The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-26
THE DIVISIONS.
ILLINOIS.

ton; s. V. C.. Henry NJ. Bentley; ]. V. c. Enos B.
Clark; @. NJ. s., w. E. Sadorus; s. Of G., d. l..
Dilng; G. s., JAS. Johnston; Principal Musician,
f. Mills c. c., Jesse Bently. This Camp is but a
year-and half DID, yet 1t Is in a very prosperous
condition. and starts in with the year 1898 with
vim and determination to win many laurels ere the
year closes.
KANSAS.
Terry Camp, 237. WellsviIle-Capt., A. A. Jobe;
First Lieut., G. ii. Dye; Second Lieut., w. S. Bat
dorf; Chap, Melvin Detar s, of G.. Lou Cayot !;
First serg't. Ralph Collins. Camp Council, Walter
Scott, James Brick. Frank Pearson. There were
present several of the boys from Chickamauga
Camp, l73, Baldwin, Kan, and several Of the
CARS of Wellsville After installation they
escorted the visiting brothers and CARS to q
restaurant, where they had prepared a supper con-
sisting of beans, sandwiches coffee, pie and cake
MAINE.
shepley Camp 4, Portland: Captain, Edwin A.
Merritt: First Lieut.. Wesley L. Gribbin; Second
Lieut., Elmer F. Golf; Council. T: ". A. Baynton,
William II. Looney, Ener +. Golf; Staff-Chap,
Alonzo s, Lowell First Serg't, Arthur NJ Soule;
q, NJ, s., Waldo H. Perry G. s, T. W. A. Baynton;
Gribbn; c. of G., Arthur L. Huff; G. G., Frank
f. Prince; p. g., Harry p. Lowell. The Camp is
in hourshing condition, wide-awake, and en-
lerprisin2 The latter part of this month the
niversary celebration takes place and a good time
Is assured Among the prominent members OF
fame in the Maine State Legislature.
MARYLAND,
Gen. K. A. Alger Camp (coloredl. Washington.
d. C.-Capt., John T. Turner; First Lieut., :. W.
Madden; Second Lieut., G.. w. Pinkney. Camp
Council, Clayton, Hall and Nckerson First Serg'f,
J. A. Rosfon; @. NJ. w. w. Orme; G. g. II. o. Cole
5. of G.. L. W. Hail; C. of e.. j. y. Dorseter. The
installation meeting a very enthusiastic one.
The Captain made quite lengthy address. review
ing the history of the Camp aud urging such legis-
laton would tend 10 build IL up. A unanimous
vote of thanks was extended Col Campbell, after
which he made - few remarks AT the conclusion
OF the meeting n collation. was served.
MASSACHUSETTS.
L. b. Simmons Camp 123. East Douglas-Capt.
II. L. Alder; First Lieut.. VI. Il. Hathaway; Second
Lieut., w. III. Cook, j.. Camp Council. W. l. Pen
nell. NJ. Il. Hathaway. Aaron Paine. Chap, w. II.
Moore First Serg't, A. g. MeClennau; q. NJ. =,
F. f. Young; =. OF c., A. y. Albee; q. =, George
Hathaway; Principal Musician. w Il. Pine: {. OF
g., W. l. PenneIl; C. G., Aaron Paine z. G.. w.
n. Barton. Camp l23 is n hustler. and does not
intend to be behind any Camp in the Division AT
the next inspection. The Camp is arranging for
war drama be produced in the near future. which
is To- be the finest played in the place, and Is
expected to be a great financial success.
NEW JERSEY.
William Ridgway, 2l0 Goodwin street, Paterson,
y. Ut is some time since you have heard from
Hugh G.. Irish Camp, 8. Paterson. The members
of this Camp were the direct means of instituting
Camp in the northern part of the State short
time ago. The Camp is now III a ffonrishing condi-
ton with "A mem bership of about % enthusiastic
Sons The Camp refer TO is William B. Gushing
Camp, of Bloomingdae. Isaac Evans, of Pompton
Plains, is Captain of this young organization. /
had The pleasure of attending the installation of
this Camp. and although have Witnessed large
number OF niusters of new Camps, must say that
| was thoroughly impressed with the ceremony.
Several of the members of the Butler Womans
Relief Corps were present and made addresses.
