The National tribune., 1890-05-08

lion, and that all felt honored and gTatifcd to
ceive her was shown by the ovation which greeted
her, and the enthusiasm with which her address,
upon being presented, was received.
The Inspectors report made special mention OF
the suspensions reported, whcreupon the National
President made pointed remarks concerning the
duty Of members and officers Of Corps, and advised
more diligence. Past National President Sher-
wood made wise recommendations and touched
upon many vital points in the work in general.
Following adjournment Convention attended the
reception in IA body, giving them an opportunity To
meet Commander Chief Alger, Department
Commander Brown and other prominent Grand
Army exponeuts
The second morning came committee bearing
greetings from the G AR Encnmpment Past De-
pnrtmcnt Presidents Plummer and Robbins
appointed TO escort the committee to the platform;
business suspended and the comrades received
with due formalitiss. Capt. f. NJ. Allen, of Port
land, Chairman Of the Committee, presented the
fratcrnal greetings of the EncampInent in u fs-
lcitous speech He is eloquent and fOrcibe
speaker and the Encampmcnt is to be
graduated upon its choice to convey its greetings.
While few women are orators, all women are
swayod by the magnetic and polished speaker, as
WAS this Convention. Gen. Darrell and other
prominent comrades were presented, and offered
congratulations and good wishes. Badges were
presented to- all.
Past Department Commander Washington Gard
ner also visited the Convention. and was en-
Enthusiastically received He addressed the Con-
vention with words of cheer and appreciation.
Past Department President Robbins expressed the
esteem that members a felt for Past Depart
ment Commander Gardner, and, on behalf of the
Department, presented him with badge, ne u
token of appreciation of his counsel and encourage
ment to her and the Department during the year
That they had the honor To be the executive heads
OF the two Orders, working together for the SUCCESS
of the q. .R
BY vote of the Convention committee np-
pointed to present fraterunl greetings to- the Grand
Army, and to escort the National President and
the Department President of Ohio to the Encnmp
ment s'hc committee was Past Department Presi-
dent Louise y. Robbins Adrian Past Department
President Mary t.. Kinds Stanton; Past Depart
ment Treasurer Adelaide Fairbanks Wallace, De-
afternoon
the National President aud the Department Pres-
dent of Ohio, visited the Encampment, and were
received with the finest courtesy aud coEsidern-
uon. In fact twas grand ovation, and rounds
of applause greeted them. Chairman Robbins
presented the raterna greetings and loyal pledges
of the Department Of Michigan, W.R.C.
The name OF Annie Wttcnmycr was loudly APP
plauded, and as the National President addressed
the veterans all honor paid her. and she was
grandly received. Department President Heron,
in presenting Ohio's greetings, made happy hit
and a splendid impression. Past Department
Kinds aud Past Department Treasurer Wallace
were also most happy in their greetings Clair
man Robbins had the pleasure of cougratulatiug
the Encampmcnt upon their Department Com,
mander elect. the gallant Col Dafcld, who had
just been chosen. The committee and guests passed
out. followed ~ enthusiastic cheers. and bearing
an honor and memory that will be
cherished. Such couricsics. mutually extended.
strengthen the two organizations to which We are
pledged.
In the election of officers the grestest interest
manifested Three candidates were nominated for
President, Abbie X. Flagg Battle Creek Hattie
* Murray, Homer, and COrnelia :. Perry, Belle
Hue The trst ballot gave Abbic Il Flagg the
exact number necessary for choice. The hes, Of
feeling prevailed over the result O.her officers
were elected MS follows: Senior Vice. Pres Emma
y. Runion, Grand Rapids; j. V.-P.. Nina ID.
Kinsey, Saginaw; Treas, Stella L. Parker, Battle
Creek Chap. Nancy White Flint. The Executive
Board and Delegates to National Convention were
elected Thursday. and the work of Convention
completed in successful aud harmonious manner.
The National President installed the officers and
Department President Fiagg named the following
appoutiye officers: Sec Hattie Willard. Battle
Greek; Counselor Harriet Z. Thompson, Flint;
Inspector Cornciia & Perry Bellevue. Instituting
and Installing Officer, Elizabeth Mckinstry, De
tToit
Twenty three Corps were reported organized the
Last year. Total membership 60 n gain OF Az.
The per capita tax remains at eight cents, the ratio
OF representation one Ia 30
Department President Thompson n faithful ofIi-
retired with the love and esteem Of tho Depart
ment.
