The National tribune., 1893-03-02
Tue RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters---NOtes from the Departments
OHIO ORPHANS HOME.

OHIO ORPHANS HOME.
Cora Day Young Past National President W.R.C.
and Matron- in Chief of the Ohio Soldiers and Sail
ors' Home and ever and always the right woman
in the right place. submitted report to the Board
of Trustees at their annual meeting. which is in
itself fiash-light picture of the broad, compre-
hensive, well as wise and loving work she IS
carrying in that beneficent institution. Follow
ing is the report in part:
With the helpful hands and devoted hearts Of the
80 noble women who preside over the cottages
wherein are 900 souls, have been able, with the
guidance of the Divine Helper, 10 give my time,
strength, and best efforts to the work in which we
are SO Loyalty engaged, the support and caring
mentally, morally. physically, and spiritually for
to charge.
The cottages. 80 in number, have been made as
pleasant attractive, and home-like as possible for
i'm no better way believe, can we cultivate re-
med taste In these boys and girls than by making
their surroundings inviting to look upon. The
rules of the Board and Superintendent for the
proper regulation of study and recreation hours
have been adhered to conscientiously. 1t has been
a pleasure always to consult with the mstrons and
others regarding the present and future welfare OF
the children and advise wise enforcement OF dis
cipline when necessary.
/ would ask the Board in the appointment of
marons to as carefully possible select those who
can adapt themselves to n thorough and intelligent
understanding of the wants and necessities OF
child; ladies of long experience with young life
contentment, and discipline of the children depend
so much upon this, for the matrons are brought
into close relation with every phase OF the chflds
character. Coming rs our pupils do from so many
different associations and surroundings, good and
bad habits alike promote or impair the usefulness
of all. The patrons must patiently rs mother
study the bent" of these young minds and start
them Alright lifes journey. These ladies' II sue
ces.fu must give themselves, AS Lowell says, for
princple make gift of their daily lives. so that
it plain that truth and love have taken possession
of them"
The clothing is comfortable and made in the
Home. and the method of issuing IL. well as sup
plies is systematic and a saving of time to the
clothing department., stOre-room, shop-room, and
mstrons. Anything that tends to simplify our
work and do the greatest good 10 the largest num-
Der has always met the approval OF our honorable
Board.
At nearly every meal the chdren's dining
is visited, often in company with strangers. The
united voices of the little folks appraised to the
Father Of all gifts in grateful Thanksgiving is a
scene that charms and interests every one. The
food is carefully inspected before and after it
reaches the table and the excellent health and APP
of the children prove that their food is of
the best in quality and plentiful.
Cottage and other entertainments should be and
have been provided on each Friday evening, when
practicable; for amusement Is natural to a child.
and they should be INDUCED in them in rational
way.
Homes and positions have been secured through
for a large number of pupils who have been dis
charged and am pleased to note especially the
deep interest our girls are taking in the cooking
and sewing departments, both presided over by
ladies who are devoted to their work, adding much
to the of this institution by teaching these
girls to be selfsupporting, help 10 themselves,
and often dependent parent.
Through the powerful influence of matron and
teacher, the girls fast learning that II is an
honor and credit to them when leaving here to go
prepared TO command the respect of their employ
ers. by efficiency IN one OF the departments OF do
nestle economy industrial training. Girls are
now being instructed in the of steam-power
machines in the sewing rooms, SO that they may
command from $40 10 SIS per week. The School
pf phnDnpranly htIgDea9 OEppg
over our land intelligent boys and girls who are
credit {" themselves and this grand institution.
Labor, wide AS the earth, hath its summit in
heaven; and true, earnest, humble work has
something of Divineness in it,
The services in the chapel have been attended
by every child in the Home during the year, I'M
less excused by the Superintendent or Physician.
The words of wisdom that God has spoken through
his servants. the clergymen of Aenia, have. i am
hearers and their work has not been in vain Our
choir of pupils certainly adds much to the interest
and pleasure of the service.
