The National tribune., 1895-09-19

Nebraska, notwithstanding the drouth and
other unfavorable conditions which threatened
the Department. has never been in more
prosperous condition. The books of the Sec
Rotary and Treasurer challenge admiration for
their neatness and accuracy" Gained eight
Corps and GAG members
North Dakota reports 10 Corps inspected.
The Department is in excellent condition
Three new Corps added with promise of more.
The relations with the GAR the very best.
Ohio sends report that is excellent in every
detail. With 302 Corps inspected. and IL, 2S9
members it follows close upon Massachusetts
for tho greatest number Of members; 10 Corps
gained, with a slight increase in members. The
Department is in prosperous condition. The
duties Of the Department officers have been per-
formed in creditable manner.
Oklahoma sends report Of five Corps in
spected with 230 members. This Department
has many difficulties to meet, but the officers
are earnest In their work and an xioue to learn
Oregon reports 30 Corps inspected-mem-
bers, 963. Is doing nicely considering the ter.
rible depression throughout the country. The
books Of the Department are neatly and sccu.
rately kept.
Pennsylvania sends report Of 13l Corps in
spected. The Assistant National Inspector
says: Under the administration of our be.
loved Annie Wittenmyer, and our own Abbo
Lynch as Secretary, with most efficient Treas
urer how could the year be otherwise than one
of peace. harmony. aud prosperity" Grand
work is being done throughout the State in
patriotic teaching.
Potomac reports nine Corps inspected with 631
members, all working in perfect harmony with
the Posts to which they are auxiliary.
Rhode Island sends report of all Corps in the
Department inspected. Although many diff
culties have had TO be encountered, much good
work has been DONE Harmony and good will
prevail. The prospects for the future are en-
couraging.
South Dakota reports loss In members
throughout the Department, owing to the de-
preston that has been felt all over the coun-
try, but are not discouraged. The Inspector
says: "We will not be found wanting when
worthy comrades and their families need our
aid" Imbued with that spirit, their future
must be successful. Forty-ons Corps inspected
Tennessee, with five Corps and 1873 members,
is struggling to sustain the Order. The De-
partment officers deserve commentator for
their devotion to cause in a community where
there is little if any sympathy.
Texas 10 in fairly good condition, with
future before it of accomplishing great and
good work." writes the Department Inspector.
Books OF the Department nicely and correctly
kept. Relations with the GAR. pleasant
Vermont reports II Corps inspected; mem
bers, 2,525. Four Corps have been gained. with
books in excellent condition
Washington and Alaska sends report of II
Corps inspected; members 996. Excellent con-
diton, books very admirably kept. Very cor
dial relations with the GAR:
West Virginia congratulates herself that in
the face OF the hard times she has been able to
hold her own. Harmony prevails between the
GAR. and W.R.C Two Corps have been
added to the Department, eight Corps inspected.
2I3 members
Wisconsin forwards report of 127 Corps in
spected; membership, 4,4l6; increase of
six Corps and $40 members; $47992 expended
from the Department relief fund The work
Of the Department exceptionally good.
The National Inspector reviews briefly the
work Of the detached Corps in Indian Terri
tory, Idaho North Carolina. New Mexico,
Arizona. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina,
Tennessee. Utah, and Virginia.
NATIONAL cHAPLAIN's REPORT.
National Chaplain S. Agnes Parker could not
be present at Convention, but sent tabulated
report with a beautiful introduction, from
which the following extracts are taken;s,
Would that could state to you all the
work done. the good accomplished end the
lessons of loyalty and patriotism tau ght by our
earnest women of the Womap's Relief Corps
as from North and South and from East and
West come the grand reports from the Depart
ments and Detached Corps, telling Us Of the
immense amount of work performed By our
members. Of the love we cheriah for the day,
and OF the great encouragement given by the
public showing that never before has the day
| been SO henorsd by the people OF our Nation.
| IL would be impossible to give an account of
the special reports sent me. No one can esti.
mate the beautiful lessons Of reverence for the
soldier and the love Of country taught TO the
children of our land, by their taking an sotivs
paft In the Observance Of this the most Acfed