The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-07-10

A. TT. Sheahsn, Deunysville, Me, has returned
home from school at Westminster, Nd.
What have the C. G, girls who were awarded
honors in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of May s, for
The Story of Pearl Necklace" and " Story
from LonEfellow's Works." to say TO charge
brought by Lille Bowers, Arkansas CITY kan.'
that these articles were taken from the April NUM-
her of 7he.Ladios' Home JouraalF II full explana-
ton is not made before Aug. the honors will be
taken away.
Lura Bishop writes of the instantaneous call from
life to death of her cousin Idalens NJ. Frsbie who
wrote the article on Grand Army Music" IN the
G. G. OF June 10. How true, as expressed In MIR.
Lncoln's favorite poem:
"'Tis the wink OF eye, tits the draught OF q
breath
From Ahe blossom of health to the palencss of
death"
The editor and all the members send deepest
sympathes to dear Lura and her friends.
Conversation Club.
RtlcS ofihe Ctb.-l. Write briefly. Q. Write only
on one side Of the paper. g. Write TO the point T.
Write one subject. g. Write your best o.
Send answers TO ali puzzles FOR use of Editor aoh
week the names of those writing the best letters
style, composition, spelling, penmnnship and gen
ernl merit Considored-wii be named at the head
Of This column on the Honor Roll. First honor
will include all Of these requirements. Second
honor viii include deficiency in some one point
No others VIII bc named.
HONOR RoLL-BEST LETTERS.
First Honor-Lucy J. Murray, Florida, n, Y.
Second HonoT-lua Wright Nernondale, Cal.
sEARCHERs AND soLvERs.
THE letters VS.. mean veterans son, v.d veter-
ans daughter and Wv. veterans widow members
ofassocialions viii be marked s.V. and D.V.l
Lizzie Wadhams, Josie A. Bruno, To- Mary II.
Chapman, 10; Harry T. Matthew, 3; Arthur o.
Sisson, 6; Nellie &. Bell /: Myrtle Anderson, II;
James l., Alger, s; a. l. Byron Curtiss, 1; Lizzie
W Alien, 81 Allison :. Goodwin, ?; Ellie J.. Bud
ingion, 9.
OUR ROLL CALL-EEw MEMBERS
Jamcs f. o'Rouark. teacher and poet, Au Train,
Mich, introduced hy Julius W. Gogaru, would
hear rom teachers; Edgar Wheeler Captain Camp
l77 :. OF v, and Harry Wheeler, Inlay, Mich;
Laura Cox, teacher, Is v.d 18Th Iowa, HinesburGh,
III; ID. W. Phelps, 5. OF v, oxford. n y, good
Orviile, Cal; Mabel A. Cooks, v.d, Nesibow,
Mass, Box S73, introduced 10y Edna Smith, who
olsle"As - Weicome' - - heieS, l-l''f7.unS
Springs, Tenn; Ben Heath, vs.. Leroy, Iowa.
May johnson, v.d., Browndale Mimi; Lewis l..
Bebout, vs. 4sth KY, Sheridan, KY. Aida u.
Cook, v.d. 10th y. y. Anuca, n. Y, Box 21l;
John g. Henry, Mo. Vet. Fairpori. Mo, Box 80;
Nm. 4. Nick euze, vs., Cypress 81, Providence,
X. J.; Nina Hiesiand y.d. g3d Ind, Hastings Ind,
wants letters; Edwin Nitten aud Estclia Nutcn,
V. and d. saith No. Altoona, KAN Mary Bost-
wick Sheilmun. Corresponding Secretary, Depart
Isent Maryland WRC., Westminster Md; Henry
\. Potter, =. Of Y. Camp, 90, East Boston, Mass,
introduced hy Secretary Waiter G. Smith, Reunion
Council; Alice T. spear, v.d.. Is. Pardecvilc, -;
William Schremp Marathon City Wis., Mary :.
Hayes. v.d 9th Pa. Cav. Reading. Pa, Gil sixth
street, letters wanted; BritomaTtis scott, vd Car
isle, Ind Total, 1857. Correction Ellie NJ.
Gaines address is New Castle Ind, not Pennsyl-
wanna.
ANNIE's c C CLOCK.
DEAR C. c FRIENDS: Our c. {. basket picnic
was decided success q Of US being present.
need not tell you we had n splendid time, for how
could 10 Icoiherri-ce Bro. " att Of Lynn. brought
four beautiful carrier pigeons that We might
them start for home. After dinner We adjourned
To tiie house TO talk over g. C. Reunion work, and
Bro. Waiter Smith took time by the lOrelocS aud
made me the happy recipient 81 a beautiful French
clock from Club friends tprcsent and absentl for
birthday present. cannot express 10 you. dear
friends. my thanks and appreciation of your kind
regard FOR me. can, however, assure you that
shall prize t. and "a its voice speaks To
me every half hour. Il seems N though ! heard
your voices iron afar. You could have given
nothing would like better. and / wish ! could
clasp you all by the hand aud leii you my thanks.
