The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-05-13
SONS OF VETERANS.
ALTER s. PAYNE. oommander-In-chief. FOstOria,

session they passed resolutions denouncing the
cent Confederate demonstration in the South Later
Gen Payne accompanied by Chief Mastering officer
Pennman and Others of his staff, went TO New
York city and attended the Division Enoampment.
Gen. Penniman also attended the Maine Encamp-
ment at Lewiston, May 6. Official announcement
is made al Commandery Headquarters that during
the month Of April s6 new Camps were mustered,
with ,O65 charter members. Ofthese new Camps
nine were in Ohio, seven each in Illinois and Mis-
souri,, six in Michigan four in East Pennsylvania
four In West Pennsylvania, and three each IN Mas
sachusetts, Kansas and Minnesota.
The New York Division Encampment, held in
New York city May and 4. was the most sue
cessfu ever held. Chas. It. Rains. of Cohoes, was
elected Colonel; b. J. Doran, Lieutenant Colonel; ;
f. r. Fellows, Major; S. T. Coles, Chaplain. The
reception given TO the delegates and visitors by
the New York city Camps, given at the close OF
the convention, all that could be desired. A
large number Of Grand Army men were present.
The convention during its session took action on
several important measures connected with the
welfare of the Order, reference to which VIII be
made at another time
SKETCH OF MICHIGAN DIVISION.
The first man 20 work up the cause OF the Sons OF
Veterans i'm this State was HerricS Hodges, at the
time Commander of Zach Chandler Post, No IS,
q. AR, of South Haven. Mr.. Hodges's first efforts
in behalf of the Sons dates back TO Aug. l6, 1852,
and after considerable trouble and labor (having
invested sll70 for charter ETC., with the " carp
his commission, July IL, 1883, as Colonel and Past
Division Commander. from Brevet Maj Gen. w. j.
Maskell, of Chicago, H., then Commander OF the
command and organize Camps of the Order In
Michigan. Col Hodges mustered l.. w. Osborn
Camp No. i, at South Haven July 20, 1855, with IA
charter members, Capt. w. w. Brainard In COM
mand.
The first annual Encampment of the Division was
held at Lansing June "a, 1884, at which J. w. Kim
ney, OF Detroit, was chosen Colonel, NJ o. Dowd,
OF White Pigeon Lieutenant-Colonel, and r. w.
Rowlson Major. Under kinney's administration
eight Camps were organized during the year, two
lost, and three which had never reported, leaving
10 Camps at close OF his term in good standing.
The second Eneampment was held again In Lam
sing June 4 1855 when the present officers were
chosen. AZ the time II. w. Rowlson took command
Of the Division. May l. 1885, of the Is camps on the
roster only seven were In good standing. One
and four reinsiated under the present administra-
ton. During the III months ending April i, 1886,
the Division roster has been increased from Is
Camps 90 40. The Order has increased since May i.
1855 lover all losses) from seven Camps in good
standing and l27 men TO Sc Camps and 702 men
April /. 1886. net gain of &c Camps and SIS men.
The present Colonel, Frank w. Rowison. was
born ia Hllsdale Mich, May IL, ls62, and is not
quite "a years of age. After passing through the
usual school period he attended Commercial Col
legc, and during the vacations was clerk in the
Collectors Office Third District United States In
ternal Revenue, and afterward engaged in the
hardware business During this time he was net
lively identified with the liillsdae City Fire Depart
ment, and foreman of the Department of 81
men for the year 1888 under the present Chief, w
i. Perry, aud Assistant Chief Truman Ravens. who
is now Captain OF Geo. w. Lombard Camp, No. 8,
and Inspector OF Michigan Division. On The Sd OF
October, 1888. Rowlson first heard of the Sons oi
Veterans through THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. and
after corresponding with Gen. Ross of baltimore
and Col. Hodges OF Michigan, he succeeded in get
ting organized Geo. w. Lombard Camp, No. 5, on
Feb. 8, 1854, and was chosen its first Captain. He
was appointed Chief Mastering Officer of Third
Grand Division July g. 1884 lie attended the Ma
tionai Encampment of Commandery- in- Chief al
Philadelphia, as delegate from Michigan. and was
then elected Judge Acknowledgement Of the Or.
der on Aug %, 1854 coming TO Grand Rapids Dec
D. 1884. where he now resides. He has served one
year Sergeant of Guard for Camp No Ia. and Is
now on his second. Al second Encampmcnt of Di.
vision. held at Lansing June T. 1885, he was elected
TO the Office Of Colonel. His father, Eugene
Rowlson native OF Louisiana, enlisted in 1861 as
private in Co. q, BerdRn's LIST u. :. Sharpshooters
at Iiillsdale. Mich. and later appointed Quar-
ternaster Sergeant Of the regiment and was dis
charged by reason Of disability in 1852. He i now
a member Of Custer Post No. s, Department o
Michigan GAR at Grand Rapids, aud is at pres
ent residing at Grand Haven.
