The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-08-08
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from che YarIons DlvlsIons-Elsction OF
Officers. etc.

Eewa from che YarIons DivlsIons--Eleetion Of
Officers. etc.
camps eleeting ofieera are requested TO forward
a list of the To TaE NATIONAL TRIBUNE All
names should bee written 40 plainly possible. ia
order TO avoid misRkosl
MASSACHUSETTS.
joel d. Dudley Camp, No. 3d. Brighton, ceis.
brnted It's first anniversary ON Friday evening. July
rs. The Camp which was aFgsthzed with IL MEM
beers, has been growing steadily, and its muster
rolls now show membership Of IS brothers In
good standing. This number Will undoubtedly be
largely increased lea the near future tile MEM
beers are all enthusiastic workers. The most de-
lighlful event OF the evening the presentation
to- tho Camp Of beautiful silk Gag by Miss Mabel
Lord, who presented ihs colors In the following
Capt. Cushnap, Officers and Members Of Joel d.
Dudley Camp. No, 80. soHs OF Veterans; In be-
half OF the subscriptions from Grand Army Post
~, Ladies' Relief Corps and friends, present you
atth this beautiful flag. an emblem Of friend
ship between them aud you: and hope that you
may long exist aud that you may enjoy the posses
sion OF it much ~ did IA getting Il for you, and
! can yon, Sons OF Veterans. that you have
cause 10 feel very proud OF The hearty support that
! received, with this souvenir lei me on tho
part Of those whom represent. wish you health.
happiness and prosperity.
The beautiful gifi was received by Capt Cush.
man on behalf Of the Camp Tho flag has upon It's
side Ia gold letters, the fullo~ing joel ID Dud-
ley Camp. No. 80 Division Of Massachusetts, s. w
Hon. " Presented To- joel ID. Dudley Camp, No. 80
4. ", by Miss Mabel T.. Lord July 20, 1889 -
Much credit IL due Mise Lord for the uniriug en-
crgy abe Inns displayed la raising the necessary
funds 10 purchase lie banncr After the ptesenta-
lion. which look plaee out If doors, the assem-
biage adjourned To- tie hall. whore collation. was
served. Speeches were made hy the Judge Advo-
cate Of tic Massachusetts Division. How land,
Lie Col stevens. Gofnrade Collier, tluArtefmas-
ter of FosI No. %, GAR, aud others. Mrs.
Knowles, senior Vice President OF tbe Department
81 Massachusetts. w re. rocited "a poem by Mira
Sherwood. enliped sons Of Veterans Delegn-
lions were present from out-Ol-town Posts and
| Camps. aud ths passed uieusHntiy.
The officers of Dudley camp are as follows. Cap
tain John Cushnlan; First Lieut.. IT, w. Clark /;
Second Lieut., J. ]. Harmon; Chap, Il. l.. Web.
s,er First sergt. II. IS. Lordi a. Ms. r.. 9. Pool;
Guard, g. T.. Griffin; Color. Serg't Geo. Kenney
corp', i. II. Mitchell; Camp Council. T. IT, Perry,
| Frank I.owker, q, A. Warren, The committee
having charge OF the entertainment consisted Of q.
4. Pratt, Frank Bower, II. w. Clark, J. J. Harmon.
| III. Is. Lord.
MICHIGAN.
| To The Sons Of Veterans. u s. H.;
To the thinkers And readers OF the Order Of the
Sons oi Veterans the following suggestions sub
mitted for their thoughtful consideration, under the
belief that their legitimate result will evoutuate
| In the election of the htest man for Commanders
! n.Chief. Two important matters must come
| before the Patterson EBcampment for It's con-
| alteration aud aettlemeut viz the election Of n
/ Commander Chief aud consolidation; on the
success of the depends the success Of the
other, should - become an established fact.
| These new relations will create new rights aud
entail new difficulties for adjustment hence the
| task OF the next Commnndcr-iu-Chef will be
| especially arduons aud diiilcnt. The demand
Will be Tor a man OF good Judgment ripe expert
| ence, great executive ability, aud a thoToush
| know ledge Of the Order aud Its needs. That the
supply shall meet this demand should DO the an XII.
| ous solicitation of every eleotor OF the Patterson
| EncaInpment Geographical location, rs such,
| should be entirely eliminated from calculation
tonly far IL may affect the Order AT lnrgel aud
the greatest good To the greatest number should he
the aetuating motive Michigan In herself and her
candidate lays claim TO ali Of these requirements
| ia degree not exceIled by any other locality or
candidate. Size Is equally distant from all parts oil
| the Order, thus saving expense of time and
| money In the management Of the business. In
her eandidate-Cien. NJ u. Hall--she presents a
man . four-square 10 all the winds that blow
| His record rs Colonel Of Michigan Division aud
Inspector General is silent witness of his integ
| Tity, ability and eXeeuliyel fitness for the place
| aud without derognton ordeiFseiion, his friends
will use all honorable means for his election
| FRANK NJ WILLIAMS
Colonel Commanding Michigan Division.