The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1894-01-04
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January 1. began the new year with
meeting at which a large number OF til
brothers were present. Brother j. j
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present to have social chat with owe
aquarter of hundred of his brothers
toll. Chief Engineered. W. Kincaid sal
that Monday being the first meeting G
Division 80 in the new year he wonl
ask that all members take renewed III
terest in their profession, and althougl
the record of the G. s. o. engineers TO
the past year would compare favofabl,
with any railroad in Virginia, he hope
to see a better record for the new yea
we are entering upon. Bro. Kincaid ais
remarked that he thought that the frs
of the year was good time to reform
Division 3S, that many of the brother
were getting careless, especially the OH
GERS, whom he enjoined to begin the neS
year by giving their undivided atten
ton to their respective duties.
Chief Kincaid then took up the bust
dess of the Division in regular order
Bro. G. R. Davis. Third Assistant Engi
neer, told the Chief that the outer Hal
door was closely guarded and the insid
lock securely fastened. Ere long Bro
Davis was heard exclaiming: "Brothe
Chief there is an unusual alarm at th'
outer door, and if not attended to a
once we will have no door to lock. Bro
Davis soon returned almost out of breatl
and reported the anti room full of ladies
Chief Kincaid said Division SO had moi
received applications from the engineers
wives to join the Division, but that he
was cognizant that there were many who
should fill out applications for member
ship and insurance policies, though as
yet none had been sent to Division 80
but if through mistake Division 38 had
come in possession OF such applications
it would have afforded him great pleas
ure to forward them to Virginia Anxil
larry 1859. He then said brother Davis
: 1 am surprised that you have SO far for
gotten yourself as to allow those lady
.intruders within our hall without per-
mission. Bro. Davis was fined 81 foi
neglect of duty, though he declared the
ladies rushed by him as soon as the door
was opened. Division took recess to
investigate Bro. Davis case. The door
was opened and Mrs W. N. Shepherd,
President of Auxiliary Lodge No 1861
and her associate sisters, Mesdames G.
H. Cornell, w. s. Cochran, w. C. Mosely,
I. B. Snapp, G.. W. Kincnid, G.W.Howe,
j. H. johnson, j. H. Houseman, C. A.
Kraft and j. s. Woodward, did the anti
act by presenting us with a napkin
which was ackno wledged to be an emb-
lem OF our sisters innocence. We were
soon supplied with sumptuous spread
which was heartily enjoyed. Chief En-
gineer Kincaid arose to thank the ladies
for the fine treat and surprise, but was
interrupted by the President of Lodge
1859, who presented Division SO with a
handsome regalia which she hoped
would be received in the same spirit that
it was given. and worn with pleasure to
the officers and honor to the Brother
hood. Chief Kincaid again rose to thank
the sisters for their kind and thoughts
full consideration and assured them that
it was pleasure to meet them, the first
ladies that had ever called on Division
80, which is one of the oldest Divisions
in Virginia and among the first in the
Southwest to declare its principles and
stand firmly by them. The brothers in
turn thanked their sisters for their kind-
ness and true love for our brotherhood
Brother J. D. Mustoe said he heard that
Virginia Auxiliary would give supper.
but could not attend, but would come
next time if he had to come barefooted.
Over two hours having been consumed
in this amiable gathering, the ladies
were solicited to make a few remarks.
The President expressed much pleasure
with our large and friendly gathering,
and hoped to be able to come again soon.
Sister G.. w. Howe spoke about the
Auxiliary Insurance and urged all to
take out policy.
The ladies then sang that grand piece,
"God be with you till we meet again, "
after which the meeting was closed by
a prayer by Bro. J. D. Mustoe.
PHIL. MAUER,
W. E. SNAPP,
W. G.. DUDLEY,
Committee.