The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-07-07

a committee Of few, who are active at Encamp
ments only to make laws for the daily use OF the
workers who are in harness on all occasions Ondel
the present system, which admits changes In oul
law by the Commander in Chief without previous
notice request from any source, the ordinary
member is seldom well-informed as to the require
ments of the Order.
"At each meeting of the Commandery-in-Chei
new changes have been made and these have not
become known till about time for the next En-
campment, and then new changes. L would rec.
ommend that the c., X. and r. be so changed tnat
no amendment could be made unless proposed by
a Division Encampment. L am convinced Thai
these changes have been q detriment .
Probably the most important change was the
creating of military rank separated from the local
organization. These Guards have an organization
distinctly their own antagonistio to the Cam p.
The members of the Guards lose their interest IN
the Camp and neglect duties and obligations. DO
not think the two organizations can exist In mar
mony. We should be q military body. with titles
and regulations.
awe are organized to perpetuste the deeds and
services Of our soldier fathers. Many good men,
as civilians, sympathized with our fathers and
worked for the suppression OF the rebellion. put
these is not duty to honor 1t is the soidler
who demands our admiration and reverence, and
his deeds are what we hold to view as an example
of devotion to country. The nearer we may
approach to what they were In military spirit aho
appearance, the better. More military display IN
stead of none is needed. What knowledge the
people have gained of US has been mainly through
uniformed parades.
memorial Day increases in its interest and
sympathetic services, and the Sons and camps are
giving devout attention to its sacred services ana
memories. We now have the hearty support OIL
the Grand Army. Commander Poole and Past
Commander Freeman have specially favored US.
Tie coming year is full of promise. Old accounts
and books at Headquarters have Deen squared,
and CAMPS are prompter and exact. New camps
are prospecting. The GAR. is alert to our We'll
being all along the line.
Past Division Commander Wyker. by permission
of the 10Th National Encampment, LOT services
rendered by him at the time OF the Addington su5-
pension and court martial, he having saved the
Division from the effects OF q dishonest ana dis
graceful management
Recommendations and resolutions disappearing
of the military rank, change OF of1cial Titles III
Corps Rules and Regulations. and new ritual, were
adopted by an overwhelming vote.
Conn w 8 oberdorf Evansville; s. " c., George
F. Wood, Lansingburg; j. V. e., Louis j. Macy
Pulaski; Surg, f. G. stevens. Utica; Chap, w. ID
Robertson Cortland; ACT r. naaviiia insnee
tor r. b. Gee, Brooklyn; NJ. o., L. w. Iescnher'
N. " j. A., L. II. Jack. Rochester. Council, L. w.
Mex night New York; G.. s. King. New Bremen
G. r.. Manchester, New York. Delegate at Large.
VIM. H. Wyker; Delegates, Reynoid w WILCOX
H. c. H. Cooper JOS X. Swain, Chas kinney.
After the In installation of officers Past Comman
Holmes was called to the altar and presented with
a Past Commanders cross In behalf OF the DIVISION
W. s. Oberdorf Commander OF New YORK pi-
vision Sons of Veterans, born In DansVllle MS
present home and after serving an apprenticeship
as printer in the office of the Dansvie advertiser,
of which he is now joint editor ana owner TOOK
classical caurse of instruction at the Geneseo Nor
NAL School, While pursuing his studies, he was
compelled to means by teaching and by work
ing at his trade. At the end OF four years ne was
Graduated and the results of his efforts can be
Judged from the fact that in none of his class ex
amnatons did lie receive a lower standard thah w
per cent. As debater and orator he was ea as
the leader OF his class. Before receiving his d1plo-
ma he was offered the editorship of the Livingston
Republican, q prominent paper OF western Ne"
York and at the close of commencement week he
assumed the responsible duties on that journal: de
was then 81 years of age Serving acceptaby In
the capacity for two years, he was offered CO.
partnership interest in the Dansville Advertiser by
his former employer, Past Grand Master A y. Bun
duties he has been active in various social organi-
cations like the Odd Fellows, the Masons. the
Union Hose Company, and the Sons OF veterans.
receiving all the honors within the control OF the
local odd Fellows. the Sons of Veterans and the
Hose Company. Last year, at BingnaRm.on, , ne ne
was made a Delegate to the National Eneamp-
ment sons of Veterans which he sttended.-a''
Mount Vernon, N Y.