The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-01-12
PCBLIC INSTALLATION.
Caroline Harrison Lodge Onhcers Installed in
Due Form.


Due Form.
The A. O. {. W. hall was q scene Of de
! light and interest last night. The deco
rations were we'll arranged. Across tn,
Center hung in profusion the folds of the
| flag whic all patriots love. The hall wa
comfortably filled, and the program was
exceptionally interesting aud impressive
| Ii was The public installation of the Off
| GERS of Caroline Harrison Circle, No. 5,
Ladies of the g. A. Il.
| The exercises commenced with an liz.
strumental solo By Miss Mabel Berdine.
very finely executed Next followed
recitation by Miss Jessie Tucker-"Cus
| ter's Last Ride" and it was beautifully
rendered. Then followed duet by Benny
and Faith Warren-"The Little Major"
and this was very beautiful and sweet.
Little Miss Pearl Reed then executed an
instrumental solo in style which ELECTED
vociferous applause. Little Hazel button
recited "Only the Veterans Daughters" in
was complimented by the entire audience
with an encore.
Emma Hornaday then recited the Ride
of jennie McNeal" aud showed herself an
elocutionist of fiue culture.
Mrs Fairchild sang "The Battle Hymn
of the Republic" the audience joining in
the chorus.
Captain Burgess then made an address
the objects and Aim of the Circle, y
dwelt upon the power of patriotism, and
in beautiful peroration congratulated
the members upon the growth of their
order.
After this came the installation of he
officers of the society by Captain J. a.
Wallace, which was exceptionally inter
esting, and most admirably performed by
the captain, though me was detailed to do
the work after the assembling Of the
organic ltion.
The following were installed as officers
for the ensuing year:
President-Mrs. DeRoss
Senior vice president-Mrs. DR.. Stitzell.
Junior vice president - Mrs. Maggie
Campbell.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mile Woodcock.
Chaplain-Mrs. Mary Bicknell
Secretary-Mrs. Nellie Concklin.
Conductor-Mrs. Gertrude Wallace.
Guardians. Nellie Warren.
The newly installed president, Mrs. De
Ross, then made short and beautiful in
augural address
At this point Mrs. Mary Lane stepped
forward and in complimentary words pre-
sented the retiring president. Mrs. Mary
Snyder, with fine gold pin as an ex-
preston of honor from the society
which that lady acknowledged in fi.-
ting and expressive language This was
followed by Il solo ''We Are The Boys"
which was received with repeated ap-
plause. Mr.. Henry Huffman was accom-
PIANIST, Judge w. P. Campbell then fol-
lowed with an address Of earnest, clio.
quent words showing the work of the past
by the soldiers of the great rebellion and
the grand achievements resulting from
their sacrifice, valor and heroism The
judges speech was full of happy remarks
and an occasional tender allusion stirred
the hearts and awakened memories both
sad and sorrowful. Mrs. President De
Ross introduced Post Commander Schad,
who made the following brief address:
sit gives me great pleasure to meet with
you this evening. feel that we are CO.
workers in noble work, in that we extend
a helping hand to worthy comrades and
their families who are in need of cur help.
Who is it that can do the work Of love and
charity half 50 we'll as the noble ladies of
Caroline Harrison circle? How we'll do we
remember the work that was rendered by
the ladies during the dark days Of the re-
bellion. Many soldier owes his life to
the good and kind nursing that was done
by the ladies in the hospitals.
you have named your circle Tor a
true and noble woman, one who was, in
deed and in truth helpmate to our be-
loved comrade. For who does not love
the name of Benjamin Harrison, who
stood shoulder to shoulder with us on the
field OF battle? Had the soldiers done their
duty we would have friend in the White
House. / am pleased to know that your
organization has prospered so greatly in
such short time. 1 hope it may con-
tinue to do so in the future, and / wish
you a Gods blessing in your noble work. :"
This concluded the program and the
company were invited to partake of
light lunch, after which an hour was
spent in social intercourse, music and at
tempts at dancing by the young folks.
Comrade w. Fl. Scott was so years old
yesterday, and ne was half inclined to be-
lieve the great time was in honor Of his
birthday.
The members Of the circle were con-
graduated by all present on the success of
their first installation after organization
Judge Williams of the United States
court, who was Union soldier, could not
be present, but sent message of regret
that he could not be with them, and
wished them abundant success in their
great work.
The festivities closed at midnight.