The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-10-25

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BIGICONVEN|TI0N
Fifth District Convention Of Woman's
Relief Corps Hold in Oenison
Friday of Last Week.
DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT HERE
Delegates From Dunlap, Woodbine,
Logan, Missouri Valley and Car
rolI-ExceIen Mt Program.

| OSISQdISS NuUIdHD "oSo0SuSS
Logan, Missouri Valley and Car,
roil-ExceIent Program. ;
The fifth district convention of the
Woman's Relief Corps was held in
Denison last Friday as planned and
was a great success from every stand
point. The convention was largely
ATTENDED, there being forty-five dele
gates here from other towns in the
district, Dunlap sending 16, Wood
bine IL Logan 6, Missouri Valley g.,
and Carroll 2, Great preparations
had been made by the Deaison Corps
| for the entertainment of its guests
who were loud in their praises of. the
splendid hospitality shown them. In
honor of. the occasion. many Denison
merchants decorated their windows
with flags and bunting.
Mrs Ida M. Smyth. OF Charitan. Ia,
department president. was in attend
ance at the convention and acted as
inspector of the Denison Corps.
The Morning Session.
The morning session was opened by
Invocation and followed by cordial
words of greeting, from the president,
Mrs. J. 3. Romans, and senior vice.
president, Mrs. l.. l.. Bond. Mrs. A.
Penny, in behalf Of the local corps,
gave splendid address, OF welcome
which was well received by the visit
ors. Mrs. Sears McHenry, represent
ing the past-presid ent, added kindly
words of welcome. Mr.. T. v. Walker,
in behalf of the city of Denison, vel
coined the visitors, and Mr.. J: B. Lyon
president of the Commercial club,
spoke briefly. Supt. c. z. Humphrey
spoke in behalf of the schools, and r.
ShawVan for the Sons of Veterans
and later Mr.. w. A. McHenry for the
G. A. r. The actresses were very
clever and enjoyed by the assembly.
Responses were made by Mrs.
Georgia-Wade Mcclellan and also
Mrs. Bessy Manchester, who replied
for the delegates in most charming
manner. .,.. ..,...s-s
Mrs. Ida NJ. Smythe, the department
president, appeared next on the pro-
gram and gave a most interesting
talk which was greatly enjoyed by all.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon was taken up with
reports, papers, and exemplifactions
|Of the ritual work and other business.
The hours were very profitably spent.
An enjoyable feature OF the afternoon
was the presentation to the depart
ment president of beautiful silver
spoon, Mrs. L. l.. Bond making the
presentation speech in behalf of the
Denison Corps. A hand painted dish
was presented to Mrs. Smyhe by
Mrs. Morgan, of Missouri Valley.
Boquets were presented to Mrs.
Scaggs, Mrs. Schropshire. Mrs. Geo
rgia Schwartzenbach and Miss Man
chester, who were celebrating their
birthdays by attending the convention.
Resolutions were read expressing
the appreciation Of the district for the
cordial welcome and kind attentions
shown by the people Of Denison.
The Evening Session.
A campfire was arranged for the
evening session, which was largely
attended. The program carried out
was as follows:
Piano solo ....... :. Dorothy Jones.
"reminiscences John Richardson
Male Quartette.. ........ Messers
sibbert, Tourtellot, Helsley and Hum.
phrey. 10
Flag drill -. Children in charge
of the Misses strahan, Laily, and
Wright.
Adress ..,...... Department prest-
dent, Mrs. Ida M. Smythe:
Solo ................ Edna wright.
Reading ....'..... Chas. Helsley.
Solo Della Brandt
Reading 800. Mrs. J. B. Romans.
Some unexpected numbers were ad-
ded to the program outlined above
such as the presentation Of the pieces
of silver to Mr.. and Mrs. Dubois, a
veteran and his wife, whose 53rd we'd
ding anniversary occurred on the day
of the convention. The presentation
of the gift to Mr.. and Mrs. Dubois
was made by Mrs. Georgia Wade Nc
Clellan. Boquets were also present
ed to the past department presidents,
Mrs. Georgia Wade Mcclellan and
Mrs. J. B. Romans by Mrs. Penny, OF
the local corps.
A most bountiful dinner and supper
was served to the guests including the
members of the 6. A. r., by Mrs.
Staley and her efficient helpers.
Great credit for the success of the
convention is due Mrs. J. B. Romans
Mrs, L. l.. Bond, and in fact all of the
officers and members for each re-
sponded gladly to any call to help
make the day success. IWssf - II
1t was decided, that the next dis
trict convention. !. vas vas to be held at
Dunlap. !, - '.,,., ~. '.' .'...
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