The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-10-11

fully recovered. In time of trouble may our
unfortunate soldiers ever find loving hearts
! and willing hand sin their service
After the Corps business was over all re-
paired to the banquet hall to enjoy fine COLA
tion, and later the festivities in the dancing
hall.
Eliza Shepard, Department Corresponding
Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: We have again settled
down to our routine work after the Summer
vacations Massachusetts was we'll pleased
with the compliment which the 18th National
Convention paid to Past Department President
S. Agnes Parker by unanimously electing her
Chaplain. She needs no word of commenda-
ton, for her faithful work for the WOman's
Relief Corps and her helpful influence speak
for themselves.
Inspections are on their rounds, and as we
give an account of the years work, we trust it
may merit the well done" of former years.
Too much cannot be said in regard to the
faithfulness of Corps Treasurers in connection
with suspended members. Time passes rapidly
away, especially to those who do not attend the
meetings regularly. Let the Treasurers not
only carry out the letter of the law by sending
the blanks, but whenever practical call on the
deinquents, and thus awaken new interests
and save many members from being sus-
pended.
Corps 90. Lynn, paid their annual visit to
the Soldiers Home, Chelsea in September and
furnished the comrades with a supper and en-
tertainment. The boys always look forward
to this visit with much pleasure, and the Corps
is equally pleased to add to their comfort and
happiness.
Corps So, New Bedford, have observed their
ninth anniversary. Since their organization
they have expended 81, 22O7 20 for relief.
Corps 81 Walpole, and Corps 157, Boston, are
to hold reception and basket party, respect
lively.
Corps 70, Milford, and Corps 1s9, Franklin,
have held socials, Corps 40, Aver. candy ex-
position. and Corps 131, East Pepperell, SOU
venir supper. All financial successes.
Corps LOG, Fall River, have turned $25 over
to Post As. They will hold an experience
meeting in October
We are interested in the efforts of all Corps
to combine s0ciability and business. With the
Winter will come added opportunities for use
fulness in our relief work, and all additions to
the fund will undoubtedly be welcome.
Hattie A. Bray, Department Corresponding
Secretary, Lynn, Mass.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
After the return of Department President
Emma J. Southwick, of New Jersey, and Corps
President Anna Marclaski, of Aaron Wilkes
Corps, z, Trenton, they were rendered re-
cepton and Campfire by Corps 7. We are as
sured that New Jersey is justly proud of her
handsome and energetic President.
Aunt Becky Young, the hOnored Iowa Army
Nurse, entered the service June, 1862, and
served continuously. with only eight days
absence, until June, 1865. She had hard serv-
ice, and worse fare. but never gave up her trust.
She served with the Army of the Potomac for
a time under Dorothea Dix.
Our Massachusetts correspondent, President
Hattie A. Bray, of Lynn. exemplfes her faith
by her works. She has made over 100 visits to
the families of sick and needy veterans the
present Summer. Post paid handsome rib
ute to her worth when they voted to send her
to 18th National Convention as their guest.
As usual. she found ready service there III as
ssting the Committee on Courteses in prepar-
ing reports for the press.
The Grand Army and Relief Corps Of Mssis-
sippi and Louisiana had grand celebration ut
Spanish Fort. near New Orleans Fully 1000
people were in attendance, the GAR. and
W.R.C. dispensing good things from wel-laid
tables. Col. James Lewis and his wife. Depart
ment President Josephine b. Lewis, were lead
ing spirits of the occasion. There was blazing
Campfire. a sham battle and fireworks.
The 10th anniversary of Corps No. 10, Aurora,
H., was celebrated in grand style. Depart |
ment President Emma r. Wallace, now Ma |
tional President; Past National President
Margaret Ray Wilkins Past Department |
President Julia G. Sine, and Past National |
Inspector Flo Jamison Miller were among
the speakers. The decorations of flags and |
banners were inspiring L
Department President McMahan, of Ken |
lucky, has recommended to each Corps the |
appointment of committee Of three to petit |
ton School superintendent and Teachers to |
introduce the patriotic salute to the American |
dag as part OF the morning exercises.