Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-16

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General order No. s has been issued
by Dept. Com. B. Cannon, jr., of the
Vermont G. A. r., and includes the
following appointments: e. S. ST.
monds, Post 10, North Craftsbury, to
be Assistant Inspector of District No.
II, vice Augustus Paddock, resigned.
Aides de camp, James Everson, Post
IA, Rutland r. G. Minkler, Post 90,
Fairfax, H. l.. Small honorary, Oma-
ha, Neb.
Referring to Memorial day the orders
say: 1.-The near approach of Memorial
Day with its hallowed influences, when
memory takes us back to the years
when we stood shoulder to shoulder
and shared the dangers of camp and
field, is the time of the year best suited
for the Grand Army to recruit its ranks.
as the solemn services of the day must
revive in the breasts of all who wore
the blue and have not seen fit to join us,
memories that are dear to them, and
they would gladly unite and become
USEFUL IllSliluSlS VI Jul OluSI IL lis bllu-
cipies and purposes We're explained.
Why should not all share in the benefits
of our peaceful organization? Pride in
our Green Mountain state should make
US endeavor to excel (pro RATA in the
number added to our rolls during the
year. Yet the nobler motive of trater-
nifty should be our inspiration. Show
to those who have so far held aloof
from us that it is an honor that only
those who possess an honorable dis
charge can enjoy. Point out the great
good that has been accomplished for
the soldier and soldiers widow and or
phan. Urge upon them the duty they
owe their comrades, who have been
working in their interests so many
wears, and point out the necessity of co
operation Of all the soldiers of the late
war;
Referring to the Woman's Relief
Corps and Sons of Veterans, Command
er Cannon says: "Side by side with
the Grand Army stands the Womans
Relief Corps. Banded together as they
are for noble purpose every encourage
ment should be given this organization
of the patriotic women of our land, and
| would urge the Posts in this depart
ment who have not already done so to
organize Relief Corps, as nothing can
be more conducive to the upbuilding Of
our order than the fostering of this
grand, charitable and loyal band of true
womanhood. The active support of the
loyal ladies of a community is of ines
Unable value to any post. They assist
us in our charitable work. They bring
additions to our relief fund; are indis-
pensable at our entertainment and
camp-fires; aid us on Memorial Day and
by their beautiful services make the &C.
casion more impressive. They assist in
large degree to teach patriotism and
loyalty to the flag, and it is to them,
the loyal mothers, that we must largely
look for the education of the rising gen
Grafton in the principles of freedom,
order and good government. In them
the Grand Army has never met doubt
or GOODNESS. Therefore | beseech you
comrades to aid and encourage them
all in your power and bid them God
speed in their grand and noble work
| desire to call the attention of the COM
rades to this patriotic organization, the
Sons of Veterans, our lawful heirs. We
are growing old, comrades. Facts are
stubborn things and try as we may to
convince ourselves and others that we
are not, the hating step and gray heads
are constant reminders that we are no
longer the boys of 81. With these re-
minders constantly before us, the ques-
ton as to who will carry forward the
| work of our cherished organization
when the last old comrade shall have
passed away, naturally presents itself
| for our consideration, to which there
can be but one auswer-Our boys. They
claim no privileges for themselves but
have for years been bringing their offer
ings and laying them on the altar of
the Grand Army. Then let us assist
them in every way possible in their
grand work and encourage and strength
Ell their organization for their work in
the years that lie before them.n
The following is an extract from an
order of the commander of the Vermont
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., dated May
8: Let us unite with the Grand Army
of the Republic in the solemn observ-
ance of the day. Let us give abundant
evidence of the pride and pleasure we
| feel in being admitted to the inmost
| fellowship with our fathers in their
most halloWed service, and thus inspire
| in them the firm confidence that we
will be faithful to their memory and
their sacred trust when their helpful
pIcSclICS Us no Hunger WIN us.
| The division now numbers 43 camps
and 992 members in good standing, and
these figures are likely to be increased
| before June.
The St. .Johnsbury Republican says:
"Members. of Company d do not hest
tate to express disappointment at the
choice of Fairlee as the location of the
next annual muster, for they, in COM
mon with the rest of the regiment, had
looked forward with pleasant anticipa-
ton to the holding of muster on the
permanent camp ground at Fort Ethan
Allen, where troop of the regular
army is stationed. 1t is claimed that
the special camp grounds there ass igned
the militia could not be cleared in sea-
son for the holding of muster this year,
hence the decision in favor of Fairlee. u
AS long as the grounds at Ft. Ethan
Allen could not be put in shape for this
year Fairlee is very wise choice. 1t
is an ideal place for an encampment,
on the shores of one of the most beauti-
| full lakes in Vermont away from all
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