The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-04-28
THE DIVISIONS.
ILLINOIS,,

ILLINOIS
II. NJ. p, Rockford A Camp has been mustered
Ia at Rockton, with 22 charter members. Com
mstider r. W. Geng Senior Vice Commander r.
w. Leyings and Brothers Williamson, Chalmers
Fraipont, Huffman, aud Harry NJ Palmer Of Post
j, GAR, doing the work. The Camp is named
after Gen. Zion J. Farn-worth, slh H. Cav whose
remains lie In the Rockton Cemetery. 1t was de-
cided 10 have public installation of officers at
tie Congregational Church. The assembly then
closed Ia form al 9:35. when the comrades fell
ia line Ia front Of the hail. the brothers falling I'm
the rear, with Conlrsde Palmer at the head Of the
line beating the drum. We marched to the church.
where The mothers wives, sisters. and sweelhearts
bad prepared an excellent supper. and TO which all
did ample Justice; 100 people were served. The
following ofieeTs-eect and staff were installed
Com, Elmer I. Drake; s. v C., w T. Cowan !:
J. V G., hurry Snyder Council, Geo. Houston
i. I. Hunt, VIII Osborn.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Gen. :. NJ. Weld Camp. ., Of Dedham will hold
Sc third annual ball ia Memorial Hall Dedhsro
Friday evening, May g.
Col. Fletcher Webster Camp, a. of Canton, mus
tered recruit at lis last regular meeting
On account of Illness ia the family Senior Vice
Division Commander Walter H. Delano Of
Sharon, was Obliged to give up his assignment to
Past Camp Commander ID. Murray Trairs of Hoi.
hston, being assigned TO the duty in his place.
John A. Andrew Camp l3, OF Sloughton gave a
highy-Euccessfu dancing party in Town Hail
Stoughton, Monday evening
MISSOURI.
Division Commander b. W. FrauenthaI In a
recent circular. says: No previous Encampm
OF the Missouri Division has had SO many perplex-
ing problemR 90 solve go much nlomen tous
business TO transact, the coming Encampment
al Carthage will have Every officer delegate
and member will be expected to place him self on
record IN active and earnest approval or opposi-
ton 10 the adoption of the Ritual and Consti-
tuition The CoInmandery- Chief Encampment
Ia Is last session, specifically stipulated that every
brother have Voice in this matter and the Di-
vision Eneampment offers appropriate opportuni-
ties Tor the thorough nd complete discussion OF
the subject. Every brother should define his
opinion on the prohibited organization OF the Sons
OF Veterans Guards by the State Government:
what plan TO adopt ia the hope OF securing the
same rights and prerogatives that are now being
conferred on various inde pendent military organ
lzatons by the state. Tie discriminating injustice
OF the authorities toward the Guards infiics much
damage on them, and it requires prompt and
effective action to secure a just consideration OF
our rights. The liberal Concessions made by the
railroad and hotel companies brings the cost o,
attending the EDcampmont within The means OF
oil. The haitering inducements offered for ouI
presence, prompted by liberaity and enthusiasm
unprecedented, Should arouse in our hearts an
appreciaiive response, tcstifying with emphasis
our love FOR onr Order and knowledge of its merits
our devotion TO its principles and faith in lis effect
iVenoss and stability, and our confidence in il,
progress and future"
The Division Commander and staff under escor
Ct Col. ID z. Slattery Camp Nc. IS. aud members