The National tribune., 1907-04-11
LADIES OF THE G. A. r.
National President Mrs. EIma b. Dalton
Entertained In Chicago.

The Chicago contingency of the La
dies of the G. A. r. last week had the
great pleasure of entertaining the Ma
tional President of the Order, Mrs.
Eima p. Dalton. The Presidents AS
ISOLATION rendered her and the Depart
ment President of Illinois, Martha j.
Van Duzor. splendid reception on the
evening of March 23. The occasion
was most successful. every Circle in
Chicago being represented.
Department Patriotic Instructor Har-
riet Hudson presided, and Mrs. Ade-
laide v. Reed, President of the Presi-
dents Association. introduced the peo-
pie who came to pay their respects to
the distinguished guests. The receiving
line consisted of Mrs Dalton. who was
supported by National Chaplain Rosa
Fife. National Inspector Genevieve
Longfield, National Press Correspond
ent Nellie Underwood and Eta Lee
Toby, Past National President The
Department President Of Illinois was
surrounded by her staff officers-Sec-
rotary Julia G.. Brown, Chaplain Eliza
beth Martin, Treasurer Ethel Dunfee.
Mrs. Kittie Runyan. President of Mary
T. Hager Staff Association, and many
others.
THE Presidents Association presented
each of the guests of honor with an ell
egant cutglass berry dish, the presen-
tation being made by Robert Mann
Woods, Past Department Commander of
Illinois. and prominent candidate
for Commander-in-Chief at the Sara
toga Springs Encampment. He is a
lawyer Of fine address, and was in his
happiest mood.
Mrs. Elmira Springer gave a lovely
bouquet to the National and Depart
ment Presidents and to the National
and Department Chaplains.
st,o .f,,yI
to the thoughtful remembrances of
their admiring friends.
The address of welcome was made
by Harriet Hudson; responded to by
both National and Department Presi-
dents.
Mrs. Dalton has had very enjoyable
and successful trip, receiving many
the line. She reports the Order grow
ing rapidly. and new Circles being re-
ported from many States. She went to
Peoria from Chicago. accompanied by
Past National President Mary T. Hager.
While in Peoria they were entertained
by Mrs. Virginia Mcclure, Past Depart
ment President of Illinois. and a can
didate for National Senior Vice at Sar-
itoga Springs.
A pleasant. hopeful letter from Mrs.
Belinda Bailey. Past National Presi-
dent. whose home Is in San Francisco.
states that they have rebuilt their home
on Frederick Street, which was de-
stroyed at the time Of the earthquake.
and they are feeling happier and like
taking up outside interests again.
Mrs. Abbie T.. Krebs. Past National
Secretary. has returned to her home in
San Francisco. having been travelling in
Europe the past six or eight months,
and declares herself candidate for
National President soon. Not this com,
ing election. but in her turn. She is a
woman of fine executive ability.
Mrs. Clara B. Sawyer. National Sem
ior Vice. of Portland. Me-. and Depart
ment President of Maine, is an aspirant
for National President. at the Saratoga
Springs Convention. She has had a
successful administration in Maine and
is now serving a second term.
The Department of Illinois is grow
Ing In membership very rapidly. The
Department Convention meets In De
catur. May 81, %, 90. National and
Department Inspector Genevieve Long
field is one of the prominent candidates
for the office of Department President.
She has held many Offices Of trust.
Mary T. Hager Staff Association met
in regular session last week in the par
meeting convened, presided over by the
new President. Mrs Kittie Runyan.
Mrs. Mary T. Hager, in whose honor
the organization exists, was present for
the first time in many weeks Her
friends We're very happy to greet her
again after. her tedious and severe ILL
ness.-Neilie Underwood. National and
Department Press Correspondent, La
dies of the G. A R.