The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-11-24


them. The Grand Army committee united In the
Campfire. headed by Department Commander
Mack, who Is part OF the Home through his
grand work one of It's builders and maintainers.
To Ella Bell Woodward, who is serving her
second year the committee. are indebted for
an interesting account.
MRS. wooDwARD's REPORT.
DEAR TsIBUNE: Where many most excellent
things said and done scarcely knows how
to try TO tell it. The lovely dignity with when
Past Department President Mary f. Bancroft.
Chairman of w re. Committee. presided was not
the least attractive feature by any means Tie
dining hall of the Home had been converted Into
an nssc mhy hall aud was beautifully decorated
with flags. and long before the opening hour me
hall packed With the veterans, who through
out the entire evening sat In quiet expectancy Tor
Department President of the W. re of Ohio and
Department Commander Mack, of the q. A.R,
added to tho occasion by their presence. The en-
tertainment opened by all joining in singing
"Amcrica" followed by An innovation by Past De-
par,ment Chaplain s.. Allie SEu!er. 'Tcnting to-
night" by DIR. Haynes resident Surgeon at the
Home rendered In exceptionally fine
manner. The committee are under obligation 10
the quartet of Sandusky for assistance with their
music. Mrs Bancroft presented Department Pres
idert Carroll, of Defiance whose remarks were
short but went to the hearts of all present. Conn
mander Mack presented, but needed no intro
duction the veterans. for they MI know him and
what he has done for them ever since the Home
even spoken OF. Mrs. Shuler was called upon
TO tell of the committees work the first year of the
Home. She spoke in the highest praise OF tile first
work at the Home as performed by the committee
Of lSS8's9, with Kate B. Sherwood, Chairman; -
NJ. f.. Battels, Secretary, and Belle It. Bagley,
Louisa NJ Roland and Lizzie 8. Heron. Fannie
j. Fright, Secretary of the Home Committee oil
this year. said in her address: SOLDIERS, COM
rades If you want pensions you must SEND us 10
Congress. womAn-and n woman oniy-can tell
successfully Of soldiers deeds and a soldiers
needs. Our tmd and quiet Department President
Mrs. Carroll. would like to represent you on the
floor Of Congress, and Mrs. McMcens, our Depart
Io1in 1,nrcy air
your service In the same way. and Kate Is. Sher-
wood. able, eloquent Kate B. Sherwood, would, in
such place, like Gen. Grant, Fight 1t out on
this line II IL took oil Summer, and all Winter,
too"
Mrs. Ebrghfs talk TO the comrades was mingled
throughout with flights of eoquence and humor
that charmed and entertained her audience for
half an hour or more In a most delightful manner,
and regret cannot report II verbatim. She re-
said came the third section in the presentation
of gold badge to Sarah ]. Price. the Maron, as
slight testimonial from the VIC Committee, for
her faithful service to the boys ct the Home.
Col. Winans, OF Troy, who Is Chairman OF the
GAR. Committee. spoke a few encouraging words
and called for rising vote of thanks for Mrs Ban
croft and for the evenings entertainment. which
was quickly and heartily responded to. Then EVA
Runne OF the committee, spoke Of her love for and
interest in the work Mrs. Williams, OF Norwalk,
urged the boys to be true to their manhood. and
suggested they organize n temperance society
among themselves. The newly appointed Chap
lain called upon and told the boys he wanted
to know every one of them, and hoped to have
some grand good times together. One OF the
events of tho evening was the formal pre- en,aion
of the band instruments to the Home by Mary T..
Bancroft Chairman, in a lovely and winning man
ner. They were accepted by Gen. Force. Command
ant, on behalf of the Home who no expressed great
q little talk, giving facts and figures concerning
soldier pensions, paid from the Columbus
agency, of much interest to all.
The resident Post Commanders spoke words OF
thanks and cheer, and when an opportunity WAS
given the veterans to speak, one Of them thanked
to propel himself everywhere with the aid OF ms
crutches. Another came to tho platform, and his
words made US feel that we were not doing and
working in vain. All that we do is appreciated.
