painted menu, gratuitously decorated by the students of the Art Museum of Detroit and the gift of Fairbanks Relief Corps No. 10 of that city. From Maine to California, these will ever remain constant reminders of the gracious hospitality so freely bestowed. On Monday afternoon, Aug. 3, the citizens of Detroit having tendered the use of carriages, horses and drivers, a most delightful ride was planned by the Entertainment Committee, and about three hundred visitors were given the unexpected pleasure of viewing the city in all its holiday loveliness. A drive through the principal streets and boulevards, around its matchless island park,— lovely "Belle Isle,” —was indeed a pleasure long to be remembered. On Tuesday, the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic, with its escort and guests, was a brilliant military display and was viewed by tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators, who crowded the streets through which they passed. The usual courtesies were shown National Officers, and all members of the Convention received tickets for reserved seats on platform near the reviewing stand, thus enabling them to witness once again this wondrous object lesson, which seldom fails to bring tears to the eyes, and always fills the heart with patriotic enthusiasm. In the evening, a reception was tendered the National Officers, W. R. C., at the Art Museum. It was a charming place to meet and greet one's friends, and after the formal presentation was over a very enjoyable hour was spent among the works of art in this collection. Wednesday evening there was a magnificent pyrotechnic display at Belle Isle, and by invitation of Past Commander-in-Chief Gen. Alger, the members of the Convention were enabled to witness it from the deck of the Omar D. Conger, the boat steaming to a suitable position in the river and remaining there until the display was over. The work of the Convention requiring evening sessions during the remainder of the week, the Order was not officially represented at other entertainments. Notwithstanding the long session, which lasted until noon on Saturday, the Entertainment Committee was still planning for our enjoyment, and invitations were issued to all who could remain for а Trip up the river, a fish dinner and a sail home by moonlight." The cool breezes of St. Clair were especially grateful after the heat and work of the week and proved an excellent appetizer, which made all do full justice to the bountiful feast provided for us at Star Island. The homeward-bound steamer gave but a few moments after dinner in which to admire and enjoy this lovely bit of "America's Little Venice." With song and story the hours too quickly passed, and as the adieus were said all joined in declaring it impossible to imagine a more charming finale to our week of work than this delightful moonlight sail of Saturday evening, Aug. 8, 1891. Vale! GENERAL ORDERS. HEADQUARTERS WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS, AUXILIARY TO THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, BOSTON, MASS., Aug. 15, 1890. GENERAL ORDERS, To the representatives of the Eighth National Convention, I return grateful acknowledgment of the honor conferred upon me; and to all members of the Woman's Relief Corps - Greeting. Resting in the confidence so cordially expressed, I assume the duties of National President with the assurance that the work of the year as planned by this Convention will receive your most loyal endorsement and support. Let us labor unitedly in purpose and endeavor, and thus advance the interests of the Order to which we are personally and solemnly pledged. I. National Headquarters are hereby established at Denison, Crawford County, Iowa. II. ARMILLA A. CHENEY was re-elected National Treasurer. All orders and communications in regard to supplies must be sent to her address, 84 Brainard St., Detroit, Mich. IV. Officers elected and additional appointments will be announced in future Orders. MARY SEARS MCHENRY, National President. Department Treasurer should always place "Delinquent Reports" on this Blank in RED INK. W. R. C., for the Quarter ending Dec. 31, 1887. RI ich we place in No. 3. As I must have a "balance on hand" this (4th) quarter, I add total expenditures of these three quarters. is amount deducted from total receipts ($85.00, No. 3) leaves : $8 80 12 00 1 00 35 00 $56 80 28 20 ich is placed in No. 9. Observe this method for "Relief Fund" also. (See illustration this Consolidated Blank.) It is unnecessary to further explain Corps Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, as the column of marks seem sufficiently plain. It this Consolidation is correct, the totals will prove it. Dneral Fund totals Nos. 1 and 2 equal 3. Totals 4, 5, 6 and 7 equal 8. Deduct No. 8 from 4.3 and you have No. 9. Relief Fund the same-add Nos. 9, 14, 15 and 16, and you have . 17. Compare with Secretary's Blank, Form C, last page of Instructions to Departnt Officers, issued by Mrs. Cheney, 1888. Two items in Forms C and D must agree, "Per pita tax" (Form D, No. 4) must agree with the "Number remaining in good standing' orm C, No. 15). Secretary's report (No. 15) says, 250 members in good standing, and at cents per member, would be $25.00, but (No. 4) in Treasurer's report says $30.70. Here the place where the recommendation that all "delinquent reports" should be placed Consolidated Blank in red figures is useful. They can be seen at a glance and ducted from the totals of column No. 4 leaves $25.00, to be placed as 1st item in Disrsements on Form D." 2d quarter paid P. C. Tax on 25 members, $2.50) Total Delinquent Tax, $5.70. ced as the 2d item (Paid Delinquent P. C. Tax). Follow same plan in Relief Fund 13 (Form D) must agree with No. 18 (Form C). "Supplemental" Reports are to be forwarded to National Headquarters only on Request of National Secretary." See R's and R's, Chap. 5, Art. 1, Sect. 5, last two paraphs. The adoption of Circular No. 2 (of Jan., 1888), by Sixth National Convention, kes that method of reporting "delinquents the lawful method which must be served until changed by order of some later convention. I trust this Circular will aid in unifying the work of our Order, and save valuable he heretofore used in correspondence. Yours in F., C. and L., HANNAH R. PLIMPTON, Instituting and Installing Officer: SUE A. PIKE SANDERS, Delavan, Ill. Aides Chief of Staff: SARAH M. W. STERLING, Detroit, Mich. KATE B. SHERWOOD, Canton, Ohio. Provisional Presidents - Department of New Mexico: Department of Tennessee: BIANCA L. MULLER, Chattanooga, Tenn. As Eighth National Convention ordered further changes to be made in Ritual, the Committee on Revisions is hereby continued. III. All officers, elected and appointed, have entered upon the duties of their offices, and their predecessors are hereby relieved. IV. The sessions of Convention were characterized by earnestness and zeal. Full and free discussion of methods strengthened and advanced the lines of work already established, and placed new enterprises upon firm and substantial bases. This was evidenced also in the reports of its various officers, which show much careful thought in planning, not alone for present needs but the future requirements of a rapidly growing organization. The hearty endorsement of our work by the Twenty-fourth Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, in the fraternal greetings tendered by their Committee, again reminds us of the noble purposes to which we are pledged and the significance of our mission as their Auxiliary. May this confidence and trust inspire us to renewed activity in the fulfilment of all plans for the ensuing year. Our responsibilities are equalled only by our opportunities. Let us assume them with singleness of heart, remembering always the objects for which we are banded together. V. An appeal to Corps is made by the Board of Directors for National W. R. C. Home, to which attention is particularly called. The future success of this "sweet charity" may depend upon a prompt and enthusiastic response to this call. We may not retrace our steps in other directions, but with renewed consecration of our best endeavor "bring all our tithes into the storehouse" and make this our special work this year. |