The National tribune., 1896-08-27


ciate now what they have done for the preser-
walton of the Union, and to enjoy the beauty
and fragrance of Gods messengers of peace !;
not wait till they are laid beneath the sod be-
fore we come with our offerings
The Corps arc to furnish cards and narrow
ribbons. On one side of these cards is written.
From W.R.C, No.. Flower Mission" and
on the other suitable Scripture text. 1t is in
tended to have these cards distributed among
W.R.C. members, SO that when they hear OF
sick ness in the family of soldier, flowers may
be sent with one of these cards attached. Inc
number Of bouquets thus distributed should DO
reported to the Chairman of the Flower Mis-
sion Committee.
We should not only remember the comrades.
but our own members. and those whom others
are apt to forget. l believe in this work we
will have brought peace and comfort into many
darkened homes which eternity alone Will re-
veal.
"God might have made the earth bring forth
Enough for great and small.
The oak tree. and the cedar tree.
Without flower at all.
"our outward life requires them NOT
Then wherefore had they birth!
To minister delight to man;
To beautify the earth.
"To comfort man-to whisper hope,
WIENER his faith is dim:
For who so careh for the flowers
viii much more care Tor Him..
WEST vIRGINIA's PRESIDENT.
1t is a matter of regret that we have been
unable to secure photograph of Maria Il.
Leeds, who is serving her second year as De-
partment President of West Virginia.
This energetic and patriotic woman was the
daughter of the Hon. Richard Sheckels OF
Hagerstown, Nd, one of the most earnest and
fearless Union men of that State. Four years
IF har fo cnl1i MT
from the small squads Of Confederatss who, at
various times, searched her home to the great
army of Gen. Lee that marched by to Gettys-
burg and on the Union SIDE from the large
armies that marched through or were en-
camped about town to the single soldier who
continued the siege until she surrendered to
him few years after the close of the war.
President Leeds was pupil at the we'll
known Hagerstown Seminary when the Union
forces converted the building into a hospital,
and during those months she was daily Wis.,
tor, bringing dainties and comforts to the SOL
diers.
Less than four years ago the Department of
West Virginia was organized, and in that short
time Mrs. Leeds has been honored by being
chosen President Of the Grafton Corps, delegate
at-large to the National Convention at Pitts
burg, an officer on the Department staff, an
| Aid on the National staff and now, for the
| second year, President Of the Department.
| In her the true spirit of Fraternity, Charity,
and Loyalty finds, its best expression. She is
| pushing forward the cause of patriotic teach
| ing, and expects to Introduce the Patriotic
| Primer in the schools of Grafton at an early
| day. In several rooms the Flag Salute has
been in use for nearly two years. On last
| Children's Day in her own church it was intro
| duced by her, and she hopes to make its use
| permanent expressing the hope that it could
be placed in all the churches in connection
with chldren's doipgs.T
| SOUTH Dakota.
Department Correspondent Helen Hobbs, OF
| South Dakota, writes cncouragingly of Relief
| Corps prospects in that Department.. Conven-
| ton held at Watertown was an enthusiastic
| gathering, marking the close of successful
year, under the faithful leadership of Depart
ment President Fife Mcmillan.
| summary of the annual reports showed
] an increase in mem bership and an increased
interest in Relief Corps work all along the
| line. The citizens Of Watortown evinced their
| interest in the good cause by providing gener-
Gus hospitality, free of cost, to all officers and
delegates
| Campfires burned brightly every evening,
and speeches, songs and recitations were brim-
| full OF enthusiasm. Free lunches at noon by
the WR.C. of Watertown. A motor ride to
Lake Kampaska was one of the pleasures of the
week
| Following are the officers, with Adelia Hale
| Conner President, Headquarters Hot Springs,
| in the Black Hill country: Pres Adelia Hale
! Connor Hot Springs; s. V.-P. Emma NJ. Cook,
| Huron; ]. V.-P.. Ermna Carpenter, Water
town; Sec, Carrie M. Cleveland, Hot Springs
Treas, sophronia NJ. Lucas Hot Springs
Chap. Alice NJ. Picker, Fankton ms, Mile
Sharfet, Canton Counselor, Eppie Mcmillan,
Pierre; !. and j.. Rose w. Pease, WATERFOWL.
DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA.
The Departmental Montana. W.R.C., Head
! quarters South Butte, is presided over by
Amitys p. Manchester, who removed to Mon
tana from Battle Creek, Mich. where she was
a member of Farragut Relief Corps, No. 2.
She is a New Yorker by birth. having been
born in the town of Manchester, Ontario County
Jan. 10, 1916. In 1867 she was married to p. II
| Manchester, of Battle Creek, who served his
| country as a private in the ranks.
| In 1884, when Farragut Corps was instituted
she became a member, serving two years and 8
half as Treasurer and one year as President
| Removing to Montana in 1890, she became q
charter member OF Lincoln corps, D, serving as
its first President.
At the second annual Convention, Depart
of Montana, she was elected Department Senior
| Vice. President, and at the third Convention
was chosen President She brings to her office
excellent qualifications, and has entered upon
| q vigorous administration.
The full staff of officers follows: 8. V.-P.
Ella M. Edsall, Bozeman; j. V.-P., Mary E
Short Livingston; Sec, Jessie Bradley, Soutl
Butte; Treas, Mary e. Sires Great Falls
Chap, Nettie M. Williams, Philipsburg; Coun
selor, Frances f. Moore, Missoula; Ins., Anne
liza A. Lamb, Bozeman; l. and /. Officer. Mary
NJ Eckland. Helena. Executive Board, Mary
Skillen, Livingston Susie T. Priest. Helena
Berth Bnck, Great Falls; Susie Berthond, Phil
lipsburg; Hestor Thayer, Great Falls.
Isabella Kirkendall, of Helena, has been mad
Press Correspondent of the Department o
Montana, and Alice rRoberts, South Butte
Chairman of thee Committee on Patrioti
Teaching, with associates at Helena, Livings
ton, Bozeman. Philipsburg. Great Falls, Butte
Missoula Sheridan, and Columbia Falls.
DEPARTMENT OF MAINE.
Department Correspondent Inzetta A. Sinai
reports that John K. Adams Corps, of Gorham
Me-, have voted to place flag over every school,
: house in the town, and the members are en-
tering enthusiastically supon their patriot
campaign. $50.
A lawn party at the home of Col and Mr..
, Henry X. Mllettes under the auspices of tn
, Relief Corps, was complete in all its appoint
ments and realized goodly sum for the Corp
| treasury. ~
, The dedication .ot Waldo County Gran
, Army Building at Unity called forth tn
] largest attendance of veterans and their friend
, ever since in that part Of the country. c.
Pilley Corps, Unity, presented handsome fla
f to the Clough Veterans Association, throug
the gifted Secretary, Helen Chase Thoma
? DR.. A. J. Billings, of, Freedom, accepted it o