The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-06-04

Mcbride. when he was given the salute by
Convention. Past Department President Conk-
lin then presented his elegant school banners
to Convention on his behalf, and they were nc
cepted by Department President Crisler, speak
ing for the Department OF Indiana. Capt Fos-
ter closed the formaities with short address
At the close of his remarks, Capt. Foster
quoted the familiar parting hymn God be
with You Till Wo Meet Again" with few
changes 10 suit the occasion, aud after Conven-
ton had given expression to their enthusiasm,
Past Department President proposed that Con.
vention unite in singing the hymn, and it was
done with will.
Capt. Foster, although he has not heard
sound for many years, was informed in writing
of what they were singing, and was very much
affected, while there were few dry eyes in the
hail.
One Of the conditions upon which Capt Foster
presented the banners to Convention was that
they shall continue 10 decorate the hall where
National Convention meets each year. They
will be at 14th National Con vention to encour-
age the patriotic women the country over who
are laboring TO place the flag in every school
room, and Capt. Foster In a letter says: " If
am not there the banners will represent ME in
spirit aud patriotism"
Past Department President Conklin. i'm her
address, reviewed the history of patrioticteach-
ing in the W re. introduced into 10th De
yartment Convention Of Indiana by Capt Eos
ter in 1893 and from there passed OH to the
National W.R.C. She paid him "A deserved
tribute for his untiring zeal, both as a propa-
gator and leader of patriotic teaching, and said
that from the shores of the Atlantic 10 tho far
Pacific Slope his enthusiasm had stirred mp
others to the accomplishment of wonderful re-
suits.
After having designated tho Department
President 10 be the custodian of the flags, Mrs.
Conklin said:
Members of Convention. may those banners
ever remind us of the noble man whose gift
they are. When we look upon this golden
banner, bearing the battle-ax aud arrow heads,
may we. indeed, pledge allegiance TO God and
our country.
"On this banner is inscribed, we give our
heads and our hearts to God aud our Country
What purer religion than this, for in it is en-
bodied devotion TO the cause of right, love of
the divine, and purpose to aid and benefit
mankind-a conservation of self to the promo
ton of truth, honor and justice"
Department President Crsler in accepting
the flags, briefly reviewed the growth and
progress of patriotic teaching since its intro
duction into the W.RC. by Capt. Foster, and
then presented him to Convention. In the
course of ibis remarks Capt. Foster paid high
tribute to the work of the W.R.C, without
whose influence no plan for teaching citizen
ship, however complete, could have been car
ricd 10 successful results.
lie mentioned the fact that fully 5000, 900
scloolboys and girls arc giving the American
patriotic salute to the flag.
THE LATEST SURVEY.
The Superintendent of' the Kansas Soldiers
Orphans Home has placed 100 Patriotic Prim-
ers aud six Declaration of Independence Charts
in tho schools of that institution.
Cslsta Jones, Chairnia of Patriotic Teach
ing for the Department of Vermont, has taken
hold of the patriotic work in earnest.
At Indianapolis. Memorial Day, il was an
impressive sight TO See two regiments of the
Boys Brigade in the parade, besides 80 flower
children, boys and girls to each of.whom Capt
Foster, marching with 25 boys at the head, pre-
scented a blue satin badge, with illustration of
the children salutihG tho flag, and the words
I'VE give our heads and our hearts to God and
our country: One country, one language, one
flag"
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA.
The 18th annual Convention, as reported by
many, was the most enjoyable ever held in
Indiana, and all the reports were full of prom
Use aud encouragement. The address of De-
partmeut President Eliza j. Crisler was an
admirable summary OF the work of busy
year, III tho course of which there was an adj.
yancement in every line of Relief Corps work.
Department Secretary o. Edith Dckey re-
ported the year beginning with I79 Corps and
an aggregate membership of 6,2O7, and closing
with 100 Corps and $3.50 members. Eighteen
Corps were instituted aud seven dsbanded.
Pres. Mary A. Sims. Frankfort; S. " P.
Mollio L. Kelley, South Bend; J. V. p, Anna
kidder, Goshen; Treas, Kate ID. Campbell,