Readers, sisters Of the w. re. of Ohio. let us be
faithful; let do all oan to make them COM
Portable. Col. Bancroft told US that the Pension
Agency shows that the old soldiers are passing
away at the rate Of five dry. Let US be doing.
and quickly. while we can Keep the s,ore-room
full of jelly canned fruits and such little deilcacles,
as we know they must enjoy.
BADGE FOR THE NATION.
II there is a woman trusted and beloved by the
Union soldiers in our Homes more than Sarah j.
Price. Matron who is mother. sister. nurse and
friend in one to the sick and infrm hundreds OF the
Ohio Home, we have not yet heard her praises
sung. With her it Is all for her boys, and with
what 10y she receives and distributes the gifts,
even the smallest, sent by the Corps of the Buck
eye State to cheer and comfort their veterans. The
presentation address of Past Department Treasurer
Fannie J. Ebright voices the love and truth of her
associates everywhere In the work so dear to their
hearts. In presenting the badge Mrs. Ebright said
I'VE have heard Of some of the things you have
done for these soldiers How you have loved and
work ed for them how you have minsteTed 10 them
in sickness and in health: how you have stood by
the bedside Of the dying wiped the death damp from
their brows, held their hands in yours when far
from home and friends, with no wife's love, no
mothers tenderness, no sisters devotion to cheer
them as they started out alone upon the vast and
unknown sea Of eternity. This State boasts OF
being the home Of Maj. Mckinley, the author OF the
famous tariff bill, which causes the Queen OF Eng
land. the Emperor of Germany. the Cars OF all the
Russias to tremble. 1t is the home OF John Sher-
MANTLE Napoleon of finance OF this Nation. Here
Brice On this soil was born flaming, fattering,
frustrating, fiery, flashing. foamlng, hag-lovlng
Foraker, Ex-Governor of Ohio. Yet these distin-
gushed men, with long records of worthy deeds.
might lift their hats and stand with uncovered
heads in presence of your work or them 1t is not
written but of you it is written: 'Inasmuch as
you did it unto the least OF these you did 1t unto
me- You have reached up beyond the clouds.
beyond the sky, beyond the Throne, and placed
your hand into the hand of the Infinite. SO does
every woman who ministers to men who are
stricken and suffering And He 10, GOO OF his
liveried host attend your footsteps no harm shall
come TO you, for has He not given His angles
charge concerning you? With this little gift
bear to you, not only the admiration and good VIII
of the committee. but nearly 1900 women OF the
Department of Ohio send greeting Many OF them
are poor women; home and husband are the
boundary line of their vision; some OF them have
little children cltnging to their gowns; yet they
know and have heard Of you. With full hearts
and smiling faces and reverent words they breathe
a blessing on you Then, Mrs. Price, accept this
Offering. May God and His good angels protect
and defend you, aud ut last save you and crown
you eternally IL the wish of each and every friend
who knows and loves YOU"
PRAISE FOR MRS. WOODWARD.
It will be observed that Mrs. Woodward makes
no mention of herself in her report; but happily,
through tho Secretary OF the Committee, We learn
she was there, in the following:
Knowing the worth and extreme modesty OF
Mrs. Woodward we fear she will give no account Of
herself there. She met with ut Sandusky. Her
presence is magnetic and encouraging; she Is
always sunshiny and happy. At request OF Mrs
Bancroft the Chairman, she made excellent
talk TO the veterans closing with the remark that
committee or the work. Taking her at her word,
she was asked to sing one OF the old songs OF her
youth. She gave 'Vive PAmerica. 1t was
beautifully rendered and reminded us OF q poem
exquisitely read. Every word could be heard, and
her tones were clear and musical as in youth when
she charmed all who heard her. May she sing
again and again to us is the wish Of all who were
EbriRht.
EXCHANGING CoURTEsIEs.
DEAR TRIBUNE: C. J. Powers Corps. e. Roches-
ter N.Y. presented to their Post pair of besuti-
full gudons of dark blue silk, gold letters, and
fringe. The Post. approaching the gift expressed
themselves In resolutions OF eloquent praise
framed them in white and gold aud presented
them to the Corps Then few nights since, Mt u
regular meeting of the Corps there came at the
door and in marched IS comrades OF q. j. Powers
Post and presented beautiful banner to the Corps
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