The Red Cloud chief., 1899-05-19

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the women's Relief Corps was held at
York, Nebraska, on the 10th and 18th
inst. at which 222 delegates were pres.
emit, besides many visiting members.
Tuesday evening a reception was Civ
en- them in the Methodist Episcopal
church, and although the building Is
large IL was impossible for all to get in,
many standing at the open windows on
the outside. They were welcomed by
Mayor Harlan, and some inspiring
music by the orchestra. One piece,
"The Battle of Shiloh" carried the au.
dience by storm. II was grand, and
so were other pieces. Then came a
very patriotic speech by Senator Hay
ward. The department president, Mrs.
Addie Adams Of Superior gave a fine
address in the interests Of the w. X. O.
Department Commander Majors made
q short speech in his inimitable a
ner. The exercises we're closed with q
flag drill by sixteen young ladies, con.
Quoted by Major Pemberton, and music
by his small drum corps. 1t was very
fine and interesting.
Wednesday morning the delegates
were welcomed by the Corps presid ent
Mrs. Pemberton. The forenoon was
taken up with calling the roll and
reading reports and sending out speak.
ers to the various institutions Of learn
ing in the city. They all reported being
received with enthusiasm. Beautiful
bouquets Of roses were.presented to the
department president for which she
expressed her thanks in her usual hap
py manner. The delegation from Gar
field corps were not forgotten In the
way of flowers. Their past command.
or sent to each OF them a fragrant bou-
quet of large carnations for which they
heartily tender their thanks. After
dinner. the officers and members by in.
vitation gathered at the city hall and
marched TO the M. 4. church where the
convention was held, through open
ranks of young girls from the city
schools, who strew flowers. along their
pathway. 1t was a very beautiful trib-
ute to the ladies and they appreciated
it greatly. Toward evening carriages
were sent to convey them to the col
lege to see the cadets drill.
Thursday election Of officers was the
order of the day, but it was willingly
interrupted by a visit from the &. A. r.
encampment committee consisting Of
Department Commanders Dilworth
and Cole, and the newly elected COM
mander, Evans, who made brief
speeches, The newly elected officers
are, president, Fidelia Rupiper, Har.
ward; senior vice.president, Matte
P%emberton, York; junior vice presi.
dent; Martha Bagley, Broomield;
treasurer, Mary Il. Morgan, Alma;
chaplain, Anna Boyd, Hastings; execu.
tive board, Louise Deacon, Omaha,
Mary Sexton, Edgar, Mary Huffman,
Newman Grove, Mary Smith. Lyons,
Nina Morey, Kearney; delegates to ma.
tional convention, Sarah Sweet, a,
large, and Mesdames Brooks, Slower,
Land, Akers and Gillespie. Thursday
evening was the grand campfire and
installation Of officers Of both societies
1t was held in the big tent. The Off
GERS of the w. X. G. were installed by
Mrs. Adams in her sweet way. Music
was rendered by the orchestra and
Mrs. Gordon made one Of her jolly
speeches. Other speeches were made
by members of the q. A. II. The mex,
morning carriages were sent to convey
all who could go to the "Mother's
Jewels Home" We found the jewel,
in the school room. The visitors linet
up all around the room, three deep
Several Of the scomrades and ladie!
spoke u few words to the children
and they in return sang songs. The,
have n boy there@who is a native o
Alaska. He looks like any other littl,
Indian boy. They all locked neat an,
clean. The two young ladies VIII,
teach the school were brought up an,
taught right there in the house. Mrs
S%purtock, the matron, seems a yer,
sweet woman. All enjoyed their visi
to the homes. At 1850 we started 70
home. For u place not quite q hun
dred miles away, it takes quite q Will
to get to York. We started from Ina
vale Monday at II 30 and arrived Ii
York on Tuesday at 4 pm. But 1t wa
well worth the trouble to 60 for W
were so finely entertained. We ca
say OF York, "Many daughters hav
done virtuously, but thou ~excellet
them all" l., b. KNIGHT,
1T NEVER DIsAPPoINTs. This is on
of the peculiarities Of Hoods Sarsal
orilla. 1t cures scrofula, salt rheun
humors, stomach and kidney trouble,