The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-05-31
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various INSTRUMENTATION
of Officers, etc.
INDIANA,

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of Officers, etc.
INDIANA.
| Blinn Camp So, Terre Haute, will present
! the name of George w. Krietenstein for the
position of Senior Vice Commander of this Di
| vision at the Encampmcnt to be held in koko
no. July f. g. and 6. Brother Krietenstein
has been an energetic and earnest worker In
| the Camp, and has done much for the building
up of the Order in the State. He is at present
Junior Commander.
NEW JERSEY.
The brothers in this Division are still talking
about the ringing address made by Commanders
in Chief Maccabe at 18th annual Encampment,
held in Trenton last February. Many of the
boys met Joe" Maccabe for the first time, and
were not prepared for the eloquent speech they
were to hear. He made good impression and
materially increased the number of his friends
in this State
II. H. Janeway Camp II, Atlantic City, has
received 20 stand of arms and equipments from
the State Arsenal. They are drilling assidu-
ously, and Capt. Cunningham expects his Camp
to make good showing Memorial Day.
William p Haines Camp, 43. of Swedesboro.
helped John A. Dix Post, 10, GAR, observe
their 10th anniversary. Dept Commander
Shields and many of his staff were present
and took supper at tie principal hotel. where
Capt. Shoch, of Camp 43, represented the Sons.
i ne guests were escorted 10 the IOSG IOoul ny
the Camp in full uniform. A very enjoyable
evening was spent. The Sons drew much praise
by their splendid appearance and action of es-
cort to the Department officers. Capt Shoch
was one of the speakers at the Campfire.
One of the finest Camps ever instituted in
this Division was mustered at Trenton May B
by NJ. o. Jacob Sherry, of Jersey City. Di-
vision Commander Collett, S. v d. {. Pieron,
J. V. d. c. Croasdale, Asst NJ o. Tietze, Past
Cole E1n,nnd aud lrata aud ~
brothers of Camp 5, of Trenton, and upwards
of 100 GAR. men were present at the muster.
Later OIL the Relief Corps of Aaron Wilkes Post
came in with cake and cream for everybody
and handsome parade flag complete for the
new Camp. Fred Gilkyson is Captain and the
name is Gen. r. A. Donnelly, 81, named for Past
Dept Commander Donnelly. of New Jersey,
who is QuartermasterG General of New Jersey.
The spacious quarters of Wilkes Post were
thronged with friends of the new Camp.
Christian Woemer Camp, l, E. W. Tuthill,
Captain, of Hoboken. drill weekly at the City
Armory, where they have fine drill-room and
their arms are kept.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Division Encampment has been ordered
to convene at Jamestown, June 6, at O'Clock
in the Opera House.
Capt. E. E. West, of Camp IA, has been
ordered to appoint Division and Picket Guard
aol NuAg buIAuR Vic
Information relative 10 hotel rates and local
arrangements will be furnished by w. II.
Moore, Johustown, Pa.
The Division will parade Friday, the line to
form at l:30 o'clock p. M, TO proceed to Grand
View Cemetery TO dedicate and unvail the
monument to Past Commander-in-Chie Harry
w. Arnold.
1t is earnestly desired 10 have large gather.
ing on the occasion. Every brother is appealed
to to participate. Captains and officers of
Camps should make special effort to have
their Camps attend in body and take part in
the parade. All having such intention will
communicate with Chairman Moore.
The monument commission reports the mon
ument to Past CommandeI-in- Chief Arnold i'm
position and IN readiness for the unvaiiing and
dedication ceremonies. This Division during
the past quarter has made gain of three
Camps. The membership during that time has
decreased nine. The number of Camps in good
standing is 1885, with membership of 1910.
The Reunion of 10Th Pa. was held at Laucas-
ter. Pa, May i5 the anniversary Of the battle
of Resaca. Ga. There were present 134 men,
bers who enlisted 1861. Nine of these were %
years old; the oldest was 76 Gen. Jas. S.
Negley addressed the veterans in the evening
at the courthouse, this regiment being part
of his brigade who entered Kentucky at Louis
vile in lS61.-Jas. A. Nimlow Secretary.
RHODE ISLAND.
The Division Commander believes that all
Camps will be improved by systematic CON-
paEy drills, and he will be glad to arrange for
battalion drills. Camps TO- ], 2, and Is are
now fully armed and equipped, while Camp -
expects TO secure more guns, and go into camp
this Summer.
Casey Camp, Z, WEXFORD, has wisely adopted
sick-beneft bylaws, to go into effect July l.
Such bylaws in Davis Camp. -, Providence
(annua dues $6 are working finely.
The Division Commander earnestly suggests
that each Camp, from time to time, have an
open social meeting, and invite as it's guests
the connected Post of the GAR. and W.R.C.
All matters Of the sixth Division Encamp-
ment and anniversary have been closed.
Camp IL, Central Falls, surrendered lis char
ter March 26. Division transfer cards were
issued. 1t has property for sale.
The new Camp at Newport is expected to
open with the Summer season. The issue of
the Division roster is waiting for it.
Camp 8, Providence, celebrated its sixth ami
versary On May and g.
The number of Camps in good standing Dec.
30. 1888 was IL, with a membership of 40.
There has been gain by muster-in of seven ;
by transfer, s.; by reinstatement, one Camp
and AZ members. There has been loss by dis.
bandment OF three Camps, with a membership
OF 81; by transfer, five; by suspension, 80.
The total loss was three Camps and rs mem.
bers. The number in good standing March 81.
1894, was 10 Camps, with membership of 454
The Quartermaster's report shows balance
on hand March 81, 1894, of $396.3I.
The seventh annual Reunion of the 18th Wis.
will be held in De Pere June H. ii and 10.
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