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PAGE 8-SECTION la. AUGUSTA COUNTY BI-CENTENNIAL NUMBER, THE LEADER AND THE NEWS-LEADER, STAUNTON, VA. Qfrffl-5 II 1 Wu4r V. F. Officers And Members The Salvation Augusta County Association Of University Girls Active Here 7 1 TP) 4 Grew Out of Visiting Nurse Association Formed in 1910; Community Welfare League Organized 1914; Mrs.

W. W. King the Spirit and Executive Secretary During Formative Years; Has Large Program. ft 1 1 if of Mrs. She supervised, mm, Tl Left to right, front row Bruce L.

Showalter, commander; E. H. Dabney, senior vice-commander; Lester P. Fauver, Junior vice-commander; R. C.

Queen, adjutant; R. C. Wymer, chaplain and legislative officer; Dr. Harry F. White, post surgeon; J.

B. Harris, officer of day; A L. Potter, patriotic instructor; A. T. Campbell, post historian; J.

Earl Jones, post service officer; W. I. Wooddell, sergeant-major and Q. sergeant; Earnest F. Wright; Raymond E.

Calhoun, color guard; J. A. Coffman, post trustee; E. Crisp, post trustee, relief committee. Second row, left to right Henry D.

Landes, color guard; Robert H. Bear, G. F. Smith, A. L.

Campbell, Mr. Young, Harold Robinson, George Nicely, J. W. Craig, R. H.

Stratton, Resta N. Cauley, H. E. Sho-ver, Zack Fitzgerald, John F. Sprouse, C.

W. Talley, color bearer. (By Mattie F. Rice) I With the dawn of Christianity the Idea of public welfare came into existenc. Many national and international organizations have come Into being as a result of some disaster, but public welfare was dominated by the desire "Love thy neighbor." In Augusta county and Staunton there were many sporadic efforts made to relieve distress, but after the acute stage passed the work ceased leaving no records for the next call.

In 1910 a movement was launched to organize a "Visiting Nurse Association." Before the initial meeting was held the money had been secured from the public minded citizens to secure the services of a nurse for one year. On Aug. 12, 1911, the Visiting association signed a contract with the Metropolitan Life Insurance agreeing to abide by their manual for nursing service and thus share the services of the visiting nurse for a stipulated sum per visit to the policy holders. Staunton was the first municipality In the state except Richmond to nave a "public health nurse. The Visiting Nurse association was officially organized August 26, 1912 with the following officers: President, Dr.

R. P. Bell; sec-retary-treasurer, Mr. L. G.

Strauss; superintendent, Mrs. W. W. King; nurse. Miss Jacobson.

The beginning of 1914 witnessed the church, the school, the YMCA, King's Daughters' hospital, the Vis- itinK Nurse association, and the county agent, all working with one purpose in mind the betterment of the community. In November 1914, the Rev. Herbert Cross, pastor of the Baptist church, called a meeting at his church and the Community Welfare league was organized. The Visiting Nurse association was merged with the Community Welfare league, and in March 1915, the first group of officers were elected. H.

B. Cross, president; Miss Margaret Fallon, secretary; Mr. Hunter, treasurer; Mrs. W. W.

King, executive secretary. The nurses of the Community Welfare league were as follows: Miss Minnie Bumgardner, appointed July 1, 1914; Miss Laura Umberger, Nov. 1918; Miss Janet Hughes, Jan. 1919; Miss Minnie Hundley, May 1922; Miss Gladys Smith, Dec. 1925; Mrs.

Gadys Miller, Sept. 1929. This work is now ably administer' ed by Mrs. Gladys Miller whose duties are discharged to those who are sick and suffering. Mr.

Cross was succeeded by the Rev. C. A. Lawrence, pastor of Second Presbyterian church, in 1920, he serving the league until 1922, at which time he was succeeded by the Rev. John J.

Gravatt, rector of Trinity Episcopal church. Mrs. W. W. King resigned as executive secretary of the Comm unity Welfare league in the fall of 1932.

During the regime of Mrs. King, Mrs. P. C. Manley was em ployed as office secretary and Mrs.

O. W. Robertson as social worker and Miss Gussie Bumgardner as as-4lstant secretary. Tribute To Mrs. King Xt can be said of very few as It Is V.

