Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

Murdoch appointed Theresa T. Frise as
Conductor, and the installation was an
interesting affair. The installation OF w.
r. e. was followed by the installation
OF the officers-elect OF the g. A. K. The
Woman's Relief Corps adopted resoln-
tions extending thanks TO the citizens OF
Petersburg, 10 Andrew Mather Corps
and Post, to railroad officials for re-
duced rates, TO the Y. NJ. c. A. for the
use of their hall, to Mr.. and Mrs. Wag-
ner, proprietors of the Palace Hotel, for
their untirlng efforts in behalf OF the
w. R. c., 10 Miss Ella Miller, of Steu-
benville, for music during the conven-
ton and installation as organist, and to
the retiring Department President.
Mrs. Murdoch, for the efficient and sat
isfactory manner in which she conduct
ed the business OF the convention.
Mrs. Murdoch the retiring President
of the w. r. c., and Anthony Smith,
the retiring Department Commander,
G. A. R., were presented with very
handsome badges, and although sur
prised, they responded, thanking their
many comrades and sisters for the
tokens of affection and appreciation OF
their services in the two orders for the
past year.
The local members of the s. Of " aud
OF the W.R.C. furnished splendid ban
quet to their visitors Of s., of V. and w.
r. c., at G. A. r. Hall. 1t was one OF
the most delightful impronptu affairs
attended. More than one hundred
guests were present w. Il. Patton, on
behalf of Mead Camp. 5. OF ",
and the local w. r. c., delivered
the address of welcome. After the
banquet proper it was turned into a
genuine old-fashioned camp fire, Post
Division Commander Z. o. Bower pre-
siding. Addresses were made by Capt.
Patton, Capt. Bennett, OF G!adeville,
Capt. Peggott, OF the O.. A. R., Post Di-
vision Commander Baguley, of Wheel.
ing, and Mrs. Murdoch, Past Depart
ment President OF the w. R. c., Ellen
f. Daniels, Department President w.
r. c., Mary T. Michaelson, Ella Thorn
as, Of Charleston, Mollie M. Cornwell,
Mrs. Mary V. Reed, Miss Fleming, OF
Fairmont, Mrs. Leeds, of Grafton. Mrs.
Sandy, Of Wheeling, rendered an enjoy
able recitation and great many COM
rades of the G. A. K. made remarks.
The Encampment G.. A. r. and Con-
vention w. K. c. was the most success
full ever held by the Department, the
attendance being larger than ever be-
fore; the weather iwas fine during the
three days. The next encampment and
convention will be held at Charleston
the fourth Monday in April, 1895. The
members OF the w. K. c. were enter
tanned with a ride around the beautiful
city of Parkersburg, through the court
esy of Mr.. Shaw, to whom many thanks
are due. The city was pro-
fusely decorated with the National
colors, and the members of the G.. A. r.
and W. R. C. and L. of V, since their
return home in Wheeling are loud in
their praises Of the mayor and citizens
and all who extended to them such a
hearty welcome and made their visit so
pleasant.
Mrs Maria Leeds, OF Grafton, was
elected Delegate-at-large and Miss
Mollie Shafer, OF Wheeling, Alternate
at-Large In the w. L. G. Convention
The badge OF honor was awarded to
Blundon Corps No. 6, of Charleston,
for prompt and correct reports sent to
department headquarters.