The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-24
THE DIVISIONS.
ILLINOIS.

Thomas Kisterson. Melford Col Busey Camp.
296, is not dead. The officers are-Com., Thos.
Kesterson: S. V. c.. George Doan J. V. c., Frank
Frame; First Serg't. Chss. Wilcox; O. NJ. s..
Ernest Cleaver; Chap, VIM. Lyman; @. s., VIM.
Thomas; G. of c.. G. III. Haxton: S. of c., j. Rob-
bins; =. c., John Mcintyre; c. G., F. LaRouehe;
Council, W. Finch, George DOan, G. Holt. The
Camp has % active members.
The first anniversary bali of Andrew J. Guford
Camp, S62, Chicago, was held March 10 in Column
| bia Hail. There was a great number of the friends
of the Sons, and quite tidy was realized. The
| event the celebration of the organization of
the Camp, March IA, 1891, since which time its
growth and prosperity have been remarkable.
There now 62 members in good standing. All
the entertainments given by the Camp have been
Camp 353 Stewardson: Com John W. Bailey;
$. V. c.. II. II; Bailey; J;Y. c., Chas: e. York /;
liams; @. M.-Serg't, Milon II. York. Saulsbery
Camp was organized about Is months ago with 10
charter members. They now have co. and have
assisted the Grand Army in all their Memorial
services.
Camp 392, Windsor was mustered recently by
Sausbery Camp their Commander acting as Mus
the work was done nicely Officers elected were:
Com, James T. Baker; s. V. C., Dexter Mahoney;
J. v. c.. James t. Boiling; First serg't, Gordon
Boiling. After the muster was completed speeches
were made by the Grand Army men and Sons.
KANSAS.
First Sergeant. Buclline On March 10 E. n
Madison Camp, 800, hed-in connection with the
GAR-its first Campfire, it being the first ami
.versary of existence, and of course something
had to be done to max the occasion enjoyable. The
supper consisted of army diet-coffee, beans and
bareback. That's the stuff. Every one participant
ing this part of the fare did it ample Justice and
cpioyed it hugely. The address of welcome was
ably delivered by Comrade II. Z. Burns. Brother
L. A. Madison. of Dodge City. followed. Although
Brother Madison was not able to take active
part in the war; owing to his extreme youth, he
made O very patriotic talk. The pith of his
marks were concerning the flag which he presented
to this Camp He said he could see no better way
of showing the Camp his appreciation than by
presenting this flag, which of elegant
make. Our Commander, on behalf of the Camp,
followed with thanks. Hon. Tim Mccarthy Past
Department Commander, GA. r. came next Com
rade NJ w. Sutton, of Dodge City, pictured an
army march very wildly, and other things per-
tanning to a soldiers life. Marching Through
Georgia" followed the speaking. A retreat was
then made to the st. Charles Hotel where q dance
was held. II was fully demonstrated that the old
participated a while in tripping the flight fantas-
tic The result OF our first Campfire be summed
up in the few words of Gen. McCarthys: THE
best time and more fun than I've had in many q
long day."
Clay d. Herod, Emporia: To say that the ninth |
annual Encampment of the Kansas Division, Sons |
of Veterans, at Atchison was "a successful meeting
Is not saying half enough. There were l60
delegates and others entitled to a voice and vote
present while it Is safe to say there that |
many more in attendance. The Division bylaws |
a plan for Insurance. Past Commander in Chief |
Webb and Past Colonies Herod and Nation were |
all present. One very noticeable feature of the |
was the increased age of delegates, |
the average being q years. Col. @. d. Jones. hav
Ing finished his second ternl made datterng re- |