NEWS NOTES FROM THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS
Connecticut-The first anniversary of VIM. II
Mallory Camp. No. II, OF the Connecticut Division
was held at 81. Johns Hall, bridgeport on Wed
nesday evening. May 5. and was n very successful
affair. The opening was by the Camp quartet. whC
sung the star Spangled Banner " in fine shape
after which some fine selections were given by Mrs
Emma Dunning Banks. the renowned elocutionist
which received with rounds of applause. Thu
was followed by Miss Kittie Meeker. a daughter o
a veteran, who rendered some very fine and highly
appreciated solos, assisted by Mrs J.. III. Norton a
the piano, Mrs Norton being especially well known
here as an earnest worker during the war. She Ii
Al present the Secretary Of the Soldiers Monumen
Association. A notable feature of the evening WA
the excellent music rendered by the Eixs Banjo
Quartet, whose handling Of the strings Is not 10 b
beaten. During the evening Col. Lucen r. Burpee
| Commander Of this Division. was introduced. ana
gave his 800 hearers complete history Of noble
Order and lis rapid growth from It's organization Il
the present time, many OF his illusions being YER,
pointed and touching. especially that referring Il
| the noble wives and mothers Of the boys in blue
| The remarks were received with well-meritc'
a
| ment the guests were escorted 10 the lower hall
| where the long and bountifully-supplied table
gave testimony Of the kind friends who have s.
ably assisted Us in our noble work for the past year
| Amer disposing Of the tempting viands the part,
| once more repaired TO the upper hail. which has
been made la readiness for dancing. and the gran,
| march started. led by Col. Burpee and Mis-
Kitte Meeker and after dancing for an hour or TIVE
the party repaired 10 their homes, well satisfc,
with their first ending of years organization ant
the happy and prosperous start ON the second year
| The second annual Division Encampment vii
| be held AZ New Haven on June g. Nathan Hail
| Camp will entertain the delegates and is prepar
ing TO do II IN a handsome manner. Col Burpee
| Of Waterbury. the present very efficient Com
Inander Of the Division, Is being urged by some O
| the New England brothers az a suitable canddAl.
| for Commander-iD-Chief
Massachusetts.-Tbe appointment for the Di
| vision Encampment il officially made for June a
/ Boston. The sessions are 10 take place in Colleg
No. 58 Amherst, has received check for 500 from
Senator III. j. Walker, for whom the Camp 1
/ uAtne1.---4gefl. d. A Logan camp, NO Jl, wa
mustered 10y Col. crossmAn at Coleraine, April Is
| Capt. Merritt and members of Salem Camp. No
| >, mustered Gen. A. Il. Martin Camp, no. e. a
Everett. on the night Of April &C. II Is compose
/ OILS charter members and Is Differed As FOL lows
Capt. Fred a. Bcals; First Lieut., j. Frank Ho
mans; Second Lieut., j. Tyler .. s. O., VIM
Gragg; q. NJ. s.. 4. q. Beers.-A new Camp wa
mustered April 80 at Holliston, by Musterin
Officer LOvejoy.--In calling the attention {
Camps 10 the duties OF approaching Memoirs
Day, Col Crossman, in his recent orders, says
" You hereby ordered TO assemble al whateve
point IL consistent with the movements OF ia
gran6cst Of all objects ior which we are founded
tie proper observance Of Memorial Day. Re
member that the eyes Of the GAR. are upon yot
and that each act will rebound 10 the credit dis
| arrangement Of the Order. Is there one among 20
who would not lay the traitor low who dared sa
Rught against these silent seepcrsl IL Is a fathe
or brother that lies here. mayhap. and when tn
| sturdy tramp Of those battle-scarred warriors
heard no more. let that grand work Of decoratin
the graves Of cur dead heroes be forever indelibl
| stamped on our memory"
| Michignn-Col Rowison mustered Cheboyga
iCamD No 30 at Clteboygan April 20 with Il cha
Ter members i. T. DcGowin Captain. He al.
mustered a new Camp az Bronson April % with
| charter members. The Camp Is named Col. q.
Lewis Camp No.s0. J. u. Watson Captain.-Tl
4 Division 2uafteTmastcr reports the comfortab
sum Of $3.50 Is cash balance on hand-Ehorts a.
being made 10 organize and thoroughly equip
Division brass band.
ohio.-camp l0I, at Piqua, o.. was mustered G
May I by Lieui-Col. j. II. Kerr, with 20 chart,
members. Camp i0J, nj Wellston, jackson Co, c
snme date by Brother Joe Mitchell Editor Can
Frc. IL has 20 charter members.-Camp No. 6
AT GAINESVILLE, ~ preparing for boom. They ha'
70 recruits ready Ia he mustered this week duriT
the session OF the Encampment. Gen Pennima
Chief Mastering Officer, will exemplify the wor
I - NJ Walcutt, Of Columbus, mustered Can
, 100 at GrOveport, Franklin Co. last week.
Z movement n on foot 10 present 10 Col Ensign
fine sword and bell A liIaonial % his enerf