The National tribune., 1891-11-19
ever n pleasure to be with Corps SIS. VI. 4. Bat
tells Past Department President.

ever n pleasure to be with Corps SIS. VI. L. Bat
tells, Pact Department President.
DISTRICT CONVERSIONS N ISDIASA.
DEAR TRIBUSE: At the eighth annual Couven-
parimcnt President TO appoint committee 10
divide the Department into Districts for the Pur-
pose Of holding District Conventions. In pursu-
ance TO the adoption Of this resolution, the com
mittec was appointed by Department President
Laura Hess. aud in June meeting was held and
the Department divided into ~ Districts, making
the membership as nearly equal as possible IN each
District. The last week Ia June senior Nicc-iTesi-
dent India IiacIlvman was placed IA charge OF the
work 81 organizing the Districts. The Department
President appointed the officers to take charge OF
the various Districts but the correspondence de-
vOved upon the Senior Vice.
circular setting forth the plan aud the object Tor
which Il was proposed To hold District Conventions
prepared, and upon approval 10y the Depart
ment President was printed and mailed To every
Corps President; also. TO all Department Officers
The following u tie part 81 the circular which
presents the objects Tor which District Conventions
arc TO be held aud M outline Of the order Of bust
ness:
ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR DISTRICT CONVEX
TONS.
First Session Q a. m President oftle entertaining
Corps shall call Convention to oder and introduce
the officer in charge OF the District, who becomes
permanent President. Scripture reading. Prayer.
Song America" Address OF welcome from some
member OF entertaining Corps. Response by the
President on behalf 81 visiting membes-. Reading
Of minutes. Reading Of letters. kilograms etc.
manner of carrying on W.RC work, or ANYTHING
pertaining TO the good of the Order Adjourn
ment
Afternoon Session. I:3O.-CalI to order. Reading
Of minutes. disqualification Of Ritual by enter
tanning Corps Criticisms on same by the President
or any member OF the Convention. Election OF
delegates and Rlteruates. Opening OF question
box. General discussion on matters pertaining to
the good of tire Order. Naming place OF next Con-
yenIion. Adjournment.
Evening Session. 7.3o.-Campfre. or entertain
ment boy entertaining Corps, in which comrades Of
the GA X. are requested TO join.
CIRCULAR on DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.
The officers appointed by the Department Presi-
dent shall preside over District W.EC. COnyen-
tOns, and appoint Secretary and Treasurer " neces-
sary, and Committees on Resolutions and Creden-
tiA-. Each Corps President aud Conductor la the
District shall attend the Convention. or be repre-
sented by the Senior Vice-President aud Assistant
Conductor. All members in good standing are
entitled To be present aud participate in the pro-
oeedings OF the Convention, and u Is hoped they
will attend In large numbers.
The objects of District Conventions are, to effect
a more thorough organization in Departments,
awaken renewed interest la tile aims Of our be-
loved Order, which are the diffusion Of the princ-
piles Of Fraternity. Charity and Loyalty, and aid
ing the Grand Army Of the Republic ia caring for
soldiers aud their families who need our help, and
TO perfect Corps in rituaistic work and business
methods Ia order that Corps in remote places.
where facilities for attending Department Conven-
tions are not good. may be benefited in the work ;
also to elect Delegates and Alternates 10 the Ma
tiuuHl W.RC Conventions, subject To approval by
Department Convention IL is thought this will
be much better plan. as IL will distribute the
Delegates more fairly over the State aud also leave
much valuable time At the disposal OF the Depart
ment Convention for other important matters. So
far Rs they apply, the rules for National and De
partment Conventions shall govern District Con-
veniions.
Corps officers and members attending District
Conventions shall defray their own travelling eE-
penses; but the Corps President shall levy tax Of
two cents per member for travelling and other ex-
pcnses Of District officer; this small amount will
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II met from Department Treasury, would amount
to n considerable sum- aud IL j. thought best, there
fore, TO defray District expenses in this way, The
Corps where District Convention IL held can
adopt any plan for entertaining visitors that best
suits a majority Of tile members
TWELVE CONVENTIONS.
Twelve District Conventions were held during
September aud the first week Of October. They
were eminently successful. Tho attendance was
good Ia every instance, and the enthusiasm un-
bounded Full reports have been received from
all the Districts. and II u Inspiring account Of
pleasant and profitable Reunions OF earnest women,
each Convention winding zap with glorious Camp
fire, ia which comrades Of the GAR. were invited
TO participate.
nj but two Of tile Conventions, and at but one
Campfire; but the amount Of praise. not 10 say
downright hattery, showeTed upon the W.RC. by
the comrades 81 the q. AR, at this one Campfire
ought TO he enough TO siisfy any reasonable set Of
women for "a twclyemonth at least.
The work 81 ihe w.RC. Is certainly appreciated
by the GAR, aud II we do not accomplish IA grand
work IL will not be for lack Of encouragement.
We feel. Ia tile Department Of Indiana, that the
District Conventions have been occasions 81 great
interest aud profit that they will result In re-
ViyAl Of interest among members. and that from
tie outside Interest awakened "A laTgely-inCreased
membership will result.
Great Improvement In rltualistic work will, no
doubt be developed. Hs the eKempiifying Corps
Try seriously 10 perfect themselves Ia the Ritual
they never have before, anu the criticisms upon
tIe work are Of great benefit Ia all
Discussions upon matters pertaining to the Good
of the Order are perhaps productive Il more good
than any other feature Of the Conventions. Zach
visitor returns TO her home with renewed zeal for
the principles Of Fraternity, Charity. aud Loyalty.
and with new ideas and enlarged views Of the OBJ
jecis aud aims Of our beloved Order.
IL - hoped that the next Department Convention
will adopt plan for the holding of District Com
ventiuns that will be fully perfected la all it, de-
tails. While our Conventions have been eminently
successful, we feel that the plan Il susceptible Of
further Improvement and la the future We expect
aud hope 10 u the means Of accomplishing
great good. Every Department which has not
dOEe 50 should iuauguTate the system uf District
Conventions. There - nothing ike thorough or
gAnizati0n for accomplishing good wOTk.-IudA
Hacklemau, Senior Vice President.