The National tribune., 1894-04-19

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East Twenty second street, New York City.
PATRIOTIC SALUTE ENDORSED.
We always expect the Ohio Western Reserve
to take its place in the advance-line of humani-
tartan progress and patriotism, and reprOd uce
with pleasure the following resolution unani-
mously adopted by the Thirteenth Ohio Dis
trict Convention, of which Laura Rosamond
White sends an excellent report:
Resolred That we indorse the introduction OF
the Patriotic Salute into the public schools. and
urge that systematic effort be made by all Corps
of the Thirteenth District, W.RC, to as far as pos
sble introduce it into the schools Of their respect
i've locaitieo.
Later the delegates visited the Geneva pub
lie schools, where the salute has been intro
duced through the fundamentally of Bowers
Relief Corps. and witnessed the beautiful salu-
tation by the school children. Large numbers
were present from COnneaut Ashtabula, Trum-
bull, East Trumhull, Chardon, Thompson,
gainesville, and Madison, with visitors from
other districts, so we may soon expect to hear
of all the schools of the Western Reserve unit
ing in the flag salutation daily. Honor to
Bowers Corps for their pioneer work!
Department President Caroline w. Waddel.
and Past National Secretary Hannah r. Plimp-
ton, MatrOn of the National Relief Corps Home,
were among the honored guests. Assistant In
speeding and Installing Officer Nellie J. Show
alter, of Kent, presided ably, and gave an ex-
cellent report of Indianapolis Convention.
President Lillian Palmer extended warm
welcome from Bowers Corps, under whose
auspices Con vention was held, and this welcome
was made practical by the Corps in the magnii-
cent hospitality extended. During the service of
dinner a quartet of young women rendered
patriotic songs
Comrades from Geneva. Conneaut and Mad-
son attended the evening Campfire, when a
fine program of songs, Rotations, and addresses
was carried out.
Among the resolutions of Convention was
one recommending the Department of Ohio.
W.R.C., to memorabilia the Legislature to build
separate cottages for the insane soldiers in the
asylums OF the State, now numbering 24S; also
calling upon the Department of Ohio to fulfill
its pledge of 10th annual Convention. W.R.C,
and making the National Relief Corps Home
" the object of their best interests and help as
needed" Sympathies were extended to sister
Corps in the loss by death of officers and men,
beers.
The evening preceding Convention a splea-
did reception was given Department President
Waddell by the President of Bowers Corps, en-
livened by orchestral music and light refresh
ments.
PENNSYLVANIA RECEPTION.
The 18th annual Convention Department of
Pennsylvania, Charlotte J. Cummings presid-
ing, held in Philadelphia, was made memora-
c. Mink and Commander-in-Chief J. B. Adams
The National President attended all the ses-
sions of Convention, and was rendered many
courtesies. The Department President APP
pointed committee with Past National Presi
dent Wittenmyer as Chairman, to introduce
her to the 2Sth Encampment q. r., and bear
the greetings of Convention. They were most
enthusiastically received.
Past Commander-in Chief r. B. Beath was
Chairman of the committee which conveyed
the greetings of the Grand Army to the Con-
vention. He was accompanied by Past Depart
ment Commanders Curtin and Brown and Capt.
II. H. Cummings, and their remarks were most
complimentary TO the WI .C.
The officers we're installed by the National
President, and are: Dept Pres, Annie Witten-
myer; S. V.-P., Anna Wilbur; J. V.-P., Agnes
r. Parker; Treas, Martha Sherman Chap,
Sarah Messimer; CHAIRMAN Executive Board,
Emma X. Lindsey. Abbie Lynch, Allegheny,
has been reappointed Department Secretary.
Department President Cummings was pre-
sented with gold badge set with diamonds.
DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN.
Michigan has awakened to the Importance of
the press as an agent in extending and dignity
ing the work of the Order. Department Cor
responding Secretary Mary A. Keller, who Is
connected with the press of East Saginaw, sees
very clearly the Importance of having young
women trained in each Corps to give to the
local press authorized accounts of what the
Relief Corps are doing in extending the princi-
pies of fraternity and patriotism, not only in
the communities in which they live, but
throughout the State and Nation.
The Owosso papers, thanks to the committee
OF press women, had very excellent accounts of
Convention, and the Convention showed its
sense of appreciation by extending hearty
vote of thanks.
Resolutions Endorsed the work of the Ma
tional Relief Corps Home; thanked the retiring
Department President, and ordered her proper
testimonial; and voted warmest thanks to
Quackenbush Corps and all who contributed to
the entertainment and success Of Owosso Con.
vention.
The Relief Corps of Kalamazoo gave q recep-
ton to Department President Anna M. Barnes
Department Secretary Anna L. Shakespeare
and Department Treasurer Laura c. Foote
Comrades oil the Post called to pay their respects
and each of the women was presented with
basket of flowers on their behalf; presentation
by Col. ID. Sumner.
TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
correspondent gives data connected with
the 10th anniversary of Fairbanks Corps De.
troit, instituted March s. 1884. by Emma Sibley
(Peasel, Toledo. with 30 charter members. half
of whose names on the present list OF about
100 faithful workers.
Upwards of So, 300 has been expended in cash
for relief and clothing, provisions and so on
estimated at $4,000 more. room has been
furnished at the Soldiers Home, Grand Rapids,
donations made the National Relief Corps Home
Madison, o., and contributions sent to decorate
the soldiers graves in the South.
Eight Presidents have served the Corps faith.
fully with the cooperation of all members.
House to house socials held, cementing
friendship s and swelling relief. Many veterans
and their dependents have been spared some
suffering the past severe Winter. AS National
Treasurer Armellia A. Cheney says:
Happy they who receive
But thrice blessed they who give.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
Department Correspondent Rosabele Cas-
ner reports Clipping Bee, held by O. K
Hall Corps, Asbury Park, for benefit of the
Post This and other unique features were de-
vised and carried out in aid of the Second New
Jersey Brigade Society Reunion, SO handsomely
celebrated April 8.
Winfield Scott Corps enlivened a successful
box social with a peanut hunt donkey party
added to the amusement; prizes were given
and the Corps is receiving congratulations on
all sides upon its success
TWELFTH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The Citizens Executive Board of the 2sth
National Encampment 6. X. has Committee
on Entertainment of Ladies, of which Carrie
n. Sheriff is President and Abbie Lynch, Sec
rotary, both of Allegheny. 81
The Secretary says: Our committees are
consist of members of the W.RC., Lad les of the
ization, and SO far the most perfect harmony
nra lie