The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-23

be accomplished, the standing which it will
give our loved Order among the benevolent
societies in our State.
The loyal, patriotic people of your vicinity
will gladly assist you when they learn what
your work is, lat you are in earnest and sue
cess is assured. Do not for one moment doubt
that fact do not let the thought of doubt even
enter your minds, much more como from your
lips. The Home is in the near future; talk OF
it so. say it over and over again, until you be-
lieve it as firmly as / do, then you can work,
plan. see it, and make others.
Do not let the greatness of the undertaking
discourage you; what we want to do we can
do. Who ever heard OF women who were de-
termined to do thing fail? And shall we,
the proud auxiliary of the Grand Army of the
Republic, be the first? Not by any means.
We have everything to encourage us. Tho
GA. r in active cooperation with us. De-
partment Commander Cushing expressed his
sympathy with the movement at once, and
gave proof of his belief in its success by con-
tributng the first donation, $50
Tho GAR Committee is strong, each man
being a host in himself. Our own committee
are all in the work with heart anu brain. Now
it only remains for each Corps TO do its part
and all the Department machinery will be
moving.
The committee decided on the plan adopted
in other Departments of asking each Corps to
contribute the sum Of 81 per member. That
is not a large sum you can get it in any way you
chOOse-fairs. suppers, entertainments, dona-
tons. Would not advise taking from funds;
much better to work for it. Many Corps can
do more than that, especially in large places,
and in that way make up any deficiency that
may come from small Corps. Lawn parties,
ice cream suppers. strawberry festivals are
almost in season. Keep up the interest by
having one or the other ali through the Sum
mcr; it will pay. No organization was ever
hurt by being overworked, and the knowledge
that by doing this work we shall be providing
comfortable home for these dear old people who,
having spent their lives together. even though
struggling with adverse circumstances caused
by sacrifices made in defense of their country,
shall not now be separated, but together watch
for the dawn of better day, is all the incentive
necessary.
] would suggest that each Corps have
special meeting (unless you meet once a week.
aud decide at once what you will DO then with
determination to win put your plans into exc
cution.
Decide what you can pledge to this work;
you will not be obliged to pay it for several
months. and then only on instalments. Full
instructions will come later. All pledges of
money from the NV re should be sent direct
to the Department President as Chairman of
the W.RC. Committee, and money will be
sent to the officer qualified to receive it when
application is made for it, As soon as possible
send in your pledges and hearty Endorsement
of the plan, that we may feel that VIC have your
cordial support ami the committee may judge
somewhere near what they have for resources.
Who will be the first to respond2 Every
ability which / have shall be devoted to this
work; ali ask is that you shall do yourselves
justice; be brave, patient true-if one plan
fails, another will be tried. Let nothing dis
courage you. In our minds we eau already see
the peaceful faces of aged veterans and their
wives, aged mothers and widows looking
from the windows down life's slope to the
beautiful sunset beyond, with rest in their eyes
and content in their hearts. while well
done" comes to as like benedicton of divine
love.
Yours in fraternal love,
ELLA JORDAN MASON, Department Presi-
dent
ADDiE V. GRANT, Department Secretary.
IN THE LAND OF FLOWERS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The grand bazaar under
the auspices of Lincoln Corps, 3. benefit of
relief, and lasting three days, was grand sue
cess, as all their ventures are.
Aside from articles sold. the substantial
donations from friends outside, as half ton of
coal. sewing machine. and on, were
material source of revenue. double zephyr
sun,ber robe made and presented by Elizabeth
Darcy Kline, was a beautiful donation.
Tie lemonade well was a rustic bower and
Just beyond was the floral stand, with its
wealth of fora such as California alone can
show. The never-failing grabbing WAS on
hand to delight the children, and to attract
those of larger growth was the matrimonial
booth. upon the outside Of which was hung the
following sign:
Maidens young and maidens fair,
WHY wise, and debonnaire;
Amiabe, comely, mature, sedate--
All are waiting TO know their fate
But the most interesting feature Of the ba-
Zaar was the art and loan exhibit. Among
the many notable articles were the following:
Firescreen of hand-painted tapestry; a table
$50 years old copy of secret og-book of Christ
opher Columbus, and also copy of his COM
mission. signed by Queen Isabella of Spain
buckskin belt, presented to A. C.. Robinson by
4 French officer OF the war of 1912; Confeder-
ate jacket, perforated by many bullets: pair
Of red, white and blue stockings knit for J. H.
Lsrkin by his wife, and sent to him during
the war; flag which was the ship Nara
gansett when she sank during the war, and
was found wrapped around the body Of her
Captain.
Sarah C. Borland, Department Correspond
ing Secretary.