The National tribune., 1890-09-25
OUR NATIONAL OFFICERS AT HOME.

Give us the home estimate of n woman, and we
will tell you what kind of officer she will make.
That the National Convention made mistake
this year in selecting Mary s. MoHenry tho
standard bearer Of the Woman's Relief Corps Is
abundanty shown in the testimony reaching us
daily from those who know her best.
The Denison Qowa) Rcricw congratulatcs tho
National President upon receiving :" the highest
honor which it is In the power of the women of
this country 10 bcstow upon their fellow oman. /"
and adds:
What maCnifes the honor given her still more II
that shc did not go n candidate in any sense Of
the word. She had no aidsdc-cnmp to fight her
battles for her. She did not go ns the RCkuowl-
edged choice of Iowa or the West. She simply
went expecting to perform her duties, meet her
myriad friends, and return home. That she was
the choice of Iowa, the West and the Nation is
evidenced by her triumphant election.
But the ladies OF tho W.R.C., understanding her
zeal and approaching her past efforts for the build
ing up of "a society which they all love, deter
mined TO crown her their queen place the
standard OF their bcnevolence aud generosity in
her hands, and follow her guidance for tho year TO
come.
And they have made no mistake In love for tho
old soldiers who carried the flag of the Union
through shot and shell to victory, who now in
their old age experience the effects OF their dcyo-
ton 10 their country in aching limbs, totering feet
and woruout bodies; in affection for the widows
aud orphans of the old soldiers; In desire to anne
horate their hampered condition and soften the
last days OF our battlescarTcd heroes: in every
thing that cnnoblcs md snncliles the aims and
work OF tho W.SC. she has superior
And the citizens of Dcnison naturally feel elated
that one of their number has been chosen to nj 40
high an Office. They have known Mrs. MoHenry
80 long aud learnt TO appreciate her thoroughly
thai their only surprise is not that she has been
elected National President OF the r. G.. this year,
but rather that the Office has not been laid at her
ieet long ago.
OUR NATIONAL SECRETARY.
ofthe good right hand OF our National President,
the noble woman who served her country As an
AvV,,. 4 - -
RerietU says:
Mary $ McHenry National President OF the
W.R.C, has appointed Hannah II, Pimpton. Of
Dcnison, rs Secretary Of the organization. This
choice is nm admirable one. Mrs. PImpton has
been State Secretary during two terms and as such
II thoroughly familiar with the work Of the office.
Her opinion on the work OF the organization Is
standard authority in the State A. all decisions
must bc la accordance with tho National Consii-
tuition aud rulings size Ia necessarily well posted in
these. While State Secretary Mrs. Piimplon made
radical improvements la the manner Of keeping
Department records inventing number ol
books. she - most paiustak ing and mcthodicnl,
ana VIII make National Secretary whose work
cannot iall To- he satisfactory TO the organization
NATIONAL JUNIOR vIcE-PREsIDENT.
The election of Bessie f. Young, Department
President Of Missouri TO the Office OF National
Junior Vioe-President was a handsome oompli-
mcnt TO one OF the faithful and efficient workers
OF the Order, and one fully appreciated by the
Relief Corps Of Missouri.
At her home, iB Kansas City. Mcpherson, No 10,
George ii. Thomas, No. II, aud Gen. Shields No.
25, united in giving her a royal welcome at George
II. Thomas Corps hall. Representatives were
present from every Grand Army Post. Womans
Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans and Ladies' Aid So
eicty in the city. including veteran Co A and lhe
Third Regiment Band. The hall was tastefulIy
decorated with flags. bunting. strcamers. banners
aud flow ers, and ali seemed 10 enjoy the ceremonies
as much as though President Young were IA mem
Der OF their own individual organization
a fine program was carried out, including an al.
dress by the honorcd guest of the evening All fol-
lowed by general handshaking.
wELcoME-AuG. I2, 1890
Among the many enthusiastic welcomes, in
prose and poetry, evoked by the assembling Of
the GRIND Army in the old Bay State. none
breRtses more fcrvd patriotism than the follow
Ing from the graceful pen OF Clara II. Bureigh De-
pariment Inspector Of Massachusetts w.RC;
Welcomed IA hundred thousand welcomes. thrill
from berkshire Hishts to snn.cTowned Bunker
In eoors bright. with countless banners gay,
Old Massachusetts dons her best array,
ANA from her p!ne-clad wales, her rock bound
To greet our guests, we come. mighty host
Anew the eamphres glow again are told
The thrilling stories OF the days Of uldl
From western wiids. from the Pacific shore
NotlFhuca oDcy inc buslc call once
And patriot sons Of eighteen si1ty-one
Recount their grandsife's deeds Gt Lexington
Ring, ancient bellsi chime ever sweet and olenr
Where flashed the signal Hight OH brave Reyeref
Let songs OF freedom jubilantIy swell
o'er camping grounds once swept by shot aud
she'll!
And in this " bounieous birtliland Of the freen
shnlI Libenys preservers honored be?
Some hearts Will ache some eyes are dim with
tears!
Voices are silent mid resoundinR cheers.
For ihc bright pageant aud the grand review
WHkeu tie saddest memories anew
MartyTedl can we the sacrihce forgeli
Living! how shall pay the Nations debLr
Welcome! hundred thousand welcomes thrill
UIii
The old Pay State. to her rcmotest bounds
with tho glad music Of this day resounds
And soBs aud daughters gratefully renew
Their proud allegiance to the boys in bluen