The National tribune., 1895-08-08
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisioas-ElectIoasa On.
Officers, etc.
COLORADO.

Ouiccrtp cLCs
COLORADO.
Having been elected and installed Conn
mander Of the Division az the Encsm pdsens
held at Greeley. July 3-6. George II. Frye
has assumed command, and established Head
quarters at New Windsor.
The following is a complete roster of Division
officers: Com, George II. Frye Now Windsor=
5. '. C.. A. II. Hoffman. Denver; j. " C. e.
). Clapp Canyon City Q. ~, Chas. A. Jackson
Denver. Division Council, F. Fl. bennington,
Colorado Springs; G. II. Mcneil, New Windsor;
F. VI. Thompson. Denver. Representatives to
the National Encampment: Delegate at Large,
+. III. Gordon, Greeley Aforementioned II.
A. Edm0nds, Greeley Delegate, A. @. Patton,
Greeley Alternate. +. VI. Thompson, Denver.
Commander Frye has appointed the follow
ing staff: Surg, @. w. DeFOrest Laramie,
Wyo.; Chap, l.. S. Day. Boulder; AdIt r. e.
Hanna. New Windsor; ms, George S. MIlons,
Colorado Springs; Mastering Officer. DIN q.
Reed. Fort Collins; Judge-Adyoeste. Myron 9.
Lewis, Leadville.
At the 10th annual Encampment, acting
under provisions of Sec. s. Art. w., Chap. I'LL,
C., K. and r., the Office Of Qusrtermsster was
made elective. the term of Office WAS fxed &C
two years, and the location Of the Quarter
masters Office was established in Denver.
IL was voted TO hold the 11th annual En-
campment at Denver at the same time OF the
GAR Encampment
The Commander regrets eedingly the fact
that the Adjutants consolidated report when
published, will show a condition OF affairs by
no means gratifying. While it is = pleasure to
announce the formation aud muster during the
past quarter Of new Camps at Fort Morgan and
at Hotchkiss, 10 is with sorrow that he learns
that several old reliable Camps, whose names
have been tower Of strength for years past,
have failed in their reports for recent quarters.
1t is the intention Of the present administra-
ton to use every effort toward the upbuildisg
Of the Order throughout the Division, and the
Commander earnestly asks the united supports
of every Camp and each member Of the DiVis-
ion.
CONNECTICUT.
believe that not enough Sons of Veterans
are actually interested in the space that The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE has given to that Order.
One of the reasons is that the quality Of the
material that Is furnished by CORRESPONDENTS
is of interest to only thsoe who wrote it. In
writing about my Division, I try to write
something that will be Just as interesting TO a
brother in California as it is to those residing
where il was written.
And matter that is common to all at this
time is, who will succeed Gen. Bundy. We do
not expect him to succeed himself, nor is is
known that he has expressed a desire in that
direction. There are, no doubt, many available
candidates. coming from all parts Of the coun-
try, but il is very early to know who will get
the desired Office.
The location of the Encampment would fndf.
cate that the Middle Divisions would have the
best representations but it is hoped that New
England Divisions will come out in force, and
show their hands. With this result. what Is TO
hinder the election of Past Col. n. W. Vessels,
of Litehfeld, Conn?
1t is fact testified to by all that he is one OF
the best qualified men in the Order By reason
of his long standing in the Sons of Veterans
which has given to him all the honor it posi-
sibly could, save Command or in Chief; in mill
tary standing which is of such character that
ne is considered authority all questions con-
corning that Department, and by his political
which is one of great honor to him.
self, being an Aid on the staff of Gov. Coffin, Of
Connecticut.
If anyone can advance one single reason that
would show why he should not be the next
choice of the Encampment, we will withdraw
Dr. if they can pick better mao, one more capa-
bic or deserving, to him we would most happily
give our support.
This matter is no idle tale but one that is
presented Tor the careful consideration of all
who make up the next National Encampment.
By the election of Col. VESSELS we know that
we should make rapid progress, as he ia famous
IS an organizer and sustainer Of Camps which
ian be proved by his record in Office, and that
IS just what we want at this time.
Great energy must be displayed by the next
Commanser TX ne would restore our Order 10
It's previous prominence. and take up the work
hat has been given Us TO do for the Grand
Army of the Republic.-FAYER.
Brother F. L. Perham has resigned his CONS
mission Adjutsnt, and Past Commander W.
Y. Evans has been appointed to succeed him.
The following have been appointed on the
taft of the Division Commander: Chap, W.
4. Davis. Maysville; ms, Past Com. w. r.
aeain, greensboro; NJ. o., B. F. McClellsnd7
Surg. VIM. Tucker. Greensburg5
Iudge-Advocate, g. G. Moore, williamsburg
special Aid, A. w. Vogle, Louisville.
Two Camps have been mustered since last
rider issued by Col. Evans; viz, Camp, 5. Hods
ienvills, o. G. Eweus Captain 6, Princeton,
}. Durett, Captain, and applications have been
made for Camps at Fordsville and Somerset
which will be mustered as soon as proper arr
can be made.
W. Fl. Hays, of Royersford, instituted new
Camp at ConshOhOcken July 81. It will be-
known as George Smith Camp, 257. The GAR.
mas taken quite interest in the Camp, and
will do all in its power to make it success.
The following officers were elected: Capt, 9.
silk; First Lieut., J. Daniels; Second Lieut.,
Hefen finger; First Serg't, G. Wilmer Logan;
D M., W. Horn.