The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-15
HEADQUARTERS WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY To THE G. A R


AUXILIARY TO THE GAR,
SABETHA, KAN. Nov. 81, 1892.
General Orders No. q
/. AT the 10Th National Convention of the
Woman's Relief Corps, held Sept. 2l-25. in wash
ington, D. c.. the following officers were elected
President Margaret Ray Wickins Sabetha, Kan.
Senior Vice President, Ida V. Hendricks, WASH
ington, d. G.
Junior Vice President. Abbie J. Whittier, New
Treasurer, Armilla A. Cheney. Detroit, Mich
Chaplain, Mary Z. Knowles, Charlestown, Mass.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Life Members-E. Florence Barker, Maiden,
Mass; Annie Wittenmyer, Saratoga. Pa; Sarah
Z. Fuller, Medford Mass.
Elected Misunderstanding Z. Frsbie Hood,
Meno Park. CAL; Emily V. Littlefeld, Bangor,
Me-; Sarah NJ. Bradford, Taylorville, ILL.,; Mary z.
Nashua. n. II.
Board of Directors for National w.R.C. Home
Annie Wittenmyer, Sanatoga, Pa; Puma l..
Cowles Geneva. o.; Emma B. Lowd, Salem. Mass
Charity Rusk Craig, Viroqua, Wis; Sarah c. Mink,
Syracuse. n. Y.
ii. The following appointments are announced:
Secretary, Flora Preston Hogbin, Sabetha, Kan.
Inspector, Flo Jamisen Miller, Monticello, Ill.
Counselor, Sue A. Pike Sanders, No. 2l4 East
North street, Bloomington, Ill.
lnstituting and Installing Officer, Ida Wilson
Moore, Abilene. Kan.
Aids-Chiefofstaf-Agne r. Hit. indianapolis,
Ind.
Ill. In conformity with action of 10th National
Convention placing the arrangement for repre-
sentation of the Woman's Relief Corps at the
WOriQ 8 Fair, IN the nanOS OF the National fTesl-
dent and Council with their consent attended
the meeting of the Lady Board of Managers held
in Chicago during the dedication ceremonies Oct.
1922, and was assured of space, and was able TO
make very satisfactory arrangements which will, as
soon as approved by the Council be promulgated
through General Orders. 1t is hoped that each
Department, Corps. and individual will realize
the importance of our Order being represented in
such n manner will reflect credit upon it,
strengthen our work and better acquaint the world
with the objects and magnificent achievements of
this grand organization OF women. 10 this end IL
will be necessary to contribute OF your funds to aid
in the completion of plans being formulated.
Nv. II has been impossible to issue the decisions
of the 10Th National Convention in this General
Order, rs the sickness of the stenographcr has de-
layed her sending n copy Of minutes TO National
Headquarters, and as decisions of grave import
ance were rendered, it is not deemed best 10 pro-
mulgate them until verbatim report of the pro-
cecdings can be furnished from which to prepare
the same. The decisions will appear in next Gen.
erai Order.
v. As soon as the Proceedings of 10Th National
Convention are received at National Headquarters
a careful revision of Rules and Regulations Ritual
and Red Book will be made in order TO make them
conform to Rules and Regulations aud for the pur-
pose of insertion of decisions of 10th National Con-
vention in Red Book according to instructions Of
Convention. When completed they Will be issued
Immediately.
vi. In assuming the duties of the position to
which have been elected, do with deep reali-
cation of its responsibilities, earnest desire to do
well my part and a hope that we may build higher
and better during this Columbian year upon the
magnificent foundation that has been so we'll
formed by my illusirous predecessors. To this end
ask the operation, help, and support OF every
member of our Order. Alone, can do nothing,
with the help of all we can make this the crown
ing era in our history. May harmony prevail and
united effort bring forth the grand results hoped
for.
VII. 1t is the earnest desire of Communicating
Chief A. g. Weissert that this shall be the grand
recruiting year in the membership of the Grand
Army of the Republic To this end let every MEM
her of The Woman's Relief Corps do all in her
power to induce the soldier and the sailor who is
not already enrolled in this grand organization of
the heroes of Nation, TO ut once join and par
ticipate in lis comradesliip, privileges and hcnors.
VIII Let US put forth every effort 10 increase
the embersbip Of the Woman's Relief Corps,
thereby Strengthening capabilities for aiding in
the objects of our Order and assisting the Union
veterans aud their dependent ones.
By command of MARGARET RAY WIcKiYs,
National President.
FLORA PREsToS HoGBIs. National Secretary.