The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-07
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from Departments.
THE CRADLE OF LIBERTY.

/ when the Massachusetts Veterans Unite
with the Woman's Relief Corps in Mag
, niicent Reception to National Presider
, Lizabeth A. Turner, whom Past Com
mander-in- Chief "Jack" Adams Desil
mated New Woman" but "Jus
Plain Lizabeth"-Gov. Greenhalge Send
Greetings.
LOYAL woMAN's OVATION.
Never was a woman given a more royal re
ception than was rendered National Presden
Lizabeth A. Turner by the Grand Army an'
Womans Relief Corps, Boston. at Faneuil Hall
1.-THE Cradle of Liberty"
All the Massachusetts representatives, G. A
and W.R.C., National, Department, and local
with city and State officials, and about 60 Posts
within q radius of 100 miles, bringing their
colors and bands with them, assembled to give
fitting reception to "only loyal woman "
yet one enshrined in every soldier heart that
honors noble life and patriotic work.
For weeks joint committee had been ar
ranging the reception, with the intent of max
| ing the occasion an event that will 60 down
in history as a noble tribute Of love and es-
TEEN paid 9 daughter of Massachusetts,, and
the first woman in the Union who sent box
to the front, by the men who fought to save
| the Nation.
Special attention was given to the decora-
tons, and Faneuil Hall blazed with flags and
| streamers gracefully festo0ned around the gall
leries and from the ceiling, while the platform
| was perfect bower of tropical plants and
| flowers. At the extreme end of the hall. facing
| the platform, was an excellent portrait of the
| National President fanked on each side by a
| glory of flags beneath which were the words,
Our Lizabeth." Surrounding the whole was
| a half-circle, and in letters of gold was the
| following: "1883 Our National President
W.R.C.-1S95"
At the appointed hour Department Com
| mander Thayer marched upon the stage with
| the members of his staff, escorting the officers
1 of the W.R.C. and the guest of the evening.
| The hall was crowded with gaily-dressed
| women, and the medal bedecked veterans in
| their uniforms of blue, and previous to the
| ception an orchestra rendered a choice pro-
gram.
1t must have been a proud moment for the
National President as she stood on the plat
| form receiving her friends, and gazed in the
faces of those who came to do her honor, and
| it was an inspiring sight, when later in the
evening she stepped to the front to address the
boys" and see the avalanche of waving
| handkerchief and colors, and hear the ringing
cheers, led by Capt. " Jack Adams of the vet
| Grams, for whom she had done so much.
| For an hour the long line of friends filed
| across the platform, and were given the right
hand of fellowship by the National President.
Col. Henry A. Thomas representing Gov.
Greenhalge, was among the first in line.
When the reception was over, Department
Commander Thayer called the vast assemblage
to order. and in very touching manner spoke
of the occasion which had brought them to-
gether, paying high tribute to the National
President. He introduced Department Presi-
dent Eva L. Cook, who delivered one of her
brilliant eulogiums upon the National Presi-
dent and her work.
Among the orators of the evening were Past
National President Z. Florence Barker, Past
COMMANDMENTS Chief Adams, and Division
Commander Fred Bolton. S. of V.
Col. Thomas, in speaking for Gov. Green
halge, said:
THE farther we get from the war, the moro
interesting is the study of its history to the
impartial student, and the more carefully are
we apt to estimate the value of the service
performed by the loyal who offered up
their lives for the defense of the Union.
I'VE arc forcibly reminded, also. by this
gathering tonight that the women who guard
ed the hearthstone while the men were at the
front displayed something of the Spartan spirit.
Their valuable assistance was also evident upon
battlefelds and in the hospitals. In the dark
hours when the world was fading from the
sight of the wounded soldier, these angels of
mercy appeared.
The woman you honor tonight is clear
type of that class / have described, and after
life of devotion to the soldiers and the interests
of the Nation she is entitled to the highest
place in the councils Of your organization.
She will wear her honors ably, gracefully, and
successfully"
The music was a special feature of the eve.
ming, aud. under the direction of COmrade
Joseph l.. White, fine suartets were sung.
ladies' orchestra furnished the instrumental
music
The Reception Committee badge was beau
ty-an exquisite silk flag suspended over a
white satin ribbon, git-lettered.
The National President was assisted in re-
ceiving by Harriette l.. Reed, National Secre-
tary; j. w. Thayer, Department Commander:
Eva T. Cook, Department President; E. Flor
ence Barker. Past National President; s. Z.
Futile Past National p sident; and Capt.
j. g. B. Adams, Past COMMANDMENTS Chief
The Reception Committee made up of
Wilfred A. Wetherbce, Past Department Com
mander, Chairman; Herbert o. Moore, Assist
ant Adjutant-General; w. =. Derby, Senior
Vice-Commander; J. NJ. Dean, Junior Vice
Commander; F. w. Graves, Medical Director;
Mark ID. Taylor, Chaplain; Sias A. Barton,
Assistant Quartermaster-General; G. w. Crea-
sey, J. ID. Billings Chas. ID. NASH G. l.. Good
ale, g. II. Innis. A. A. Smith, ]. X. Churchill. |
J. e. Gilman. g. w. Marsh, Sidney Sibley, H. |
w. Downs, and Past Department Presidents |
Emma Il. Loud, Emily J.. Clark NJ Susie Good
ale. S. Agnes Parker, Mary L. Knowles Au.
gusta A. Wales, Mary q. Deane, and Clare III. |
Burleigb; also Department officers Helen A. |
Brigham, Emile l.. w. Waterman Lila d. Love
ring Mary L. Elliot Hattie A. Bray, Annie NJ. |
Warne, Annie X. Day, Elizabeth RAYMOND. |
Flora A. Smith, Abbie ID. Danforth, and Auggie |
Ii. Robson.
THE WARDS OF THE NATION,
Last General Orders of Department Presi.
Il Girls pf Ind
call for contributions behalf of that Hobe |
institution, the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors
Home, in which Indiana women are so greatly |
interested. In conclusion, she adds: s5if,
Remember the orphans. the wards of the Ma
tion; "shi
Bring gladness to hearts that In sorrow mus,
dwell.
Their fathers between us and deaths desoIation. |
Then come with thy mite for the orphan, remem- |
Der
The dear little ones whom sorrow has |
smiled;
oh, think Of them all whilst the bells of Decem.
Der
Are telling the story of Bethlehem's Chid.n
McLane Corps. POI. has been instituted at |
Salem Center Matte T. Elliott having re-
signed as Department Treasurer Winona Girls |
Ter has qualified for the unex pired term: duly |
installed by Department President O. Edith |
Dickey, Secretary.
Tribute is paid to the memory of o. r. Wea. |
yer, Assistant Quartermaster-G General of Indi-
ana. brave soldier, and a true friend of the
w. nc, who has answered the call of Tho