New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
WAR WORK ON HOT DAYS.
WEATHER NO HINDERANCE TO THE
WOMEN'S ENERGETIC EFFORTS.
FOUR DAYS JUBILEE OF WELCOME TO BE
GIVEN AT MANHATTAN-ITEMs OF CEN
ERAL ARMY INTEREST.

FOUR DAYS JUBILEE OF WELCOME TO BE
GIVEN AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF CEN
ERAL ARMY INTEREST
Defying the intense heat OF yesterday TO wither
their ardor in a good cause. the members OF The
Women's Patriotic Relief Association held fIll
meeting yesterday morning at the Hotel Manhat-
tan. II was reported that there is a balance In the
treasury OF sSs2 &c Miss Gurnsey presented
check Of s23S L. sent by Mrs Frances Honan. TO he
used for sick soldiers. Mrs Stein also turned in
check for so So collected from friends, who OK
pressed the wish that II should nc used for the
men al MOniauk
draft was received OF $Sl TO- sent TO the associa
ton by l.. Sardy Of London donation from
the American men and women resident in that
city.
Mrs. Charles Carroll reported on her VISIT to
Montauk In company with Mrs. Tscheppe. and let
tiers read from Mrs. Tschcppe who is still
there. The first night OF her stay. she said.
spent the grass. Beds scarce; officer
offered her his cot but she felt that he needed IT
more than she did and refused It. saying she
could DO as the soldiers do-sleep the grass She
did so. spreading down some newspapers
pallet. She was Weakened in the night by soldier
spreading his Jacket over nor. He was one OF the
list boys. The next day three OF the list men
offered their services In getting the supplies OF
the railway station and distributing them.
The principal subject Of discussion nj the meeting
was the jubilee of welcome which the association
Will hold next week at Manhattan Beach II VIII
be opened on Wednesday. September Z Mr.. Corbin
mas offered the use of the pavilion and a large per-
centage Of the proceeds OF the days Of festival The
Long Island Railway viii also give percentage
on the receipts for that period. Will the Bostonan
Company and Pains fireworks Officers OF the
Indiana. the Oregon the Ncw-Tork. the Iowa and
the Texas have responded 10 the invitation 10 be
present, and Admiral Buucc has said that the OIL
GERS OF the Navy Yard vii appreciate the Invita-
ton. The North Atlantic Squadron Will bc repre-
scented by many officers. prominently Commander
Philips and Admiral sampson. General Il. +.
Tracy. former Secretary OF the Navy has accepted.
as have also Mr.. Plat and Mr. Guggenhe inner.
Colonel Downs has accepted for himself and mem
bers Of the DIST and Colonel Hawkey expects TO be
present. the Rough Riders being well represented
on Wednesday,. the 7th. tho day will he devoted
TO the Rough Riders the sth viii he given up TO the
Navy. the 9Th TO the list and the Yankee Naval
Reserve. The day being the anniversary Of naval
battle OF tie Revolution. II viii be appropriately OBJ
served. The 10Th viii be- general celebration;
every ono connected with the war viii BE- especially
entertained. and all municipal representatives.
Mayor Van Wyck has said that 4 invited he would
respond. on Friday. the 9th Admiral Sampson is
expected.
The American Room In the Manhattan Hotel Will
be a rendezvous for tho women. and everyt hinE 10
make tho whole thing a success Will be considered
from every point.