The National tribune., 1896-09-03
LOYAL HOME WORKERS.
Seventh Annual Reunion and the Program
Promised.

Seventh Annual Reunion and the Program
Promised.
The seventh annual Reunion of the Loyal
Home Workers IS ia progress this week IN OF.
Paul, with its joyful greetings, merry Reunions
and manifold pleasures.
1t is an occasion which has been full OF eager
anticipation. and which promises to be season
OF patriotic planning for a new year OF WORK al
along the line for Progress AND PATRIOTISM. -,
Renorts as full and complete as possible VIII
be made of the doings of Reunion, of the papers
read, songs sung and speeches msae. Inc
message which follows from NJ. Dell Adams,
Chairman of the Committee on Progress, WILL
give some idea of the good things In store.
REUNION BADGE.
The Reunion badge or pin designed by Sec
retarv Amos /. Seaman is unique and striking
and surprise to all The badge is portrait,
IN miniature of Mrs Kate Brownlce Sherwood,
President of the L.H.W. The pin has bor-
dering of the National colors, and fastened to
knot of white satin ribbon, with two enos.
Upon one IN gilt letters, is the word Frog
ress"; upon the other, also in gilt letters. the
word Patriotism"
Ii is said that this is the first time the face
of a woman has appeared on badge OF this ue-
sign and the compliment bestowed upon the
President by the faithful Secretary. and the
cordial Endorsement of his work by all L. w.
and &C mem bers who have seen il, is deeply
appreciated by her.
1t is the intention of the Secretary TO present
o badge free to every new member OF the
L.H.W. for the coming year. Members sup
piled at a nominal cost. Souvenir collectors
will be charged so cents each.
LHw. PIN.
The beautiful new pin of the LHw, made
BIZ J. {. Davidson, Philadelphia. official badge
maker of the GAR, W.R-C-. and other patri-
otto societies. makes its appearance for the first
time al seventh annual Reunion.
The pin is white and shield-shaped; bears
the flower forget-me-not in blue and the letters
LH.W. in red, and is lovely and significant
design, and one that will be greatly in demand
REUNION PROGRAM.
My DEAR Inv. FRIENDS: / have been
6evoting both time and strength in order that
entertainment OF seventh National Reunion
may he a success. ] have obtained some splen.
did promises rather promises for some spleH-
did things. Let me give you an insight as te
what yon may expect. Both our President and
Secretary will have something TO say.
Mrs. Sherwood will talk Oh a The Past Pres
ent aud Future of the LII. W." and MIR. Sea
lnan will have something of interest, let M,
assure you. and am hoping against hope tina
this time it viii not be one of his mournfu
bachelor pleas
Ola Bell Holman viii have paper on "Tb'
Spirit Of the Age" That this will be superb i
assured, from her reputation in the past.
Mrs. Mary A. Siiloway, our new member from
Minneapolis who has been aiding US SO Target,
In many ways, will read paper.
Finley l.. Morrow. one Of our most patriot
boys. wiz talk on |" Patriotism in the South
AS his entire life has been spent in the Sout
he Is well acquainted with his subject
o. Edith Diekey will have an essay Sh
needs no introduction. You all know Edit
and know her capabilities.
] must confess that i have been great
troubled about music. No one volunteered
help. j wrote to everyone whom though
might possibly help, and to everyone who's
name was suggested to me, but j was not 3
successful as might wish.
Then Mrs. Silloway again came to my ais
and has promised local talent So we will u,
lack music.
Preparing the program has been much wor
for noe, but the many kind. helpful letters r.
ceived have lessened the labor, and have dor
me more good than can express
offer no apology Tor the program, for j a
sure that all who are on il will win laurels
success.
il is quite probable that yours truly vi
be q minus quantity at the Reunion Ho
mDch l would enjoy being with you / cann
tell. will lie with yon in spirit" il in 4
other way.
III kind Providence allows me 10 GO vi
be with you I'm mischief fun, end frolic
much SO. that perhaps some might wish that
were with you only in spirit.
With the best of good wishes for happy r
pnion. am. Loyalty
III. Dell Adams, Defiance, O.
LH.w. BULLETIN no. 3d.
ST. Louis. Sept. 3, 1896.
Applications received Edw. l.. Bend.
Fort Wayne, Ind; Chas. Wolfgang, Tyrone. z
Edw. Mailman, Isabella, Mich.
Respectfully,
AMOS l. SEAMAN Secrefsrr