The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-08

were organized-and with the true spirit Of
fraternity extend your help Let your deeds
of charity be deeds OF love. aud prove your
loyalty by sharing your brightness with those
whose loyalty to country have caused them
PAIN distress and poverty. If to do this cause
self-sscrifice and toll then
Sill let me wish thee courage for the strife,
The happiness that comes of work we'll done,
Aud afterwsrd the peace OF victory won.
FLAG FESTIVAL.
In response to inquiries for something
spirited aud patriotic forCorps entertainment IS
we again recommend the Flag Festival by
Mrs. Mary b. Ingham,o 2os Franklin avenue,
Cleveland. This unique professional and his
toric entertainment has been found invaluable
by many Corps and societies in filing empty
treasures, and at the same time inspiring the
children of America with love for their native
land and its glorious flag.
The Flag Festival has been widely used for
fag-raisings aud in the programs Of National
holidays, and has received high Endorsement
from educators, State and National
The latest and enlarged edition includes the
origin of the Stars and Stripes, and introduces
unique features.
TEXAS PATRTGTfSM.
At the joint installation of E. o. c. Ord Post
and Corps, San Antonio. Tex, Comrade VIM. II.
Robinson the newly-installed Commander.
said: a. would rather shake hands with the
noble woman who first advanced the idea of
organizing the Woman's Relief Corps than
with the President of the United States or
Queen Victoria"
Della B. Diehl was installed President and
Mary C. Dean Secretary. After installation,
Chaplain O'Connor, just entering on her third
term, and greatly beloved by the Corps was
presented by Past President Hattie A. Loring,
in the name of the Corps. with a gold recogn-
tion-pin. Music. recitations address by Capt.
Winthrop. refreshments, and q true fraternal
evening, were enjoyed. Col. r. NJ. Moore read
an original poem; Mary Grace Loring sang
"The Officers Funeral; little Charlie Loring
played the French harp, and Bessie Rollins
and Mr.. Seng played an instrumental duet.
THE MOTHER DEPARTMENT.
The 18th annual Convention, Department of
Massachusetts, W.R.C., or the 1lth since 'the
formation of National Association. will be
held in the Peoples Church, Boston. Feb. z and
8. National President Sarah G. Mink and Ma
tonal Secretary Sarah E. Phillips will both be
present, aud invitations have been extended to
Past National Office and other distinguished
guests.
A reception and Cam p6re complimentary to
Commander-in-Ch Chief John g. b. Adams and
National President Sarah e. Mink, will be held
and staff, the Department Commander and
staff and other prominent comrades will be
present.
Last General Orders of Department Presi-
dent Clark record handsome donations to the
Army Nurse fund, Department Relief, Ma
tional Relief Corps Home, and Soldiers Home.
The reports of the, Department. Secretary
and Treasurer for the quarter ended Dec. 81,
1898, give the following statistics: Number of
Corps, 159; membership. 1881; amount ex-
pended in relief from Oct. I to Jan. l, 1898
mated value of relief other than money,
$979.7O.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The new President of Forsyth Relief Corps,
No. l, Toledo, S. Alice Richardson. proved her
self competent officer while serving as Corps
Secretary. and in every capacity In which she
has served she has discharged her duties faith
fully. She will labor TO preserve the standard
of excellence always maintained by this ster-
ling organization. Mary L. Coffin, Secretary,
and Jennie l.. Turner, Treasurer, are continued
in office, aud the entire staff is made up of good
and faithful members of the Corps.
Conrade o. K. Child, Adjutant, Galen Orr
Post, No. 1S1, Needhsm, Mass, reports the pub
lie installation of the officers of Orr Corps, No.
IS; Jane Upham President; Ray Walton, Secre-
tary.
At joint installation of the officers Of Phil
McKernan Post and Corps, Mason. Mich. Mary
J. Squicrs was elected President and Annie NJ.
Saran Secretary.
f. b. Young Post and Corps, Allentown, Pa,
enjoyed JOINT installation and Campfire, when
Mayor III. w. Allison. who is a veterans son,
Joined in the fluctuations of the evening. The
foragng party, entering with good things,
caused lull in the proceedings, but speech
and song were soon revived and the Campfire
prolonged until late hour.
At joint installation of Gslpin Post and
Corps, Little Falls, n Y, Louisa Kirch was
obligated as President A musical program
aud refreshments followed. Adj't VIM. Gard
ner who reports for Post and Corps, gives as
his sentiment: United we stand; divided we
fall"
The Relief Corps of Boulder, Colo, expended
$5i2. II in relief in 1893, and promise to beat
their own record for 1884. Twenty one fam
lilies. aggregating i04 persons were assisted,
the Relief 0mmittee reporting 453 visits made
of comfort and coincidence.
"Old Glory" waves over every school house
in Winnebago County, Ill. How many more
Counties OF the Union can make a like report?
After the installation of the officers of James
b. Mexican Relief Corps. /, Salt Lake City,
Utah. Mrs. A. Il. Kinney, President, the Corps
entertained their friends with delicate lunch,
highly appreciated.
DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK.
The 1lth annual Convention. Department of
New York, will be held in Rochester. Feb. 81 and
%. Annie p. Cleary has been made Chairman
Of the Committee of Arrangements. COnven-
ton to be held in the Council Chamber, City
Hall. Address of welcome by Mayor Curran.
Members of Convention have been invited
to attend the opening session of~G. A. K. Con-
vention, Washington Rink, acceptance having
been made by Department President Kate E.
Jones.
Last General Orders announce the institu-
ton of Capt Gibson Corps, 81, West Stock holm ;
Steinwehr Corps. 80. New York City; VIM. d..
Brennan, 40. Malone; also, the reorganization
Patrick Kane Corps, SO, West Troy.
Following are the returns for the quarter
ended Dec 81, 1893: s,z.a
Members in good standing. 6,293; members