The National tribune., 1901-02-07
LADIES OF THE GAR.
What IS Being Done by the Circles of the
Empire State.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Mrs. 70. NJ
Chamberlain. President OF the Ladies of the
q. a. r., Department Of New York, writes
that she Inspected all Circes but her own
Albany Circle She first visited the cities vi
New York and Brooklyn. From the hrst In
spection the inspiration of the glorious worB
was felt. Much credit Is given these circles
Very few realize the difficulty and amount
of work In large city, particularly Ne"
York.
Ewing Circle, 10, of Yonkers, Is doing well,
both financially and in relief work. Circles
In the eastern part of the state are working
with zeal. Circles in the central and north
ern part of the State are large and composed
of earnest and active workers. one Circle haY
Ing n membership OF 200 and 20 honorary
members. Columbia Circle, 8, Of Fulton
they do. This Circle gave a reception, In
viting the Post, Sons of Veterans and Ladies
Aid.
Among the Circles In the western part OF
the State there never need be Il doubt but
the cause of our Order will be advanced.
The great fair held in Buffalo to procure
funds to furnish rooms In Convention Hall
for all Posts and Orders connected with the
G. A. r., was opened by Department Com
mander Pond, who contributed $50. The
chairman of the fair was one of our Circie
Presidents, and she reports all associated
Orders worked together In harmony. The
fair lasted one week, and realized about
$500.
Sister Chamberlain speaks about one In,
dian Circle-Red Jacket Circle. She Is very
proud of II. Not q sister in the Order would
ever remain away from meeting could they
see the interest and loyalty shown by this
Circle. Living on the reservation as they
do, many have long distance to come. They
meet at 10 o'clock, and have dinner first;
then prayer in their own language; after
this Circle meeting IS commenced. These are
Seneca Indians. They presented the Depart.
ment President with a pin, symbol Of the
race saying If any of their people her
wearing it they would know She had friends
among them. She also received 3 token from
the President of the Circle.
The officers of Gen. ]. B. Carr Circle, OF
Troy, were installed by Past Commander
Col. W. II. Mum. The hall was decorated
with flags and presented a fine appearance
The members were enthusiastic and highly
pleased by the presentation Of an excellent
portrait OF Gen. Joseph y. Carr, and a hand
some silk 1ag to drape It, 1t was presented
by Mrs. Carr, who is a member Of this Cir
Gle. The picture was accepted for the Cir
Gle by the President. Mrs. j. Talmage. Ad
dresses were made by Department President
Mrs. E. n. Chamberlain and several comrades
from Albany.
Albany Circle, %, L. Of G. A. r., held joint
installation with W. A. Jackson Post. Mrs
Il. NJ. Chamberlain, Department President
acting as Installing officer for the Circle, and
Past Department Commander, c. S. Youngs
of Binghamton, for the Post. Delegations
were present from J. b. Carr Circle, OF Troy
and Washington Circle, Of Cohoes, and
several prominent G. A. r. men from Troy
Rensselaer, and Albany. The officers Of the
Circle are: Pres, Mrs. c. A. Curetin; s. v
p, Mrs. II. d. Becker; J. " p, Mrs. Mary
Peters: Chap, Mrs. C. COntane; Sec, Mrs
VIM. Volk; Treas, Mrs. VIM. Brazee; Con.
Miss Minnie Sphere; Asst Con, Mrs. +. NJ
Sheldon; Guard, Mrs. Jordan; Asst Guard
Miss Grace Hunter.
Hayward Porter Circle, OF Buffalo, unanI
mously reelected Mrs. Ella j. Hirnes Presi
dent. The other officers will do credit &c
their positions.
Sister Knowels OF Hayward Porter Circle
sends the following plea TO all members OF
our Order:
Sisters, may the New Century wItnes.
more earnest work than ever before In oul
labor OF love for the veteran and his family
May we devise ways and means by which W,
may IL crease the fund that Is set apart FOL
the establishment Of n home-a home thai
shnll be made beautiful, quiet resting place
for him who not only helped to save the
Union. but made It possible for you and fol
me and future generations to reap the bless
ed fruits of Liberty"
Gen. Joseph y. Carr Circle, OF Troy
| recently adopted the following resolutions
| Whereas, the American Flag Is the emblem
| of liberty and the badge Of humanity where
| ever It flies through the world,
Resolved, That we, the mothers, wives
| sisters and daughters of the veterans of
| war waged In defense OF the principles 4
| represents, pledge ourselves to salute by wav
| Ing our handkerchief during the passage o.
| the American Flag in any procession.
| Columbia Circle at their last meeting alst
! adopted the above Observation-Disclosures u
| WAUGH, Department Press Correspondent
Fulton, n. J.