The National tribune., 1900-04-05
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.
The order Will Assist in Erecting the Ma
tional Military ollege-Massachusetss
Convention

\ circular letter has been issued from National
Headquarters regarding the National Military
Miss kmball addresses the sisters OF the United
States thus:
a golden opportunity is given us, and your
careful and undivided attention is sought upon
matter which if fully understood will cause every
soldiers daughter To wor with zeal and a VIII
which must bring about the hoped for result
Our brothers, the Sons of Veterans have
asked us 10 work with them TO erect a National
Military College. the grandcst tribute on earth;
nobIcst worankind the world has known.
fathers
admitting students of both sexes. 1t is designed
10 be a living memorial to the men and women OF
war times. and is 10 equip students with a kn"Nl-
edge OF their country. her institutions and history.
The college is Ia he endowed by the people OF
the United States. and already many voluntary
amounts have tecn contributed in order that the
principles for which the Grand Army contcnded
may be rcrrctGGtcd
IF every one of Us dccS little shall he able to
make our influence fel:, bring our Order into closer
relationship with our brother Order. and We trust
make il possible 10 have one of the buildings oil
the college lear the name DaughtcrSo of Veterans,
United States Of America.
Pledges have been forwarded TO National
Headquarters from the Headquarters of the
Commander in Chief of the Sons of Veterans.
We are asked TO get as many Sons Of Veterans tC
sign as possible and that we make special effort
TO obtain those who are not members OF the order
of Sons of Veterans.
IL We are utS.louS vi i'i
ever pcrpctuating the memories of our soldier
fathers and mothers. this is probably the greatest
opportunity we shall ever have to prove ouI
sincerity and loyalty to them
MASSACHUSETTS CONVENTION.
The 10th Annual Convention. recently held in
Boston was one of the largest and most successful
Conventions in the history of Massachusetts De
rartment; NJ. Elizabeth Kimball, Department
President. presiding. Very able and interesting
reports read by the various officers: also from
Relief and Soldiers Home Committees. Sol.
dierS Home Committee reported having made and
sent 10 Home at Chelsea Mass, sheets, pillow
slips and towels Blankets have also been for
warded all TO be used in convalcsccnt ward.
Miss Kimball offered II resolution that this
Convention begin to establish fund to be known
as the Daughters OF Veterans Fund for the
Massachusetts Soldiers Home: this fund 10 bt
sacrcdly Kept and added to until such time as We
shall he able to undertake to look after n room
ward or d0rmitory bearing the name Of the MaSsa
chusetts Daughters of Veterans"
President NJ. Elizabeth timball donated th'
| first 81 TO be placed deposit in some safe bank
| to be added To as tiEic and occasion allow.
Tne following officers were elected for the veal
| 1900: Pres. Winnie \. Bond Willis. LcominstcT
s. Y. p. Ida f. Warren. Worcester; j Y. p,
| Leighton NyreS Clinton: Treas, Florence W
| Freeman, Stoneham Ins., Emma Berry Paxter
Stoneham; l. and l. Officer MGudc \. Trotter
| Dorchester. Council, NJ. Elizabeth kimball
| Fitchburg; Emma Metcalf, LcominStcr; Rather
| ine Flood. Ncwtonyillc.
| Sta1 appointments are announced as follows
| Sec, Altha NJ Field Clinton; Guide. Elizabetl
| P2ttcn. Mcdfcrd: Guard. Mary l.. Files Eas
Boston; Press Correspondent Maude \. Irotter