The National tribune., 1897-04-08
CONVERSATION CLUB.

CONVERSATION CLUB.
Interchange of Thought and Sentiment by
the &C. and L.H.W.
OUR RoLL-cALL.
| L.H.W Cadets: Mrs. Lucy J. Barker, Presi-
dent. Morton Corps Hebron, Neb.; Lorln
Winsow Barger, VS., Hebron, Neb.; Sadie =.
Rouley, v.n., Box l25, Lacon, H.; Lena a.
Reames, Marceilus Mich. Total, 15,441.
LEAF SOCIAL.
} May Grace Hall, Nevada, No.. writes that
while on visit to Iowa last Summer she united
with several members of The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE Conversation Club in organizing
small literary circle. series OF interesting
meetings followed, including ieaa socsl,
which proved decided success Inc piah
followed was this Leaves were cut iroU green
cambria to resemble those OF different trees ana
plants There were two of each. one OF which
| was placed in box and the other given to a
| lady upon entering the room.
When the company were assembled the leaves
| in the box were shaken up and each gentle
| man, upon the payment of 10 cents, drew one
| out. This entitled him to refreshments for
| himself and the lady whose leaf worn upon her
breast, matched his own. Much amusement
attended the matching of leaves. as the pairs
had to be exactly alike
The table decorations were of leaves, and at
each plate was leaf cut from white paper, on
which had to be written rhyme containing
the name Of the leaf by the person holding 1t,
to which his signature was attached. Inc
leaves were then gathered from the table ana
read aloud without mentioning the names. "A
vote was then taken on the two best rhymes,
| and the author of each received pretty gilt.
Those who failed to write paid fines. snug
little sum was realized from the leaf entertain
| ment, and flag. with its beauteous coiors OF
| red, white and blue, floats from the school,
house at Nevada. the result of L. ID. w. efforts.
ANOTHER LEAVES THE RANKS.
National Chaplain Frank McMurray, Canton,
u. reports the death at her home. in Toledo
March 21 1897 of Mrs Bessie Race Galpin,
wife of Frank Gslpin. and says:
"She had been sick with consumption only
a short time and even her own immediate
family did not realize that death was SO near.
She was inst in the flower of beautiful, bright
young womanhood. The old time &C. will
recall Sister Bessie and her husband. and will
join with us in mourning her untimely death.
One darling baby boy will always miss fond
mothers loving care Sister Bessie was very
gifted with her pen, the following being one
of her latest poems, sent Chaplain McMurray
shortly before her death, and entitled Only ::
Only a word for the Savior.
Pleasantly, quietly said,
Only prayer from the humble,
Yet a stricken heart was fed.
Only look of submission,
joyful and gentle and deep;
Only look of remonstrance.
That made the sad heart weep.
Only an act of kindness.
Lovingly, willingly done;
Only an act Of mercy,
Only soul for Christ was won.
Only kind word spoken
In accents tender and true,
Yet seed was sown in darkness,
And soul was born anew.
Only one life one victory,
Only one God to obey,
TIL time shall end our story.
In the realms of eternal day.
LOYAL HOME WORKERS.
Loui M. Stockton, Assistant Secretary, L. H.
W., writes of the marriage of Sally Tool, Read
ing, Pa to Richard Wahl, member of the s. of
", Of the same place. Mr.. and Mrs. Wahl have
gone to housekeeping, and all &C. and L. NV.
members are invited to call and receive a royal
welcome Let us all unite in congratulations.
Helen III. S. Sisson, Brooklyn, Mich. is de-
lighted with the Reunion button. and says that
it is gift that will be prized through life. She
would like to sec the l.. II. w. made beneficiary
organization.
EIGHTH ANNUAL REUNION.
Carolyn T. Arnold, Assistant Secretary. New
York /. III. ~. writes to the Loyal Home
Workers Of the Empire State urging them to
annual Reunion to be held next August in
Buffalo She has had some encouraging letters
but many who were formerly very active have
not as yet pledged their united work. She
wants 10 hear from ali right speedily, aud says:
ave should all begin the new year with
resolution to take more active interest in the
work OF the Loyal Home Workers aud do all
in power to increase membership and
to secure attendance at eighth annual Reunion
Let our associates from other States receive a
hearty welcome from the Loyal Home Workers
of tie Empire State. Let US remember our
motto, " Progress and Patriotism" and take as
our watchword. On TO Buffalo"
Secretary Arnold not only wants to hear Gi.
rect from the members of New York, but hopes
they will write articles for the L. III. w. columns
of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE for the cause.
In response TO inquiries. she says that Rond.
out is part Of the City Of Kingston. OH the
west bank of the Hudson River, about 80 miles
north of New York City. 1t is a suburb of
Kingston, but under the same City Govern
ment. II has a separate postoftce. but letter
addressed to either place will reach her.
sCSFLowER CIRCLE.
Leon Roberts. Great Bend. Kan. Secretary
and Treasurer OF the Snnfower Circle, LHW
announces the annual meeting 10 be held at
Cbanute, kan ir connection with Department
Encampfnent GAR. and kindred Orders. the
last full week of April. Reduced rates on all
railroads secure3 Syact date announced later