The National tribune., 1896-10-22

But, alas, through seas of affection she has
been called upon to pass since then. For years
she was totally disabled from spinal trouble,
but through II all she has kept in good heart
and hope and has been a source of inspiration
to many by her gentle acquiesence in the
Divine will.
Though unable to be present at National
Reunions LHW for a long time, she has for
the past two years sent to the President the
sweet messages of flowers, and many are the
comforting missives that have found their way
from her 10 the editorial desk in the years that
have kept their busy rounds.
Under date of Aug. Is. 1896 she writes from
her home. GA Superior street, Providence r.
l., as follows Enclosing a pressed pansy 8" for
thsughts":
"At last after many days. am home nga;n
on Rhode Island soil. j still confined to
my bed. but the star of hope still shines for me,
and believe that sometime shall walk again
Ny health is improving, and i can only trust
and wait"
Herewith given portrait and skotcl of
Matte l.. Gammons, Asst Secretary LII. w.
for Rhode Island.
Matte +. Gsmmons, Assistant Secretary
L.H.W. of Rhode Island. is the daughter of
Mark Dodge. Co. A. 1lth x. l. Providence, who
gave up his life for his country born June T.
| 1860.
She claims the honor of being the first
| ance, Daughters Of Veterans. in the East, and
the only member Of the Order who was present
at the Boston Encampment in 1890 at which
time, acting under orders from Headquarters
she introduced the Order of Daughters of Vet
Grams 10 the Eastern people; afterwards insti.
tutine Tent" IN different sections, among
them being Clara Barton Tent. Worcester Mass.
of which National President Ellen NJ Walker,
| ID. of ", is a member.
While in Boston Mrs. Gammons attended the
meeting Of the \. I. {. G., and became a char.
ter member of the Guards at that time and for
! 10 years served as Commander of Rhode Island
| n. T. G. Z. Guards until Frustrated BY illness.
caused by an injury received while travelling
which mishap has caused a serious spinal trou-
bic, resulting in a prolonged illness OF -four
years duration, which time she has been con.
fined TO her bed continually.
Mrs Gammons publishes n monthly maya.
zue called The Heartsease Echo, @ little paper
devoted 10 the Interests OF humanity and even
though she cannot sit up, she conduct the same
and writes many letters to cheer other hearts
ard help those who are in any way afflicted
She is "A member of Grace Episcopal Church
OF Providence, x. J., Past President OF John A.
Logan Circle. i, Ladies of the GA. r., and Pas,
Chaplain and Secretary Of Farrnynt Corps, Is
OF Rhode Island, where she is highly esteemed
I by those who know her.
Among her souven irs and treasures is beau
tiful ebony gavel. silver mounted. cherished a.
a token of love and respect from Clara Barton
Tent. of Worcester.
Her little gold badge of the Daughters o
Veterans is very dear to her. as il was hel
privilege to wear the uniform aud badge wher
there no other in the Eastern States.
Mrs. Gammons was mustered into the Orde,
by Capt. George Rogers of Gen. George B. Nc
ClclIan Camp. :. of v, Riverside, r l. he be
ing commissioned to act by order of NJ EstelI.
Mcmillan. National President. D. of ", thu
making her the only representative of the Or
, Der in the East or West to attend the Nstions
/ Eacampment of 1880