The National tribune., 1892-05-19
MASSACHUSETTS.

Gen, g. NJ Weld Camp T3 OF Dedham, held It's
third annual bali In Memorial Hall, Dedham. the
other evening" and 1t grand success. One
hundred and twenty five couples participated In
the grand march, which was led by Floor Director
w b. Gould jr., assisted by the following aids
r. J. Harmon, E. W. Jordan, W. F. Croker. O. 2.
Brown. @. W. Tower, H. E. Corbe,t Frank Chap
man, E. L. Barrett, and A. I. OTIS; delegations
were present from Col. Fletcher Webster Camp
H. of Canton; b F.s Butler Camp, 100, OF Need
ham; sylvanus Cobb tr., Camp, u.s. Of Hyde
and j. H. Bonney Camp, SO. of Foxboro.
Capt. Nahum Leonard Camp 144, OF Brfdgewater,
was inspected last week by Assistant Inspector G..
g Wentworth, of Canton. and Notwithstanding the
fact that the Camp has only been organized about
three months 1t passed a frst-olass inspection:
Members of Col. Fletcher Webster Camp, AZ, OF
Canton; Camp 81, of Abingdon, and Camp Y, OF
Col, Fletcher Webster Camp A. of Canton, will
perform escort duty for Revere POST 81 Ga n, OF
Canton on the Sunday preceding Memorial Day.
when both organizations will attend divine service
and also on Memorial Day.
John A. Andrew Camp, IL, 5toughton. passed
highly creditable inspection; and Notwithstanding
the fact the Camp lost nearly all of its property by
FIRE about a week ago, the Camp was found in ex-
tr.Iv new outfit Asst ms. G.. s. Wentworth. of
Canton, was the inspecting officer.
The grand Campfire, to be given under the eu-
spices OF Geo. Draper Camp, 127, Milford, on the
evening of June q promises to be the most interest
Ing event of the year In the Massachusetts Division.
As this Is the time set for the converting OF the
from all parts of the State will be present The
Committee of Arrangements are sparing no pains
IN make It complete success in every particular.
Col Fletcher Webster Camp AZ, Canton. mus
tered In three recruits at It's regular meeting we'd
nesday evening. 80
Comrade James Burrows. OF the Boston Museum
Co 4. to deliver the Memorial Day address before
the members and friends of Revere Post, "a,
GA R.. Canton, In Memorial Hall, Canton, on the
evening Of Memorial Day.
Fl. g. Hobrook Camp, Barre-Com.: g. I.
Hodges, 8. v. G., j. Hancock, jr.; J. V.C., G.
Sheern: g. G., E. Rosenberger; O. NJ. A. N. Pat
ridge; g. of e.. L. P. Smith; o. G., A. t. Patridgss
p. G.. @. B. Carney; Council. J; A. Rogers 4. W:
Burdick J. Hancock, tr.; q. y, w. r. Glioertj
PRINCIPAL Musician. H. K. Clark.
MISSOURI.
Iou,s Drechser, Fremont Camp, IS. 270l Blair
avenue, st. Louis: VIII you kindly permit me the
nse of a small space In your valuable paper to
Mace before the G. A. r. and g. OF ", and the public
In general a subject which am sure will be given
the attention which 1t deserves. We want So
nj ETY. whose object and duty 1t shall be to solicit
and collect documents maps. relics, charts, books
and other material which relates 10 he war OF the
rebellion between the States, and be placed under
the charge OF proper ofheers These relics. etc;
located In the city OF st. Louis Many war vot-
srsn who carried home In his knapsaek relics from
the battlefield would gladly accept such an oppor-
tunitv to place his relics in safe place where
thsv can be- viewed by his comrades and the
vo,inoer generation. and who knows what valu-
Able reics could be brought from their hiding
places where they have seldom seen daylight In
the course of a quarter OF century. Do not wait
too long as u large part of this material will be-
come scattered; give il immediate consideration.
The member ship Of such society can be left for
futnre date. but would suggest that the member.
ship be composed Of comrades and citizens of good
moral character; the whole could be placed
under the Jurisdiction OF the Department g. X.
would like to hear from the sons and comrades.