The National tribune., 1894-05-10

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After the inspection, E. L. Robbins Camp II
Union, gave a supper, to which several com
! rades of the G.A.R were invited. The CamI
| starts out with new life, and good work il
expected from the brothers this year. Tbs
| Camp made an excellent showing. Z. S. Moody
| is Captain.
MARYLAND.
| The resignation of T. T. Cason, Division In
| spector, has been accepted, and w. A. Mellacb
| of Logan Camp, Washington, d. c., has been
appointed to Eli the vacancy.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Gen. w. F. Bartlett Camp, 19o Pittsfeld-
Capt, E. NJ. Wilson; First Lieut., F. A. Cooley
Second Lieut., o. s. Fish; Chap, I. c. Smart
First serg't, E. J. Sears; @ NJ. s., B. A. Stewart;
s. Of G., D. J. Gimlich e. s., J. E. Anthony
Principal Musician, F. H. Blake; c. of g., Geo
w. Ende; G. G., F. w. Brewster; P. g., G. T.
Jandro.
NEW JERSEY.
Paterson is the Headquarters of the Com
mander of the New Jersey Division and Camp
has appointed committee to make arrange
ments for grand field day to be held on Labor
Day, which falls on Monday, Sept. 3. The
idea of field day was Grst suggested by Dr.
vision Commander George w. Pollitt, who is
also OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Camp g. 1t
has for its object the bringing together of all
the Camps in the State, and of as many Camps
from other States as choose to avail themselves
of the privilege. All visiting Camps and Sons
of Veterans will be the guests of Camp g. and
will be well taken care of. A beautiful park
near the city limits has been secured for the
day, and there will be games of all kinds open
to all There will be several competitive drills
between Camps and individuals for valuable
prizes, and dancing in the evening Arrange
ments for grand street parade, in which all
visiting Camps and Sons will participate have
been made. The parade will take place in the
afternoon, and, the inspection of the City
Fire Department is held on the same day, the
city will be in holiday attire.
Prizes will be given to the best-drilled Camp
in line; to the Camp having the largest num-
Der of men, to the Camp having the smallest
number of men; to the handsomest Son of
Veteran; to the homeliest; to the stoutest,
thinnest, tallest shortest ugliest most pleas
ant, quickest, and slowest. In fact, everything
that can be done to make the affair pleasant,
instructive memorable and entertaining will
be looked after by the committee.
The members of the Camp expect to surprise
the citizens of Paterson on Memorial Day by
appearing in line with modern breech-loading
cannon. Application has been made to the
Quartermaster's Department at Trenton for
these munitions of war, and, if they arrive in
time, they will be used in the ceremonies to be
held at Eastside Park.
The New Jersey Division is in excellent
hands at present. and promises good results
under practical business administration. Sew
era Camps that showed signs of lethargy
under previous Commanders have been boil
stored up in spite of the hard times, and are
in fair way of recovery.
NEW YORK.
Gidden Camp. Rochester, devotes part OF
each of its meetings to a military drill. thus
enabling its mem bers to acquire knowledge
of the manual of arms without sacrificing
additional time.
VERMONT.
At the last regular meeting of Frost Camp,
49, st. Jobnsbury. much interest was expressed
as to the Sons of Veterans Guards The lead
ing remarks were made by Past Capt. Bonet,
who is also Captain of Co. d of the militia
and L. j. Allen Captain of the Camp. Comrade
West made few appropriate propositions. He
also is giving series of lectures on his war ex-
perience for the good of the Order, which are
very interesting. Two recruits were mustered.