The National tribune., 1893-08-10
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NATIONAL W.R.C. NEWS.

Admirable Arrangements Made at Indian
apolis for Eleventh National Convention.
National President Margaret Ray Wilkins
has been the recipient of many compliments
upon the energy and zeal which she has mani
tested in arranginsfor the Worlds Fair Ex-
hibit of W.R.C. work and for the personal care
and attention she has given to the same.
National Secretary Flora Hogbn, who has
been with the National President in Chicago,
has been obliged to return to her home at
Sabetha, Kan. Her departure has added very
greatly to the duties of the National President,
who besides many cares, is deeply anxious over
the invalidism of her husband.
ELEVENTH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
National Inspector Flo Jamison Miller has
been in indianapolis in her line of duty and
reports all the arrangements most complete
and on a scale unsurpassed for pleasure and
convenience.
The indianapolis W.RC. are famous enter
tanners and have the executive ability to in
sure the highest success. Delegates to Eleventh
National Convention may be sure in advance
that all their comforts and pleasures will be
anticipated.
Both the GAR. and W.R.C are arranging
for great turnout of veterans aud their
friends. Whatever is attempted will be excel
lently done.
NATIONAL INSPECTION
National President Wickins made a wise
choice in her selection of Flo Jamison Miller as
National Inspector, a woman noted alike for
her fidelity to soldier work and the business
sagacity which she has brought to her trust.
The following circular prepared by her, and
bearing the Endorsement of the National Presi-
dent has been sent to every Department.
careful following of the advice contained will
insure thorough inspection and result in
highest good to the Order.
Too often a Corps Inspector passes over her
work lightly and hastily. Often this comes
from ignorance as to just what is expected of
her. This circular SO plainly defines an In
spector's duties that no one but the Department
Inspector can be blamed if Corps is not
properly inspected. By this we mean that no
Corps Inspector will be sent out until she does
know her work.
Clause ILL., Clause ", Clause V, and Clause
VI should be carefully read, for upon these
four things hang the law, in letter and spirit,
of the W.R.C.
HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL INSPECTOR,
MONTICELLO, ILL, July ID, 1893.
Circular No. 2.
l. AS the work of inspection begins in Sep
TENDER, it has been deemed advisable to send
ont from this Office some instructions con-
sldered necessary, bearing on points most easily
overlooked or most likely TO mistake.
II. The inspection blanks, Forms and p,
will be sent direct from this office to each De-
partment Inspector.
III. Department Inspectors should select
none but thoroughly competent assistants;
those who can give instructions covering all
points in Ritual, Rules and Regulations, and
points likely to arise in any regular meeting
of the Corps. She should insist that the floor
work is done according TO the Ritual and not
to please some member's fancy.
". The Inspector should examine closely
the books and manner of keeping; lay par
ticular stress on this point, for here is the
germ of many difficulties. that by careful at
tention may be overcome.
V. In reporting amount expended for relief,
make just estimate of that portion given
"other than money" aud report the same in
dollars and cents. Insist on each Corps estab-
fishing Relief fund. Many Corps, ignoring
Rules and Regulations, have not such fund,
and inspectors should insist on this being done.
VI. The Inspector should pay particular at
tention to the weak and discouraged Corps, and
give all aid in her power To strengthen and en-
courage, that none may fall by the waysde.
VII. department Inspectors should carefully
foot each column Of their consolidated report,
and average the same before sending to Ma
tional Inspector. Every report must be signed
by Department Inspector as we'll as Department
President. complete summary should be
added, that this extra work shall not fall on the
shoulders OF the National Inspector.
VIII. Department Inspectors should insist
on the work of inspection being performed in
the time allotted, and refrain from asking an
extension of time unless absolutely necessary.
TX. All reports are due at Headquarters by
the first day of March. Every Inspector should
see she is not delinquent.
x. 1t ia hoped more Corps will report Ritual
memorized," and Inspectors are requested to
mention this as request from Headquarters.
as Corps who do so are found to be most inter
ested iii their work.
XI. The earnest cooperation of all engaged
in this work is expected, that inspection this
year may prove one of great benefit to all.
Flo JAMESON MILLER
National Inspector.
MARGARET RAY WICKINs,
National President.