F. W. Officer Chapter Of Red Cross Busy One On April 6, 1917, the first organized Red Cross work began in Staunton and Augusta county. On that date two classes in first aid were formed, with Dr. Wilbur M.

Phelps, then resident physician at the Staunton Military academy, as instructor, and Dr. A. L. Tynes, as examiner. At the conclusion of the first class an appeal was made by Dr.

Phelps for some kind of organization for patriotic service. Mrs. Franklin Hanger, president of the class, urged that It be an arm of the American Red Cross. A call was made for members and the entire class was enrolled. Following this enrollment a meeting was called and held on May 11th In the Y.

M. C. A. auditorium by the two first aid classes and the Daughters of the, American Revolution. Mrs.

Hanger presided. The meeting was opened by the Rev. W. G. McDowell, rector of Emmanuel church, who, as Scoutmaster, read a communication from Washington, urging the establishment either of an auxiliary-at-large or a chapter.

An auxlli-i. ary was formed to serve until a sufficiently large membership could be secured to set up a permanent organization. On May 21, a chapter was organized. There, were more than 300 members, and the following were the executive officers: Mrs. Franklin Hanger, chairman; Dr.

Kenneth Bradford, vice-chairman; Miss Hallie M. Hehkle, secretary; Mr. L. G. Strauss, treasurer.

During the ensuing years, a record of service was made by the Staunton and Augusta county chapter of which any community might be proud. Under the stimulating leadership of. Mrs. Hanger, supported by a number of citizens of the town, the chapter rendered aid in various ways to, and alleviated the sufferings of, countless Augusta county soldiers and their families. At the same time it extended its activities in the teaching of first aid and life saving of the civilian and untimely death in 1938 occasioned an Irreparable loss to the chapter, to which she had devoted so many years of unstinted successful service.

The present organization, however, Is "carrying on" under the interested and able guidance of a group of Staunton -ians that the Red Cross Is fortunate in having at the helm: J. O. Snyder, chairman of the board; Harold Kivlighan, vice-chairman; Clarence Elder, treasurer and chairman of the Roll Call just past; Thomas Teagle, member of the executive board and Roll Call chairman for several past years; Finley Tynes, who conducted the roll call campaign In the county with marked success during the roll call just past; Dr. B. H.

Payne, chairman of first aid; E. R. Young, chairman ci life saving; Mrs. Peyton Gish, chairman of highway first aid; A. chairman of heme and farm accident prevention; and William Mclntyre, chairman of disaster preparedness.

The chapter maintains a first aid station at the Mint Spring Filling station on the Greenville road. Numbers of persons have been taught first aid, also given instruction in swimming and life saving, in classes held in the past several years. Work among the World war veterans and their families continues, with the filing of compensation claims, hospitalization and emergency relief. The chapter also serves as a medium of communication between the pace-time 6oldier and his family, and as a dependable source of help in time of need. Under the leadership of Mrs.

Thomas H. Russell, production of warm clothing for the European war sufferers has begun. This project Is receiving enthusiastic support from a large group of women, whose names the limits of space do not permit us to mention, but who are entitled to the highest praise for the time and work they are giving to this worthy cause. With the support of the people of Staunton and Augusta county, the Red Cross exnects to eont.lrui its work and to enlarge its 'field of usefulness in the community. being M.

O. Culpepper, chairman, Sidney Shultz, vice chairman, Mrs. H. G. Coville, secretary and Mrs.

Frank Black, treasurer, has assisted much in our financial problems and matters of service to the community. Captain Irene Knaack has been officer in charge of all Salvation Army operations in Staunton for the past four years, and has woa the fayor of the community by her untiring efforts to promote the work of the organization. Lt. Pauline Dudding was appointed to assist in the local work in November 1939. Army Serves Masses Here (Contributed) The Salvation Army first opened a corps In Staunton in 1910 with Captain and Mrs.

Arthur Belcher in command. The corps was closed on Nov. 15, 1910 and re-opened Feb. 20, 1912 with Captain Florence Miller and Lieutenant Altimus and McKenzie as the officers. For the past 28 years the orga nization has been endeavoring to carry out the original purpose founded for the religious enlight enment of the masses, proclaiming and exemplifying through song word and deed, the regenerating and revitalizing message of the Scriptures.

