The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-05-28
LOYAL HOME WORKERS.
Plea for Flag Fund by the National Treas

ARE WE TRUE TO OUR MoTTo2

ARE WE TRUE TO OUR MOTTO?
"Pro Patra For Our Country!
Is there any organization which has nobier
motto than that? Our country, the whole of
these grand United States, whore We all be-
lieve in union there is strength"
The l.. H.W. is an organization composed Of
intelligent, patriotic people, young and old, and
we claim as our objects and aims the promotion
Of Progress and Patriotism, as much as is with
in our power.
Have we accomplished as much in these lines
as we could, as we should, and as much as
might be pected of us?
One of the acts we have done during the past
year has been to present to the little country
school at Stevensburg, Va flag and from the
enthusiastic letters and cordial thanks received
from those to whom the flag was sent, VIC can
all realize how much good it has done-how
much interest it has awakened. And besides
teaching patriotism, il has already had an in
faence towards progress as well, in more ways
than one, in that neighborhood.
Surely we. the l.. H.W., have every reason to
feel encouraged, aud TO feel that our efforts in
that direction were fully appreciated
Are we to let the good work stop here? Is
there nothing moro we could do in the same
line?
Some time ago it was suggested by our edi-
tor that flag fund be raised, and that dona-
tions for the same be sent 10 the Treasurer.
You VIII doubtless be interested to know how
this fund is progressing, and how many are
willing TO help in SO worthy object.
! must confess il is not such report as / am
proud 20 make. Since last December. when
the flag fund was placed in my hands, / have
received just cue contribution towards il. That
was 25 cents, sent by Massachusetts soldier,
now over so years of age, who is living in Mis-
souri,. He has for long time been much in
terested in our work, and always ready to help
in every good cause.
Where are all the young people of our organ
ization? 1t is well enough to write about
being patriotic our noble aims ETC., but how
much better TO
DO noble deeds. not dream them all day long"
We have about 900 members in the Loyal
Home Workers and five cents from each would
make flag fund of $50 From the 5000 and
more whose names are enrolled as &C. mem
beers, we surely might expect some help and ill
terest.
1t has probably been purely neglect on the
part Of many that no notice was taken OF the
suggestion of our editor in regard To contribu-
tons for this fund, but, as have reason to be-
lieve, many will become interested and willing
TO help carry cut our objccis, Progress and
Patriotism, as we all should do who claim Pro
Patria as our motto.
hope soon to hear from many, and also
hope that in the not distant future may have
flag fund. 1t is not that wish TO get large
fund and keep it on hand. but we wish to
spend IL, aud by SO doing spread "Old Glory
where it is not SO well known as in our own
circles, and where the flag our fathers saved
will have grand influence over all who see it.
Loyalty yours
Mary L. Best, Treasurer L.H.W., Stonebam,
Mass
THE sUNFLoWER CIRCLE.
hall I,n;~
meeting at Beloif, Kan, at the time of tile
Grand Army Encampment and Relief Corps
Convention. The meeting was in tho nature
of a pleasant reunion and promotion of the in-
terests OF Progress and Patriotism in Kansas.
Headquarters were established in the Chris
tian church, where all meetings were held,
and a vote Of thanks was extended the church
authorities and entertainers generally. Mrs.
Estella Edgccomhe distributed large number
of flag salute rituals to be given teachers near
the homes oil members receiving them.
Leon l.. Roberts, Secretary aud Treasurer
who furnishes the report, notes the marriage of
John Cooper, formerly of kingfsher, Okla,
since last Reunion, to a young woman from
Missouri, and Laura Cooper of Great Bend, is
Mrs. VIM. Clare. He extends. congratulations
from associates all.
Members are urged to forward dues for the
current year without solicitation Member
ship application blanks may be secured by adj
dressing Bertha Schupp, Hiawatha, or Mrs. E.
\. Eigecombe, Phillipsburg Kan.
A resolution OF coincidence was sent from Re-
union to Mrs. Mary Stewart upon the loss of
| her husband.
The following resolution was also passed:
ReSolUed. That we urge upon each and every
| member Of the Suufiower Circle the necessity of
forming local Circles in their respective vicnies
10 incuIcate the teaching Of the principles Of our
/ CIDER.
The following officers and committees form
| the official roster for 1S96'97 They are earn
| est. loyal. wide-awake members of the LOYAL
Home Workers. Let progressive Kansans fall
| into line. and another annual meeting will be
an outpourng OF patriotism such as has not
| been at l.. w. Reunions:
Pres. V. Bertha Schupp. Hiawatha: s V.-P..
| Maggie Jackson Downs J.V-P Lima T. Shep.
herd, Ottowa; Sec. aud Treas, Leon L. Roberts.
| Great Bend; Chap, Chattie Allen. Downs
Sergcant-at-Ar Arms, Gwyda Edgecombe, Phil.
| lipsburg. Council, Mrs. Z. ~ Elgecomb. Phil
| lipsburg; f. Willis Simpson, Great Bend M.
! Ellin Martin, Perry, Okla. Progress Commit
| tee--Minnie Weakly, Washington; Charles
Belcher Enterprise; Hattie Moss Tulsa. Ind.
| Ter. Historic Committee-C. II. Dye, Wells
vile; Daniel voz,, Reading: Efie Harshbar-
| ger. Vinland- Flag Fund Committee--W F.
Volz Reading; Katie f. Hand, Kngfshcr.
| Okla. The Council were requested 10 draw up
| set OF rules aud regulations for the governing
| Of the Sun1ower Circle. and report at the ne x
regular meeting. The Sunlower Circle badge
Was of white satin with the floral emblem aud
| lettering.