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Department of vermont, w.R.c.

The 10Th Annual Convention of the De-
partment of Vermont was held in Rut-
land, Feb. 25 and &c. The Convention
was well attended. the beautiful wealth
er making it possible for many to be pres
emf.
The Convention was honored with Q
visit from Department Commander Hath
Orn and staff, who were warmly wei
coined by the Department President. Hat
tie Louise Palmer. After words of loyal
greeting, many congratulations and words
of appreciation were given to their Aux
iliary, the w. r. c., for their helpful
ness, and the wish was earnestly ex-
pressed that the w. r. c., as an organ
izatiOn would stay by them as long as a
single Post was left; to which the De-
partment President responded that having
good staying qualities. and if ever the
two organizations should separate the Post
will seek the divorce, and not we of the
w. X. G.. Mid the enthusiastic waving
of flags the comrades left the hall. Later
delegation of three one-armed officers
came bringing the greetings of their En-
campment, and many eyes were wet as
the Convention saluted the MANNED vet
Grams.
Resolutions Of respect and honor in
memory of Amanda Thomas Newcomb,
Past Department President, were heartily
approved by Convention, and her vacant
chair, draped in black and tied with
white ribbon, was placed on the platform.
A resolution was passed by the Conven-
ton unanimously indorsing the candidacy
of Sarah ID. Winans, of Ohio, for Ma
tional President.
The following officers were duly elected
and installed: President, Anna A. Arms,
Burlington; Senior Vice President, Mary
A. Perry, Bellows Falls; Junior Vice
President, Mary Lyman, Rutland; Secre-
tary, Cora A. Hall, Burlington: Treasurer,
Edna L. Jewett. Burlington; Chaplain,
NJ. z. Sawyer, Putney; Inspector, Annie
E. Worthing, Montpelier: Counselor. Alice
A. Henry. Concord, N. H.: /. and I. OFF,
Ger, Calista III. Bangs, Brattleboro.
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Ladies of the Grand Army Of the Republic:

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Members
of Seven Pines Circle, No. 3, Ladies OF
the Grand Army of the Repuhlie. were
addressed by their National President.
Mrs. NJ. Anna Hall, at their rooms IN
Pioneer Building, San Francisco. March
%. Mrs. Hall spoke Of the work being
done by the Ladies of the Grand Army OF
the Republic and of the philanthropic pur-
poses Of the organization. Not only Seven
Pines Circle but the Society at large is
increas .ng in membership and financially
prosperous. 81 bring the greeting. OF
Maine to California" said the speaker,
referring to the wide extent Of the So
ciety, "and the good wishes Of the Terri
tories to the States"
Mrs. Lydia C. Hinckley, National Ju-
Nor Vice-PYesident, a resident of San
Francisco, then spoke briefly Of the work
that is being done in this city. She was
followed by Mrs. Mary Hager, Of Chicago,
Past President @of the Depart
ment of Illinois. Mrs Hager is an
earnest. graceful speaker, and charmed
her audience as she spoke of the work Of
the Order.
Mrs. J. Murray Bailey. Past National
Senior Vice-President: Mrs Laura 1.
Oblinger, Past Department Junior Vice
President; Mrs. Sadie Horn, of Monterey:
]. Murray Bailey, Past Commander Of
George II. Thomas Post, and several
others, gave short talks.-MARTHA j.
FINCH, National Corresponding Secretary.
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Convention Of Maine VEG.

The Department of Maine Woman's
Relief Corps held its Annual Conven-
ton on Feb. 10 and 10 at Bangor. The
meeting was one of the most harmonious
in the history of the Order.
The following officers were elected:
Pres, Julia A. Libby, Oakland; s. V. P.
Bertha NJ. Phillips, Oxford; J. v. P, Lot
tie d. Flynn. Bangor; Treasurer, Maud
NJ. Merrick, Waterville; Chaplain, Amanda
j. Brooks; Secretary, Alice s. Gilman,
Oakland; ms, Rufna B. Word, Win
throp; l. and I. Officer, Sue Clark Noyes,
Bernick; Patriotic Inspector, Jennie P.
Whitney, Gorham; Dept. Press Cores
pondent, Inzetta A. Small, Lewiston;
Dept. Counselor, Nancy ]. Colby, Little
field.
Executive Board-Clara B. Leavitt,
Skowhegan: Mary E. Inman, Cherryfeld;
Margaret Shea, Berwick; Laura e. Ste
vens, Woodfords; Addie Bridges, Old
town.
The new officers were installed by the
National Chaplain, Jennie L. Day, Cor
ham. Mrs. Day is the retiring President,
and under her administration the Depart
ment has had a most prosperous year.
Six new Corps have been added and six
more are ready to organize as soon as
the travelling will permit.
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OLD BAY STATE PROSPEROUS.
4 Harmonious Encampment Had BY nassa-
chusstts Department.

