The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-09-08

conducted in a businesslike manner, with
Sarah NJ. E. Battels Department President.
The earlier years were full of anxiety re-
garding finances; interest had to be awak-
ened and numbers increased; but with
the strong executive ability of Isabelle II.
Bagley as Department President the
shoals were crossed, and the growth of the
Ohio W.R.C. was phenomenal. Ohio is
entitled to IS votes in the 10th National
Convention.
The wisdom of the pioneer workers has
been shown by the wondrous growth and
stability of character that has marked the
Woman's Relief Corps, the largest associ-
ated woman's charity in the world. The
object of the organization is ito aid and
assist the Grand Army of the Republic,
and perpetuate the memory of their heroic
dead; to assist such Union veterans as
need our help and protection, and extend
needfu1 aid TO their widows and orphans. +"
That the Buckeye Department has been
true TO every trust is proven by facts.
There has been expended since organiZa-
ton almost S146,0 GOO in relief alone. Each
succeeding administration working for the
good of the Order gave the best thought to
the work with splendid results. Ohio has
now 300 Corps with d membership of 10, 49,
Another object is " to maintain true al
legiance to the United States of America,
TO inculcate lessons of patriotism and love
of country among our children and in the
In the schoolroom by placing flags t. be
saluted every morning, that the children
may be imbued with that fidelity and pat
notism that Will make them good Ameri-
can citizens
Again the lessons of Memorial Day will
be lasting. May 20, 1898, 28,776 children
took part in the solemn exercises of this
occasion. under the direction of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps. More harmony be-
tween Post and Corps in the work of the
day and more interest was shown last
Memorial Day than ever before.
The Headquarters of Ohio Woman's Re-
lief Corps are established at DAYTON; De-
partment President Vesta j. Shoemaker
Secretary Mary r. Athey, Treasurer Ella
II. Lyon. Mrs. Shoemaker is the wife of
Mai. w. w. Shoemaker, member of the
9Th ONO Cav. Before assuming the duties
OF Department President she was familiar
with all branches Of Department work.
Ohio is fortunate in having so capable a
leader. Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs. Athey and
Miss Lyon are members of Old Guard
Corps, Dayton o., one OF the largest and
best in the Department
The work OF the year is progressing well
Strong women have been placed in charge
OF all committee work; an EN- ergency fund
In accordance with National Orders, was
created for use OF soldiers at the front;
hospital supplies TO the amount OF 81. 749. IS
have been shipped TO the sick.
WASHINGTON AND ALASKA.
Department Press Correspondent MaryB.
Gardner, OF Seattle, Wash, sends the fol-
lowing Interesting items from that far
northwestern Department
The hall Of Stephens Relief Corps. of
Seattle, was tastefully decorated in flags
and bunting on the occasion of very de-
lightful reception given in honor OF the
Department officers of the W.R.C. of
Washington and Alaska. Among the in
vited guests were members representing
John +. Miller Corps, Of Seattle; Lieut.
Grover Corps, of Autumn. A short pro-
gram was well rendered; an interesting
recital in poetry by Mrs. Adams, a re-
turned Klondilher, OF her experiences Of a
year spent in that land of the midnight
sun, was much appreciated John r
Miller Relief Corps recently gave an ex-
cursion TO Snoqualmie Falls, which was
not only an enjoyable affair, but proved a
financial success. This Corps is in a
hourishing condition. II has an efficient
body Of officers who do their work in ar
excellent manner; especially is the Corps
proud Of the work Of its color bearers. Mrs
Webster, the President, recently enter
tanned the Post and Corps al her residence
which was tastefully decorated in flowers
and ivy; the motto Welcome GAR
being in a conspicuous place An emer
gency fund OF $50 is i'm the Treasures
hands subject TO any call for use for on
boys in blue now doing duty in the caus'
OF mercy.
a very encouraging report comes from
Gen. Ewing Corps at ISsaquah Of the prog
Tess during the first year OF its existence
They have SO ia the emergency fund
and the same in relief fund, and ar
working diligently TO increase these funds
They have just received the new ritual
and flags, and hope to make better show
ing by the time the Inspector calls.