The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-09-27

A lengthy report was read by Chairman Sea-
man, of the Progress Committee. defining the
labOrs Of that committee during the year. The
great amount Of good accomplished is sppar-
ent. and all encouragement should be given
this committee.
4 report of the Historical Committee was
also read, after which the Committee on Re-
ports returned thanks to the officers for their
labors in behalf of the organization.
The report of the Committee on Constitution
end Rules and Regulations appointed at last
Reunion, and consisting of Amos L. Seaman,
81. Rose Jansen. Frank McMurray, o. Edith
Dickey. Mary /. Best. and II. Warner Har-
grove. was read by Amos l.. Seaman. Com
nittee reported that after a years careful
elaboration and much labor on the part of the
rOmmIttee, whose members were well versed
IA tie work. with the interest of the Order
suPremely at heart, complete change was ad-
vIsed.
4 Constitution and Bylaws. prepared by the
Committee in accordance with the changes
pointed out was presented, and after a free
aud harmonious discussion this was accepted
by the Convention. In cOnf0rmance with this
Ection the name of the association is now
THE LOYAL HOME WORKERS.
The committee, through its Chairman, will
shortly make an explanatory report through
these columns.
The matter OF dues was brought up and
UnanltD03siy Nole0 10 De "a cents per annuEl,
payable on present mem bers from Jan. !, 1895.
Officers for the succeeding year were then
elected as follows: Pres, Kate B. Sherwood,
Canton. o.; s. V.-P-, Ola Belle Hotham, Pitts
burg, Pa; J. Y.-P., John H. Neaderhauser, De-
fsnce. o.; Sergeant-at-Arms. John o. King.
Sewanee, Tenn; Chap. Rev. James S. Lemon.
West Gardner Mass. Couucil-M Rose Jansen.
Quincy, IL, three years; Georgia A. Martin,
Louisville. KY. two years; Henry J. Buchen,
Cascade, Wis, Two years; Matte Elliott,
GreensbuTg, Ind, one year; J. g. Twining,
Waterbury, Conn, one year.
Following the adjournment the President
Teappoiuted M. Warner Hargrove, Browns
Mills. \. J.. Secretary, and Mary I. Best,
Stoneham, Mass. Treasurer
Secretary Hargrove desires to state that in a
very short time every member will be fur.
nished with copy Of the new Constitution
and By Laws. All other printed matter needed
will shortly be distributed also.
Having been honored with reappointment
as National Secretary,
ASK THE HEARTY SUPPORT
and cooperation of the public membership,
with view 20 conducting the affairs of the
Loyal Home Workers ia such a way as to
invite commentator from all
The mneh-needed changes in our old organi-
IatIon have been made defects have been
eradicated, and all officers can readily see the
advantage of replacing the old systems by
newer and simpler ones.
Let Us with one accord devote our purpose
70 the upbuilding Of our Order, united for
Progress, Patriotism, and Charity.
REUNION HAPPENINGS.
II was the expression Of all present that the
NTH Reunion was the best one yet Every.
thing passed of pleasantly and tremendously
everything was enjoyable, and all in attend.
anee enjoyed themselves.
Already plans for meeting in Louisville have
been talked over. Georgia Martin promises us
royal reception. and We do not doubt that VIC
will receive IL.
Regret was expressed that President Sber.
wood could not be present al the business ses
sion. She and NJ Warner Hargrove are the
pioneers Ia attendance. having been present al
every meeting Of the National Association
IL was greatly regretted that Lenore Sher
WOOD Marble Media Plympton, Julius w
Goearn. U. Edith Diczey, Mary L. Best. Annie
i. Williams, A. II. Mundt, Clarence b. Cone
Rae q. Smell, John Pierce, Hartley Gates and
Others could not be present
The evening of the business meeting Presi
dent Sherwood gave pleasant reception 10 the
G. {. in the Monongahela House parlors A.
she was grasping the hand OF each as they
stood Ia circle before separating, as if by in
eplEation, every one sang the &C C. Partjuf
Song " heartily. 1t made pretty effect
A pretty event Of the meeting occurred in
the school building. Miss Barclay did no
care 10 accept any remuneration for use of tht
nah. and silver card case was given her, to b.
engraved: To Miss Mamie q. Barclay from
the Loyal Home Workers" Amos L. Seaman
made the presentation speech, which was ten
DERBY responded 10 by Miss Barclay. who bean
the kindest feelings for all present She is a
loyal as kind, having had four brothers in TIT