The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-07-26
SONS OF VETERANS.
Arrangements for the National En-
eampment---D Division News.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.

| Orders 5, officially announced that the 18th
| annual Encampment of the Commandery-in
| Chief will convene at Davenport. Iowa, or
| Monday, Aug. 90, 1894. Headquarters of the
| Commsndery- in Chief will be established al
| the Kimball House.
The Committee OF Arrangements announce
| the following program:
Monday, Aug. 90 10 a. M, meeting of Com
msndery- in Chief.
Monday. Aug. 90. 2 p. m, meeting Of Com
mandery- in Chief
Monday, Aug. 90, p. No., boat excursion on
Tuesday, Aug 81, 8 a. M, meeting of Com
mandery-in-Chief.
Tuesday, Aug. q, 10 a. En-, street parade with
Sons of Veterans Guard.
Tuesday, Aug. 81, p. m sham battle by the
Guards.
Tuesday, Aug. 81, 7:30 p. m, meeting of Com
mandery- in Chief.
Wednesday, Aug. %, 8 a. M, meeting of Com
mandery in. Chief.
Wednesday, Aug. %, p. M, meeting of Com
mandery-in- Chief.
Wednesday, Aug. %, p. m, Campfire.
Thursday, Aug. %, a. m, meeting of Com
mandery. in Chief.
Thursday, Aug. %, 2 p. M, meeting of Com.
mandery-in-C Chief.
Thursday, Aug. %, $50 p. m, reception by the
Ladies' Aid Society,"
Friday, Aug. "a, q. No., meeting Of Com
mandery-in-Ch Chief.
Friday, Aug. "a, 1:30 p M, meeting of Com
mandery-in- Chief.
Friday, Aug. "a, 7:30 p m, meeting of Com.
mandery-in- Chief.
The Sons of Veterans Guards will hold
field Encampment at Davenport, and the Com
mittee state that any member of the Sons of
Veterans, uniformed and armed with breech-
loading military rife, will be admitted to the
held camp on condition that he place himself
under military discipline and command of the
S. of V. Guard officers in charge, and that he
take such part as is assigned him in the sham
battle The cost will not exceed 81. so per man,
and will, if the sham battle is financial sue.
cess, be nothing.
rate of one and one-third fare has been So
cured for the round trip to the Encampment of
the Commandery- ia-Chief. Information in re-
gard to this subject may be obtained by ad-
dressing John II. Hinkley. Beverly, Mass; J.
A. Averdick, M. d., Covngton, KY; E. Fl.
Madison, Dodge City, Kan; E. II. Milham, St.
Paul, Mimi; w. II. Fletcher. Tacoma, Wash.
The Citizens Executive Board of the 2Sth
National Encampment, g. X. r.. state that broth
ers and Camps wishing to attend the GAR
Encampment at Pittsburg in September next
can arrange for quarters by addressing Emil
Poeistel, jr., Alb Fifth avenue, Pttsburg Pa
This refers to those not belonging to the g. of
V. Guards as camp will be prepared for the
latter.
This will, in all probability, be the last Gen.
eral Order issued by the present Commander
in-Chief Taking advantage of the oppor-
tunity. and as a token of his deep appreciation
of the work performed by the brave hearted
brothers who have westhered the storm at the
helm like the loyal Sons of Veterans they are
the Commander-in-Chie deems it not only a
privilege but an honor to thus thank all Divi.-
ion and Camp Commanders together with
brothers of the Order, for the splendid service
they have rendered this year in keeping the
Order firm and true with unbroken ranks.
Words are inadequate to express, even in a
small measure, the great value of the work per-
formed by many brothers; and, while indi-
vidual mention would in such cases seem to be
only justice, yet every one tried to do his duty
like true soldier and lover of his country
May God, in His infinite wisdom, bless and
prosper each and every one of you'll"
In conclusion, the mmander-in- Chief earn
estly solicits renewed interest and work for
the coming year, that the Order may be made
stronger and more worthy of the name it bears,
and that you may make glad the heart of your
next Commander.
Joseph B. Maccabe in General Orders saws:
mo Division which has failed to forward all
reports will be allowed representation in the
Encampment. The reports due the Inspector
General, Surgeon General and Chaplain-in-
Chief are of the utmost importance and delin-
the duty of forwarding the same will not only
result in their Divisions losing the right of
representation on the floor of the Encampment
bat will also render the entire work OF the De-
partment unsatisfactory and in great measure
valueless. The names ofofficers who thus impede
the work of the Order by their neglect of duty
will be made unpleasantly conspicuous in the
proceedings of the Encampment. Division
Commanders are charged with the duty of see
ing that such reports as have not been for.
warded go forward at once.
1.-The quarterly reports and per capita tox
due to the Commandery-in Chief for the quarter
ending June 80, must be in the hands of the
General not later than Aug. l, or the
Division will be suspended, and so reported to
the Commandery. The books of the Quarter
master General will be closed Aug TO- and all
acquisitions should reach him prior to that
date"
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION.
This appeal to the brothers has been issued
by j. III. Hinkey, Chairman of TRANSPORTATION
Committees:
"Yes, this is the last chance we shall have of
urging you to be sure and make one of the
largest parties ever taken to our National En-
This is the last call, and if you do
not respond something will have gone from you
never to return. If you would be up to date
aud wish to get in on the ground floor for
good time, go with US. You can take with you
your wife or lady friend, as there will be
number OF ladies In the party, and arrange
ments have been made for their comfort and
enjoyment. In our recent Encampments we
have been honored by the presence of a num-
Der of the wives and lady friends of the men,
bers of the Order; and we shall have more this
year than ever. Let US all 60, and make this
National ReuniOn-a large family gathering of
the Order, where We can come in closer touch
and sympathy with each other, that will help
bind US more firmly together, that we may
realize there is something more worth the liv-
ing than the mere qualification of self Let us
all come together at least once year and re-
new the pleasant acquaintance we have made |
in the past"
All going from New England are earnestly |
to send at once to j. III. Hinkley, |
that accommodations on the train may be pro- |
vided them. AS this is very important mat |
ter, it is hoped that, for the comfort of those |
going. they will make their applications early. |
The fare from Boston to the National Encamp- |
ment will be $34.67. Delegates outside of New |
England will be notified in regard TO fare from |
their places, or, as is suggested by Chairman
Hnkley, those in Eastern States can find out |
The fare to Chicago, and add to that amount
S667, the round-trip fare from Chicago to
Davenport The official train will leave Bos-
on, Union Station, Friday, Aug. II, at 3 D. m,
arriving at Chicago at 9.35 p. M, Saturday, |
Aug. Ii. 1t is the desire of the Commander |
n-Chief that as many as possible join the
rain.
Brothers from Kansas and Nebraska should
write to h. ii. Madison, Committee ON Trans
,ortation, Dodge City, Kan.
All brothers east of Chicago will see that
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