The National tribune., 1892-09-08


for National President.
HrADof-sR Trcs WomAv's RELIEF CORPS, \
AUXILIARY 70 TiiE GAR, 80, 7
DELavA1, III, Aug. 20, 1892.
General Orders, No. g.
!. The 10Th annual Convention OF the Woman
Relief Corps will meet ia tie Cay Of Washington
d. c. Sept. 81. 1892. The Convention VIII open
proInpilv nt 10 O'Clock q; M. az the First Baptist
Church. corner OF Sixteenth and o streets. All
officers delegates and members are requested TO
be present the sounding Of the gave IN order 10
save time and avoid unnecessary disturbance
during the opening exercises.
III. In order 10 open tie Convention aud assume
its duties with ptonptness and uispatc! no visitors
will be admitted excepting members OF the Order
during The first session.
Ill Department Presidents ClRirmen of the
Delegations requested 10 meet Al the eiurch al
o'clock Sept. ST. to draw seats Tor their delegates
during the Convention.
~. National Headquarters have been established
at the Ebbiti House. Psr!or 49, where ali MEM
bers and friends OF the Order will receive cordial
welcome National Aids invited TO be at Head
quarters when convenient 10 assist In extending
courtesies. -
v The Board of Directors of the National ". Il. C.
Home will meet al National Headquarters Monday
evening. Sept. l9. at O'Clock.
vi. National Council Of Administration will meet
at National Headquarters Tuesday, Sept 20. at 3
O'Clock p. m. Let every member be present nj tie
appointed time.
VII All DEPARTMENT and Provisional Depart
nent Presidents are requested 10 NEE. Mt National
Headquarters. the Eobtt House. Tuesday even
ing NJ O'Clock prompt.
west Washington, u. c., hss been appointed Chair
man Of the Committee on Accommodations for the
Woman's Relief Corps. Ali applications VIII re-
TX. Luncheon will be served 10 all voting men,
bers OF the i0th National Convention, between ses-
sions, by the Department Of The Potomac w. &c,
in rooms connected with line church.
Y. Owing to The lateness OF the 10Th Convention
the National Secretary will send out blanks for The
These reports viii be sent TO the incoming National
Secretary.
XI. The third password issued from National
Headquarters was forwarded Aug. to all Depart
rnent Presidents and Presidents of detached Corps
Representatives TO 10Th National Convention. as
well as visiting members are requested 10 be sure
they in possession of the same before leaving
home, it be secured Of no one excepting
their own Corps President
XII. 1T is but just that nil delegates TO the Ma
ticnai Convention should be present during
every session, that their respective Departments
may be fully represented Those who desire 10
avail themselves Of the many attractions of our
Capital City should arrive there few days pre-
vious TO the Convention remain after its close.
XIII. The Chairman of each delegation Is
Qlested 10 prepare correct list OF her represent
atives present. aud hand the to the National
Secretary during the "Wednesday morning session.
XIV. Credentisl Committee: Ella Cobean. Hi
nois; Mary A II. Gladden. Maryland; Louise A.
Robbins. Michigan; Isabel kirkendall, Montana;
Carrie L. Davis. Kentucky.
Convention Aids: Chief Aid Louise Sciiermer-
horn: Mary T. Lockwood Kate Campbell, Lydia
A. Barnes, Sarah Z. Vsndoren, Christine Butcher,
Hattie i. Qusnder, Elizabeth A. Trusler. Ethel
pinsmore. Martha NJ Pipes. r. j. Besie, Annie
Hamilton, f. g. Sheldon. Mary 5. Gist, Augusta
starlIey, Marian l. Jordan, Kate McMongal,
Washington ID. G.
Conductors: Chief Conductor. Alice L. Hen
bricks; Mary K. Fowler. Mary II. bowling, Isabel
NJ. Long, Emma s KIbby. Annie Anderson. Rose
NJ. Kennel. Nellie McCabe, Francena Johnson.
Washington. ID. c.; Sue II. Simpson. Illinois;
Hattie b. Murray Michigan; Julia Mccarthy
Kansas Ada 6. MORN. New York.
Guards: Chief Guard, Nellie r. Grant; Jessie
vandoren. Z. w. Marshall. Carrie II. King, Gladys
l.. ThnmnsnD. Marion GREGORY Sarah jacobson.
Alice Stewart, Pauline u. Floyd, Emma II. Hunt,
Jessie G. Osborn, Washington. ID. G.
Poslmistress: Eliza i. Watson, Washington,
ID. q.
