The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-08-05
SONS OF VETERANS.

WALTER >. PAYNE. Commander-in-Chief, Fostoria,
Ohio.
T. G. CARLISLE, Adjutant- General, Fostoria, o.
Adi't George II. Sheire of ST. Paul Mimi, writ
ing under date OF july "a. furnishes the following
interesting particulars of the visit of Commander
in-Cbief Payne 10 that city:
St Paul Camp, No. /. had busy aud happy time
AT their last meeting July IL. the occasion of all
which was the reception of our Commander-in-
Chief, Gen. Waiter ;. Payne, Of Fostora, D. At
l:30 in the afternoon Col Il. III. Milham, who is
also Captain OF the Camp. and several of the mem
bers met at the depot and took the lao train far
as Newport, where they met the up-train and ac-
companied Gen. Payne and ladies to this city.
After resting for short time the General, accom-
panied by Col. MiIham went 10 White Bear Lake,
where the LIST regiment, NJ. n. G., in camp, and
spent the afternoon with the boys.
In the evening st. Paul Camp, No. ], acting as
escort 10 their Commander-in-Chief, went 10 the
Minneapolis 81. Paul Depot 10 meet George ~.
Morgan Camp. No.s; Levi Butler Camp No. 5, and
Minneapolis Camp. No 9, all Of Minneapolis. who
came down by special train with their most excel
lent drum corps and huge Drum Major. after which
all marched 10 the places of meeting Of the various
GAR. Posts Of the city and accompanied them 10
their large hall. After all were drawn in line with
arms at a present, Col. Milham escorted Gen.
Payne TO the platform and welcomed him as fol-
lows:
"Gen. Walter s. Payne, COMMANDMENT Chief,
Sons Of Veterans, u. s. A.: In the name OF Mime
sofa Division and In behalf of St. Paul Camp, No.
!, Sons Of Veterans. give you a hearty welcome.
We welcome you as "A veteran soldier. and we well
come you for the noble work you have accom-
plisbcd for our Order during your administration
a. our Commander in-Chief, and II Is our earnest
wish that your journey TO the Golden State will be
pleasant one. and that God will watch over you
and yours and return you in safety to your own
lreside."
through with, including the musler-in of two noble
OF veterans. Brothers Mallory and Kendricl
both Of whom are members Of the GAR. of this
city, the former being Commander Of Ord Post A
short recess was then taken for the purpose of Civ
ing exhibition drill, which was heartily ap-
plauded. and it made the old Generals eyes glislen
xVifh hen lac hnxr bfah
were IN handling arms and how good their work
might prove in time Of need. The doors were
thrown open and several ladies were admitted to
listen 10 the addresses. Gen. Paynes remarks were
short but TO the point He briefly stated the aims and
objects Of the Sons Of Veterans and said that in all
his travels and all the Camps he had visited he had
not found one TINT would equal ST Paul Camp No
j. Col. Miham was fairly wild when this remark
was made. which called out personal ovation
from all parts Of the house. The General also said
lac was in favor Of holding the next Commandery-
in-Clief IN Minneapolis. which called a storm OF
applause from members from that beautiful city.
Lieut.. Scheffer then made some good remarks,
after which the meeting broke up. all feeling hap
pier for being there and more willing To buckle on
their armor for good work. There were about SOC
persons present. and the good it has done our Order
will soon be noticed.
We find from our correspondence that where there
has been established Ladies' Aid Society there
seems TO be "A general opinion that they a bene-
fit 10 the Camp. Members of Davis Camp, No. I,
OF Pitsburg, Pa, state that since the organization
OF its Ladies' Aid it's progress has been far more
financial condition, and with each meeting its
mem bership increases.
The number Of votes Ohio lie entitled to in the
Buffalo National EDcampment Is. perhaps, larger
than any other State The list is follows nearly
all OF whom are expected 10 be present: Delegates
O. b. Brown, ID. G. Cable. Ira Morrison. Col. Frazee
Past Colonies Ensign. Myers Wikon. Gilkey, Poe
Nicholas, and Bacon, besides Gen. Payne and two
staff officers
NEWS FROM THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS
Maine.-It Is a source of great pleasure 10 the
friends OF our Order 10 know that during the past
quarter the Pine Tree Division has taken decided
step forward. From the reports received up "a
date the gain ia membership is I05 over last report
and eut Three camps report suspensions. The total
thai have been dead for months are taking "A new
lease Of life and bid fair Of being restored TO q
prosperous condition. In numbers Daniel Chaplin
Camp, Of Bangor. takes the lead with Shepley OF
Portland, and Anderson. Of Rockland, following
closely behind.-Resolutions have been adopted
by A. C. Pray Camp. Of Auburn, and Custer Camp
l Of Lewiston commanding the course Of Col T. X
Gould as Commander Of the DivisiOn.-The fol-
| lowing report OF Camps recently mustered shows
Hancock, No. IL. South China by Lieut.. Col. WAds
| worth; Chas. J.. Whittier, Captain Frank o
Hussey. Orderly Sergeant. June 3O-winthrop
4 No. go Winthrop, by Chief Mastering Officer Geo
| w. Penninan; Burton Smith, Captain; James IL
Pnkhan. orderly-Sergeant. July &c. ID. Nor
rill. No. Il, Madison by C. NJ o. Penniman; L. :;
July 2-Harry Rust. No. AZ, Norway by C. NJ o
PenniInani }. w. Crommett. Captain Wilson A
] Elpieys OfotElN-Hefkehfi. july "a. n. clark
/ No. a. Belfast, 10y g. NJ. q. PenLiman; C. +
Merriam, Captain Albert J.. Colson. Orderly
| Sergeant.
West PenDsylvania.-The proceedings Of the re
cent Division Enoampmcnt have been issued in /
neat pamphlet Of 20 pages, and are being
mailed 10 Camps.-Cbief Of staff j. Il. Keys la
! succeeded ia recruiting n Camp at Coudersport
and the charter application has been forwarded 70
| approval. Camp at Ringgod ~ also being forme,
by Brother Keys, who Is actively at work for thu
/ good Of the Order.
MinBesOta.-Thursday evening, July p, Col
Milbam. accompanied by Chaplain Ayres
mustered in Camp at Redwood Falls aud th
following officers were elected and installed: Capt
l.. c. BrixtoB First Lieut., l.. r. O'Deil Secon,
Lieut.. Chas. Tenny: o. s., Il. A. Lyman; q. NJ. :
| j. w. Ferris. The name Of the Camp is Redwoo,
/ Falls Camp No. "a On Tuesday tlie 27th ult
he went 10 Appleton 10 muster in Camp No. Is a
that pace.--St. Paul Camp, No. I. will have fou
votes In the Commandcry- in Chief A host Il
itself-Commander- Chief Payne says ST. Pau
Camp No. J. is the best ia the country and ia
second best Camp Is Ia baltimore, Md.-An effor
will be made by the Minnesota delegation in tn
ConmandeTy-in-Ch Chief 10 have the next meeting u
Minneapolis; 5000 is already pledged 10 defra
eKpenscs.--The delegates 10 the Commanders
in-Cief were instructed 20 their best efforts
have suitable buttonhole decoration adopted for tn
Sons Of Veterans. We are not struck on the barber
pold out this way. What is wanted Is some simpl
button with the s. Of V. emblem. similar 10 Tia
G.A.R.-AdJt