The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-10-08
LADIES OF THE GAR.
National President Catherine e. Hirsa
Issues General Orders.
LOUISVILLE Ky Sent 25 la

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept 25, 1896.
Being called upon to assume the office Of
National President of our beloved Order by
the voice of the 10Th annual Convention, held
in st. Paul, Mimi, Sept I. 2, 3, and 4 1896, I
accept this most honorable position, being
elected by the Convention to fill the third term.
/ wish to thank all my sisters for this and
with firm and steadfast determination, and
your assistance. and the aid of Him who
ruleth all, to return to you unimpaired the
honor with which You have clothed me.
To this end / bespeak the hearty cooperation
of every member of the Order. Let Us DO Of
one mind and have but one aim, and the sue
cessful prosecution of our labors will be known
in every town and hamlet of our beloved Order,
the Ladies of the GAR.
The following sisters we're duly elected and
installed Pres, Catherine E. Hirst Louisville,
KY; s. V.-P., A. T. Anderson, Minneapolis,
Mimi; J. V.-P.. Sarah A. Mason, Ord. Neb;
Treas, Florence C. George, Third and G streets,
Washington, ID. c.; Chap, Thankful 81. Law
ton. Lynn, Mass; Councillor, Laura McNair,
Collingwood. N. j. Council of Administration,
Allie Hopkins King6sher, Okla: Lydia j.
Smith, Allegheny, Pa; Flora II. Davy, Duluth,
Mimi.
The following appointments are announced:
Sec, N. Fl. Ross, 1913 w. College ST., Louisville,
KY; Ias.. Carrie v. Sheriff, SO union avenue,
Allegheny. Pa. Cor. Secs Frances L. II ubbard,
233 West Congress St, Chicago ILL.,; A. c. Curing,
456 Twenty fourth street, Milwaukee Wis;
Matte J. Huffman. Emporia. Kan; A. III. Hall,
Highland Pond, VT; Eliza J. Fairbrothsr,
Providence, r. l.; Maggie c. Gage, Iinkvills,
Mich; Anna d. MobIey. Santa Rosa, Cal;
Bertha E. Kruer, St. Louis No.: e. E. Brown
ing, Lafayette. Ind. Mrs. Geo. w. Williams,
jr.. Buffalo, N. Y; Mary A. Strickland. CAM
den, N. j.; Rachel Doran, Pittsburg Pa; E.
NJ Burch, Louisville. KY; Hattie p. Clark,
Little Rock. Ark; A. nj. Sawyer. Portland. Me-:
Lou J. Broyles, New Whatcome, WASH; Mary
Cook, Columbus. o.; M. J. Drake, Clinton,
Iowa; Ruth E. Foote, Denver, Colo; Martins
F. Gilmore, Lynn. Mass; Martha Risley, Al
bany. Ore; Lille Babbift. Putnam. Conn; e.
E. Pickett, Nashville, Tenn; A. i. Payne,
Woonsocket, 8. D.: A. C. Parker, Natchez Miss;
A. q. Hunter, Ord, Neb.; Anna NJ. Hall, Wheel
ing. West Va.
The duties of the Corresponding Secretaries
are to answer all communications sent them by
the Grand Army Posts, or from persons eligible
to membership, desiring the establishment of
Circles. reporting the same to Department.
Headquarters when in States or Territories
where Departments exist, or to National Head.
quarters when in States or Territories where De-
partments have not yet been formed, for further
action or advice. They are also empowered to
establish Circles, and install officers in States
and Territories having no Department.. and
NAV, with the consent of the Departments
President, act where Departments exist.
The following committees have been sp.
pointed:
Badge COMMITTEES Jennie Irvine, New Al
bany, Ind; Maria P. Cshoon, Elyris, o.; Mrs.
Fred King, Philadelphia. Pa.
Gold Star Committee-Julia Gordon, To.
peka Kan; Jennie Hormell, Louisville, KY;
Mary A. Bishop, Columbus. o.
Printing Committee-Laura McNair Cole
lingwood, N. j.; Mrs. De Mott, New York
City; Maria Ely, Bristol. Pa.
In compliance with the order of the National
Convention have appointed Laura McNsir to
attend to the compiling and printing of the
proceeding of the 10th National Convention.
National Headquarters are hereby estab-
blished at 210 East st. Catherine street, Louis.
vile, Ky.
need not dwell on the duties of all or any
Department or subordinate officers, knowing
that all are animated with love for our land
and its noble defenders, and all that is possible
to be done will be well done. My dear sisters,
do not get discouraged, for God will stand by
those that are right as He stood by the boys
in blue" from 81 to 60. The victory will yes
be ours, for We sacrificed all we had for our
flag and our country-our fathers, husbands,
brothers, and sons. Be true to your obliga-
ton. Stand firm and true to one another, as
shall stand by you all, q true soldiers friend,
and our Order will go steadily forward, relieve
ing distress wherever found, caring for the
widow and the fatherless.
NV dear sisters, let US not forget our grand
and noble Sons of Veterans for we will expects
great and dobe work of them, as their old
sires' duties will soon be done. In conclusion,
my sisters, let Us go ON in the good work. each
doing all that our hands find to do, asking the
Great Helpers aid. Thus working and watch.
ing the reward is sure, for Joy cOmeth in the
morning"
CATHERINE E. HIRsr
National President
MAMIE h Ross National Secretary