Journal of the National Convention of the Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic Volume 25 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...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. Yours in F., C. and L. MARY M. NORTH, Approved: National Press Correspondent. Carrie R. Sparklin, National President. Belle C. Kimball, National Secretary. 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...