The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA
woMAN's RELIEF CORPS
SUE C.. MouLroN, Press Correspondent,
Eaulkton, S.. ID

Robert Anderson w. r.. c., of
Aberdeen, shows Il years record that
one might lstly be proud Of. Be
sides So royalty entertaining the de-
partment convention, they have
erected and paid for a $500 soldiers
monument, aud since the middle OF
October, from a rummage sale, d
chicken pie dinner, and an oyster
supper, have cleared SIS. They have
also made and sent a number of
rugs to the Soldiers Home at Hot
Springs. AT the closing meeting OF
the year, the president, Mrs. Almena
Stowell, presented her secretary,
treasurer, conductor and cOlorbear-
ers, eacn with a cut glass dish, as
a token of her appreciation OF the
manner in which Jhey had stood by
and assisted her in the arduous
work of the year. 1t was a great
surprise to these ladies and it was
difficult to find words in which to
express their feelings. The work is
turned over to the new officers with
the corps entirely free from debt.
Fitzpatrick Post and corps of Huron
held a joint installation Of officers
for the coming year on the evening
of January 5. 3 goodly number of
the old comrades and members of the
w. re. were present. Philip Law
renee, past department commander,
installed the officers OF the post with
Col. j. B. Geddes as commander.
The W.. r. @. officers we're installed
by Matilda H. Lawrence, Mrs. E.
Jarvis ably acting as conductor. MIS-.
Ella S. Wood was installed as presi-
dent. The beautiful w. 4. e. in
s%tallation service elected much
praise from the veterans. AT the
close of these ceremonies, two large
and nicely framed pictures were pre-
sented to the post and corps for their
hall. DIR %Shanafelt, in a few we'll
chosen and inspiring words, on be-
half of Mr.. and Ms. Parks. the art
lists and donors, presented to Kilpat-
rick Post, the picture OF Abraham
Lincoln. Past Commander, B. F..
Teets. responded with much feeling
and respect to our honored and mar
tyred president. DR.. Shanafelt then
presented, the corps the sweet faced
picture OF Mrs. Mckinley, giving
much praise to this noble wife Of an
other martryed PRESIDENT. Mrs.
Goodell, s. V. P, responded, thank
ing the donors for their beautiful
gifts and assuring them they would
occupy choice places on the walls OF
the Of their hall. A social time fol-
lowed the evenings work at which
refreshments were served, and the
company entertained by a few songs
from Miss Dottie Merritt, with Miss
Reed at the piano, and Mr.. Cal Nc
Rend's accompanying on the violin.
All returned home feeling another
pleasant evening had beer added to
life's memories.
Joe Hooker W. r. g., OF Sioux
Falls, held joint installation will
the Post on January 6. They were
hcnored with the presence of Depart
ment Commander Walgamuth anG
department. president, Mrs. Lukens.
each acting as installing officer il
their respective orders. A socia.
hour with refreshments followed the
services. The thlmble ''bee" still
buzzes, gathering in numerous
pennies for the good OF the order
We wish the bees might swarm ano
take Judgement in other corps. so tht
d. P. C.. would hear from them.
The ten cent suppers are we'll pat
ronized and thoroughly enjoyed by
all who participate. Their pleasant
rooms in the Carnegie Library build
ing add much to the interest of tia,
corps.
Gen Lyon w. r. q. of Canton com
mences the year under most favora
bile conditions. At their last meet
ing Mrs. Jamisnn was received b,
transfer. from Ft. Donelson w. r.. Z
A pleasant feature of the occasion
was d visit from Miss Joyce VaESant
of Hudson. Joint installation tool
place in the evening Of Januasy-.7
which proved very enjoyable to al