The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-09-13

voting member in their place each SeS-
sion, ready to lend their influence and
effort to make this convention all we
desire"
She then spoke of the national woman's
relief corps home in Ohio and its needs.
the establishment Of national headquar-
tiers at Chicago during the worlds fair
season, and dwelt at length on the
financial matters of the order. She closed
with the following tribute TO Indiana:
ITO the city Of my birth l come 20
close my administration as national
president upon my hftieth anniversary
In this Columbian year. / have looked
forward to this convention with no small
degree OF pleasure, as so few national
presidents. IL any. has been given the
privilege Of celebrating their birthday
In their birthplace, at the close Of their
official term. In this city my childhood
days were spent, my flrst efforts in
public work were put forth. Here was
inculcated in my earliest education pro-
found disgust for American slavery, and
my first lessons i'm patriotism. | now
hail with pride. from Kansas. During
Fremont's campaign in this city, ] repre-
scented in a ship in the parade. Kansas
seeking admission into the union. So.
as an Indiana girl. / feel a dearer tie.
warmer oomradship, IL you please, and
desire to express my thanks for your
most cordial reception and thoughtful
preparation for our pleasure and com
fort"
The drummer boy Of the Rappahan-
mock Robert Henderson, and his son,
were introduced at the close OF this ad-
dress. and Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood on
behalf OF the w II. G, presented them
with drum and fife. after which they
played eevral selections. The members
OF the entertainment committee then an
nounced lunch and the meeting then ad-
iourned for an hour, This lunch was a
delightful affair and was beautifully
served IN the Sunday school room OF the
church which was decorated for the oe-
caaion.
The Afternoon session.
The afternoon session was devoted 20
the reports OF the secretary and treasur-
err Mrs. Flora Preston Hogbin, the ma
tional secretary, presented the following
summary OF her work for the past year:
Members IN good standing. 10576s; total
amount expenditures for the year,
ti54,47I12: total amount ef relief since
organization 20 June 30. 1893, s6sS. asS.S1;
total since organization 90 June 80, 1888,
Ss42 97b 30.
This was referred to the committee on
seeretary's report
The q. A. u. Ladies'.
The ladies' OF the O. A. r. held their con-
vention I'm Y. NJ. O. A. hall yesterday. The
president. Mrs. Carrie V. sheriff, deliv-
cred her address upon the work and pros
poets OF the order After her address the
committees were appointed az follows;
ON Creden tlalB-Mrs. Jane Slcker, Penn
aylvano: Mrs Sarah Hutchinson. New
York Mira. Mary Hall. West virginia.
on Reports-Mra. Anna Riggs, Ohio Mrs
8. Boslorth, Oklahoma; Mrs. Mary French.
Alabama.
on Gresting-Mrs. Frank Hubbard. MI
nois; Mrs. Sallle Lenhart Pennsylvania;
on Press-Mrs, FLORENCE George. wash
lngton; AIRS Nellie Royce, Waahington;
Mrs. Agnes Montrevillc Pennsylvania,
CONFERENCE.-The. Eta Toby, Indiana;
Mrs Sarah Dalton. Kansas
Gg ards, Mary Taylor Ohio; Mrs
Mrs. Nellie Anderson OF California was
appointed chaplain pro tom.
two &c department.. dfty-two S0 circles and an
increase OF 1850 In membership. The total
mem beershiR Is over tsroeea thousane.
The total relief granted during the year is
S,7Sl. with a surplus or over $1,000 In the
treasures Of the various departments
Invent y-eigft states and thirteen depart
mcnts are represented every one of which
rs In excellent condition.
The treasurer reported as follows: Total
receipts, 34103H; total expenses, S2,416.Sl:
balance on hand I,62G.H.
The morning session closed with the
presentation OF a large silk flag, the gift
OF the president and her friends at Pitts
burg. The presentation was made by De-
partment Commander Sample Of Pennsyl-
vania IT was received by Past Department
Commander Stewart OF the same state.
Daughters of Veterans.
The Daughters of Veterans held their
first business session at the Second pres
byterian church this morning. This or
ganization is composed entirely OF young
ladies. and their motto is. THE Flag Our
Fathers Saved" The meeting this morn
ing was devoted exclusively to hearing re-
ports These reports all show marked
progress in all lines of work. and were
unanimously accepted. The committee on
credentials reported twenty regularly en-
rolled delegates, representing nine states.
The afternoon session convened at 2
O'Clock TO consider important changes In