The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-03-23

* DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA !
wcMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
SUE L. MouLroN, Press Correspondent,
raulkton, 5. ID
This week brings us new from the
Capitol City, and although a little
late, it Is full of interest. Sully w.
IL. q. of Pierre. recalls with pleasure
the visit of our department. president,
with her heart full OF suggestions
for the good of the order. thus giving
new inspiration and courage not only
to the w. II. {. but also to the mem
beers of the Post. Joint installation
OF officers was held, Col. b. p. Farr
acting as installing officer. Lincoln's
birthday was observed by a public
meeting held in the congregational
church. which was largely attended
by the citizens. The RENDERS OF
Sully Posi- and Corps attended in a
body and all greatly enjoyed the adj
dress given by His Excellency, Gov
ernor Elrod, who was the principal
speaker of the evening. a fine must
cal program was rendered. consisting
of patriotic solos and choruses and
special music of the COOS which
delighted the 'sold boys ana was
participated in by the audience.
Governor Elrod paid a glowing tri-
butte to the great emancipation, and
enthused the audience over the new
movement to preserve the old home
stead of Lincoln. The w. r. C..
among others volunteered to raise
$50 toward the movement. and the
pledge has already been met. Mrs.
lone Russell, PATRIOTIC instructor,
is doing excellent work in the pub
llc schools. Through her efforts, the
fditferent rooms have raised quite a
sum toward the Lincoln homestead
fund. AT IA recent county teachers
meeting the w. r. c. ladies served
dinner. using for the first time theil
new silver knives, forks and spoons.
AT the afternoon meeting both the
patriotic instructor and press CORES
pondent we're asked to address the
teachers. which opportunity they
used to promote a greater interest in
this important branch of our work
patriotic instruction. 1t is said
ssMeu are but children of Il large
growth :" so recently they have been
ENJOYING several surprise parties,
, given to tile ''old boys OF their
various birthdays. This is all ar
Gagged. by the W. II. c. ladies. who,
: armed with good things to eat,
: ,uake a sudden attack upon the old
soldier whose birthday becomes
2 known. Washington's birthday was
obseryed with the children in the
Carnegie Library hall. AN interest
ing program was given ty the chill
:, dren, and patriotic songs sung.
:. Much interest was shown by the
parents and children. Several OF
the W. r.. c. ladies dressed in Col
onial costume. The closing exer'
cises were arranged to impress the
: occasion upon the minds OF the chill.
dren. Each one was presented by
; the w. II. G. ladies with small flags,
, which they waved enthusiastically
also. as a souvenir Of the day, deli
. cious preserved cherries, mounted
y on toothpicks were given them as
they marched by in procession keep
ing time to stirring music. he eX
pense was small, and the novelty
pleased the children.
!, freeman Thayer w e. G. of Water
town. has just found time to send u:
a few items. They are a busy corps
meeting twice a month. The new
officers have their work we'll in hand
They are planning to make a quilt
each member pelcing a block, from
the sale OF which, they hope to add
goodly sum to their treasury. The,
recently ave Il Is cent supper, which
was not only a success, but 1T gave
the members a chance to meet out
siders, and invite them TO join the
W. r. G.. February % the Posi-
united with the Corps IN giving Z
campfire. The supper was a f%inancia
: success and later the hall was tilleo
!, to Overlooking to listen to the pro
gram prepared by Comrade w. A.
North. consisting Of speeches anc
songs. They we're ag1eeably surprised
dusine the evening by the entrance
OF the band that accompanied The
S. ID. soldiers to Denver, who gave
IA few fine selections, which was
highly appreciated. On January 4.
the w. r. G. served the usual pen: