The National tribune., 1904-08-25

beautiful monument erected in memory of
Michigan's- loyal sons who were true 10
the princin,es, of the Union. Mrs. Bliss.
the wife of'the Governor. in words fitting
lasting love aud respect to her soldiers in
the army that kept the Nation whole"
Mrs. Turner recommended that cedar
posts be set as markers on the prison
grounds I'd. designate points. of interest;
also. that hhe National Convention appro-
$1,000. ANNUALLY to establish a fund for
the perpethal' care of the Andersonville
Prison property: both of which recommen
dations We're adopted.
RESOLUTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
the Constitution and Bylaws were pre-
sented to the National Conv vention by Flo
Jamison Miller, Chairman of the Com
mittce on Resolutions, but were thrown
out on point of order made by Isabel
Worrell Ball, Department of the Potomac.
Section % of the Constitution had been
evaded. in that under that clause all reso-
lutions containing amendments to the Con
stitutOn and Bylaws must he submitted
TO every voting member OF the National
Convention at least 80 days before its con-
vening. There was quite spirited con-
test over this point but the Convention
voted stnrdily with Mrs. Ball for the in
tegrity of the Constitution, and the point
of order was sustained.
The National organization by vote of
Convention decided to have the body Of
Past Commander-in-Ch Chief Paul Van Der
WORT moved from it's hired grove in Cuba
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
For the first time i'm the history of the
organizatio election of officers took place
on the first day. 1t was wise political
move on the part of somebody. With all
of the way. much cleaner legislation can
be looked for. Women are like men; they
are not going to jeopardize their chances
by discussion or opposition to measures,
no matter how bad. but with all election
promises paid, it will be vastly different.
a spirited one. with several candidates en-
tered. Those placed before the Convention
by admiring friends were Mrs. Fanny p.
Minot (N H.). Mrs. Carrie r. Sparklin
Mo.). Mrs. Mary E. Hartwell (Cal. and
New, Mrs. Ella Jordan Mason Me.). Mrs.
Belle c. Harris Rans.). Mrs. Ursula Matti-
son Wash), and Mrs: Alfaretta NJ. De
Vine Pa.). Mrs De Vine withdrew her
name in Mrs. Minot S favor before hal
lot was taken. 1t is said that Mrs. De
Vine will be 1.-THE" candidate next year.
Mrs Minot was elected by large major
Ity on the first ballot.
Mrs. Minot is not very big and has a
quiet. retiring way about her, but she looks
as though the eternal hills Of the old
Granite State would be no more unyield-
ing than she.
Mrs. Mary N. Farr. of South Dakota.
was elected Senior Vice-President, and
Mrs. Lida A. Oldroyd, of Washington. d.
c., was selected Junior Vice President,
after a spirited contest.
Mrs. Sarah e. Phillips, of New York:
was for the fifth time elected National
Treasurer Mrs. Phillips will probably re-
tire next year, as it is the unwritten law
of the Order that FIVE years shall be as
Woman's Relief Corps has had but four
National Treasurers in it's % years ex-
istence.
Other officers elected were: Miss Han
nah NJ. Maxon, Chaplain; Mrs Jennie 3.
Wright. of Ohio. Chairman of Executive
Board: Mrs. Olive A. KILN. Department
President of Colorado: Mrs: May $.
Jones. of California;: Mrs. Alice S. Gill
man. of Maine, and DR.. Orphan ID. Bruce,
of Florida.
Mrs. Sarah d. Winans, retiring Presi-
dent, was elected for the long term Of
FIVE years on the Andersonville Board. and
Mrs Anna p. Cleary for the short term.
DELEGATIONS AND VISITORS.
There was scarcely an hour of the CON
vention that did not bring guest. The
first to arrive was delegation from the
Grand Army of the Republic, with greet
ings Of the National Encampment. They
were Capt. John r. King. of MARYLAND.
who was later elected Senior Vice-Com-
mander-in- Chief: Capt. Charles Harris,
Commander Of the Department Of Kansas.
and Capt. Edward T. Wolf, commanding
the Department of Arkansas
One of the very pleasing incidents OF
the first days session was visit from the
band of the Soldiers and Sailors Or
lows marched in playing 'On the Wabash.
Far Away" escorted by Mrs. Agnes Hit,
of Indiana, Past National President, who
with evident pride presented them to the
Convention. which wildly aDplauded the
selection Of patriotic airs. Each member
pretty silk flag by the Department Of New
Gen. John G. Black. Commander-in-
Chief paid his respects to the Convention.
accompanied by Mrs. Black, who spent
most Of her time in the Convention. and
who led in the spirited rendition of the
patriotic airs which greeted the arrival and
departure of guests. The Convention was
also honored by q visit from Past Com
mander-n- Chief Terrence and Command
erin Chief Blackmar. Maj Proctor. Com
mander of the Department Of New Hamp-
shire, u. A. H., came 10 Inank tne lOn-
vention for the honor conferred on Mrs.
Minot. and to pledge the support OF New
Hampshire to tlie Woman's Relief Corps.
He said that it was due to Mrs. Minot's
efforts that the Flag foated on every
school house in New Hampshire.
Delegations with greetings came from
the Army Nurses Association, through
Mrs. Della Fay, the celebrated Army
Nurse of New York: the Sons of Veterans,
Ladies' Aid to the Sons of Veterans.
Daughters of Veterans and many others.
The hospitality of Massachusetts patri-
otic women is proverbial. but it was never
more in evidence than at this 22d National
Convention. Lunch was served to the Wis
iting members of the Convention each day
in the historic old Park Street Church.
Not less than 1000 women enjoyed this
lunch. 1t was bountiful in quantity and
variety and most deliciously prepared and
served. the walters heing members of the
Massachusetts w. r. G. They were all
arrayed in spotless white. and the lun-
cheOn parlors were elaborately decorated
with bunting, flowers and flags. There
were 10 long tables. two of which were
reserved for National and Past National
officers. Mrs. Emma Weston, Past Pres
ident Of the Somerville Corps, entertained
the guests with patriotic airs. while the
lunch was being discussed This prolonged
the discussion however, as the guests
would insist ON singing.
Every guest was presented with