The National tribune., 1900-05-03
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Report of the Assistant National Press
Correspondent.

n c0mrade who Is an inmate of a Soldiers
Home in Virginia, and a reader of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, served his time in q
California regiment, and has been interested
in reading my letters from the West In
one letter a ladyS name was mentioned
and he thought it might be the wife of his
Captain, of whom he would like to hear
He marked the paper and sent it to her and
at the same time wrote her letter telling
who he was and where he was. The lady
widow of Capt. Sherman, who served
in the 4th Cal, received the letter
and wrote the comrade a long letter. telling
all she knew of SIiS old cOmradeS-in-arms
and of her husbands having answered tC
the call of the Great Commander. Capt
Sherman organized Heintzelman Post, 33
of San Diego, Cal, and his wife is a charter
member of Hentzelman Corps, 1, and his
daughter is also a member of the Corps.
His. only son bears his fathers name.
Mrs. Sherman recently presented bell
of her husband A public presentation
took place, the President Of School Board
accepting. a fine program was giyenby the
pupils.
NORTH DAKOTA.
After much correspondence l have some
thing to report from North Dakota. While
it may appear that l have sighted some
parts of my District, from the fact of my not
reporting their work, such is not the case.
l. OILY GeDOTt t!lDsoe WHO Stul Iie SDllIt-
thing to report. The Department Press
Correspondent of North Dakota writes:
"Our Department numbers but 1S Corps,
perhaps half of them in small localities
and with s small membership, and al
though they are all good workers. | suppose
they do not realize how much they would
be benefited by more attention 10 press
work, and probably feel also that they are
such small part of our Order that any
news OF their small doingS would not be OF
interest"
We hope our sister will awaken the Corps
Of South Dakota up on this subject and
assure them that we are Interested to know
what they are doing, and TO he of assistance
10 them in helping them to keep their lamps
trimmed and burning.
We learn many lesson from the Corps
in isolated regions. They are like the
pioneers in civilization.
Louis McI.ain Hamilton Corps, IA, Of
Grafton . furnishing room in the hos
pital at The Soldiers Home at Lisbon.
John +. Reynolds Corps, /. of Fargo. is
prospecting, and its membership is nearing
the 100 mark. Their Campfires are occa-
sions of mutual enjoyment, when the "old
boys" seem young again.
At tfe Joint public installation in Janu-
ary the Post presented Mr.. Carroll fine
leather rocker, in recognition of the many
ardupus duties performed in their behalf.
The Corps possesses beautiful banner
presented by the Post during the year Mrs.
Gebhard welded the gavel. She expressed
the appreciation Of the Corps in a few well
chosen words, after recovering from the
surprise. Each year this Corps sends its
quota to the Soldiers Home at Lisbon, and
responds to every call from Headquarters
through General Orders. Last year, dur
ing the Encampment of the 1st N. D., prior
to its departure for the Philippines, the
Corps did noble work in many ways, and
nnw ioioac that oil of 10 p tha homo
company, returned. The Corps plans on
giving a series of socials to advance the
friendliness between Post and Corps, and
also to extend the influence Of the Order.
The Corps is well-up in its ritualistic work.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
Fitzpatrick Corps, 2. Huron, is alive and
doing good work. The membership Of So
has been divided into three divisions, and
each division furnishes q supper in its
turn, making them come once in two weeks.
The ladies furnish the refreshments and
invite their friends to come and spend the
afternoon at the hall with the Corps mem
bers, the ladies bring their work and have
royal good time, members OF the Post
come in and all enjoy tea together Ten
cents is charged, and this is resulting in a
neat sum: The Corps is increasing in
membership. -. --j4.' % 1l-"iti
Mckenzie Corps, 47, Ohamberlain, is
doing we'll, with IS members, and meetings
are well attended. Recently they gave a
dance, clearing S44. 40, which was good for
a small place. March "a they held their
first Campfire for 1900, with full attend
ance of Post members. They sang the old
army songs that the comrades love.so well.
They have some very fine speakers among
the GAR. and W.R.C. members, and the
little cowboys" cannot be beat; they are
very proud Of South Dakota's Rough
Riders.
Ransom W.R.C.. of Mitchell, is in. a
houriShin@ condition. Its membership
now numbers so, and more are coming in.
There never was a greater interest in the
work than at the present time. They are
already at work preparing for the Depart
ment Encampmentt to be held there in j une.
and expect a large attendance, and will
give visitors royal good time. On Wash
ington s Birthday the Grand Army, assisted
by the Relief Corps, gave Colonial recep-
ton and ball, and it was success, both
socially and financially. The sum added
to their treasury was $50. They realize
from 80 to S12 from their dime socials and
find it am easy way to raise money.
MONTANA.
The seventh annual meeting of the
Woman's Relief Corps of this Department
was held April 5 and at Helena. Me-
mortal services for Past National President
Annie Wittenmyer We're held during
CpINtIittpIl.
Lincoln Corps held memorial services for
Mrs. Wittenmyer, which We're attended by
the Post. While they are working for the
interests of the lar, they do not forget
the Spanish American soldiers who re-
sponded to their country's call The past
year has been a very successful one. Past
President Mrs. f. Foraker was untiring
in her efforts TO build up the good cause.
and we We're favored with having three
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