The National tribune., 1903-05-28
Nebraska w.R.c. Convention.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The 2Oth
Annual Convention of the w. Il. c., De-
partment of Nebraska, convened at Fire.
mont May IL and IA. On Tuesday even
ing pleasant reception was rendered the
delegates and friends of the Order by the
Sons and Daughters of the American
Revolution. Four beautiful young ladies'
of Fremont presided at the punch bowl,
and delightful music was rendered by the
Snhart Orchestra.
The formal session, on Wednesday
morning, was opened in due form, after
which Mrs. Bushnell. Chairman of the
Local Committee. was escorted to the
platform, and welcomed the Convention
most cordially. Department President,
Mrs. Kenny, responded in Il few we'll
chosen words. A beautiful box of Ameri-
can beauty roses, sent by our honorary
member. Brad Z. Cook, to the Convention,
elected expressions of appreciation. This
is courtesy Mr.. Cook never neglects to
extend to the Annual Conventions.
Next followed the introduction of all
Past Department Presidents present, and
the following were escorted to the plat
form: Mrs. Condor, Julia S. Bowen, Alb
bic A. Adams. Anna f. Askinth, Sarah Il.
Sweet, aud Fidelia NJ. Rupipcr. .. -
The Department officers were next in
troduced after which followed the read
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ports show that the work of the Order
has been carried on in this Department
with zeal and fidelity. Only one new
Corps has been organized during the year.
The conditions existing are not SO cOndu-
Give to extension as formerly, owing to the
numerous beneficiary orders for women,
and she advises that strenuous efforts be
made, that we may increase our member
ship.
Mrs. Kenny has been untiring in her ef-
forts to advance the interests of the Order
during her administrations. and has proved
a most efficient President! 49,
The names of % members of the w. r.
C.. who died during the past year were
read, and brief but impressive Memorial
service was held. Jb;
The election of officers followed, and the
following were chosen for the ensuing
year: tr.it
President. Helen Ell Cock. Lincoln,
Neb.; S. V. p. Minerva Bushnell, FIRE.
mont, Neb.; J.. V. p. Sarah Hall, Brown
vile, Neb.; Treas. Eta Brooks, Milford,
Neb.; Chaplain, La Belle StilsoI, York,
Neb.; Secretary, Mary II. Lawrence. Lin
coin, Neb.; Counselor, Annie J. Kenny.
Blair, Neb.: Inspector. Mary +. Guiding
Jennie Il. Lonniker,7 Madison. Neb.; Pa
triotic Instructor. kat-sE. Gettings. SUI
perior, Neb. Executive Board, Gertrude
Davis, Lincoln, Neb.; Helen Gordon.
Weeping Water. Neb.: Emma Gay, Ere
mont, Neb.; Susie Kenneth, Harvard,
Neb.; Minnie Powell. Gordon. Neb. Dele
gate at Large, Susie Z. Cole. Grand Is
land. Neb. Delegates, Mrs. Andy Tray
nor, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Hiskson, Sarah
Diesbach, Susan A. Sheeler, Omaha.
During the sessions committees from the
G.. A. X. and other patriotic orders
brought words of cheer and encourage
ment. The greatest cause of encourage
ment, however. was the presence of Mrs.
Lodusky J. Taylor, our National Presi-
dent. whose frequent concentrations and
words of advice were heartily appreciated.
At the evening session of Thursday the Of
ficers were installed, together with the Of
ficers of the G. A. Il. and Daughters of
Veterans. Mrs. Taylor acting as Installing
Officer for the Woman's Relief Corps
The people of Fremont spared no ef-
fort. and the result was a most pleasant
and profitable Convention. Harmony pre-
vailed throughout each session. and all
present pronounced this one of the best
conventions ever held by our Order in
Nebraska.-KATE G. BOYD, Department
Press Correspondent, Hastings, Neb.