Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-06-15
Sons of Veterans.
Eleventh Annual Encampment Of the
Vermont Division
And Third Annual Encampment Of the
Ladies' Aid Societies


And Third Annual Encampment of the
Ladies Aid Societies
At Brattleboro, June 6-s. About 200 of
the Sons of Veterans were in attendance
at one of the most successful encamp-
ments of the order. The Gather was fine,
and many places were decorated in honor
OF this occasion.
Tuesday evening, the local Ladies' Aid
society rendered the visiting members Of
the order a reception and social at the
Brooks House parlors. This proved to be
an enjoyable affair, in which about 100
couples pai ticipated.
Wednesday morning and afternoon were
devoted to business by both societies. At
the meeting of the 'sSons,' Commander
George O. Webster OF St. Adams called
the encampment TO order. Senior Vice
Commander w. II. dea0ie of Ludlow was
present, but the junior vice commander,
Dr. o. A. Gee Of Brandon, was absent.
The principal business Of the day was
routine in its character and included ap-
pointments Of committees and reports Of
officers. Committees with the following
chairmen were appointed; credentials,
Adjutant Leon q. Young, st. Adams; rlt-
uals, W. Fl. Headle, Ludlow; resolutions,
+. T. GrisWold Bennington; officers re-
ports, George Z. Terrill, Underhill; con-
stitution, rules and regulations, II. q. Blk
by, Springfield. There were about 100
memb bers present at roll call, and the num-
Der was about doubled before the en-
campment closed in the afternoon. The
officers reports were interesting and Of
practical business character. Commander
Frank l.. Greene Of st. Albans, who was
elected at the Brandon convention last
year, was obliged to resign about four
months ago on account Of ill-heslth, and
he is now in Europe reeuperating. His
administration was progressive and well
conducted, and his resignation was re-
ceived with regret. At a meeting OF the
Division Council at Burlington, Feb. 21,
se3, George O.Webster OF st. Adams was
elected for the unexpiTed term. He is "a
years OF age, dentist by profession, ,mem-
Der OF the dental examining board ap-
pointed by the governor, chairman of the
executive committee of the State Dental
society, and sergeant major OF the Third
Battalion, Vermont National Guard.
Adjutant Young reported 81 camps in
good standing, with !, 1858 members-a loss
Of one camp and 1876 members during the
year. The new camps mustered We're at
Northfield, Barre, Weston, Island Pond
and Williamstown.
One of the most interesting features OF
the day was the report of W. NJ. Sargent,
division inspector. Among other things,
equipped and uniformed as infantry, and
one as cavalry; value of property Of the
camps, S6, 6,64S9S, gain of II ,302.S0 over
last year; the inspection cost an average
Of g So per camp. The average of inspec-
tion for the year was 1928 per cent-a
gain Of 2.25 over 1892. There were q first
class camps, as against 20 in 1892; 10 sec
ond-class and 6 third d-ciass, as against 25
and Z last year. The camps in the divis-
ion passing an inspection of so per cent
or more were as follows: Middlebury, 81;
Morrisville; 81; West Randolph, SO; YER
gennes, SO; Bellows Falls, 92; Burlington,
s2i Lunenburgh, 92; Bristol, 81; Chelsea,
so.
other reports of interest were presented,
and at 4 O'Clock the encampment prepared
Jor the parade. which took place an hour
later. Past Colonel II. ;. Foster was in
charge of the line, which included about
$50 mem bers of the division, the local G..
A. r. and the Brattleboro band, escorting
Gov. Fuller and other distinguished
guests. The members of the Ladies' Aid
society viewed the parade from the baloo-
ny Of the Brooks House, and there the
marches were reviewed by Governor Full
Ter ana members of his staff.
In the evening, a rousing campfire was
lighted in the townhall, " hieh was crowd
ed to the doors. Nearly 1000 persons were
present, and the exercises We're of a patri
otic and inspiring character Colonel Z.
+. Il. Jenne had charge OF the arrange
ments. and that means that nothing was
left undone that would contribute to the
success of the occasion.
The Brattleboro band rendered several
fine selections. A. j Max ham created un-
bounded enthusiasm with his patriotic
and comic songs. Speeches were made
bv Governor Levi X. Fuller, Hon. Fred
erick HolbrOok, Vermont's war governor,
Rev. A. j. HOugh, Rev. Mr.. Day, j. IL.
Of Rutland, past adjutant gem
eral OF the G.. A. r., Commander Brown,
U. 5. n, Geo. W. Hnniman Of the Boston
Traveller, Frank p. Merrill, past COM
mander in chief of the sons of Veterans, /
and Others. Col. Geo. W. Hooker made /
an ideal presiding officer, ana his happy |
kept the vast audience in 4
good humor.
At Thursdays session, the following of I
dcers We're elected for the ensuing year: 4
W. NJ. Sargent, South Royal I
ton; senior vice commander, G. f. Rich, 4
junior vice commander, T. \
NJ. Kellogg, West Rutland; division coun- /
eli, Past Colonel g. o. Webster, st. Al 4
bans, w y. Rich, Nergennes. L. Coffin, /
delegate at large, w. L. Terriil, /
Underhill; alternate at large, f. w. Sault,
West Randolph; delegate, A. l. Howe,
Brattleboro; alternate, b. w. Abbott.
fairlee.
The officers were Installed by Past Com
nsnder in Chief Merrill.