The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-01-11
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.


Mrs. John a. Logan Tent, ., Alliance.
Ohio. which claims the distinction Of
being the second Tent instituted in the
Order, were hostesses to the members
of John c. Fremont Post, 729, and their
wives. on Nov. %. 1905 The reception
was held in Grand Army Hall. short
program of a patriotic character was
provided for the entertainment of the
visitors, the first number being read
ing by Sister Catherine FentOn-Miiler.
entitled THE One Flag In the Process
sion" This was given by request of
the Grand Army men. and as Sister
Miller is always favOrite, her render
ing of the poem was we'll received. Sis
ter Rose Stewart sang "A Southern Lul-
laby in a charming manner. After
luncheon President Cora Stewart an
nounced that National President Bertha
Martin was present. and would deliver
a short address. Sister Martins pres
ence was a surprise to most Of the as
sembled company. and all We're de-
lighted to meet her Her speech was
intensely patriotic. In the course of
her remarks she bitterly denounced the
returning of the rebel flags as grave
injustice to the veterans. She received
much applause from the old soldiers
Iii the Campfire that followed the Post
Commander and many of the comrades
gave interesting recitals of their war
time experiences and thanked the
Daughters for their hospitality. one and
all expressing their pride in the work
of the National Alliance of Daughters
Of Veterans. The Captain of the local
Camp OF Sons of Veterans also made a
brief address.
Department Of Illinois.
This Department has been busy, in
deed. since Dec. J. Lucy Webb Hayes
Tent, 3, at Aurora, was instituted and
the officers installed Dec. /, with p
names on the charter application. A
large number Of the Chicago sisters
went out in the afternoon and were en-
tertained at supper by the sisters Of the
new Tent. The party was notable one
the Department President, three Past
National Presidents, Sisters Julia Croft
Phillips, Lillian Phillips and Alice Han
sen, and the Orders good friend, Past
Department Commander Maj. Robert
Mann Woods. The installation was pub
lie and was attended by many of the
G. A. X. and friends.
Hardly had the new Aurora Tent re-
ceived the hand of fellowship before
there assembled in Chicago an enthu-
siastic crowd Of sisters to institute and
install the officers of keturah Hoover
Tent, 10. with 16 names on the charter
application.
Mrs. John A. Logan Tent, 2. Chicago.
held a most enjoyable social at the
home of the President. Sister Mae Ball
to celebrate the National birthday of
the Daughters No formal program was
attempted. and the evening was passed
merrily with many of the new games
This same Tent held an open meeting
Dec. Is. and after an attractive pro-
gram Of music. Rotations and speeches.
luncheon was served This meeting was
attended by the Union Veterans Union
in body. and many of the comrades
attested to their love of their girls"
California.
An echo reaches us from San Jose,
Cal, that the Tent at that place is In
highly prosperous condition, and at a
recent meeting obligated 20 Of our
brothers of the Sons Of Veterans
Clara F. Hoover, National Correspond
ent 507 Lakeside Building Chicago.