The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-14

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shake on Wednesday the business meeting was
called to order after the noon hour, by Com
mander-in-C Chief Kate B. Sherwood, Amos L.
Seaman. Assistant Adjutaat-GeneraL at his
post. NJ Warner Hargrove was detailed as
Assistant Adiutant- General. The National
officers present were called to the platform,
those present in addition to the Adjutant-
General, being Clarence B. Cone, Senior Vice
Commander in Chic; Frank McMurray, Chair
man National Council; John H. Pierce, Chair
man Investigating Committee, and Will s.
Hays Color-Guard-
Then all united in the Guards Greeting
Song" by o. Edith Dickey, to the tune of
"TeDting On the Old Camp Ground" the re-
frain to each verse reading:
So we greet you tonight on the old camp ground,
Under the C. C. sky;
Our voices still for patriotism ring,
For progress still We'll vie.
In the absence of Chaplain-in-C Chief J. S.
Lemon. much regretted by all, Rev. Mr.. Swan,
Principal of the Young Ladies' Institute. led in
prayer, in which he petitoned that the choicest
blessings Of Divine mercy might descend upon
the Guards in their efforts TO extend and per-
petuate the principles of Progress and Patriot
ism in which they are engaged.
UNLOCKING THE ORDER.
The Commander-in- Chief then extended
greetings from members of the C. c. and Guards,
participating in the proceedings of National
Convention, and so detained from the Reunion,
including Past National President Sue A. Pike
Sanders, Past National Senior Vice President
Lizabeth A. Turner, and others. She compli-
mented the Guards of the several Divisions
upon the zeal they had shown in perfccting and
sOlidifying their work, and In their efforts to
make vital the principles to which the c. c.
stand pledged. She said the C. c.. with its
membership Of nearly 1900, constituted the
expression Of desire to be faithful to the prin-
ciples OF Progress and Patriotism, constituting
the governing principles of the organization
and that the Guards had reduced these princi-
Piles to practice and sought to make them vital
in the hearts and lives Of their membership
She congratulated the Guards upon their de-
yelOpment in organization. and predicted still
more glorious year of service than had yet
been recorded. Following the address Division
Commander o. Edith Dickey read greetings
from Media Plympton. Emmett C. Searcy G.
Elmer Slater. and Addie 3. Stevens, expressing
regrets that at the last moment they had been
prevented from attending the Reunion. Ma
tiOnal officers were introduced, after which the
report Of the Adjutant-Gener was read and
referred to a committee consisting of Matte E.
Elliott. Clarence B. Cone, o. Edith Dickey, Will
S. Hays, Julius w. Gogarn, and Zoe E. Owen.
IMPORTANT REPORTS.
The QuartermasterG Generals report was read
and referred to the same committee for consid-
GRAFTON. The report of the Investigation Com
mittee was read by John II. Pierce and adopted
The report OF Progress Committee by II. Earl
COwdin. was read by the Adjutant- General and
adopted. 1t showed high comprehension of the
needs Of the Order and intelligent work per-
formed. The work of the Historical Committee
was ably presented by Harley B. Gates, and a
report from the Benefit Committee, read by the
Adjutant- General. Frank McMurray reported,
rs Chairman for the National Council, and the
work Of the year was approved.
1t was voted TO recommit the work Of revis-
ion to committee consisting Of A. L. Seaman
Mary L. Best. Frank McMurray, N. Warner
Hargroye, and o. Edith Dickey. This COM
mittee viii revise Rnles and Regulations to
conform with legislation of fourth annual Re-
union, and issue the same for use until acted
upon by fifth annual Reunion.
o. Edith Dickey, II. J. Buchers. and ]. w.
Gogarn were appointed Committee on Cour-
tesies TO return the greetings OF Reunion to
absent officers and Guards. An invitation TO
attend the annual reception of National Asso-
citation, Daughters of Veterans, was acknowI.
edged with thanks.
The report Of the Benefit Committee was re-
ferred to a committee consisting of Eugene
Wickham, +. b. Livingston, and Rose Jansen.
They reported in favor of confning the bene-
fits to the Guards only, but it was the sense of
abe Guards that all unite in any movement
that might be made for voluntary contribu-
tions.
A Committee on Resolutions, consisting OF
Ross King, Tennessee; May Manchester, Ne
brsska; w. l. Yolz, Kansas and Edith M
Haines, Illinois. prepared thanks TO National
officers and committees; TO the Indiana Guards
for their fine arrangements for Reunion, and
90 Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Swan for hospitable enter.
taiDment at the Young Ladies' Institute.
recess was taken and the Guards photo.
graphed IN front o! the Institute, ranged on
the high steps Of the portico. Any one want
ing picture Of fourth annual Reunion car
secure the same by addressing r. G. Keeter, 6!
Washington street, indianapolis, Ind Supper
followed, after which the several committee re
ports were received and acted upon, a synopsis
Of which will be given later
proposition &c change the name of NTCC
Guards TO Phiiopairisus was voted down. aftei
which the recommendations were considered
seriatim. Then followed the presentation o
beautiful prize banners, prepared by The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE TO Departments showing til,
largest enrolment aud the largest net gains
Pennsylvania WAS the banner Division, ana il
the absence of Division Commander L. NJ
Stockton, brothers VIII s Hays aad Samue
Irwin were called TO tie platform and presented
with the banner, 10 be forwarded 10 Division
Headquarters, which will be done at tue con
ing review, Sept 20.
The Pennsylvania prize banner is beauty
1t is made OF heavy blue silk, Tie back OF RED