The installation of the Camp made by Division
Commander Drake. of Elizabeth. Officers: Capt,
George Douglass; First Lieut., Samuel Parker;
Second Lieut., Francis H. Mcbride Camp Coun-
ell, Bros. John w. Stevenson, John j. Mcbride,
and Isaac McGill. Chap, Isaac McGill; First
Serg't George smith, jr; q. NJ S. George W. Pol
lit; s. of G., Edward Lee; &. s, Edward HOgen-
camp: G. of g. Robert Mcbride, jr.; G. g., Robert
Ii DAtA nD,x Dri., niyNaI Mnsi
cian Charles Harris The newly elected officers of
Ladies' Aid Society 8, auxiliary TO the Camp, were
installed Oh the same evening. Immediately after
the conclusion of the installation of the officers of
the Camp. Past Capt William ID. kiDgsland. of the
Camp, acted AS Installing Officer. The following
officers were installed: Pres. Mrs. Rachael Bow
man. " p. Mrs George Halstead. Trustees
Annie A. Lister. Ada Hines, and Teresa Mcbride
Gimp, Ada Coulson; Sec, Mary E. Hines; Treas,
Brown o. g., Jennie Mcbride; j. A. Past Capt
William ID. Kingsland. Advisory Board, Bros
George w. Politt. George Doug glass, William
Preston. John J. and Frank III. Mcbride. After
the installation ceremonies had been concluded
there was dancing until midnight. Among the
visiting Sons of Veterans were Capt. Arthur Drake,
of Elizabeth; Capt. Isaac Evans First Lieut.. Fred
Shippe Second Lieut.. r. Voorhees,. and Bros. J. X.
Miller, William Miller. and X. Chandler. of the
Butler Camp. and delegation from Fitzpatrick
Camp, of Rutherford l am happy to write that
Hugh G. Irish Camp is doing well. The boys are
enthusiastic, and ali pulling In the right drec-
lion. We are at present conducting another FAR
that will net us about 81 000 which is TO to swell
our building fnnd The membership of the Camp
at the present time Is go. large delegation OF
members of the Camp invaded Washington during
the Eucampment last September. and they thor
oughly enjoyed themselves. The members of
John A. Logan Camp. of Washington, received us
very kindly and we owe them our sincere thanks
for their kind reception. Those oil US who were
fortunate to get to Washington are enthusiastic Tor
a trip to the next National Encampment. aud II Is
likely that Camp will have big delegation
there.
NEW YORK.
Charles Dwight Godfrey Camp 46. Pulteney-
Capt l.. c. Prentiss; First Lieut., III. Green; Sec
ond Lieut., Eugene Chidsny; Chap, w A. Prem
tiss; First Serg't. John Coryell; Q. NJ, Fred
Chidsny s. of c., Ira Gibson; G.. y. Eugene
G. of c., A. Dunn; q. c., Chauncey Bailey; +. e.,
Ed. Saunderson.
OHIO.
John Sherman Camp. 4Ol, Butler-Capt., A. @.
Loback; First Lieut., Sas Leecly; Second Lieut.,
w NJ. Wilson. Council, w. l.. HissonG; a. T.
Bell, w. 8. Bender. Chap, ID. l.. CARRIER; First
Sers't w. G. Pritchard; q NJ. s., j; :. Garber;
s Of G., J. w. Wilson; G. s, w. L. Hissong;
PRINCIPAL Musician, A. r. Pritchard; G. of G., w.
s. Bender; c. G., J. f. Dawsey; T. e., NJ. Nj.
Spohn.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Col T. II. Good Camp. eos Enans - Capt,
Francis J. Sponheimer; First Lieut.. w. Z. WIeder;
Wieder. Howard n. Knauss, F. lobst staff: Chap,
Howard Druckenmer; First Sergt, &. H. Druck-
eumler: @. NJ. S., G. o. Huhe: 5. OF c., Joseph
e. Sponheimer; G. s., Charles X. knauss; Princi-
pal Musician. John Druckenmiller; e. OF e., Byron
L. Englenan; G.. c., Newton j. Riser; f. G.. Benz.
Hensinger. The presentation of the Regulation
Iron Cross to the retiring Commander was made
by the Division Commander W alter Il. smith, nj
the installation Eloquent addresses were delivered
by members of the GAR. and 5. OF V. splendid