Cou1Sbto OS01k tAaS0ss
The Department Bncampment Of Mass.
achusetts was held Feb. 10 and II In the
historic cradle of liberty, Faneuil Hail,
and If all the gatherings ever held within
rhe walls of that old edifce were as har.
monious and SO overlooking with good will
and patriotic sentiment as this En-
campment of the Department of Massa-
chusetts, surely Peter Faneuil, if he were
alive to-day, would rejoice that his good
angel ever persuaded him to the erection
of such n forum.
The address of Department Commander
Blackmar was full Of expressions of graf
itude for the prosperity of the Depart
ment during the past year, and from be-
ginning to end breathed nothing but a
spirit of good will for the Department
and of patriotism for the country at large,
and the Committee on the Address re-
ported unanimously in favor Of it, and
the report was just rs unanimously car
ried by the Representatives..
Instead of the large number of resolu-
lions usually referred to the committee
there were this year, but two resolutions
that they had to consider.
The reports of the different officers
showed that the greatest harmony had
prevailed in the Department during the
past year.
The report of the Assistant Adjutant-
General showed loss during the year of
647, of which number Gil were by death
and 80 by honorable discharge. which
leaves q net loss of but six for all other
causes. This leaves the Department
of Massachusetts with memberhip of
17,OO1 on Dec. 81, 1902.
The report of the Assistant Quarter
master-General showed that the net cash
as the result of the production of 1.-The
Drummer Boy of Shiloh for the benefit
Of the Department Treasury in June last
at the Boston Theater was $1,S16.16.
With a membership of 1901 in good
standing, nearly all the loss the past year
by death, and Post that surrendered
its charter two years ago knocking at the
door of Department Headquarters for a
new charter, the outlook for the Depart
ment for the current year. is very auspi-
ciOus.
The officers elected at this Depart
ment Encampment of Massachusetts, were
as follows: Commander Dwight o..
Judd, Post II, Holyoke; S. V c., Lucius
Field. Post GA, Clinton; ]. V. c., James
II. Wolff, Post 81, Brighton.
COmrade Wolff is q cOlored man, and
is a Past Commander of Post 81. Was
appointed Judge-Advocate of the Depart
ment by Department Commander John E.
Gilman in 1899. and the next year was
appointed Judge-AdvOcate-Gene by
Commander-in-Chief Rassieur. Was in
the navy during the war, Mt the close Of
which lie fitted himself for the bar, and
is successful practitioner in Massachu-
sets courts.
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tied. had been sufficient to meet the de-
mand upon them. The most noted, Will
lard's Hotel, was the headquarters in
Washington of the radically loyal element,
of officers, soldiers and citizens, who gath
cred there to hear news from the front or
to discuss the situation and the relative
claims to public honor urged on behalf of
military and civilian officers. Other prom
inent hotels and places of resort were the
Ebbitt House, Wormley's, the Kirkwood,
which then occupied the site where the
Raleigh now stands, the Metropolitan, the
National, Mrs. Whitney's and Caspari's
House on Capitol Hill, Wilker's. Gautier's
and Hancock's restaurant, the last named
being still in existence.
VERY DIFFERENT CITY.
The hosts which came from the North
in the early days of 1861 prior to the in
augurat ton of Abraham Lincoln looked
upon a very different city from the new and
greater Washington of to-day. The Capt.
tol was unfinished; blocks Of granite and
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Department of Georgia Encampmant.

