Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-22
THEWOMAN's RELIEF CORPS
Department President, Mas. Balm, Issues
Memorial Bay orders.
Preparations for 4PkrtfeipatinE In the
Observation-Disclosures Of the Corps
Will Aid the ii. A. r.. II

MIS-. Georgia g. Baan, president, Depart
ment OF the Potomac Woman's Relief
Corps, has promulgated General Order No
8, detailing the program to be observed
May 81. The order saws:
memorial day being near at hand. it is
appropriate that the attention of every
member Of the Woman's Relief Corps in
this department should be directed to that
event 1t is day in which the war-worn
veterans Of the republic, the women COM
posing the Relief Corps the sons ana
daughters Of veterans, and all loyal peo-
PIE throughout this broad land should
fraternize in strewing flowers on the graves
OF those who died that the flag of our coun-
Try might noat In honor. and be respected
among all nations. It is day in which
we cultivate and disseminate lessons of
cnarlty toward all and renew obligations
OF loyalty to our country.
Members to Assist.
Inc national convention ordained the
observance Of Memorial day. and enjoins
Its members to aid and assist the Grand
Army of the Republic in commemorative
the deeds of their fallen comrades and to
endeavor to bring about proper recogni-
ton of the day.
TO the end that these requirements be
1uily observed, 1t is earnestly recommend,
ed that every corps throughout this de-
partment, and every member thereof will
DO their utmost in assisting our comrades
in every manner possible and it is espe-
cially recommended that the services of
school children be utilized in the observ-
ance OF the day and its impressive cere-
monies, thus early sowing the seed that
snail develop into love Of country.
Omit No Grave.
Il cannot too forcibly remind the men,
bers of our order of the necessity of care
In decorating the graves of comrades in
order that none be omitted, and that the
last resting place of our deceased members
be not overlooked in this particular
Let us prepare some tribute for those
who sleep in unknown graves, where no
loving hand will cover them over with
beautiful howers,' and where only the
whispering winds chant requiems over
their lowly beds Neither would forget
those who sleep beneath southern skies.
" They are tenting today in their last camp
ground.
Sleeping in their low green graves;
abound,
Ger all the old flag waves
The Death Roll.
1.-The death roll of those who have been
deeply interested in our work lengthens
rapidly. Many familiar faces we miss,
who. year after year, worked by our side,
but they have passed over the river and
are now in that faraway home of the SOUL
In weaving your garlands for loved ones,
Irvine in some choice flowers in remem-
brance of Susie NJ McCabe. Sarah ]. Neal,
Martha c. Burgess, Elvira B. Sheldon and
others whose memories We should ever
keep green.
Corps presidents will see that chap
lains make a full report of Memorial day
work, and also report the deaths of men,
bers during the year, to the department
chaplain. by June Is.
Corps presidents will appoint a commit
tee of five, who win report for duty on
Sunday, May 80, at G. A. r. Hall, at 10
O'Clock am.
Corps are requested to make the usual
contributions in order to provide luncheon
for comrades at Arlington.
Sympathy Extended.
1.-The sympathy of the department is ex-
tended to department chaplain, Mrs. A. E.
Chambers, because Of the loss she has
sustained in the death Of her husband, o.
Through the department secretary, Mrs.
Julia Mason Layton. the nine corps, conf
prising the department have received
copies and will carry out the Instructions
fully. member of Logan Corps will, as
usual, attend to the decorating of isolated
graves in Fairfax county, Va =+r1 -5-
All the corps are preparing to attend the
ceremonies in the various cemeteries in the
District.
Flag Day.
Flag day, June IA, there will be instruc-
tive and interesting ceremonies in one of
our large churches. under the direction of
the committee on patriotic teaching, Mrs.
NJ S. Gist, Mrs. NJ. NJ North, Mrs. S. F.
Van Doren, Mrs Vina M. Calhoun and Mrs.
F. B. Shields.
Eloquent speakers have been secured fer
short addresses, well-known musicians will
add an attraction to the program and pa
triotic features will be introduced by school
children of the city.