The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-10-10
LOYAL HOME WORKERS.

III
Echoes from Sixth Annual Reunion-Sreet-
ngs of National ChapIain-Why Secretary
Seaman is Single.
EDITORS REUNION TOKENS.
Eugene Tinkham, Springfield, Mass, fsv-
orod the Editor with the badge of his Post
bearing upon the medallion view OF the U. ;.
Arsenal
The lovely roses sent by Mrs Owens of Ceve-
land. were worn at the National Presidents
reception to the GAR.
"Pansies for Thought" was written on the
card attached to exquisite flowers from Matte
E. Gammons, of Rhode Island.
WHY THEY WERE NOT THERE
All Mnndt and wife, who expected to at
tend Reunion, the guests of relatives, were de-
tanned by the serious illness of their CARING
faxen- haired, black-eyed boy. now about Two
years old. They send a6ectiOnate greetings TO
all.
Edith NJ. Haines and her friend, both dressed
in blue started to Louisville on their bicycles
on schedule time one bright sunny morn with
the dew the grass and the birds singing
sweetly But on going down bank 10 miles
from East St Louis the friends chain broke,
and she went wandering of into watermelon
patch until her wheel broke; little later the
two girls were taken home in farmers wagon,
with their wheels laid up on q load OF cabbage.
Then Edith became i'll, and now she looks for
ward to meeting and all ut st. Paul
Rev. j. s Lemon, National Chaplain, sent his
regrets, with best wishes for delightful Re-
union. The illness of Mrs. Lemon detained
him at home.
Treasurer Mary T. Best wrote touching
letter. recalling the plans which she and her
dear departed sister Lucie had made to he at
Louisville. and thanking all for the sympathy
reaching her and her family from c. G. friends
all over the country by letters and resolutions
Charles Z. Lewars Reading, Pa, sent his re-
grets recalling pleasant memories OF the Pitts
burg Reunion and recounting trip over the
Allegheny Mountains.
Emma s. Perkins, Rhode Island. Secretary.
sent stirring rally, following her regrets, urg-
ing every L.H.W. TO work earnestly TO make
their association second to none.
Fine messages to follow. Look out for them.
COMMITTEE on MISS MrLLER's BADGE.
The committee in full to act with President
Kate e. Sherwood in presenting the gold C. c.
badge 10 Miss Elvira Sydnor Miller, Chairman
of the Ladies Press Committee, were as follows,
representing 70 States aud the District of Co
lumbia:
VIII p. Msrtsch. California; W. A. Kellogg,
Connecticut: w. c. Hibbs. NATIONAL TRTB-
UNE, District of Columbia; Lydia Day, Florida;
Rose Jansen, Illinois; Edith Dickey, Indiana;
Victor Crossthwaite. Iowa; Bertha Schupp,
Kansas: Georgia Martin. Kentucky; Hosea
Ballou. Massachusetts,; Julius Gogarn, Michi-
gan; Fred Boyer Minnesota; T. s Chapman,
Mississippi; Amos i. Seaman, Missouri; Retts
Hageman. Nebraska Warner Hargrove New
Jersey Addie Stevens, New York y. Z. Curry,
North Dakota: n. Dell Adams. OHIO; Zoe L.
Owen, Ohio; Dcnard Montague. Oregon; Mrs.
Kate Il. Hand oklahoma; Rube = Martin,
Pennsylvania; Emma Perkins Rhode Island
John King. Tennessee; Laura Rivers, Yer
mont; Dr. = 7. McClurg, West Virginia; Henry
Buchen, Wisconsin.
GREETINGS, DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS!
The National Alliance Daughters of Veier-
ant, u. s. A.. in session at Louisville, honored
the Loyal Home Workers with special invita-
tion to attend their reception rendered the
Grand Army of the Republic at the Gait House.
As many Of the Loyal Home Workers are also
members OF the Sons of Veterans Daughters
of Veterans, the fraternizing was most pleas
ant 10 all The Daughters OF Veterans extend
ed formal greetings as follows which were or
-dered returned:
HEADQ' ~ OF NATIONAL ALLIANCE d. OF v
IoUI>vuLE. Ky. Sept. IL 1895.
To the Association Of Loyal Home Workers:
We. the members Of the sixth annual Convention,
Daughters Of Veterans. assembled. do hereby ex-
tend our greetings Of love aud best wishes for the
success Of your organization
Yours 10 r., C., and j.. adobe A. York
Committee on Greetings.
GREETINGS FROM NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
MY DEAR LH.w AID &C. FRIENDS: By
nual Convention assembled at Louisville. XIV,
] was elected TO serve as Chaplain during the
ensuing year.
With grave doubts to the wisdom Of the
selection. ] assume the duties of the position,
trusting that may not disappoint expectations.
and he helpful TO all. j invite you to COMMUNE
cate with me, more especially with those who
are in =" fiery trials" and " deep waters" TO the
end that we bear each others burdens"
To all and singular commend the Gospel
OF Paul as written TO his Phlippisn brethren,
tsee Phil, 4:6-S. inclusive that the great
purpose Of our beloved organization may be-
come fixed facts in our lives, aud have their
weight and influence with those about us. No
matter what may be our creed or church rela-
tion, the truth Of the rhythmic lines will be
apparent:
From scheme and creed tic light goes out
Tie sAiutly fact survives;
The blessed Master doubt
Revealed by holy lives"
Grace, mercy, and peace be with you ALL
Amen.
Loyalty and fraternally. Pro Pstria-Frank
hchuray, Canton, o.