The National tribune., 1895-09-26
OFFICERS Inv, Is9S -o6.

sas Fred Boyer. Minnesota. Ross King was
elected 10 Oh the unexpircd term made vacant
by election Of Georgia Martin as Senior Vice
/ Pres Sec, Amos l.. Seaman. st. Louis;
Treas. Mary T. Best Stoneham. Mass: Chair
man Progress Committee. Nj. Dell Adams, Ohio;
Chairman Historic Committee, Emmett &.
Searcy, Tennessee; Chairman Benefit Commit
tee. Alice Putnam. New York.
coURTEsIEs AND RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Courtesies aud Resolu-
| tions. A. l. Seaman, Rose Jansen and Georgia
/ A. Martin. reported the following rSseinticns
| through the Chairman, which "Soa "nsnl-
1 monsy adopted:
To Bu our absent friends the Inv, y~oas
I grccluss requesting their Inability - ee present,
I ard un.te with ia Progress aud Patriotism,
trusting however that The future viii give better
/ We have thought Of one aud all. aud hope that
you viii pledge yourselves 20 DO all within your
power FOR the advancement of the l-H-w.. and
! Try 20 be with us IN 1895.
In this spirit we present the following reso-
! lutions:
ReSoIued That take this opportunity to return
| thanks to President Kate b. Sherwood Tor The
beautiful banner presented the LII w. assuring
her HAT proud in its possession, and glory
1 IN IL Ebeauty and sentiment:
That the I-I.w. extend to Warner Hargrove
/ and Adde Haring HarGrove our warmest congrat-
ulaiions horitg they VIII live in The JOY. peace,
I and prosperity attending genuine marriage.
That extend our sireere thanks TO Mr.. and
I
/ courtesy during our stay In Louisville.
That return to the press OF Louisville
1 Elvira Sydnor Mer-our most hearty thanks
/ for their liberal notices, with assurances that
| we have been grateful for every mention that
! has announced to the public our onward and up
ward work for Progress and Patriotism.
That the J.. II. w. would not be faithful in the
performance OF our duty as patriotic LOVING young
| Americans aud would be wanting in appreciation
of the laiorious work attending the preparations
for "a Reunion. we to leave Louisville without
adding our most enthusiastic appreciation oil the
work performed by our friend Georgia Martin:
Therefore.
ResofUed That we do mos; heartily express our
Hppre citation Of all she has done. aud that we In
dorse her actions assuring her that and all agree
that the hospitality OF Louisville and Georgia
Martin are not TO he excelled
Resorued That testimonial be prepared and pre-
sented al This Reunion.
The following appropriate resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas the American Patriotic Salute has be-
come a part of the good work OF ali patriotic
organizations; and
Whereas the spirit Of its sentiment Is In touch
with l. w. principles: Therefore, be il
ReSolUed. That the I-H-W do adopt the Ameri-
can Pairi1ic Salute, the same TO be used In open
ing each Reunions
REUNION NOTES.
The American Patriotic Salute was adopted
to open each session of the l. II. W., National or
local. The salute is: We give our heads and
our hearts to God and our country. One coun-
try. one language. one flag"
Reunion adopted button and pin for the |
LHW to consist of the flower OF the Order, |
the forget-me-not, the same TO be designed by |
the Council as follows: forget-me-not with /
LHW. appropriately placed on the same.
Reunion voted to snstain Secretary Seaman /
in Recommendations TO be printed in The Ma |
TroSAL TRIBUNE in regard to changing the /
wording Of ono or two clauses Of the Rules and |
Regulations ia reference 10 committees.
II was voted that names Of al applicants be /
published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and /
that one week be allowed for members to file /
objections TO same.
The ladies Of the Louisville press gave a re-
ception al their Headquarters in the Courier
Journal ofice-in the private sanctum, by the |
wav Of Mr.. Henri watterson-Miss Elvira /
Svdnor Miller presiding
decorations were most beautiful, the red. |
white and blue glowing from chandelier and |
ceiling aud wall. and draped over desk and |
table and chair, and from every alcove and /
cornice 6oated back royal welcome.
Tables were laid, from which cool punches |
and dainty salads and ices were served. And /
here il was that q committee from the J.. W.. |
headed by President Sherwood and Secretary |
Seaman. care 10 present a c. {. badge in gold |
to Miss Miller. through whose charming hos
pitality aud generous welcome every one COM
ing to Reunion felt at once at home.
The badge. shield inscribed g Pro Patria," |
suspended from pen, is of solid gold, in |
scribed with Miss Miller's name and date of |
presentation. In ACCEPTING the badge. pre- |
sented by President Sherwood, Miss Miller |
made beautiful response, and won all hearts
by her winsome manner.
PRESENTATIONS.
The LHw surprised their President with
the presentation Of dozen sterling-silver
spoons with gold bowls, in a satin-ined case.
The spoons are stamped with the "0id Ken
lucky Home" and nicely engraved with the
initials Of the L.H.W. and the President.
Secretary Seamau's presentation address was
admirable, and his words were like the spoons
Apples of gold in pictures of silver"
The President was expected 10 make fitting
response bat she didn't, for, q wonan-like. of r
course" her voice was choked with unbidden
tears. Recovering herself, she told how re-
luctant she was TO accept gifts from societies,
lest some one might be giving unwilingly, but
she felt sure that in the L.H.W. there was
true frsternal love one towards another and so
the spoons would always have double value |
to her-the silver sterling" as are the lives
OF the L.H.W., the gold bright and shining as
their illusirious virtues glowing in the light
Of Progress and Patriotism.
NOTES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT.
The absence Of Rev. James s. Lemon, Ma
tional Chaplain, was greatly regretted
The presence and warm welcome Of DIR. John
T. Christian pastor of the Baptist Church.
preciated by all.
The Temple Quartet are fine singers, with
exceptionally -muscal voices, and every num-
Der sang was heartily encored.
Secretary Seaman made admirable pre-
sentaiion of the aims and objects Of the Loyal
Home Workers, satisfying every body present
that il was q good thing.
james Kuhn, of the Louisville Blind Asy-
lum, is a talented young map, and pleased both
with his recitations and music His piano i'm
p ovisstion, in which he introduces all tho Ma.
tional IRIS. was greatly applauded. He is to-
tally blind, but God has made I'D for his |
deprivation by endowing him more abundantly
with other gifts
Grace Keyes was prevented from attending
the Reunion, but her sister Della played a |
charming solo in spirited style.
Zoe e. Owen, accompanied on the piano by |
her sister josephine, sang several contralto
solos in a rich. resonant voice. which called |
forth hearty enthusiasm.
joan II. Neaderbauser is a patriot and knows
how 10 talk patriotism, which was the theme Of
his remarks.
81. Dell Adams is very accomplished elocu-
zionist. She recited Forever and Forever"
in touching manner following by charming |
recitation introducing bird notes. in which she
is especially clever.
Fred Dohrmann, of the Temple Quartet, sang |
solo in a superb baritone voice which has
fortune in il.
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