The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-10-04


Young; while. in representing the Relief Corps
at the last National Association, Margaret Ray
Wickeus demonstrated her special qualihca-
tions for this particular work.
AMERICAN PATRIOTIC SALUTE.
The report of the indianapolis Free Kinder
garten aud Chidren's Aid Society for the year
ended April, 1894 has the following in refer
ence to the daily flag salute, coupled with
thanks to Capt. Wallace Foster for aid in iusti-
tuting the great work:
Patriotism IS taught in every department.
not only through song and historical story, but
by flag drills IL IS touching to witness the
children salute the flag.
Even In the kindergarten the one and two
year old babies DC initiating the older
brother and sister in declaring allegiance to
God, the country, aud the flag"
HISTORIC BANNER.
At a recent meeting of Aaron Wilkes Post
%, Trenton, n. j., Capt. Yard, of Post 90,
Freehold, n. j., presented the Post the irst
flag that the men of this command marched
under in defense of the Union. The flag was
presented TO 90. A, 81 \. j. Militia, three
months men, by the patriotic women Of Tren-
| ton. and has heen kept by Capt. Yards family
as sacred relic for years. The Post pledged
| itself that when no longer an organization the
| flag should be retained TO the family. Com
mander SOuthwfck received the treasure on
behalf of the Post.
80 CoLoR-LINE SOUTH.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: A correspondent from the
| South recently affirmed in a letter TO The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE that the Relief Corps in the
| Southern States were composed OF colored
| women.
A. II. Terry Corps, s. Tampa, Fla, will pass
| for white also Kit Carson Corps, in our sister
| town OF st. Petersburg. For these two can
answer. They are wide awake, enthusiastic,
and intensely loyal.
While glad to hear Of the loyalty and
| devotion of the cOlored Corps of the Southern
| States wish it understood that some at least
| of the wives and daughters of the white vet
Grams have not failed TO band themselves to.
| gel her for the purpose of giving aid and COM
| fort to the old soldiers and TO instl lessons of
! patriotism into the minds of tho young; to
create and cultivate love and reverence for the
! dear old flag, whose lovely cOlors never shone
| brighter than when waited by gentle breezes
against the peerless blue of Florida sky.
! Mrs Salle ]. Glenn, President A. Ii. Terry
Corps, Tampa, Fla.
| MOTHER OF THE REGIMENT
Past Department President Flora Wulschner,
| OF Indiana, Will hereafter be known as the
Mother of the % Ind Cav" having been
elected 10 that position at the recent Tegimeutal
! Reunion at Hotel English, Indiana oils.
Mrs. Wulschner Was the widow of Col. Robert
| Stewart, of the "a Ind. Cav, when she married
|
many. At the last Reunion she was present
| with grandson of Col. Stewards in her arms,
| and had the honor named conferred upon her.
| OF 1924 members enlisted in the I'd Ind. Cav.
$40 are now living, and of this numb er widely
scattered, 81 were in attendance at the Re-
! union.
Mrs. Wulschner has been summering Mt Lake
| Gogebec Mich and writes entertainiugly oil
Lake Superior scenery to home papers. Those
who shared the hospitalities OF indianapolis %
1893 when she was Chairman of the Ladies'
Citizens Committee, will congratulate her pom
her new honors.
FLAG SALUTE IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR TRIBUNE: Col. Z. d. Baker Corps. 23
and Belmont Corps, %, both of Placer County
report having had, through the efforts of their
committees, the Geo. f. Balch form of salute
introduced in the public schools of that County
Both Corps are reported to De in prosperous
condition.
Tho w. re Home. Evergreen, is IN a flourish
ing condition. The Treasurer reported having
received from Corps $74-s5 during the month
OF July.