The National tribune., 1896-10-22
KANSAS LADIES.
Corresponding Secretary Adelia Hunt wade
Writes of Affairs i'm Her State.

Corresponding Secretary Adelia Hunt Wade
Writes of Affairs i'm Her State.
DEAR SISTERS: Through the columns OF
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE 1 come again, bring
ing you the greetings of the GAR. Ladies of
Kansas with encouraging reports OF the prog
ress of our work in these parts. Under the
efficient administration of our President, Mrs.
Wall, old Circles are being revived and new
impetus given to our organization throughout
the State She has organized four now Circles
and from present indications Will organize
several more in the near future. Wherever
she sees an opportunity to plant our organiza'
ton she considers that in this land of freedom
she has perfect right to do so. and with the
aid and encouragement of the GAR. men
and their families she proceeds to organize.
The last Circle instituted was at Lawrence,
with 50 charter members, all ladies OF proml-
nence in literary and social circles, and not one
had ever belonged to GAR. organization
before. She expects to organize Circle at
North Lawrence also.
The late Reunion of the Kansas G.A.R. IN
Topeka was decided success apd our Capital
City covered herself with glory in her efforts TO
entertain the old veterans. The following
notables were present during the week Gems.
Howard, Sickles, Alger, Prentiss. CorpI Ian
ner Commander-in-Chie and staff and Mother
Bickerdyke. The flower parade arranged and
managed by the ladies of Topeka was one OF
the largest pageants ever seen in the West
floats and bugges of every description, tam
dem bicycles, ladies and gentlemen on horse
back all bedecke ed with flowers OF every kind
and color Everywhere along the line OF march
flags, bunting and flowers were displayed in
great profuslon by citizens and business houses
The ladies of Lincoln Circle !, had beautI'
full float i'm which rode Is ladies who were
wives of soldiers during the war. There was
Dc b.-f ha fran n
the work mems parade the wheelmen's parade
the old soldiers parade, the school children
parade the two sham battles at Camp Miles
one by the old soldiers and the State militia,
the other by the L. S. troops from Forts Riley
and Leavenworth. 1t was estimated that 0O00
people were entertained through the week.
Camp Miles, about mile from the city, pre-
| sented lively and animated scene The Camp
| fires held day and night in the big pavilion,
addressed by distinguished men of the Nation,
| and the meeting of old comrades and friends,
made it an affair long to be remembered. The
| Campfire of the GAR Ladies, presided over
| by Chaplain Fisher of the 5th Kan. Cav, was
a very pleasant affair. Chaplain Fisher IS the
| man who came so near being elected Chaplain
| of the House of Reprcse n tatives last Winter.
| His many Kansas friends would have reJoIced
| to have seen him thus honored.
Our Department President, Mrs. Wall, gave
an interesting and carefully-prepared address
in which there undue laudation oil
our Order or mud-slinging at any other
| organization. Commander Whitney, Mother
| Bickerdyke, and Comrsde Randlett of Law
renee, were among the speakers. Master Niles
| son of Adj'tG Gen. Niles. gave an Grafton on pat
riotism. Rev. John Bright sang 1.-The Sword
of Bunker Hill" Marshslls Band, of To
peka. and a visiting band furnished most ex
cellent music Taken altogether, the IN
recognized " were very well satisfied.
Our Headquarters were pleasant gathering
place for our sisters and comrades and all were
cordially welcomed. One pleasing feature wal
the presence of our National Treasurer, Mrs
George, of Washington, ID. c.. who was giver
a hearty welcome by the Kansas sisters. The
fusion question afforded some entertain
ment as it originated in Kansas, bnt it is SAFE
to say that there was no Fusionists in tina
crowd. Every member of our Order present wa
for Mckinley, and first, last, and forever fo
the organization of the Ladies of the g. A. K.
not auxiliary" to any other organization
ADELIA HUNT WADE, Corresponding Secre
tary, Ladies of the GAR, Department o
Kansas, Meriden, Kan.