Assistants: Fannie Mirer, Indiana Cowling T.
b. Russell Maria J. Hail, Jennie G. Adams, Wash
Messengers: Lillian Morton, Annie T. Hoagland.
Annie M. Layton. Helen Gardner, Rachel Harris
Hannah Greenwood, Washington j. 9.
Pianist: Miss Iena Shepherd. Washington. ID. c.
XIV. The Chief Conductor will confer with her
ssslntanis and asst Ign duties Of each
XVI. The Chief Guard viii that the doors of
the Convention He'll are strictly guarded from the
opening of each days sessions TO iis close.
XVII. Convention Messengers will divide work
If necessary. so that two at least may be on duty
during every session.
XVIII The Pianist is expected TO be present
during the entire Convention, as her services may
be needed at any time.
XIX Owing TO circumstances over which the
National President had control General Orders
10. have been delayed. The official communion
ton, under date of july q. received at National
Headquarters from the ladies OF the Citizens Com
mittee Of Washington. ID. c. giving notice that all
courtesies previously extended TO the W.RC by
said Committee and accepted by the National
President had been voluntarily Withdrawn. iuclud-
ing hall for holding Convention, necessiated much
extra labor and care In consideration Of the above
face arrangements for the 10Th National Conven-
tion have been placed in charge of the Department
Of the Potomac W.RC. which is rapidly and
satisfactorily meeting ali demands.
Xxx. The Army Nurse Pension bill. so long pend
ing. passed the House june IS; the Senate July
&c; was signed by President Harrison Aug s. 1892
10 moss In lat A. a.
these women nave nj last received National rccog-
milton for their self-sacrcing services during The
late war. Though small si2 per month will add
much comfort 10 their declining years
AAL In closing the last General Orders of this
Administration the National President takes pleas
ure in extending her thanks with those Of her staff
OF officers for the kind and courteous cooperation
OF ,c officers and members of the Order during the
past year. The pleasant associations that have
through life.
by command Of SUE PIKE SANDERS, National
ELLA CoBEAN. National Secretary.
W. Z. c. ATTENTION
OFFICE sUB-CoMMIITEE on W.R.C. AND LADrExl
or THE GA. r. ETC. CORNER SEVENTEENTH
hAD STREETS NORTHWEST, WAsHIHGToY I
d. G.
TO The officers and Members Of The
National Homon's Relief Corps:
Finding that Misrepresentation have been made
Rna that Misunderstanding have gone abroad
Win regard 10 the entertainment of the Wamasi's
Relief Corps by The Ladies' Citizens Committee OF
Washington, we hereby notify you that on behalf
OF the citizens of Washington cordially renew
cur lender of accommodations for the Conventions
anG Committees together with suitable decora-
lions music. flowers. lunches and souvenir
A change OF building Is occasioned by the SEEM
ing lmptobab.ly OF tne timely completion of the
Eetzcrott Hall. originally rendered for this pur-
pose. The Bureau of Information aud HeadauAr-
teTs Of ali our Committees will be in The Metzerott
building, as heretofore announced Every possi-
bic convenience for the information and comfort of
ladies' viii he found there. BY joint resolution OF
Congress we are enabled 10 announce a grand re-
eeption TO be held In tie Rotunds of The Capitol
sept. ID, 1892. to which yourself and friends are
most cordially invited and of which further notice
will be given by Mrs. Logan, Chairman of our Re-
seption Committee.
For the benefit OF few ladies who may have de-
sired free accommodations We would ray that
owing 10 the unprecedented demand for free quar-
tore Tor the comrades themselves the Citizens
Executive Committee have been Obliged 10 limit
free lodgings strictly to members OF the G AR
hselL However, the citizens of Washington
anxious 10 provide most generously for their
guests. are opening their houses aud providing for
comfort Al she lowest possible rates Desirable
lodgings VI per day for each person for three or
Souf OF more Ia large room, In central locations
when one or two persons desire to occupy these
rooms alone, they, a. course asked the trce of
the room, S. Board. 81 per day extra is the usual
price. Brcasfsst, IS 10 60 cents IL must be borne
in mind that living s awsye higher In Washing
ton and guests Will no. expect cheaper ratios here
Than at their own homes.
No woman should leave home without making
suitable provisions for accommodations whiio in
Washington, which should be made through the
Committee on Accoumo dntions. Our Committee
cannot be hello responsible for rates agreed upon
witnoui our knowledge. We urge you TO make
permanent arrangements for night and morning
meals. and 10 bring hand baggage only.
We beg to assure You that the people of Wash.