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

s"'TVV members. Inc compOnents OF the Order
l. LOea organizations, known Camps. 2 State
organ zations, known Divisions g. The Ma
uonai organ cation, known the Commandery-
mChlet The Order is military in its character and
ceremonial work. and is Differed in aecordanca
with army regulations. Camps maintain the sanna
oruer ahu WOrS az companies; Divisions corres
spohH 70 regiments, and the COMMANDMENTS.
Chief TO the army.
The principles and objects Of the Order NAV n,
briefly stated as follows firm belief and trust in
Almighty God and a recognition Of His beneficane
guidance IN the preservation of the life and intee-
rliy OF the Nation True allegiance to the Govern
ment of the United States of America a respect for
and fidelity TO its Constitution and laws and opuo-
sitIont TO any system or power that in any manner
our National Union.
70 keep green the memories Of cur fathers and
thelr sacrifices to maintain the Union and TO pro-
mote their interests and we fare as opportunity NAV
CHer or necessity may demand; TO aid and as,istin
caring for their helpless and disabled veterans. h,
extend aid and protection to their widows and
orpnansi To perpetuate the memory of their heroic
dead, and the proper observance of Memorial Dav.
70 ard and assist worthy and needy members of our
order TO incuicate patriotism and love of country
not only amongst our membership but among ali
the people of our land, and to spread and sustain
the doctrine OF equal rights, universal liberty and
Thesons not less than IS years of age of deceased
or honorabiy- discharged soldiers, sailors or ma
rlnes who served In the Union army or navy durs
ing the civil war of tS6l5 and sons OF members on
the order not less than n years of age are eli0i-
bic TO membership.
Camps are organized by authority of the Division
Soiones, and are mustered by staff officer Of tho
Division or a member of the GAR selected FOR
mat purpose. Upon application to either II II
speaker, Colonel commanding Missouri Division
Independence. or r. Loebenstein MASTERING Oaas
Ger, Warrensburg, blank applications and consttu-
tlons can DE had. Upon receipt of the application
Tor a charter you can proceed as follows: Secura
the names of at least 10 eligible men and Obtain
sheir fathers record while in the army. This may
be done by reference TO the descriptive book Of tha
Post II he 10 a member of the GAR. II he is not
the record may be obtained from the Adiutant-
General of the state in whose regiment he served
n Ifsa
papers. Make the record complete and then call n
special meeting for consultation the selection Of a
camp name, election of officers. etc. Collect the
charter fee and forward the same with the iofor-
nation that you ready for muster TO the Colo
mel OF the Division, and he will detail an officer TO
90 the work and notify you of the date of muster
Inc charter lee Is SIS, which includes a full set OK
supplies necessary to the working of the Camp
Inc camp mustered will pay the Mastering ON
GERS hotel bill or otherwise entertain hin, vVhjIa
serving them. After organization CAMPS will b8
required TO pay per capita tax of 1919 cents per
Division, for the support of its routine work This
tax will be reduced the Division grows In
strength. All blank forms, books cards etc are
sold TO Camps at cost price.
Uniform-The uniform for officers and members
- dark blue flannel single breasted sack coat OF
medium length, four or five large size 3 " butfoDa
down the front and two small 3 " buttons ON
under seam of each sleeve. A dark blue flannel
single breasted vest with six small s. " buttOns
down the front, dark blue flannel pants and fatiuua
cap with gold cord, embroidered wreath in 'front.'
containing in silver embroidery the letters - V1
~ Oiu Engilsn characters, and the number Of tho
lamp Inc top OF the cap may contain the badge
OF the Division. Regulation membership badges
may be ordered of Mai. A. p. Davis 81 Fourth
avenue, Plttsburg; Pa, through the Division Conn
mander, at 50 per dozen.
Our constitution provides that Posts may seIecs
nve comrades of the GAR. as Advisory Com
nttee TO assist the Sons in their work and in tho
practical management of affairs. These comrades
are given certificates of honorary life membership
IN our Order All members of the GAR. arc
privileged To visit any Camp in the Order and may
remain during the entire ceremony. We always
give them a cordial welcome.
