The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-06-21

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on behalf of Garfield Camp of Waterville
and Phil Sheridan Camp, to hold tn,
| next meeting with them and upon count
OF the votes of the delegates it was voted
that the next Encampent be held at Free.
port, at the usual time in June.
The seating capacity of the hall was
thoroughly tested, and many were Obliged
| to remain standing during the evening.
| The exercises began with a band concert
by Wheeler s band, given from 7.30 to
p. M, when Gen. S. Clifford Belcher was
| introduced as the master of ceremonies.
Prayer was then offered, followed by a
| selection from the band after which
Division Chaplain Rev. W. A. Atchley,
a member of S. G. Belcher Camp, was
the camp and the citizens of the town, an
address of welcome.
| Col. r. L. Whitcomb of Portland, re-
sponded ON behalf of the division, and
assured the reverend gentleman that the
town people could feel assured that their
hospitality was most heartily appreciated,
and that all of the encampment were
| greatly indebted to them for the many
| favors
The next number was a sleection by
the band, after which Department Com
mander w. H. Green of Portland, re-
spond ed to the topic, "The Grand Army
of the Republic. .
His remarks were of an eulogistic
nature and presented the weak spots that
were fast showing themselves in the 6.
A. X, and urged upon the Sons OF
Veterans the Importance Of holding them
selves in readiness to assume some of the
many responsibilities now borne by the
G. A R.
Commander Greenes remarks were
listened to with marked attention, and
he was frequently applauded. Immediate
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rendered by Mrs Mary Elwell Stackpole
The next topic, ''The Sons of Veter-
ans. "
"Wake in our breats the living fires
The holy faith that warmed our sires, "
was very fittingly responded to by Hon.
W. H. Looney of Portland and Past Col.
Charles e. Merrill of Auburn. The re-
marks of these brothers were of an high
order, and showed the wish of the in
diyidual members that they may at all
times peconsidered assworthy of assuming
the responsibilities of the future.
These toasts were followed by music
from the band, after which the topic was
announced as 'sThe Ladies' Aid" and
was very ably responded to by Mrs. J. d.
Williams of Portland, and Past Colonel
e. K. Gould of Rockland.
These responses were followed by a
reading given by Miss Anna W. Clark,
which was well received.
Hon. Leroy f. Carleton was then in
PRODUCED and spoke very effectively on
"Maine in the War, ;" showing as he did
the noble part borne by the troops of the
Pine Tree State.
A solo was then rendered by Mrs. Stack
pole, after which Colonel-elect
Chatto was introduced and re-
ceived amid great applause.
The Colonel-elect extended his thanks for
the honor conferred and asked that the
same hearty cooperation be given him
that had been given the retiring officers
At the close of the remarks the mem
bers of the S. of v, G. A. R., W. r. c.,
and Ladies' Aid were invited to the g.
A. R., where an "Army supper had
been prepared.
From the way the tempting viands
disappeared before the soldiery guests it
is safe to say that all were eaten with a
relish.
: The Encampment has been well at
tended, and large amount of business
has been transacted, but above all, it h as
been q sad encampment because of the
loss of the several valued members during.
the past year.
The Encampment adjourned last eve
ming and all the delegates returned to
their respective homes on the nine o'clock
train.
LADIES' AID SOCIETY.
The second day of the convention of the
Ladies' Aid of the Division, convened
this morning at 9 a. M, at which session
the reports of officers were received and
the usual committees appointed Among
the matters of general interest acted upon
at this session, was the matter of allow
ing each society three members as dele
gates to the division meetings
The report of the secretary and treasurer
show hattering results and the officers
who are now about to retire are to be con-
graduated upon their noble efforts.
Interesting reports were made by the
several committees, which were most
heartily received.
4 At the election of officers the following
were elected and installed by Past
9aptain F. B. W. WEIGH of Por6land
President-Mrs. J. ID. Williams, Port
land.
Vice President-Mrs. B. E. Dunbar,
Wateryille
Council-Miss Estelle Priest, Water
vile; Mrs. Lillian Joy, Brunswick; Eva
L Shorey, Bridgeton.
Chaplain-Alrs. Estelle Ransted, Water
vile.
Division Inspector-Mrs. Emma Arm
strong, Bridgton.
MASTERING and Installing Officer-Rose
Gilman White, Waldoboro
Chief of Staff-Mrs. EmmaI Farms
worth, West Pembroke.
Delegate at Large to National Encamp-
ment-Miss Fronia A. Miller, Waldoboro
Alternate at Large to National Encamp
men Nellie Tozier, Pittsfeld.
Delegate to National Encampment-
Mrs. Gertie Prescott, Pennington.
Alternate to National Encampment-
Miss Nettie Curtis, Auburn
Are Prevented from Testifying.
Boston, June ga netition from