The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-10
NEBRASKA.

The Encampment Committee Of Camp % have
agreed upon tho distribution Of prizes for the
coming Field Encampmcnt. Conditions Of enter
ing the drill will be that companies be- uniformed
and equipped as per U. ;. or :. Of v Regulations.
shall be on the ground at least two days OF the
Encampment, and shall participate in the sham
battle. Two guns fully equipped shall be allowed
to enter IA a battery. No company shall be ruled
out on account Of tcchnica.ites Ia uniform arms
Prizes Tor competitive drill shall be open to Sons
OF Veterans companies only; also for drum corps,
except that leader Of corps may be from outside
the Order. The brass band contest will be open to
all bands that come, provided they be ora the
grounds two days AZ least, be uniformed, and par
ucipate in the grand parade. Tents will be fur
nished Tor alli also wood and straw, with good
camping grounds. A full program will be made
out later, IN good time all brothers will be fully
informed Of the work for each day.
II is requested Of Camp Commanders by the
Division Commander, that they issue, at least
monthly Camp orders, attested by First Sergeant,
under seal Of the Camp in which may be discussed
the Affairs OF the Camp, Division, and Command
ery-in-Chief. and any news OF interest 10 any
brother of the Order, officially announced. 10 will
be the means Of advertising organization
through the press. Try II, Commanders, and see
u 10 does not materially increase the interest OF
your meetings.
g. W. H.: The meeting OF the Division Council.
held at David City, was we'll attended, and the
brothers from outside were received in way which
the boys of Camp 90 need never be ashamed Of 1t
i not only TO every brothers benefit to attend the
David City Eucanpment, but also to aid in putting
Nebraska Division in the lead Of all. The boys Of
David City are doing their part noby and ask
may see that their efforts were not spent in vain.
l.. j. Fox. John q. Taylor Camp, 40, Newport:
Noting the fact that you desire from Camps all
over the country, wish 10 say something about
ours We were mustered IN Sept II, 1891 by Capt w.
III. Rugg. from an adjoining Camp with % charter
members. We meet in a hall which rent from
the LOO.F r. for SIS per year. with everything fur
nished. There are number Of eligible boys around
here but they are backward about becoming mem
bers. Still, the Camp Is full Of energetic young
farmers who interested in the cause Of Friend
ship, Charity and Loyalty. The Camp is prosper
ing finely under the auspices Of W. NJ. Bradford.
Capt. Bradford il well versed In the workings OF
the cause which the sons espOuse. AZ 70 enter
tainments have done nothing Of a public
ture lately, but contemplate giving one soon with
view TO raising money to equip our Camp. We
celebrated LiucOn5 Birthday with a sOciable at
the home Of Brother Brauts, whose father Is
earnest GAR. worker, inviting no one but 3.
Of v. boys and their girls. Another one Of these
Friday night, Feb. o. Singing and games whiIod
away tho time until the hour came TO pRrtake
of short repast when the tables were spread
and oysters were dished out. In the center of
the table was large cake, with the initials ,. Of
V. on u. such gatherings are to be commend
ed, for they keep green the memory OF those who
fought TO preserve our country from destruction
and foster a spirit of patriotic devotion to the
old flag which never die. But the time will
come when our boys" must reign supreme
our Nation, our fathers did from 81 to '65.
Officers for the ensuing year Rre-CRpt, w. NJ.
Bradford First Lieut., f. Sixbery; Second Lieut.,
l.. j. Fox First SeTg't, H. N. Powell; Chap, +.
sey; :. g.. J. Quincy; p. NJ, g. L. Bradford Q. c.,
& A. Fox; O. g.. r. Brant; r. c., Il. b. Blaine
Council Frank Smith, Burr Weber. w. F. Kirk
land.