The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-03-29


attend meetings, and where so many members have
had to contend with the haTdships of the present
year-the drouth of Summer and storms of Winter
proves that Nebraska, though unheralded, IS
- moving forward
A Joint petition was circulated in the Eneamp-
ment and Convention for benefit for an old col
ored army nurse found living In penury and help
/ less with rheumatism.
Letters bearing signatures from proper Govern
ment officials lS6l2-3 and credentials and testimo
malls which she holds, confirm her history as vol
unteer army nurse SS5l IS was raised and placed in
the hands OF trustees selected from the Convention
for the purpose of building liite home that shall
shelter this woman, who should be ward Of the
Nation.
In the afternoon session an exempliication of
the Ritual was given in most complete and salts
factory manner the new Rituals being used and
the Department officers in the chairs.
Thursday morning the Convention opened
promptly. Reports OF committees were read with
an intelligent understanding of their duties that
insured prompt and successful work. Tho Con
Vention acted on the various recommendations
contained in the officers reports thus marking out
for the coming year definite plans that will secure
definite results.
The election of officers followed in the same per-
feet harmony that characterized the work Of the
Convention throughout.
Emma Manchester, Department Secretary, 1887,
was unanimously elected Department President.
rms proof OF the confidence of her associates VIII
give MRS Manchester added strength and courage,
and IS true expression Of the love and esteem in
which she is held in this Department,
The announcement Of Mrs Nanohester's election
IN the G,A.R Encampment was received with
cheers OF applause. Following is The full staff >.
N.-P., Sarah Sweet, Creighton; J. V-P., Mercy
Swallow, Harvard; Chap, Helen AppIegit, Tecum-
seh Treas. Theresa Woodland. Weeping Water;
Sec, Helen T. Cook, Lincoln; Instituting and In
stailng Officer, Mary 3. Cook Lincoln ms, Mary
T. Morgan, Alma; Counselor, Lyde w. Bohne,
Grand Island. Executive Board Mary Wheeler,
York. Emma Knight, Red Cloud; olive O'Neil,
Pawnee City; Lucinda Burton, Aurora; Jessie
Farmer Albion.
No higher tribute could have been paid the re-
firing President than to have been appointed Coun-
selor by her former associate and Secretary.
wa ed q
visiting comrades. Past Department Command
ers Gov Ihayer, Alexander, Palmer. Cole, Brad
y. Cook, the retiring Commander, H. O. Russell,
ana Commander-eect Capt. J. II. Henry, were
announced and introduced 10 the Convention. The
words OF cheer and encouragement spoken by
these comrades, whose experience and observa-
ton have taught them to value the W.RC., viii
long be remembered by those present
The Convention accepted the invitation TO unite
In public installation of officers in Representative
Hall Thursday evening. Mrs. Bohne was chosen
Installing officer for the occasion by the officers
elect. Ida Smith, the efficient little page who did
such excellent service was chosen Conductor, and
from her perfect movements and admirable pres
enee won high praise and commentator. The in
stallatlOn services were made peculiarly impress
I've by the fact that Gov. John VI. Thaycr, Nebras-
ka's old war General. who marshaled his forces on
the held IN 1861, installed the officers of the c. r.
The earnest words and ringing sentiments Of 10y
atty and patriotism Of the grand old hero gave
courage TO every conviction and strength to every
Neb., 1889
The harmony that prevailed the interchange Of
thought and sentiment, the mutual benefit derived
from discussions Of methods and plans of work and
comparisons of results, the new friendships formed
and interest awakened all 20 toward making the
Convention just closed the brightest, whitest and
Department
The Campfres held in the evening added much
to the enjoyment OF the week. The elegant reCep-
tlon wednesday evening in the Senate Chamber,
rendered Gov. and Mrs. Thayer, Commander Rus
sell, the Department President Mrs Ruhue. and
Secretary Mrs. Manchester, Lieut. aud Mrs. Dud-
NJ Ia % nj al
the week.
The ladies Of Logansport Corps, No. 10, Lincoln
have won the lasting gratitude Of the Department
by their untiring devotion 10 the welfare Of the
delegates. Claiming them as guests they spared
neither time, money nor work to secure the COM
Tort and pleasure Of each one in attendance. Din
ner was served free each day in the Capitol build
ing, 50 that no delegate or visiting member had
occasion 10 brave the Indictment weather until close
OF days session. Entertainment was also furnished
by tue hospitality Of the citizens OF Lincoln through
the efforts Of FuT8gut Corps
The resolution of thanks to this Corps Of workers
adopted by the Convention but family anthems the
sense Of obligation we feel for their generous efforts
in behalf Of this Convention.
