The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-21
Encampment and Auxiliary
Lodges,
BEGIN BUSINESS SESSIONS
Liberty Tree Dedicated in
Riverside.


a large delegation from Winfield, Arkan-
sas City and towns south. Quite dele
cation is expected from the west over the
Wichita and Western, and from the north
on the noon Frisco. The committee on
credentials was busy until late in the al
ternoon so that the only business ses-
sions Of the forenoon were confined TO the
Sons of Veterans, Woman's Relief Corps
and the Caroline Harrison Circle. The
W. R c. held its sessions in the First
Methodist church, the Ladies Aid 50
ciety in the west rooms of Peerless hall.
opposite to where the sessions Of the Sons
OF Veterans were held Caroline Harrison
Circle in ODD Fellows hall. The reading
of department reports occupied most of
the day. Mr.. Griffith, department presi-
dent Of the w. R. c., was presented with
a handsome diamond brooch.
Following is the address Of welcome by
Mrs. Mason, president of local Relief
Corps No. 40:
Mrs. President and members of the
Woman's Relief Corps-To me as presi-
dent Of No. 40 has fallen the very pleas
ant duty of extending to you all the most
cordial welcome and heartfelt greeting
of the Peerless Princess Of the Plains
We have been looking forward to this
state gathering of the Grand Army and
their auxiliaries with bright anticlpations
and our best wishes are that your stay
here among us may be pleasant also
beneficial to you as wen as ourselves. We
want you to see our city with its miles of
beautiful streets and lovely homes. and
cr,Ia OH
buildings and MISUNDERSTANDING which
has recently been bought by the Friends
and will be called the Friends National
University-and no one should fail to visit
our magnificent Masonic Home, one Of
the grandest in the state, and also the
Masonic Temple, the second finest in the
United States. Wichita as commercial
city stands among the first in the state
We want you to see our splendid dry
goods houses, in fact we want you to
become acquainted with our city and our
people, and may this acquaintance prove
TO be mutually agreeable that you may
have PLEASANT memory of your stay with
US, and that we may cherish long in our
remembrance this great event.
LADIES OF THE G. A. r.
The morning session of he Ladies of
the C. A. r. was called to order by the
president, Mrs. Emma Wall.
While the committee on credentials were
in session. the president announced that
the ladies of Wichita desired to present !
the merits Of the flag drill, to be used in
public schools. This was read from the
platform by Mrs. Rawiins Of Kansas City. !
The president asked for expression Of
PRODUCING this drill into the public schools
Several ladies responded favorably and
the sentiment Of the convention seemed to
favor its introduction, as tending to Gre
ate patriotic feeling and loyalty to the
flag, among the rising generation.
Miss Nellie Rhodes of Manhattan, pre-
sided at the organ. The delegation as
fast as seated received beautiful badges
presented by the citizens of Wichita.
The large number of delegates present
showed the increasing strength of the
order and the interest taken in the work
The reports Of president secretary and
treasurer were very satisfactory 10 the
members present, as they indicated faith
full and harmonious work among these
officers, who have given their services !
without compensation, for love OF the or
der.
After report Of Senior Vice President
Mrs WoodcOck of Wichita, Mrs. Rawlins. !
junior vice president. made an eloquent |
appeal for the Introduction of the flag
drill in our schools, which brought forth !
hearty applause from the ladies.
The afternoon session Of the convention |
was called to order by the president who |
ha- vie
visit the G. A. R. the president had an /
pointed Mrs. NJ. o. Cartilage as chairman, !
who declined to serve. and requested that /
the president. Mrs. Wall. be placed upon /
that committee. This motion was carried /
and the revised committee consisted of /
the following ladies on greetings to the |
C. A R.:
Mrs. Emma Wall, Mrs. Dyche. Mrs. |
Richie. Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Durgan
To the w. p. C.-Mrs. Hough, Mrs L. /
/. Mcbride, Mrs. NcGrath, Mrs Wise, /
Mrs. Welty
To the l. A. S.-Afrs. Minnie Cole. Mrs |
Alice Elwood Gerger, Miss Emma Cave
To the S. of V.-Mrs. Mary Learnard. /
Mrs. Moore Mrs. E. B. Dalton, Mrs. L. /
DeRoss.
The center Of the hail was cleared, the |
room darkened. the gas lighted and eight I
ladies marched in 10 the sound of music
and after marching and commemorative
IN perfect time, they formed an escort for /
three comrades who took the obligation
and became members Of the order.
The names OF the comrades availing
themselves Of this privilege were Mr..
V. B .Sheafer, Concordia; Lewis G. Par
ker. Oberiin; J. c. Hudson. Caldwell.
The ladies then continued the eNempli-
fcation OF the ritual with the fag under /
che direction Of Mrs. Hough Of Wichita,
II was an impressive scene, and the /
ladies were much pleased. many express
ing themselves in favor Of adopting this
flag drill for ritualistic use in the circles.
The committee GNU patriotic teaching
reported through their chairman. Mrs
Moses Of Great Bend. whose report was
received with much enthusiasm.
Another comrade, Captain Spencer. was
obligated. after which the comrades pres
emf were called upon for remarks and
many cheering words were spoken FOR tAe
ladies and commentator for their work.
The resolutions committee returned their
report which included resolutions OF
thanks TO the citizens Of Wichita for the
handsome badges which viii be kept as
souvenirs of this convention, and also
thanks 10 the ladies Of Caroline Harrison
Circle, not only for the entertainment 50
generously given. but also for the beau
tiful flag drill.
4 comm tee from the ". r c. were re
ceived and their chairman, Mrs. Evelyn
T2-aSFord read very f,sa,t-ff,r1 CREATING - !