The National tribune., 1897-02-25

A circular letter addressed to the GAR. in
behalf of our Order, urging the comrades of
the Grand Army of the Republic to organize
Camps and requesting them to aid and nourish
the Camps requiring the same and now in exist
ence, has been promulgated from these Head
quarters to all Posts. through the various De-
partment Headquarters, upon the following en-
dorsemeut and approval of Communicating
Chief r. 8. Clarkson and AdJt.Gen. Charles E.
Burmester:
General Orders. A.
"HEADQ'R rs GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
Omaha NEB., Jan. z, 1897. J
Recognizing that our sons must take up the
work we soon shall lay aside-and recognizing
also the great Importance OF organization In
their ranks as we'll as our own, the Commander
in Chief most heartily commends to all Com.
manders and comrades the address issued by
the Commando in Chief of the Sons Of Vet
Grams, directs that it be read III every Post. and
asks their hearty cooperation in sustaining
| Camps already organized, and in the organiza-
ton of new ones"
We are greatly indebted to Comrades Clark
son and Burmester for their favor and kind
ness, and for the assurances of CO operation and
moral support from the various Department
Commanders and Assistant Adjutants.General
| we are deeply obligated.
These circulars, giving full instructions as to
the organization of Camps of Sons of Veterans,
have been promulgated to all of the 5000 Posts
of the Grand Army of the Republic in the
| country. The result cannot be but beneficial.
Brothers: The eyes of the Veterans of the
GAR are upon you. Be true to your trust.
| Prove yourself worthy by your conduct and
| bearing of the confidence reposed in you when
| you were permitted to become Son of Vet
| eran, and show "how excellent it is for vet
erans sons to dwell together"
- nb4trIa yoof IN
| with the various GAR. Posts in their Divs-
ions on the subject of organization and assist.
! ance, and supply all with the Constitution,
| Rules, and Regulations blank application for
| charter, and such information As may be OF
benefit and necessary for the organization OF
| new Camps. Let all Division Commanders
| comply with this at once.
| 1t is hoped The NATIONAL TRIBUNE. Wash
ington, d. G., in its efforts to build up the mem.
| bership of our Order will be assisted and APP
| preciated by all.
| By communication from Past Inspector. Gen.
| Fred G. StillsOn, Chairman Of the Committee on
! Ritual, at the Encampment of the Commandery-
| in-Chief of 1896, held at Louisville, KY, Ser
| eeant of the Guard" was intended instead of
| First Sergeant" under caption "Balloting on
| Candidates." page 135, Proceedings 18th Annual
Encampment. The sentence as corrected
should read: "That at the election Of candi-
dates the Sergeant of the Guard" shall present
| the ballot box to the Second and First Lieuten-
ant in order named," etc. This correction
should be noted and observed.
Following Camps have had their charters re-
| voked on proper recommendation: Nebraska
Division: Camps %. 65, SO. 80, 1O2, 11s. 163.
Divisions will hold their annual Encamp-
| ments as follows:
| Observation-Disclosures May 1914.
Misunderstanding, May 40.
! The Commander-in-C Chief desires to COM
mend to all Camps the excellence of the Ladies'
Aid Societies of the Sons Of Veterans and
earnestly urges that societies be organized in
connection with Camps.
| By command of
j. L. RAKE, Commander. in Chief.
| Official:
III. II. HAMMER, Adjutant. General.