The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-13
Schaefer Camp, %, %.
ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE.


The S. of V. Guards having been made pernla-
nent organization. the Division Commandsr hopes
that each Camp in ms Division, where the mem mem,
pany of S. of V. Guards. For the necessary in
formation apply to Commander George H. Hur-
man. Birmingham. Ala. who is a member Of the
Advisory Board.
Brothers" says the Division Commander, let
no question Of political nature be mentioned in
your Camp-rooms. parades. regular or called meet
ings AS Order let teach loyalty, not parti-
san politics. As an Order let US work harmoni-
ously looking forward to the largest and grandest
Brotherhood on the globe. Our cause is just and
"As American freemen, by the grace of God and
the glorious achievements of our fathers. let US
exercise our individual political rights rs we de-
SIRE but not member of the Order of Sons Of
THE following new Camps have been mustered
since last orders: Camp IL. Sneedville, Tenn, Is
members; Sam. P: Carter Camp. Is, Butler Tenn
10 members; A. II. Cross Camp. 10, Huntsville,
Tenn. IL members, mustered by Capt. w. NJ.
Hoover Of Camp q.
"The Commander hopes that the next quarters
report will not show many suspended as in last
quarters reports. Brothers. let us work harder
than ever TO keep all our members alive and
add new names 10 our rolls Let us encourage and
help build up the weak Camps. We do this if
we promptly and cheerfully discharge our duties:
Regular and prompt attendance at all meetings OF
officers and members. Officers should see that all
dues are promptly collected from all members
Business methods in all business matters should
be the rule i'll all Camps
IOWA.
"Twenty- six Camps have reported for the quarter
ending Sept. go" says the Division Commander.
"A few Camps have gained in membership; the
majority have lost, or only held their own. Most
of the Camps report they clearing up their
records and getting ready for Winters work. l
trust that within 10 days will receive the report
of every Camp in the Division. What is the use OF
waiting for to write you special letter, and then
at the end telegraph mt your expense? And we
certainly will do 80 unless the report comes. BE
sure your Camp is in good standing, for in the
November orders the membership and standing OF
your Camp will be given, and it would not look
well to see suspended after your Camp. October
will see the addition of several new Camps. and L
hope and belisve an increase In membership in all
of our old ones. Is your Camp Inactive? Get up
a social, and at the social organize q Ladies' Aid
Society Now let mako this coming quarter
count; let put the gain Mt 100 and work for 1t,
and work hard. Every member in the Division
who will do the best he can to secure good mem
Der during the present quarter (either new or bring
a suspended member back, send me your name on
a postal card. l will be very proud OF this auto
graph collection, / assure you. for the names will
represent many of the present workers Of the Iowa
Division"
MARYLAND.
The following is the Adjutants report for quarter
ending June 3d. Number in good standing March
81, 1892 &c Camps, 9l7 members; gained by organi-
cation and muster in, Camp. IS members; REIN
statement, Camp, 81 members; aggregate, Is
Camps. .047 members Lost by honorable dis
charge. member transfer, members: suspen-
sion, Camps 203 members. Total loss, Camps,
20I members; number in good standing June 80,
1892 Il Camps $40 members.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Memorial Hall, Canton, Mass, was crowded TO
the doors several evenings recently by people VINO
present TO witness the first production IN
Canton of Comrade A. II. Nais's thrilling war
drama given by the members and TRENDS OF COZ:
Fletcher Webster Camp, AZ. of Canton. The cast
was weli-selected one, and the different charac-
tiers were well sustained by the very best amateur
dramatic talent that Canton affords, and the success
which attended their efforts speaks volumes Tor
the judgment and good taste of the committee who
had charge of the affair The play was enthusias-
tio iIur xad II. rerfnr qnce Il
versal opinion seems to be that 1t was one OF the
best of its kind that has ever been presented III
Canton. Among the most prominent persons who
took part in the play were Judge Henry f. Bus
we'll John W. Coombs, esq, Col. Walter Fl. Deano,