The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-27
THE DIVISIONS.
MASSACHUSETTS,,


Past Col. Charles A. Darling has been elected
Major in the 9th Inf, NJ. v. NJ. This is a source OF
qualification TO the Sons it being deserved recog-
milton of one of their worthiest representatives
and due entirely TO his individual capabilities.
Bro. Darling for two years was q cadet at West
Point, iIl-hcalth preventing the completion of his
term. In 1883 lie enlisted in the 9th regiment as
Sergeant-Major being promoted to AdjHtant the
next year, filling the latter position with rare abiI-
lily since that time. noticeable fact two
years ago, when Col. Greene resigned and Col.
Parsons was elected Adj't Darling being retained
although he resided in FitchbuTg and the new
commander in MaTlboro-two cities some distance
apart This instance illustrates the recognition OF
his military abilities. and the gold leaves" his
popularity with the field and line officers In tho
g. Fitchburg. Division Adjutant, Inspector, Lieu
tenant-C Colonel, and Commander He is but u
years of age, and Is the youngest field officer in
the State militia. II is also singulary approprjate
that as - Son" he should be attached 10 The 9Th
it is the offspring of the old 9th that marched
through Baltimore in 6I, tie regiment having
been kept intact since the war.
Many Of the Camp officers in this Division favor
changing the date of inpeciiou from between
April IS and June to later in the year-say Ocio-
Der or November like the G.A.R.) AS it stands
to-day, new officers entering upon their duties jan
arc Inspected in April, or In about three months
after assuming office. II a Camp Commander has
radical measures to introduce TO improve the
attendance OF members. the payment Of dues etc.
his experiments OF given time to prove whether
successful or not before an Inspector puts in an
appearance aud rakes the Camp over. criticizing
what may be the errors Of the preceding officers.
Unquestionably better ritualistc work can be per-
formed with nine months experience than with
three and considering all things there is n degree
Justice in desiring change that cannot be other
wiseAhan beneficial to the Order.
Camp a, of Gloucester. has petitioned the Divis-
ion to change the date OF it's annual Convention
from the month of June 10 the month of February.
Action viii be taken at the Convention next June.
Camps in this Division will be inspected by In.
spector Cook. his q Assistant Inspectors Past
Col. Stevens. g. V. Division Commander BiaisdeII.
Capts. Biaisdell and Powell. between April Is and
May IS.
RHODE ISLAND.
Division Commander Bowen says In his latest
order;
THE Camp Constitution art. V, Sec. u pro-
vides that stated meetings Of each Camp shall be
held at least monthly, Of which shall be in
part regularly devoted to historical and patriotic
exercises under the direction Of the Chaplain.
This excellent provision has been largely neg
lected, and loss of interest in meetings has
been suffered No good reason exists why once q
month. At least, patriotic exercises should not he
enjoyed; entertaining and valuable addresses can
be made by members Of The Order or of the Grand
Army of the Republic during the meeting or by
others--sfer closing At An early hour.
Many topics are available. To every true
American the study OF his country's history il
valuabe-in our patriotic organization indspens-
able. The Division Commander desires to suggest
10 all Camp Captains and Chapliins that at the first
monthly meetings for the remainder Of the presen,
official year the following subjects be carefully and
Interestingly presented:
"Aprl-Early Discoveries and Settlements in
America. Nsy-COonsl Days. June-Reading
OF the Declaration of Independence. July-The
American Revolution. August Constitutional
Government and the War of Isl2. September
From 1873 TO lS6I-IntcrHai Development the
Mexican War; the Anti-Slavery Struggle aud Seces.
zion. October-The Civil War. November-Re-
construction and National Development to the
present time. misunderstanding aud Discussion
of the Constitution of the United States January
The Worlds Columbian EYposiion-Its Exhib-
Its and Results. February-American Literature
Art. aud Science. or necessary, the April and May
topics may be taken up together In May.)
-" la addition. there might be mentioned as par
tculsry valuable the written Constitutional argu-
inents H. the Federalist, the State papers and ad
dresses Of the fathers Of the Republic the stories
oil the lives OF eminent individual Americans the
principle OF one country aud flag, the history
OF our National songs and hymns. and the in1u.
ence and results of patriotic oganizalons In these
discussions there can be mere partisan politics.
SOUTH DAKOTA,
TX. Is. Hayes Camp. 6. Sons of Veterans has beer
instituted Al Huron by Capt. Drip~. Of Kimball
The oiilcersare: Capt. William :. Wecher; FRS
Lieut.. w. f. Van Amburg; Secoud Lieut., Thos
a. Nickel The Camp has over 30 members.