The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-04-14
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisions.
Elections of Officers, etc.

ARKANSAS.
The present Division officers Com, Lewis
u. Finney, Huntington; $. V. c., Il. p SiSemore,
Paris; J. V. c. s. p. GammiIl, Sub Rosa; Coun-
Gil. W. NJ. Howard, A. ]. Milan, Il. G. Savage.
MINNESOTA.
]. d. A., st. Paul The prospects for our beloved
Order were never brighter than now: the Camps
throughout the Division seem TO realize the fact
that future success is dependent upon their
efforts well those of the officers of the Divis
ion and Commnndery-in-C Chief There is good
gain in membership all along the line for this
quarter, and reports from many Camps that they
intend to double the increase the next. Through
the efforts of Past Department Commander G. ID.
Parker, GAR, the members OF that grand Order
are doubling their assistance to us, and we are
truly grateful for t.-Alexandria Camp 80, Alex
andris. of the livlicst in the Division very
agreeaby surprised at it's last regular meeting by
the Daughters of Veterans making night attack
upon them. The pickets were driven I'm and the
Camp captured without the loss of q man. but by
appearances / would judge there were several
hearts lost before peace declared. Happily.
the invaders brought with them a string band, and
sandwiches, cake. coffee, etc, until you couldn't
rest: at least the boys could not for when they
arrived home Ii was time to change clothes and
hustle for bread and butter. The Daughters are
any Camp IT, and would urge the brothers every
where to make an effort 10 organize one in con-
nection with their Camp.
The Division Roster well printed and easy
OF reference, is now ready for distribution.
The eighth annual EDcampment will be held a.
Worthington June IA and l5 Everything possible
The brothers Of Stephen Miller Camp. 5. are sparing
pains to make the Encnmpment success, and
every Camp in the Division should be represented.
Railroad rates aud program will be announced In
Orders.
Goodsell Camp, g. Howard Lake, has
rendered it's charter. The following Camps have
been mustered since last Order: Francis g. Chute
Camp, 81, Detroit; G. G. Knappen, Commander.
Benson Camp. o. Benson; F. g. Thornton, Com
A. Knapp Commander. Park Rapids Camp 100,
Park Rapids; Frank W. ROssman, Commander.
Camp l0l Elk River. Camp l02, Madison Lake.
NEW YORK.
The designations OF the following Camp officers
have been received by the Division Commander
and accepted, to take effect upon the election of
their SUCCESSORS Commander A. G.. BrOadhead, Of
Frank Head Camp 209; Commander Jesse Young,
of Allen Glynn Camp, 223; Junior Vice Com
mander II. E. Gregory, of Waverly Camp, SO.
Extensive preparations are being made by the
committee in charge of the arrangement for the
coming Encampment at Amsterdam. The En-
campment will be held on June a. Is, l6 and IL,
and members urged by the Division Com
mander to bear the dates In mind and let nothing
interfere with their attendance Mt this meeting.
Any information desired in relation to the local
arrangements may be obtained by addressing E
II. tanning, Amsterdam, y. Y. Let this be the
largest meeting in the history Of the Division.
Since the issue of Division Orders. No. q the FOL
lowing Camps have been m ustered: ID. NJ. Har-
rngton, 226 at CASTLE; George II. Bush, Com
mander; Wallace w. Young, Senior Vice Com
mander; F. L. Roy, Junior Vice Commander.
Jas. w. Wadsworth, 227, at Geneseo; Lockwood r.
Commander; NJ r. Tooey, JuniorVice Commander
Alex. Walker, 228. at Cornth Simon Walker,
Commander John G. Noble, Senior Vice Com
mander; +. II. Wandell, Junior Vice Commander
Robert r. Lincoln. T. Mt New York City formerly
Lincoln Post, S. W; John Thele Commander;
VIM. Beyee, Senior Vice Commander; Chas. Herr
mann, Junior Vice Commander. Kelley, 299 at
Lockwood; Edward Campbell, Commander; Fred
Bingham, Senior Vice Commander; VIM. SlOenm
Junior Vice Commander. Daniel +. Burd go. at
Tonawanda; Harvey F. Schwinger, Commander
John A. Brunner Senior Vice Commander; NJ. H.
Dell, Junior Vice Commander.
The membership statement to Dec 81. 1851, shows:
Number in good standing Sept. 60 1891. 134 Camps,
a.453 MEMBERS gain by muster, II Camps. 5O7
members; gain by transfer. IA members; gain by
reinstatements. 10 Camps 4i6 members; aggregate,
1S7 Camps, 4 $50 members; losses by DEATH MEM
bers honorable discharge Is members; transfer. %
members suspension, Camps, 402 members; total
loss. Camps. 446 members; remaining in good
standing, 160 Camps OOi members.
Sexton Camp, West Troy will attend the Dfvis-
ion Encampment at Amsterdam In June, and will
take a full Camp. The Sons will be accompanied
by staff of Grand Army men. The Camp will
compete in prze drill for flag, and has COM
menced to drill already. Sexton Camp is soon to
have a Ladies' Aid Society in connection with the
charity work.