Tacoma Red Cross.
The Tacoma Red Cross was the first Red Cross organization in the State of Washington, and has done most effective work. The officers are:
Mrs. Chauncy Griggs, president; Mrs. A.B. Bull, first vice-president; Mrs. G.S. Holmes, second vice-president; Mrs. Lincoln Gault, third vice-president; Mr. Chester Thorne, treasurer; Mrs. W.C. Wheeler, assistant treasurer; Mrs. Frank Sharpe, recording secretary; Mrs. H.M. Thomas, corresponding secretary.
The Tacoma Red Cross has 400 members. Receipts, $684.82. Disbursements, $592.08.
Walla Walla Red Cross.
In June, 1898, a temporary organization was effected at Walla Walla, known as the Red Cross Aid, with Mrs. J.H. Stockwell as chairman. This Aid Society cared for and entertained 229 soldiers passing through, and forwarded to Company I, several boxes of bandages, towels, handkerchiefs, etc. On September 21, 1898, the Red Cross Aid became a permanent organization under the name of the Walla Walla Red Cross and the following officers were elected:
| Mrs. Lester S. Wilson, | President. |
| Mrs. Thomas H. Brents, | Vice-President. |
| Mrs. D.T. Kyger, | Vice-President. |
| Miss Grace O. Isaaca, | Recording Secretary. |
| Mrs. Eugene Boyer, | Corresponding Secretary. |
| Mrs. George Whitehouse, | Treasurer. |
Upon notice that Company I was to start for Manila, the Red Cross of Walla Walla forwarded money and delicacies to the value of $100. Since permanent organization, the membership has more than doubled, and now numbers about one hundred and fifty. Receipts, $1,408.00. Disbursements, $1,058.00.