The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-05-21

1ue PRESIDENT appointed commitJe
to hear greetings to the G. A. R., on
courtesIesi on greetings; on press re-
port; on reception; on credentials.
The treasurers report showed:
Cash on hand in general fund 5 1888
Cash on hand 10 Relief 7.0I
Total receipts for year I6l9.O1
Total disbursements for year 1422.S7
Total receipts for Worlds
Fair fund 100000
Total receipts for Worlds
Fair fund department of
Missouri 600. 40
A handsome boquet was presented
to the president by Mrs. Wagner, an
aid on presidents staff.
Greetings from absent members
we're read by Mrs. Kate Hamilton.
The convention then adjourned to
meet at p. m. In executive session.
At the afternoon session, the pass
word was taken, the order of business
was suspended to receive committee
from the local Camp Sons Of Veterans.
The Commander of Mulligan Post, M.
L. Studdard, and the Junior vice
president of the Mi. VIM. Warner
Camp Sons Of Veterans each made
brief addresses Of welcome to the La
dies Relief Corps, which were respon-
ded to by Mrs Cora Swarlz, of Blair
Corps.
Letters Of greeting to absent
onicers and past officers were ordered
to be sent,
The following reports were receiv-
ed; Press Correspondents, Chaplain
Treasurer, Committee on Department
Counselor Auditing Committee,
Senior Aids; upon motion the conven-
tion adjourned for an hour to attend
the presentation of flag given by
them and presented by Mrs. Maude
Hays, of Kansas City, to the Public
High School.
On resuming the session the report
of various committees were received.
Mrs. Cora Swartz presented to the de-
partment president handsome gold
badge set with diamonds, rubies and
sapphires.
Mrs. Stringer, Department Secre-
tary, presented to department presi-
dent, Mrs. Van Slyke, a cut glass
carver rest. The convention then
adjourned until Thursday morning
at O'Clock.
THURSDAY SESSION woMAN's RELIEF
CORPS.
Convention was called to order at
9;45 a. m. by the president, Mrs Van
Slyke General Osterhaus, Past Com
mander Leo Rasseuer and Comrade
Evers called and were presented to
the convention. General Osterhaus
addressed the convention in praise Of
the Woman's Relief Corps. Mrs.
Henrietta Stiesmeyer responded in
behalf of the corps. Major Rasseuer
made an interesting talk, aud was
responded to by Mrs Emily s. Parker.
Commanner-in-chlef General John
c. Black, Comrade O'Connell, chief Of
staff and @. b. Messer, inspector
general, were announced and the
order Of business was suspended to
receive them. General Black made
an eloquent address, which was
responded to by Mrs. Stiesmeyer.
A committee from the Grand Army
was received, consisting of Comrades
Kimball of st. Louis, Henry Of Kan
sas City, and Martin of Brookfeld,
The greetings were presented by
Comrade Martin and responded to by
Mrs. Gibson, Speeches were also
made by Comrades Henry and Kim
ball, responded to by Mrs. Hutchison
of Willow Springs and Mrs. Caraie R.
SparkliO.
The election Of officers resulted as
follows:
President, Mrs. Julia HeDgelsberg,
st Louis.
Senior Vice President, Mrs. Lizzie
Mason, Appleton city.
Junior Vice President, Miss alice
Sheets, Brookdeld,
Treasurer, Mrs. Laura HutchisOn.
Chaplain, Mrs. Frances Arnold, st.
Joseph.
Chairman Executive Board Mrs,
Frances H. d. VanSlyke. Members
executive board, Mrs Clara Keyes,
r. n n,