The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-06-16
Sons of Veterans.

at Memorial Hall. The committee on Gre
dentials reported that twenty-seven camps
We're represented by seventy-fou delegates.
The Quartermaster reported the total re-
ceipts OF the year as 81 ,296.7S, and after the
payment of all bills there was balance in
the treasury of S137 So. The Inspector made
a long and interesting report, showing the
majority of camps to be in excellent con-
iition. The camp at Augusta, No. 81. heads
the list as the best camp in the Division.
George w. Young Camp at Lncolnville was
reported as the best new camp i'll the State.
The six largest camps in the State are Shep
ley at Portland A. c. Pray, Auburn: Danl
Chaplin, Bangor; Ballnger, Machias, and
Gettysburg, Eastport Eleven camps with
$50 members are equipped as infantry.
1t was voted to divide the State into two
inspection districts.
\ shield, to he made of iron or wood, was
adopted as the distinguishing mark for the
grave of a Son of Veteran.
1t was voted to raise the charter fee from
SO to So, and that in the formation of new
camps the mastering office can have an as
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the
organization of a Division of the Ladies' Aid
Society, and extend fraternal greetings and
cordial welcome to our sister encampment
which has Just closed its session i'll this city.
Resolved, That the per capita tax for the
ensuing year be continued at II - cents
per quarter.
Resolved, That it is mperatively neces-
sary that this Division should he represent
ed at the SeSsio of the COMMUNICATIVE
Chief at Helena, Montana, and we therefore
recommend that 500 be appropriated to as
s;st in defraying the expenses of one of the
delegates to be designated by the Command
er of this Division,
Resolved, That the proceedings of this en-
campment be prepared printed and dis
tributed within ninety days after the adj
iournment of this encampment. The out
going commander and adjutant are hereby
charged with the execution of this resolu-
tion 50 far as the same relates to the prepar-
ing and printing.
Resolved, That the thanks of this enCamp-
ment are hereby extended to Commander
Edward c. Moran and his efficient staff for
the magnificent record of the past year.
which is the result of the faithful, conscien-
tious and painstaking discharge of their sew
eral duties.
Resolved. That we are deeply sensible of
the cordial hospitality Of the brethren of a.
E. Clark Camp S. of v. the veterans and the
citizens of Belfast, and we express our graf
itllde to them for the many courtesieS of
which we have been the recipients. and the
kind greeting everywhere expressed
Tt was voted that the decisions Of the Past
Commanders and Judges Advocate he com
piled and printed, and that silver Jewel be
presented to the returning commander. A
vote of thanks was extended to Col. Thomas
G. Libby, of Ninalhaven. FOR the gift Of the
sword and belt to the camp making the
largest gain during the year
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following officers We're elected for the
ensuing year:
Fred E. Fairfield, Augusta. Commanders
Albert NJ Miller. Waldoboro. Senior Vice
Com.
f. c. White, Belfast, Junior Vice Com.
G. w. Gale, Rockand: E 4 Corson.
Brunswick and H. l.. Wright, Auburn. Di-
vision Council
Geo. 3. S. Miehaels, Augusta Delegate at
Large. with Z. Mulln. Rocl1land alternate.
w. Il. Fhinney. Thomaston, Charles F.
Witham, Lewiston, Delegates with j. S.
Alternates.
1t was voted to hold the next annual en-
campnent at Augusta, on the second We'd
lieStlay and Thursday Of June 1885.
The officers We're installed by Past Com
ln;tnder-n-Chief Frank p Merrill. assisted
Division Of Minnesota
CAMP FIRE IN THE EVENING
Pierce'S Parlor Theatre was well filled in
the evening to listen tn the concluding IN
erfises. The stage was occupied ny the
speakers. Mr.. NJ. c. Murcll called the meet
ing To order and introduced Il. F. Duntun,
Esq. OF Belfast, as master of ceremonies. In a
few well chosen words he assumed his duties.
He eomplilnented the sons and told them
they Were worthy sons of worthy Sires. He
who extended welcome He said It was
something of an anomaly TO extend welcome
to society which for two DAYS had been en-
joying the hospitality of the town He said
Belfast was off the main travelled routes, and
doubtless many We're present for the first
time. He complmented the city, and said
that while we have nothing to be ashamed
of, we have much to commend He said
Maine is good State to live in and the hone
of the State is in the young men. Mr.. Sibley
closed with fine tril ute to the veterans and
urged upon the SONS to emulate the example
of their fathers, should occasion demand
Mr.. E. X. Gould, of Rockland, responded
in happy speech. He complimented Bel
fast, and said that when Rockland wanted an
eminent citizen it came to Belfast and took
Col. w. H. Fogler.
TIE North Church choir rendered some ex-
cellent music.
Gen. Isaac Dyer, of Skowhegan, Com
mander of the Maine Division, res pended to
toast to the G.. A. r. He gave brief
sketch of the Grand Army, review ed the war,
and said that 100000 men We're killed during
the war.
The Woman's Relief Corps was responded
to in most happy manner by Rev. S. l..
HanScom, who is veteran of the war of the
rebellion He said the women of this coun-
try are capable of speaking for themselves.
That women could fight, if necessary, and
that many of the women of the south We're
great fighters. The speaker related many
women, and told stories that brought down