The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-08-20

membered by our children and our chill
dren's children, through the generations
yet to be.
ARMY NURSES.
Participating in our Annual Reunion
is one organization that We greet with
loving tenderness and consideration. They
are the survivors of that host OF min
istering angels who worked in mercy's
ways, and amid disease and wounds
nursed and cared for the soldiers. 1t was
not their portion to stand amid the car
mage of the battlefield, where roaring can
non, vOlleyed musketry and changing sa-
Der, filled mems souls with fire and COM
bats mad desire.
sThey fought the fight alone
To sound of dying groan,
To sob of failing breath
The reveille of DEATH"
No grander work was ever done, no
holier mission ever performed than by
those to whom we pay tribute and
upon whom We reverentiy ask the
choicest blessings Of heaven to rest in rich
est profusion. The pages of history that
record the Nations achievements and the
patriotism of its people will fail to tell the
story in its completeness, unless it shall
record upon the brightest pages the splen-
brave women whom We honor as Army
Nurses.
wOMANS RELIEF CORPS.
This valued organization, auxiliary to
the Grand Army of the Republic. contin-
ues with undated zeal the splendid work
to which it is devoted and for which it was
organized. For years it has been most
helpful to the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, has helped Posts financially, has en-
couraged the weak and shared honors with
the strong. 1t has been a messenger of
comfort and helpfulness to the widow and
orphan of the veteran, has dignified and
sweetened the services of Memorial Day
by active participation therein, and along
ali lines of usefulness and patriotism has
indeed been auxiliary to our organization.
Its affairs are administered with an abil-
ity and enthusiasm that merits the con-
fidence and appreciation of every member
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY.
This organization, not by official action
made an auxiliary, is however none the
less earnest and active In the work in
which they are so lovingly and loyalty en-
gagged. They have grown and prospered
and have gathered, under their banner
those who claim and have kinship with the
soldier or sailor, and are lending helpful
hand in aleviating distress and teaching
love of flag and country. To them and to
the Daughters of Veterans the Grand
SONS OF VETERANS.
The designation of this organization is
full of meaning. They are part of the
generation that has come upon the scene
Of action since the days when their ia
Tiers stood in the serried ranks of war,
and with sword, saber and musket, in
Army and Navy, were shaping the future
of the Republic, whose interests and per-
petuity We're in part to be placed in the
hands Of their sons. They feel that theirs
apart, in a measure from the young men
of their time. The honor of kinship in
creases with the passing years. They do
not ask to share your glory, or be accord
ed membership in the Grand Army. They
hold that as sacred as do we, but they
do ask the cheering word and the conf
1ence and counsel of their fathers, ask
that
''The vows be passed along
That their fathers kept and are strong"
They are your sons, give them a place
at the fireside. Soon your days will be
the burden and heat of the day, and
when other hearts grow chill and other
hands grow slack" they will be true to
all that we hold dear and d scharge Alright
the sacred duties of the matchless citizen
| ship bequeathed to them. Bring the boys
| up nearer the Post room, near the Grand
Army, and they will form the new line of
| Union loving, patriotic men, whose flag
and purpose and altar will be that of their
| fathers.
SOUTHERN MEMORIAL FUND.
| In General Orders No. 3, dated Jan. 81
| 1903, contributions were requested to aid
| the comrades in the Southern Depart.
ments in the work of celebrating Memorial
Day in their several localities. The re-
sponses have been liberal, and the neces
sary assistance has been rendered. The
contributions amounted to 81, 1866, Of
which S1197.96 was contributed by the
Woman's Relief Corps. The acquisitions
honored amounted to 81 AIS in cash, anG
flags to value of $377.70.
The report of the Junior Vice Com
mander-in- Chief. who has given much
time and attention to the work, gives in
teresting and valuable statistics and in
formation relating to this subject, and i.
worthy the consideration and careful pc
rusal of every comrade.
The report of the Quarterma ster- Gene
raj gives the list of contributions, an,
shows to what Department or comrade
disbursements were made. WithOu
donbt, every dollar is expended CAREFUL,
and for the purpose for which it was con
tributed. The comrades who undertake
and direct the work, are deserving of on
earnest thanks and appreciation. AS
measure of ordinary business prudence
. is suggested that vouchers should be file
with the QuartermasterGener covern
| the expenditures made.
: MILITARY INSTRUCTION AND PATRIOTIC
EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS.
J Under the able direction of Conrad
: Allan G. Blackwell, Chief Aid, In charg,
z the patriotic education in schools has bee
greatly advanced, and this notwithstant
e ing the demands upon his time and effor,
t dscharging the duties of DepartmeI
t Commander of New York, during a teri
:. recently closed. and marked with wonde
r full success. The noble and laudable e
S fort Of the Grand Army of the Republ
3 to place love of country and flag prom
0 nently before the youth Of the land ha
e been eminently successful, and has reacl
q ed all parts Of the Republic and its d,
e Tendencies. The several Department Aid
:. are entitled to commentator for the read
Q ness and earnestness exhibited in carryin
q out the purpose Of their appointment.
t The very valuable cooperation of til
: Woman's Relief Corps rendered mo.
q profitable by the joint action Of their N.
e tional Convention with our National FL
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