The 18th Annual Encampment of the
Department of Georgia Gnc.uding the
State of South Carolina), convened in the
hall of Post IA, at Fitzgerald, Ga, at 10
o'clock a. M, March q.
The attendance was large and the ses-
sion was interesting and harmonious. The
reports of officers contained much of in
terest and exhibited undated vigilance
and zeal among the comrades Of the sew
eral Posts.
The membership in good standing, Dec.
81, 1892, was 431, showing a net loss dur
ing the year of %, the death roll number
ing 10. Ioa
The Chaplain's report embodied details
of interest connected with the observance
of Memorial Day at the four National
Cemeteries in the Department, the SER
vices being all conducted under the
auspices of the Grand Army. The De-
partment takes just pride in the fact
that these services are conducted in a
manner that would do credit to any sec
ton of the country, and that each of the
$4,000 graves is decorated, annually with
a miniature flag and fragrant blossom.
The election of Department officers re-
suited as follows:
Commander, T. D. Lee, Fitzgerald; s.
v. c., J. G. Buckley, Fitzgerald; J. V. c.,
Nj. G.. Wilcox, Mt Airy; Medical Direct
or, G. A. Buclier, Fitzgerald; Chaplain,
j. X. Green, Fitzgerald: Council of Adj
ministration-Alex. Mattison, r. Z.
Mansfield, G. e. Whitman, NJ. Porter,
s. G. Brown.
Representatives to Both National En-.
campment, ]. T. Eichberg and +. r. Bar
ford, both of Atlanta; Alternates, j. NJ.
Mosher and ]. A. Lyon, both Of Fitz-
gerald.
An invitation was accepted to hold the
next Encampment in Atlanta, at date to
be fixed by the Council of Administration.
A. w. Keeny, Fitzgerald, was appoint
ed A. A. G.. and A. Q. NJ. G.
The officers were installed by the Com
mander-in-C Chief.
One of the most pleasing features Of the
occasion was the presence OF prominent
representatives of the Order and kindred
organiza s-Commander-in-Ch IT. J.
Stewart accompanied by his Wife; J. v.
Commander in Chief James p. Averill;
COmmander-in-Chief J. d. Walker, of the
Union ex-Prisoners of War Association;
Department Commander s. Herbert Lam
cey land wife), of Florida, and Mrs. Hail.
National President of the Ladies of the
G. A. r. Receptions and banquets were
given to these distinguished guests, by
comrades Of Fitzgerald and their auxiliary
societies, ard the fond memories connect
ed with the pleasant occasion will form
bright picture in the minds of all who
participated,
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n,nne.eta WIG. cenvention.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The 18th
Annual Convention, Department of Min
nesota. W. Z. Co., was held in St Paul,
March IS and 10, and was presided over
by the Department President Mrs Cora
F. Wright, Of Minneapolis; Chief Of Staff
address of welcome, which was responded
to by Mrs. Mary r. Wilson, Of Staples.
The annual address Of the President
was well worth the earnest attention il
received, as it showed an increase in
growth and interest in all directions. This
report was adopted later with all its re-
concentrations. some Of which were
That eat.: Corps present at least one
school with flag during the year: that
the Corps keep open house fourdaysin the
year, these days to be the 9Th OF January.
April. July and October: that the Corps
entertaining District Conventions have
their annual inspections ut that time; that
the Corps in this Department tender to
their respective Posts each year money
necessary to keep every member in good
standing.
The Chairman Of the Soldiers Home
Board reported nearly $500 expended dur
ing the year for the comrades in the
Home.
A committee from the G.. A. r. brought
kindly greetings from that body, and a
delegation of Sons of Veterans was also
received.
Governor Van SAINT was enthusiast
cally received and addressed the Conven-
ton. He was presented with badge of
the Convention bearing a picture of the
National President.
The National President, Mrs. L0dusky
]. Taylor, was rendered a reception by
the Department Wednesday evening, and
the Convention was hOnored by her pres
ence throughout all the sessions.
Mrs. Wright, the retiring President,
was the recipient of many beautiful pres
ents, among them handsome leather
couch, a silver baking dish and a god
Past Presidents badge.
The following officers were installed by
the National President.
President, Sophie Camp Fisher. st.
Paul; s. V. p. Agnes Whitney Savage,
Osseo; J. v. p, Cyla Elliott. Dasse,l;
Secretary, Marie A. Soule. st. Paul;
Treasurer, Bertha NJ. Allen, Minneapolis;
Chaplain, Myra NJ. Hodge, Motley
LUCIE LEWIS, Press Correspondent, 21S
Sd Ave-, Minneapolis, MINI.
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Department Of Maine Eucampment.