The Salvationists were to take the Gospel to those who would not seek it in the churches. It was in. response to social needs of many of the masses that the Salvation Army entered the realm of social service. The Salvation Army has four colleges in the United States, with the college for the Southern states being in Atlanta, Georgia, where its officers are trained to carry on this particular type of work. The present officers here, Cap tain Irene Knaack and Lieutenant Pauline Dudding are graduates of the Atlanta college.

The Staunton corps carries on an intensive Religious program: Sunday school 10, Holiness meeting 11, Young People meeting 7, open air 7:30, salvation meeting 8 each Sunday. A weekly domestic science class is conducted each Tuesday with the women. Music class under the Instruction of an N. Y. A.

teacher Is conducted each Wednesday. A mid week salvation meeting and open air service is conducted each Thursday at 7:30. Friday night string band practice. Once a month a meeting is conducted with the prisoners in the State Lime plant. In addition to the spiritual, edu cational, and social service pro gram carried on, the financial re sponsibility of every corps is a heavy burden on the commanding officers, because a great majority of the people who attend our services work for small wages and therefore are unable to support the work sufficiently.

For the past three years the local advisory board, composed of 18 citizens whose names are foremost in business, professional and philanthro pic circles, the present officers Army Head Captain Irene Knaack, in charge of Salvation Army here. Lieut. Pauline Dudding, of Salva tion Knights of Pythias 1' N. The Staunton branch of the American Association of University Women was recognized in the spring of 1933. Several years earlier there had been a very active group.

Due to the fact that many of the group no longer lived in Staunton, the few who remained found it difficult to keep interest alive. Then Miss Laura Brown became Interest ed and got together a group of women eligible for membership to talk with Miss E. Marion Smith of Hollln college who was state president. Soon after this meeting the group met again, elected officers and made plans for the next year. The officers elected were: President, Miss Laura Brown (Mrs.

Chas. A. Logan, Tokyo, Jap an); vice president, Mrs. Thos. H.

Crofton; secretary, Miss Margaret Holt (Mrs. Rodney Washburn, Worcester, Mass.) treasurer, Miss Agnes Sproul (Mrs. Ned Bush). The various branches of A. A.

U. W. cooperate with the national chapter in furthering the work among women. Each local chapter tries to bring together all women of the community who have at tended colleges recognized by A. A.

U. W. These women promote education and other interests beneficial to the community. One of the A. A.

U. most Important national projects is the Fellowship fund which was or ganized fifty years ago. It was founded to give aid to women de siring to- do graduate 6tudy. At first the amount of the fund grew slowly. But as the need became greater and more and more women graduated from colleges, definite plans were made to increase the amount.

A goal of $1,000,000 was set. Although that amount has not been reached, it Is in sight. The present organization of the Staunton branch is made up of members from the faculties of M. B. V.

S. D. the local high schools and housewives. Officers for the year 1939-1940 are: President, Mrs. Charles P.

Diok- erman; vice president, Miss Eleanor Blum; secretary, Miss Marguerite Hillhouse;" treasurer, Miss Dorothy Post. Standing committees Include fel lowship, social, education, interna tional relations, membership and publicity. A business meetingJs held in homes once a month. A useful program of. activities Is car ried on.

extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and oefend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever. Augusta-Staunton post No. 2216 was organized June 10, 1931, and now has a membership of more than two hundred. Meetings are held regularly In the Woodmen's hall the first and third Mondays of each month. Buddy poppy sales are conducted on Armistice day of each year which provides funds for the protection of disabled and needy veterans, their widows and orphans.

The post is active in civic affairs and is always ready to render services to the community in every -way possible. An active service officer is always on the Job to assist free of charge veterans or their dependents in filing claims, assist in admissions to government hospitals, etc. The graves of de ceased members are decorated on Memorial day and Armistice day with appropriate ceremonies. The success and growth of the post is attributed largely to the splendid cooperation and help given by the Ladies' auxiliary. The officers of the post are as follows: Commander, E.

H. Dabney; senior vice commander, Lester Fauver; junior vice commander, Russell C. Queen; quartermaster, Eugene York Ingersol; Judge ad vocate, J. Wesley Taylor; surgeon, Dr. Harry F.

White; chaplain, Raymond C. Wymer. 0 HOW THE OTHER HALF AILS GUAM (JP) Because a single private had measles the most rigorous quarantine was imposed on the U. S. army transport Grant when it touched here.

