The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-28

hand-painted badges on white gros-grain rib
bon, with a laurel wreath surrounding tn
monogram "F. C. L." and properly lettered
were among the prettiest souvenir badges. Thu
Ohio buckeye and the Maine pine cone wer
emblems much sought after.
The National Convention souvenir badge
with medallion of National President Wick
| ms suspended from a pin ornamented with {
very wide-awake grasshopper, and the Indian
apOlis souvenir badge, with a medallion of thu
late Mrs. Adelia New, the volunteer Army
Nurse, were distinctive and handsome.
REPORT OF NATIONAL CHAPLAIN.
One of the important reports before 18th Ma
tional Convention was that of National Chap
lain Mary L. Knowles She reported that three
| Departments Louisiana, Missouri, and Soutl
Dakota) had failed to forward Memorial Day
reports; also, that Is Detached Corps had failed
to respond. She then says:
The reports received show that the day Is OBJ.
served with ever-increasing interest, and Is fas
growing in the hearts of the people. That it is in
! deed an educator for the young is evinced by the
| large number of children reported taking part
| in the Memorial Day exercises.
earnestly wish that Time and space would per-
nit me TO give in full the written reports which ac-
company some of the Memorial blanks but beiev-
ing that all reports should be as brief and concise
| as possible, have refrained from doing IL ]
made any exception, ii would be in favor of the
| Detached Corps. have read between the lines, "
ana the reports from these al Corps SHOW now
loyal and true-hearted the members are, and how,
under adverse circumstances these little bands OF
women have paid reverential and grateful homage
| TO the memory of those warriors who hold their
camps forever and whose countersigns no living
lips may speak"
Many of our Order have been honored by invita-
tons 10 speak Memorial Day; and the
eloquent words given by them have left impress
sons not easily forgotten. and have proved that the
loyal women of this land " arc true; and so long
one lives the lessons of patriotism and love OF
country will be jncui cated.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
The report of my honored predecessor contained
recommendations which were not acted upon at
the last National Convention. Ny experience in
this years work has proved that they were wise
ones; and | present for consideration the follow
ing recommendations, and hope they will be
adopted:
l. That the blanks issued to Department Chap
lains be made to conform with Memorial blanks
issued TO Corps. The question, How many MEM
bers' graves marked with flag and deco
rated 20 is omitted on the Corps blanks. The re-
sponses given to this question are incorrect and it
is advisable to omit il.
2. That exact figures be given to the questions.
How many soldiers graves were decorated? F"
and How many children took part?" Answers
such as " Nearly all" Large numbers" and en-
tire schools" are confusing, and add nothing to
the summary.
3. That Department Chaplains be instructed 10
consolidate their reports; add each column state
the number OF Corps in Department, aud place the
total on the last page of report; sign report, and
forward 10 Department President for approval,
4. That Immediately after Department Couyen-
tons the name and residence of Department Chap
lain be forwarded 20 National Chaplain by Depart
ment Secretary. In many cases have been unable
TO obtain the addresses of the Department Chap
lains. and the Memorial blanks have been re-
turned, thereby causing Inconvenience and delay.
The recommendations were approved. Then
follows a review by States, concluding with
the following
FINAL SUMMARY.
IT,, Il. =, Il
porting 81
Total number of Corps reporting. i39
Total membership of Corps reported. ..... 80 9O7
Total number of Corps attending Sab
bath Memorial services -.................... 1879
Total number Of members taking part in
Memorial Day services. .................. 574I3
Total number of children taking part in
Memorial Day services ..... ............. I91 5I3
Total number of soldiers graves deco
raed ....... J.. .. 49,. .... . .. 1896
rated -. . -. -. -. .,......... 1921
Total number of Corps furnishing refresh
r5': Number Of Corp; providing flowers: a 81
Total number of Corps preparing Mem
orials Coz
Total amount Of expense incurred .sl4 80. &c
NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THE GAR.
DEAR TRIBUNE: At the 18th annual En-
campment of the New Hampshire Veterans As
ISOLATION. held at Weirs, Department President
Fanny L. MiBOt and other Department officers
were present at W.R.C Headquarters. Associa-
tion Building. Beautiful flowers donated by
Corps in vicinity decorated the room. The Re-
lief Corps of the Department were well repre-
sentcd.
The Department officers held reception at
Headquarters. Past National President T.
Florence Barker and National Chaplain Mary
L. Knowles among the guests.
Al the very interesting and enthusiastic
CamRfres held in the beautiful grove the re-
marks made by the Department President aud
other W.R.C. officers reflected much credit on
our orator. Mrs. Knowles rendered several reci-
tatiOns during the Eueampment that received
rousing encores.
There seems to be good word all along the
line from New Hampshire Corps. Under the
efficient direction of the Department officers
harmony prevails, and the good work is pro-
crossing.
Persis T. Chase, Department Corresponding
Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Patton Corps, La Porte,
Ind, report pleasant social festivities and ex-
cellent work for their Post. This is one of the
Furnishing Corps Of our State; attendance good
and a nicely furnished hall evinces care and
taste.
The social and financial standing of Morton
Corps, Terre Haute is a matter of congratula-
ton among its membership. In all Of the work
of the year, especially at the Memorial season,
they have excelled. The President is an in
spiration as leader in the tender work Of
visitation and relief.
Coal City Corps would inform their sister
Corps that they are in comfortable possession of
their own hall, carpeted and beautifed, with
funds on hand 10 meet calls for relief
May b. Mendenball, Department Correspond
ing Secretary, New Castle, Ind.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
DEAR TRIBUNE: Lincoln Corps, 3, San Fran
CISCO was chosen to exemplify the work of the
Order, and at the time appointed 80 visitors
were present, representing Appomattox, Lyon,
Garfield, Meade, and Antetam Corps. few
days later Lincoln entertained at lunch Geo.
S. Evans, Farragut, Rawlns, and Antietam
Corps, about 60 IN all The hall was beauti-
fully decorated with flags and flowers, aud the
tables were loaded with good things with true
California prodigality.
Past Department President Southworth and
Department Counselor Hood graced the oc-
casiOn with their presence The Corps pre-
scented each visiting President with copy of
the roster Of Lincoln Post and Corps which
contains a history OF both; also, with pictures
of the Soldiers Monument and the Monument
TO the Unknown Dead in GAR plat of the
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Phil Sheridan Corps, 4, and John A. Dix
Corps, 5, of San jose together with the Ladies'
Of the GAR. and Daughters Of Veterans gave
Charity Ball in that city, for the benefit of
the W.R.C. Home at Evergreen. A large num-