The streams of bounty of the Order have flowed through many channels to reach the one great end, and more than three millions of dollars have been used in relief since its organization.

AIMS AND OBJECTS.

The aims and objects of the Woman's Relief Corps are:

To specially aid and assist the Grand Army of the Republic, and to perpetuate the memory of their heroic dead.

To assist such Union Veterans as need our help and protection, and to extend needful aid to their widows and orphans. To find them homes and employment, and assure them of sympathy and friends. To cherish and emulate the deeds of our Army Nurses, and of all loyal women who rendered loving service to our country in her hour of peril.

To maintain true allegiance to the United States of America; to inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country among our children and in the communities in which we live; and encourage the spread of universal liberty and equal rights to all.

This organization was the first to introduce the salute to the flag in the public schools and to make the observance of Flag Day general, by preparing and carrying out suitable programs.

There are two salutes to the flag taught in the schools, the one for the older scholars being, "I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The other is taught the younger pupils, and is, "I give my head and my heart to God and my country; one country, one language, one flag."

The Woman's Relief Corps is an incorporated body and owns much valuable real estate.

Andersonville Prison Park belongs to the Order, and under the skilful direction of Mrs. Lizabeth A. Turner, Chairman of the Committee having the grounds in charge, has been made to blossom as the rose.

Deeds have been given several States for plats of ground upon which to place monuments, in memory of sons who lost their lives within the enclosure, while confined there as prisoners during the Civil War.

The Park is the Mecca for loyal people every year, and especially upon Memorial Day.

The finances of the Woman's Relief Corps are in splendid condition, the National Treasurer reporting that on August 18, 1906, there was a balance of $3,131 in the Andersonville Fund, $1,060 in the Southern Memorial Fund, $2,091 in the Emergency Fund, and $17,038 in all funds.

There was received for the California sufferers, $5,332.10.
Expended in relief last year and on Memorial Day, $207,656.25.
The number of persons assisted was 39,101.

There are 2,800 Corps in the Order.

The total expended since the organization is $3,057,444.97.

The total assets are $23,207.78, with no liabilities.

This is a showing to be proud of.

Next summer when the National Convention is held, the Jubilee Com

mittee will present an attractive program, and it is expected that the Convention will be the best in the history of the Order.

Every loyal woman is given a cordial invitation to join the auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps.

In view of the fact that Department Press Correspondents are so well trained, and that there are members of the American Woman's Press Association in every Department, ready to render any assistance with the pen, and that there are no other assistant National officers, I offer

Recommendation No. 1. That the office of Assistant National Press Correspondent be abolished.

Recommendation No. 2. That a Committee of three be appointed to prepare blanks for Department Press Correspondents' reports, which shall be uniform with other blanks.

If this is done it will do away with the sending of out-of-date clippings to the National Press Correspondent, and it will put this office on the same basis as others.

Recommendation No. 3. That the National Press Correspondent be authorized to expend not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) per year for office expenses, printing and postage.

Such money to be drawn from the National Treasurer, when accompanied by itemized bills with vouchers approved by the National President.

And now, in closing, I would say that I desire to thank all who have so kindly sent me invitations to attend Conventions, campfires and reunions, and to all who have sent me General Orders and Circular Letters. I have tried to reply to all, but as this has been a strenuous year, I may have overlooked some. I appreciate every communication which has been sent me.

I thank the National President for having given me the opportunity to serve the Woman's Relief Corps again, and I return the trust, feeling that I have done my duty so far as I was able.

I also wish to thank editors, who have so courteously sent me copies of their papers, and all who have printed the articles sent, and these have been many.

My thanks are due the Assistant National Press Correspondents, and the Department Press Correspondents, whose letters have so often brought words of cheer and encouragement.

Respectfully submitted in F., C. and L.

MARY M. NORTH,

National Press Correspondent.

REPORT OF

ANDERSONVILLE PRISON BOARD OF MANAGERS

MRS. BELLE C. KIMBALL,

National Secretary, W.R.C.

TOLEDO, OHIO, Aug. 22, 1907.

Madam: It devolves upon me by appointment of the National President, to present the report of the Andersonville Prison Board, but before presenting the report, let us pause first to pay a tribute of affection and praise to the grand woman who had stood at the head since the adoption of this sacred work by the Woman's Relief Corps, until her hands faltered and her great heart ceased to beat, at the post of duty, Lizabeth A. Turner. Long before National Convention voted to take over the Andersonville Prison property, Mrs. Turner was in conference with the Grand Army men of Georgia in control of the property, giving her aid and influence and seeking to create a sentiment in Grand Army and Relief Corps circles on behalf of the preservation of the grounds where so many thousands gave up their lives rather than forswear the glorious flag under which they had enlisted.

When the Relief Corps came into possession of the property she gave herself no rest, day or night, until plans were carried out to properly beautify and memorialize the grounds. It was largely through her influence that state after state dedicated their monuments upon the grounds, and that Providence Spring was marked with an appropriate pavilion.

Through all the closing months of her last illness her heart was in Andersonville, and no soldier ever rose from a bed of pain and anguish, to rush to his post of duty, with higher courage and less regard for personal comfort, than did she when she made that last sad journey to Andersonville.

It was my privilege to respond to her most urgent request to meet her there, and never shall I forget with what a wan, wistful face, though with eager eyes, she looked upon the beautiful, blooming garden of roses, one of which bore her name, and seemed to say, "The desire of my heart has been gratified; now I can depart in peace."

May the record of her devotion and sacrifices live forever, to inspire those who would cherish and reverence the deeds of those who died to preserve and defend our free institutions and our glorious flag.

During my stay with Mrs. Turner at Andersonville just before she passed away, it was our privilege to meet two members of the Advisory Board, Comrades E. B. Stillings of Boston, and W. W. DeHaven of Macon, Ga. We talked over matters concerning the future of these sacred grounds, and it has been my desire to bring the plans and wishes expressed by Mrs. Turner before National Convention, believing they will see that they are carried out.

There were repairs necessary to be made without delay; all have been attended to and everything is in good shape at the present time.

A very necessary improvement needed was screens on the kitchen doors and windows, as the flies were intolerable. The screens were ordered and our caretaker's wife frankly admits that she does not know how they got along without them.

The pecan trees are doing finely, have made good growth and are beginning to bear a few scattering nuts.

The rose garden in its growth and beauty is beyond description; four hundred rose bushes in full bloom is a sight worth feasting your

eyes upon.

The Wisconsin monument will be dedicated the middle of October, and those who visit the place upon that occasion will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

The Department of Indiana, through Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler, has kindly donated the following needed articles in addition to their contribution of last year, and on behalf of the Andersonville Board I tender most grateful thanks for the same:

In closing her report of last year, Mrs. Turner made special mention of our caretaker and his excellent wife. As she expressed it, the caretaker's wife is a "wonder," so much loving service is she constantly rendering in the development of our beautiful work. Together they have done all in their power, not only in the regular line of duty but in blessing and brightening the last hours of our beloved Chairman.