The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-01-29
MISSOURI.

Orders No. 1, issued at ct. Joseph, by command
of II. J. Kline, COlonel-F. NeudOFfT. AdJutant-
contain the following of general interest;
III. copy Of the Blue Book should be In the
hands of every Camp Captain, and, for that matter
the hands Of every officer. number Of officers
have written to the Colonel questioning the right
To- compel an enforcement of the Constitution as
interpreted by the Blue Book. Iuasmuch "a il has
been made official by the COMMUNICATIVE Chief In
annual session there Is doubt that il is the off,
cal Interpretation Of our laws, and such must be
adhered to.
Nv. The Missouri Division shows a growth OF
nearly go during 1880, and while a number OF
Camps have fallen by the wRyside the general
growth and prosperity OF the Division has not been
retarded. The prospects on the whole are bright
for prosperous new year, and 1t is urged upon
every brother that he work TO the extent of his
ability To extend the influence and growth Of the
Order.
v Camp lI6 Humansville has surrendered ats
charter. The membership, however, has not been
lost To the Division, Rs thanks to Brothers Bundy
and SehOfeld, the remaining members have taken
transfer cards. and Will deposit them at once with
neighbOring camps
VIII The following additional appointments OF
Aids on the staf Of the COlOne! have been made
with rank from Dee l, 1890: John Il. Globes, Camp
-, st. Louis; Max Langen, a., st. Louis; j. +.
Wright, O.. FOrdiand; Chas. T.. Landau, 81 Lick
ing; VIM. Zimmersehied, loo, Sedalia A. g. Krog,
ll5. Washington; j. l.. Cochran, i57, Creighton
john CaTmines, 1866 MOdena-
VIII. Many Camps which do not meet until the
last Of the month have failed To- forward name OF
brother for appointment rs Installing officer. All
Camps which are delinquent In this respect will
attend to- the matter at once as no Camp will re-
ceiyc the new password and cOunteFsgn until OIL
regularly installed. Any brother Of your
Camp who J.? not an otiicer-eeet is eligible to the
appointment.
TX. BY resolution of the eighth annual Enoamp-
ment OF the COmmandery- in-Chief, Feb. r. the
anniversary OF the birthday of Abraham Lincoln,
set aside to- be cOmmemOTated by all Camps of
the Sons of Veterans, and 10 be known Union
Defenders Day. II is therefore urged upon every
Camp in the Missouri Division to at once set to
work to prepare for this Important event Your
entertainments must be free to- the public. That IL,
there must be no charge for admission, though the
Camp may use its discretion, and issue invitations
10 those only whom they desire to have in attend
anee. Ii is the expectation that Union Defenders
Day will eventually become one of the recognized
holidays of the United States, aud you are there
fore urged TO make your celebration Of the event
AS complete as your finances and surroundings will
permit.
James Craig. 1877, Maryville-Capt. Dale Alder
man; First Lieut., Ell g.. Curfman; Second Lieut.
Chas. Ashford. Craig Camp when organized July
10 ISIS had % names its charter and to day has
officers find the Camp in n healthy and prosperous
condition, and too much praise cannot be given as
the good work done by the retiring officers, both
in adding names to its list and speak ing good
word for the Camp whenever possible. In fact all
have done all ia their power To make Craig Camp
one OF the best In the Division.
j. Powell, Fillmore: A Camp In this place
mustered under the name of Capt. r. NJ. Cole, l9I.
A member of Gen. Ben. Loan Camp, Il3, of Savan-
nah, came up for the purpose of mastering the
new Camp. Officers: Capt. Rev. q. W. Miller
First Lieut., Frank ). Cole; Second Lieut., Fred.
Kershaw; Camp Council r.. II. Cooper, Geo. Cole
and Charles Cole; First Serg %. l.. Clayton; Serg't
of Guard, Lester l.. Burns There 20 charter
applicants, but on account Of sickness, and the
terrible condition OF the roads owing the severe
snow.storn,. only Is appeared for muster. Among
these probably the smallest son of Veteran
ia the State. His name - Samuel Hulse. Sammie
is q years Of age, stands In his boots 10 inches