The National tribune., 1892-05-12

pertaining to the rituaIistic work of the Order has
given him the proud distinction OF being one OF
the best-nformed men on such matters in the
Division.
He has served In subordinate positions on the
Division staff and in June, 1890, he was elected
Major of the Division the third ballot by re-
ceving JOG out a total of Isl votes with IL cand-
dates in the field. In June, 1891 he was promoted
to the position of Lieutenant-Colonel OF the Dlyi5
ion by being elected on the third ballot, he reoeiv
ing very hattering vote over three exceedingly
strong opponents. ...,.,
and we'll his every act being marked by prompt
and faithful discharge OF the duties assigned him
by his superior officers.
By dint of hard work and efficient service
Brother Delano has risen from the ranks TO the
position of Senior Vice Division Commander, and
as reward for this faithful service and in accord
ance with a precedent already established and
followed out in this Division, the members OF the
Massachusetts Division, who love justice and fair
play, propose to honor Brother peiano with tne
highest position within their gift by eiectlng him
Division Commander at the Encampment which
is to be held at Milford June and 8.
If Roston will deliver the Memorial Day Grafton
for the Robt G. Shaw Veteran Association OF Bos-
ton. This gentleman Is a younger brother of the
welI-knowD and popular member OF the Massa-
chusetts Division, 6. Henry Powell, of Canton.
Col E. " Mitchell Camp, 131. Medfeld. gave its
first grand concert and ball in CheDery Hall, Med
field, Wednesday evening, May a. The Reception
Committee consisted of e. A. Shea, r. F. Taylor,
H. w. Babcock, +. b. Morse. Edw. Meany, ,. y.
Remission Louis FL. Guild, e. N. Kicker and Z. W.
w Hollis and the assistants were :. V. q. NJ. Il.
Griffin J. v c. w. n. Grace B. @. Jordan, w. A.
Fits W. r. Tisdale David Miller, j. Nj. Richard
son. e. K Fisher, d. Pember, III. Pember, and T.
Lieut.. VIM. Palmer Camp, 4, Randolph, was In
spected by Assistant Inspector g. s. Wentworth, of
Col Fletcher Webster Camp AZ, Canton. on last
Thursday evening The Camp turned out with full
ranks and its performance of the ritualistic work
was marvel of excellence. The officers and
members of the staff displayed a thorough knowl-
edge of their respective duties, and each performed
his part with that snap and precision which can
only be done by frstclass Camp. We predict
that when the per cent. obtained by the Camp at
this inspection becomes known it will no doubt
place she Camp very near the leading Camp in the
Massachusetts Division. Delegations were present
from Col. Fletcher Webster Camp, AZ, Canton;
Capt. r. B. Grover Camp, IL, Brookton; John
Palmer Camp, 90, Avon; John A: Andrew Camp.
49, Stoughton and Gen. Geo. A. Custer Camp, ii,
whitman A collation. followed the inspection.
The fifth annual ball and concert under the au-
spices of f. X. Bosworth Camp. n, Essthampton,
took place in Town Hail. Friday evening, May s.
Among the members of the honorary eosnmittee
were Division Commander Charles h. Darling, of
Fitchburg; Senior Vice Division Commander Wat
ter H. Delano of Sharon Junior Vice Division
Commander A. @. Blaisdell, of Lowell.