The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-04

W.R.C. good send Of, and devoted consider
able space TO the Tag.
. prosperous year, having distributed 81, $50 il
cash and its equivalent.
The perfect work of our W.R.C. represents
tives in the Triennial Council of Women is 9
source Of pride with as all.
Past Department President Hattie A. Thomp-
son is a member of the Daughters of the Revolu-
ton, holding her membership at Washington.
She has served Michigan two terms as Depart
ment Counselor.
ton Of Clubs. A State Council, in utilization
with the National Council of Women, will fol-
low, with Mrs ex- Gov. Bagley, of Detroit; Past
Department President Alaseba NJ. Bliss of Sag
inaw, and Louise Barnum Robbins, of Adrian,
all National life members, as leaders.
The great exposition instituted and conduct
cd by Orcutt Post, Kalamazoo. assisted by the
W.R.C, was one of the grsndest successes of the
year. 1t ran for 10 days.
FINE SOLDIER WORKERS.
DEAR Tribune: Samuel Reed Corps, Salem,
Ind. maintains its high standard. Our joint
installation was the beginning of another happy
year.
The GAR. think we rather excel in the
work. l tell them they are far ahead of us;
they saved our grand and glorious country.
There is nothing On earth too grand or too
good for the Union soldiers. God bless the
GAR
Talk about pensions; there is not soldier on
earth but deserves a pension. 1t is enough, at
least 1T ought to be, il he was in the late war
and lighting on the right side, and usually the
ones that object are the ones that stayed at
home.
have husband who was soldier; he was
IN prison seven months. Army life was not
very pleasant; but when it came to those pris-
ons in the South, it was horrible. Then to
think how grudgiDgly tho small pittsnces are
given to our loyal heroes, for such they all are
But to W.R.C. work. At social and bean
supper, rendered the Grand Army and Relief
Corps BY the Sons of Veterans, the Sons were
presented life-size crayon portrait Of B. F.
Pace. for whom their Camp is named.
The Relief Corps gave an Old Fiddlsrs' Con-
cert at the Opera House, . unique entertain
ment, netting q nice sum.
We have done considerable relief work this
Winter, answering all demands made upon US.
The Grand Army led of in a general donation
party, benefit of the poor of the town. We in
,erested all classes and it was great success.
Our Flower Committee ia giving an occasional
'ocial, charging small fee, for the benefit of
,ur flower fund. A string social is the latest
loveity. We have furnished many floral de-
gns for Grand Army and Relief Corps families
u this way.
Weare about A strong, all working together,
md are known as one of the incest little Corps
n tho State. Representatives will attend the
Department. Convention.
Flora Morris Bsrkey. Press Secretary.
MASSACHUSETTS ACTIVITY.
At a reception rendered by James H. Sargent |
Jorps. West Midway, Mass, to comrades of the |
A soma IA mann hare Of he raIat.1 1
heir experience in rhyme in earning their |
dollars to swell the relief fund. There was q |
ocial feast and plenty of fun.
Past President Ann NJ. Wilcox, of Mai |
fletcher Corps. 70, Milford, Mass, is enjoying
he Past Presidents jewel of gold and enamel |
by the Corps. President Wilcox in |
tailed the officers of Corps "a. Walpole
Past President Wilcox has for the past four
ears most Hospitality entertained Corps 72 at
Ter home. President Despeaux, of Orson Fish |
'orps, los, was present at the last ons Feb. Z.
Charitable deeds from day to day is the motto
# Bartleson Corps, 140, Joliet, Ill.,, writes Mrs
}. c. Churchill. in reporting successful Poverty
Party. This Corps is furnishing room and |
IMPLYING many comforts to the Soldiers Home |
n Chicago.
Notwithstanding the law which says that |
10 soldier, sailor or marine who served in the |
ate war shall ever be called upon to 20 to the |
lmshouss," writes Mrs. 8. Jefferd, who sends |
hese items, "a party of about 40. members of |
POST los, W.R.C. and 8. of ", Upton, Mass, |
zero conveyed to the town p0orhouse where |
hey enjoyed the generous hospitality of Super |
ntendent Stuart and wife. A general good |
ime was the order Of the evening"
THEY CHOOSE THE BALcH SALUTE.
The 11th annual Convention, Department of /
Minnesota, W.R.C., was held in st. Paul De-
artment President Lodusky J. Taylor in the
hair. Address of welcome by Flora J. How
I'd, of Tucker Corps; response by Madaline
Halliday, of Joseph Harrison Corps.
President Taylor made an able address, and /
his. with the excellent reports of officers,
bowed much work performed during the year.
Five Corps were instituted, making q total
100. The Department. President visited 81
ithin the year, including those inspected.
The unanimous reelection of Department
resident Taylor evinced the high confidence
opposed in her aud appreciation of work per-
,rmed.
Memorial services were conducted In memory
Past Department. President Mary E. Stark
Gather.
Department Chaplain Lewis reported that
$50 members took part in last Memorial Day
rvices; 3,017 graves decorated, the flowers
rewn by IL GOA school children.
Marian Salisbury. Chairman of Committee
, Patriotic Teaching stepped to the platform
10 Il
lag bearer Maurice Salisbury and seven little
rls, Ruth Si!loway, Renia Silloway, Hazel
ayne, Edith Guild Jessie Whitelaw, Addie
alliday and Addie Blodgett, who presented to
two forms of salutes, the Col. Balch
Id Francis Bellamy.
The Col. Balch salute was adopted by Con-
,ntion with but few dissenting votes, after
hich Mary Silloway read paper on Patriotic
saching, taking for her subject the resolution
fered at the National Council of Women by
ate B. Sherwood. Commander in Chief Law
r and staff made q short but pleasant call.
is words of encouragement and good will i'm
essed his hearers as words from the heart Of
g speaker, not the lips.
Following are the officers for the ensuing
ar. elective and appointive: Pres, Lodusky
Taylor; s. v. p, Ella F. Gearheart; J.V.P,
arisn Salisbury; Chap, Nettie Lewis; Treas,
ilu Becker; Counselor, Lydia G. Whitmore;
c., Mary K. Kendall; Instituting and INSTALL
g Officer, Mary A. Sillowsy; ms, Lizzie
,ech. ,
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS. j
DEAR TRIBUNE: Congratulations have been v
owered upon Department President Eva L. '
ok ever since her highly complimentary and
luminous election to the responsible position I
o now occupies. Perhaps none were more :
artfelt and sincere than those extended by ,
r own Post and Corps, of Gloucester. Those n
10 know her BEST feel that her promotion was .
,rited and but just recognition of her long v
d arduo labors In behalf of the veteran.
A reception was rendered her by Col. Allen
rps, n. Gloucester, at which COL Allen Post
re present. The Department. GAR. WAS
snder. Department. Commander Thayer, d
tain I'd hv AMI II