The National tribune., 1891-08-20
ding. including the fine Memorial Hall where the

Thing, including the fine Memorial Hall where the
reception took place.
Tie report Of National Chaplain Emily V Little
field, Bangor, Me, showed tha. there eu2. 10
soldiers graves decorated Memorial Day by the
Womnn's Relief Corps, ~ an expense OF Sll coo,
and that 80 mcmOsi HIs TO the unknown dead
were placed in the cemeteries Of the land.
The three candidates presented at National Con-
yeuiion Were Emma IL. Lowd, Massachusetts,
Jennie MCyCrhON Indiana. aud Sue A. Sanders,
Illinois. There was no choice OF the first and sec
oud ballots, upon which. according To rules, the
name Of the one having the least number OF votes.
Jennie NyyeThun dropped. On the fourth
ballot sue A. Sanders had lie votes and Emma
T. Iowd Jos, and the former was declared elected.
Before proceeding TO ballot I'zabcth A.. Turner,
National Senior Nicr-Prc~ideui, aud Mary sears
McHonry, National President, were nominated,
but declined.
The card Of the Indiana W re had fine litho-
graph Of tho Indiana Soldiers, aud Sailors Orphans
Home, which the Relief Corps has always gen
cIuusly assisted
The Peuusyiv delegation brought the merits
Of their new cook book, benefit Pennsylvania Me-
mortal Home, to the attention Of sister delegations.
IL y full OF good things. and may he ordered from
Charlotte j. Cummings. Iidioutc, Pa; Il copy.
Tho hospitality OF the Detroit people uu-
bounded, and Il j. estimated that private enter
i"inmeut was extended TO $500 people. Twenty
people sat down nj our table every meal during
Hampton.
The Detroit Free Press says: sue A. Sanders.
l'resident-clcct Of tie National W.lGC., comes OF
hue old Revolutionary stock, and belongs To TIE
Pike family. whose record in the war Of the rebel
lion j. well known in Illinois. She is q strong
woman Ia her own state. and also in the Wit.C. Hs
whole. She has never sought promotion, but
las unselhshly aided the other workers IN the
order since it, existence a. society. She i said
10 excel as a presiding officer. Very strongly
worded congratulations came TO the Convention
from prominent members Of the CA. x. when tie
result OF ihc election was known. The state which
furnished Grant and Lincoln 10 the country 20
years ago has given "a noble National President to
the Woman- Relief Corps"
Fast CommRndeT-in-C Chief r A. Alger and Mrs.
Alger were greatly delighted with the exquisite
badges presented them by the members Of Gen.
Ayers stan. They are Of the most exquisite
workmanship, studded with the finest Jewels.
MIS- AlEer, who Is deeply mourning the loss of her
lovely boy, was unable TO bc present mt Convention
nut she was called upon by many members OF the
Order. Convention received Gen. Alger Friday
evening with every mark Of honor, and upon
motion rose To extend their greetings through him,
10 Mrs. Alger. When lie had retired National
President MclIcnry was instructed to forward a
memorial OF flowers with the love Of Convention
This she carried Ia person. and Mrs Alger was
deeply affected by the kind remembrance.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORSIA.
DEAR TRBUSE: Rawlins Corps. %. Stockton
Cal, celebrated its fifth anniversary at Good Tenn
piar- Hall on the evening Of July Il. Rawlus Post
united with them in making IL event 10 he long
remembered. Original poems by two Of the Corps
members an Interesting speech 10y Past Com
mander james A. Eaton. music and games, made
up delightful program. after which all were in
Niicd TO part4kc Of refreshments served by the
best-loOkinE ladies Ia the Corps The hall had
been beautifully decorated by the Executive Com
miucc. Hearty handshaking aud expressions Of
good viii make Reunions good for Post and Corps
Lincoln Corps, 3. san Francisco makes a good
quarterly showing with lGj members ia good siand-
INK, aud a cash balance Ia bank Of 81 ,2~322 eX-
pcudIturCs for relief slg7 o. and relief other than
money to SCI. This Corps gave q Hard Times
party, which was emincutly successful.
APPROXIMATION ;, Oakland. gratefully Nclsnowl-
edges the assistance rendered by few other Corps
ia sending soldiers wife To her friends ia the
Etst.-Gcrirude Gallagher, Department Core
spending Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF CONNECTICUT.
DEAR TEInUSE: A Camp Of sons Of Veterans was
recently formed IA Wnliingford, aud the Times is
loud Ia it, praise Of the manner in which A. III
Dution Corp- -. OF that place. decorated the hall
for the occasion aud Toasted the boys aud visiting
officers. The editor says: =" IL Is not always that
success j. mndc ia organizing ladies into secret
societies. but the rule has happy exception in the
case Of Dutton Corps We beg 70 inform our
brother thatif he lad substituted the word people
for ladies. 10 would have suited ideas Of Justice
much better. However, lac Is probably young aud
has much to learn.
The Post, Corps and Camp Of Stafford Springs
entertained the three like organizations Of Rock
vile. tine Campfire aud collation.
Another Corps with new hail and this time Il
y Corps ~ OF birmingham, which, with the Post
and Camp, held dedication exercises July T. We
congratulate sister Ford. and as she il q lady If
siAid dcmeanor we know this good fortune will
not turu her head. Let tIe good work 20 on.
Eress and much interest during the last few months
Two entertainments have beeu given, which Melted
snug sums for the treasury. and the Corps has
catered for two outside organizations 10 rcpleuish
IT. funds. surprise party was given tie Post
when purse OF SIS was presented la a neat little
speech by President Roberts. and received ia an
equally neat manner by Commander Brewer.
A. T. burnside Corps, 20 Southiugtou, enter
tanned Robert -. Tyler Corps. Of Hartford. The
Hartford ladies drove out, aud were received at
CA. r. Hall, where fine dinner was served about
- ladies 20 tie tables Tie company then adj
jpuTncd TO the home 90 Department Chaplain Rich
ard-, where they enjoyed a social afternoon and
country mir. Thompson Corps, Bristol; Stanley
Corps, New Britain, aud Russell Corps. Tn0mastOu,
were represented. member Cf Corps in Jack
son, McH., was also present. The Stars and Stripes
fully displayed. old soldier and hospital relics
shown, aud patriotic sentiments greatly strength
eHUd. The Hartford Times says: Robert o..
Tyler Corps will ever cherish tile name Of Burn
side Corps for ITS unlimited courtesy aud hospital
iiy.'-icUuie 4. w. Smith, Department Core
spending Secretary.
ALL ALONG TIE LINE.
Department President Mary A. McQuiston. Of
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