The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-09-20

dered National officers, W.R.C., was greatly
enjoyed, giving to those who were strangers in
the patriotic city of Pittsburg an opportunity
of seeing the city in holiday attire, blazing
with brilliant decorations.
The magnificent reception rendered to the
Grand Army, Woman's Relief Corps and other
visiting associations Monday afternoon by Mrs.
Westinghouse will long be remembered. Mrs.
Westinghouse returned from the seashore to
give this reception in honor of the men who
saved the flag, and their loyal helpers, and
her efforts are fully appreciated. All the ap-
pointments were superb.
Twelfth National Convention opened at 10 a.
N. Wednesday at the Baptist Church, Fifth
avenue Sarah c. Mink presiding. Prayer by
National Chaplain Harriet J. BODICE and sing
ing of the Relief Corps opening ode by COnven-
ton began the exercises of most interesting
and profitable session. All the Past National
Presidents, excep: Sue Pike Sanders, were in
their places, and to her greetings were sent.
THE ROUTINE WORK
Bas rapidly dispatched aud reports placed in
he hands of committees. Convention particu-
srly complimented The National President by
Hopting the recommendations of her address
Sntire on the first day of Convention.
The Ladies Citizens Committee called to
Say their respects, headed by Mesdames Sheriff
Snd Lynch They were beautifully welcomed
ing eloquent response. Before retiring Mrs.
lynch presented basket of roses to the Ma
tonal President, and DIR. Chapman presented
Ers. Lynch basket Of purple asters from the
committee, expressive Of their high esteem for
services and worth.
The Citizens Committee, through a repre-
sentative, warmly welcomed the Convention,
and a quartet from Buckley Post, Akron, o.,
sang two fine numbers.
In the afternoon the Committee on Teaching
Patriotism in the Schools reported through
Julia S. Conkln, Chairman. Addresses were
delivered by Gov. Pattison, of Pennsylvania;
Capt. Wallace Foster and Past Commander-in-
Chief John 5. KountZ, whose tribute most
eloquent and will be given later. Gov. Patti
son showed himself in full accord with the
great flag movement, and said women could be
engaged in no higher cause.
The church was magnifcently decorated
with flags and bunting, with the standards of
patriotic teaching on he platform. This added
immensely to the effect.
band Of little girls in red, white and blue
sang patriotic song and gave the Balch salute
We give our heads and our hearts to God and
our country" Then came Grace Ringle. Can
ton, o., who recited patriotic poem most
effectively. She WAS greatly complimented
upon her pleasing manner and excellent de-
livery.
Extracts were read during the session from
the address of COmmander-in in Chief Adams
commencing the Relief Corps aud its new
movement to
TEACH PATRIOTISM
through the National Council OF Women.
This will be promulgated ia full ia General
Orders, W.R.C., and the full text will be found
In the address of the Commander in-Chief A
formal vote of thanks was rendered the Com
mander-in- Chief
gavel made from the same block from
which the Logan statue at the South Dakota
Soldiers Home was cut was presented to the
National President by Kate b. Sherwood in
behalf Of Past Department President Carrie NJ
Cleveland, Of that State. handsome tribute
was paid South Dakota w re and Mrs Cleve-
land, through whose efforts the statue was
erected, by both Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Mink.
Thursday morning committee FROM the
N.RC., headed by Past National President
L. Florence Barker and Annie Wittenmyer,
accompanied by Mesdames Kate Z. Sherwood,
delegate 10 the WOmsn's Council aud Julia 5.
Conklin, Chairman Flag Committee visited
2oih National Encampment and received a
magnificent reception. Of which more again.
National Secretary Sarah L. Phillips pre-
sented the following greetings from the Ma
tlonal President, read and received with great
applause:
JOIN b. ADAMS, Commander in-Chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic
SIR; have the honor 20 extend 20 you and
through you to the 2Sth National Encampmen