NEW JERSEY.
plan has been originated in Camp 9. Of
Woodbury., in reference to the next Eneamp-
ment in Atlantic City, the main features OF
which are to charter a sea going schooner large
enough to carry so, to be commanded by Col.
K. NJ. j. Reed, and accompanied by the Division
Brass Band. They propose to leave Camden on
Saturday afternoon and sail to Breakwater,
there tot pick up delegates from Salem Bridgeton
and Nlneland, then to sail up the coast to At
lantic City; after the Convention to again en-
bark and sail up the coast to Coney Island and
New York, and return to Camden via Raritan
Bay and canal to Delaware River, thence to
Camden, thus completing a circuit of this Di-
vision, something not possible in any other
Division. Camp gave their third anniversary
on Oct. IA. Col. Reed of Philadelphia, was
present, and gave the boys some good advice.
Capt. Sparks was presented with handsome
gold badge from the Camp. A fine program was
rendered, after which refreshments were served
and dancing INDUCED in to a late hour Camp
10. of Gloucester, will hold a fair from Noven-
Der Is to 90 the proceeds to be used to equip the
Camp. Last quarters report show an increase
OF membership in every Camp ranging from 2
to "a
General Orders, No. A. issued at Trenton Oct.
%, by command of Ed. O. White, Colonel COM
manding-C. 3. Leavitt, Adjutant, contain tho
following:
The names of Frank G. DufieId, of Camp Q and
w. III. ElbersOn, of Camp r. have been sent TO
Commander-in-Chief as Aids-de- Camp from This
Division. John ]. Haley is hereby appointed Sur
Seon OF tins DIVISION He will report for duty at
once. Captains of Camps will forward the names
Of all commissioned officers who have not as vet
received their commissions. Officers of Camps
VIII be required to acknowledge the receipt of all
General Orders and blank reports
rom these Headquarters. A simple acknowledge
ment by postal card will prevent complicafions
which sometimes arise from disregard of this
Hereafter this order must be obeyed. This is the
lime to work. Give Campfres and entertainments,
invite non-members to them, make your meetings
the line.
A new Camp was instituted at Sunbury on
the 26th ult., with 80 charter members
We have received from Miss L. 4 Martin
President, Ladies' Aid Society, Philadelphia.
the following:
As an earnest worker of the Ladies' Aid Socie-
les allow me to once more call your attention to
The ACCESSIBILITY OF organizing an Aid Society in
with your Camp. Remember its menu
Oers pledged to assist the Sons of Veterans I'm
al their work of Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty
Wherever an Aid has been organized the Camp.
with which IL has been connected has shown u de-
,ided increase in membership and better attend
lnce at its regular meetings. The ladies who Join
Dur association will find it q pleasant social and
agreeable band, aad its meetings will afford them
many pleasant evening that would otherwise
hang heavy on their hands. One of the main feat
lres of the Aid is its frequent social atherngsand
pleasant little entertainments, TO which all Sons OF
Veterans are cordially invited Brothers, il Is
your duty to persuade your mothers. wives and sis
,ers to band themselves together and form q La
lies Aid Society IL you take any interest i'm your
Order, you will be proud of the time you spent in
the Aid. am happy to state we now
have Societies in nearly every state where the Sons
Of Veterans exist and every day are advised OF
new Societies being formed. The National Head
quarters - now fully supplied with charters rit-
nails and all blanks necessary to the formation and
of an Aid. complete outfit. includ-
ng charter. will be furnished for 80 In conclude
nunicatons asking advice or information will Do
,heerfully answered
Col. J. W. Moore Camp, No. 81, Philadelphia,
rave its fifth annual package party at Institute
Hall on Tuesday evening, Nov 2, before a very
ome very fine musical selections This Camp
: in very lourishing condition.
Gen. U. 5. Grant Camp, No. 5, held their
regular meeting on Thursday evening last
Two applications were received. The Benefit
Committee made an appealing request urging
I'll brothers to do the best they could 20 make
{ a success, and also reminded them of the gold
badge offered to the brother selling the largest