The National tribune., 1893-02-02

large delegation from Bucklin Post, GAR. After
the meeting an oyster supper was served, and was
followed by speeches from Col. SweetIaud. Mai.
Bowen, Capt. 10 Franklaud. Commander Mead
bury. and Junior Vice Commander Aldridge, of
Bucklin Post. An enjoyable Time was had by all
present.
Col. Sweetland has Just issued his last General
Order, and it is which reflects great credit upon
the genial Colonel. In il he calls attention TO the
proper observance of Union Defenders Day Feb.
IT, also TO the coming annual Encam pment of the
Rhode Island Division, to be held in Pawtues>e Feb.
IA, and 10 the coming Convention OF the New Eng
land Sons" to be held In Boston on Feb %;
and the Colonel expresses the hope that the
brothers of the Rhode Island Division will avail
themselves OF these opportunities, and observe
ihese occasions IN an appropriate manner, and IN
large numbers.
Gen. A. f. Burnside Camp S. held an unusually
interesting meeting recently. Nearly all tho new
officers were present for duty and entered upon
their work with a yigor and determination which
speaks well for the welfare of the Camp in the
coming year. An invitation was received from the
South Providence Temperance Cadets, asking the
Camp to attend their ball, to be held on Jan. 30.
Also, an invitation was received from Abby j..
Slocum Tent. ID. of V, inviting tile Camp to be
present at their installation of officers, next
Saturday evening. Past Capts Clinton and Thomp-
son, Past Col. Barton. Lieut.. W. Fl. Mccormick.
ana +. +. Hutchins were appointed n committee
on ways and means of raising money for the Camp
treasury. The committee have decided To- give u
reception complimentary to the Division
Officers, in Slocum Post-hsll. the evening of
Feb. III. the date Of the Division Encampment in
Pawtucket. The Camp was the recipient of gift
OF S25; the generous donor is n gentleman who is
very much interested in the Order and its welfare
and although lie withholds his name, he is well
known throughout the Division. Past Capt. Clin-
ton. in few well-chosen words, presented to Past
Capt. Thompson. on behalf of the Camp a hand
some regulation 8. of V. sword. Capt. Thompson.
in reply, expressed his appreciation of the gift and
thanked the brothers of the Camp for the same.
Past Col. T. A. Barton then came forward. and in
the name of the Camp presented to Capt Thomp-
son nm envelope containing an amount of money
sufficient 10 purchase an elegant 5. of V. belt. Re
marks were made by others present, and the meet
was g all right"
Past Major II. p. Clifford of the New York Di-
vision. has been transferred from his former Camp,
at Schenectady, y. Y. to the ranks of Capt. III. K.
I1iton Camp, 9, at Pawtucket, r. i.
Serg't E. Freeman Smith, the delegate TO the
New England Convention of the Sons of Veterans.
to be held in Boston Feb. %, has hosts of friends
III Boston, and those who accompany him to the
Convention from here assured of warm well
come and good time.
That it is certain that the present Major of the
the next Colonel of the Division.
That Past Captain II. H. Dexter, of Camp 0, will
gracefully step into Maj. Bowen's shoes, the
Major of the Division for the coming year.
That the Office of Lieutenant Colonel of the Di-
vision is going a-begging. What's the matter with
Capt. 10 Frankland?
That one of the new members of Camp 0 is work
ing away on new Ritual.
That the Rhode Island Division is still at the
top Of the heap" in many respects.
II. ID. Clifford, Pawtucket, r. /.