The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-05

The members of Camp No. III, Pa
triotic Order Sons of America, cele-
brated the fifteenth anniversary OF
their organization lin the lodge room
of the Auditorium last night The af-
fair surpassed any of its nature yet
held by this lodge.
Tho following programme was car
ried out, in the presence of large
audience:
Overture, "Salutation" .......... Orchestra
Opening Address ...........F. V. Hartzeli
Recitation ............ Miss Hazel Eopewell
selection .....................Ma teuar'et'e
Selection. among the Roses. Orchestra
Recitation ............ Miss Hazel Hopcwell
History of the Camp.......J. L. Hopewcll
Selection, Celestial Overture. Orchestra
The following history of the camp
was given by John U. Hopewell:
Washington camp, No. III. Patriotic
Order Sons of America. was instituted In
Ostcrhout's hall on the evening of May
so. 1887, with twenty-one chartered rnein-
bcrs. The officers of the camp being j.
L.. Hopewell. president: S. Il. Silkman,
vice president; u. M. Putney. secretary;
n. M. Maynard. treasurer. The institu-
tion took place in Osterhout hall and was
attended by prominent members of the or
der from the state and Past District
President George w. Hand was installing
officer. The following persons were pro-
posed and their names enrolled: Is. r..
Bedell L. c. Dunier. d. T.. Miller. II. G.
Tcrwilliger, c. r. Miller, j. L. Hopewell,
d. NJ. Putney. Edward L. Benjamin. s.
+. Silkman, Ed NJ Pennypacker. s. n.
Nyhart II. 3. Briggs, G. t. Putncy. NJ.
c. Smith, George +. Athcrton, l.. A.
Rifenberry, B. NJ. Athcrton. George A.
Bigclow. T. NJ Maynard, C. NJ. Maynard.
j. M. Sherman. j. II. Scharar. w. A.
Gcddes. c. f. Ward. Edward f. Wells
Washington camp, No. III. was not a
now camp at that date. In 1860 the camp
was in full power in this section and
many of the older residents belonged to it.
The call for troops in 1861 caused the fire
on the altar to go out and it was not re-
kndled until May 3O 1857 and it has
burned slowly but brightly ever since.
During these fifteen years. we have
received into our ranks many of the most
prominent young men of this city and
today the roster Nof the camp is Il most
excellent one We have initiated in all
these years over two hundred persons,
but tonight we have but sevcnty-four
members. We have received in round
figures the sum of St545 in dues and have
paid out the sum of $1,000. Tho money Of
the camp is In good. safe condition. and
the funds carefully guarded and invested.
We have been fortunate as to number of
deaths In our camp. In all Of these years,
out of all the members named. but four
deaths have occurred and out of this
number only three were beneficial. Four
of our departed ones now fill graves of
honor and each year, on Memorial Day,
beautiful silk flag is placed upon the
resting place OF our departed brethren.
/ could say very much regarding the
history of this camp, but history. to out
siders, is not interesting. want to say,
however. to all who are interested in the
fostering of American institutions, that
we will welcome you to our ranks at any
time. We advocate only that winch Is
honest. true and good. We do not ask
you to do anything that will interfere
with your religion, your politics. or your
honor. as man, but exact only that
which will make man one of Gods most
noble creatures.
To the young men especially do we Of
fer Inducements. We want your COM
pany, your presence and your aid in tho
fostering of American institutions. We
advocate free school system, oppose a
union of church and state, as a ruling
power but insist that a man should ac-
knowledge God as the Supreme Ruler or
the universe. / give herewith a recapitu-
lation of the condition of the finances:
Total cash received for dues, s6545
Paid for rent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
salary Observation-Disclosures. 300
General expenses ........................1.O 900
ItcIeI ..................,,,,,,o 9 43J
Funeral expenses and donations. ...... 500
Invested, bank and cash ............ Go
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SG ,IS