The National tribune., 1893-03-09
NERnAsK. CONVENTIONS.


DEAR TRIBUNE: Wednesday morning Feb. 10,
1885, the tenth annual Convention, W.RC Depart
meDt of Nebraska, met at Fremont, Amanda
b. Tsdae presiding. aided by full corps Of De-
psrttnent officers. Full and able reports read,
referred aud acted upon by the committees. The
number of accredited delegates was $40, who rep
resented I4S live Corps, with membership Of
nearly 1000
Thirty of these Corps have been Instituted since
Jan. ]. 1892 But five Corps In the Department.
with a membership Of 67, are delinquent.
The Treasures report gave universal satsfac-
ton, showing cash on hand and other assets
amounting 10 81 ,0l5.2S; liabilities. none.
committee bearing greetings from the Con.
venton visited the Encampment, and their recep-
ton was a most cordial one. Greetings from the
Encampment TO the Convention were presented
by "a committee, composed Of our honorary men,
her, Brad Y. Cook, Past Department Commanders
Russell, GARRISON and Morrison, and Conrade
Powers. who each gave the Convention stirring
speech.
When the Convention came to the order OF elec-
ton Of officers, Amanda Il. Tisdale who for the
past two years has filed the Office of Department
President 80 faithfully aud acceptably, received
the unanimous nomination for q third term. but
declined the honor with thanks; whereupon the
Convention proceeded TO elect the following off
GERS: Pres Nellie G. Hards, Central City; S.V.-P.,
Nellie N; Richardson. Gering; J. y;:P7 Minta
Grand Island; Treas, Elizabeth T. MitchsIi Ne.
braska City; Chap, Isabella b. Bolshaw, Lincoln;
In.pes,or Nina %a Mosey; Ksar%ey c1n ns;'
Executive Board: Marian West. Omaha; Ellen
9. Barber. Fullerton; Fidelia Rupiper. Harvard;
Maria Y. Miles, Kearney; Julia s. Bowen, Hast
Delegates to National Convention: Mary b.
Cook (at Large, Lincoln Mary l.. Carter, Madi-
son; Julia A. Brown, York; Annie NJ. Dew, Te-
cumseh; Amanda RUSSELL Schuyler; l. NJ. Farmer,
Albion.
sch; NJ. H. Maiioney. Gibbon; May Nj. Cress. So.
Omaha; Miss Ashbrook, -; Mrs. McAllister,
Berwin; Mrs. Van Buren,, Shickley.
The exercises closed with n joint installation OF
the Officers elect of the Encuninnleni and
vention. Past Department President Amanda Il.
Tsde acting as Installing Officer for the Conven-
ton. The Department owes lasting obligation 10
the retiring officers for the work for the past year
was pleased to find that my associate Corrc-
spending Secretary during The past year. Blanche
senator. Conrade W. v Allen. Comfade Allen
made the Convention very pleasant VISIT which
was was enjoyed by all Of its members The comrades
will cerainiy find in the new Senator u friend on
whom they can rely on all occasions.
From the personnel of the newly elected officers,
and their interest In the work, a. manifested In the
past. we predict great gains in the Department
during the coming year. .en
The Convention just closed was certainly one of
the most pleasant and harmonious ever held in
this Department.. The volume of BUSINESS trans
acted during the short time they were In session
clearly showed that, as presiding officer and an
executive manager, President Tisdel has no supe-
rior and but few, If any, equals.
Each member in attendance owes warmest
pitabIe manner in which they were entertained
Julia s. Bowen, Department Corresponding Secre.
tary, Hastings, Neb.
FRIENDS IL NEED.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Will You kindly allow me space
in your columns, in which Jiiwish to thank the
W.R.C for their kindness 10 responding to my
appeal for help in my time Of great need for which
am more than grateful. Ihave received from the
WR.C. of Hamilton. Kan, u; from W;Rc.,
Mears Reeds Ferry, N. H.. ~; all of which make
81. and has helped me great deal.
My husband, John r. Phillips, Co. A, 50th Ind,
Is still in n very critical condition. able to take but
little of himself He cannot see well as at my
first writing though he does not suffer so acutely.
My children have the whooping cough. two of
them very bad, the other three are getting better.
! have had the grip. and am hardly able to get
about part of the time. My husband has heard
nothing from his pension claim yet, and fears 1t
will not be allowed this Administration. If his eyes
get no better or if he should lose them entirely,
fear for the future.
Now let me extend my heartfelt thanks TO THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE and to the w G. friends who
have helped us when in our terrible need. May
God bless the Relief Corps, and crown their efforts
with the success 3hey richly deserve II others
will extend little help we shall be most grateful,
and only the terrible straits to which We have been