The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
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Successful 60 Enjoyable

The thirteenth district w. R. C. convention
and campfire, held in this city last Thursday
was interesting, profitable and successful
About sixty representatives were present
| from the various corps in the district con-
stituting fine looking delegation of bright,
earnest, active women, whose ability to plan
aud zeal to perform have been abundantly
demonstrated in the history of their past
| work. And among the Sorosis of this fair
land, surely none embody nober or worthi-
er objects than this organization of good
Samaritans, banded together in the interests
of the soldier and those dependent upon him
The help administered and the practical re-
| lief afforded in supplying food, clothing and
shelter to those on whom want and distress
| have laid their heavy hands, are alone be-
yond expression of ordinary estimate: but
what language shall compass the bounds of
the higher ministrations of courage, cheer
| and comfort, or measure the uplifting infiu-
enceS of Christian counsel and visitation
The Women's Relief Corps is all that the
name implleS. 1t never halts in it's good
work, or wearies in we'll doing, and like ev-
erythlng else MANNED by woman, is success
lenges commendation and support. In no
sense a charitable or alms-giving institution,
| it undertakes t. provide for its own with the
affectionate readiness and solicitude felt by
IA parent in mlnistering to those whose wants
and comfort it is his happy privilege to
supply. That it helps the helpless, gives
| hope to the hopeless, homes to the homeless,
| and imparts the blessings of sympathy and
human love to the neglected, will embIazon
Its worth in every true American heart that
beats in loyal appreciation of what was done
for the country by the Battle Boys of the
Republic"
lhe convention held during the day was we'll
| attended, and a memorable session.
The address of welcome, delivered by Mrs.
E. NJ. Cowles. as follows:
LADIES, SISTERS OF THE RELIEF CORPS:
1t gives me great pleasure 10 welcome you
here at this time The Cause which has brought
| US together today | consider responsible one
We are pledged to care tor the veteran aud his
dependent ones lhe ranks OF the G A. K
| aIe beng rapidly thlnned out. One by one the
We Grams silently passing from our MIDST, 10
| answ yer to the roll-CalI Oh tie other side; and
soon. very soon, the Grand Army Will be tnlng
OF the past. and his dependent ones be gone, or
| have become lndept ndent Where, then VIII
our work be2 As | look around me on the
| faces Lere assembled, l can but feel proud and
graceful. Proud, because of what woman has
done, and as | see my sisters rapidly filing the
positions which they SO capable OF holding.
| as see Them leading In every good work
| noble enteI PRISE l feel there particular
| KIND OF W TX which should not be forgotten. |
| thlnk we should make II our especial DUTY 10
| inspire our children with gratitude and rever-
enCe tor those VINO wore the blue. | also think
| we Should do all In our power 10 make the w
k Z Stand foremost III all organizations. am
grateful because | am living III this nineteenth
century, and In this Tree and Christian land, for
IN other land has woman the advantages and
privileges which she here enjoys; and when We
remember that to Christianity FIRST 10 the brave
defenders of our Union secondly, we owe all
these superior blessings and comforts, Say we
have just cause tor pride and gratitude; and |
ieel assured that your coming among US today
Will be productive of much good, AMI We trust
pleasure which will long be remembered by
each.
Again, my sisters. in the name of Mcintosh
R. Z No SO, Department OF Ohio l bid you
welcome to Rayenna.