The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-05-22
BUSINESS SESSION OF THE O. A. r.
ENcAMPMENT

the Kentucky Department, Grand
Army Of the Republic, last week,
was notable event. One could
scarcely believe that fifty-four
years after the close Of the great
war in the United states there
would be enough Union soldiers left
TO hold a state convention. But the
Boys in Blue were very much in
evidence from Wednesday noon UNI
I'll Friday noon. Some were still
erect and alert; others were rather
slow Of step. Their presence in the
streets, and in attendance upon our
great gatherings in the College
Chapel, at the night meetings, was
an object lesson not soon TO be for
gotten. There were not so many in
attendance as at the Encampment
here thirteen years ago; but the
mellowing influence Of the years
added much to the pathos Of the
occasion.
The necessary routine of business
occupied the sessions OF the fore
noon and afternoon Of Thursday,
and also the forenoon Of Friday.
T. A. Casey Of Dayton, Ky, presided
over the business sessions of the
Encampment proper In the neces-
sary absence Of J. ID. Compton OF
Covington, the Assistant Adjutant
General for the past year, NJ. II.
Davidson. Of Louisville, took the
minutes Of the several meetings
Full reports OF the activities Of the
past year were made by those whose
terms Of office were about TO ex-.
pire. II was found that the num-
her Of members had been materially
reduced by death, though the num-
Der Of Posts. 81, remained the same
as a year ago. The prevalent feel
ing was that these yearly gather
ings could not be kept up many
years longer. This had a chaster-
ing effect on the members. Every
one seemed in a tender frame Of
mind. and there was no friction in
the proceedings. No selfseeking
spirit brought about a contest for
any OF the offices. There was
nothing Of the ambition for honors
shown in earlier days. One or two
had honors thrust upon them. The
list Of officers elected for the en-
suing year was given in last weeks
Citizen. The new Department Com
mander, Andrew OnutL Of Lebanon,
was promoted from the Office OF
Senior Vice Commander. He ap-
pointed John Barr of Lebanon as
Assistant Adiutant General for the
ensuing year. This is the most
laborious office in the Department
Mr.. Barr once held the same position
twenty years ago. Since that time
he has served in the state legisla-
ture. and for one year was Depart
ment Commander. There are other
appointments 10 be made by the
Commander, and Delegates to the
National Encampment were chosen
but we are not able TO give the full
list. The Encampment has accepted
the invitation from the Mayor and
BOARD of Publicity Of Louisville, to
hold next years Encampment in
that city.
A joint meeting of the G. A. r. and
the Woman's Relief Corps. which
held IFS state convention here at
the same time, was held at the
Parish House, from 900 until after
1890 "A. m. Friday, for the purpose
Of having Memorial services and
installing the new officers. The
memorials for members DECEASED
during the past year were of touch
ing interest. The meeting was
open TO the general public. Each
Of these affiliated organizations con-
Quoted its own memorial, and in
stallation. Professor Dodge oflici-
atcd for the G. A. n. installation,
and Mrs Dodge had the same honor
in the w. r. C. The principal Of
ficers Of the State w. r. C. for the
year 10 come are as follows:
President, Mrs. w. Frances Hays,
Berea.
Senior Vice President, Mrs. Mary
Stocked, Newport.
Junior Vice President, Mrs. Laura
Hellebusch. Covington.
Treasurer, Mrs. Annie j. Payne,
Louisville.
Chaplain, Mrs. Hattie Kelsy,
Providence.
Secretary, Mrs. Mary II. Dodge,
Berea.
Counselor, Mrs. Eva C. Armstrong,
Covington.
Patriotic Instructor, Mrs. Matte
Turner. Richmond.
Press Correspondent, Mrs. Georgia
p. Eastman, Louisville.