In compliance with our Rules and Regulations, I have the honor and pleasure to render the following report of Memorial Day as observed throughout our peaceful land of Liberty and Union. We realize each year that this loving work is increasing, as the ranks of the comrades grow thinner.

Our Nation's Memorial Sabbath is impressing all with a greater sense of its meaning, as is seen by the interest taken in showing our respect and love for our country's defenders.

I regret the delay of this report, caused by negligence on the part of Corps. Promptness should be our motto, and be regarded. I shall give the reports of Departments in the order received. At present date, twenty-one Departments have not reported, also eighteen Detached Corps. I think there is no good excuse for Memorial Day reports being delayed, and a certain date should be fixed when, if not received, they will be omitted. I shall therefore recommend that every Corps Chaplain's report shall be in Department Chaplain's hands by June 10, and Department Chaplains' reports in National Chaplain's hands by June 20: and it can be done.

Since many reports have come in an imperfect manner, some without the Department President's signature, and in some cases not forwarded by her; some without signature of Department Chaplain, also the name of Department not filled in, and quite a number with no summary, which is really the most trying to our patience, I therefore recommend that the National Chaplain issue

a circular in the month of May, giving explicit directions to Department Chaplains in regard to their work. Had there been time many reports would have been returned for these corrections. Remember, there are new officers every year, and each one has her experience to gain.

I wish also to recommend a revision of Memorial Day Blanks, and that Blanks for Department Chaplain's reports be made to correspond. Owing to a distribution of obsolete Memorial Day Blanks in some Departments, the number of soldiers' graves decorated was not obtained. I recommend the third question to be, Did the Corps as a body attend the Sunday Memorial Services? The fifth question to be, How many members' graves were marked with our flag and decorated? With ten questions only to answer, more space could be given for "Remarks by Corps Chaplains." I wish I could tell you all the beautiful thoughts that have been expressed by many of our Department Chaplains. I wish to thank all Departments who have favored me with their General Orders. I consider it a pleasure to read them. Many pleasant letters, invitations and souvenirs have been received. I appreciate the courtesies extended.

I have tried to be faithful to my promise given, when elected to fill this sacred position. Let us be thankful for all the mercies we have received, and never cease in well-doing.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

[Report received June 18.]

The first report comes from the "Old Granite State." Augusta S. Bennett sends her second annual Memorial report. She reports 16 monuments were beautifully decorated with flags and flowers, and special pieces, consisting of pillows, shields, arches and gates ajar, besides bouquets, wreaths, potted plants and baskets of flowers, were placed in memory of our noble dead. Two Corps did not report.

From the State where the first blood was shed in the Civil

War comes the report of Ruth A. Graham.

have the graves of soldiers from 22 States.

At Antietam, they

They had a pretty

exercise performed by 22 children, each representing a State, who strewed flowers upon these graves.

Mary C. Mathews sends a good report, but without the summary. At Steele 600 took part in the parade and a great deal of

NEW JERSEY.

[Report received June 24.]

Harriet Condon's report is good, but no summary. At Plainfield the most pleasing feature was "Guarding the Flag" by a number of little girls dressed in the National colors, representing every State in the Union, reciting short verses which declared their determination to guard the flag after their fathers depart this life.

Sarah J. Marsh sends her report, with no remarks by Corps

Chaplains. Every Corps reported.

Olivia R. Chandler reports that a spirit of earnest devotion to the sacred work has characterized the reports of many Corps.

The Corps at Binghamton placed on the Court House Square three baskets of flowers tied with hand-painted ribbon; also a beautiful urn, and a mound of flowers as a memorial to the "Unknown Dead." She says: "As I have read the reports there has been in my heart a chord of sympathy vibrating with those who prepared them, binding us more closely and firmly together."

"There was

Nettie A. Lewis sends a fine report. She says: unusual interest manifested and in many places village and city officials joined lovingly in the ceremony of showing 'Honor to whom honor is due."" She regretted so many Corps not reporting. There were 25.