The Saint Paul globe., 1899-01-17
JOINT INSTALLATION : HELD
OFFICERS OF ELLSWORTH CIRCLE
AND PARKER CAMP ASSUME
THEIR OFFICES
Ceremony Was Held In Odd Fellows
Hall and Was Largely Attended
-PrOG ramme Included an Inter-
estins Paper by Mrs. Hickman.

A large audience gathered last even
ing at Odd Fellows hall to witness the
joint public installation of the officers
of Ellsworth Circle No. s, Ladies of the
G. A. R., and C. D. Parker Camp No.
L, of the Union Veterans Protective as
SCciation.
The officers Of the circle were INSTALL
ed by Past Department Commander
Mrs. Amanda R. Wethron, assisted by
Mrs. Mary Kinghorn, as conductor.
and We're: President, Mrs. Mariah
Tw1ss; senior vice president Mrs. Helen
Austin; Junior vice president, Miss Jen-
ME Lavoca; chaplain. Mrs. Sabrfna
McCrea; secretary. Mrs. Lizzie Brook
ms; treasurer. Miss Dora Mulhberg;
conductor, Mrs. Mary Kinghorn; as
slstant conductor, Mrs. Lavica Eu-
banks; guard, Mrs Rachel Pauley as
sistant guard. Mrs. Amanda Webster.
The officers Of the camp, who were
installed by the past commander of
Brookins; lieutenant colonel, D. A.
Cudworth; adjutant. A. W. Mortenson;
quartermaster, J. P. Lyon; officer of
the day, E. F. Kenvick; officer of the
guard, James T. Chapron; chaplain, w.
c. Bates
Following the installations there was
an excellent programme, consisting of
which there was dancing and sup
per The principal address, which re-
ceiVed hearty applause, was given by
Mrs. John Hickman, president of Bid
die Circle No. 3S, st. Paul, composed of
celored ladies. She said in part:
mere IS no element OF the negro character
that has not been assaiied. No capacity or in
capacity that has not been stripped of every
attendant or associated condition ted
from every extenuating circumstance and
IN Of
the scoff and jeer of unholy lips and for the
denunciation and utter rejection from unsvm-
pathetic hearts. Yet, it remains for those
whose lives are cast into broad and deem
molds-whose motive power springs from an
inner consciousness Of justice and truth to
study, examine and analyze the underlying
principles and find in the character of this
people OF mine. material capable OF growth.
development, elevation and expansion beyond
the ordinary or commonplace; in short come
into closer relations of fraternal feeling and
mutual helpfuness and prove if we be not
an integral part OF yourselves and of the great
commonwealth Of our country instead of a
race apart.
The old comrades here-those valiant ones
who tarried not when their country called
counted not their own lives dear when 1t was
to save other lives, sacrificing their all upon
the altar of liberty.
We have proved ourselves worthy the he
roc effort to better condition In that we
are preparing our children for the occupation
of the various fields of activity and useful
ness. We are fitting our boys and girls +,
adorn society in its broadest sense where
culture of heart and mind go hand in hand
Go into our homes and know the measure of
the sacred fires of love- devotion and duty.
find there hearts consecrated to sacred trust
But for all this, We recognize that the bone
and sinew of peoples financial strength is
found in their merchandising and commerce.
and we come to you asking a larger admit
tance into the storehouse of experience
All honor to Minnesota and her undivided
school system.
All honor to people that are represented
by black man in their legislative halls.
All honor to the comrades of the G. A. r.
and to the Ladies of the G. A. R.. who are
recognizing in practical therefore helpful
way, the Afro-Americans in this great ma
triotic organization. 1t may seem an insieni-
hcsnt act. but l tell you 1t will Yield fruit
ten. twenty and hundred fold Help the
world to come into mere intimate social
business relationship to give us the hand Of
! fellowship. and you will help to adorn page