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

also Past Capt @. Henry Powell. of Col Fletcher
Webster Camp, ~. Canton; Assistant Inspector
Chas. ID. Fulsom, StOughion; Past Capts. VIM.
G. Moseley and w. Chss. Freeman, Needham,
and other prominent members of the Order.
Rations consisted of baked beans, coffee and
doughnuts.
W. II. Carney Camp, 80. Boston, Ulysses @.
Powell commanding. celebrated Union De
lenders Day by giving . concert to the pubic.
Col. Fletcher Webster Camp. AZ, Canton, APP
propriately observed Union Defenders Day by
holding public meeting in GAR. Hall Feb.
IL. to which Revere Corps, 100 W.R.C., and
Revere Post "a. GAR, were invited and at.
tended in large numbers as special guests OF
the Camp. The exercises consisted of au ex-
emplifcation of the s. OF V. installation cere-
mony, paper outlining the origin oil Union
Defenders Day, aud the aims and objects of the
Order the presentation of gsvel block to Re-
we're Post, "a, GAR. by Camp Az S. of v;
speeches by Rev. NJ. y. Taylor, Commander OF
the Post; Mrs. Smith, President of the W.R.C.;
Past Capt q. Henry Powell, and Others. A
collation. was served.
Lieut. A. L. Fuller Camp. 10, Clinton, cele-
brated the anniversary Of the birthday of
Abraham Lincoln in the GAR. Hall at that
place. The Captain gave neat address OF well
come. Speeches were made by brothers OF the
Camp and members of the GAR.
SHauuCeJ 1OWHSSnu camp, a. ION
Capt, A. Paddock; First Lieut., G. Connolly /;
Second Lieut., W. Hathaway; q. NJ. s., c. Il.
Mann.
Gen. N. P. Banks Camp, al. Waltham, OBJ
served its sixth anniversary OH Feb. g. Among
the guests were Commander ill., Chief McCabe,
Division AdJutant F. E. Bolton, F. p. II. Rogers
Post GAR, and the W.R.C. auxiliary to the
Post Remarks were made by the Commander
in-Chief and the Division Adjntant. Dancing
formed n the rhiaf featureS of tho DrO-
gram.
NEW YORK.
Union Defenders Day was properly observed
by King Camp Lsnsingburg, by delightful
musical and literary entertainment.
OHIO.
w. L. Guard Camp 294. Cleves-Capt., W. B.
Chrisman; First Lieut., Geo. Yancy; Second
Lieut., U. l.. Fruit; First Serg't, J. G. Balser;
q. NJ. s.. T. T. Fruit; s. of G., A. E. b. Ste
phens; Chap, s. b. Myers: c. s., W. Palmer !;
c. of e., L. Gedru; q. g., j. Chambers; p. g.,
o. ID. Hurd; Principal Musician, Geo. Palmer.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Andrew c. Curtin Camp, oyersville-Capt.,
W. E. Sturges; First Lieut., Frank p. Mattson /;
Second Lieut., John NJ. Deisher; Chap, James
Rider; First Serg't. Robert N. Sanderson;
@. NJ, Arthur B. Smith; s. of g., John A.
Williams; C. s., Henry E. Custer; C. g., John
A. Grimm; P. G.. Warren w. Force.
RHODE ISLAND.
The sixth annual Encampment of this Dr.
vision was called to order by Col. Bowen, in
Columbia Hall, Providence, on Feb. Is.
After announcing the various committees the
Colonel read his annual address. giving a state
ment of the progress of the Order in this d.
vision under his administration. Col. Bowen
said:
There has been pronounced increase in the
military spirit, and this path will prove If per-
severed in, of the highest success. The best
Camps in every Department are the military
Camps. Camps 10 and attaining particular
success. Camp 10, Woonsocket, has just been
mustered for three years term as Co. A, of
the LIST Z. /. Regiment, Sons of Veterans Guards
II is believed that the example will soon be fol-
lowed by others, and will produce more CON-
pete aiming and equippng.
The National Encampment gave some
things We desired, but not all. I recommend a
vigorous effort to secure semi-annual, in place
of quarterly reports, biennial sessions of the
Commandery- Chief more military uniform
In certain cases, the establishment of dis
tinctly civic branch or society in the Divisions,
an optional three-degree ritual, a copy of the
tactics in Camp packets of supplies, much more
extended drill and enrolment in the Sons of
Veterans Guards. the adoption of resolutions
legislation whereby only the American flag
shall float from public buildings or be carried
in procession, except when foreign officials are
guests of the Nation, State, or a municipality"
The Adjutant's report showed the present
membership to be 500. Other reports were
read and placed on file. At 1 o'clock a recess
was taken for dinner.
The election of officers during the afternoon
session was as follows: Col, NJ. P. Bowen ire
elected); Lieut. COL, Maj. Dexter; Maj, Arthur
b. Sphinx.
reception was given to the officers and
brothers in the evening.
Gen. A. G. Lawrence Camp. 8, at Newport.
has disbanded, and its charter has been ordered
returned. This Camp was at one period among
the largest and most prosperous in the Division.
VERMONT.
Elmer E. Ellsworth Camp 3. Montreal Can
nada-Capt., E. N. Florence; First Lieut., ].
A. Lorge; Second Lieut., P. Hughes; Chap, A.
L. Chatrain; Q. NJ, T. Coffin; S. of G.. George
Baker; First Sergt, w. Fl. Boyd; G. s., w.
Baker; G. of g., Jos. Langeleir; c. g., James
Mooney; l. g., John O'Brien.