The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-11

Mass.
surgeon-General, DIR. 8. A. spiIlman, ottumwa,
Iowa
Chaplain-in- Chief, Ed. G. White, Trenton, M.
THE DIVISIONS.
CONNECTICUT.
Mrs. Lucy A. Pierce, PlantsviIle: A flag
presentation from the survivors of Capt s. s..
WoOdrutPs company (E) of the Goth Conn. to
S. S. Woodruff Camp, of Southington, Conn.,,
was the event of the week, in which the best
speakers and the most distinguished soldiers of
this section met around banquetng board,
where the " feast of reason and the flow Ofsoul"
was equaled only by the bOunteous ratiOns is
sued upon the occasion. Col WOster, who led
the regiment while marching through Georgia
to the sea- made the presentation address with
a fire that proved to be undiminished By the
SHOWS of many Winters. His utterances were
patriotic and well fitted to the time, full of
earnestness and candOr. He was followed in a
speech of acceptance by Col VIM. H. Pierpont,
who holding a membership in both the GAR
and s. of ", recounted his early experiences in
the struggle for recognition in behalf of the
Sons. Although he spoke with the utmost elo-
quence it was truly said by another speaker
that no utterance of his was half so eloquent as
the mute oratory of the crutches which sup
ported the bullet-riddled frame of the noble
veteran. Mr.. III. ID. Smith talked hard facts to
the boys in a way that pleased while it in
structed.
The following original poem was then recited
by Col. j. Fl. Pierce:
Sons of Veterans, take the eolors.
Never lower the silken bars:
Ever be a band of brothers.
Rallying round the Stripes and Stars.
Sons of Veterans We whose sires
Grandly fought and won the fight,
Keep alive the loyal fires.
Union, freedom and the right.
Sons of Veterans. we are growing
Fewer, fewer year by year;
Thick the graves with eolors flowing,
Yellow Is the leaf and scar.
Swear to keep this banner flying.
Tho foreign foe or traitors band
Should strew the fields with dead and dying,
And other flags pollute the land.
Sons of Veterans, you are given
That which all our hearts revere:
Though it should be rent and riven,
IL Will conquer, never fear.
The toasts were numerous and were respond-
ed to in every case in the most happy manner
The best glee club in Central Connecticut led
OF IN the old army songs, and superb orches-
ira added its strains to the harmony of the &C.
casiOn. Over all Hon. Stephen WalkIey pre-
sided in that inimitable manner which might
be used as a model by the Vice President of the
The Womau's Relief Corps frightened the &C.
casion and gave beauty to the scene.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND VIR-
GINA
Custer Camp, No. 1, of Washington. is in a
fourishing condition. The members are hand
somely uniformed and equipped. 1t has now a
membership of 50 and expects to largely in
crease this in the near future.
INDIANA.
General Orders, No. 5, issued at West Leb-
anon, Nov. ], by order of Elmer s. Walker,
Colonel, commanding-L. b. Fleming Auiu-
tant-eOntains the following:
t. ID. bucket, Of Camp No. 81 Nappannee was
the hrst Camp Commander whose reports and tax
were received for the quarter ending Sept go They
reached the Adjutant sept %. Capt bucket has the
thanks of the Colonel commanding for his prompt
ness. Captains will urge their Quartermaster-
Sergeants to renewed efforts in the collection of
dues so that when the reports made out the list
OF suspensions will be small. Camps are entitled
to great credit for the successful efforts in this di
recton last quarter The Captains of the following
Camps, Nos III, % %, So 81 81 80 40 AZ will fur
nsh the Colonel commanding the following infor-
nation: Date of application, number of charter
members, date of muster, date of charter night of
meeting. In order to complete the Roster of this
DIVISION, need the above information In future
the Quartermaster will carry on hand badges iron
crosses and ribbons for limited orders All orders
for one dozen or over should be sent to Mai. p
Davis. % Fourth avenue, Pittsburg Pa. All orders
or express Oruer. Every brother should ander-
stand that by his obligation he is expected to ex-
hlbit spirit OF Friendship, Charity and Loyalty to
our Order and the brothers composing IL and that
acts contrary TO this teaching will not be en-
Outraged at Division Headquarters At the Ma
tonal Eneampment, held at Buffalo, " Y. the
Ritual and Constitution were changed somewhat
and one ofthe changes il. instead of Orderly.Ser-
geant, IL will be called First Sergeant Camps will
IN the near future be notified of all changes in both
and ritual Camps that have not yet re-
eeived their charters will send list of the charter
members to the Division Colonel and he will issue
them as soon as possible. Camps that have been
mustered over year are complaining about not re-
eeiving their charters. The Colonel Commanding
desires all Camps to be chartered and sealed with
National and Division seals. Captains of Camps
will forward the names of commissioned officers of
their Camp who have not received their commits
sons from Division Headquarters. Capt. George
Behler OF Camp 10. Is hereby appointed Special Aid
on the staff of the Colonel to rank from sent "a
First Lieutenant. He will be obeyed and respected
accordingly. Since General Orders, No A. was
issued, the following Camps have been mustered
Sept. 23-George Washington Camp No. A. New
Corner, IL charter members; Noah Chaplin Can
tain; Elijah Lawson, First Sergeant Oct. 5-Lo-
gansport Camp, No. ~, LoganspCTt q charter MEM
bers; Elmer McAllister, Captain Clarence Weaver
First Sergeant. Oct doc Morgan Camp No 40
Spartanburg. 10 charter members; L. w. Morgan,
captain; o. Bowen, First Sergeant Oct $40. w
Powell Camp. No. 80, New Castle, IS charter MEM
bers A. w. Lennard, Captain; Chas Sudsworth
FIRST Sergeant. Oct, l6-James Il. Wills Camp,
No. 81, Dilsborough, % charter members; NJ Null
ford, Captain; III. q. Lord, First Sergeant In
order To keep our records correct il is compulsory
that Captains Immediately notify us of any changes
IN their officers and not wait until the end of the
quarter. Neglect to do this has several times re-
suited in failure Of Camps to promptly receive our
orders All Camps should adopt bylaws; which,
however, are subject to the approval of the Divis
Ion Colonel and do not become operative until they
receive his sanction. This law also applies to all
amendments to bylaws The Colonel command
ing has called the attention of all brothers in re-
gard to sending money for supplies and charter
fees. Do not send drafts or express money orders
send p. %. order in all cases. If possible TO avoid
delay in making reports, etc. Brothers A. f. Swain
of Camp No. 81. and +. l.. Ray. of Camp No. So are
hereby appointed Aids-de- Camp on the staff of the
Colonel To rank from Oct. as Second Lieutenants
They will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
KANSAS.
We have received the roster of the Division
of Kansas. This Division is in fiourishing
and contains II Camps
MICHIGAN.
The first Camp was organized in this Diyis-
ion Aug. 81, 1888. 1t now has II Camps. and
its membership is steadily increasing. When
NJ. L. Hall was elected Colonel, July so. 1856.
the Division numbered 50 Camps. and its rapid
growth since then is a proof of his efficiency
aud ability.
MASSACHUSETTS.