The National tribune., 1896-08-27
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters~--Notes from Departments.
fowA.s CANDIDATE

Before Fourteenth National Convention.
Aid to Patriotic Teaching-The Flag In
Observation-Disclosures Liberty Ben-Indi-
ana and Her Flower Mission-West Vir-
ginia's War President.
IowAs CANDIDATE.
Department Correspondent Mary T. Fred
erck, Corning, Iowa, writes that the Depart
ment Convention At Cedar Rapids gave new
impetus to Relief Corps work in that State, as
shown in the fact that things have been BOOM
ing ever since. She says:
"Helen r. Griffith, our energetic Depart
ment President, would not let us rest If we
wanted to- The relief work of the W.R.C. IS
small in Iowa, but there are so many avenues
of philanthropic work open to us that to be
idle is out of the question.
"The subject of patriotic teaching is univer-
sally agitated throughout the State, and there
hardly is found a schoolhouse in city, town, or
country that does not proudly float Old Glory,
and few are the teachers who do not enjoy
teaching the lessons of loyalty and the salute
to our beautiful flag, suggested to them by Re-
lief Corps Committees on Patriotic Teaching.
"There is no discord in Relief Corps work IN
Iowa; in local, District and Department work
ali is harmony and peace. 1t could not be
otherwise with such mother as we nave
advisor, counselor and friend, one to whom We
can 60 With all our joys or perplexities."
Our correspondent pays royal tribute to lowa's
mother, Department President Griffith, and
says that the Iowans will proudly present her
name before 14th National Convention for the
office of Chairman of the Executive Board.
President Griffetb," she adds, "has been
an inspiration to Relief Corps work throughout
our entire State, and the same Qualities VIII
lend excellence to her work as NATIONAL OIL
Ger. She is familiar with our work in every
detail her executive ability is of an exceptional
utorn cha is pyfOlleG q.
votion and zeal in our high cause.
"The Iowa delegation will deem it rare
privilege to ask for the woman they trust and
love this responsible place in the National
Councils of the W.R.C., and Iowas 249 Corps
and S.426 members confident that National
interests will be strengthened and conserved
when Helen R. Griffith shall have become an
official guardian.
I'VE are proud that Iowa is to be honored by
furnishing the Chief Conductor for National
Convention, and feel sure the honor will be
worthily bestowed"
AID TO PATRIOTIC TEACHING.
The value of song in patriotic teaching is as
great now as when one of the wisest oil men
| said: - Let me write the songs OF nation ana
/ care not who makes the laws" And so great
has been the demand for the Acme HaUersack,
with its varied programs of songs and exercises,
that Col. ]. C. o. Redington, Syracuse, N. Y,
| has wisely decided to give up his space, in
future, to this important branch of veteran
service.
The new number has suggestive cover !;
and Gags, patriotic books and pictures and
Declaration of independence charts are among
the premiums offered for clubs. The Relief
| Corps are finding this publication invaluable
in their onward march of patriotic teaching.
WE LOVE OUR GLORIOUS FLAG.
Col J. c. O. Redingsoa, In Acme Harcrsdck.
With lapny voices ringing
From vale to mountain crag.
In loyalty we're singing
We love our glorious flag.
Our greatness all confessng
Whereer banner goes;
Our equal rights bring blessing
No other Nation knows
One language we're alleging,
One flag DER all above;
To God and country pledging
Our heads and hearts in love.
Our glorious flag of beauty,
An inspiration. too;
For it let ali full duty
In true devotion do.
Discord prevailing never.
In peace Old Glory wave
Ger our one land forever,
The home Of the free and brave.
Chorus-od Glory floating DER US,
The flag Of liberty,
Bids patriots with full chorus,
Sing JOY songs Of the free.
THE FLAG IN MICHIGAN.