The National tribune., 1895-08-22
THE DIVISIONS.
CONNECTICUT.

CONNECTICUT.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The Division
Inspector will soon begin bis work, and we will
have an opportunity for viewing Tie work of
the ritual. That it will not be MP to the old
standard is felt by many. and in few cases the
Captains who were most anxious for the change
seem the most unwilling to commit the ritual
TO memory.
il the Captain has good military knowledge
aud executive ability, and docs not find time to
commit the ritual to memory, | hold 10 the
opinion that be makes a better Captain than
one who does not possess the aforementioned
qualities, but IS content to stand on his ritual.
Ard all credit is due the brother who has
found time TO master his work. and with a dis
play of good Judgment on his part should sue
coed beyond the ordinary.
A suggestion tiaat, if needed, will do some
thing 10 attract the delinquent brothers is to
let some member Of the Camp prepare article
on some topic of interest, or else solicit talk
from some Of tho Veterans who would be only
too glad Of tie chance
Then let it be known to all the members by
the First Sergesnis writing card, and if it
Goes not succeed the first time, try il again. 1t
is bound to attract them who would Otherwise
not he interested
Past Col. Willis y. Barber, of Meriden, has
been appointed Hospital Steward" OF the
staf OF Col. Burpee, of the 4th Regiment, c.
NC.
Does the resignation of Past Col. il. w. Yves.
selle as Captain Of Camp 81. Litchfield. mean
that he is preparing himself for higher honors?
William II. Mallory Camp il, Bridgeport.
held picnic last week and played a game of
ball with an outside club and were beaten but
il was the first time that their c ub has been
beaten. They netted about $50 for the general
fund.
Tie resignation OF First Lieutenant Jackson.
-. I'LL.
accepted, and Second Lieutenant johnson
elected to fill vacancy. The new officer is in
every way ably qualified to fill the new posi-
ton, and Will no doubt make himself SO popu-
lar that he will earn the reward OF higher
Office before long. The Camp will hsve an ex-
cursion to Glen Island, Aug. "a. FAYER.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The 18th annual Encampment OF the New
Ham pshire Veterans Association will be held
at The Weirs Sept. 3, 4, and 6, according to
the usual custom. Brothers attending this Re-
union are requested 10 carry blankets with
them. The Sons of Veterans Headq uarters will
be open the entire week. The building will be
in care Of Commander w. s. Wiley. Let all
brothers appear in uniform, if possible. The
usual reduced rates on all railroads.
The Commander has received and accepted
an invitation from the Department Commando
of the GAR. to be present and take part
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be held at The Weirs, "Wednesday, Sept. a; and
be desires that all brothers that are so situated
wall attend If possible.
The Sons Of Veterans building at The Weirs
known as Barracks 4. has been put in repair;
the roof has been shinglcd, and water, sinks,
chairs tables, etc, have been put in. As much
improvement as was possible has been made
considering the small amount Of money laid
out. The brothers are invited TO make this
building their Headquarters when at The Wers
The Commander will be glad to see all brothers
al the bnilding aud all will be expected 10 go
there aud register. Brothers who may be at
The Weirs with their families for a day only,
will find this a good place TO leave wraps, lunch
baskets, etc.