The principal business coming before
the Annual Encampment of the Depart
pment of Maine, G. A. R., in session at
Bangor, Me-, Feb. IS and 10, was the cleo
ton of Department officers for the COM
elected are as follows: Senior Vice Com
mander, Veranus l.. Coffin, Harrington;
Junior Vice Commander, Louis Selding,
Augusta: Medical Director, John p. Nc
GregOr. Lincoln; Chaplain, John w. Web
ster, Newport.
The following delegates to the San
Francisco Encampment were elected:
Delegate-at-large, A. NJ. McCausland,
Post 6; Delegates, Moses A. Spofford,
Post %; A. NJ. Warren, Post %; John F.
Foster, Post 165; II. A. Huse, Post 4;
A. A. Barlow, Post 12S; W. +. Bradish,
Post 40: Frank Pullen. Post 70; II. O.
Perry, Post 61S; I. II. Danforth, Post %.
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Illinois VIII 1ndorse Gen. Black.

The 37th Annual Encampment of the
Department of Illinois, Grand Army of
the Republic, will be held in the city of
East st. Louis, ILL.,, May and Z. Pre-
liminary thereto grand reception and
Campfire is to be held on the evening of
Tuesday, May 5, at which all addresses
Of welcome and of courtesy are to be given,
the purpose being to save the time of the
business sessions, which have hitherto
been broken in upon by these very pleas
ant but me-consuming formalities.
There is no doubt that the Encamp-
ment will give a strong and unanimous
Endorsement of the candidacy of Comrade
Gen. John G. Black for Commander-in-
Chief, and send strong delegation to
assist in securing his election.
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Massachusetts, Ladies of the GAR.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The
Massachusetts Department, Ladies of the
Grand Army of the Republic, held its
18th Annual Convention in fremont Tenn
pie, Boston, Feb. 1911. Mrs. Nj. Anna
Hall, of Wheeling, W. Va, National Pres
ident, was the guest Of honor. There was
a larger number of delegates and members
present than at any previous Department
Convention. The yearly reports show an
increase in membership and altogether the
year was a prosperous one. Mrs. Emma
E. Pierce, of Springfield, Mass, has been
President two years, and she has served
the Order wisely and well.-MARY 7.
HAGER. National Press Correspondent,
Ladies Of the G. A. r.. PIG Walnut St.,
Chicago, Ill.
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New jersey w.R.c. Convention.

ment of New Jersey, w. r. c., will be
held at Odd Fellows Hall. Atlantic City,
N. J. Department President Matilda s.
Vickery, who is now serving her second
term in that office, will preside. A very
large attendance is expected, and while no
special business will come before the Con-
ventiOn, a very pleasant and profitable
meeting is assured
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Encampmeut of Department Of New Jersey.

Preparations for the entertainment of
the Annual Encampment of the Depart
N. j., June II and u, have already been
begun by the resident comrades. This
meeting gives promise of being the larg-
est ever he'd in the State. Department
Commander Enos +. Ham will preside
COmmander-in-Chief Thomas j. Stewart
and staff have accepted an invitation to
attend. A Grand Campfire will be given
the evening of June II on one of the ocean
piers. Lincoln Post, II. of Newark, will
run an excursion, and have secured quar-
tiers for 400 at the Rudolph Hotel. Post
3, of Jersey City, is also preparing an ex-
cursion for the entertainment of visiting
comrades and their friends.
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Wisconsin Encampment.

The 37th Annual Encampment of the
Department of Wisconsin will be held
June o and 10, at Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Department Commander, J. III. Agen will
preside Further information regarding
the coming meeting may be secured by ad-
dressing Comrade +. A. Bird, Assistant
Adjutant- General, Madison, Wis
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South Dakota w.R.c. Convention.