To Kearney, 1889, we pledge our best efforts for
an equally successful and profitable Convention as
the result OF one year OF faithful work and study
Nebraska.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Mary T. Sargent President William Baker Corps
No Is, CorrectionVillc, Iowa, reports a supper at
which an autograph quilt was sold; net proceeds
CSC. SocHls are frequent and great deal Of relief
work accomplished. On the 18th Of June, their
second anniversary bazaar viii be held.
Johnson Corps No. u, Laura Jenkins President,
Salem, n. J., held fair and bazaar, at which S2Ol
was realized. Han the proceeds were donated to
johnson Post, No. 3d.
Old Guard Corps, No I21, Dayton, O.. gave a
Dime Social on the anniversary OF Fort Donelson,
which Noted $50. On the Sth OF March they gave
another COMMUNICATING the battle between the
Merrimac and Monitor. These socais are devoted
exclusively to patriotic songs Rotations and tab
leauZ and are very popular.
Nevins Corps, No. ], Rockford, H.. has passed
appropriate resolutions on the death of Clara Hud-
Ter highly esteemed in the Corps for her many vir
tues. Mary T. Van Alstyne and Il. G. Horton
committee.
Laura x. Fraueufelter Past Department Tnsti-
tutng and Installing Officer, reports that Bucllly
Corps Akron o.. realized from $3.50 to rs for re-
lief at the formal opening on St Valentines Day OF
Baige Block, an elegant new business house just
completed. Dinner and supper was served by the
Corps the first floor, while the merry strains Of
music invited to the dancing aud concert above 1t
Is not every Corps that got so line q valentine.
Officers Of Timothy Iugraham Corps No. IS,
Hyde Park, Mass: President, Elizabeth 9. Biclz-
more; :. N.-P., Belle y. Alexander; J. V.-P
Marietta Davis Sec, Helen A. Brigham; Treas
Mary q. Buntou Chap, Louise u. Nitcher: Con-
Maria J. BRIGHAM. g. CTriseIda Ford. A G Car.
RE J. Rankin A. G., Hattie Y. Ketcham.
At n special meeting of Timothy Ingraham Corps,
Hyde Park. Mass. to take action on the death Of
o. hoWers, and that the corps be represented at
the funeral by its officers and Past President APP
propriatc resolutions were prepared and forwarded
the bereaved husband and iamily.-Louise U.
committee
Nellie O. Rhodes Is the Corresponding Secretary
Of Relief Corps No. 49, Manhattan, Kan. In re-
Spouse to hereby the editor would say that the
true names Of officers mot their husbands nanes)
is what IS wanted, without the prefix Mrs" or
! Miss
Bell Cross, Corresponding Secretary Of Robbins
! Corps, Upper Saudusky, writes that at the last
meeting Of the Corps it was decided to present the
name of Julia G. Gordon Past Treasurer, to Depart
meut Convention for the Office of Department
/ Junior Vice president Mrs, Major Robbins Past
/ President, and Mrs Gen. Kirby, Past Senior Vice
President refusing on account Of sickness and be-
4 reavemcnt TO allow their names to be used Our
/ correspondent says: Mrs. Gordon is a lady of
rare executive ability and is competent 10 fill any
Office. She was Treasurer for three years and
/ every Inspector who visited our Corps gave her
the praise of having the ueatest and most correct
| books Of any Corps inspected
| The Pennsylvania Convention directed the an
pointment Of a Corresponding Secretary in pur7ii-
auce Of which the President, Jennie NJ ReavIcv has
| delegated Mrs Mary A. Wallace, Bradford Pa
to discharge this duty Mrs. Bradford is a concise
! and vigorous writer, and will keep THE NATIONAL
! TRIEUSE well informed in W.R.C. news from the
! Keystone State.
Following is the full staff Of Department officers
! Of Pennsylvania and Delegates to National Con-
! veutiOn: President, Jennie NJ Reayley. Erie
/ S. V.-P., 5. NJ. Leonard, Wilkes Barre; j. V-P
Natalie $. Evans, Aleutowni Secy, Kate r. Luck
! eubl Erie; Counselor, Abhie Lynch, Pittsbuy.
Instituting and Installing Officer Helen S. AIorri-
| son, Smcthport; Treas, Lizzie S. Cook, Susuue-
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