The National tribune., 1893-09-21
THE SECOND DAY.

THE SECOND DAY.
On the morning of the second day of Con-
vention, after the minutes had been read and
approved, Department President Charlotte j..
Cummings, of Pennsylvania, extended warm
invitation to the WR.C to meet at Pittsburg
in 1894 in connection with 28th annual En-
campment, GAR. The invitation was beauti-
fully seconded by Past National Secretary
Abbie Lynch on behalf of her own city OF
Pittsburg. The invitation was graciously &C.
cepted by the National President.
The Committee on Presidents Address re-
sumed its report. They unanimously sustained
the decisions, opinions, and recommendations
expressed, except in few unimportant points,
the result of which will be announced in Gen
eral Orders. Convention set its seal OF ap-
prevail upon the following:
]. OF the economy considered in acting
upon revisons ordered by 10th National Con-
vention, and in using old blanks until the sup
ply was exhausted, to save expense.
2. OF commendation of National W.RC.
Home work. leaving it optional with Depart
ments to work for State Homes.
3. Of Worlds Fair work, and thanks to the
Veteran Protective Association, Chicago for
free Headquarters granted National W.RC.
A. Ofwork performed by Mrs. AMMO Witten-
myer as Special Pension Agent in securing
Army Nurses pensions and discontinuance of
work in the interest of retrenchment, and be-
cause JOTpl tanner ana OIuer agents nave per
formed gratuitous service, and will continue to
do so. Thanks TO Corpl Tanner.
5. OF turning over Andersonville Prison i'm
provement funds to the Department of Georgia.
GAR.
6. Of continuing E. B. stillings as official
printer W.R.C. in the interest of economic and
excellent service.
z. Of the suspension of Ada F. Clark, of Ohio,
for five years for noncompliance with the
financial order of the Court of Inquiry, as per
agreement of 10th National Convention. Vote
virtually unanimous, but three voting in the
negative.
8. OF rigid economy in legislation and care
full expenditure of W.R.C funds.
8. OF the recommendation that the Woman's
Relief Corps join the National Council of
Women, by sending representatives TO triennial
sessions. Legislation of eighth National Con-
vention rescnded and voted by large majority
to join the Council, provided that it was at no
expense to the National Order. volunteer
committee, consisting of Past National Presi-
dent Kate B. Sherwood, Emma Il. Wallace, of
Illinois; Past Department President Louise A.
Robbins, Of Michigan; Past Department Presi-
dent Caroline II. Bell, of Wisconsin, and one
other whose name would like TO have, pledged
themselves TO secure volunteer fund to meet
necessary expenses.
10 OF the recommendation that tho retiring
National President and Secretary revise Rules
and Regulations, as ordered by Convention,
within the next GO days and that to save ex-
pense each Corps shall receive but one copy of
the Proceedings of Convention.
ELECTIONS.
Following the noon lunch came the election
of officers. Past National President Annie
Wittenmyer nominated Past Department Presi-
dent Sarah c. Mink, OF New York. The entire
delegation of the Empire State gave their as
sent by rising while Department President
Kate E. Jones, of New York, pronounced
fervid eulogy Mrs. Mink's work cor the Or
der. State and National. The delegations from
many States added hearty Endorsements
through their Chairmen, and there being no
other candidate the Secretary was instructed to
cast the ballot of Convention for Sarah G. Mink,
and she was unanimously elected.
Convention expressed wish to leave the
Office of National Senior Vice. President with
Indiana when Past Department President Ag-
mes HIT was nominated. This was immedi-
ately followed by the nomination of Past De-
partment President Jennie Meyerhoff, with the
statement that Indiana in caucus had, by a
vote of 20 to g declared Mrs. Meyerhoof as
their choice. The vote stood 152 for Mrs. Mey-
erhof and 119 for Mrs. Hit. Mrs. Mey er hof
was declared duly elected.
The nominees for National Junior Vice.
President were Laura Dodge. of Colorado. and
Amanda Newcomb, of Vermont. The Green
Mountain State carried off the honors, their
candidate being more widely known and longer
in the field.
ANNIVERSARY GIFTS.
Sept. z, 1893 being the 50th birthday of Ma
tional President Wilkins, who was born in In
dianapolis, and the 18th anniversary of her
marriage coming in the same month, she was
made the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
Past Department President Ida Wilson Moore,
National l. and J. Officer, brought to the Presi.
rilu borrl fl,o nil
OF the new Department Of West Virginia, con-
tanning handsome sum in silver from W.R.C.
friends of Mrs. Wilkins. The presentation
was in original verse as pure and lovely as a
string of pearls, and delivered in Mrs. Moore's
sweet, silvery voice, the scene was very touch
ing. There were few dry eyes when the Ma
tional President, in broken words, accepted the
goodly gift and sank into her chair, overcome
with conflicting emotions.
National Treasurer Armilla A. Cheney. OF
Michigan, and Past Department President Isa-
belle T. Bagley, of Ohio were nominated for
National Treasurer. Mrs. Bagley had COM
plimentary vote, but Mrs. Cheney was chosen
TO succeed herself by about three-fourths of the
vote cast. Mrs Cheney is immensely popular,
and Mrs Bagley was late entering the field.
Harriet L. Dodge, Past Department Presi-
dent of Connecticut, aud Sarah G. Rothrock,
Past Department President of Iowa. were
nominated for National Chaplain. The latter
withdrew, and Mrs. Dodge was made the unani-
nous choice.
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD.
The elective members OF the Executive Board
headed this year by Past National Inspector
Flo Jarnison Miller one Of the growing women
of the W.R.C., aud whose services the past year
have been of highest importance to the Order.
Her associates are al women well up in the
work. and include Gertrude Harr Cornell, Ne
braska; Laura S. Dodge. Colorado; Amanda
l.. Murdoch, West Virginia, aud Mary E.
Wright. Maryland
Past Department President Emma b. Lowd
was chosen TO succeed herself On the National
W.R.C. Home Board for the term of i've years,
and Past National President Margaret Ray
Wilkins fills the place made vacant by tho
resignation Of National President Sarah c..
Mink, continuing four years.
CAPT. JACKS TRIBUTE
Capt. Jack Crawford, "the Poet Scout"
visited Convention, aud after paying high
tribute TO the loyal women of war and peace
and pedgng anew his allegiance 20 the W.RC.,
recited poem dedicated to National President
Wiokins, from which We extract the following
! stanZas:
Down through the ages OF the world we trace
The most heroic deeds from woman's hand
Where duty called her. there has been her place,
Where clothes 10 mend armies to command.
| From days OF Eve she has undaunted stood