The National tribune., 1892-11-10
NATIONAL TRIBUNE PRIZES.

New Year Competition-What is Patriotism
For the best definition of patriotism, prose verse
not to exceed 50 words in length, mailed 10 Kate
p. Sherwood. Canton, o., before Dec. 20, 1892
prizes will be issued on New Yenrs Day 1893, from
the Office OF THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washing
ton, ID. C., ns follows:
i. Best definition: Copy of Kate b Sllerwood's
forthcoming book. Dream of The Ages" Illus
traIed with magnificent patriotic drawings, by
Kelly. of Columbia" and her defenders
3 Second best definition Copy of Camping
and Memorial Poems" by the same author.
3. Third best definition: Copy of WorcUer's
Pocket Dictionary.
L. To all others: A New Years Calendar
NUMEROUS, NOT COSTLY.
FRIENDS OF THE C. c.: As do not know how
N uch money The TRIBUNE manager IL willing to
expend IN this way. IL IL hard matter for me TO
say what the prizes should be. but would not
advocat costly prizes in any case. If a certain
amount ID allowed i would say divide il up in
small sums so that there will be number of prizes
given
would suggest the plan of giving books az t.
general thing for they are something that ali will
appreciate and can keep for life.
Now in reference to subjeets will say that az
progress is the aim Of the Association whatever
we do should be- along that line much as posi-.
bic. Among the members Of the c. &. are persons
who may by little practice excel ia every de-
pnrtment OF life. and 1t should be the aim of those
having control of this work 10 bring to light thu
latent hidden talent.
This work may be the turning point in the lives
OF many OF our young brothers and sisters. II may
be the means of developing future statesmen
ministers, poets and In short persons to fill every
position in life. There acme who could il they
would Try, write poem Others have no poetical
ideas. but could write an Interesting essay
subject with which they are cohversant This be-
ing the my idea is THAI all subjects should be
opened for contest.
How would n plan OF this kind do: Give the mem
bers The privilege OF contesting for prizes monthly
and let the SUI jet be announced a month ahead
Change The subject each month. One month we
could have poetry. the writer 10 choose the subject
another month poem on "A given subject; other
months religion, electricity, mechanism, house,
keeping, oar school system. standing armies, vol
unieer armies, or any other subject that could
be made interesting to both writer aud reader. I
would advise a regular department for this work.
Let The essay which bss gained the prize be pub
hsheu In tue hrst paper oil the month, and the
others written. If they worthy Of publication
be printed in the other three papers
The older members would not care IL their pieces
were not published, but II is different with the
young One failure may stop their pen for all
time, but If their pieces published IL will have
tendency 10 encourage them, and they will W
and al IL again"
Not only this but those reading will DO helped
There will be some good fn ali.
With the best wishes for the Association at large
and the Commander individually. i am yours Pre-
Paiha-I B. Brookins. ]. V. c., jackson, o.
MONTHLY ToPTcs
FRIENDS OF TEE c. c.: Papa and are equally
fond of poetry and history, and each week finda IN
enjoying THE NATIONAL TRIBUgE's pocticai a.
well historical contents. We liked Mrs SHEER
woods poem. THE Men Who Wore the Shield. -
IL lie inspiring, To say the least.
II all the c. G. and Guards as glad as am OF
our great. good fortune in being allowed more
space In THE NATIONAL TRIBUsR there will be one
spontaneous CRY OF thanks and joy-R c. c. thanks.
giving. as IL were. feel We cannot be too crate
fui for IL all; the marked Improvement IN the
Picture Gallery. the allowance Of more space and
she generosity which attends she offer Of prizes
the c. G.
As our Editor writes the c. c. and Guards to
proffer suggestions as to the proposed prise con-
test. would humbly submit she following: Have,