Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-06-26

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Association held It's twenty first annu-
al meeting Monday. and was attended
by large number of the veterans
whose enthusiasm and energy the ac-
cummulating years do not seem to
lessen. They are sturdy lot of men
whom it is a pleasure to meet, and they
got together at this time to join hands
with their comrades from oyer the
state who for the first time were COM
ing to the Black Hills to hold their
annual encampment.
These veterans mostly arrived Sun
day evening, while the crowds for the
state encampment poured in by special
and regular trains Monday night and
Tuesday morning, coming across by
way of the Northwestern and Milwau-
kee roads. Another big crowd came
Tuesday night, there being an unusual
large number of women, who came to
attend the w. r. C.-and all of course
came to enjoy the delights of Hot
Springs and the Hills, it being the
first time many of them had ever visit
ed this part of the state.
The one rate railroad fare brought
along many visitors besides the regular
delegates to the G. A. r. and w. r. G.
gatherings, so that the town for the
whole week has been crowded with
visitors. The plunges, Wind Cave and
other attractions have been enjoyed
to the fullest and all seemed to be
thoroughly satisfied with the accommo-
dations given.
The first meeting of the state visitors
was at the rink Tuesday evening and
was attended by large audience, com
pletely filling the large room. 1t is es-
timated that over 600 people attentive
ly listened to the excellent program
which cosisted of music by Battle
Mountain sanitarium orchestra; an
address Of welcome by Mayor w. s..
Bentley; response by Gen. T. 9. De-
Jean, Department Commander; Reel
tation by Mrs. FL. W. Corl; solo:- -"The
Little Brown Button" by Miss Ella
Osgood. and an address by Ex-Gov.
Samuel c. Van SAINT, of Minnesota, all
of which were enthusiastically enjoyed
and applauded.
! The music was grand and the orches-
ira not only won favor in the estima-
ton Of our visitors but found new
places in the hearts of our citizens.
The address by Ex- Gov. Samuel
L @. Van SAINT, of Minnesota, received
with great appreciation and he will
long be remembered in the hearts of
the veterans and citizens.
Wednesday mornings session of the
G. A. r. and w. r. G. opened with
prayer by Chaplin G. B. Clark and
music by the National Sanitarium
Band.
i Retiring Commander. T. G. DeJean
presented his annual report which was
received with much applause and unan-
imously adopted.
Mrs. Mary Brown, of Sioux Falls,
retiring president of the w. r. c., pre-
sented her report and made three re-
commendations: That the per capita
tax be the same; that an assistant
secretary be elected and that in view
| of the increased cost of supplies that
no postage on express be prepaid on
any supplies sent to the Corps.
| Abeautiful solo zone Sweetly Solemn
Thought" was SO finely rendered
by Mrs. w. R. Cakins, of Custer, ac-
companied by Miss Denman, that she
was recalled and enthusiastically sang
when the Trumpet of the Lord shall
lSound," the audience joining in the
chorus.
The w. f. G. then Assem- bled at their
headquarters, while the G. A. r. pro-
ceeded to the election of officers.
81 A question Of allowing certain dele
gates the privilege of voting was raised
) which was finally decided in their
r favor.
During this discussion committee
from the W. r. G. was escorted to the
platform with fraternal greetings, the
treasurer's report was read and a very
effective address made by Mrs. Farr
of Pierre, past president of the w. r. @
Chaplin Clarks report was then pre-
sented after which Mrs. Clark read 6
very appropriate poem.
The nominations for Department
Commander brought out three can
! didates
Comrade English, in very fine
speech, nominated Warren Osborne, Of
Yankton. Numerous seconds from
every part of the hall we're made. Com