The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-07

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Refrain-for every verse:
| Der them Glory faithful guard will keep:
Calmly resting, sleeping a soldiers sleep
| TENNESSEE CONVENTION.
| The Fifth annual Convention, Department
| of Tennessee, held in Knoxville, was an EN-
1 thusastic assemblaye. Department Presiden
! Jane M. s. Case delivered All interesting ad
| dress, reviewing the work of the year. Presi
dent Josephine c. Zeigler, of Knoxville spok'
earnestly upon the best way to interest tb'
public in WR.C. work, and upon the import
ance OF teaching patriotism in the schools
| The flag salute was .exemplifed. An elegant
| lunch was served by Maynard Corps.
| Aida G. Rule, of Knoxville, was elected
| Department President.
| KANSAS CONVENTION.
The Kansas Convention, ". re, held at Be-
| lott, was large and representative; the address
! of Department President Emma Il. Alrich able
| and comprehending the work OF successful
year. and all the official reports of highest
| interest.
Beloit hospitality was at its best, and the
W.R.C. did themselves proud in tho entertain
| ment Of guests and pleasures provided.
summary OF tho report Of Department Sec
| rotary Roe Alrich was rs follows:
Other than money for relef.............. 800 ID
s7.O6o 81
Number of soldiers assisted. Sos.
Number in soldiers families, :, Ill.
Total number assisted. 3.6i2
Ten new Corps were organized.
Department Treasurer Helen A. Edwards
reported Department finances in good coudi-
ton. with a cash balance of over 81, 100 AMI no
debts. Kansas Corps gave last year S209.95 to
the National Relief Corps Home.
The following officers were elected Pres,
Julia Chase, Hiawatha; S. V. p, Margaret
Griffith, Emporia; J. " p, Matte Clark. Be-
lott; Treas. Helen Edwards, Lawrence; Chap,
Julia PlatZ, Howard.
Department. President AIrich retires from
office with happy consciousness of having
greatly extended tho lines of patriotism and
fraternal relief in the Sunfower State.
MONTANA CONVENTION.
Past Department President Frances E. Moore
Missoula, Mont, reports very enthusiastic and
profitable Department Con vention ut Bozeman,
representing nine Corps. with an aggregate
membership of 32f, gain of 50 members the
past year. The Relief Corps at Bozeman is
greatly complimented upon its hospitable en-
teriainment.
Convention met in connection with 10Th an
nual Encampment, Department. of Montana
GA K, and the comrades paid the Relief Corps
a most gallant tribute by taking a recess ut
their opening session and marching in a body
to Masonic Hall. where Convention was held.
to listen to the address of the Department
President aud publicly compliment upon
their noble work on behalf of the GAR. De-
partment Commander Fish and National Chap
lain Ilif were the spokesman of the Grand
Army.
William English Corps held reception in
honor of the GAR. and W.R.C, and enter
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about $50 Grand Army delegates and visitors
present and 60 members of the WRC., the
largest number ever assembled together in
Montana.
a pleasant feature of Convention was the ex-
cursion given the Relief Corps by the Gallatin
Railway Company to the Experiment Station
of the Agricultural College, where an interest
ing hour was spent.
The evenings were given up to patriotic pro-
grams and social festivities beginning with a
reception at the Opera House, rendered by the
Grand Army and Relief Corps of Bohemian to
their guests; citizens of the place were present
in large numbers.
An address of welcome by Comrade r. NJ.
Pierce and responses by National Chaplain
Iliff. of the GAR; address by Department
President Moore; vocal selection, Underneath
Old Gory's Folds" by Josie Van Tassel, and
Desarte drill, flag salute and war songs by Miss
features of the program.
After the reception at the Opera House, Will
liam English Corps served sandwiches and
coffee, and bareback tied with red, white asd
blue ribbon, which many kept as souvenirs.
The second evening there was grand ban |
quet at the Bozeman Hotel, provided by Boze-
man Post and Relief Corps. The hall was |
decorated, and roses were before |
each plate. The Entire Nous Orchestra dis |
coursed sweet music. The menu embraced |
every variety of good things, embracing Gala.
tin Valley turkey, Spring chicken foraged by
from Prices lett wing Comrade Nix. |
on's ranch butter. Saratoga chips a la W.R.C., |
and Lyman Creek water.
Among those responding to toasts were Past |
Department. President Isabella Kirkendall. of |
Helena. Department President Moore was
presented solid gold chain and charm set |
with Montana stones, on behalf of the W.RC. |
Of Montana.
Department officers follow: Pres. Amytis
Manchester. Butte; s. v. p, Ella NJ. Edsall,
Bozeman; j. V. p, Mary L. Short, Livingston;
Treas, Mary Z. Sires, Great Falls Chap, Nettie
NJ. Williams. Philipsburg. Executive Board,
Mary s. KILN, Livingston; Susie F. Priest
Helena; Bertha Buck, Great Falls; Susie
Phiipsburg; Hesta Thayer, Great
Falls.
Past Commanders Dolman, Kesler and Sand
'rs bore greetings from Encampment to Con-
1enton, and expressed soldiers thanks for
Ioman's faithful and efficient work.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
Margaret E. Bell, Correspondent, writes that
Liacon Corps, San Francisco. celebrated it's
9th anniversary by n banquet. Covers were
aid for 300. Past National Secretary Jennie
3ross was among those responding to the
casts. The occasion was made memorable to
he Corps by receiving, a gift from the Post,
esolutions illuminated, embossed, and hand
omely framed.
Reynolds Corps, Santa Cruz, conducted a
beautiful W.R.C. service ut the funeral of
emily Brannan, a worthy member whose loss
hey deeply mourn.
Reynolds Corps gave a dance and entertain
nent to defray the expenses of Department
which meets at Santa Cruz the
resent week.
John A. Dick Corps, San Jose, gave a recent
eception in honor of Past National Secretary
ennie Bross, of Chicago The hall was floral