The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-12-03
THE DIVISIONS.
CONNECTICUT.

CONNECTICUT
T. B. Robinson Camp, %. Bristol. was in.
spectsd Nov by A. w. Hitchcock. of Meriden,
who was accompanied by delegations from Camp
2, Of Mcriden, and Camp 12, Of WaIlingford.
There was also present delegation from Camp
g. of Waterbury. After the inspection L. A. s.
served banquet in honor of the Camp and
visiting brethren.
MINNESOTA.
Maj stodieck, Junior Vice Commander Of
the Minnesota Division, inspected st. Paul
Camp, l. the other evening. The detail in
charge of the muster ceremony showed great
skill and every man displayed familiarity with
the ceremony. The inspecting officer compli-
mented the Camp upon its excellence. The
Camp was organized Feb. 4. 1885. and has been
one Of the best in the country ever since A
number of its original members were present
at the inspection. Capt Meade is justly proud
of his command. The Captain has worked hard
with the Camp, and the high standing of the
organization is largely due to his efforts. The
entire ritual was exempli6ed. Captains Scott,
Foss and Wilson, of Camps 4, and 10, Of
Minneapolis, were present. large number Of
visiting members of the GAR. heartily ap-
plauded the Camp. At the conclusion of the in
spection, a Campfire was held, at which re-
marks were made by Capt II. A. Castle. Com.
mander Mahan, of Acker Post; Rev. Mr. Nc
Kinley, and others Music was furnished by
the Camp orchestra.
NEW YORK.
Glidden Camp 8. and Cleary Camp. $50,
Rochester, were inspected the other evening.
The Inspectors were G. D. Higgins, of Seneca
Falls and Past Captain Henry Mente, of Camp
so, Ithaca.
After the inspection of Cleary Camp, the
members fell into line and marched to the
home of Capt. Charles II. Struble, on Troup
street, where luncheon was served. Besides
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C. A. Glidden Camp were present. Capt. j. NJ.
Diven, of Camp n. Elmirs, and Lieut.. c. E.
Allen and Private c. c. Bordwell, of the same
Camp. were in the city for the purpose of at
tending the inspections and also attended the
dinner. After the repast, war stories were told,
| and the Sons settled down and discussed things
| of Importance concerning the Order. Some
| good music enlivened the occasion, land the
| party separated at late hour.
| The charter of w. Z. Cross Camp, 154, OF
| Amsterdam, has been revoked by the Com.
| mander- Chief, on recommendation of the
Division Commander.
| The next Division Encampment is to be held
at Auburn, June. 1897. Plans are already
| under way to make this the finest Encamp o.
ment yet held The committee and mem bers
of Myers Camp, 80, coupled with their efficient
| Ladies' Aid Society, are enthusiastic workers
| and with the direct cooperation Of the vicinity
| Camps there is every reason to believe that
| those who attend the Auburn Encampment
| will have their expectations fully realized.
| OREGON.
Orrin L. Clark, Lieutenant Colonel, Division
of Oregon, was born in Claremont, Mimi, 2s
years ago. He is a son of John L. Clark, OF
Co. ID, 9th Ind, and Troop K, 4th q. s. Cav.
who died recently from the effects of six month;
in Andersonville and other Southern prisons
The subject of this sketch is charter membe,
Of Ben Harrison Camp 2, Corvallis Ore, where
he resides. He has held nearly all the offices
in the Camp. and was elected to the office Of
Lieutenant-Colonel at the Division Encamp
| ment held at Independence, Ore, last June
He Is an enthusiastic worker in the cause
His occupation is that Of bookkeeper.