The Annual Convention Of the Depart.
ment of South Dakota, W. r. c., will b
held at Simpson Park, Big Stone Lake,
June %, "a, and 25. The social feature
will be made prominent, and after the
business session is over time will be taken
for an outing by tho lake to strengthen
fraternal ties. Mary Noyes Farr, De-
partment President, Pierre, 8. d.
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Colorado and wyoming w.R.o

The Annual Convention Of the Colorado
and Wyoming w. r. @. will be held at
Cheyenne, Wyo., June IS and 10. Depart
ment President Emily Fl. Jones will pre-
side. The G.. A. R., w. r. O. and citi-
Gems generally Of Cheyenne are making
great efforts to entertain the Encampment
and Convention in q royal manner.
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of Department Of Pennsylvania.

The 37th Annual Encampment of the
Department OF Pennsylvania. G.. A. R.,
will convene at Allentown, Pa, June 1.
Department headquarters will be ut Hotel
Allen: Chas. A: Suydam, Assistant Ad-
jutant-G General, 9th and Chestnut Str.
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Montana Convention. W.R.c.

The 10th Annual Convention of the
be held at Anaconda, Mont, April 16 to
10. There is no Corps at Anaconda, but
the Department. President. Mrs. Annie T.
Breneman, of Bozeman, Mont, hopes to
organize. one there during, or after, the
Convention.
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of Department of West Virginia.

Department Commander G. G. Math-
ews, of Moundsville, w. Va, announces
Of West Virginia will be held at Clarks-
burg, w. Va, April 2S, %. and 30. Head
quarters will be at The Trader.
The Memorial Service will be held in
the NJ. e. Church, conducted by Depart
ment Chaplain, Rev. Taylor Richmond,
to which all are invited. ARRANGEMENTS
are being made to have as many comrades
as possible touch elbows again before we
answer the las. roll call and go to Join
the silent majority across the great divide.
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New York Encampment.

The Annual Encampment of the De
partment of New York will be held June
II, 10 and 10, at Niagara Falls. Wilbur
Il. Brown, Assistant Adjutant- General,
Albany. N, Y.
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Encampment Of Department of Montana.

Allanson N. Bull, Department Com
mander, in General Orders No. 6, just
issued from headquarters at Bozeman,
Mont, announces that the date of the
Annual Encampment is set for April 16,
II and Is, at Anaconda, Mont.
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INDIANA W.R.o. Convention.

Mrs. Eta Houk, President Of the De
partment of Indiana, w. r. c.. Carmel,
Ind, announces that the Annual Conven-
ton will be held at Anderson, Ind, May
is and IA. Everything bids fair for this
to be one of the largest Conventions ever
held.
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Encampment of California and Nevada.

Department Commander w. G. Haw-
ley, in General Orders No. II. issued from
headquarters, 1872 City Hall, San Fran
cisco, announces that the 36th Annual
Encampment of the Department Of Cali
fornia and Nevada will be held May IL
and IA, at San Francisco, Cal.
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Of Department Of New Hamp-
shire.
The 36th Annual Encampment Of the
Department of New Hampshire will be
held in Representatives Hall, Concord,
April Is and 16. Department Commander
VIM. s. Carter will preside.
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the Nations hospitality. But more note
worthy than everything else, it is the poll
teal headquarters of the United States.
Go be cOntinued.)
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Encampmsnt. Department. Of Arkausas.:
The Annual Encampment of the De
partment Of Arkansas will be held at
Mammoth Springs, Ark, May 10, 20, q,
1903. John 81. Ayery, Department Com
mander. Hot Springs, Ark.
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PennsyIyania w.R.c. Convention.

The Goth Annual Convention of the De-
partment of Pennsylvania, W. r. c., will
Ave. Allegheny, Pa
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Hncampment Of Department Of Missouri.

The Encampment Of the Department Of
Missouri will be held at Boonville, Mo-,
May IS and IA. Department Commander
Ira T. Bronson will preside.
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Rncampmsnt Of Department Of Oklahoma.

The Annual Encampment of the De-
partment of Oklahoma will be held May
10, 20, q, and %, at Norman, Okla. 8. P.
Strahan, Assistant Adjutant- General,
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Annual Encampment. Department of conusc-
ticut

The Annual Encampment of the De-
partment of Connecticut will be held in
Danbury, Conn.,, Wednesday and Thurs
day, May and z, 1903. J. Fl. Thacher.
Assistant Adjutant-General, Hartford,
Conn.