The National tribune., 1895-03-28

next ANIMAL Encampment of this Division. He
is charter member of Albert e. Martin Camp,
AGA. with Headquarters at Lockland, and is the
Senior Past Captain. Ever since his muster
into the Order Sept. 26. 1890. Capt. Stewart has
engaged in the work that confronte him with
the same spirit that characterizss him in all he
does.
Capt. Stewart Is a representative of that ele-
mcnt which believes in upbuilding the Order
through more effective work in the Cam o. aud
points to Camp aga as a pie of what earnest
aggressive work can accomplish. Another argu-
ment in his favor is that not yet has country
settlement been recognized in the roster of Di-
vision officers, and though situated IL miles
north of Cincinnati, this Camp is almost en-
trely isolated from those located in that CITY
Ths entire membership in Hamilton County is
a unit for Brother Stewart, as well as the south
western part of Ohio Capt. Stewart is 20
years of age, unmarried, and resides with his
mother at Loekland, where he has Just been
nominated as member of the village Council
He served throughout the year 1891 as Captain
of his Camp, and has held nearly all positions
on the staff, from Picket Guard to Chaplain.
At present he is Chairman of the Camp Council,
and 20 a visitor who calls to spend an evening
with 464, it will soon be noticed that in this
Camp the Council has placed itself in charge of
very arduous and important work. Under his
guidance the Camp Coancil serves as a triple
Camp, guarding its interests and serving as
advisors and couusellors when their services
are required.
Capt. Stewart is also Secretary of the Sons OF
Veterans Memorial Hall Co.. q newly incorpo-
rated body composed of the membership of
Albert f. Martin Camp. that has in coDtempla-
ton the erection Of a SIS, 600 Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall. For town of 3 900 population
this displays grit, if nothing else, and argues
one point for the progressive spirit that actuatss
these boys He is ever on the ebert to assist in
whatever will be for the benefit of the Order.
and when the Camp is requested to turn out at
funerals, on parade, or at patriotic gatherings,
Capt. Stewart is one of the first to summon the
boys to duty. He has long held the position OF
Historian of his Camp. and is engaged at pres
ent in writing complete history of its successes
aud triumphs. He says there no failures
to record. He is also Drillmaster of the Camp,
and under his careful teachings the MEM
bers of the Camp have attained great pro-
ficiency in drill. meeting every Monday night
an hour before Camp opens. when he gives them
exercise with their handsome new breechload-
ing Springfield rifles.
At recent meeting of Albert E. Martin
Camp the candidacy of Brother Stewart was
Endorsed and resolutions passed pledging him
its hearty support.-SoN OF VETERAN.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Charles L. John. Division Commander, Read
ing, in a circular letter, calls attention to the
act of the Legislature to provide for the dis
posal of the property of unincorporated ssso-
Citations organized for benevolent, charitable,
or beneficial purposes.
In explanation of the circular issued By Geo.
w, Rimer for finances to aid him in prosecut-
ing n case ut law, in which he is defendant, in
Luzerne County Court. the Commander an
nounced that Brother Rmsr was formerly q
member of the Division Council of this Diyis-
ion is comrade of the Oakland member
and Past Captain of COL L. c. Hardness Camp
169. Wilkes Barre. Brother Rimer is in need OF
funds to support his family and to secure the
presence in the above court of a number of his
witnesses, who reside in Virginia, where he
was for some time located. Contributions will |
be received by Capt. Fred A. De Mois, II East |
Susquehanna street, Wilkes Barre.
The Camps in Philadelphia have appointed a |
committee to erect pole and furnish a dag on |
the grounds of the Home for Aged Veterans |
and their Wives of this State. at Sixty-ffth |
aud Vine streets. Philadelphia. 1t is desired |
to have the flag and pole furnished by dona- |
tions from the Camps in the Division, and have |
the honor of showing our appreciation of this |
noble institution and its heroic inmates |
by the efforts of the Camps in the Penusyt- |
vania Division. r. NJ. Wright, 2280 Tulip |
street, is the Treasurer of the Flag Raising |
and contributions by Camps and |
brothers are requested to be sent to him.
Allen Camp. 9, Allentown, has appointed /
committee to arrange for the annual Encsmp- |
ment, which has been ordered to convene in /
that city June 8.
neat roster of the Pennsylvania Division |
has Just been issued. Besides che roster of the |
Division officers, and the name, location, meet
ing night and address of Captain of each
Camp, 1t contains much information useful to |
brothera