The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-08
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dead. It is yearly kindliDg of the altar fires
OF liberty in the city of the dead and keeps alive
the memory of the debt We owe the Nations
defenders. while it tells the youth OF to-day
what liberty cost; that for love Of 10 some have
even dared to die. We should preserve this
Memorial Day for years To come. even alter
the last soldier shall have laid down to rest.
This can he most effectively done by every Post
organizing a WOman's Relief Corps. to assist
them to perpetuate the names of the heroic
dead by providing gowers. refreshments, aud
such other assistance rs they require.
The objects of the Wonan's Relief Corps
are especially to aid aud assist the Grand
Army of the Republic. and TO perpetuate the
memory of their heroic dead; to assist needy
veterans and their families; TO care for their
widows and orphans providing homes aud eIn-
Payment Tor them; tn cheer and cherish our
Army Nurses, and to teach lessons OF patriotism
and loyalty among the children and to the
community where we live"
TWIN CITY NOTES.
Comrade Matthias KEGS writes that Mime
apolis, Mimi. has 10 Posts and nine Relief
Corps, and all the nine had joint installations.
with plenty OF good cheer. installation week.
Three Posts and Corps held joint installations
i'm st. Paul
Many gifts were showered upon the retiring
officers Past Commander Wilson, of Dudley
r. Chase Post. Minneapolis. WAS the recipient
of an elegant silver set, while Past President
Ida Potter Harris, of Chase Corps, received q
fruit-dish and gold recognition-pin.
Past Commander Harrison, OF George N. Nor
gan Post. Minneapolis. was presented silver
tea set, and Past President Niles received from
the Corps an elegant onyx clock.
William Downs Corps, Minneapolis. reported
large increase in membership and finances the
Post having been presented with upwards of
$l00. Ada j. Clark was installed President
FLoURIsHINe INDIANA CORPS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: You are weekly visitor
at our home and have been for years. My
husband could not get along without you; at
least, he is not going to try.
Samuel Reid Corps Furnishing. working in
harmony and sisterly love. The officers of the
Corps for 1894 were installed. Jointly, with the
Post officers: Mary N. Overman, President
Flora Z. N. Berkey. Treasurer, and Martha
SeIle. Secretary. James B. Berkey was in
stalled Commander and DIR. VIM. Overman the
Adjutant.
Past President Hobbs, who retires with the
respect and good will of the entire Corps. de-
lvered an address filed with loyalty TO our
country and love for the defenders OF the nag.
The hard times has increased our relief work,
and we have committee always on the alert,
that none may suffer.
Eliza J. Crisler, who inspected our Corps,
c0mplimen,ed us very much, and said we
should be reported Excellent" That made
US feel good w0nld you not think so2
Increased memberships, sOciais. entertain
mems and Shippers, and lively meetings, which
never grow monOtoneus. characterized our
work for the year In two years and half OF
service Past President Hobbs never missed a
meeting. / came next, having missed but two;
one on account of the death of my father, the
other while absent at the Worlds Fair. Can
many beat the record?
Flora f. Norris Berkey, Corresponding Sec
rotary, Salem, Ind.