The National tribune., 1906-06-28
WOMAN's RELIEF CORPS.

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General Orders for'She National Conven-
tisn-Headquarters ut the West Hotel.
Special National Aids.
As previously stated, the 24th Na-
tional Convention of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps will be held in Minneapolis,
Minn., on Thursday and Friday. Aug.
1s and II, 1906. Headquarters have
been located at the, West Hotel. Final
arrangements for Convention will be
promulgated laterl
All communications concerning ac-
commodations during the week of Con-
vention must be addressed to Bertha
NJ. Allen, 533 Andrus Building, Mime
apolis, Mimi, who Is Chairman of the
w. r. C. Accommodation Committee.
In writing her be sure to state exactly
what is wanted as to rooms. meals. etc
On Wednesday evening, Aug. Is, a
reception will be rendered the Com
mander-in-C Chief of the Grand Army of
reception will be followed by short
semi official session of the Woman's
Relief Corps, following as far as prac-
ticable the program of the Tuesday
evening meeting of the Grand Army.
AT this meeting will be received the
greetings from State and city officials.
citizens committees and from the
Grand Army of the Republic and all
patriotic orders and from friends.
This semi official meeting is held for
the specific purpose of enabling us to
devote our entire time and attention to
the work which properly comes before
the Convention on Thursday and Fri
day.
We trust our friends realize the con-
ditions which have made this session
a very necessary one. The only excep-
ton will be that at any time Commit
tees from the Grand Army of the Re-
public will be admitted and the COM
rades accorded a most cordial welcome.
A delightful trip to Yellowstone Park
has been planned and special excur-
sion train is promised by the Northern
Pacific Railroad to start Aug. 16 This
includes a stay of several days in the
park. which with the beautiful scenery
along the route will make it well worth
the price it costs. Any one desiring to
visit the park at this time can secure
information as to rates and accommo-
dajons by inquiring at the office of the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
The National Secretary issues creden-
tial cards to National Officers and Pres
idents of detached Corps; past National
and Department Officers receive their
partment officials.
National Officers will see that their
reports are in the hands of the Nation
al Secretary not later than July 10. The
very early date of Convention compelS
US to urge compliance with this re-
quest, and let reports tell concisely of
work accomplished.
Department Presidents should be ex-
tremely careful in their examination of
rannrfS for this thara will
be no time for National Officers to re-
turn them for corrections. Especial at
tention must be given to quarterly re-
ports. See that Number in Good
Standing" on Secretary's report, and
number on which the Treasurer reports
per capita tax paid 10 the Department
are exactly the same and send tax on
that number. The r.reinstated from de-
linquent reports must also be paid
for. as they were not reported in good
standing" last quartet, nor was their
per capita tax paid 70 National Treas
urer for that quarter. See that your
draft is made payable to Charlotte f.
Wright, National Treasurer. New Ha-
ven, Conn. but send 1T with your re-
ports to the National Secretary. as the
law directs. Neglect OF this means Sc
rious delay
All resolutions or recommendations
that contemplate any changes in Rules
and Regulations Ritual or Service
Book must appear In General Orders
at least 80 days prior to National Con-
vention. and to accomplish this they
must be in the hands of the National
Secretary on or before July l.
The attention of Department Presi-
dents Is called to Art. XIX, Chap. V,
Rules and Regulations. which defines
the manner in which appeals for aid
to the earthquake sufferers shall be
made. Department and Corps Presi-
dents should look after this matter
carefully, that ali may receive the cred
it they have earned.
We wish to thank those officers who
have closed a year OF faithful work for
the confidence they have manifested In
US and our administration. Their many
messages have been to as inspirations
TO better work and their proffered
friendship CLEANS of brightest sun
shine. To the newly-elected officers we
pledge our assistance, and the wish
that yours be year filed with appre-
ciated labor and the end thereof bring
rich harvest of harmony. peace and
prosperity to the Woman's Relief Corps
Attention Is called to the following
decision of the 18th National Conven-
ton:
Decision: That. in order to save fire.
quent express charges. newly-elected
Department Presidents shall instruct
their Department Treasurers to order
all free blanks required for the current
year to be sent with their first order for
supplies from the National Treasurer
AS the National President will be abb
sent from Headquarters much of the
month of June, all letters of importance
should be sent direct to the National
Secretary, Mary r. Morgan, Alma, Neb.
Additional appointments are as fol-
lows:
National Special Aids.
Eliza Russell Los Angeles. Cal. /;
Esther Elmina Springer. Chicago. ILL.,;
Sarah d. McFeeley, Chicago. H.: Mary
E. Martin, Decatur, H.: Georgia P.
Eastman, Louisville, KY; Anna Hea-
cock. Parsons, Kan; Emma f. McFar-
land, Rockford, H.; Carrie Keyt, Rock
ford, ILL.,; Lillian EmmOns, Minneapo-
lis. Mimi: Susan Gould, Minneapolis
Mimi; Esther NJ. Kennedy St Paul.
Mimi. Helen Furse, Alma, Neb.; Hell
lcne Murray, Alma, Neb.; Carrie B.
Slower, Edgar, Neb.; Helen c. White.
Monroe, Wis; Fannie Turkington
Alma, Neb.; KeZiah Daniels, Superior
Neb.; Emmn Hopper, Superior, Neb.:
Hattie Atwater, Superior. Neb.; -Sallie
Pierce. Superior. Neb.; Emma Russell
Superior, Neb.; Amelia NJ. Crouch,
Monticello, Wis; Mary E. Gapen, Mon
roe. Wis; Lissie Wierich, Monroe. Wis; !;
Isabelle Newell, Iinceln. Neb.; Bertha
Peterson. Plattsmouth. Neb.; Belle
Young, Superior, Neb.; Alice Schneid-