Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-10-09
THE W.R.C. CONVENTION
A Delightful Affair And Attended By A
Large Number Of Delegates Who We're
Pleased With Audubon's Hospitality

Thursday, October End. The sessions
were held in the Masonic hall and we're
| largely attended. The visiting mem
bers were entertained by Allison Corps
| No. 80.
After the arrival of the morning
trains which brought goodly number
of delegates, the convention was called
to order at $50 by the president, Mrs.
Eliza Meyer. At the opening of the
session 30 visitors were present When
Department President and Assistant
Inspector Matte Witter, of Council
Bluffs; Department Secretary, Alice
Cooper, of Council Bluffs and ARMY
Nurse, Barbara johnson were escorted
to the platform and introduced the
Corps gave salute. After being
seated in the honor chairs all Joined
heartily in singing Nearer My God TO
Thee, Rev. F'reedline offered prayer
after which Hon. II. j. Mantz, mayor
of the city of Audubon welcomed the
visitors, and on behalf of the citizenshi
extended TO them a most cordial and
friendly greeting. To manifest the
sincerity of his purpose, he presented
them with huge key made of wood
which he said was the Key to The
City, and entitled them TO admission
any and everywhere. This courtesy
was highly appreciated by all and from
now on that large key will be kept in
the hall of the w X. C's as memento
of the happy occasion. On behalf of
the convention, the Dept. Pres Matte
Witter made very pleasing response
TO the Mayor and assured him that the
hospitality Of the people of Audubon
and his friendly greetings were accepted
in the same manner in which they
were given.
Seven different Corps were represent
ed by delegates and five Corps by com
munication. Reports from the follow
ing Corps were given: Sac City No. POI
Manning No. $50; Lake City No. zoo;
Jefferson No. 251 Glidden No. 300;
Odeboldt No. 10 and Audubon No. 80.
The president appointed the following
committee on resolutions: Henrietta
Sayers, jefferson No. PSI; Ollie
Nellie Garriott, Sac City No. POI. The
Press Committee was composed of
Camelia Fisher, Odebolt No. 10 and
Lulu Darger, Manning No 100.
Mrs. g. G.. Brockway then favored
the convention with piano selection
which was thoroughly enjoyed. Re
marks were made by Comrades Bowman
and Brown after which the convention
adjourned for dinner.
The reception committee escorted the |
visitors and local members to the home
of Mrs. Val Leonard where most ex-
cellent dinner was served. The dinner |
was relished amidst a continual flow of
story telling and renewing of old ac-
quaintanoes. This part of the program
will linger long in the hearts and minds
of all who were fortunate enough to
attend.
AT 1870 the convention reassembled at !
the call of the president. Mary |
Weighton delighted them with music |
and prayer was offered by the Chaplain, |
Sarah Swartz. The ritualistic work |
was exemplified by the local order and |
elected much favorable comment from
the visitors. new members were |
added to the Audubon Corps
The following report from the com
mittee on resolutions was read and |
adopted:
"Resolved-That we as a committee
thank the Mayor and people in behalf
of the visiting members and delegates |
for their hospitality and cordial greet I
ing for the courtesies extended to all. |
That we extend sympathy to absent
sisters who We're unable to meet with |
us Signed by the committee.
Matte Witter Dept. President and |
Alice Cooper, Dept. Secretary were
honored guests of the convention and |
Mrs. Julia Caldwell of Morris, H., was
a visitor of the Corps. Eliza Meyer |
presented the Dept. Pres. Matte Witter |
and Naomi Bradley each souvenir
spoon as a token of remembrance of |
Allison w. r. G. No 80. The Depart !
ment President then gave short talk |
that was enthusiastically received. The |
Department Secretary gave helpful |
drill on quarterly reports that was a
help to those who are entrusted with |
this great care The convention then |
adjourned to meet again at 500 O'Clock |
p. m.
A campfire and program had been
scheduled for the evening and every
thing possible was done to make the
stay of the visitors pleasant one. The
citizens and friends entered heartily
into the spirit of the occasion and made |
the evening program fitting climax TO
a day that had been one of extreme
pleasure. The following program was
rendered.
Music Mrs. G.. G. Brockway
Prayer and short talk Rev. Freedline
Piano Duett- "
49, Ellen Graham, Rosie Weighton
Vocal solo---------M Mrs. Flo Freeman
Music ------------------- Male Quartet
]. w. Landrum, w. w. Smith, F. G.
Sampson, II. j. Hoogenakker
Piano Duet Fiji Goldstein, Helen Buck
Vocal solo .----------- Mrs. G. H. Wilde
Recitation -------------- Bessie Turner
Vocal Thelma Weighton
Piano Duet - Miss Dunn, Mrs. Wilde
Vocal solo Mrs w. w. Smith
Music -------------M Male Quartet
Piano SOLO Ellen Graham
Music LADIES' Quartet
Mesdames Brooks, Freeman,
Wilde, Smith
The program came came to close
with a flag drill given by 10 young
Audubon girls who under the supervision
of Miss Dunn carried out their part of
the program in manner that was
delight to all. The young ladies were
well drilled and went through the en-
tire performance without misstep or
error of any kind They were frequently
applauded. As they marched from the
hail the applause was so great and per
sistent that they returned and repeated
the last part of the drill
Frappe and waters were served dur
ing the social hour that followed and
late in the night the several hundred
who were present returned to their re-
tspective homes feeling that the w, II.
G. s had closed an interesting conven-
ton and hoped that Audubon would
he given another chance to entertain
| them.
The president and members of the
local w. X. @. extend vote of thanks
to the Masons for the use of their hall
and to all those who assisted with the
program.
The following are the visitors regis
tered, Matte Witter, Alice Cooper,
Council Bluffs; Nellie Garriott, Matte
Ingram, Sac City; Ollie Humphreys,