The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-03-01
THE DIVISIONS.
KANSAS.

KANSAS
Camp was instituted at Minneola on Feb
with Is charter members. Hon. E. III. Madi-
son. assisted by three members from the Camp
located at Dodge City, mustered the members
supper was then given, followed by public
installation of officers. The Camp was called
William Clark Camp 141, in honor of q veteran
new residing in Clark County. Kan.
Clark Camp, l41, Minneola-Capt., r. G.
Holiday; First Lieut., J. Shearer; Second
Lieut., E. B. Driskell; Chap. G; S. Britton
First Serg't, L. g. Shearer; @. NJ. s., o. II.
Leimbrock s. of g., Wallace Cleaver; c. of g.,
r. Rodgers; G. s.. Homer Lsnam Principal
Musician, d. Rodgers; G. g., Frank Ellis;
Picket, Charles Lsnam.
MARYLAND.
George II. Thomas Camp 81, Washington,
D. Capt, Edward K. De Puy; First Lieut.,
Irby w. Reid; Second Lieut., T. B. Sergeant;
Chap, d. L. p. Rice; First Serg't, d. H. Deloe;
O. NJ, F. II. Thatcher; S. of g., Joseph s. Hass
G. s., Arthur Robb; Principal Musician, J. B.
Wilson; C. of g., Howard Mills; G. G., r. C.
Lugenbiel.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Albert q. Blaisdoll, Division Commander. in
his last order quotes the strong Endorsement
of the Sons of Veterans by Commander Adams,
and urges the Camps to take suitable action
and respond to any and all demands made upon
them emanating either from the officials OF the
GAR. from the local Posts.
The Division Commander further says:
"The value of this unqualified Endorsement
of our work cannot be overestmated. Let the
Camps now do their part appoint committee
OF three or more members aud request the
local Post to designate a similar committee to
consider the best methods of establishing a
closer bond of fraternal relation between the
organizations. Camps through their COM
mttee should at this time manifest willing
their part to be of all possible assistance
to the G. r."
The report of the Division Adjutant for the
quarter ending Dec. 80 1893, shows the num-
Der of Camps in good standing to be 1876, with
a membership of 1913. The Division has not
lost any Camps by dIsbandment but the num-
Der of members is 416 less than at last report
The success attending the reception rendered
Revere Corps, 100, W.RC., by Col. Fletcher
Webster Camp, AZ, of Canton, on the evening
OF Feb II was due to the efficient management
of Past Capts. G. Henry Powell, Walter IL.
Long and 9. s. Wentworth.
About 100 friends of Past Capt. Walter Fl.
Lyons, of Lieut.. VIM. Palmer Camp, A, of Ran
dolph, gathered at his residence Tuesday even
ing and presented him with solid silver tea
service in honor of his birthday. Brother
Lyons accepted the gifts feelingly, and during
the evening proved himself genial host
Annabelle Lewis's stirring war drama was
successfully presented by the members and
friends of Gen. Geo. A. Custer Camp, IL, Whit
man, for the benefit of the relief fund of the
Camp.
The Camps in the vicinity of North Brook
field held Union Campfire the other evening
at the Headquarters of John NJ. Badger Camp,
1877, Brook field. The affair attended by
Division Commander A. c. Blaisdel and men,
bers of his staff Past Capt G. Henry Powell, of
Col. Fletcher Webster Camp AZ, Canton, aud
other prominent GA. r. comrades and Sons.
Gen. s. NJ Weld Camp. rs, Dedham, held a
rousing Campfire on Feb. Is. The Commander
and members of the local GAR Post were
present and addressed the gathering, as did