The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-18
THE DIVISIONS.
CALIFORNIA.

Frank C. shipley, Division Commander, in
General Orders 8, says:
"The ninth annual Encarn pment will convene
in Department. of the Supreme Court, Sacra-
mento, April %, at o'clock p. M, and all dele
gates are requested to be present at that hour,
so as not to cause any delay in the business of
the Encsmpmeut.
THE Division Headquarters will be estab-
blished at the Western Hotel during the En-
campment. meeting of the Division is called
to convene at these Headquarters on April 90,
at 10 o'clock a. m, to audit the books of the
Adjutant and Qusrtermaster.
The important duty of furnishing creden-
tials must not be overlooked by Captains:
Form for Past Captains; Form for delegates :;
Form 81 for slternatss. The credentials Of
sitting Captains will be their commission. No
brother will be allowed to vote or hold his seat
in the Encampment unless provided with his
credentials. All members of the Order while
at the session of the Encampment must wear
the membership badge, and all officers their
rank-strap. 1t Is also requested that full uni
form be worn.
Camps indebted to the Division for reports
First Sergeants, Qusrtermsster-Sergea or
Surgeons, or per capita tax, will not DO allowed
seats in the Encampment. These are the last
reports that will be made during this admins
tration, and it is hoped that all Camps will be
prompt so as to show as large an increase as
possible in the membership of the Division.
AN outline of the program for the week is
as follows: Monday, p. M, opening of En-
campment; evening reception at State Capt.
toll. Tuesday morning parade at 10 q. M;
afternoon, business session at p. M; evening,
performance at theater. Wednesday, business
session at 10 a. m. and 2 p. M; evening, Camp
fire and banquet. Thursday, excursion to Fol-
som Prison and dam.
"The past year, account of hard times,
has caused many hsrdships to the Division aud
its members, but yet we are happy to state that
there has been an increase OF both Camps and
membership. Your Commander has labored
earnestly for the upbuilding of this Division at
the expense of his own private affairs, and he
is glad to state that he has been successful to
some extent, but yet not as much as he wished
"These will be the last Orders issued by this
administration. and your Commander bids an
official farewell to the members of this Diyis-
ion."
CONNECTICUT.
Pursuant to an invitation, the members of
the southern part of Connecticut Division
held meeting at Stamford, where they were
the guests of John NJ. Simms Camp 49. Among
the Division officers present were Senior Vice
Commander Frank c. Bunten, Maj. G. Fayer
Sherman, Mastering Officer A. E. Lincoln, and
Capts. lie Strange, Bradley, Kirk and Bliss. G.
j. Nordqust Camp, "a, of the New York Diys-
ion, was present, under command of Lieut..
Spicer. A large delegation from both Hobbie
aud Minor Post was in attendance Many
speeches were made and they were of such q
nature that they commanded the respect of
every one present. The third degree was ex-
empifed on candidates from New Haven and
Stamford in very creditable manner.
strong effort Is being made to organize a
Camp at Norwslk South Norwalk. A new
Camp has been organized at Southington.
The resignation Capt. II. l.. Cooley, of Camp
Is, New Britain. has been accepted The res
gnation of Lieut. G.. b. Hammond, Camp As.
Rockville, has also been accepted. All Camps
are enjoying large increase in membership
just now. and it will prove of lasting benefit
to the Division.
The attention of Captains Is called TO their
STATS and are they capable of making credit
able appearance on Memorial Day during pa
rade? If not, no time should be lost in making
them capable ut once. Show to the veterans
that we are capable not only of perpetuating
their memory but of being able to do what
they did. Let all Camps approach nearer .
perfect work than ever before.
An effort is being made to take q very large |
delegation to Knoxville this Summer, as q very
low rate has been obtained. May they help to |
bring the next National Encampment nearer |
to the East.
It is quite possible that Connecticut may
present the name Of one Of her honorsd soma !