Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-07-08
Sons of Veterans.

Annual Convention of tine Ladies'
( Aid Societies. Elected
4 Reports, Etc.
I One of the most social and enjOya-
BILE encampments ever held was that at
Lyndonville last week commencing
Tuesday evening with a reception at
the G.. A. II. hall given by the w. X
| G. to the visitors. Refreshments were
served and remarks were made by the
prominent Sons of Veterans present
and also by Mrs. Blackmer, the
president of the Ladies' Aid societies.
The encampment proper was opened
"Wednesday morning by Commander
A. |. Howe of Brattleboro. The
morning session was devoted to APP
pointing committees and to the report
of the committee on credentials.
In the afternoon reports of officers
were made and also those of most of
the committees.
A resolution was introduced en-
dorsing Past Col. Charles X. Darling
of Boston for commander-in-ehief
This was received with much enthu-
siasm and carried with cheer. Col.
Darling is favorite in the Green
Mountain division, as he is a Chelsea
boy, being the son of Hon. James X.
Darling. lie now has the solid sup
port Of the New England division,
which is very gratifying to his candi-
dacy.
a very lengthy discussion on the
system OF camp inspection was pro-
voked by the remarks of Surgeon h.
w. Sault, who outlined many of its
glaring faults and told wherein the
system might be improved. The re-
suits Of the past few years have not
compensated for the money expended.
Ii is safe to say that with the resolu-
ton adopted the inspection will be
done this year in a more thorough
manner and with less expense.
Wednesday evening a band con-
cert was given, which was followed
by campfire that was very interest
ing. An address of welcome was
given by Comrade O. G.. Chase, which
was responded to by Surgeon +. W. |
Sault and short address was given
by w. w. Lapoint of Barre. Read
ings and music completed the pro-
gram. After this a social dance was
given.
Thursday morning after some ron
tine business these officers were elected |
without strife except in two instances:
w. w. Lapointof Barre, commander;
+. J. Wiley of Lyndonville. senior
vice commander; +. G.. Wilson of
Morrisyille, junior vice commander;
A. |. Howe of Brattleboro, w. w.
Rogers of Hardwick, II. b. Sturte-
want of East Fairfield, division coun-
ell; Glenn A. wilkins of Underhill,
elegate-at-large to national encamp-
ment; +. NJ. Crosby of st. Johnsbury |
and +. +. Carlisle of Chester, dele
gates. The delegates We're authorized
to choose their own alternates.
These officers were installed by Re-
firing Commander Howe, who was
presented with a past colonies silver
cross in very appropriate speech by
Commander Lapoint. After giving
three rousing cheer; for the Lyndons
vile camp for its hospitality, the en-
adjourned.
The time and place of holding the
next encampment has been left with
the commander, senior and junior
vice commanders.
In the afternoon prize target shoot
was held by the Lyndonville Rod and
Gun club, in which many of the Wis
itors participated. One person whose
presence was missed more this year
than any one else among the many
absentees was Past Colonel 4.
I. Griswold of Bennington, who has
attended every encampment until
This one. Only one other person ex-
ceeds him in this record. Past Col.
George Z. Terrill of Underhill, who
has attended every one up to the pres
ent time.
5. j. LOOMS Camp, No. -, under
whose auspices the encampment was
held, entertained the visitors in right
royal style. Everything was done to
make the stay pleasant, not only by
he members of the camp but by the
;. A. r., w. r. c. and the citizens in
general.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Commander Howe in his report
tated the exact condition of the di-
'ision. Although with a less num-
Der of camps and members than re-
ported last year, he thought the divis- ,
on was on good solid basis. He
bought the financial condition very
much improved and turns over a good :
um. During the past year Col. Dud-
ey X. Andross camp, No. "a, was :
mustered March 10th, with "a char
er members, by Surgeon F. w. Sault. :
This promises to be one of the best
amps in the division. His recon-
for the coming year did
lot vary much from those of his
u edecessors.
Adiutant Boyden made the follow
ng report in part:
Camps in good standing at date of
asst encampment were "a, with l,2lS
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