The National tribune., 1893-03-16

month. o- "a,
1t is devoutly hopedune Aunt Betty may live to
the century mark and awaits the summons OF the
Supreme Commnnaer.-Saei Ginger.
A HAPPY WORKING CORPS
DEAR TRrBUSE Yon are, n welcome visitor ut
our house every week think we could not
keep house without you. We have one of the
grandest little Corps in the State; have only 81
members but they nre al so earnest loyal, and
sociable We have perfect 10 feast every meet
ing night. which is twice month. count the
days from one meeting until the next, and think
they are SO far apart. 80
We have been organized some iwo.and-a-half
years and do anything hands find TO do for
our Post and Corps hast Spring we presented the
Post with IA lovely silk flag for Memorial Day.
We have more or less relief work all the time.
We i"u JIM w 'hst'''iH''oh oi fost "" VI
stalling DR.. VIM. Overman Commander, and Matte
s. Hobbs President.
We felt very much elated over the praise of our
work coming from the grand old heroes. There is
tile best OF feeling existing between Post ana
Corps.
In January the GAR. were invited to attend n
social ut Post.hall given by the Corps. On their
arrival they were happily surprised by seeing
tables loaded with many Of the good things OF the
season. There was quite nice little program,
and the addresses and army songs of the comrades
were appreciated very much by all.
The Corps are working now for "A new carpet Tor
our hall. We have suppers and entertainments
for repenishing our treasury. AT Hiost oil our
meetings, during intermission, some three or four
of our members furnish refreshments which make
IL very chlOyhDe. One sister treated us 10 OYSTER
soup which we all appreciated
Long live the GAR. and W.RC.!-Florn Il;
Berkey, Corresponding Secretary, Samuel Reld
Corps, 100, Salem. Ind.
NEW YORK CONVENTION.
At the 10Th annual Convention, Department of
New York. Department President Ellen NJ. Put
read admirable address. outlining the
work OF her successful administration and closing
with glowing words of enthusiasm and good cheer
An increased number of Corps. well as increased
membership of others, attest the growing interest
in the Department.
The Sons of Veterans were commended, and the
Womnns Relief Corps Home project urged upon
the attention of the Department. Increased sym
pathy between Posts and Corps. shown in the
large number of joint installations, was pronounced
encouraging. Department finances were reported
sound and strong foundation. Department
Commander Theodore l.. Poole thanked for
courteses and advice.
Department Secretary Elizabeth B. Smith re-
ported as follows: Number of Corps. l79. net gain
II; membership > 425, net gain $685. cash expended
for relief. 50. Il.40; relief other than money, 81
1877; turned to Posts 8! 1872 81: soldiers and
families assisted. 737 members assisted. 431. In
commenting upon the above the Secretary, al
ways earnest and faithful herself in all good works
says:
"Great work 10 do yet. you see, my sisters! Shall
we be satisfied TO see other States forge ahead OF
own Empire State in this matter? When
we think that we are assembled i'll 10th COnyen-
ton with 5000 members, and that east of us is
Department with 1900 members, and west OF US
another with like number, shall we not each re-
solve to lay aside all personal ambitions and de-
sires, and work together with renewed energy to
place magnificent New York at the head OF the
ine?"
All the reports-Ada v Sherwood Inspector:
Mary Andres. Chaplain; Sarah G. Nichols, Coun-
seor. and Stimson Smith, lnstituting and Installing
Oficer-were complete and to the point
Annie Cleary. Delegate at Large to National
Convention, gave weIi.consdered summary OF
the events of memorable week. Kate l.. Gled-
hill, Department Treasurer, gave an itemized re-
port Of receipts and expenditures coupled with
few excellent recommendations. Balance to new
account, s4 1904.
The election of Joseph b. CIeary. of Rochester,
soldier with brilliant war record and devoted
friend OF the ". re, - Department Commander,
was hailed with JOY bs the Convention. His wife
has long been pillar 81 the New York W.R.C.
The visit of Past Coniniabder-in- Chief Palmer,
of New York, and Department Commander J. F.
Muck, Of Ohio. to the Convention was delightful
incident. Comrade Palmer was Chairman to the
Committee on Greetings from Department En-
Carter. Stirring words of cheer were spoken by
veterans. Commander Mack extended the greet
ings of the W re. OF the great State Of Ohio, lie
thought lie had n right 10. They are over IL 600
strong. and lie thought were the only organization
That should be recognized by the GAR. Each
comrade was presented with a souvenir badge and
received The pRudits Of Convention.
The report I'm rhyme of Kate l.. Jones, Depart
ment Correspondent was greeted with applause.
IL was 81 plea Tor more united WORK, state ana Ma
tional and for the flag every school-housc in the
land, North and Sonth.
NOBLE WORK FOR WOMEN.
The following noble sentiments upon the duties
and privileges OF American women are from the
address of Department President Putnam:
Il desre 10 once more call your attention to the
magnificent career opening before the women of
America
tINn II. mir tta< wtux
ence we may well pause and look back along It's
path Wonderful, indeed, is its record! As we
gaze we see The world stirring AS with new i'm
pulse! Men everywhere striving to better the con-
dition of their fellows Great hearts, seeking to
ameliorate the condition of the suffering! And 10 |!
As man ever rises higher, woman keeps pace with
him as In no other age.
No star in the crown of this glorious old 10Th
Century shines with brighter luster than docs this
one OF woman progress.
when In The purposes of Almighty God, il be-
came lime that the Nations of the earth should be
taught anew the lessons of liberty and America
should be cleansed of her stains and purified from
her sins; when, 10 preserve intact and unbroken
these starry rings upon our beauteous flag, we, as
Nation. endured the awful throes of civil war,
the women of our land were found following the
line of battle; on the field in the hospital, they
were present, veriabie ministering angels
when wars wild alarunIs ceased, she did not
forget the Lessons learned during its sad reign.
What means this gathering to-day? 1t means that
love and cherish those who offered their lives
ransom for our liberties, our homes, our peace.
bravey fought shall be ever remembered and
laugh, by iss. We know not what of good or i'll
the future holds for this fair land. but this do
know. II we shall to best selves be true, If we
shall live up to the high standard ought to bold
OF Iife shall have done our part toward haster-
ing the day when Fraternity Charity, and Loyalty
shall be the guiding spirit of Americans"
MEMORIAL DAY.
The solemn observance OF this holy day grows
yearly more sadly impressive.
As the tiny star spangled flags thfcken In the
cemeteries of America. and the ranks of the sur
yiying veterans of the of the rebellion corre-
spondingly thin. are taught more and more
emphateauy the eternal Significance Of the deeds
IL memories.
A day OF saddened memories.
A day Of renewed allegiance TO the undying
principles Of our proud Republic.
A day Of blessed hope for future greatness.
Womau's Relief Corps. ever tend to weaken or
destroy tiIe influence Of this day upon the genera
ton growing up around us.
Rather fGt>us strive 10 render IL more impressive
and holy rs The years 20 on
Standing in the beauteous shades of historic
Arlington, looking down the long asles of green
tents" Of the silent army of the dead" we cannot
sifie repress the solemn weight Of responsibility
resting upon all who wear the badge of the
Woman's Relief Corps. that the great sacrifice so
gaIlantly made by these fallen heroes shall not
have been made in vain.
Glorious is the age IN which we live! Grand are
the many opportunities opening to woman, but
none grander more beautiful than this, of teach
ing Loyalty" TO those among whom we live.
NEW YoRK's PRESIDENT.