The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-10-29
DEPARTMENT orkALrrons1A.

sent out returned we'll filed. Fifty dollars
came in from this source.
The Army Nurses reception was success.
Invitations were sent ops. 10 all those living III
southern California, andatle following Nurses
attended: Madames Dodge Read Rice Miller
Switzerland. Baldridge,o lawrence, Reynolds,
Hayes and Threkeld. An address OF welcome
was made by the President, and anecdotes from
the Nurses themselves made up short, inter-
esting program. Refreshments were sefVeu'
and all pronounced it delightful reception.
Col. Whipple Corps 81, of Eureka, was more
than delighted to welcome Department. Fresi,
dent Robinson and be inspected by her. Grand
Army Hall was most beautifully decorated
with flags and flowers. Being isolated ana
having had SO few visits from the Department
officers, the Corps showed full appreciation Oh
her visit, realizing the necessity OF instruction
in our work which the Department Presioen1
so kindly gave us. There were 40 members
present; two new members were initiated, ana
we have every reason to feel prlde IN Ioi.
Whipple Corps.
Eliza Shepard, Department Inspector, IN
spccted Lincoln Corps, 3, of San francisco;
There was largo attendance OF ofhcers ana
members and the entire work OF the Corps was
exemplified to the satisfaction OF all Inc OIL
GERS were thoroughly familiar with their duties,
and President Shepard congratulated the Corps
for its excellent work. Lincoln Corps does the
largest relief work of any Corps in the Depart
ment and always have several deserving cases
to be cared for
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were given re-
ception at the Relief Corps Home, Evergreen
Sixty of the Evergreen people enjoyed an even
ing long to be remembered. Cordial greetings
were extended by Mr.. and Mrs. Bemis, Manager
and Matron. Refreshments were served, alter
which the pastor and his wife were presented
shades, lace curtains, and poles for the parson-
age windows.
Lille C. Milne, Department Correspondent.
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS
Agnes Hit, National President. with Marga-
ret Ray Wilkins and Emma K. Wallace, Past
National Presidents were to have visited Bos-
ton the first week in December, representatives
to the Conference of the National Council OF
Women. While there they were to attend the
anniversary of Boston Corps, 157.
The Department officers, GAR. and W.RC,
have also accepted invitations to be present at
the anniversary of Corps 157. The Council
meeting has been postponed until December,
which may prevent the attendance OF National
officers at the anniversary.
Mary 6. Deane, Assistant National Inspector,
who has been very i'll at her Summer resi-
dence at Assonet, has so far recovered as to be
moved to her home in Fall River.
Corps 80. North Adams. has given the Post OF
that city 81 900 this year towards its new me-
mortal hall, the cornerstone of which will soon
be laid The hall will be dedicated March,
1897
wonder if there was ever organization
of women since the Savior said "the poor ye
have always with you nnsoi ready and willing
to carry on the work Of the Master and per-
form such efficient service as the Woman's Re.
| lief Corps? t9sag
This thought comes to meas reports from all
over this Department are sent in of work done
for the benefit of needy veterans and their de-
e. yt,aQn dnndG
| are not only emulated. but supplemented by
other deeds of loving care. and for loyal women
who have been most helpful members. From
the largest Corps to the smallest, all are work
| ing for the same results 81
Corps / ], Worcester prepares and serves din
| ner to the 18th Regimental Association. A
| sale and supper are also in preparation for the
benefit of their relief fund. 9oCorps IL, Danvers,
| had sale and entertainment. with Miss Bray,
| of Lynn, as reader, and wilhlater produce the
| play of Miles Standisb.p Corps u.s. Ware,
| gave an IS" supper. and Corps 40, Everett had
a supper, sale, and entertainment, all for the
| same object D. ud
| Corps 80, Gardner, has divided itself into
| three parts. each to have " supper and enter
tainment, the proceeds of the FIRST to be added
| to the relief fund, the proceeds Of the second
to be added to the general fund, and of the
| third to be given to the Post of which they are
| auxiliary. The Corps is doing good work under
| the efficient management of the President,
Lucy NJ. Hildreth, and adding new members.
Gen. Lander Corps, 90, Lynn. have made
| their annual visit to the Soldiers Home pro-
viding bounteous supper for the comrades
| and an entertainment in the evening This is
an event to which the boys look forward with
/ delight from year to year.
baby reception is one of the features of the
| fair to be held by Boston Corps 1877, late in
| October
| The members of Corps 95 assisted Post 100 in
| keeping open house on the anniversary of Post
| /, New Bedford. 1t is estimated that nearly a
| thousand veterans were served ratiOns, which
| consisted of pilot bread, cheese, doughnuts
| cookies, and hot coffee Corps 80 also do
mated to Post 100 $40 to help defray the ex-
pense, thereby showing their readiness to help
in any way they best can.
| Annie Wittenmyer, Past National President
W.R.C has been chosen Chairman of the Press
Committee for the coming Continental Congress:
| of the ID. A. r., to be held in Washington in Feb
| ruary. Marion H. BraZer. Regent of Bunker
| Hill Chapter d. A. r., and member of Abra
ham Lincoln Corps, W.R.C., of Charlestown, has
| been appointed to serve on that committee tC
| represent Massachusetts,.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
Christmas is coming! Is it possible that il
| is so near? Surely, we have just got ovel
| keeping the Fourth of July. and Thanksgiv wing
| is yet to come.
But here comes Department President Emma
| F. C.essinger, of Ohio, with General Orders
No. Z urging the $4,000 women of her grea
| DEPARTMENT to remember the orphans of the
| State Home at Xena to the number Of 900 Of
| more. Every woman must make haste to re
spond to the call, who loves the old flag and it
defenders. Hear her:
| ".And very soon the carol sweet and gay,
With Christmas melody will greet the morn;
| Christmas awake! Salute the happy day
| Whereon the Savior of mankind was born.
| Oh, what is Time To Love? And Love Is here
The Lord of Christmas and the changing year.
"Once more the Christmas season draw
near, and loving hearts are planning gifts TO
dear ones. Let US not forget those for whom
no mother heart prepares holiday surprise
But with hearts made warm and generous by
the thought of one whose natal day we com
| memorate share the blessing He has given u
and brighten the lives of all around US.
Remember the destitute veterans in you
midst many poor manslheart is by one da,
Of Christmas cheer madaglhd for half a year.
For many years the Belief Corps of Ohio lia
raised and expended hundreds of dollars 70
the soldiers orphans, not only in the Contra
Home, but in the County Homes and amon
the families of their respective localities. Thi
year will be no exception. They are expect
ing these gifts of love, do notdisappoinu them,
the President says in conclusion; aud they viii
not be disappointed. 81
Contributions to funds State and National
are reported in General Orders by numerou
Ohio Corps. Following are the statistics 70
the second quarter of 1885,: Total number q
Corps in Department, 315; membership of Corp