The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-08-05

ing resulted in good to the Order. The ladies OF
Mulligan Corps, of Chicego, rendered a reception
in the evening, which gns largely attended by
prominent comrades of the Grand Army and MEM
Ssss Of the n k1S1 So5ps a A' s.nS. sns mem 1 H.
bers of several Posts in the city honored me with
an interview during my stay. From Chicago to
Toledo, o., TO yisitthe National Counsellor, Mrs.
Emma s. Pease who ALAG gave very delightful
reception, At which i had the pleasure Of meeting
many of the ladies OF Forsyth Corps, No i, of that
city; thence 10 Canton. o., Headquarters Depart
ment Of Ohio Womms Relief Corps, where, ms the
guest of Mrs. Loitie l.. Myers, Department Presi-
dent, i was most Hospitality entertained. and
learned much Of the work in that large and excel
lent Department; thence TO Pittsburg, Pa, where
was met by Mrs Sias, Mrs. Lynch and others. and
greatly enjoyed a meeting with Col. j. W. Patter-
son Corps, No. J. and found most earnest, jealous
set Of workers. and ali anxious to learn more of the
work. On June "a attended a public reception OF
John G.. Foster Relief Corps at Nashua n. H., ae-
companicd by the National Junior Vice President,
Mrs. Adaline =. Kent and the national honorary
member. Past COmmander-in-Chief Paul Van Der
WORT.
In all these gatherings the greetings were most
cordial and desire 10 express to all, comrades and
ceived ia benalf OF the Order had the honor to
represent
SONS OF VETERANS.
II affords great pleasure to report that wher-
ever there exists Camp of the Sons Of Veterans IN
the same place with Relief Corps the relations
between the two organizations are of the happiest
possible character. In many the Sons have volun-
ieerSd their services TO assist ut fairs and other
and, therefore, with deep admiration and respect
for the principles that govern their organization,
feel that We as women. should give TO them our
cordial support encouraging the spirit OF loyalty
and patriotism that musi and will ht them 20 main
tain the standard OF liberty and Union for which
their fathers fought would most cheerfuily rec
ommend TO all Corps, in such towns cities where
"a Camp of the Sons of Veterans is organized, To
have committee OF conference from the two Or
ders, IN relation TO matters OF mutual interest," such
as union of services on Memorial Day, or any
effort to assist Post OF the Grand Army.
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS
To the Daughters OF Veterans would extend the
same cordial aud hearty Endorsement Of the spirit
and motives that prompted their organization.
Whatever tends 20 teach and strengthen the young
in their devotion to God and country that would
cherish and emulate; therefore, most cordially
welcome the Daughters, and bid them so on In their
work as they perpetuate the memory OF the noble
deeds and sacrifices Of their fathers. My only
doub; as TO the ultimate success Of the Order and
It's benefit TO tie veterans - the expense attendant
upon another organization whose membership Is
restricted TO relatives OF soldiers; aud the present
form of organization Of the Daughters degree, rs
understand IL, requires uniforms. guns, drums and
colors, which. in addition to the membership In
the Relief Corps. would entail heavy burden OF ex-
pense upon their parents IN many cases
THE TERM AUXILIARY"
would most heartily indOrse the opinions OF my
predecessors IN Office, that the Relief Corps Is not
an independent organization. and until every MEM
Der of the Woman's Relief Corps understands this
clearly we shall not attain the fullest measure OF
I
that this Convention make Il obligatory upon all
Corps upon disbRndment. either by the surrender
or rreVocs.ton OF charter, that all moneys remain
ing in the Corps treasury after the payment OF all
Indebtedness shall be turned over To the Post with
which they are connected; never in any case to
allow pro rata distribution of the funds among
the Corps members. as all money is earned in the
name OF the Grand Army, whose auxiliary we are.
BADGES.
Acting on the advice of experienced comrades OF
the Grand Army. and in consideration OF the re-
duction in the cost Of the badges. deemed it ad-
visable to still procure them from Comrade j. X.
Dawson, Of Philadelphia. Pa. who has furnished
US with work Satisfactory in price and quality. and
n consideration Of hrs honorable business dealings
with Us would recommend that the manufacture
| of The badge be eontlnued with him.
