The National tribune., 1892-05-19
NEW YORK.

Clarence r. Holmes, Division Commander has
Issued circular tNo. y addressed 20 the n1snobePs
of the New York GA. r., calling their attsn.top
to the fact that there = in existence a repidy-ius
creasing organization of young men who ara
banded together for tho maintenance and perpesus
alton of those principles so dear and Near 70 The
heart of every true Union soldier. He SAYS lhas
tbe nbership of this fraternal and patriotic or
gauizstion Is about 1855 COO It's power fnS
good Is making Itself felt, and 10 now appeals 70
you for your personal Endorsement and moral sup.
port The Or ier of Sons Of Yeterans-your sons
Is proud of Its heritage and has membership
through whose veins course the patriotic
blood and which Is actuated by the same inspiring
influences that led you 20 forth TO battle for The
naintenance and preservation Of the unity of our
beloved country" He states the objects of ths Or,
der and continues: AT this period we need he
assistance of every comrade and Post of the G. A p
1t will be but few years when this will be rscp.
rocated. You are rapidly advancing in years, do
Ginning in health, and your ranks being thsny
ned. When the @. AR will need the arm OF loyA
support, true devotion. and substantial sympathy
II will be forthcoming from the members Of It's own
family, the Sons of Veterans. We specially rcquesa
of the comrades that where Camps now exist they
interest themselves in behalf Of our Order. diYa
the Camps la your city or town substantial recoZ-
milton by visiting them encourage them with
your Endorsement; assist them in .heir work
strengthen them where they weak, and induo9
your sons 10 Join. RI you will carry out tho sentis
ments of many popular rades and officers Of the
GA r We will make such progress will place our
Division the foremost in the Order. Members of the
Grand Army Of the Republic in good standing ara
always admitted TO the sessions of any Camp OF
Sons OF Veterans We are In receipt OF many lets
ters OF inquiry in regard to organization. and
to answer the questions we have deemed is advisa-
bic to issue this circular. In order that may DO
strengthened in our work we urge upon the e sms
bers OF Posts whore there Camps IN thei2
vicinity TO organize Camp OF Sons Of Veterans
The circular closes with instructions for organizing
Camps.
Phil Sheridan Camp us, Bath Beach, L. l.. gave
pound party last Encam pment, the proceeds 20
ing TO arminZ the Camp with sabers. Before suo,
toning the packages there q musical and Ito
erary entertainment. There was q large sttsnds
ance. including members Of Posts and Camps Ia
the vicinity.
Maj.-Gen. John @. Robinson Camp %. Binxs
hamton-Capt.. w. Emory Petit : 8. V. c., II O,
Merrill; J. Y. O., VIM. G. Merrill; Chap. A. Il
Stalker; Council, w. A. Johnson, j. A Barker r,
d. Stringham. The Camp Is In a very promising
condition. Over IS members at last repors. An
entertainment 10 given In the Camp ROOMS every
month, ard Tent Of Daughters of Veterans vas
organized recently, with membership Of ab0u. 30.
Brother: g. A. Glidden Camp, 6. Rochester hava
got their skates on" and hustling for az
they worth getting ready for Memorial Day,
Every member of the Camp is working with viii,
and it will not bs their fault If they do not make
oreditable showing that occasion. Thsy
drilling every week in the drill hall of the 'FRONT.'
street City Building, under the able direction OF
Commander Samuel A. Ketchum. Mr.. Ketchula
Is drilling them under the new drill regulgions
which have been recently adopted BY tho United
States. Communications have been received fsora
neighboring Camps. signifying their inteasi9n TO
come to Rochester and participate in this Memorial
event