Yours, most loyaliy-Annie l. Williams, saugus,
MasA-
SECRETARY SMITHS ACCOUNT.
Most Of the g. C. members fotupd their way out
10 Saugus by noon and after resting and inspecting
Mr. and Mrs- Williams, proceeded Is hne grove ia
the rear Of tie house. where ncttess and tables
were placed FOR our use. Here the Time passed
quickly Ira refreshing the inner man, in telling
stories and discussing ways aud means We had
there the largest &. q. assembly we have yet had
in Massachusetts, some 3 hlenbets besR present
Watt Of Lynn. who had brought good sized
basket with him, opened u aui released four car
rler pigeons which at once few away home. Upon
Adjournment from the tables we proceeded back 10
t4e house where. in tie &. g. OF the parioT
Stood a handsome parlor clock. OFnamenlcd with
u fine bronze equestrian statue which the Sccre-
tary proceeded TO present 10 beloved sister aud
Chairman, Annie l.. Williams. In the following
words;
Dear Mrs. Williams: As spokesman for your
assembled friends, aud for the many more scat
tered ia nii parts Of glorious Union, v no. un-
able 10 be present TO day, send their besi wishes
aud greetings, wish 10 ray "A fcw words.
As President OF tiIe g. &. Council, you have dis.
charged the duties OF your Office in a manner
highly gratifying 10 all Asa &. C. member
your earnest. active work and warm. hearty sym
ratby in 81 matters pertaining 20 our Club have
Tor years been ever present ia our thoughts.
- A. slight token 81 Tie high esteem and regard
which |e entertain Tor you, u gives me great
pleasure 10 present in behalf II your G. 4. friends
this gin. Although delayed until to-day, that
might have the pleasure 81 being present n person
II j.. indeed and we trust you will 70 regard H. a.
"A birthday gift We wish you "a long happy aud
prosperous life iu the interests Of progress and
/ land"
30 this Mr. williams. though considerably sur
| pTlSed, responded happily. After this "A business
needing 81 tbc Council was called and considerable
/ debste enbaed. 4 report 81 THE meeting fUIiowa
At 40 uiOsi 81 tle members bad TO leave to take
Tie train for their respective homes 30 we bid our
/ kiad entsrtaiEeTs adieu. and with many expires
/ siDus II regard and thanks for a happy day,
! for which great credit Is due SIR. Williams. who
1 picnic, we departed, with waTmc-t wishes Tor
many more such enjoyable occasions. Waiter q.
/ Smith.
REPORT OF COUSCIL MEETING.
Tie meeting was called To order nj 40 p. M
the Chairman presiding. After considerable dis.
question . voted that Mfs. Williams. IA Council
Treasurer, call ia AL the funds subscribed and
collected in the several States; voted 10 reconsider
I tac former vote On the Reception Committee
4 badges; voted that the Reception Committee
/ badges be the same the Reunion badge, hnd
distinguished by one more words ia gold at tht
/ tgp.-WAlter q. smith. Secretary, Dorchester
/ AiEsz.
MORALITY ABOVE ALL
! FRIENDs or THE C. g.: am attending the Stat
Normal School a. Los Angeles, aud expect 10 be
! teacher agree with Dir. sheldon about the cult
walton Of politsuess aud pHtriotism bat above all
| the children should be taught morality. The,
should feel tliat the good alone are truly great.
! Tie prosperity or the downfall Of cur country
| depends upon these children.
IL haE been said: The Office OF the school
1 teacher II second TO none but that Of the clergy
snnu-" should say, the Office of school teacher h
second 10 none. Tie clergy deals with ciIArnc
| ter already formed, but tic teacher helps 10 form
| character.
II awes my heart when think Of the sacrednes
81 tie duty before IL II ours make or To ma
/ how many lives Shall not then, dear fellow
leicisTs, 80 forth with tc ieTVeBt prayer that on
1 hand may work good aud not evil eiernal hnppi
meas and not miscry2-lna Wright, Yernoudale
! Cal.
THE HAHOMETAE BIBLE.
FnIEsDs or THE G. C.: The word Koran In Ga,
Arabic language signifies the reading" TLa
MAhouet y The real author Of the Koran ther,
is 40 doubt; bat the MahOmeians sieadf.slI,
deny il "a be the work u their prophet tic ortho
dox among them believing IL 10 be Of divine origin
I MahOmet lett las - revelation" written upo,