The reason was that the native Chamorros are hit hard by certain diseases the Western world considers mild. Measles kill ed 152 in 1933 and an epidemic of whooping cough in 1937 took 149 lives. On the other hand, white resi dents boil drinking water twenty minutes to ward off amoebic dysentery, while the natives drink natur al water with impunity. The population of the American Indians in 1492 has been estimated at 846,000. executed and promoted the organ ization that was the nucleus of many other organizations for community betterment for a period of eighteen years.

All of this work was done without any remuneration to her from any source. Thus the best years of her life were given to a work that will live as a monument to her many days of active work. Mrs. King resigned when her health would not allow her to undertake such strenuous work any longer. Mrs.

King was succeeded by Miss Elisabeth W. Brooke who likewise discharged her duties with a humane touch. Miss Brooke continued in this capacity until her health cause her to officially resign in 1935. Miss Brooke was then suc ceeded by Mrs. Mattie F.

Rice who now holds the position of executive secretary. The beloved president of the league, the Rev. John J. Gravatt, D.D., resigned in the spring of 1939, when he was called away from Staunton. He was succeeded by the Rev.

Raymond Wood, pastor of Christ Lutheran church, Staunton. Many may not realize the far reaching influence of the Comm-, unity Welfare league in addition to its regular routine of assisting the needy. Through the direct efforts of the league the Staunton public school nurse was employed, the county school nurse was employed and one-third of her salary was paid by the league for several years. Many Activities The effort put forth by the league was instrumental in the board of supervisors employing its first health officer. The league established the crip pled children's clinic in 1923.

In 1919 a welfare home, for homeless and underprivileged children was established. The first tuberculosis clinic was conducted under the auspices of the Community Welfare league. It was also the instigator of the Augusta county department of public welfare, and Staunton department of public welfare. The splendid work of this private agency is recognized by these named public organizations, namely because the appointed superintendent who serves these or ganizations Is permitted to act as executive secretary of the Community Welfare league without remuneration from the latter. The league's influences can still be enumerated along the line of tangible results but of a more intangible and underlying nature is that spirit of cooperation and neighborly kindness that excess between the two departments of public welfare, all because the league has repre sented human needs irrespective of the city and county boundary lines.

As a consequence of this unselfish motive Staunton can pride herself as having three agencies, namely, Staunton department of public welfare, Augusta county department of public welfare, and the Community Welfare league, all carrying on its work from one office. Another present day feature of which the league is justly proud is that it affords the only bedside visiting nursing service in Staunton or Augusta county. Officers The officers at the present time are: President, the Rev. Raymond Wood; vice president, M. Klvlighan; Secretary," Miss Margaret Lynn Templeton; Treasurer, Wayt B.

Timberlake; executive secretary, Mrs. Mattie F. Rice. Board members George Powell, Col. E.

W. Opie, George A. Cottrell, J. Harry Bryan, Charles K. Yancey, Harold Klvlighan, Mrs.

Harry Burn ett, Mrs. R. R. Heydenreich, Mrs. A.

H. Sprinkel, Mrs. W. W. King, M.

O. Culpepper, A. P. Anderson, Mrs. H.

B. Baylor, S. Tate Sterrett, H. M. McManaway, W.

L. Hall, Lyle Weller, Mrs. H. McK. Smith, Miss Margaret Cowling, Mrs.

Duncan Curry, Clarence M. Elder. Others who have been associated with the Community Welfare league as officers and directors from time to time have been, The Rev. W. S.

Thomas, Col. T. J. Roller, Bishop W. G.

McDowell the Rev. T. O. Keister, the Rev. L.

I. Echols, the Rev. A. B. Mann, Major Charles Roller, Prof.

J. P. Neff, William A. Grubert, Charles Oatlett, Abe Walters, F. P.

McFarland, the Rev. J. R. Rose- The Knights Of Pythias Order Grew From War (By C. W.

Lawson) The Grand lodge of Knights of Pythias for the state of Virginia was organized in 1868 at Richmond, Virginia. Three years later, on Jan. 25, lodge No. 18, was instituted at Staunton, the following being charter members: W. L.

Olivier, M. N. Bradley, C. C. Wheat, T.

Crowder, Carter Berkeley, H. H. Lyn, C. L. Weller, James A Armentrout, William A.

