The National tribune., 1891-10-15
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Decentralization
of Officers, etc.
ILLINOIS.

ILLINOIS.
The Order Of Sons Of Veterans is largely repre-
scented la the Illinois National Guard. Camp Q, OF
Chicago, leads Ia this respect.
Chicago Camp, 4 Chicago, held n social the other
evening, which largely attended by members
of the neiEhboTiHg Camps. Col. George IL. hurl-
but aud Mai. II. d. Gerry were present 10y invita-
uon Of the Camp.
INDIANA.
The following additional appointments on the
staff of the Colonel have been announced; q NJ,
Jas, ~. Brown, Winchester; Surg, DR.. j. u. scott,
LHon; INSPECTOR, Lee G., Reid, Clnytuni Muster
Ing Officer, j.. III. Book walter, fou Wayne; Dlvis-
iou Color SerE't, T.. IL. Chapman, KoSomo; Com
mittce 90 visit Kulgltstown Orphans Home, W.
r., Steele. KniElnstowu: A. l.. Nichols, Minches-
ter; j.. :. Walker West Lebanon: Theodore Tread
way, Bloomington: Geo. BcFEman, Portland.
Col. Newton, in hs last order. says: - HE Ma
TIONAI TRIBUNE pub-hed nj Washington, ID. O.
haas opened It's columns FOR Sons Of Veterans news
Camps having amy special meeting can write q up,
forward TO THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, aud sad jour-
nal will be glad 10 publish the same x, noral Ia
formation for the Order Now, spenk az, boys.
What D. your Camp doing? What Is it, Status IA
the Division? What plans are you about to mature
this Winier2 let us know.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Henry -. Leighton Camp, l6. Of Somerville will
light a Campfire n GAR. Hall. Union square
Friday evening, oct o. The Division officers and
neghbOring Camps hHve been invited To attend
Capt. John III. Dixie Camp, sc. az StOHehRm viii
open Fair 10 GAR Hall Tor three consecutive
nights, commencing oct. - ID promises 10 be one
popular" persons will have chance TO receive
prizes as follows The young lady, safety bicycle;
the veteran, meerschaum pipe; member 81
W.lf.C., "A willow rocker; aud 20 the Camp rcceiy-
ing the highest number 81 votes "a stack Of arms
tbreech-loading riiles) will be given. The opening
night j. designated as 5 " night, and Camps Of the
Division have been invited TO attend.
Gen. q. A. Custer Camp, H. Of Whitman, will
entertain large number Of Camps aud prominent
members II the Order at the Campfire which will
be lighted Monday evening, Oct. 49, A parade viii
take place and d. A. Russell Post Of the g. II.
will perform escort duty.
John Palmer Camp 93 Of Avon. will hold n
mock trial 10 the near future. The following com
milteC have tie affair in charge: @. Il. Written.
Frederick j. Porter, w. &. Porter, q. VI. Oliver,
and w. w. Solely,
Tie second of tic series Of Good Of the Order v
entertainments given under the auspices Of Charles
v. Marsh Camp. -. Of Arlington, took place the
other evening la the form 81 an euterininme AT
prize drill aud dance The handsome pair Of altar
swords offered a. prize FOR the best drilled squad
were completed for 10y Camps iH Brighton, Chelsea,
Ftchburg and East Weymouth. After a spirited
drill tho Chelsea squad was awarded the prize, but
not until u had drilled tie second time with the
squad from FItchburg, the latter drilling finely.
Capt. Fox, of the 5th II. -. acted ar Judge. Many
members ~ the Order were present. among these
several Division officers.
NEW YORK.
Brevis: The members ~ George G. Strong Camp,
GO. Of Brooklyn, which is gradually getting upon
it, roster the names Of some desirable recruits the
Order a. large, contcmplates moving from tie pres
eut headquarters. Warner Institute, Broadway aud
MiilOuRhby avenues, about tie 1T Of January next
They VIII be pleased TO welcome any member OF
the Grand Army OF 81 the Sons Of Veterans WHO
can make b convenient 10 he present al any Of
their meetings, which arc held upon the evenings
81 the second aud fourth Fridays 81 ench month
Ia the Camps original home. pleasant aud good
sized hall at above address. il j. believed that
wiih change Of location recruiting will he even
more rapid, 40 the public are becoming awakened
20 the fact that the Order Is An organization Of
boys DESTROYS 81 wearing uniforms and parHding
the streets upon the least pTeiext, but Of men,
military service, and Who should occasion ever re-
qulre their services, would hpquit themselves ~
hOu0rabiy ~ did the descendants II the heroes 81
TIE kcVoiulon, on both sides 81 Mason and Dl Non's
line, during the late civil wHr, but who during
peace are members OF a great social and benevolent
body solely. The memor.ziug Of the Ritual by
the commissioned officers Of the Camp has had "A
beneficial effect and added much "a the business
like conduct and dignity 81 the meetings. The
Grand Army Post 81 which the Camp ~ the Of
spring b. shortly 10 present 10 the latter body fine
frame containing charter aud portraits 81 charter
members, through tie kind efforts OF Past Com
mander Charles q. Curtis, Of the Post.
RHODE ISLAND.
Gen A. u burnside Camp . Of Providence uro-
poses 60 hold grand biv0uac aud red-letter les
tival in Infantry Hail. Nov. 2 The attractions will
be: The American band, competitive drills Of Mi
1 ltila ana Sous 81 Veterans squads, aud athletic
sports His EKcellcncy Gov. IN. W Iadd and stnT
hs honor the Mayor, aud other city officers the
Department Commander If the GA n. aud staff
DIVISION Commander 81 the Sons Of Veterans aud
stall, and prominent military aud other guests will
bee invited to honor the occasion with their pres
/ cHoe
Brother Herbert g Dana who served Gen A. T..
/ Burnside Camp faithfully Hs FIrst Sergeant aud
/ later, during The second term Of Col. Barton =
administration. $40 uie efficient and popular Adju-
tRHt ~ the Rhode Island Division lef Providence
recently Tor Nasholah, Wis, where lie Will finish
his studies preparatory taking holy orders IN the
4 church.
/ WASHINGTON.
The following appointments on The staff 81 the
1 Colonel have been announced: Adj't Charles d.
/ Phmptou seattle vice q. A. Kinucar. resigned
i q, NJ III. il. Philips Semitic vice Charles ~
I PlimptOn promoted; both 10 rank ar First Lieu.
/ tenant from July a. 1891 Aid-de-CHmu ~
/ Buchanan Silver Beach Wash, Of Camp l6, What.
/ com, with rank 81 Second Lieutenant.
Headquarters have been removed and estab.
4 lishrd lu Room 529 Pioneer Building seattle All
communications % the COoucl will bc addressed Ia
] Rooms &32 aud 233. P4oucer Building Al reports
aud other papers pertaining these IIeadqunrterr
will be- addressed to Charles q. plimpton n o. Bon
30 AL acquisitions Tor Camp supplies, ec will be
sent 70 aud all clccllF, drafts ORDERS etc. will De
made payable % II. -, Philips. Quartermusier
1 Room 5-9, Pioneer Building.
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