The National tribune., 1894-03-08
JERSEY BLUES.
Tenth Annual Convention and Comrade
Tributes at the Grand Campfire.

Tributes at the Grand Campfire.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The 10th annual Conven-
tion, Department of New Jersey, WR.C, met
in Aaron Wilkes Post hall, Feb and g. with a
full attendance of delegates and many visitors
present.
The reports of the various officers show the
work of our Order in a very prosperous condi-
| ton.
Department President Emma J. Southwick
worked very hard the past year to build up the
Department, and the Convention showed its
appreciation of her labors by e-electing her.
Past Department President Jennie B. Atwood,
one OF the manstays Of the Department was
reelected Department Treasurer by unani-
nous vote. She was elected last year the same
way, showing the perfect onfdence reposed in
| her. '
Past Department President Jennie d. Smith
installed the newly elected officers in the grace
| full and dignifed manner which is her charac-
| teristic. After installation Susie f. Wilkes, on
behalf of Aaron Wilkes Corps, Z, presented De-
| partment President Southwick handsome
| banquet lamp aud Jennie b. Atwood, on behalf
| of the Department, presented an elegant pic
ture and easel.
The recipient was completely overcome, but
| managed to express her deep appreciation of
the beautiful gifts. especially of the tender
| love which prompted them.
Large numbers of comrades witnessed the
| installation and presentation, and were very
| pleasantly impressed by both.
1t was most enjoyable Convention, and all
are encouraged to make extra efforts to build
up our Order the ensuing year.
The Department officers are: Pres, Emma j.
Southwick; s. V.-P., Hannah Leisure; j. V.-P
Matte Appleby; Sec, Anna Spannaker; Treas,
Jennie b. Atwood Inspector, Minnie Capin;
Counselor, Helen Bray; |. and l. Officer, Par
thena Ellsworth; Cor. Sec, Rosabele Casner;
Executive Board, Mary M. Morse, Anna NJ
" IL
Anna NJ. Frost Delegate to N ational Conven-
ton, Susie F. Wilkes.
THE GRAND CAMPFIRE.
Convention attended the 9th annual Grand
Campfire in body, in response to an invita-
ton extended by Encampment. Every num-
Der on the program was greeted with storm
of applause The address of welcome to the
Grand Army of the Republic by Mrs. McManus
of Trenton, as rendered by Miss Wilson, was
grand.
Congressman Nevus received an ovation as
he paid loving tribute to the loyal women of
our noble Order the W.R.C. His empty sleeve
shows what our dear comrade has done for our
country.
Mayor Hildred, of Cape May, invited the
GAR. to hold Midsummer Encampment at
Cape May; the veterans, to man, decided
to go.
Gen. E. Burd Grubb received his usual storm
of applause; there is none like Grub for the
Jersey boys in blue.
There were addresses, songs and Rotations
OF great merit, but the most beautifully touch
ing number of the evening was THE Lone
Grave by the Track" as sung by Mr.. Norton
All present voted it the best Campfire ever
held, and that is saying a good deal in these
days Of rousing Campfres
Rosabelle Cosner. Department Corresponding
Secretary, Asbury Park, N J.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Past National President Margaret Ray Wick
ins is again in Chicago, having been appointed
Superintendent of the new State Reform School
for Girls.
Mrs. Wilkins had the very highest recon-
mendatons for this position from philanthropic
workers the country over. Her superior execu-
tive ability and wide experience will make her
invaluable in the important position.
Past National Chaplain Mary L. Knowles
was installed Guard of Corps 80, Charlestown,
Mass. by National President Sarah c. Mink, |
upon the evening of the reception given Ma |
tional officers by this Corps Before the re-. |
ception National aud Department officers were |
entertained at tea by Elizabeth b. Raymond, |
Chairman of the Department Relief COMMITTEES
WRC r7b5
Comrade j. C. o. Redington Ia mailing slips |
oil his new Keller Corps Ode leaflets, words and |
music, free, to all sending postage to the Acme |
HaUersach, Syracuse, N. Y. The opening ode, |
Bright Ger Our Country" has boon set to |
new and pleasant music. more simple than
Kellar's American Hymn" and composed by |
Comrade Redington at the request of Corps
members 1t is set so as to be sung as q duet
and trio for female voices with full chorus
A literary and musical entertainment given
at Library Hail. Ithaca, N. Y, for the benefit
of the New York W.RC. Home. was a. pro-
nounced success; Mrs 7. II. Davenport general
director. Members Of the Post and Corps and
High School girls lent valuable assistance. A
nice little sum has been deposited in the Ithaca
Savings Bank, to be used on call for the pur-
pose named.
The appointment Of the dramatic reader.
Elizabeth Mansfield Irving, as special National
Aid on the staff of National President Sarah q.