Weller, and Charles L. Root. Thus the existence of Knights of Pythias had started In Staunton, The lodge was organized during the days following the Reconstruction period. Its principles, when made clear to Its charter members, must have appealed to them as containing the "open sesame" to a life so genuinely craved and sought by those who had experienced the deprivations and discontent during the war period and industrial chaos. By the friendship between Damon and Pythias, two of the heroes of yesteryear, Pythianism with its ancient story, not only teaches the of real friendship, but the practical value of friendship.

Valley lodge ranks as one of the finest lodges in the Grand lodge, end since its beginning has been honored "by having five of its members elected to the office of grand chancellor: C. Traverse Philips, 1873; W. L. Olivier, 1891; H. M.

Lewis, 1911; R. H. Bell 1915 and C. E. Fretwell.

1939. 1940 promises to Ibe one of the best years in the history of Valley lodge, many new members having already been lined up with this order. During the latter part of this year, the Grand lodge honors the local lodge with its meeting, indeed a compliment to the members of Valley lodge No. 18, as well as to the city of Staunton. Officers of Valley lodge are: F.

F. Hamner, chancellor commander; A. H. Bragg, vice chancellor; R. R.

Cline, Master of arms; C. W. Law-son, keeper of records and seal, and master of finance; G. S. Bosser-man, master of exchequer; S.

W. Shlflette, prelate; C. A. Masters, master of work; E. M.

Arehart, inner guard; G. B. Tullidge, outer guard; M. S. Driver, deputy grand chancellor; J.

Leo. Stafford, chorister; and A. K. Wilkerson Jr. pianist.

bro, Prof. G. L. H. Johnson, the Rev.

W. E. Davis, Thos. Hogshead, Charles East, C. E.

Fretwell, W. H. Holt, Frank Houseman, I. K. Robey, P.

H. Werner. Mesdames Jacob Yost, Holmes Yeakley, Carter Braxton, Clara Hamrick, H. McK. Smith, K.

R. N. Stout. Misses Lizzie Atkinson, Lucy Cat-lett, Sarah Robertson, Margaret Lynn Templeton, Margaret Fallon, Margaret McChesney. One of the most important roles played in the organization is that of campaign leaders.

This work was led by Harold Kivlighan, 1934-35; Mrs. H. McKelden Smith. 1935-36; Mrs. J.

J. Kivlighan, 1936-37; Clarence Elder, 193738; Lyle Weller, 1938-39; Fritz Hamer, 1939-40. 9 V. F. W.

Auxiliary Has Won Awards As State's Best The Ladles' Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was organized as a national organization in Pittsburgh, in 1914. Today, there are Auxiliaries in every State in the Union, Hawaii, Alaska and ihe Canal zone. The aims and objectives of the Ladles' auxiliary are the same as the parent organization. We believe It not only fulfills the obligation to those who paid the supreme sacrifice, but It attains the ideal of true motherhood by helping to provide a healthy, normal childhood for orphans of veterans at our National Home at Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The Augusta-Staunton auxiliary was Instituted April 21, 1932, by Mrs.

Nora Toppin, senior vice-president of the Department of Virginia. Mrs. Sarah I. Manley was elected and installed president. At the end of the sixty days, the charter was closed with fifteen members thereon.

Mrs. Cleopatra Wehn served as president from November 1932 until November 1935. During this term the auxiliary held three successful Buddy Poppy sales and did much relief work among veterans. The auxiliary purchased the necessary flags and started the ritualistic work and iput on the memorial service at the department encampment held in Charlottesville, In June, 1934. Mrs.

Frances Jones served as president for the year 1935-1936. Membership at the end of her term had Increased from 22 members to 51 members. The auxiliary financially assisted the post to purchase instruments for the Junior Drum and Bugle corps. The auxiliary banner was purchased at a cost of $65.00. It has been a delight to serve the needy veterans and their families: and through our efforts we have eased the needs of several.

The Poppy sale held provided the necessary funds to carry this on. Our auxiliary acted as hostess to the eleventh department encampment in July, 1936; assisted the chamber of commerce with the Gold Star Mother's pilgrimage; helped with the Community Easter Egg hunt; took part in the annual Armistice cay parade and and showed the proper Interest in legislation by urging the support of the Veterans Preference bill. A flag was presented to the St. Francis school as a part of our Americanism program, and a contribution was made to the Virginia Cottage fund and Community Center fund. Mrs.