Past National President Thompson rendered
valuable aid and counsel during the Convention,
did National Treasurer Cheney. The Past Depart
mcnt President, and other officers. We regretted
the absence OF our first Department President,
Ella II. shank. All regretted that Past National
President Sherwood could not remain with Us lon
ger, yet gratiied for the hour she in the
Convention aud for the pleasure Of greeting her at
the N.kt. reception. Department President Her
ron, Of Ohio, was warmly welcomed, and all were
proud Ia receive the President of the banner De-
partment, our loved neighbor, She won fresh
laurcls Mt every turn here, and all VIII hold in
pleasant remembrance her genial and graceful
presence aud hearty aud cordial greeting. All
hail! grand Ohio!
The Convention extended a vote OF thanks to
the National President, Her wise counsel, calm
presence. pnticut devotion. aud executive ability
are nn inspiration. and personally each member
present felt that she had been strengthened by the
coming Of Annie Whittsnmycr. The writer had
the pleasure of entertaining guests In her home
these three distinguished visitors who houorcd the
Convention Thrice blessed was the home thereby.
70 Hll w re. and many q. AR friends she would
say u source OF great satisfaction 10 greet
them ne the reception at her home.
Grand Camphres were held Tuesday and Wedues-
day evenings, which the Conmaudcr-iu- Chief the
National President. Past National President, Gov.
Luce Senior Vice COMMANDMENT Chief Weissert
Gen. Gibson, Past Department Commander Col
Duitleid. Department Commander, and others adj
dressed
or the unqualified success and pleasure az En-
cumpment aud Convention these glcauings give
but IL faint impression, We said goodby trusting
that the crown had been placed upon worthy
Lead and that the name of Abbic X. FGgg will be
over loved and hGuoTcd, and that she will stand
the peer Of any who have preceded her in the high
office. MichiEan'a women will sustain her and
Michignns W, re. will be loyal to the principles
of the order.-Louise 4. Robbins. Past Department
President.
OHIO CONVENTION, w.R.c.
Tie seventh annual Convention, Department OF
Ohio, W.RC. held tz sessions the closing days 0t
April and first of May. u the beautiful Scottish Rites
Cathedral Cincinnati Department President Eliza
| beth Sutherland Heron presiding. The Cathedral
| was royalty decorated in the National coiors and
| the stage set with profuson of Towering plants.
| The entire staff of officers were IN attendance.
| ship being 32s. Visiting members filed the gHicr-
| les continuously throughout the session.
The evening prior To the orcniHG of Convention
u reception held at the parloTs of the Burnett
! House, W.RC. Headquarters, where hundreds OF
| the GAR. aud W. &c. thronged to pay their re-
| spects TO Department. President Heron. She was
assisted la receiving by members OF her staff and
| the honored guests Of the evening National Presi-
| dent Wittcnmyer and Past Department President
Robbins. Of Michigan A full orchestra discoursed
! sweet music. Before the evening closed George
| H. Thomas Post several hundred strong headed
| by Gen =. Hurst, Department Commander, and
other distinguished visiting comrades called TO pay
| their respects,
! Convention was called to order on the morning
| of May % when President Heron delivered her
address, showing labofious duties carefully per
| formed The reports OF the staff already In print,
| were submitted To committees for examination and
/ report. National President Wtttcumycr and Pnst
| Department President Robbins were presented TO
| Convention each acknowledging the courtesy la
! appropriate remarks. Lydia :. Morrison, Assist.
ant National Inspector, delivered nn eloquent nd-
| dress of welcome. souvenir badges, hearing u
| bronze medallion of the Department President,
| were presented by Cincinnati Corps. A delegation
| from 2ith annual EnCampmCnt, headed by Past
| Commander X. II. Brown, CAME bearing the greet
! ing- of the banner Department GAR. to the hRn-
! ner Department W re. Gov. James Campbell
| accompanied the delegation aud joined in the en-
! comiums of woman's work ia the W,RC. Ia The
evening, at a Campfire at Pixies Opera House, the
National w re. The theme of an eloquent atl-
! dress by the National President while Department
| President Heron spoke for her Department
The second morning opened with Memorial
! service Ia memory of Lucy Webb Hayes, which
| was very touching. There was music on the great
| organ aud Mrs Neinlnr, popular soprano, sang
Some Sweet Day with tender preston. Then
| followed the special order Of business. which was
| "A hearing of the report of the Ohio Soldiers Home
| tttsa ted H utR