The National tribune., 1896-12-24
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from Various Divisions---Elec-
ton of Officers, etc
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rake Endorses The
National Tribune-Union Defenders Day.
Other Matters of Importance Called TO
the Attention Of the Brethren.
HEADQUARTERS CoMMANDERY-IN.C CHIEF.
Sons OF VETERANS, U. S. A., I.
READING, Pa, Dec. 10. 1895. }
General Orders No. 2,
Series Of 1896.
At the Encampmept of the Commandery- in.
Chief, held in Louisville, the following resou-
ton was unanimously adopted. and is mere
by promulgated:
Resolved That to the Grand Army OF the Repuo-
lie we once more extend our sincere love anu re.
spect; that we deplore the sorrowu iac. 1r 1vs
their ranks are becoming thinned by DEATH ana we
pledge ourselves with renewed energy TO perform
our highest duty to them and make ourselves y, e.,
worthy to gradually take up the grand WORK sneS
have so nobly performed.
Il Is with unbounded pleasure that We can
announce the hearty promise Of support Tor
the advancement of our interests " COM
mander-iu. Chief Thaddeus 8. Clarkson.
Following corrections and reyisons IN tne
Ritual were adopted upon Recommendation oy
the committee at the Encampment oil the LON
mandery.in-C Chief. held at Louisville. Iney
are hereby promulgated, with directions tna'
oil Rituals be SO corrected:
That portion of instructions for the move
ment of the square contained in brackets on
page % to read as follows:
sergeant of the Guard marches to front
of Captains station; at his command the ad-
vance guard about face the escort and recruit
left face.'"
On page %, next to last line. substitute "es-
cort in lieu of Sergeant of Guard"
On page 80 add to instruction OF Sergeant OF
Guard in brackets at top of page, and gives
command Twos left"
The membership is congratulated on the
fact that we have succeeded in enlisting the
assistance of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE wash
ington, D. c., in the upbuilding OF our Order.
Since the Louisville Encampmsnt timely and
excellent references to our Order in tho said
publication have appeared in every issue. The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE is making strenuous efforts
to build up the Sons of Veterans into COM
manding strength and influence. 1t IS san
guine that this can be done, and is devotlng
much time, energy, and great ability 70 the
work. With its great circulation and wide
reaching influence it is Q welcome and most
powerful ally. We are glad to call the atten-
ton of the membership to it, and to urge upon
them to give it tho heartiest cooperation ana
assistance. Let each aud every brother con-
slider The NATIONAL TRIBUNE his paper.
Write freely to the editor on any subject con-
nected with the good of our Order. Send hlm
any items of interest concerning the Camps
and brethren in his locality, and do whatever
can be done to call the attention OF other MEM
| beers. and those who should become members.
| to the paper. This will greatly help to bring
the membership in all parts of the country into
closer communication.
| Division Commanders are requested to urge
upon Camps the importance of sending COM
| plete rosters of their membership to the adj
| dress of this journal Immediately.
| The attention of Division Commanders IS
called to the fact that it is too early to pre-
| pare for the proper observance by all Camps of
| Upion Defenders Day. Feb. IL. 1897. Rev.
| Somerville Light, Chaplain Chief. Wabash,
Ind, will prepare . suitable form Of service for
the observance of the event, and Chaplains OF
Divisions should Immediately be instructed to
report to him upon PRONUNCIATION of this order.
| The charter of Francis c. Green Camp, l,
Division of Rhode Island, has been revoked
| and declared forfeited upon recommendation OF
| the Division Commander.
| Advantage should be taken to have the i'm
stallations in all Camps be the means OF assem-
bling every member, with view of arousing
. new interest for the ensuing year in our en-
| tire membership.
The officers and staff of the Commandery-in.
| Chief extend to the membership throughout
| our great country Christmas greeting and best
wishes for happy and prosperous new year.
| By command Of J. L. RAKE, COMMANDMENTS
of;ciaI. r n HAMMER Ad;utant- General