Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-04-12

the first annual New Mexico conver-
ton OF the Woodmen Circle was held
In l. q. o. y. hall IN this city. A
great deal ~ important business WIS
attended 20 the FIRST two days ani
Wednesday afternoon school OF in
struction was opened with state Man
aver Henrietta a. Thomas, presiding.
The discussion was on THE Good Of
the order" ana was very INTEREST," ~
and beneficial.
Thursday morning officers were
elected for the ensuing year rs fol-
lows. Grand guardian. Caroline Mersl-
aeld. Of Hope grand advisor, Nora
Leck. 81 Carlsbad. grand clerk. Lulu
Hopping. OF Albuquerque. grand
banker. Lily Ellis. Of Clovis: grand
attendant. Elizabeth Lehman, OF Al
buquerque. grand chaplain. Gertrude
Dean. of porteles grand managers.
Rcrtha Thornhili. ~ Las Vegas. Mae
Curlu OF Elida. Amanda Feikert. of
Albuquerque: grand inner sentinel,
I'd Tafoya, OF Santa re; grand out ~
Y,i t.i o. Jennie Powell OF Melrosr.
sunre me delegate. Jennie Powell, oi
Molrosc; supreme alternate. Lulu
Hopping. ~ Albuquerque.
IN the afternoon the meeting was
called To- order by state Manager Hem
rictta Thomas and after brief bust
ness session. a recess was declared
during which pictures OF the degree
tenn and the delegates were taken.
At 2 o'clock there was "a large class
initiation 81 both men and women,
and Immediately following this. there
was the Installation Of the grand OIL
GERS. both cercmonials being directed
by the degree team. Sovereign Powell,
the state deputy. chrlstened the de-
gree team. Manchester Guards" In
honor OF the supreme guardian.
Just before the close OF the ses-
sion. Mr.. Tafoya. delegate from san.
Ia Fe. presented the state manager.
Henrietta A. Thomas Of Texas, with q
beautiful Navajo blanket. IN behalf
| of the delegates ia the first convention
OF the Woodman's circle In New Mex
leo. Mrs Thomas responded with a
very sincere speech of thanks, sgylng
In part, II nave received presents
from every state In which have
worked and each one holds large
. lace ~ appreciation In my heart. ]
assure you, delegates tuAt thls. my
first gifc from the state Of New Mex
| leo. shall have az large place as any
The convention closed with tho
singing Of God he with You Tin We
Mcet Again"
At o'clock all present at the con-
vention. with the delegates In lead,
In line of march, 20 the strains Of
grand march. proceeded 70 the ban
quet hall. where a sumptuous turkey
hangue; was served In a most pleas
ing manner. There were a number OF
toasts given, which were responded q
very closely Too much praise cannot
be given to Sovereign Haynes ~
chairman and her efficient co-workers
for this splendid rcpast
over one hundred partoOk Of thi
banquet The menu follows:
Pickles Celery
Roast Turkey
Dressing
| Gravy cranberry Sauce
Cold Roast Ham
| Mashed Potatoes Creamed Peas
Hot Rolls
| Tri-Colored lee Cream Assorted Cake
Coffee
From until there was "A reception
tor the state manager. Hcnrietta A
| Thomas. and speeches by her and hl
| the consul commander Of Alouduer
| que Camp No. I. W. %. w, and Sow
! Bower from Denver.
| At o'clock the bah opened and Z
large crowd enjoyed a very pleasan
! time dancing.
The first convention of the Wood
men circle was ccrtainly,a great sue
cess. and Cottonwood grove. No. ,, q
| Albuquerque. should feel compliment