The National tribune., 1886-04-22

by Mitchell Post. GAR Capt Delo endeavored 10
respond in behalf of the Camp. but unable to
find sufficient words to express his thanks AfeF
Comrade Putnam had delivered his address 70 ths
boys. he was followed with very cofopIime ntary
address made by the Rev. Rose which most
highly appreciated by all present. Chsplsin Flick.
of The s OF ", responded with able address, hia
subject being " Friendship, Charity and Loyalty"
Mr. Fleck IS student attending WittenbeFg College,
studying for the ministry, He is one of the most
prominent members among the boys 10 camp, and
shows bright prospect for the future Next was
the famous Goose story interestingly told by Com
rade Flag, of tie GAR. After the story Master
of Ceremonies, Maj. W. d. a. O'Brien, responded
with recitation, THE Switchman" Mr.. 'Brien,
who Is Past Captain of the Camp, Is very
highly esteemed member among the boys.
Brother Louis Woods then gave his Dutch rec
ta;iOn, entitled " The Setting Hen, which was re-
ceived with great applause. This was the closing
recitation on the program. Music was furnished
by the Cadet Band of this city and was highly ap-
preeiated. Comrades Delo and Putnam Of the
G.A.R., were prominent in assisting the boys to
make their entertainments success neat sum
was realized by this the first entertainment given
under the auspices of the Camp which will be
utilized in getting uniforms for the boys" on
Decoration Day and for other occasions. The
Camp Is in flourishing condition. and the citizens
of Springfield should feel proud that they have
such an organization in their midst-H- E. Shsfer
and NJ. z. Kreider, Commanders. Camp No. 100
was mustered mt Wooster on Thursday evening,
April l, in the GAR. Hall 1t named In
honor of the late Gen. Hancock. and begins with
upwards of 80 members. The following are ths
officers chosen Capt Alvah Kope; First Lieut.,
Will Lake; Second Lieut.. Frank Barrett Camp
No. 80 has recently been mustered at Bonneville,
Ross County, with q charter members. The sp-
pication for the charter of this Camp is worthy Of
special comment. and ii was the most complete OF
any that has been sent TO Division Headquarters.
Evey record was complete, not blur or mark on
it, and the brothers say they will triple their menu
bership before Memorial Day Gen Geo. II.
Thomas Camp, No. Is. reports gain of % recruits
in the past three months.
West Pa.-Canditates for Colonelcy Of The d.
vision at the June Encampment are presenting
themselves. Speer Orr Camp, No, IL, of Johns
town, presents Capt Frank f. Alter. J. P Keys, Of
BrocSnayville. Col. Towards, Chief of STAFF, u
elso announced. Pittsburg has also one or more
canddates.-At the GAR. supper and entertain
ment i'll Meadvie, April g. in response to the toast
THE Sons of Veterans Chas NJ Colt, q repre-
sentative of Union Volunteer Camp No. 20, gave
interesting description of the organization and
its principles.
DIichisan.-Gen. Meade Camp, Mt. Pleasant, wss
mustered March so by Col. F. W. Rowlson with IL
charter members, L. III. Swart Captain.-Gov.
Alger Camp No. s. at New LsthroP, has just been
mustered, with Fl charter members.-New Camps
nearly ready at PittsforCi, Bronson, Grand Hs-
ven, Bay City, Milford, Nyandotte. st. Clair aud
Morely.-THE TRIBUNE will in n few weeks con-
tain very interesting sketch of this Division