The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-12-20
We can only bow in submission to Him who
doeth all things well, believing that our loss is
her eternal gain.
Nancy Smith. Corps President

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DEAR TRIBUNE: 5. p. Chase Corps 81. Madi-
| son. Neb.. reports AZ members and genuine in
terest. The Corps owns a half interest in
Grand Army ball to the value Of $500. They
also own furniture to- the amount of Si0i75,
and dishes and Kitchen utensils to the amount
of $33
The Corps has monthly dime socals. They
have a piano, and rent their hall for enter
tainments which gives them qnite an income.
largo stage and beautiful scenery add to the
attractions.
Through the patriotic influence of the
WR.C. the flag salute has been established in
the public schools, and the little ones seem per-
fcctly delighted with il. and singing with sur
prising sweetness grand National hymn.
America" On all pleasant days Old Glory
floats above them.
S. p Chase Corps reports considerable ex-
pended for relief, and all in all the example of
the Corps is TO be commended
s. V. Brewer Corps 1863 Gordon. Neb., was
inspected by Department President Gertrude
Horr Connell while OH her tour down the Elk
horn Railroad The Corps was warmly COM
mended, and she encouraged them IN their
work of relief
The GAR and s. of V. were invited in after
tho business meeting, and were served refresh
mcnts. All present were introduced to cur
honored guest. and she was again asked for n
few remarks, to which she kindly consented.
The Corps entertainments for the year have
been in the line of sociaIs aud srppers. A Tree
lunch was given all veterans and their families
who came from q distance on Memorial Day
Expended for relief since Sept. l, 1893 $40.
The Corps, with their usual energy, have just
purchased an organ.
This Corps 10 one of unusual interest to me,
as feel that in n certain sense l am the
founder. When my husband, about three years
since, organized s. V. Brewer Post, wrote i'm
mediately to the Commander, urging him TO
take steps at once TO have an auxiiiary, saying
that a Post without . Corps was like unto
bachelor.
1t was several months ere the matter materi
allied, Int on Oct q, 1892, organized tho
Corps, which is composed OF intelligent women,
competent and willing to do their best for
those who took their lives In their hands and
went forth TO uphold Old Glory in 81.
The women living ont on the frontier are as
energetic and loyal as any in the land; loyal
as wives, loyal as mothers, and loyal rs daugh-
tiers to the men who saved the Nation.
Lizzie NJ. Powers Press Correspondent, Chad
ron. Neb.
THE Los sATos DIETRICH.
DEAR tribune: About Is months ago John
A. Dix and Phil Sheridan Corps, of San Jose.
with j. F. Reynolds, OF Santa Cruz, and E. o. G.
Ord, OF Los Gatos. formed themselves into
what is termed the Los Gatos District Conven-
tioH, W.RC., No. ], Department of California
and Missouri. There have been three meet
ings. the last ut San Jose. President Hattie A.
Holcomh of San Jose, presiding.
Irene Z. Gibson. Department President, was
present TO instruct and aid III perfectiua the
work. Many encouraging reports Of like con-
ventions in other parts of the country were
read showing that il is benefit for Cops to
get together and drill in the work and consider
any questions that may be for the good of the
Order.
Our Department President recommends
such district conventions as helpful in creating
a bond of Union between Corps, and a
means Of furthering the interests OF our Order.
The President of tho W.R.C. Home. Ever
green, Henrietta Cook, gave an interesting ac-
count of her trip through the southern part of
the State as Inspector. She had visited the
Santa Monica Soldiers Home, where are about
/ 300 veterans. who appeared to be well cared
for and as happy as could be expected of men
whose health is broken and bodies racked with |
pain.
Surely. it is noble work to have any part in
caring for these crippled, worn veterans, who |
would rather be where they are to-day than
not to hive gone forth to battle to save our |
beloved country
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: Pres. Juliet Stark; s. V.-P., Hattie |
f. Demaris; j. V.-P., Sarah E. Bowman; Sec, |
Nettie Herrick; Counselor, Hattie A. Hol- |
comb; Treas, Cecilia Irwin; Chap, J. ID. |
Jones; Executive Board-Augusta Reed. |
Marion WoIcott, A. f. Mattock, aud Mesdamos
Keller and Comstock.
Next meeting at Los Gatos early in March, |
1895
Ida May Carpenter, Past President, Dix
Corps.
PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM.
DEAR tribune: Thanksgiving has come
and gore, leaving to many heart pleasant |
memories of efforts made in behalf of the poor.
whose homes have been made happier in con-
sequence.
In Corps 90, Lynn, the Relief Committee
solicited from the members all kinds of food
cooked or uncOoled, and the generous response
'eceived was tho means OF giving many a
amiy n good dinner; and more than that
or the baskets were filed to OVERLOOKING.
They were not all packed alike, regardless Of
he recipients, but there tumbler of jelly
md some delicious fruit slipped in side for
sick one. and tho widowed Army Nurse was
remembered, while one basket was
opped off with new pair OF shoes for John
lie, who VIC know was 0verjOyod.
We have been greatly impressed with the
,ariOus manners and methods used in express
ny ones patriotism, and while we are so en-
husiasic in teaching the salute to the flag in
III our schools, shall find as the result that
lot only will the children honor Old Glory,
mt acts of loyalty and kindness toward her
defenders will emanate from these lessons of
patriotism like sweet incense
1t is patriotism that inspires the hearts of
ur loyal women to exercise their best efforts
o accomplish success in the many schemes Tor
Increasing our funds, that may carry out
lie oil jects for which we are banded together.
1t is patriotism thnt keeps always under
narching orders, that no excuse may present
tseIf whenever duty calls.
1t is patriotism that gives US courage to 90
nto the homes of the afflicted and unfortu-
ate; to minister to the sick and breathe a
word to the sorrowing; to close the
yes of the dead and afterward remember the
wing by lending hand to tide them over the
Ough places
Hattie A. Bray, Press Correspondent, Lynn,
Mass.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Assistant Department Inspector Ann NJ. Will
Ok inspected j. Orson Fish Corps 1O5, Upton,
lass, after which came music, readings, and {
collation.. ,
Mai Fletcher Corps, Milford, Mass enter
,ined Corps visitors from Hopkinton. Ash
md, Hollster, and Upton. Department Presi- {
ent Clare II. Burlegh was present, and deliv- |
red an earnest address. An entertainment
,ll0wed in the evening. Corps 72 gave a re- 9
option and concert, which was largely at {
ended.
Ladies' of the GAR. !
James g. Blaine Circle 3, was instituted by a
Irs. NJ. Anna Hall, National Ju nior Vice t
resident. at Moundsville, w. Va, Dec g. Ma C
oual DeIepate Mrs. C. F. Xorn assisted Tha I