The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-05-31
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: wAsNdf D. c. THURSDAY MAY 81 1891

Encampment in reference to the Woman's Re-
lief Corps said:
mothers, wives, daughters and sisters. but OF
| all loyal ladies, is entitled to our grateful
| thanks for the large sums expended in charity
| for our needy, the aid and support given to
| Posts and comrades by many deeds of kind
ness, the energy and enthusiasm they put forth
to educate the rising generation in lessons oil
| loyalty. commend the Woman's Relief Corps
to every Post in this Department knowing by
actual experience that the Posts having Corps
attached are enabled to weather many storm
in safety. Go on with your noble work, and
may He who rules over all kindly watch over
and reward you.
No reports or orders having come to my hand
from this Association, / can only repeat my
predecessor in expressing the hope that they
may see their way clear to soon unite with
the Woman's Relief Corps, the only recognized
auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic,
and by such action remove any chance of weak
ening the noble work done and to be accom-
plished in the future by the loyal ladies in car
ing for the needy and distressed comrades.
NEBRASKA CONVENTION.
The 18th annual Convention, Department of
Nebraska, was held in the Senate Chamber at
the Capital city; 231 voting members in at
tendance.
The annual address of Department Presi-
dent Nellie G. Hards set forth a good years
work, though covering the greatest financial
panic known. Department Treasurer Amanda
B. Tisdel reported tho finances in good condi-
ton, with cash on hand as 81, 40527. The re-
ports of all officers were encouraging.
Convention was visited by delegation from
the Grand Army and s. of V. Encampment, and
greetings exchanged. Convention was harmo-
nious, and the presiding officer won all hearts
by her impartial and pleasant discharge of all
duties encumbent upon her.
Officers installed are as follows: Pres, Ger
trude Horr Connell, Grand Island; s. V..P,
Angelina Whtmarsh, Omaha; J. V.-P., Henri
eta M. Goodell, Lincoln; Sec. Julia 8. Bowen,
Hastings; Treas, Amanda 3. Tisdel, Kearney;
Counselor, Nellie G. Hards Central City;
Chap, Mary L. Carter, Madison I. and l. OFF,
Ger, Mary E. Mahony, Omaha: ms, Hattie R.
Rundlett. Grand Island. Executive Board,
Kate Pond, Chairman, Red Cloud; Rosals
Condor, Pawnee City; Ellen E. Moles. Fair
bury; Addie c. Morgan, Orleans; F. ]. Cole,
Beatrice.
The next Convention will be held at Hast
ings.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Samantha ]. Follner, Treasurer, Corps 121,
Suntury, will please take notice that her re-
quest of Kate 3. Sherwood could not be COM
piled with, because she forgot to name her
State.
The 18th annual Convention. Department of
South Dakota will be held at De Smet June 8.
and z; the ritual will be exemplifed by Corps
IL. Department President Carrie NJ. Cleveland,
in last General Orders, reports contributions
from nine Corps to the National Relief Corps
Home and of three to the fund for decorating
graves on Southern battlefelds
The marriage of Jessie B. Wilkins, daughter
of Past Department President Margaret r.
Wilkins, and J. Morris Goodman, both of
Sabetha, was celebrated at ST. Joseph No.
home of the brides sister. Mrs. Frank Herzog,
April H. The groom is prominent in railroad
circles. and the bride is one of the most popu-
lar, as well as accomplished, of Sabetha women.
Many gifts, useful and beautiful, graced the
bridal, though owing to the death of the brides
father it was strictly private.
Department President Kate E. Jones. of
New York reports the organization of eight
new Corps in one month.
Massachu setts is planning for its delightful
Midsummer Reunion, and arranging for ex-
emplification meetings in June. Eleven Corps,
up TO May /, contributed $40 for the observance
of Memorial Day South.
Department President Gertrude Horr Con.
nell issues a beautiful Memorial Day order
from which we quote.
Relief Corps 5. Long Branch, N. j., has re-
ceiyed beautiful silk altar flag, gift of Sarah
E. Dennis. Corresponding Secretary. Mrs.
Joline and Mrs. Jeffrey also presented the Corps
with red, white, and blue quilt, to be dis
posed for the benefit of the Corps
Gen. George Wright Relief Corps, 8, Cheney,
WASH, has been preparing for presentation of
the Memorial of the Flags.
Past National President Elizabeth Darcy
Kline responded to the toast 1.-THE Grand
Army Auxiliary" at the Grand Army banquet,
delegates of the 9th annual Encampment,
lar