Cecelia Bryan served the auxiliary as president from November 1936 until April 1938. During this term the auxiliary was honor ed by a visit from our national president, Mrs. Gladys Mooney, and a banquet was held In her honor. Americanism Work Our Americanism activities during the term was the sponsoring of two essay contests in the Robert E. Lee High school "Permanent Peace for America" and "The Constitution of the United States and what it means to the American also the placing of American flags and holders in each class room in the city school.

Poppies were sold by the auxiliary, and the money used for relief of disabled veterans and their families, and milk was furnished to three undernourished school children. During this term, 55 members were obligated. AM Banner requirements set by the department were met and the Auxiliary was present ed with a banner at the department encampment, at Ocean View. Mrs. Verna Fretwell was install ed as president for the year ending ADril.

1939, this being the Silver Jubilee year of the national organ Ization. During this term large flags were presented to the Middlebrook school and to the Staunton Fire de partment and an altar flag to the newlv organized auxiliary to the Staunton Fire department. Patriotic programs were held in the local theatres on the 4th of July; Essay contest sponsored the local school and service sale held of articles made by veterans in hos pitals ana contributed to all com munity activities. Hew suver juoi lee celebration at close of the term. The auxiliary assisted the post with a lawn party, Poppy sale, bene fit show for the Junior Drum and Bugle corps and took part in the four patriotic parades, mciuaing visits of our national commander- in-chief, and national president on their official visit to Virginia.

Won State Prize The auxiliary was presented with a prize for the best uniformed President Mrs. C. P. Dickerman, President, A. A.

U. W. Miss Eleanor Blum, Vice President, A. A. U.

W. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post Is Strong (By B. L. Showalter) The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is an organ! zation of men who have served or mav serve in the army, naw, or marine corps of the United States of America, in any foreign war, insurrection or expedition, which service shall be governed by the is suance of a campaign badge by the government of the United States of America. The objects of this association are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy com rades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of (America, and fidelity to its constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and auxiliary at the department campment at Ocean View.

The auxiliary at the present time under the leadership of Mrs. Viola Sharp, president, has an enrollment of 95 members. During the past year the auxiliary has done much relief woik, sending baskets to the needy at Christmas time and fur nishing milk to the undernourished children in the local schools. The auxiliary is also sponsoring an es say, "The Benefits of Democracy" and any child enrolled In a high school Is eligible to enter this contest and compete for valuable cash prizes. The auxiliary has assisted neigh boring auxiliaries whenever possl ble; was lepresented at the patriotic conference In Washington, D.

C. on two occasions; and has sent dele gates to every department and na tiortal encampment since it was or ganized and has had the honor of one of Its members, Mrs. Frances Jones, being elected to the highest office of the state department, that of department president, having served for the year 1938-1939. W. I.

Wooddell, Sergeant Major, V. F. W. Post. Officers Of V.

F. W. Auxiliary Left to right front row: Mrs. Viola Sharp, president; Mrs. Vernon Fretwell, trustee; Mrs.

Mary Caldwell, color bearer; Mrs. Loreen Heatwole, color bearer; Mrs. Cleopatra Wehn, chaplain; Mrs. Ruth Talley, color bearer; Mrs. Made Campbell, color bearer; Mrs.

Lois Agner, conductress; Miss Edith Ingersoll, treasurer Second row, left to right: Mrs. Frances Jones, trustee; Miss Josephine Harris, guard; Mrs. Ethel Cole' musician; Mrs. Lottie Carter, historian; Mrs. Henrietta Smith, patriotic instructor; Mrs.

Daisye Dabney, secretary; Miss Alleen Brown, senior vice President; Mrs. Grace Wymer, junior vice president; Mrs. Viola Wright, banner bearer; Mrs. Cecelia Bryan, trustee. Fronts left to right C.

W. Lawson, keeper records and seal; M. S. Driver, deputy grand chancellor; F. F.

Hamner, chancellor commander; G. S. Bosserman, master of excheque; A. H. Bragg, vice-chancellor.

Standing, left to right J. R. Lawson, past chancellor commfjider and trustee; Geo. B. Tullidge; R.

R. Cline, master of arms; C. A. Masters, master of work; W. Shiflett, prelate; E.

M. Earhart, inner guard and F. Switzer, trustees, were not present when picture was taken..