Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-02-18
: SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

On Friday OF last week Joe
Hooker Woman's Relief Corps held
an open meeting at the Home as
sembly hall commemorating the an
niversaries of the births of McKin-
ley. Lincoln. and Washington. The
chapel was suitably decorated with
the national colors and many pot
ted plants by Mr.. Erdman. florist.
The meeting was called to order
by the president of the corps. Mrs.
Anna S. Hogle. who introduced the
chairman of the program Mrs. Lottie
*. Wood. patriotic instructor OF
the corps and turned over the gavel
into her hands. The corps color
bearers took their stations with
flags al the four corners of the
platform. The first number was the
singing of America the Beautiful
by the audience. lead by Mrs. Hogle.
Invocation by Rev. Kephart Mrs
Irene Sims Elofson gave a pleasing
rendition OF "pierrette" by Chami-
made. which was heartily appTaudet..
Mr.. kephart spoke eloQuently OF
the lie and influence OF George
Washington. Reading by Mrs. Jane
Corlett Green. giving 4 graphic ac-
count of an old time school exhibi-
tion was greatly enjoyed. Com
mandant HoEle and Adjutant Law
renee gave interesting personal
recollections Of president Lincoln
and MIR. Marvin read an account Of
the assassination. The dancing Of
minuet In quaint old time cos
tunes with powdered wigs and
patches by Misses Esther Skinner
and Edman was one OF the most
pleasing numbers on the program.
Judging by the applause and ex-
preston OF the faces the account OF
"Johnnie's History Lesson as given
by little Miss Barley was the gem
Of the occasion. Scarcely six years
OF age she gave evidence OF ability
rare In one OF much more mature
years and the audience were 10th
10 let her go with the one recital.
a vocal solo by Mrs. Marybelle
Hawkins Fsrrow WAS well received
ssnd heartily applauded. Rev. Skin
ner gave an interesting talk on Nc
kinley and Washington. Mrs. Eloise
A>ehow gave = short resume Of the
work Of the Woman's Relief Corps.
its origin and purposes and few
Of the things 20 far accomplished.
Commencing with sixty charter
members In Denver In 1883. Il now
numbers considerably over 1000 and
has spent more than five million
6oliars In aid OF Grand Army needs
and Memorial Day obs.rvanccs; be-
SIDES generous contributions In
times OF great national disasters by
fire. flood or cyclone and Red Cross
Aork In tn. recent war and IL still
doing good work for Spanish Amer
gan and World war veterans In ad-
dliion to their continued devotion
30 the Boys of Gl." Tn. now uni
D-rsal IRE o! the salute 10 the flax
in our schools and teaching OF pat
rIotism was introduced through the
Efforts OF the Woman's Relief
Corps. Mr.. W A. Rogers. post
tsasicr of Homclakc. q veteran of
the Spanish American war recitcd
an ode to tho flag and sang n group
q two songs Of his own compost
tion during the recent war.
a presentation os four silk flags
with stsffs and standards for Joe
iSooker Relief Corps was made to
Mrs. Hosis the president. for use
a the Home especially when re-.
aaired by services Of the eorps IL
honor Of deceased comrades. The
fAGs were given In loving memory
Of soldier members Of the Home
Who went from hire 10 their long
home. The donors we're Mrs. Orpha
Lawrence. Mrs. Sarah Warner. Mrs.
nilen Fitsssimmons and daughter
Jossphine. Mrs. Hogie received tho
rift IN behalf Of the eorps with
few gracious words Of acceptance.
The audience ross TO the strains Of
Ne star spAngled Banner" fol-