The National tribune., 1899-07-27
THE RELIEF CORPS.
News and Gossip Of the Great Auxiliary
CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.

Cynthia b. Clapp, Corresponding Secre-
tary, Alhambra, Cal, writes: "RlversIde
Corps, "a, recently rendered a farewell re-
ception to Past Department President
Abbie o. Sylvester and her daughter, Miss
Mabel, prior to their departure for Los
Angeles, the future home OF the family.
Airs. Sylvester has been one of the leading
spirits III her Corps from its institution, and
the fact of her having been elected Depart
ment President last year is ample proof ot
her efficiency as Corps officer. Miss
Mabel was the first Color Bearer ever ap-
pointed in No "a. AS token Of appreci-
alton of that work, she was presented with
beautiful flag and gold recognition pm.
Mrs. Sylvester received a beautiful clock aS
parting gift from her sister members. r.
Gov. Morton Corps, Do, Calistoga, be-
sides an interesting Memorial Day report,
gives an account oi an entertainment held
for defraying necessary expenses OF that
day, which was successful beyond their
highest expectations. Special mention Is
made of Corps member, Ars. Webster,
living so far away that she is seldom able to
meet with them, but to whose thoughtful
kindness they are indebted for much sub
stantiaI aid, such as the lovely silk flags for
their Color Bearers, and frequent donations
Of money and material help in many ways.
The Corps takes this public way OF showing
its appreciation of this large-hearted mem
ber.
"Appomattox Corps, Oakland, celebrated
its 10th Anniversary, June 13, at Loving
Hall. Your correspondent wishes it was
possible to embody the entire report; when
all is 50 interesting it is hard TO discriminate.
Past Department Patriotic Instructor Sarah
G. Borland presided as toast-mistress with
dignity and grace. Charter President
Mary T.. Parritt responded to the toast,
'Appomattox Corps She said, in part:
'AppomattoX Corps was organized June II,
1884, with % charter members. Five OF
these still remain; five have passed to the
other side. During its 3 years of existence
the Corps has expended $1,000 in cash re-
lief; other than money, $1,000, and in
calls by Relief Committee and 1000 social
calls are recorded. Post and Corps have
always been on the most friendly terms
"The affair was a grand success, and at
the close of the evening the Post presented
the Corps with quantity OF serviceable
glassware.
John f. Godfrey Corps, 43, Pasadena.
celebrated its 10Th Anniversary July 6, at
G. a. .R. Hall. TropicO Post and Corps We're
present in a body; Corps 13 taking this
opportunity of returning a similar favor
received from them lately. Department
officers were specially invited and many
responded. National Patriotic Instructor
Mary +. Hartwell Department Senior Vice
President Ida l.. Jarvis, who is also Presi-
dent OF John +. Godfrey Corps, Martha A.
Chaplin, and Sarah Martin, members of
Executive Board and Press Correspondent,
who had the honor of being the first Presi-
dent of the Corps, were among those pres
ent. The Pasadena ladies' are noted for
their hospitality, but ON this occasion fairly
outdid themselves.
"The Department of California and Ne
vada is very much alive in the interests of
our Order. Our work is not all anniversary
picnics and entertainments. We are en-
lnpuinQr n1l M m hprs n a n Ippra1 SInD the
number of Corps. The calls for relief are
a1Ore than can be imagined, and it keeps us
busy to have supply and demand balance
In our cities, even where we have from three
to five Corps, the work Of relief is almost
more than we can do justice to. There is
no resting from our labors, but never ceas-
ing efforts are demanded to meet the calls
for HELM"