The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-02-18
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department. ffe6loen6 mary McC0uly, OF iii.
nois. which was attended by $50 gaests who
called to pay their respects to these high digni.
taries of the Order. Tea was served from Ave
to six by handsome young women, members of
the Order.
On the following day lunch was given in
honor of these officers by President Andrews,
of Cumberland Corps, Chicago. Covers were
laid for 10 people. The table was adorned with
red and blue ribbons, which, with the snowy
linen, made lovely showing of National colors.
At each plate was card embellished with
small silk flag, and all through the lunch the
same designs were carried out
DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS.
Department President Kate Johnson of
Maryland, in last General Orders calls 10Th
annual Convention, Department OF Maryland,
for Feb. % at Grand Army Hall, Baltimore.
Lunch will be furnished in the hall. Exem-
plifcation of the ritual by Emory Corps. Mem
bers of the Grand Army and Sons of Veterans
invited to visit Convention.
President johnson extends thanks to Depart
ment Commander A. S. Cooper, Adj't L. M.
Zimmerman, and ell members of the Grand
Army Staff for conrtesies received throughout
the year.
Department President Julia A. Chase. of
Kansas. has issued circular letter to the Corps
of the Sunfower State urging them to immedi-
ate action in the matter of securing legislative
appropriation on behalf of the proposed Home
and Hospital in that State. The Ellsworth Re-
union Grounds is the proposed site OF the
Home.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
South Dakota suffered all over the State from
the January billiards, but they did not deter
the brave women of the W.R.C. from exercising
the true spirit of fraternal helpfulness on be-
half of the veterans in whose cause they are
banded. Much praise is due them in their
work.
Department Correspondent Helen A. Hobbs
reports that when Inez NJ. Owens inspected
Corps II Mitchell, one woman came Eve miles
to be present on bitter cold day.
An active campaign has been planned by
Corps IL for 1897. The Inspector compliments
them npon their reports and fine ritualistic
work. Post and Corps Joined in joint me-
mortal service in memory of Past Department.
Commander John AckIy, and Department
Treasurer Sophrona M. Lucas.
Canton has had patriotic contest under the
auspices of Gen. Lyon Corps 8, and the four
young women who contested were nearly
matched. The two receiving the highest
next two. beautiful flowers. Vocal and instru-
mental music varied the program.
President Mile Shufelt, who arranged the
patriotic contest, is said to be one of the most
successful in the arrangement of programs in
the State. She is thorough and systematic, and
through her efforts the Corps has raised and
expended largely for charity
New Years dinner served to $50 is the
way Phil Kearny Corps. Yankton. usbered in
the birth OF 1897. Families of the Grand Army
and Relief Corps united with these organize
tions in the festivities. Valencia Baily, the
newly-installed President, has taken up the
work with will. ~.
The Department of South Dakota is putting
forth every effort to raise funds to be used in
n A. ~. T.
Soldiers Home. Anyone wishing a good pic.
ture of "Old Abe" the famous war eagle, can
secure one for 25 cents, thus helping on the
good cause Address Amelia A. Whitfield, De.
partment Treasurer, blot Springs, s. d.
ALL ALONG 4HE LINE.
Georgia A. Scott has been installed President
OF d. c. Russell Corps, 70, Brighton, Mich.
With good staff of officers and assistants they
enter upon prosperous year.
A successful bazaar, supper, and entertain
ment is reported from the Relief Corps of De-
catur, H., the success OFFS which rs largely due
to Past Department Secretary Ellie r. Kennedy,
whose work always tells.s
The roster of the Department of New jersey
numbers 20 Corps; President. Mary NJ. Morse,
Planfeld. &c
Mrs Gen. Thorpe, Forest City, Ore. is lead
ing successful movement on behalf of patri-
otto teaching in the schools of that place. She
las introduced the flag salute, and ordered
supply of patriotic primers from Capt. Wallace
Foster for use in all the schools.
Elizabeth King. Chairman of Committee on
Patriotic Teaching, Catskill, N. Y, reports tho
introduction into the schools Of that place of
the Young Citizens Catechism, "Our Coun-
try" and the Declaration of Independence
charts. The Superintendent of the schools is
in full accord. and reports to them that book
m mi int rad int fbn
York schools, written by ID. H. Montgomery, is
unfit as textbook, because it does not set forth
the services Of the Union soldiers in way to
excite the enthusiasm of the pupils. He be-
lieves the Grand Army and Relief Corps should
give the subject their special attention.
The Ellsworth Reunion grounds will be leased
by the Grand Army and Relief Corps, Depart
ment of Kansas, for the establishment of q
home and hospital for tho wives and widows
of Union soldiers and sailors of the late war
Committees have been appointed by Depart
ment Commander Whitney and President Julia
Chase to secure needed legislative appropria-
tions.
President Anna NJ. Doney succeeds herself
as Chief Executive Of Black Eagle, 16O, Urba-
na Ill.
Corps 80, Rutland, ILL.,, are preparing grand
entertainment for the 4th of March,
Martha A. Russell has been installed Presi-
dent of Corps 81, Leominster, lass, and Louise
S. Croker President of Corps ISL, Wareham,
Mass.
The Corps of Huntington Ind, will celebrate
Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. IL. They are desir-
GUS of securing q song entitled 1.-THE Presi.
dents Grave" very popular at the time of Lin
coins death.
Martha Humphreys has been installed Presi-
dent OF Cantwell Corps 1885, Kentou, O., at a
joint installation and Campfire. Cantwell
Corps has record Of $4,000 expended in relief
since its organization.
Maj. G. E. Mink, WATERFOWL, N Y. has issued
memorial souvenir Of his wife, Past National
President Sarah c. Mink. with portrait and
geographic sketch and the memorial orders of
National and Department Presidents
Lizzie Athey, Caywood, o.. and others in.
curing, can secure the Patriotic Primer by
addressing Capt. Wallace Foster INDIANAPOLIS
Ind. 1t 10 published in the interest of Mrs.
Balch and the National Woman's Relief Corps.
Comrade Harry NJ. Platner sends an account
of the installation of Nevius Post and Corps,
Rock ford, Ills an interesting feature of which
was the presentation of a rOcking-char from
the Corps to President Mary Whtmore by Past
COMMANDMENT Chief T. b. Lawler
The first General Orders for 1897 of Depart
ment President Emma L. Cressinger of Ohio
fiji five pages, largely devoted to lists OF Corps
donations to the standing funds of the Order.
National and Department.. Ohio has first
and second honor roll, each of which is we'll
filled. H'pi
Runyan Post and Corps New London, O., re.