The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-11-10
News from the Various Observation-Disclosures
of Officers, etc.

of Officers, etc.
ILLINOIS.
Ellsworth Camp, 81, Chicago, will hold bouquet
basket party at Fourth Ward Hall, Thursday
evening Nov. 10.
Tuesday evening, Nov %. Co. z. Sons of veter-
Guards. will give grand military reception
and ball at Veteran headquarters. The Com.
nand Chief and Staff and the Division Com
mantler Of Illinois and staff are expected TO be
present.
Chicago Camp ], will give a grand reception at
the Veteran Headquarters, corner Thirteenth street
and Michigan avenue, Nov. 10. Distinguished
officials of the Grand Army and kindred orRaniza-
series OF Worlds Columbian receptions TO be given
under the auspices of the Sons Of Veterans. All
and comrades of the Grand Army and members of
kindred organizations cordially invited, and
will be given a royal welcome.
Andrew J. Gulford Camp, 1862, Chicago, was
visited last Thursday evening by Gen. Putnam
Camp l66. In a body. and also BY Quarlermaster-
General Loebenstein. Brother John L. Cureton.
First Lieuiei ant-elect, WAS installed and entered
into the discharge of his duties under most favor
able conditions Remarks from Gen Loebensiein,
Capt. Godee, Maj. Leonard. and other visions
proved exceedingly interesting.
IOWA.
G. w Friend, Camp 24s. vincennes: wish to
say a few words in reply TO Brother Hartman in
regard TO a Sons of Veterans Soldiers Home.
think IL would be one of the Rrandest things yet
done by the sons An institution of that kind
would be not only of help to great many old
soldiers but would show them that held their
who need our care and support II would also be an
honor to our Order Let each member appoint him.
self committee of one TO help found S. of v. Sol
diers' Home. Spealcup. brothers, let US hear from
you all.-James III. Nye.
MARYLAND.
cd house last week in Washington for the benefit
OF John A. Logan Camp, 2. While there was nothing
in the story or the characters, there was
sbun dance of marching patriotic music, guns, and
effective tableaux. in which the blue and gray
figured. with the national flag and quick music to
end the In burst of warlilse glory. The fact TINT
all tine amateur actors knew their lines thoroughly
and threw much spirit into their renditions made
The performance great success: Floyd Temple.
Miss Rose May Kenneth, Edwin Baker. George b.
Miles, William L. Frazier, ii. w. Weber, Lizzie
Magee, presented the principal parts. Other parts
were well taken by Miss Annie Cocks. Dir. Alvin
Belt Mr.. Robert Fillmore. Mr.. X. Watts. and Mr..
Guy +. Jenkins The appearance of the whole
Camp OF the Sons of Veterans representing the
opposing armies was the feature Of the drama.
PENNSYLVANIA.
G. o. Hohe, Eu1ans: Columbus Day was very
periodically observed here. The GA. r. and Sons
| OF Veterans Camp 208 presented a large 10 by 20
flag TO the schools OF the Borough. This Ii deserv-
| ing OF special mention the first flag presented
here TO public schools by these organizations This
thing should be up By other Sons of Veterans
that the glorious Stars and Stripes may float from
every school house in the land, and thereby i'm
press upon the minds OF the young the coors under
| which and for which our fathers nobly fought.
| Division Commander w. K. Smith, of Allentown,
presented the nag 10 the BoaTo Oh Dlrectors In a
very felicitous speech. While the band played
| Rally Round the Flag, Boys" the flag raised
amid the cheers of the assembiaRe. When 1t reach
| ed the top the breeze foaied il out strong and
scattered 500 small flags over The whole assemblage
| which renewed the cheering. The schools sang
| appropriate selections after which Prof. III. n.
Hutte, the crater Of the day, delivered q stirring
and patriotic address, which listened 10 will,
the most profound attention by all. In the even.
ing the school children held patriotic exercises.
On the evening of Oct. &c Gen. u. 8. Grant Cam p
5, Philadelphia, under command OF Capt. William
| y. Langston. paid fraternal visit to Gen. John
| A. Koltes Camp 228 After the regular business
| had been transacted, q Campfire held. The
| visiting brothers were welcomed by Charles II. w,
| Schmidt, Mastering Officer of the Division, nj
| Chairman OF the Entertainment Committee, and
! Capt. A. Wesley Weikel, on behalf Of Camp 22s
Addresses were made by Capt. William b. Langs
ton and Past Capt. Charles Langston. OF Camp B;
Pact Capt. Simons and Bissmanp, of Camp 22s
Brothers Coined, Harris, Webster and Gillcn o
Camp 5; Serg't Hascher, of Camp 22S; Ferick o
Camp j; LeDent OF Camp 2si; Brosius and Corp
| John r. Woolsleycr, of Co. ID. I'd Pa. Coffee ant
pipes and tobacco, after which Brothers Gillon. o
Camp s. Grell, Of Camp PSI. and Lieut.. Kochler
| Serg'ts Hermann. Bissmann and Natter, Of CamI
22s favored the company with songs
On Thursday evening, Oct 20, after obiigatin6
about 100 members of the GAR, who had neye
witnessed the proceedings of u meeting In a Cam
OF Sons OF Veteran Pos, 2, Camp 299, Philadelphia
went through their regular form OF business, IN
Guiding muster, before Post 2. GAR, in tbei
hall, and, although 1t was gone through WITH th
, members of the Camp say in the usual way, il wa
one of il not the finest muster ever Witnessed II
Philadelphia. The Commander and several mem
beers Of Post were there, and arrangements hav
been made 10 go before that Post. The Cam
could not but be in fourishing condition with la
Captain and staff they now have.