The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-08-15

woman, of quiet manner, intelligent, strong
tactful, thoroughly feminine and altogether q
delig htful personality"
Department President Myers Is warmly en-
listed in the grand movement to teach patriot
ism in the schools. and we may expect TO hear
encouraging results from her administration.
DEPARTMENT OF RHODE ISLAND.
DEAR TRIBUNE; The annual Reunion OF
Rhode Island Corps held at Fields Point, one
of the many shore resorts ut Narragansett Bay,
proved social and financial success Thirteen
Corps were largely represented. A clam bak 0,
that Rhode Island knows so well how TO serve,
was much enjoyed by the large company. A
short entertainment was given, after which
games of various kinds were participate in by
old and young. The day was perfect and the
occasion one long to be remembered.
r. +. Tobin Corps, 90, held a successful fair
the proceeds will be given to their Poet toward
tho payment of the new e. X. Hall.
Babbitt Corps. 10. and Tower Corps. 1, visited
the Soldiers Home at Bristol in July. The
W. re. carried an abundance of pies. cake, fruit,
and other delicacies, which they served to each
inmate in the Home and hospital.
If the veterans ever have felt inclined TO
complain of the dearth of pies, their appetite5
must have been satisfied after the visit OF Bah
bitt Corps Each Corps gave a musical and
literary entertainment, which was much en-
joyed by the boys.
Lincoln Corps, g. attended the "Grand
Rounds and Campfire" of the Post. There
were present Department Commander Daniel
r. Ballou and staff and Department President
Emily f. Fish and staff royal welcome and
entertainment was extended to the visitors by
the Post and Corps.
1t was the honored privilege of John A. Lo-
gaa Corps, Is. to receive a visitor at their
last meeting Florence Babbitt, Junior Vice De-
partment President of Michigan. She was the
guest Of members of Bradley Corps, 2 of whom
the Department officers of Rhode Island were
also guests. most pleasant acquaintance was
formed with this energetic and interesting
Western woman OF monumental fame.
The interest in the subject of patriotic teach
ing continues to increase along our lines, and
it is expected that when the Fall term opens
the schools throughout the State will be pre-
pared to give the flag salute as part of the
morning exercises.
Emily +. Fish, Department President.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Conrade J. w. Preston, Gibson City, ILL.,, has
a school Of little tots from six to seven who re-
cite So Guarding the Flags" and give the BaIch
flag salute beautifully. They are now in de-
maHd for soldier Reunions.
s. Allie Shpler Chairman of the Ohio Sol
diers' Home Board, has removed with her hus-
band, Comrade Shuler, from New Dover to
Columbus, o.
Capt. Wallace Foster, indianapolis, Ind, who
is issuing the Chart of the Declaration of In
dependence. reports the first order as coming
from Ohio. The chart is fine, just the thing
to use in connection with the flag salute.
Department President Loduaky J. Taylor Of
Minnesota, has been attending the W.R.C. Re-
union at Long Lake.
Past National President Sue A. Pike Saunders
has given up editorial work, though 1t is hoped
1t is not for long, as her vigorous pen is needed
more than ever on behalf of the starry flag and
its brave defenders.
The Relief Corps of Louisville is adding to
its membership at every meeting. The wife of
Mayor Tyler, member of the Ladies' Execu.
tive Committee, is a recent acquisition.
Owing to an error. Department President
Eppie Mcmillan. of South Dakota, was made
to masquerade under two different names in
n recent number of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
yet her powerful personality asserted itself, and
the brave Ohio woman, doing so much for the
soldiers in the Dakotas, still has :" a local hab-
itation and a name" in the hearts and homes
of Pierre.