St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-08

tee, was absent, and Mrs Newport,
speaking for her, said that there would
be table at headquarters amply sup
piled which would be in charge of some
one from 9 a. m. to 10 o'clock p. m.
each day, and that there would be bar
rels of ice water and lemonade provid-
ed. Miss Sanborn, chairman of the
press committees had no report to give.
Mrs. Dorr, chairman of the music
committee, said it was too. early, as
yet, to do a very great deal Of work
along this line, but she stood in readi-
ness for work when the time came
Mrs. Bridgeman, chairman from
Hamline, said her committee was
ready for work, and was awaiting
orders.
Mrs. Page, chairman of Fort Smell
ling committee, said the women at the
post were greatly interested. 1t is pro-
posed to make Fort Smelling one of
the most beautiful points about the
city.
Mrs. Preston Jackson, of Manchester
gave a brief report. S"
Mrs. f. B. Doran, Of West st. Paul,
has very able set Of women to work
with, and has formed a large commit
tee. Every house in that part of the
town will, no doubt, be decorated
Mrs. c. e. Flandrau, who was the
chairman Of the badge committee, has
been obliged to resign. and Mrs. J. A.
Wheelock was appointed in her stead
Miss A r. ~McGill, Of ST. Anthony
Park, has three divisions ready.
Mrs. H. A. Castle, Of the printing
committee, was absent s
Mrs. c. A. Wallingford, Of Warren
dale, said that she hopedeComo avenue
might be fixed UP somewhat before the
encampment. This matter the park
board has already. taken up.
Mrs. G.. A. Parker, of Newport, had
no report a->ss.gs vssa,
A letter from Mrs Evans, of Fari-
bault was read. Miss Evans is one
of the vice presidents Of the woman's
committee, and wanted attention called
to the drive to, be given by the women
to the officers.
Mrs. c. G.. Higbee is chairman on
committee on drives. The matter was
deferred.
of the Women's Relief Corps Of Bos-
ton, Mass; has been received by Mrs
Newport, expressing sympathy for the
women in their undertaking, s.and also
offering congra tulations and assist
ance.
Mrs. Newport said that 700 of the w.
r. G. would be here in September She
said that she had not. written. them
that the women would not give them
not to serve lunches, as many reasons
are given why they are not successful.
Gen. Mason was present, and expressed
pleasure at Mrs. JOhnsOn'S report He
urged the women to ask questions of
the men present, so they might be more
in touch with the work together. lie
spoke about the headquarters for the
women, and promised handsome accom-
modations. christopher W. Horr, chair
man of the accommodation and in
formation committee, suggested that
the women form a similar committee
Mrs. Newport explained that the enter
tainment committee was such one,
and had the name changed by the sec
retary. ia,Assi5 . . .-...s..~ .....
Mrs. Mcconnell wanted to know
what to do with those people here in
st. Paul who wanted information about
the encampment. Mr. HoPr explained
that all information would be given
at 42O Endfcott% Arcade, the G. A. r.
headquarteEs.>,s > He, said that only men
accompanied by their wives would
want lodging in private families, as
the others would want to be down
town. He said they would all be very
nice people. Capt. Castle spoke a few
committee, which is expected to adver-
tise the encampment Thoroughly
through the newspapers, locally and
abroad.
Hon. ALBEIT Schefferi, president of the
finance eempittee. A.. offered to resign
part of his duties in gathering money,
and said the women might gather $l5,-
600 of the $4,000 required, as he did
not want alpthes honors. No response
was made to this from the chair.
Mr.. Sclieffei'ss IN a neat little speech,