The National tribune., 1885-07-02
SONS OF VETERANS, U. S. A.
Their Visit to Portland and the Effort to CONSOLE
date the Order Into One Strong Brotherhood.

date the Order Into One Strong brotherhood.
Deeply interested in everything that con-
tributes to the joys and the success of the
Grand Army of the Republic, ana being de-
sirous of looking upon the thousands OF repre-
sentatives of those whose valor saved the unity
of the Nation, the National officers of the
Sons of Veterans u S. A., determined to be
present at the 10Th Encampment of the G.A.R,
feeling assured that their presence would lii
no way mar or detract from the pleasure OF
their sires.
There was an understanding also that reso-
luton would be placed before the Encampment
relative TO q recognition of the Sons and
the Commander-in- Chief, fearing that such
step might result in retarding the consollda-
tion of the different branches, now being speed
lily accom- plished, by creating jealousy In the
ranks of the branches ignored or not recog-
nized. desired that the GAR. should not in
any way legislate upon the Junior Order, until
in one large, strong brotherhood the different
branches should stand united and prove their
worthiness of the confidence of their fathers.
In pursuance of this plan, Commander-in-
Chief III. w. Arnold, of Johnstown, Pa, and
Lieut. Commander-in- Chief F. B. Perkins, of
Manchester, n. H., met in New Haven. Conn.,,
Friday a. M, June l9. The day was pleasantly
spent in visiting the many attractions of the
city, under the guidance of a large committee
from the local Camp. The evening train was
taken for Hartford, where most brilliant well
come was in waiting. The officers and visiting
brothers were placed in carriages, and under
escort of the two local Posts of the GAR and
some 300 Sons of Veterans, headed by Colts
Brass Band were taken through the business
part of the city, which was fairly ablaze with
Examinations and fireworks. On reaching the
Armory of the Putnam Phalanx
A MOST BoUNTIFUL BANQUET
was partaken of; the wants of the Sons and
their guests being speedily attended to by the
Woman's Relief Corps. while the famous Colts
Band discoursed its choicest music
From Hartford the Commanders party took
the early morning train for Boston, where a
day was spent in sightseeing. Sunday was
spent at the residence of Lieut.. Commander
in-Chief Perkins, in Manchester, n. H., and
Monday morning the party, still further in
creased by the addition of Grand Division
Commander F. III. Challis and Acting Adj't-
Gen. II. ID. Soule, of Manchester, took the
GAR special train for the Encampment. On
the journey they were Joined by Vice Lieut..
Commander in Chief Joseph B. Maccabe OF
East Boston.
On arriving at Portland the party was met
by Shepley Camp, No. 4, of Portland, and dele
gates from every Camp in Maine, headed by an
excellent drum, fife and buge corps G. w. But
ler Drum Major, and was escorted in carriages
to their home while in Portland, No. 90 High
street.
After bountiful dinner and brief rest they
about the city, but Commander Arnold, with a de-
termination which is characteristic of the man,
put a veto to this arrangement by declaring q
that no carriage drives should be INDUCED in
until the work for which he came should be
completed. Consequently the Commander and
his assistants were conveyed to their headquar-
tiers, at the corner of Temple and Congress
streets, where the remaining hours Of the day
were passed in bustling activities preparatory
to the work which was before them.
LOOKING TOWARD CONSOLIDATION.
Tuesday morning found them early at their
desks, aud previous to the formation for parade
the Commander Chief had long and salts
factory interview with Commander Bowling,
of the New York faction, and Commander
McAndrews representing the Camps at Lynn,
Mass, known as the Philadelphia branch.
From this interview Commander Arnold
learned that the only hndrance that the New
York branch saw in the way of consolidation
with the main Order was that they desired TO
retain the name Of Posts" TO designate the low
est bodies whereas the National Order uses the
name Of Camps" as less conflicting with Grand
Army Posts, an objection so trivial that it is
reasonably certain that the New York faction
will soon he under the same auspices as the
National Order The Lynn Camp seemed to be
simply waiting for the action of the GAR
Encampment previous to consolidation, and SO
that body kindly acceded to the request
1hduC W buO -NdblVHdi OIutl; anu
are practically at an end.
Tuesday evening reception was rendered
Commander Arnold at his headquarters. The
Commander in brief but very entertaining
and forcible address gave an account OF the
rapid and gratifying growth of the Order
placing its present strength at 610 Camps and
10000 members, while the so-called opposition
had dwindled down to considerable less than
one-twentieth of that, and that the remaining
factions gave evidence of being desirous to
HARMoNIZE AND CONSOLIDATE
Brothers Bowling and McAndrews, as represen
tatiyes of the opposition, were present and
spoke briefly, but encouragingly.
In the parade the Sons made an excellent
showing, and were the recipients of generous
applause along the line of march.
On Friday the majority of the Sons started
for their several homes. Commander-in-C Chic
Arnold, Lieutenant -Commander-in-C Chief Per
kins and Acting Adjutant- General H. d. Soul,
with party went by the way of Great Falls, n
H., where large and brilliant reception wa
rendered them by Stephen j. Wentworth Camp
Sons of Veterans assisted by the GAR. ant
WR.C.
Commander Arnold has made a most excel
lent impression during his Eastern trip, and
returns home well satisfied with the work b,
has accomplished.
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