The National tribune., 1893-05-25
MICHIGAN's TRIBUTE,

MlCHlGANS TRIBUTE
The setting apart of one day in this lovely month
as q sacred holiday in memory Of our patriot dead,
when their shall be visited and strewn with
flowers is the fitting and tender tribute of CRATE
full people well worthy the loving heart of the
grand soldier statesman who first instituted the
day. and afterward spoke of it as the "proudest
act of his life"
1t is an act which appropriately symbolizes
tender and grateful appreciation OF the services OF
the humblest patriot in the loyal host who went
forth to battle for the preservation of our glorious
Union
The finger of time on the century's dial
Points slow past the quarter OF years that have
fed,
Yet their fame is not dmmed, time but adds to the
laures
OF fame that we weave for our brave honored
dead.
The years slowly passing but add to the honor
And glory they won as their life blood they
gave;
Aud Nation unites 10 pay them glad homage,
AS we tenderly, silently, hallow each grave.
On this side the beautiful River of Rest
They fell while the bugle sounds lights out "
for lfe
But beyond sounds the "reveille roll call immor-
tai
OF heroes and martyrs who died in the strife.
-Allaseba NJ Bliss, Department President.
INDIANA's TRIBUTE.
Again times ceaseess tread has brought to
another Spring with all its birds and blossoms.
Again each swelling bud and fragrant breath
minds us OF the near approach of Memorial Day,
and the sacred duty we owe TO the memory of
those who gave the best years of their !ives-many
of them life itself-for loved ones, home and
country. Already in fancy we hear the tramp.
tramp OF the many thousands who gather from all
over our land, and march to the silent cities where
countless numbers mutely await their coming.
Again we hear the muffled drum and solemn
drge and see the aged veteran and the little child
marching under one banner, and that the dear old
flag whose broad stripes and bright stars
cheered the weary hearts OF many home-sck
soldier.
This sad, sweet day brings many responsibilities
to the Woman's Relief Corps. Let Indiana not fail
in her duty TO honor these silent heroes who sleep
their last sleep, unmindful of times ftful changes.
Julia 5. Conkiin, Department President.
IowAs TRIBUTE.
Let us all come 10 this Memorial Day and it's SER
vices in the right and proper spirit, with gentle and
tender thoughts, expressive words, and hearts
filed with grateful thanks 10 our cou Gtry's brave
defenders
II is n duty that we owe
Our patriots so true;
A few more years and we shall have
No mourners for the Blue
Flora Evans, Department President.
NATIONAL GENERAL ORDERS.
HEADQUARTERS WoaAS's RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE GAR,
SABETHA, KAN, April %, 1893.
General Orders No. s.
/. Preliminary work for the representation of
our patriotic Order at the Columbian Exposition is
about completed. Departments, in answer to the
presentation Of the Worlds Fair exhibit, have
most generously responded in such contributions
they could best furnish without detriment TO the
prime objects of our Order. All the Departments
with one or two exceptions) have manifested the
utmost confidence in the management and "A will.
ingness to do their part to make possible a credit
able representation Of the patriotic Order of the
Woman's Relief Corps Some few have written
expressing deep interest and earnest desire to
erih hith felt that their financial aondtinn
and lack Of strength in numbers would not permit
To these would say, the kind words and Cod
speed have come as a benediction and blessing at
National Headquarters, giving us strength TO do
the work, for smoug the occasional criticisms the
words of encouragement come sweet ointment
TO soothe troubled spirits, so in the exhibit you
have a share. Many of the Departments have con-
tributed beautiful banners-indeed, the larger pro-
portion have represented their Department in this
manner. Our detached Corps have responded
generously. considering their isolated condition.
From the South palms and decorations have been
furnished. War relics of interest have been for
warded. sufficient amount Of money has been
provided (which has been forwarded 10 the M
tionaI Treasurer 10 be held Worlds Fair fund
and TO be drawn out regularly, provided by the
rules of our Order TO meet, we hope. all expense
OF this exhibit. Through the kindness of the Vet
erans Protective Association entertainment in the
Averill Building has been furnished free OF cost for
those in attendance upon this exhibit. The Army
Nurse Record Book, under the direction of Mrs
Annie Witenmyer, Past National President, is
being mpleted, and will add TO the interest of
the exhibit. AT the time of the opening OF the
Worlds Fair the Woman's Relief Corps quarters
will be in readiness TO welcome It's guests.
ii. Upon the evening OF May i, the day of
the opening of the Fair. the Veterans Pro-
ective Association will tender n grand reception
| 10 Commander-in Chief W:essert and staff, the
National President and staff Department Com
mander Bodgctt and staff, of Illinois, and Depart
ment President w. T. NJ. Wallace and staff of ILL.,
nois. at their Headquarters. corner of Thirteenth
street and Michigan avenue. Chicago. ILL.,. to which
| they cordially invite all members of the Order.
which invitation al their request is issued through
| this General Order.
III. May Is has been given to the Woman's Re.
| lief Corps the program of the Worlds Congress
| OF Representative Women. Department Hall No.
| 80 of the Memorial Art Palace, Michigan avenue.
facing Adams street, near the center of Chicago.
| has been designated for use. An attractive
program is being prepared. comprising the best
available talent in our Order. The morning service
will commence at 10 o'clock. The afternoon will
| be given TO the general social interchange of
| thought and acquaintance provided for each day.
| In the evening a patriotic Campfire will be ar
ranged for. Upon the platform will be Com.
in Chief Wcissert, Adju,ant- General Grey,
and many GAR. and W.RC. workers of promi-
| nenee.
| w. The growth OF the Order during this year
| has been encouraging. While not as large an in
crease in membership in the larger and perman ent
| Departments has been reported in former years
| in the Deuartmen aud am ~ deta he'd