The National tribune., 1893-06-29
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Observation-Disclosures
of Officers, etc.
MASSACHUSETTS,,

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The 18th annual Convention of the Massa-
chusetts Division took place at New Bedford,
June HIS the sessions being held in Odd
Fellows Hall. The attendance was large
nearly 300 delegates being present. Harmo-
nious, united action characterized the Conven-
ton. The business, in brief, was: Per capita
tax increased from so to so cents per annum.
Matters for reference to National Convention.
In Camps of IS or less members, five shall be
a quorum. Change of date of Camp inspec-
tions from present time to between September
and November. That the terms upon which
a dropped member can be reinstated shall spe-
officially define amount of back dues payable to
Camp. Petition Of Division for reinstatement
and ezoneration of FIVE of the six members
dishonorably discharged by urtmartial for
soliciting funds in connection with the great
fire at Lynn in $780,
A resolution was unanimously adopted in
structing the Massachusetts, delegates to the
National Encampment to present the name of
Past Colonel Joseph B. Maccabe as a candidate
for Commander-in-C Chief.
The officers elected were: Com, Albert C.
Blaisdell, Lowell unanimously; S. V. C., Jas.
d. Seymour unanimously; J. V. c., Chas. F.
Cook. Council, W. II. Delano c. K. Darling,
o. H. Cook. Delegate-at-Large, g. n. Howard.
Delegates, Charles d. Rooney, F. c. Bruce,
George w. Penniman. F. W. Eager, and Daniel
I. Gouiding. Alternates lat largel, w. g. Nose
ly; w. z. Davis, g. w. Gragg, w. z. Water
man, G. S. Wentworth, w. E. James.
John A. Hawes Camp, 30, and John Fl. Cliff
ford Camp, $50, both of New Bedford gave a
complimentary banquet to the delegates over
300 plates being served. Speeches were made
by Mayor Brock Commander Delano Past
Capt. Fred Z. Balton, Capt. T. r. Rodman, of
the GAR; Serg't w. II. Carney, the hero of
Fort Wagner; Past Col. c. K. Darling, Asst
ms Gen. c. ID. Rooney, aud others. During
the banquet excellent orchestra provided
appropriate music. To Chairman Past Capt.
A. W. Forbes and his efficient committee the
delegates expressed their thanks by adopting a
vote expressive of gratitude.
Division Commander A. c. Blaisdell is the
Principal of the Lowell Commercial College, is
prominent Mason and Odd Fellow, member
of several other societies, serves in the crack
militia corps of Essex County, known as The
Salem Cadets" In the Order his career is
marked with progress. In 1883 mustered a
member of Farragut Camp, 70; elected its
Captain for 1889, Inspector Of the Division in
1880, Major in 1891 and Senior Vice Com
mauder in 1892. He will make an able execu-
tive.
A pleasing recognition of the retiring Com.
manders services was in the presentation Of a
gold watch, chain and charm by the contribu-
tions of Camps in the Division, and the voting
of Past Colonels silver cross by the Encamp-
ment.
OHIO.
At the annual Encampment of this Division
June q, at Columbus the following officers
were elected Com. DIR. d. S. Gardner; S. V.
c., ID. c. Cable J. V. C., ]. ]. Horen; Division
COunsels, ]. S. Dodge, F. Z. Evans d. II. Wal
lingsford; Delegate at Large to National Con-
vention at Cincinnati, August ii TO Is, II. V.
Speelman; Alternate-at-Large, II. q. Arm
strong; Delegates, L. II. Archer, II. D. Davis
Z D,nf u
Barrett.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Sons of Philadelphia are making exten.
sive preparations for a parade on July A. 1t is
expected that over 200 will turn out
VERMONT.
At the annual Encampmert of this Division.
held at Brattleboro June and 8, the following
officers for the ensuing year were elected: Di.
vision Com, W. u. Sargent, Camp "a, South
Royalton; S. V. ID. C., c. T. Rich,- Camp %
MiddlebsTy; j. V. ID. C., L. NJ. Kellogg Camp
66, West Rutland. Division Council, Geo. O.
Webster, Camp SO, st. Adams; w. b. Rich
Camp 80, Vergennes; Tristram Coffin, Camp 70
| Montreal. Adjutant. w. w. Rogers, Camp "a
South Royalton; q. NJ, J. Is. Eldredge, Camp
| 81, West Randolph. Each with rank Of First
| Lieutenant from June 8, 1893. Representative:
| at the annual Encampment of the Commandery'
| in-Chief, held in Cincinnati: Delegate-at-Large
/ w. Z. Terril Camp z, Montpelier; Alternate
/ F. w. Sault. Camp 81, West Randolph; Dele
gate, A. /. Howe, Camp 2, BrattlebOro; Alter
nate. b. w. Abbott. Camp 65, Fairee.
In his first order the new Division Com
mander announces that Headquarters estab
lished at South Royalton. The Commands
enters upon his duties realizing the great re
! sponsibiity incumbent upon the Office anC
with due appreciation of the great trust i'm
posed. and he earnestly solicits the hearty co
operation and support of all the members of thu
| Division, and desires TO cultivate and maintain
the closest and most intimate relation between
these Headquarters and every Camp to the ent
| that he may so conduct the business of tn
office as 10 justify the confidence which
| prompted his selection.
| Owing to the financial condition Of the Di
vision. and in accordance with a resolution
adopted at the annual Encampment held a
Brattleboro. the cost OF supplies will DO ad
vanced 20 per cent upon list price; % cent
will he charged for dispensations, 10 cents 70
officers commissions, same 10 be paid befor
commission is issued. While the utmost econ
omy consistent with the needs and best inter
est of the Division has been practiced, it
incumbent upon every officer in the Division
10 use greater economy if practical.