The National tribune., 1895-03-21

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| pensions, and sdmonished the Corps to come to
| the aid of the Posts. She com msnded Soldiers
Homes and the Sons Of Veterans. She urged
that the flag salute be introduced into every
school.
Department President Burlsigh, Of Massa-
chusetts sent greetings, and National Presi-
dent Emma r Wallace was there to speak
words of frateInal cheer, and to share In the
floral favors.
Commander-in.C Chief LawIer visited tho Con-
vention. accompanied by members of his staff.
He made ringing speech, and was followed in
the same happy vein by Q M.-Gen. Burst and
Judge Henry.
Pres, Della NJ. Needham, Rutland; 8. v.-P.
A. Louise Putnam, Brattleboro; j. V.-P, Flora
Rutland; Treas, Mary Lyman, Rutland;
Chap, Eliza Cutting Bennington. Executive
Board, Nina ID. Jones. Chester; Lucy J. Lee,
Rutland; Frances b. Ormsbee Brandon Ellen
NJ. Soaver, Montpelier; Mary w. Gould, Lud-
low.
Among the decisions of the Vermont Conven-
ton was that Corps officers use their influence
to have the flag salute introduced into the pub
lie schools and instructing Corps Presidents to
take steps towards placing che flag above every
school house where it has not bsen found; to
adopt the Col. Balch flag salute by Convention;
to make the metal badge used ut the last Ma
tional Convention permanent. and to establish
q school of instruction for Assistant Inspectors.
Through Lucy II. Cutting, Press Correspond
emit, We learn of the handsome hospitality
extended Convention by Sedgwick Corps, COM
rades of the Grand Army. and citizens of Brat
tleboro. The reception at the Brooks House
was particularly fine special attention having
been given to the decorations in National coors,
with flags, banners and streamers. The First
Regiment orchestra furnished the music.
The gifts of Department to the retiring Presi-
IarN L.. FL -.
bon-bon tongs, presented through the Senior
Vice president, now Department President,
Della NJ. Needham.
Department President Henry earnestly
recommended patriotic teaching and the flag
salute in her address. Past Department Presi-
dent Calista r. Jones spoke strongly for the flag
salute, and for its adoption by Convention.
Army Campfire at the Armory, when the veneer
able ex-Gov. Frederick Holbrooke, row in his
S2d year, Gov. Fuller, and Gov. Woodbury.
we're among the speakers.
Col. ]. II. GouIding spoke for the Woman's
Relief Corps, and other speakers dwelt upon
the great work in which they are engaged.
NEBRASKA CONVENTION.
The 10Th annual Convention, Department Of
Nebraska, W.R.C., held in Hastings, embraced
2ee delegates and about 70 visiting members.
Gertrude Horn Cornell was in the chair; Julia
s. Bowen, Secretary. at her post. The address
of President and reports Of officers show that
Nebraska has never been in better condition
than now, and much credit is due and fully
accorded the retiring officers for the results
achieved
Members in good standing, 1865; cash ex-
pended in relief during the year, 81. 402 50;
other than cash, Sc. 1864 turned over to Posts
$1.67s.1o; total. S6,477.42. Cash on hand. gem
eral fund, 81 1864; cash on hand. relief fund.
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from delinquent Corps, S435; liabilities, none;
total, 81, 6303s.
The exchange OF greetings between the G.. R.
and W.R.C. show the most perfect harmony ex-
listing between these organizations.
President Cornell proved her efficiency by
the manner in which all business was trans
acted; her rulings and decisions gave great
satisfaction and perfect order reigned.
A pleasant feature of Convention was the
presentation to the Department President on
ST. Valentines day of beautiful ring, the gift
of the Department staff and friends through
Abbie Adams, who made the presentation
speech. The officers of the Department have
appeared in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE; Emily
o. DiIworth, President, Lincoln.
The thanks of Convention were extended to
Strickland Corps and Hastings citizens for the
royal reception rendered them.
To Helen Cook, Press Correspondent we are
indebted for these facts.
CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: At the last monthly meet
ing of the Evergreen Home the Matron reported
receipts for the month as $751; 70, nearly all from
Corps; expenses $32543. The Visiting Com
mttee reported condition of Home and grounds
excellent.
Fsrragut Corps 80, Vallejo, entertained Far.
ragut Post and Camp of Sons of Veterans for an
evening, when an excellent silk flag was pre-
sen ted the Camp by the Corps. through Blanche
Rowland, the youngest Corps member. Past
Department Commander Buckles was among
the speakers. A banquet was followed by
dancing.
The consolidation of Wallace and Reynolds
Posts. Santa Cruz. was the occasion of rousing
Campfire by the Grand Army people of Santa
Cruz. Three hundred veterans sat down at q
banquet, waited upon by the W.R.C. and s. of
V. The Post is now known as Wallace
Reynolds Post. 30.
Rawiins Post, "a, Stockton, always ready to
assist the poor and needy, have replenished
their treasury by giving successful euchre
party.
Appomattox Corps celebrated Washington's
with appropriate speeches and songs
ALI the Corps wore Martha Washington caps
and kerchiefs. Wasbington's portrait was the |
and dancing.
Eliza Shepard, Press Correspondent.
PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION.
The 10Th annual Convention, Department of |
W.R.C., held in Williamsport, |
embraced 100 voting members with over 200 |
visitors present.
Department President Annie Wittenmyer
presided, and delivered an able address. The |
officers reports were highly satisfactory, and |
characterized all the deliberations.
Secretary Abbis Lynch reported member
'hip of 4. 633 in coed standing expended in re-
ief, cash, $2.21e46; other than money, 81, 324,-
'6. Total, S3535.12. Turned over to Posts,
81, 1861; persons assisted, 1,025. Corps in
'tituted throughout the year, 13
Department President Annie Wittenmyer
1as presented recognition pin, set with dia-
nOBds, testimonial Of love from her CO.
workers of tho Department. Tho officers of
1895 96 follow: Pres, Annie M. Wilbur, War
en; S. V. p, Susie F. Loonis Scranton J.V.
P, Jennie ID. Aldiager, Philadelphia Sec,
Mary A. Speakman, COatssvills; Treas. Martha
sherman, Kendall Creek; Chap. Sarah Mes
inner. Remove; Counselor, Emma s. Lindsey,
Warren; ms, Emma Richards, Reading; In
tituting and Installing Officer, Alice s. Hauck.
Johannesburg. Executive Board, Olive Fl.
Bronson. Susquehanns, Chairman; Sara E..
;hultz. Lock Haven Florence Jacoby, North
L. A. Hubbard, Bradford; Mary
l. II. Lyons. Susquehanns.
PENNSYLVANIA MEMORIAL HOME.
Pending Department Convention the animal
Meeting of the Board Of Directors, Pennsylvania
Memorial Home, was held. President Annie
Nittenmyer presented q full report, showing
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