The National tribune., 1895-10-10

main with us with their strengthening lnHu-
ence as we have Learned the lesson of patience,
doing with our might what our hands find to
do.
Nothing could have been more impressive
than the address of our loved National Presi-
dent Emma Il. Wallace. Concise in every de-
tail, tender in its pathos. strong in its utter
ances of truth, which shall tend to make truer
women and nobler men.
As we sat in the Convention, listening to the
many pleasant introductions given by our
President AS distinguished guests came to bring
Us their greetings and the words of welcome
and good cheer which they offered. we could
but think how much would be added to our
everyday life if this golden thread of helpful
ness should be interviewer through all our
lives.
The lines of many are cast in pleasant places,
while others are forced to battle with sterner
realities. Every back may be fitted for its
own burden" and yet by dropping these little
gems of thought and deeds of kindness all
along the way many heart may be happier
because of our effort, and as we shall 60 down
the western slope of the hill of life we may
leave the golden glow of opportunities I'M
proved and time well spent.
Massachusetts feels justly proud to carry
home with her as National President that
grand woman whom Grand Army, Relief Corps,
Sons and Daughters alike love to honor-Liza-
beth A. Turner. She is, indeed. all inspiration
to all and an object lesson in patriotism, espe-
caly to the young, who listen to her words of
wisdom with intense interest assuring her that
they do not fall UNDECIDED by the wayside.
Leaving Louisville, we again visited Gettys-
burg. that battlefield whose very name sends
the blood pulsing more quickly through our
veins as we realize, even though family, all
that was sacrificed here by SO many who said
" / do love my country better than my life"
Gettysburg battlefield is brought especially
to our notice at this time because the Colonel
of the 18th Mass. webster regiment First
Corps Col b. F. Cook, Mayor of Gloucester and
husband of our esteemed Department President
Eva Il. Cook took part in this memorable fight
Then, the Department Commander OF Massa-
chusetts, GAR, Joseph w. Thayer, was wound
ed here, and here the Department Inspector of
Massachusetts, John III. Gilman, in his youth.
with all the hopes and aspirations of his young
manhood before him, lost his strong right arm
in defense of his country.
Many of the fields and meadows which flowed
with blood more than 30 years ago are now
covered with grain, which rustles musically IN
the Summer breeze. and birds sing in the tree
tops on the hillsides which resounded with
shot and shell in those trying days.
As we nesred Meade's Headquarters and
gazed heavenward TO our country's banner. al
ways kept floating there so majestically, there
came over our hearts great wave of gratitude
to Him who never slumbers nor sleeps, and
who holdeth our destinies in the hollow Of His
hand.
As we gazed, every stripe brought to our
minds added significance, and every star shone
with added luster, felt that our loved Star
SpaDgled Banner the beacon Of our fathers and
the hope of generations to come, had been
weighed in the balance and not found wanting
We return to our homes carrying with US
impressions which shall shape and fashion
many life into broader, grander usefulness
resurrecting old-time memories which touch
gently the heartstrings of the comrades and
women of 81, and is re-echoed in glad alleluia
OF praise by the sons and daughters of the pres
ent day, merging itself into one harmonious
pecan of thanksgiving that we are in very truth
a Nation of " Liberty and Union, now and for
ever, one and inseparable."
For the clouds which overhung our happi-
ness have long since burst. revealing their
silver lining, and more beautiful than ever
seems Old Glory, as she watts over the homes
and in the market-places of the Sunny South,
well as in the East, West, and North, waving
a welcome so warm, opening wide the doors of
generous-hearted citizens, and extending a
hospitality so generous as not to be excelled by
any people in any land.
The ties OF brotherhood, go strong and yet
wthal so tender, have been strengthened into
a bond never to be severed, and sweet will be
Home" as we all sing, with added fervency-
my country. It's Of thee,
Sweet land of liberty"
PATRIOTIC PRIMER.
In the Balch system of patriotic teaching
came first the flag salute and then the patriotic
primer. Col. Balch's primer was folio sheet,
setting forth the cardinal principles of citizen
ship in phraseology easily comprehended by
the advanced pupil.
But to the younger pupil it was only inteli-
gible when simplifed and explained by the
teacher. Too much was left to the intelligence
of the latter, with little for the former to
memorizc and assimilate.
Capt. Wallace Foster, of indianapolis, the
legatee of Col. Bslch. has changed all this. and
has revised the folio and issued it in regular
primer form, with all the attractiveness of the
primer, and it is now ready to issue on orders,
large or small. Single copies, % cents; to
schools. Is cents.
With Capt. Foster this has been truly labor
Of love; and, suffering as he has done all the
Autumn with acute rheumatism, it is marvel
Gus how much he has accomplished in all lines
of patriotic endeavor.
The first questions and answers of the
patriotic primer, from which, in natural Sc
quence, an elemental outline of our peculiar
form of Government follows, are:
l. What is your country
The United States of America.
2. Who govern in the United States of
America?
In the United States of America, in which we
live and which is our country, we, the peorae.
govern ourselves. u
Following the text of the primer is a collsc.
ton of National songs, with the music. several
pages of patriotic selections and quotations, the
Young Citizens Pledge of the Patriotic League.
statistical information by States and other use.
ful matter
Capt Foster is now supplying the library
and school edition OF the Declaration of indie
pendence Chart, IA by % inches, printed OH
heavy natural-toned paper, at 40 cents single
orders. with large reduction on orders of % or
more.
Ali this work is wholly gratuitous on Can't
Fosters part, aud lie has richly earned the title
bestowed upon him by the Woman's Relief
Corps, which is, Sponsor to tho American
Flag"
RECEPTION FOR NATIONAL OFFICERS
The Woman's Charity Club, of Boston, ten
dered public reception to its feIlow-members,
National President Lizabeth A. Turner, and
National Secretary Harriette J.. Reed, at Con.
ley Hall. The Reception Committee comprised
the President, Mrs Micha Dyer, and Mesdames
Bancroft, Barber, and Wellington.
There was music by wOman's orchestra,
speeches. recitations, and choice collation.
The guests OF the evening included all the
celebrities in Boston charitable and Grand
Army circles and many others a.,