The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-16
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON.
Tenth National Convention W.R.C.-Address
of Executive Committeeman This Out for
Ready Reference.

Tenth National Convention W.R.C.-Address
of Executive Committeeman This Out for
Ready Reference.
HEApQ'Rs CITIZENS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, !
10Th NATIONAL ESCAMPMENT, GAR. 7
ATLANTIC BUILDING WASHINGTON. ID. o.
MY DEAR MADAM: The Citizens Committee OF
of the Committee 10 which il will refer ell business
pertaining to the comfort and pleasure OF the vart
Gus organizations OF patriotic women OF this coun-
try who contemplate holding Conventions, lie.
union, etc, here during the Grand Encampment
of 1892, and of the individual women visiting Wash
| ington at that time: in the name OF the patrotc
women of the City of Washington, extend to you
and to the organization of which you are member,
cordial invitation to be present at the coming 10Th
annual Convention of the W.R.C, the sixth annual
Convention of the Ladies' of the GAR, etc. upon
| the Goth, 2lst, 22d, and 23d of September, 1892
1t is impossible, as yet to announce the program
of ceremonies. to make any statement of the an
ticipated entertainments and excursions during
that week, but the preparation of the committees
and the assurances of the patriotic organizations
throughout the country give promise of he largest
and most memorable gathering OF the Union vet
Grams and their friends that has ever been held
1t is estimated that there will be over 100000 OF
these, our heroes in line. 1t is 81 years since the
army of the Union crossed Long Bridge on Its ad-
vance to that struggle from which, in 1868, 1T re-
turned victorious; and q years since the Grand
Review, when for two days Pennsylvania avenue
re-echoed with the martial music and sodierly
tramp of the armies of Meade and Sherman on
their way to the peaceful life OF the Citizen at
home.
Since then how many have crossed the river!
How many are infirm with years. disease and
wounds? Year by year the survivors grow fewer
and feebler, and to very many this Encampment
will afford the final opportunity to see the Capital
they helped to save 1t is not now IL was during
the war. a struggling village but the most beanti
full Of American cities. Loyalty and Patriotism
have made IL such, and the women OF Washington
have done their part in this transformation and
tried to make the City monument worthy In all
ways of the noble men whose lives. whose suifer-
ings whose tolls are gratefully veneratcd In this
approaching anniversary.
The women of Washington desire your presence
at this National celebration, and cordially extend
you an invitation to come. They will spare no
effort to provide for your comfort. your pleasure
and your convenience.
The Ladies' Committee on Accommodations Will
secure quarters and make contracts for all who
desire their assistance, either organizations or
individuals. Ladies In requesting their aid should
mention their wants." and state whether they
members of any organization that will be In
session during the week that they may be located
as conveniently as possible for tn cir Conventions
Our committees able TO secure Mt present good
rooms and meals from 81 per day and upward
dinner at p. n.y.; rooms with board Mt 81 per day
and upward; room and breakfast at SI35 per day
and upward.
The Ladies' Committee on Public Comfort will
meet all trains Sept. 1922 1892, inclusive and di-
rect visitors their various destinations. 1t will
have cabs and messengers in readiness for thosewho
desire them. Cabs at regular rates: messengers
at 10 cents per mile and less, with car fare when
necessary.
Information az to railroad rates will be given
later. All are urged to bring hand baggage only.
Telescope satchelS Will contain all the average
woman requires.
The Bureau of information will hold Itself in
readiness to answer questions not specifically be-
longing to any of the special committees and to
direct all inquiries into proper channels.
Please inform me at your earliest convenience
as TO how many OF your organization and their
friends will require accommodations, and at what
price.
Address all communications to the undersigned
CLARA BARTON,
Chairman Citizens Committee on W.RC., Ladies
OF the GAR. and other organizations OF pa
trio,ic women OF America.
Address, 732 Fourteenth street n. W., Washing
ton, d. @. After a short time will be Seventeenth
and streets II. W.
The following directory may be Of service TO
those who wish detailed information:
Executive Committee-Chairmau, Miss Clara
Barton, 1872 Fourteenth street northwest.
Ladies' Citizens Observation-Disclosures, Mrs.
John A. Logan, Calumet Place.
Finance-Charman. Mrs. John Joy Edison, 1924
Sixteenth street northwest.
Public Comfort-Chairman, Mrs Sara A. Spencer,
Spencerian Business College.
Observation-Disclosures Mrs. Job Barnard,
GOT Il street northwest.
mmodatons-Charman Mrs. John Dalzel,
1907 Connecticut avenue northwest
W.R.C. Observation-Disclosures, Mrs John w.
Turner, 1918 Eleventh street northwest.
Army Nurses Observation-Disclosures Miss Har-
riet p. Dame, l5ll L street northwest.