Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-06-17

order. Mrs. Plopper stated that
there were 10000 national w. R. G.
members, and that since the organiza-
ton of the w. R. c. in 1883 they have
spent over $6,OO0,O00 in relief work.
Mrs. Plopper said that many people
wonder what will become of the organ
ization in later years when its mem
bers are gone; the secretary stated
that the w. R. C. will never die as
it would live in the hearts Of its
daughters and granddaughters for
years to come The national secre
tary said the w. r. c. is the largest
organization of loyal women in Amer
lea.
The Flag, short poem was read by
one of the comrades and then came
the reading Of the prize essay on the
flag. The essay was written and read
by Miss Ruth Clark and gave a
clear conception of the United States
emblem. The subject "Americanism"
was next discussed by Robert Holmes
in which he emphasized that the Civil
viz
Americanization process. The young
lady and young man, both members
Of the high school, were presented
with prizes by the state president of
the w. r. G. in appreciation of their
work. Miss Clark received loyalty
pin and Mr.. Holmes a flag. Two Sc
lections by the high school quartette
were the next numbers on the pro-
gram.
The rresentatio of the flag to the
high school was made by the state
president of the w. r. c., Mrs, Fen1on
She spoke few words stating it was
the custom to present a flag each
year to the city in which the conven-
ton is held Supt. A. G. K:ngsford
accepted the flag and gave a short
talk. Mr. Kingsford said the flag is
extremely beautiful and in fact he
never saw an American flag that was
not. The banner is so soul-satisfying
the emblem of the free, which has new
er known defeat He also stated how
it fell once or twice in battle for a
short time but went up again stronger
than ever. In closing, Mr.. Kingsford
thanked the w. r. G.. for the pretty
emblem to be placed in the high
school,
In closing the program, all joined in
singing America.
The Baraboo marine band gave sew
eral selections at 7:45 in front Of the
theatre before the exercises started.
Later a plot was roped off and the
young folks enjoyed a street dance
near the Hoppe clothing store.
Sons of Veterans
The Sons of Veterans met at Coll
mars hall Monday at $50 a. m open
ing in due form. Reports Of officers
were first received. Two camp COM
manders reported activities for the
year. The division commander gave
talk on the work of extension and
organization carried on during the
administration.
After the adjournment J. T. Drake,
the national delegate, gave an account
of his national convention eXperien-
ces.
Then followed an inspiring address
by Commander in Chief, H. D. Sisson
Of Pittsfield, Mass "a guest of honor
here. He emphasized the necessity
for each son to get the true vision Of
the purposes and objects of the order
and push for a larger, more active
membership. He stressed PERSONAL
responsibility.
A delegation from the S. V. Auxil-
larry was received. Greetings were
extended by the national president,
Miss Mary Tredo of Paterson, n. J.
and Mrs. Martha Williams, division
president of La Crosse. Responses
were made by the commander in chief
and division commander, Ned Withers
Of Ashland.
The evening was pleasantly spent,
first at a picnic luncheon, the local
S. V. auxiliary and the Sons of Vet
Grams entertaining the S. V. Auxiliary
and the Sons in attendance at a picnic
supper, north shore Of Devils lake,
and later in the evening at the X. P.
hall reception followed by a dance
was attended by many and greatly en-
joyed.
S. v. Auxiliary
The Sons Of Veterans auxiliary,
Wisconsin division met at the K. P.
hall Monday afternoon. organization
being effected and officers reports
being received. The members were
especially pleased to have with them
as a guest of honor, Miss Mary Tredo
of Patterson, d. J. national president
She delivered an inspiring talk, and
also extended greetings to the Sons
of Veterans as did the division presi-
dent, Mrs. Martha Williams
In the afternoon the members, Joint
ly with the Sons, were entertained at
picnic luncheon, north shore Of
Devils lake, the hosts being the local
S. V. Auxiliary and the S. V. camp.
In the evening they jointly with the
Sons held reception and dance at