The theological students OF Xenla have been de-
voted 10 the Sunday school work in the cottages
and feel under special obligations for gratuitous
and Cliris.-lik services.
The Christian Endeavor Society, formed nearly
two years ago. is steadily growing in numbers and
interest. The boys and girls fast learning that
they must give their hearts to Him while they are
young, that they may be made better and more
useful citizens by fearing God and keeping His
commandments.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
The 14h annual Convention. Department Of
Massachusetts,, W.R.C., held in the Meonaon, Ire
mont Temple, Boston, was large assembiage;
floor and galleries crowded with delegates and
members Of the Order The Department banner
decorated the table of the Department President,
and the National colors were drafed around the
galleries.
National Chaplain Mary E. Knowles opened the
sessions with PRAYER At the opening session
preelups nv Convention to National
President Margaret Ray Wilkins.
The address Of Department President Mary L.
Deane was a comprehensive review of the work Of
her administration, and embodied excellent recon-
meudations for the future. When she took the
obligations the Department roster number l47
Corps leaving G2 Posts without auxiliaries
Through her efforts IA Corps had been instituted
which would have left but 4s Posts without aux
iaries had not three charters been lifted for cause
Massachusetts has now 15s Corps.
Department Secretary Mary Il. Elliot and De-
par,ment Treasurer Sarah T. Fuller made COM
piete and encouraging reports. The number Of
members Jan. j, 1882. was Il. 615; number Jan.
1885, 1854; net gain, $50. Expended for relief,
So 300.39; turned over to Posts S9.sl6.19; total
SIS, 1888. Number OF soldiers or members Of sol.
diers' families assisted ,l5S.
Massachusetts Corps have a larger average men,
bership than the Corps of any other State. -Four
Corps have n membership OF over 200, and 80 q
membership of over 100.
The Committee on Greetings 10 the G. AR En-
campment consisted of Sarah z. Fuller, NJ. Susie
Goodale and Agnes Parker, nil pioneers in w. re
work, and among the Massachusetts women
who have held high offices and discharged great
duties 10 the satisfaction of all.
The reception to the Grand Army was brilliant
affair. The Department President was assisted
in receiving by Mesdames Mary T.. Knowles. M.
Susie Goodale. Sarah T. Fuller. f. Florence Parker.
Lizabeth A. Turner, Emma b. Lowd and Augusta
A. Wales
Emma L. Clark promoted from Senior Vice
TO Department President, and has reappointed
Mary L. Elliot Secretary; Headquarters, Boston.
MINNESOTA SOLDIERS HOME.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The W.R.C Committee SOL
ders' Home, wishing to raise funds with which to
purchase piano. made their wants known to the
Posts and Corps of the State. Many of them re-
sponded promptly and very generously to the call,
and the necessary amount was soon placed in tho
hands of the committee The purchase made
and the presentation took place on the evening of
JAN g. A large number of comrades and ladies
from the Twin Cities assembled at the Soldiers
Home 10 participate in the pleasures Of the evening
In addition 10 the piano hundred volumes of
and valuable books were presented TO the
Home for their library. Mary Il. Leavens, Depart
ment President, w. R.C.. making the presentation
speech. acquiitng herself in n very creditable man
ner, she does all such occasions. The response
ia behalf of the Home by Capt. II. A. Castle,
President Of the Board of Trustees
The program was very eDjoyabh, consisting OF
speeches, vocal and instrumental music, recations,
gram the Commandant Of the Home. Capt Nc
MILAN, invited all present TO the dining DOM,
where lunch was served.
The song services held at the Home on Sunday
afternoons have proven very enjoyable occasions
for the old comrades. Occasionally the m usicians
are. invited to the hospital that those who are
unable to attend services In the Chapel may also
enjoy the inusic.-Helcn NJ Fox, Department Cor
responding Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.