The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-27
SONS OF VETERANS.

Progress of the Order Since Last Statement
from Headquarters-The COMMANDMENTS
Chief Issues a Circular.
Charters have been issued since last announce,
ment as follows:
Camp 16 Union Crossroads, Alabama and Ten.
nessee.
Camp 49, Woodland, California.
Camp Il, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Camp 5. North GrosvenOrdale, Connecticut.
Camp 81, Warren, Illinois.
Camp 30, Farins. Illinois,
Camp Is, Kewanna, Indiana.
Camp BAL. Sugar Branch Indiana
Camp 9S, PsrkersOurg, Indiana.
Camp 90 Bedford, Iowa.
Camp 2S3 Weldon, Iowa.
Comp 81 Manhattan Kansas
Camp SO, Beattie, Kansas.
Camp 65. Douglass. Kansas.
Camp lO3. Cherryvale Kansas.
Camp 20. Plsinville, Kansas.
Camp 6S, Cedar Vale, Kansas.
Camp 81, Lamar, Kansas.
Camp 70, Greeley, Kansas.
Camp II, Washington, d. c., Maryland.
Camp Is, North East. Maryland.
Camp :. Boston, Massachusetts
Camp y, 8uriram, Minnesota.
Camp a, Winona, Minnesota.
Camp 26. Stewart, Minnesota.
Camp 224, Joplin, Missouri.
Camp IA, Raymond, Nebraska
Camp H. Sidney, Nebraska.
Camp 81, Dickertown, New Jersey.
Camp 81, Railway, New Jersey.
Camp H. Riverside, New Jersey.
Camp 81, SARDINIA Ohio.
Camp 81 North Columbus, Ohio.
Camp So Port Clinton, Ohio.
Camp 2S5, Detroit. Ohio.
Camp % Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Camp -, Weston, Vermont.
Camp s, Sherman, Washington.
Camp 9. Halter City, Washington.
Camp II, Oakesdale, Washington.
Camp H. Kilboun City, Wisconsin.
Camp r. Friendship Wisconsin.
Camp 8, Woodstock, Wisconsin.
Total number Camps chartered, 43.
Total number mustered IN new Camps S65.
The Communicate Chief in a circular letter
la toll afofs
and Finances" of Past Commander in Chief
Weeks's report, found in full pages 26 and o.
Proceedings of the llth annual Encampment held
at Helena, and to the soundness of his recommen-
dation No. II under that head. The evidence at
these Headquarters proves that the much discussed
project of decreased dues from Divisions TO the
Commandery, can be surely secured by the adop-
ton of the plan of biennial sessions of the Com
mandery. reduction of % per cent. is assured.
Further there can be question to the increased
stability this system will give our Order 1t is APP
parent also that the system Of quarterly reports
can be amended TO the great benefit of the Order
by substituting semi-annua for quarterly reports.
1t is not practicable within the limits of this circu-
lar TO rehearse all the reasons proving the ad-
visibility of these changes, but all brothers who
have conducted or are now transacting the bust
of the Order for Divisions will the reason
ableness aud ACCESSIBILITY therefor This circular
is issued TO call attention to these important mat
tiers, that they. nth the three degree Ritual i'll
surance feature, and s. OF Y. Guards system, may
have full, free and fair discussion not only at the
Division Encampments yet to be held prior 10 the
meeting the CommandeTy- vim Chief at Cincinnati
but by the rank aud file of the Order. Let inielli
gent desire to arrive At such conclusions as shall
best promote the interests of our Order govern all
discussions aud the result Of the deliberations at
Cincinnati will certainly bring about a hrmer
establishment OF our Order, and better methods in
conducting its official affairs.
The quarter closing March 81 last has been a
prosperous one for the Order New Camp officers
have become interested in the work and efficient
work is being done. The COMMANDMENTS Chief
expects even better results for the quarter ending
June 30 Let especial effort be made TO secure re-
instatenents and general effort be made at re-
organ ization ard construction of weak Camps and
we will be able TO report our Order upon a sounder
basis than ever at the coming Encampment of the
Commandery-in-Ch Chief. IL is hoped that CONSOLE
dated reports OF every Division will be in the hands
of the Adjutant-Genersl not later than May 10 at
latest,