The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-07-16

urges = large attendance AT aui, DcCause VI
| the fact that LiZabeth A. Turner will preside
| over the Convention and accompany the dele
| CATION.
The speech Of National President Turner at
the formation of the Bunker Hill Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution. is de-
scribed as very stirring. Among the WIKI.
members taking up a membership III Bunker
Hill Chapter are Department. Senior Vice Presi-
dent Waterman and Department Secretary
Mary f. Elliot. The Regent of the Chapter,
Marion c. Brazier, Mrs. Raymond, Chairman OF
the Executive Committee, and Amelia Johnson,
of the Committee on Laws, are members OF
Corps SO.
DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI
Mrs. VIM. Scott, of Lathrop, a negro lecturer
of note, is member OF the Missouri delegation
to l4th National Convention. She was born a
slave in Clinton County, and is popularity known
rs Missouri's daughter. Her masters name was
VIM. Carpenter, who educated her, and sho was
for 20 years preacher. Since 1893 she has
been lecturing in the interests OF Western Col
leRe, located at Macon.
The ENTERTAINMENT given by the Woman's
Relief Corps Home Board in the Republican
Auditorium Was attended by over 5000 people,
Missouri Convention Endorsed Past Depart
ment President Sarah J. Morton for the office
OF National President. Holen Il. Day, Editor
of the W,R.C. Department of the Picket Guard.
She was unhouscd. aud many papers of value
mislaid or lost, but her work for the W.R.C
goes forward with as much zeal as If these
things were matters of every day occurrence.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.
The reception given by Andrews Post and
Corps, Ashland, o., attested their respect for
Department President Emma T. CressiDger.
They met her masse upon her return, and
accompanied her home. where large company
had assembled. There was music and refresh
ments, aud congratulations most hearty FROM
all her friends and comrades.
novel entertainment was given by Stephen
Baxter Corps, Mechanicsburg in the nature of
a Trades Carnival and Loan Exhibit. lasting a
week. when the boys and girls of the GAR.
and W.R.C appeared in THE Deesrrict Skule"
in the costumes of Aud Lang SyDe." The
scene was highly amusing. The net returns
were good.
Two Mothers in Israel" were taken into
the membership of Lewis Corps, 90. Xenia--
Mcsdames Charlotte ID. Phelps and Sarah
Ihrall, who have, during their iour-scOre years
of life, been loyal daughters of the Republic.
They have been particularly active in con-
tributing TO the cause OF the Union soldiers aud
their dependents in all the work of Lewis
Corps. In furnishing room at the National
Relief Corps Home, or preparing a box for the
Soldiers Home al Sandusky, their loving hands
have been most helpful.
IL was the wish of the Corps, suggested by
Chaplain Maggie Rhodes. to make these women
honorary members Of the WR.C, but as our
rules forbid, they were duly elected. the Corps
comforting badges and remittng initiation fees
and dues, and proceeding tn the home of COmrade
Thrall, they were initiated. Neither was able
to attend a meeting, on account of feeble health,
and the compliment extended them by the
Corps, as well As their attendance in numbers,
was deeply appreciated by tue recipients When
the initiation services were over refreshments
were served under tile auspices OF Mesdames
Davidson and Thrall. Greetings were received
from Past Department President Mary A.
Lyon.
Lucy W. Hamilton. Past Junior Vice Presi-
dent Department of Ohio. was surprised by
members Of her CORPS. Orvile, and given
beautiful June birthday party at her handsome
suburban home. The W,R.C. were accom-
panied by comrades and members of their
families, and from ample parors TO shady lawn
there was continuous scene of beauty and
activity.
The OrviIle Corps has sustained great loss in
the death of Victoria Seas. The last words of
the dying girl were - have seen Heaven;
the light is so beautiful 9ood-by, good-by."
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Department CORES pendent Martha J. George
of Concord. reports from that Department the
same activity on Memorial Day that prevailed
i'm other States. There. as elsewhere the OBJ.
servances were more extensive than usual, and
the Relief Corps entered more inlelligently
into their duties.
Many Corps served lunch to the comrades.
At STAFFORD, with W.R.C membership of only
10, supper WAS prepared for 300 guests.
In many of The public schools patriotic ex-
ercises carried out May 90 when the flag
salute, which is fast becoming universal, was
invariably given.
The Department of New Hampshire have
adopted permanent badge, which will be worn
at l4th National Convention, st. Paul, for the
first time.
The annual Reunion at Wiers will be held
the last week in August. There is a prospect
of large attendance Corporal Tanner and
wife have been invited, he is a favorite
among the veterans.
Miss Harriet z. Dame, tho beloved New
Hampshire rTny Nurse, who had her leg frac-
tured by being run over by bicycle, is at her
home N Concord for the Summer. She RECEIVERS
slowly.
Penacook, West Concord, Center Barnstead,
and Concord Corps, all from Concord, recently
visited the Soldiers Home at Tilton. All are
enthusiastic over their visit and the reception
accorded them. Comfuandant and Mrs. Smith
are well fitted to manage the institution, and
the inmates seem contented and happy
The Soldiers Iiome grounds are very at
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new hospital fills need often expressed aud
is well suited 10 its purpose. The Corps Of
New Hampshire feel great pride in their part
in furnishing the hospital. District meetings
have been held throughout the State and re-
suit in much good.
. New Hampshire will indorse the effort to
elect Agnes Hitt. of Indiana, National Presi-
dent. The recommendation OF National Pres-
dent Turner 20 express by vote the apprecia-
ton of Gen. FsrchIlds services by the Corps
was fully Endorsed by Department President
Dodge aud observed by numerous Corps.
LIFE WELL SPENT.
The poet has said, 1--WE live in deeds. not
years" Yet, when one is spared many years
to bless the lives of all around them, we SEQ
the full meaning OF the words. Mrs. Ann
Reyburn, 4 member of ID. NJ. Rouzer Corps,
3l3, Tippecanoe City, o., passed from labor To
reward at the ripe old age OF 81 years, and
now enjoys the perfect peace of the children
of God.
Mrs. Reyhurn vas faithful, earnest Chris.
tian worker in the Methodist Church 70 years |
Her loyalty TO church and country was remark
able. Being full of patriotism, she cheerfully |
gave her sons to her country in the hour of
need. ~
few years since, she joined d. M. Rouzer
Corps, and was initiated hy her daughter-in-
law, Ella Bell Wood wari, then President OF
1913. Many will recall her visit to the 10Th De.
partment Convention. Although very feeble. |
she wished TO look upon that body of loyal
women.
Mrs. Reyburn has been great sufferer for
her death is sweet rest. and uniting
with loved ones in ,never.cnding eternity.