The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-23

be a grand thing II all the Posts would appreciate
the work ~ by the, m
can be traced TO the st. Louis Corps.-Hollen Z.
| Day, st. Louis. Mo.
| DEPARTM ENT OF TENNESSEE.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Deeming that the members Of
| our Order will be interested In hearing OF our
work, would be glad to tell you of our Provis-
tonal Department.. At present there four active
white Corps in Tennessee, all located in this ex-
tremey loyal section-East Tennessee. or these
Chattanooga claims two, and Knoxville and Har-
| ri,nan, one each. Our Provisional President,
| Blanca L. Muller. Is woman whose energy.
| merits. and executive ability. so well known at
home, have been recognized by our Order in q fit
| ting manner, and at the last Convention she re-
the Executive Board. She possesses qualifications
which enable her to fill most gracefully the high
position she has been accorded. Under her leader
ship, with the influence Of her enthusiasm and
deep interest, hope soon to be able to report
fifth Corps, which will give US the greatiy.desred
Department.
the South there are many hindranocs to Corps
work, many obstacles TO discourage and retsrd It,
hence our growth is slow: During the first quarter
in .ne en- year we 90 ps1s nd
have been few, but quite good deal OF work In
this line has been done in transformations way.
Our members are on the alert and manifest
Order. 1t will probably be remembered by some
that at the last Convention the Provisional Depart
ment OF Tennessee accorded the privilege of
erecting headstones at the graves Of four women
buried in the National Cemetery at Shiloh. Strenu-
Gus efforts have been made to discover the names
OF these women, but yet they have been fruitess.
Any one possessing information which will fur
nish any cew to their identity, will confer great
favor by forwarding the same to Blanca l.. Muller,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Greetings from Tennessee to all members OF the
Womans Relief Corps.-Alda Rule. Correspond
Ing Secretary. Knoxville, Tenn.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Florence II. Payne, President
OF Corps 200. Gouvcrneur, writes of Corps scrap.
book which preserves all the history and doings Of
the Corps. 1t Is an excellent idea, sffording safe
repository OF pleasing "reminiscences and refer
ences that may interest future generations. A
Memorial book kept by every Corps of its de-
ceased members would be q lasting tribute to the
memory of Relief Corps workers and of interest
hereafter. Why not add such blank book TO the
supplies?
Department Secretary Elizabeth b. Smith writes
OF the memorable occasion attendant, upon the
opening of William Richardson Post Hall. Buffalo.
II is large, we'll ventilated and beautifully fur
nished, and was crowded with an appreciative
audience on opening night. Tho exercises in
cluded address by Hon. John NJ. Farquhar
giving comprehensive history of the Grand
Army, and an address by Department President
Ellen NJ. Putnam. which was heartily applaudcd
The music included tho song written by Prof
Barker for the 18th Encampment. g. RI, entitled
~ nfurl the Flag" Prof Barker, who Is Superin-
tendent Of Music in the Buffalo Public Schools,
present and rendered some fine piano solcs.-Kate
f. Jones, Department Corresponding Secretary.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
The Relief Corps Of st. Louis are contributing to
GEN Lyon Corps, of St. Louis. have been assist
Ing the Union veteran dependents among the flood
sufferers.
Past Department President Clara T. Nichols. of
Iowa, who served two terms rs Department Presi-
dent, has now taken her place as Department Sec
rotary, with Sara L. Rothrock, Department Presi-
dent; Headquarters at West Union. President
Rothrock and the Cottage Home arc to be con-
graduated
Ono of the busiest little women in the Order Is
Past Department President Elizabeth Sutherland
Heron, Of Ohio. The week following the presen-
tation address at Xena on Memorial Day she
sponded to the greeting to the Epworth League
Convention at Middletown, o.. wrote tho Opening
Ode for her Alumni Reunion, and responded 10 tho
toast The Woman of the 10Th Century" She
handles graceful and ready pen and Is equally at
home in prose and poetry.
The Indiana Relief Corps are holding fve-cent
soca,s for socnbility between Post and Corps.
which arc said to be promotive OF harmony and
better acquaintance.
Ninth annual Convention. Department Of Call
fornia, reported n membership Of 5000 distributed
among 90 Corps. Annual expenditure for relief,
s6.554s5. This Is good record
The San Francisco Board of Education have
raised the flag every school under their care.
save one, Bermal Higbts, which was overlooked,
Principal Mary E. Heating and her pupils took up
the work and raised L. foot flag on Gen. Grants
birthday and are happy.
Department President Harmon, Of Illinois, pro-
pounds an inquiry in General Orders. which 10 APP
plicable not Only to Illinois women but to you and
to you, and to you. Listen, one and aIl Has 1t
occurred to that Order Is yet in Its in.
fancy? As Society we have scarcely touches
with our finger tips the rim of the womanhood OF
this great State. Look over the roster of the g. r.
we find 700 Posts; over our own roster, 1873 Corps.
This is not it should be. Right here is where
earnest. jealous workers show their worth.
We find whole Counties, many OF the large cities,
without representation. In order that a move mny
be made all along the line the number OF Aids will
be largely increased. The Senior and Junior Vice
Presidents will be called upon to aid the President.
The State will DO divided In sections and corre-
spondence opened with representative women in
cities and towns where GA r. Posts are located;
earnest effort made to make Illinois the banner
State in the ranks of the W.R.C. Let harmony be
your watchword; be Jealous be steadfast."
Addie B. Roberts, Chaplain OF Seth G. Earl Re-
lief Corps. Ottawa. ILL.,, pays touching tribute 10
Dr. Charity A. Sanders, a member of the Corps,
lately deceased. DIR. Sanders the daughter of
an Army Chaplain, who was killed when she was
a mere child. Her life was devoted to doing good,
and among the sick and wounded she was guar
dian angel. Her widowed mother and only sister
and many friends mourn her loss.