The National tribune., 1894-04-26
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisions
Elections of Officers, etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
on FfansPortat1on-Mem
Day-Membership.

Committee on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Day-Membership.
r s. Gleason, De Smet, s. D., has been duly
| elected and commissioned Division Commands
to Fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of w. s. Carpenter. The Headquarters of thi.
Division remain at Iroquois. E. II. Madison
Dodge City, KAN has been elected aud installed
as Commander of the Kansas Division.
The Committee on Transportation for the
18th annual Encampment of the Commandery.
in-Chief will consist of John II. Hinkley, Bev
erly, Mass, Chairman; J. A. Averdick, NJ. ID.
COvington, KY; E. III. Madison, Dodge City
Kan. f. III. Mieham, st. Paul. Mimi; w. II
Fletcher, Tacoma, Wash. The Commander-in-
Chief desires that Division Commanders urge
the attendance of members at these National
! meetings of the Order. Numbers will bring
enthusiasm and awaken new interest. Indica
tions of larger attendance will also give some
encouragement to those making arrangements
for transportation entertainment, that they
will be justified in asking for the most favor
able terms.
The Committee authorized by the 18th an
nual Encampment is now at work on a new
ritual, and it is proposed to have an exempif-
cation of the same at the Davenport Encamp-
ment.
The Commander-in-C Chief calls attention to
the near approach of Memorial Day. In Gen.
eral Orders he says: at is day which brings
to every member of our Order the highest priv
ilege and the most sacred duty-the privilege
of uniting with the living veterans of the war
for the preservation of the Union in paying q
tribute of love and respect to the memory of
the soldier dead-a duty which we owe alike to
those who have gone before and those who yet
remain, to keep the day sacred to the purposes
for which it was set aside With unwaverug
belief in the principles for which our armies
fought from 1861 to 1865, and which the 30
years have not made less righteous, we stand
ever loyal to the Union soldier and the cause
for which be battled. We remember that be-
cause he fought aud. under God, was given the
victory, we have country to love and flag to
follow. Let early preparations be made to per-
form whatever duties may be assigned by the
Grand Army of the Republic, and together
with the members of the auxiliary organiza-
tions and the great body of citizens who join
with them in proper observance of the day,
give that aid and assistance which love of
country and regard for It's defenders must ever
prompt. Wherever possible Camps should at
tend in body and in uniform the Memorial
services held in the various churches on the
Sabbath preceding Memorial Day."
The Order of Sons of Veterans shows
ma ked gain throughout the entire United
States The number in good standing at the
last report was ], 374 Camps. with membership
of $3.50. Since that time there has been
gain by muster-in of II Camps, with 1926
members. The gain by transfer is 1913; by re-
instatement, 268 Camps and 5,797 members
During this period the loss has been by dis
bandment IL Camps, with membership of
2l8; by death, Sc; by honorable discharge,
IA; by transfer LAT; by suspension 105 Camps,
with a membership of 5,046; by dishonorable
discharge, A. This gives a total gain of 2S5
Camps and 1881 members; total loss of 125
Camps and 1925 members. Leaving a net gain
160 Camps and 1925 members.
The following report of the Adjutant- Gen.
eral for the quarter ending Dec 81, 1893, shows
the standing of the Divisions at that time and
at the time of the previous report: