The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-31

annual growths of wood. brought away as SOU
venirs few pieces, and large coral that is COM
pleteiy iTon-rusted from lying near also n long
bolt that bad in some way become attached TO n
conch-shel. and, by constant tumbling in a cavity
of rock, the two have been completely nodded
together.
COMPLIMENT TO AMERICANS.
Washington's birthday was celebrated here by n
grand ball at the hotel This we were told,
compliment to the guests, nearly all OF whom are
Americans The dnng-rooms were used for
dancing and deliberately decorated with
American and British flags, the three eolors in
various designs, and quantities of palms. which
grow profusey here At the end of one room was
q large picture of George Washington, fanked on
either side with flags; beneath Ratchet made Of
cactus leaves, and below that an anchor. Various
notices the walls. The parlors were
used for refreshments. and tho tables were n de-
cided credit to the chef who designed them. Most
profuse and elaborate floral decorations were sent
in by citizens, guests of the occasion. Thirteen
were noted in one room. 1t was called w ASH
ington's Birthday Ball" but from the influx OF
British subjects at o'clock in swallow-taiIs and
low necks, one would never have suspected Amer
leans were in it. Some sat around the walls and
looked on. and n very few were seen on the Hoor.
The stylish. alb solutely stylish dress was out,
and we oil survived the exhibition OF it: Many
amusing things met the eyes of the lockers on.
and we laughed to see English officers and Eng
lishmen with unqucstionabc English manners.
celebrating the birthday of the Father of Our
Country" and dancing with English women to
the time of Yankee music But then, you know,
this island once belonged to the United States
a bright American iauy Hau Deen hucn HlnuSeh
watching II young English dude, which called out
cLEAvER CoNUNDRUM.
It may have been old or it may have been original
it was very pat and new TO me.
"Why have Americans no uso for an English
dude?"
because n Yankee-dude'il l-do."
An amusing native episode of The day was the
tutoring Of the young scramblers in Yankee ethics
by some of the gentlemen. They were to have
a sixpence apiece when able to say correctly in
concert, First In war, first in peace, first in the
hearts of his country men! 'Rah. 'Rai. RAN
given behind the hotel and the class were ut the
proper time brought to the hotel court 10 make
their debut. All went beautifully, TO the delight Of
the instructors until George was spoken, when
some awful man, presumably an Englishman.
Tipped copper on the pavement, and, as the
monkeys dancing before the banqueters were still
monkeys. so darkies are still darkies when the
ring of metal is heard, and in an instant all were
PROSTATE in heap on the ground scranlbng
while the audience roarcd with laughter. When
order was restored q lady asked, WHO WAS George
Washington" One young5er yelled out, the
Queens oldest son, mum Emma Stark Hamp
ton.
NATIONAL RELIEF CORPS HOME.
Hannah r. Plympton, Matron Of the National
Relief Corps Home, Madison, o., writes that the
sick have abont recovered from the grip except
Mrs. Brown who is IS years old, and Mrs Shute, the
old lady who fell and broke her wrist. Mrs. Duser,
the Michigan nurse is still confined to her bed.
Lydia A. Grover, Springfield, Mo-, was admitted
to the Home the last of February. The recent visit
of Annie Wittenmyer, Chairman of the Board, was
n delight to all.
The Home is in receipt of handsome sideboard
and an invaids reclining chair from little Con-
necticut.
THE SOLDIERS HOME sERENADE.
Ella Woodwar of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors
Home Committee, writes of n visit she made the
Home at Sandusky, in company with Department
President Mary A. McQuiston and Past Department
Junior Vice Saie d. Wiuans, ofTroy. They visited
every cottage, shaking hands with the veterans
and looking into their wants. Returning from
their round of visits. AS they were entering the
Administration Building the Home Band be-
vided by the Ohio Relief Corps. The old soldiers
had been waiting III the reception room to welcome
their W. G. visitors. Frof Miller took great pride
in showing the instruments and explaining the
pieces remarkably well. although the band was
not full, owing to illness among the veterans
A. McMeens Post Campfire was attended by the
Department Officers in the evening. and project
is on foot 10 organize Corps at Sandusky.
SUPPLY TABLE.
The Corps ut Tippecanoe, of which Ella Wood
ward is an active member, is still busy with the
SuppIy Table it started early in the year TO provide
Tor the manifold needs of the Home The Corps
has had two cuttings. the members taking their
dinners with them and spending the day. They
have another box of quila, housewares, and cuSh-
ions nearly ready to be forwarded. The quilts for
hospital uses. add much TO the home-like ap
pearance of the wards.
gOrganzed but little more than year ago,
Corps 3l3 has made noble record. Beginning
with 81 charter members it now numbers 81, with
six applications pending. 1t has given immediate
Home valued at Sl9.75, and has another ready.
This Corps is planning to furnish room in the
Ohio Cottage at the National Home when 1t is COM
pleted.
NATIONAL RELIEF CORPS NOTES.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The National Headquarters for
t,b a Ari-,
Hotel. A very handsome suit of rooms the
FIRST floor, fronting on the park opposite the White
House. has been secured.
The Daughters of the American Revolution at
their recent Congress selected "The Star Spanged
Banner" their National ode and passed very
strong resolutions for training of the children of
he Republic to revere the flag. These patriotic
resolutions passed unanimously, although
many Southern women members of the Con-
rention. Home and Country" chosen
heir motto.
The Department OF Massachusetts, W.R.C.. has
secured headquarters at the Ebbitt House for the
Encampment.
The National President has secured space for the
National W.R.C. from the Woman's Board of the
Worlds Fair. 1t is freely given, without charge.
The Lee family are negotiating with the Govern
nent for the return of lot of valuable relics taken
~ Gen. Mcclellan during the war, rs they claim,
or safe keeping. They are of great value as most
If them were gifts from Gen. Washington.
Lizabeh A. Turner. Past National S. V-P.,
Boston, who has been spending some time in
Florida and has visited many of the Corps of the
south and several in West Virginia, passed through
on her way home. March 18. Her
leath has greatly improved.
L. b. Stcllings. official printer, W.R.C., has gone
% Clifton Springs. n. Y. 1t il hoped that he may
ecure the rest lie needs and fully recover from the
Effects of the grp-Annie Wittenmyer, Past
National President