The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-01-17

| the smiles of good fortune were peering through
roseate clouds. It is worth something to see
woman thus step ont and take up anxieties an6
cares under which strong men supposed Il
stagger. and do 1t without murmur, and do i
ably withsl."
NATIONAL CHARTER MEMBER.
Emma Alricb, Past Department Senior Vice
President of Kansas, will DO q candidate fol
| Department President before the Convention
to be held in Lawrence February next, and il
having strong support throughout the State.
She was one of the founders Of the Relic
Corps in Kansas, National charter member
has attended every Department Convention
save one, and visited and inspected more Corps
than anyone in the State
She has been twice Secretary of Convention
preparing the minutes for publication, aud az
Department. Corresponding Secretary and
editor at-large she has kept the SunHower
| State well mp at the front. She has plans to
unity and magnify the work Of the W.R.C.,
should she be elected which now seems prob
able.
| SHERIDAN CORPS ANNIVERSARY.
First Corporal, Co. ], sends glowing account
| of the anniversary of Phil Sheridan Corps, 10,
Clay Center. Kan. The celebration was called
q tin wedding, and it was q success in every
| particular.
Grand Army Hall was draped with bunting
| from ceiling to floor, with all the arms in pos
session of the Post displayed at intervals on the
walls
Phil Sheridan Post, &c. and Sheridan Camp
5, s. OF ", were guests of the evening, and upon
assembling they found a splendid supper await
| ing them in the dining-hal.
This over Campfire of songs, speeches and
| Rotations, closing with tabeaux illustrating
| the services of the Army Nurses, followed in
| the main hall.
During the evening squad Of the 9. Of V.
entered with a long pole, npon which was
strung new, shining tin-cups. which they pro-
! ceeded to present to the Corps. The Post
added another surprise in the way of big tin
coffee boiler fanked on each side with nickel
pouring-pots So we imagine that that Camp
and Corps will not suffer for good morning
cup of coffee whenever they come together.
The souvenir W.R.C. badge was Of tin, sus-
pended from yellow ribbon attached to pin.
Every guest received one.
Three times three for Phil Sheridan Relief
Corps. No. TO-" says First Corporal, Co. !, and
long may they live to enjoy similar entertain
ments."
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR tribune: As we come to the begin
ming of q new year with all its hidden posi-
bilities before, let us continue the good work
with renewed zeal, doing with our might
what our hands find TO do"
Some will lay down the responsibilities that
ferred so let us transfer earnest support and
cooperation TO those who shall become the
leaders of our Corps.
Corps are being instituted, bringing in the
mothers who have borne the heat and burden
of the day. and the younger women, who will
learn many profitable lesson from their ex-
perience. 1t is well that we should mingle
together in this grand work, and that activity
should become one of the prime factors con-
nected with our patriotism.
We should see TO il that our hearts are in
touch with the principles for which we are or
ganized. and then we feel assured that our
heads will be the more ready to comprehend
all the governing laws of our Order.
Collingwood Corps. 124, of Plymouth, have
celebrated their fifth anniversary. During
their comparatively short existence they have
expended 81 .07978 in relief, and have turned
over to their Post 81 ,O21.5s.
Their total receipts have been So 921 49, and
at the present time both their relief and gen.
eral funds are in excellent condition. At the
anniversary celebration, President Anna E.
Bowditch welcomed the guests, after which re-
marks were made by Commander Leach. of
Collngw0od Post, attesting the appreciation OF
the Post of their helpful auxiliary.
Among the many pleasing features OF the
evening was the history of the Corps in rhyme
by the efficient Secretary. Abbie ID. Danforth,
who has been in consecutive service since the
most admirably.
Corps IS, Northampton 90, Lynn; So Pea
body; 20, Milford; o. South Braintree; III, |
North AttleborO; 1876. Whitman; l52, Leces-
ter; 1853. Kingston have held fairs ente rtain-
ments; and Corps So. East Hampton; 102, East
Weymouth; 132. Sandwich, and 49, Lee,
held s0cials, all of which have proved success |
ful. socially and financially.
Two more Corps have been instituted under !
most promising circumstances, and Post 205 of
Bridgewater has unanimously voted to organ
iZe Corps.
Hattie A. Bray, Department Press Core
spondent, Lynn, Mass.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Mollie North, Press Secretary, reports that |
Geo. w. Slough, SO, have closed successful |
year. and start out the new with a good staff !
of officers and good works for the poor. COM |
rade J. w. Clemson. of Crawfordsvile added |
about 800 to their fund in December, giving |
his Union Scout; or, Marching Through |
Georgia"
Patriotism will have prominent part at the |
National Council of Women, which meets in |
Washington February next. Special rates will |
be given by the railroads TO all in attendance;
dates. Feb 10 to March 8.
Past National President Sarah E. Fuller was
given a royal reception by Tower Corps, Paw
tucket, r. l., at the celebration of its anDiver-
sary, and in recognition Of her services at in
stituti0n.
At public meeting OF the Relief Corps. Son.
ervie, Mass, the flag salute was given by the
school children, specially drilled for the occa-
sion.
The Relief Corps of Holyoke. Mass, has
been making sheets for the Soldiers Home.
They give their annual Martha Washington
tea party in February.
Drum Taps of Patriotism has been given
very successfully at shelburn Falls, under tho
of Hariette A. Burrows.