The National tribune., 1890-08-28
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

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There was great deal of business crowded into
the concluding session of National Convention
Owing to failure of voice the National President
surrendered the gavel 10 Emma Manchester, Ma
tiona Senior Vice President who conducted affairs
TO "A successful conclusion, receiving hearty vote
of thanks mt the close. The following resolutions
were adopted:
l. Resolved, That we earnestly invite all organ
izatons who desire 60 work for tho Union veteran
and his destitute dependents to come under the
banner of the Woman's Relief Corps auxiliary to
the Grand Army Of the Republic.
2 RcSored, That II is contrary TO the best inter
esis of our Order for members of the W.R.C. to
connect themselves with other organizations OPP
posed 10 the admission of loyal women.
3. RcSoucd. That hereafter the members of such
societies shall not be eligible TO membership in tho
Woman's Relief Corps.
Other resolutions adopted were:
RcSOicCd, That the gold recognition badge Issued
TO the Departments be acknowledged the same as
the bronze recognition badge.
RcSo'ucd. That So 600 he transferred from the gem
erni fund and set aside for fund, to be known as
the National w re. Home Fund, to be used for the
maintenance Of the Home.
RcSOlcod, That the balance of tho fund known Rs
the pension and relief fund he transferred to the
National w re. Home fund and that the onc-half
per capita tax heretofore voted the pension and
relief fund be transferred to this fund, and that the
amounts thus aoCruing bc used for the maintenance
OF the Home and of Army Nurses needing special
assistance outside OF the Home
RCSoptd. That the National Treasurer hold all
funds Of the Home and fiji all acquisitions for
moneys drawn on her 10y the National Secretary
and approved by the National President.
ReSolrcd, That the National Woman's Relief
Corps Home fund be disbuTscd by the Board Of
Directors Of the Home, of which the National
President shall be Chairman, and make quarterly
reports of the expenditures TO the National Treas
urer, who shall submit the same TO the National
Convention IN her annual reports
IL was voted also that hereafter when n call for
aid comes from state or Territory where no Dc
partment exists or. II any. aud they are unable TO
respond 10 the cali. that the assistance be given
gtll sl4ll
not be sent 20 every Corps la the Union IL was
voted that there hc change in tho annual in
spcctions' a motion was offered by Mrs. Turner,
and carried that the graves of members Of Woin-
ans Relief Corps shall be designated ior dccora-
ton and banner was suggested for tho purpose,
bearing the symbol Of the Order in red on white
ground. Mrs. L. A. Turner, Mrs, Wheeler and
Mrs. kiunie were appointed n committed to pre-
pare the banner AITs. Nickcns, Of Kansas, sub
mitcd lhc following resolutions:
Whereas band OF earnest, patriotic women
conceived thc idea and have put in execution the
erection OF a grand and lBstiug monument 10 the
veterans IN the form Of National GA u. Memo
/ rial College, which has been chartered by the
Legislature Of the state OF Kansas, located in Ohcr-
in Kan, where the children Of cx.Uuion soldiers
may receive a free education.
Whereas said institution has received the in.
dOrscment OF the EnCnmpmcnt OF the GAR and
Convention W.R. @. Of Kansas:
Rcsotred. That the eighth National Convention
give their Endorsement and Godspocd 10 this usti-
tuition. and recommend that Departments mud
Corps do what they can to aid the college Ia iuu-
eucc and contributions.
Resolutions of thanks were ordered TO the local
management who provided for the splendid enter
tainment Of tho week, the grand decorations the
elegant noon lunches, the superb satin banners
painted by Clara II. BureiRh, Department In
specior Of Massachusetts, and which pre-
scented the States after having been used mark
ers, and for the thousand and one courtesiea and
attentions showcred by the Relief Corps Of Mass
achusetts upon their visiting sisters
g.s.
Chairman Revision Committee, reported on the
Ritual. Revision as "A whole approved, and the
committee ordered to complete theiF work aud put
u Ia the hands Of the committee.
Kate -. Sherwood and Sarah 4. G Piummer re-
ported favorably at "A late hour upon the Numau'f
Relief Corps becoming ally Of the Womau's
National Council. Annie Nittonmyer made a mi
nority report against a. Minority report ndopted-
The recommendations Of thc National Pension
and Relief Committee were adopted as follows;
]. Thnt the Committee on Pension aud Hcei
be instructed 10 prosecute tho claims Of tc Army
Nurses until every woman entitled 20 Government
! recognition has received inst reward.
2. That onc-hnlf the per capita continue 20 pass
! into the Relief Fund,
! 2 That National Convention make an appropra.
ton from the General Fund sufficient to the
loss sustained at sixth National Convention, when
! 5000 was voted from the Relief Fund 70 the Gen
cTa Fund.
! 4. That tho quarterly distribution Of aid TO dest
/ tutc aud disabled Army Nurses bo continued.
.. That Departments be urged 10 appoint De
! partmeut Relief C0mmittcas who shall assist the
/ National Committee in the furtherance OF thcil
work and contribute TO the necessities Of those il
/ their own jurisdiction.
In addition TO the above the Chairman recon-,
meuds that the sum Of $3.50 be voted by eighth
National Convention 30 Sarah y. Fuller, Secretary
! Pension and Relief Committee, in recognition o
| her services and sacrifices Of the year.
FREMONT TEMPLE CAMPFIRE.
The W.RC. Campfire at fremont Temple wa
| pronounced by ali the browning event OF the week
| IL was u brilliant and Inspiring scene and lh'
music recitations and speeches were Of a superior
I ,.,fi.V A. FlraF III kttt
dent. presided In hn admirable manner. and hcl
| ready wit gave AN added charm TO her gracious nd
dress. Commander in Chief EeuZcy, Past Com
mandcrs.in- Chief KOuntz, Beath. Van Der Voor
| and AlgeT National President Mary =. MolIenr,
! aud Past National Presidents Sherwood, Fuller
! Kline, Hampton and Wttcnmyer; Department
| President Ada T.. Clarke, Of Ohio, and Mary l.
! Knowles, Of Massachusetts; Past Department
| Presidents NJ. Susie Goodae and Emma Il. Loud
Of Massachusetts, Governor BracIIctt, Of MHssa
chusetts aud staff; Mrs. Gen. Logan, Mrs. Alge
and many more distinguished guests occupied seat
ou the platform.
Julia Ward Howe was an honored guest. an,
rccted The Battle Hymn of the Republic" mos
effectively. Gen. sherman entered when the pro
gram was well under way, the band striking al
" Hail 10 the Chief" the widest acclaim greeting
|, | him from pit 10 dome.
Gems Venzey and AIger paid eloquent tributes t
the Relief Corps and Corporal Tanner aud Pau
| Van Der WORT were never more ielicitious. Gov
ernor Bracket and Mayor Hart. Of Boston. wer
equally happy. Past National President barke
aud Augusta Is. Wales, Of the Program Commute,
were showered with congratulations upon the sue
cess Of the evening.
Elizabeth DArcy Kline created much enthus
assn when she brought out the California battle
flags, explaining their illustrious history.
Mary ~. Knowles, Department President, IN
been warmly congratulated upon her mHgnlilCen
2 reading Of the poem Of the evening. The mos
perfect silence was tribute TO her rendition, 70
lowed by storm Of applause at the close aud III
presentation To her Of Il superb floral piece.
Following Is the poem and II may be eXplnine
3 that the types Of the angels Of pail" are
julia Ward Howe, ~ Mary r. Lvcrmore
: Clara Barton, 90 II. Florence Barker:
THE MAggA cIJITgEITg WOMAN