BLANK BOOKS.
am aware some think the books now furnished
at National Headquarters for Corps Use are too ex-
pensiye. but as you read ihe National Inspector 5
report trust this ConYention will be convinced of
| the very decided adyaRiage ii is to all officers
Corps, Department OF Eaiional-to have set Of
books which are eazuy kept. and which afford the
only sure means OF SECURING correct reports OF every
branch Of our work; and TO this end i earnestly
hope no change viii be allowed, for i confidently
As TO the status and works OF tie order we in
debied for the great snceess and growth Of the
1 Organization. 81.
REVISION OF THE RITUAL.
While the last National Convention ordered the
appointment Of a committee the revision of the
ritual. and being fully of few minor points
/ that should be cOrTeeted and perhaps a few addi-
tious that would improve and add to It's already
impressive character. yet. the result Of long ex-
perience, my judgment - that 1t would be detri-
mental to the Order If any very decided changes,
either in text or FORMS should be adopted, and
therefore would most earnestly recommend that
only such changes he allowed can be printed on
single pages that should be put in every ritual in
/ use and issued free Of cost TO every Corps now
| organized and added in all future editions.
Up TO the present tune the printing OF the rituals
has been done by member Of our Order, as IL was
nwwsffta
| ton that any person not member should do that
work, but of necessity IL has made the work more
| expensive, and also required much more time ia
filing order; therefore, 1 hope this Convention
will decide to allow the work To be done by some
Grand Army comrade, ia n regular printing Office,
with all the facilities OF filling orders promptly and
] at short notice.
/ am aware that this proposition will not meet
the approval Of some Of my sisters. but while
firmly believe in the secrecy Of our work, and
would throw around II the utmost protection, al
| most as / would the privacy OF our secret deyo-
uons yet fail TO see any advantage or knowledge
that could be ga ned Of our work from the rituals
except the forms; far better protect some Of the
| business which we obliged 70 transact. which
| under present rules may be printed by vote oi
| Corps.
MEMORIAL ORDERS
July .. IsS5-The Changing. tolling bells on that
early Summers day told Of Nations sorrow-a
conirade dead at Mt. McGregor. Your quick re-
| sponse To the Order for services commemorative o
the heroism and bravery OF him To whom il was
given 10 lead the Union army 10 victory the blend
| ing Of your tears OF sympathy for the widow and
orphans Of our soldier President, spoke ia thunder
tones OF your loyalty and devotion TO the cause foi
which lac and his comrades fought. la that union
Of hearts and hands you scaled the bond Of frater
nifty between the Grand Army and its auxiliary
Thus may ever walk side by side.
Jan. Is. iSo6.-Jusi as We were rejoicing that away
beyond the Rockies, in the new country where
our soldier boys have sought 10 make their homo
beneath tile sunny skies Of New Mexico, and tha
there too were loyal women. brave and true. who
under the leadership OF patriot sister Lizzis
Anderson had taken up the work OF our Order
| labor TO rest. In the death of Mrs. Anderson, ou
National staff Of officers was broken and IL seemes
| fitting 10 recognize our loss 10y "A General Orde
which should reach every Corps and deeply Rp
prcciate all the expressions OF respect and synpa
thy which told Of our true fraternity.
MEMORIAL DAY.
| I think IL the general opinion of all cornrade
that never since the first observance of Memoirs
Day has there been such general participation il
ifs special services this year. Let IL be dut
In the years 10 come To teach children the fu
est meaning Of the day.
SPECIAL LEGISLATION.
1t has been the constant purpose of the Nations
President 10 strictly enforce aud adhere to all pre
yious DECISIONS one being the requirement that a.
Corps must be auxiliary to one Post alone and bea
, that name, without regard TO any wishes Of ttl
! members Of said Corps. IL became my duty TO n
fuse charter TO LADIES in Washington, d. c. VIII
made application for a charter To be auxiliary to "A
the Posts OF the Department of the Potomac. whic
! | are all within the limits of that city. A letter
= / the Department Commander elected the fact tia