Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-14
G, A. r. and department president ant
staff W. r. c.


STAFF w. r. e.
In accordance with the established GUS
tom an invitation was extended to your
department president and her staff by
the president of Camp Benson Associn-
ton to furnish program and take
charge of Thursday, Aug. %, ladies
day at Camp Benson muster. large
number were in attendance, the COM
mttee, Anna &. Deering chairman. had
prepared fine program. and it was ex-
cellently carried out, holding the atten-
ton of the audience to the last moment
The pleasant memories of these occa-
sions, and the many courtesies extended
to me. will last long after the work and
care Of the year has been forgotten.
Let fate do her worst, there are relics
of Joy.
Bright dreams of the past which she
cannot destroy,
They come in the night time of sorrow
and care
Ard bring back the features that joy
used to wear.
Long, long be my heart with such mem
cries filled.
Like the vase in which roses have once
been distilled;
You may break, you may shatter the
vase if you will,
But the scent of the roses will clinE
round it still.
Memorial day, with all its tender mem.
cries, the day of all days to the Grand
Army of the Republic, was observed
throughout this department In n fitting
and reverential manner. In many OF our
towns business was suspended and flags
foated at half mast from public ana pri-
yate buildings. IL is also gratifying to
note that there is q far greater number
of children who assist in these memorial
exercises than heretofore. What better
way can there be of intoxicating lessons
of patriotism and love of country. in
childrens hearts than at the graves or
our heroes whose life itself was given a
willing sacrifice upon the altar OF patrl-
otto DEVOTION?
During the year thrty-four of our loved
members have passed from their earthly
home to that city beyond, not made by
hands" To all corps losing these valued
workers we extend sincere sympathy.
The reports of the clerk of the home
board and matron of the nome VIII give
you more clearly, particulars of this in
stitution. j wish to place myself on re
cord as saying that | consider this the
most important work of our department
There is a growing need for soldiers
homes.
We are pledged 10 care for the Union
Veteran and his dependent ones Ii is
our especial privilege to perform such
work To be true to our obligation, every
this matter. OF the states remaining
true to the Union, and furnishing thei
quota of volunteers for the War of the
Rebellion Maine IS the only one To-Day
without a State soldiers home.
This CLEAN from the reports of the IN
spector general of soldiers homes, to the
Congress of the United States. III space
would permit. ! would tell you OF now
many Maine soldiers are and have been
cared for by the several state soldiers
homes throughout the country. Have we
lost all pride in the dear old Pine Tree
State?
as carried out under the direction OF our
patriotic instructor, Will show IN her re-
port | am disappointed in the work Vi
many of our corps, among whom are
.,f oldest A number OF lntfn
have not even forwarded report, ON!
u reporting this year-although an nav
been communicated with by our patrloue
instructor. However, most excellent re-
ncrts have been received from some
corps and where the topics ISSUED py
department, have been followed anu pa
pers prepared, the interest IN the Worh
mas Increased This work should receive
the attention of every corps. ana each
member should endeayor to AROUSE the
patriotic sentiments OF her lmineuldle
community
This is an important work of the de-
nartment The most careful attention
should be given to it, and yet many OF
the smaller and more isolated corps need
instruction far more than inspection
The lack of funds prevents much goou
work being done in visiting and instruct
ing the smaller corps. They grow uis-
couraged, feeling they are so smaii =
scarcely be missed and not realizing how
much we need every loyal worker. Grad
ually in utter forgetfulness of obliSa-
tons, they drop from our roster
Already many posts of this state are
without auxiliary bodies, we must not be
derelict in our duty, we must strengthen
our weak corps and add new ones Wnere
possible With this in view at the iast
national convention. and as a member o.
the committee on the national president
address | helped to have enacted De.
cision No. SO promulgated IN Nationa.
general orders No. :, and nave shhcs
. ian, IN f1yr nQttDnHt
dent that a national organizer BIZ ep-
pointed for this department, therefore
make Recommended ton No. 4, that the
eighteenth department convention en-
dorse the action of the department pres
ident in applying to the national presl-
dent, under decision No. 80 for ma
tional organizer for the department u
Maine. a..
The delegate-at-large viii make the Of
fetal report of the national convention
Your department president offered Two
resolutions at this convention. both Were
adopted by unanimous vote. anu WIFI" y, r,c.,
~ promulgated in national general
orders No. ., october ., 1901
WIFE will ever say anything but praise
of her relations with the better nitit'
but | can with truth bring you TINS re-
port today Without an exception posi-
and corps are working together harino-
niously for the grand principles Oh lte
Grand Army OF the Republic Words ~
commeudation and helpfulness come 1Ioui
unexpected sources. even from neihoJ,iis
of the Grand Army of the Republic VIZ
have not been in favor of our orSaniAa
ton. BY being faithful To oar piensss'
nv hlsnesslike methods and correct "e
portment, we have proven ourselves 10
he a true helpmeet; yes, even a necea
sity to the noble body of men VINO coril
nose the Grand Army OF the RepuDnc.
/ am Indebted to Department Dominance;
CLAYTON and Assistant Adjutant Genera
Sprague for courtesies extended, ana
sincerely thank them for the same, ana,
in fact. every comradc who has by WORD
or deed helped tn make this yea; q sue
cess. / extend heartfelt thanks.
1t Is always a pleasure TO me 10 meet
with members of this organization. sons
Of noble sires" banded together for
grand purpose. From what | know tins
order is in better condition than ever be
fore Without doubt the Sons of Vet
Grams are destined to become the fore
most organization of the new century.
Let us give them our sympathy and CO.
operation.
| have only the pleasantest thoughts
for these organizations. i most GER
tainIy wish them success in every I'M
dertaking. but would be glad to welcome
their members into the folds OF the
Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the
Grand Army OF the Republic.
The fourteenth national encampment Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic In ses-
sion at Indianapolis. Ind. in- July, ISL.
unanimously adopted the following: Re-
solved. that we approve the project OF
organizing a National Wonlaus' Relief