Pueblo chieftain., 1922-01-08
woMAN's RELIEF CORPS NO.

WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS NO. 2
The regular meeting OF the woman's
Relief Corps No 2, Auxiliary to the
G. A. r.. was dispensed with In order
to celebrate the Tooth anniversary Of
the birth of Clara Barton, also the
birthday of members of the corps. Mrs.
Bessie French had charge OF the pro-
gram. Mrs. Emo at the piano gave
several selections which was enjoyed
by all. She was followed by Mrs. Lii
Ian Inman who in her kindly sympa-
thetic way read poem composed hy
Clara Barton, also one that was dedi-
Gated to her, telling of her great good
nesa thruout the great civil war in
caring for the wounded and marking
the graves of the fallen soldiers. also
the great effort she made to establish
the Red Cross. Hers was surely life
we'll spent in doing doads OF loving
Kindness Mrs. Emo played a march
as the guests and members were seat
ed at the tables. After the invocation
by Comrade Rev. o. S. Reed, the toast
mistress French called on Mrs. Sybal
Watson. one of the Oldest past presi-
dents and one who Is held In the high
est esteem and greatly loved by all
members of Pueblo corps No. 2. Mrs.
Watson said she had one birthday she
always liked to remember. In 1862 her
husband being away in the war and
iiA'uihI IL 10 llIu u present at
that time decided on IA very unique
birthday gift in the way of two hard
tacks suitably inscribed which are
among Mrs. Watson's dearest treas
ures. After n most bountiful lunch
was served. Mrs. French called on all
present to respond with some little in
cidcnt connected with some birthday
In their life or a few words from each
one. Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Turner and Mrs.
D0rlln told Of fbfnpa
happening on their birthday when a
child Mrs. 1nman responded with a
Jolly little poem as did also Mrs. Gwin
and Mrs. Shillcr gave a reading in an
irish brosue on naming the baby.
They decided to name him Dennis.
This was surely entitled to all the ap-
plause given. All agreed 1t was one
of the finest times they ever enjoyed
Much praise to Mrs. Arndt and to those
who assisted her in making this such
a grand birthday dinner tho meeting
came TO close by the color bearers
taking their places at the altar and
every one repeating the flag salute
then greeting the officers.
TEMPLE CAMP NO. 13I. W. O. w.
Temple Camp No. 13i, w. o. w. is
having the best attendance experienced
in years. Every Neighbor seems to
hc on the firing line and many appli-
cstions are read at every meeting.
Nine now members We're introduced
last Tuesday night and moro Will bc
there for next Tuesday.
District Manager j. r. Murray has
launched a full dinner bucket cam
paign' for tho Woodmen of this city and
old ls1 is into 1t head and heols. Every
member Of our camp who secures two
new benefit members by the 2sth day
OF February will bo presented with a
Thcrmos Lunch Kit. Many other flne
prizes are on the list too and you will
ho amply rewarded for your efforts.
Now Neighbors come on out next Tues
day night and be regular Chopper.
something doing at every meeting. Be
an optimlst. this good old city OF Pu-
cblo IL not going to the Bow-wows:
come on. wake up. the war is over,
give prosperity helping hand and she
will do the rest
The camp has been divided for the
campaign. all those over tho age OF
% years are on the "old guard" team
and all those under 20 years are on
the young guard team. The win
nor viii he given an oyster supper at
the close of the campaign. and the
losers VIII have to do the serving and
wash the dishes. Now don't be a slack
or but get out and work for your
team. ''Harvc'' GARNER. our popular
clerk and the livcst woodman in Pu-
cblo. says he will secure more new can
didatcs than both of these teams put
together. He Is regular speed
merchant and you fellows viii have to
move lively or else suffer the conse-
quences of being run over.