The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-12-20
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THE FLAG SALUTE.
Inquiries multiply concerning the Balci
salute and where it may be procured, with
other materials of use in teaching patriotism.
To reply: Col. Balch. author and publisher
of tho flag salute and patriotic primer, died
last Spring, with only limited number or
hand, and no provision for printing more.
Twelfth National Convention, in adopting
the report of the Committee on Patriotic
Teaching voted for the Balch salute, and tC
! print the flag salute and such instructions az
might be needed. Until this is done Corps
and individuals applying cannot be supplied
( with matter in full.
But whoever wants a copy of the flag salute
singly, may send twOcent stamp to the
American Flag Company, Easton, Pa, and
secure copy.
FOR NATIONAL TREASURER.
Department Treasurer Elizabeth B. Smith,
oil New York, wishes it understood that under
no circumstances will she be candidate for
| National Treasurer against her friend and
associate, Sarah T. Phillips Past National Sec
! rotary. and has not authorized the use OF her
name ia this connection.
Elsewhere Past National President Annie
Wittemmyer announces Past National Secre-
a'Is as'hIS HI'i do Wis oil't,
stating her superior claims and qualifications.
PATRIOTISM DISCUSSED.
The Second Triennial National Council OF
Women. TO be held in Washington February
next will give day to the discussion of Pairi-
1 otic Teaching. Patriotism in its broadcast sense
will be considered by some of the best speakers
on the platform, in and out of the Womans
Relief Corps.
Arrangements will be made for giving the
Bslch salute Icy way of illustration.
Other sulj Ccts to be given marked attention
are improved dress, improved divorce laws,
equal lay for equal work, aud the widest con-
siGer#iion of all questions of vital moment
I in educational industrial, Governmental, re-
ligioHs. social. and philanthropc lines.
Reduced railroad rates will be secured for all
in attendance.
LOST TREASURE.
Department President Clara +. Junkermann.
Of Kansas. who is spending the Winter with
her daughter in Boston, a student of the School
of Ofatory, met with a grieviOns loss recently,
through The theft of her watch and chain. pre-.
sented her by the Department of Kansas,
WRC.
She was the victim OF the professional
Room Renter" He came to the house in
which she lodges. % ST. Botclph street, Boston,
and rented a room for week, paying in ad-
vance. While out of her room for few minutes
nc entered, Slnle Inc WAlCD. ana ielt Inc mouse,
never 10 return. The watch bore tho in
scription:
" Presented to Clara Eggleston Junkcrmann,
Dept Pres. WRC, by Department Convention,
1891, Department of Kansas"
THIRTEENTH NATIONAL CONVENTION
Lcaisviile is making extensive arrangements
for fulfilling her pledges to the 2Sth National
Encampment. GAR. aud will entertain tho
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Convention. W.RC., and kindred associations
in the best of style. The citizens OF New
Albany and Jacksonville, across the river, will
assist.
Al the recent mass meeting Z. J. McDerm0tt,
who represented the Committee Entertain
ment at Pltsburg aud several State Encamp-
ments. voiced the sentiment OF Louisville in
the following eloquent aud apprcciative words:
The coming of this great host will tax our
resources 10 the utmost. To provide them
with food and shelter will he all We can do;
but when have kentuckians turned their bsck
upon guest-an invited guest? Mark you,
We sought the privilege of entertaining them.
and now we must hang out our banners: we
must throw open our doors, and with such
cheers aud smiles must we bid the marching
hosts TO enter that their hearts shall he filed
with gladness aud gratitude. Thanks 10 their
valor and to their moderation, we are a unite
aud happy people under one flag and with the
same desiinv marked out for us 10y tho heroes of
Bunker Hill and Yorktown. Never before di 1
soldiers win sHch triumph, for cow yic:ors and
vanqnishcd are iBdisincuishablc as Cit izcus Of
a rcgcnera.ei Republic. Lest s0rdlncss and
greed undermine our sterling VIRTUES, lie; vaOr
and honor be given their need Of praise Let
a hearty welcome beam from our ewes as We
open our arms TO the citizen soldiers that have
made secure he rcrpctuity aud the benefcence
of the Union"
Comradc J. {. Q. Re.ington was present,
anh sang The Il nc aud the Gray" with pre-
liminaTy remarks, received with applause.
There is every reason to expect a warm wei
come at Louisville, aud we may all look for
ward with pleasure 10 the great gathering Of
the nnarmei Blue and Gray in the spirit
indicated.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEAR TRIBUNE: The work in Pennsyl-
vania is in a hourishing condition This wear.
for the first time, there has been series of
District Conventions. The State was divided
into 10 districts. 10 suit the local Corps and
the result has been TO draw them nearer to-
goihcr, and to inspire enthusiasm among the
workers
AZ each of these District Conventions the
comrades Of the Grand Army united with
them in holding a Campfire, and these open
meetings awakened deep interest among those
who had never felt any special interest in the
work before.
The inspection is now over, and as cur ableft |
women were called upon TO do the work, and |
open meetings were held, aud the Posts came
in after inspection, and speeches and banquets |
followed, great Impulse has been given 10 the |
work
Some of the other Departments which COM !
plain of the expense Of inspection might fol- I
low the Pennsy lvania plan.
Each Corps is assessed small amount Last /
year il WAS 3d. and that covered all cost, and |
left balance OF S27. This year the sum as
sessed was lessened, bat without doubt all ex.
penses will be covered
The coming of one of the leading workers of
the Department always awak ems great interest.
and is the occasion for grand rally OF both
Post and Corps. This plan has been followed
since 1855. and there are no complaints in this
Department about the expense of inspection
Early in my administration an efficient flag
was appointed, Emily C. Ellis,
Chairman. The work has been carried oil
with great zeal. The State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, aud every County Superin.
tendent except one, has pledged support and
cooperation, and the teachers in their insti.
tutes have enthusiastically Endorsed the move.
ment.
The Corps arc deeply in earnest. The Presi.
dent, Corps 1886 Berwick Pa, Doretta Dreis-
back, writes: =" We have placed two flags in
each Of the 10 school-houscs ia Brian Creek
Township"
We have reason to hope that there will soon
be flag in every school. house in Pennsyl-
yania.
The Department W.RC Home is in as good
condition as we could well expect these hard
times.
The Board of Directors have asked of the ia-
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