ
tanned. He is over 20 years old, and said he would
not ask the ladies. If he only had pension 1t was
thought best to get some lamps, and these were
paid for by Wolcott Corps four bracket lamps, with
shades. and two student lamps. small size for
pulpit.
The total value of the Chapel, including estimated
value of lumber, work. windows. and plan donated
is S2427.90. The furniture. including communion
linen given by Cado,t silver service, chairs, rugs
by Lappen & CO., and the organ il Ss2S.60 Total
value, So, 2565O.
The Chapel is in gray with brown and touch
Of light green trimming, from sample colors select
ed and sent painter by Chairman.
AS you drive toward the Wisconsin Veterans
Home. from Waupaca. you catch many glimpse
of the lakeets with which this section of the State
abounds. AS we passed. the sun shimmered through
the trees, disclosing water lilies. pure and beau-
full. scattered over the water At the Home every
room was decorated with them, and under the care
of Mrs. Hannah Patchen many hands were at
work. In the Chapel, green was festooned from
the letters W.R.C: An evergreen cross, I'VE feet
In front Of the dining-room and widows hall was
tho motto In green, over red. white and blue,
"W.R.C Welcome. GAR" The Headquarters
building and every cottage was decorated, and we
never saw the Department Chaplain. Mrs. Hollis
ter, the second member of the committee, look
saw, drawn by a lady of the Chairman Of this Com
mittee, represented her AZ in = very happy frame
of mind. We extend thanks TO all who
assisted in any way, and hope that the SIT left
in the Chapel Fund may be used by the Matron OF
the Home TO raise the chimney little, and for
shades as the Is not chary of its rays on the
little church in Summer.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Corresponding Secretary r. G. Reynolds Of Corps
1872, Oregon H., reports Corps membership of AZ,
and years of active service in the ranks Of W.RC.
She tells the whole story OF faithful service when
she says "Our work SO far has been chiefly raising
money in response TO the many calls on our treas
ury, which has been done cheerfnlly."
Past Department President Eliza A. eau In,
Portland. Ore. writes that George Wright Corps.
2, is making memorial quilt to be sold for the
benefit OF the relief fund. II is to be Of heavy
white satin with the National flag for center piece
and the badges of g. r., W.R.C., Sons and Daugh-
tiers of Veterans, in the corners Autographs Of
prominent workers I'm these Orders will appear
white satin ribbon to be stitched with red. white
and blue silk. Ten cents is charged for zach
name.
Tenth National Convention W.RC. accepted
with thanks proposition presented in the form of
q written resolution. from the Massachusetts, Sons
of Veterans, to furnish all the flags to be used In
decorating the Andersonvile Prison grounds.
The Journal of Proceedings of the Ninth Annual
Convention, Department Of Iowa, contains as a
fontispiece very excellent portrait OF the intense
largely to secure the passage of the Soldiers Home
Cottage bill in Iown-Sarah E. Nichols, twice De-
partment President, and now Secretary for Depart
ment President Rothrock. Such women an
honor to tho Order. The Proceedings throughout
are Of great interest.