The National tribune., 1895-03-21

| high average of excellence, were alike remark
| able, and not the least surprising to the nss-
| culine mind may be tho statement tbst in
| spite of woman's reputation for being behind
hand, the whole Of the big meeting was car
ried through on schedule time. Only once
| during the meeting did any one section en-
crosch on the time Of the one following it.
| and but few alterations had to be made In
the printed program because of the non-ap-
| pearsnce Of either speakers or papers.
1.-THE cRrnestness Of the members in their eff
forts to advance the general status of their
| sex, and the womanly tone of the whole meet
ing, with the absence of the msnnishness
strong-minded women, made the council many
friends where it had heretofore had only OPP
position or indifference"
TEACH PATRIOTISM TO THE YOUNG.
Mary Lowe Dickinson, who succeeds May
Wright Sewsll as President Of the National
Council of Women, in conformance with the
one-term rule adopted on Mrs. SewalPs recon-
mendation. is . recognized leader in the Patri-
otto League, with Headquarters at 45 Broad
way, New York, and is the author of patriotic
leaflets distributed through this agency.
Losing four brothers in the service Of their
country and herself Q patriot of lifelong con-
vieton that the hope of the future Of cur
country lies largely in the direction of educs-
ton in tho principles Of American citizenship.
she is the more fully in accord with the Balch
system Of primary education in American citi-
zensbip.
With Mary Lowe Dickinson President and
Louise Barnum Robbins Secretary, the patri-
otto work introduced into tho Council and fos-
tered by May Wright Sewall and Rachel Eos
ter Avery will take on q new impetus. Upon
this subject Mrs. Dickinson writes as follows:
Gall efforts in the direction of true patriotism
must be made with ths young, and the problem
for every one of us to consider is, how shall We
reach the childhood of the Nation and educate
it toward genuine patriotism such as is at pres
ent almost wholly unknown? 1t is question
that is agitating some Of the best minds of the
day, and one that thoughtful lover of
his country woud for a moment put aside as
unimportant or impracticable. Why should
we not begin to teach the little children reasons
for loving the land in which they live; telling
them in what particulars il differs from and
has the advantage over other lands?
"Why should not the child, while In our
lower grades of schools, begin to know the
names of the men to whom we owe our liberties
and from whom we have received our glorious
heritage2 Why should not the stories of the
lives and exploits Of these men be put into form
SO simple, and shown in light 80 interesting
and delightful to the young that they absorb
such nutriment as they absorb food for tbs
body? As they progress should have in
brations Of a character impressive and at the
same time neither wearisome nor dull.
"Wby should we not keep as birthdays dear
to all of US the birthdays of our patri0ts2 Why
should not schools and our literature for
the young people make 4 speciality Of all those
things that will encourage love of country, love
of liberty and the sense that soon or late the
power and control of vast heritage is to
come into the hands Of the students of to.day7
Why should not our colleges give more promi-
hence to all questions OF social science and to
everything that affects the general welfare of
the masses2 Why should not the foreign els-
ment in society and in school DO so included in
all our festivals and celebrations that its child
hood shall come to feel that this is not land
of adoption only but that it is in ell its wonder
full provisions for their development, father
land indeed? = In
ut would seem that the time had come for
an organized effort along this line"
PATRIOTIC LITERATURE.
In response to MANY inquiries whore to Sc
cure appropriate patfiotic literature for use in
schools and for recitatiois at Campfres, also
where TO secure Memorial of the Flowers"
for Memorial Day uses. the following addresses
are given:
For a first-class collection of patriotic gems
OF prose aud verse, send so cents to Silver Bur-
dett & Co.. Boston, Mass, asking Thorn to mail
of Patriotism" recommended by the Committee
on Patriotic Instruction National Council of
Women.
For Memorial of the Flowers and Guard
ing the Flags" two exercises for youth and
with tableaux, bound together, for
use at Cam fres. entertainments or Memorial
Day, send 10 cents to THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UEE. or direct to the author, Kate b. Sherwood
Canton, o.
For 81 Mrs. Sherwood will send to any ad-
dress, postpaid, a copy of these patriotic exer-
cises and cloth bound volume of Campfire
and Memorial Poems" The latter volume sells
for 81; special prices to GAR. and w re. and
kindred societies, 10 cents, postpaid.
THE BALcH SALUTE.
The American Patriotic Salute or, as IL is
mere frequently designated, 1.-THE Balch
Salute" to be officially promulgated by the
National President, W.RC., by order of 18th |
National Convention, and which has been ap- |
proved by the National Council of Women, was |
specially approved by the Department Conven-
ton of Vermont, and so announced among the |
decisions of Convention by Department Presi- |
dent Della M. Needhan, OF Rutland, VT.
This salute, as now given, is AS follows: 1--WE |
give our heads and our hearts TO God and our |
one country, one language. one flag"
wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.
Washington's Birthday was first celebrated
by a woman. Mrs. Eliza Henderson Otis. of
Boston, and through her legislation was inau-
.urated making it q National holiday. She
was the daughter of VIM. Boardman, wealthy
Boston merchant, and was born July "a, 1885,
lied JAM 81, 1873.
During the war OF 1861-'66 she was q leader
IN Boston relief work for the soldiers and
member of the Evans Hosse Aid Committee
receiving q vote OF thanks frsm the Mayer and
Council. She was an author and newspaper
writer and her portrait by Healy is preserved
BY the Bostonian Society in the Old South
Church.
As the regular observance of Washington's
Birthday was inaugurated BY woman, so it is
pecially fitting to record that the greatest
W ashingten's Birthday ceisbrstiOn the country
has ever behed was piannsd and carried out at
he great Triennial of the National Council Of
Women.
Speeches decorations and songs were all in
lsering with the spirit of the day; and. better
till, the celebration was held in the city sur
Keyed by Washington, planned by Washington
md bearing the name Of Washington. Let the
rood work go on.
Numerous reports reach us of tho observance
# Washington's Birthday, in cenfOrmance with
irand Army and Relief Corps recommended
ions. -. %
George w. Slough Post and Corps Columbia,
nd. celebrated Washinston's Birthday with a
inc program in Grace Lutheran Church. the
'ublic filing the church and sharing in the
pirit of the day. da
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