The National tribune., 1902-08-28
ENcAMPMENT NOTES.

Alaska, w. r. c., wilkpe represented at
the National Convention by President
Matte E. Ames, Delegate-at-Large, Mrs.
Alma Humes, Seattle, and First Delegate
Mrs. Alma Williamsf Mount Vernon
Others intend coming, butfhave not def
nitely decided. This farWestern Depart
ment has just finished n very prosperous
year, and the present officers hope to
maintain the high standard and to in
crease the membership. Mrs. Ames has
recently appointed as Department Press
Correspondent Florence NJ. Snodgrass
Vancouver, Wash.
At the present time it looks as though
the receptions of the National President
Of the Woman's Relief Corps, National
President of the Ladies of the G. A. r.,
and of Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, Chair
man of the Woman's Executive Commit
tee, would be held on Wednesday even
ing. Oct. s, instead of on Tuesday even
ing, as first designed. This is made ne
cessary because Convention Hall will be
occupied on both Monday and Tuesday
evenings by organizations of a military
character.
The Sons of Veterans will have their
camp with the Corps in Camp Roosevelt,
on the historic White Lot, and will act rs
escort to the officers who may be in at
tendance. The Sons" are taking an en-
thusiastic interest in the Encampment.
Missouri is rapidly taking her place
among the foremost in the affairs of the
WOman's Relief Corps. This is due prin-
cipally to the up-to-date methods of her
leading women. Mrs. Rachel A. Hall, Il
Past Department President, will take a
prominent part in the legislation Of the
Convention, as National Insti-
tutIng and Installing officer. Mrs. Orphi
wife of Department Commander
Ira L. Bronson, has made herself con-
spicuous the past year by raising funds
to embellish and improve the cemetery of
the Federal Soldiers Home, established at
st. James by the Woman's Relief Corps.
Mis-. Mary n. Birdseye, another charming
will add much to the personality
Of this delegation. Mrs. HoIlen Il. Day.
so well known as writer in many
of journalistic work, is Depart
lnent President. Mrs. Days distinguished
Mrs. Days distinguished
services in founding the st. James Home
for old veterans and their wives, the gen.
eral introduction of the salute to the flag
now given in the public schools, and the
in the schools of Memorial
Day and what it stands for, have been
always appreciated. Missouri also brings
a candidate for National President in the
person of Carrie II. Sparklin, of st. Louis.
Her executive ability has been fairly
IN InUhfInn Tn a. nd re
principles has endeared her to the old vet
prans Missouri is also moving in the
direction of establishing a refuge for the
&. A. Il. and w. Il. G. ut the Worlds
Fair, and will present plan to this end
for the consideration of the National Con-
yention. The q. A. R.eand1W X. c.. will
unite in rendering a reception at Ransom
Post Headquarters, which has been gen.
erously offered for the use OF this Depart
ment. Friends, comrades everybody is
invited. Mrs. Alma Day, Sec
rotary, and Past Department President,
will form a very important and essential
part of this delegation
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A letter from Department Secretary
Mary G. Mock, of Parkersburg, w. Va,
the information that the Depart
ment of West Virginia, W. r. c., will
have a full delegation at1 the National
Convention. The Department is prosper
GUS, and the officers look forward to a
gain in membership during the
present administration. The officers of
the Department are as follows: Pres,
Jennie Bartlett, Parkersburg; S. V. p,
Louisa NJ. Garnet, New Martinsville: J.
V. p, Sarah Il. Beatty, Beattysville;
Treas, Maggie Williamson, Parkersburg
Sec, Mary c. Mock, Parkersburg; Chap,
May Oswald, Charleston; lnsp., Ida JEFF
fersOn, Wheeling; /. and |. Officer, Eliza
beth Williams, Charleston; Patriotic Inst,
RosalIe Prichard, Harrisville; Counselor,
Lottie Skees, Charleston:
Delegate MoIlie Mcconnell,
Alternate at Large, LESSEE
Jackson. Wheeling; Delegate, Theresa
Wise, Wheeling; Alternate, Mary Auten,
Benwood. Executive Board-Fannie Ce-
Gil, Parkersburg; Gertie Mumaugh, Par
kersburg; S. A. Arnold, Parkersburg; Ina
Burris, Goose Greek; Nettie Kinewid,
Past Department Presidents,
Ellen Il. Daniels, Marie Il. Leeds, Mary
G. Mock, Eva G. Robinson, Margaret
Helen NJ. SaruIley, Elizabeth
Williams.
1t is now contemplated having an auto
mobile parade during the Encampment.
This will probably take place OH Monday,
and the automobiles will be beautifully
decorated, as for floral parade The
are to be well disciplined, and
will be warranted not to buck, or insane
ly dispositiOned to climb trees. 1t would
be sad indeed to have an untamed auto
mobile run amuck in q crowd of old sol
diers, who have survived four years of
bloody carnage and 81 years of the dan
gers of a peaceful life in a great city, to
be slain by piece of machinery while
out merry making.
Commander John III. Avery. of the De
partment of Arkansas, G. A. r., Hot
Springs, Ark, will have headquaI sers dur
ing the National Encampment at Dewey
Hotel, corner 14th and l. streets north
west.
Col. w. Ii. Michael IL fitting up beau
tiful rooms for the use Of the Naval Vet
Grams Committee. Maj Frank III. Pea
body will be the Secretary in charge A
model of the battleship Kearsarge is one
Of the objects of interest, and the flag
which fioated over the ship of Admiral
Porter when the latter was in charge Of
the squadron along the Mississippi River,
which is owned by Col. Michael, is dis
played over portrait of the Admiral.
The headquarters are in the Nailor Build
ing, and this will be the headquarters of
the squadron" during the Encampment.
Chaplain Lozier is to be Mt the Encamp-
ment, and will have a new,,song to sing.
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One Of the very interesting features Of
the Encampment, although side issue,
will be the regatta of the Potomac Boat
Club on the Potomac. There are to be
visiting boat clubs; prizes will be offered,