The National tribune., 1896-10-01

UNE, tnat our frlenQS In the NOrtn may huoW
| that we are band of loyal women, standing
by the Grand Army and taking no stock in the
Abbeville resolutions:
| Whereas the Teachers Institute, lately held in
Abbeville. Ga. passed resolution In which the
teachers pledged themselves to teach the boys and
girls OF Georgia that their fathers were patriots ana
| not traitors; and
Whereas The members of Colony Corps. 2, Fitz-
gerald. sincerely believe that such Instructions IN
| the schools of Fitzgerald would not only humate
our children. but tend to discord and confusion in
our school; and
Whereas history Injuries no and must be
taught in schools, earnestly protest against
the discussion OF and instruction In partisan polllcs
in Fitzgerald schools. believing il would only widen
the breach of sectiOnalism and forestal and annni
our efforts for peace, harmony and brotherly kind.
| Resolved That we, the wives mothers and sisters
Of the Woman's Relief Corps in Fitzgerald. 90-odd
strong. backed by public sentiment, petition your
honorable body your influence to tue fullest
extent in securing teachers for our city schools
who are not in sympathy with the support Of the
Abbeville resolutions.
Respectfully submitted.
Mrs Nettie G. Hall,
Mrs. Dr. Coo,
Mrs. Emma Piper,
Hattie A. Dempey. President.
Committee. W.R.C.
The resolution of the Abbeville teachers, re-
ferred to above, is as follows:
Resolced That the teachers of Wiregrass Ga, in
Convention assembled at Abbevile, send greeting
70 the veterans of Lees army Happy in
united country. we pledge you that we will teach
the boys and girls of Georgia that their fathers
were patriots and not traitors.
MINNEAPOLIS RECEPTION.
Department Correspondent Bertha M. Allen,
OF Minnesota, reports q delightful reception
given by Past Department President Nettie M.
Norton. Minneapolis, at Rollins Post Hall. in
honor OF Past National President Emma Stark
Hampton and Department President Marie
Hasenwinkls. About 300 members of the
Womsn's Relief Corps were present to greet
one of the great National leaders and congratu-
late the new National Senior Vice. President
upon her wel.won honors. Tho decorations
were handsome and appropripte to the occa-
| sion.
Among the many Minnesota Posts which
carried flags or banners presented by their re-
spective auxiliary Corps prior to the Both Ma
tional Encampment, GAR. were Geo. N. Nor
gan Post. 8. Minneapolis. President Deborah
Sutton, of Morgan Corps, 4, presented the
beautiful silk flag, which was accepted by Com
mander s. II. Wright in a stirring speecN.
Three cheers were given by the comrades for
Corps 4.
At the last meeting of Morgan Corps Past
National President Emma Stark Hampton and
Department President Marie Hssenwinkle
were among the many guests present. The
latter was presented q beautiful bouquet of roses
Reed.
WORKING PENNAMTTEs.
correspondent writes of the good work
done by Corps g. New Albany. Pa, beginning
with Memorial service on May 16; comrades
present BY invitation. few days later Post
and Corps attended by invitation meeting of
tho Literary Society Of Laddsburg when .
patriotic program suitable to the season was
successfully carried out. In all the observances
~,f Il f,II
and in all their work SO nobly done they show
how proud they are to be auxiliary to the
Grand Army of the Republic.
President Emma j. Jones had patriotic
gathering at her home upon the occasion of the
wedding reception of Maggie Williams, mar
ried Aug. IL to Edgar Jones, her only son,
Maggie is a member of Corps 81, which added
interest to the event. Many were the con-
gratulations and good wishes of the assembled
friends and coworkers of the happy pair.
w.R.c. FLOWER MISSION.
Mrs. C. c. Churchill. Joliet, H., in writing
of the flower mission inaugufated by the De-
partment of Indiana, W.R.C, says: ut is a
grand and inspiring thought and ought to be
adopted by every Relief Corps in the land.
How fitting that We remember our living
heroes and realize how noble it is to tighten
the burden of those about u.s."
Our correspondent writes that the Relief
Corps of Illinois are responding to the good
cause of erecting monument to the memory Of
Emily Lippincott, who served as an Army
Nurse in the great struggle for the preservation
of the Union. 1t will be fitting memorial of
womsn's devotion to our country's defenders
and an honor to the W.RC.
The Corps of Joliet has contributed largely
towards the furnishing of comforts to the Illi-
nois Relief Corps Home at Wilmington, and it
cannot be said Of the Corps that they have let
single life 60 ont without assistance.
DEPARTMENT OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Department Correspondent josephine Fol.
som reports North Dakota Corps /, doing good
work and fast increasing in mem bership Last
year the Corps presented the Post with hand
some silk dag to carry in their parades and this
year with bunting Gag to foat over G.A Hall.
They have also given q flag to the Y. M. {. A.
for their building and one for every school in
the city.
In addition to the fine organ sent last Winter
to the Soldiers Home at Lisbon the Corps of
North Dakota have added sofa pillsws cushions,
head.rests, pictures, aud large bible.
The visit of Mrs. Lorain J. Pitkin, of Chicago,
10 reported in Valley City. She was rendered
q reception at the residence of Major and Miss
Black. She 10 described q woman of ability
and pleasing presence, who created . most favor.
able impression upon all who met her.
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON.
At tho Grand Army Reunion held ct Me-
hama. Ore, the afternoon program was under
the auspices of the Woman's Relief Corps. The
first evening the Campfire was conducted by
Col. Baker. The Relief Corps program was en-
thusiastic with addresses, songs and recitations
Tho weather WAS fine and attendance good.
Mrs. r. E. Wands, Of Salem. was among the
eloquent speakers.
The mock court-martiai, on tho last day,
created great deal Of amusement. The read
ing Of the National song Red, White aud
Blue" BY Mrs. Wands, of Salem, with choir ac-
compartment on the chorus, and the presenta-
tion of nag to the rising generation by the
GAR. and W.R.C. was stirring number.
Alta joint meeting Of the GAR. and W.R.C.
the following organization committee for the
next Reunion vas appointed; Comrades Fem
Wanda