The National tribune., 1902-10-16
SONS OF VETERANS.
Important Work Accomplished at
the 2ist Annual Encampment.

stitute Hall, in this city. commencing
Oct. .. at 10 o clock. forenoon. The Off
GERS of the Commandery-in- Chief assem-
bled at the Ebbitt House an hour earlier,
and were escorted TO the hall by n detail
of officers OF the Minute Men. in their
striking Continental uniforms OF buff and
blue, commanded by Col. NJ. A. Winter,
and battalion, fully armed and equip
ped. of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.
The Encampment was called to order by
Maj. T.: X. Campbell. Commander-in-
Chief. The roll call was responded to by
the following National Officers: Senior
Vice Chief s. s. Horn. of
Pennsylvania: Junior Vice Commander-in-
Chief II. 5. Thompson. of Rhode Island:
Adjutant-General Charles $. Davis. OF
Washington, ID. c.: Assistant Adjutant-
General o. III. Budlong. of Washington.
-. c.; Quartcrmaster-General Fred f.
Bolton. of Massachusetts; Assistant
non. of Massachusetts; Judge-Advocate-
General Raphael Tobias. of New York:
hapia;n-in-C Chief Rev. Howard Wilbur
Ennis. of New York; Members OF the
Council-in-Chief, +. +. Buck, Illinois: C.
J. Post, Michigan; James b. Adams, New
Jersey.
At the conclusion of the roll-call the
COmmandcr-in-C Chief announced as the
Committee on Credentials Adjutant-Gen-
eral Charles $. Davis, Arthur Il. Sphinx.
OF Rhode Island: l.. w. Friedman. of
Alabama and Tennessee: James r. Sci
bert. of Illinois; and \. b. Coffnberry. OF
Michigan. \ recess was taken to give
this committee time TO examine the Gre
dentials of delegates and make its report
to the Encampment.
After recess the Committee reported,
showing at that time about 100 delegates
present Later the number was increased
by new arrivals to nearly 200.
COMMITTEES.
The following committees were appoint
ed to take charge of the various matters
that have come before the organization
for considerations:
Constitution and By-Laws-R. NJ. ].
Reed, Pennsylvania; u. NJ. Travis, Mas
saehusetts; II. V. Speelman, Ohio; Fred
erick J. Spear, Vermont; Raphael Tobias,
New York
Ritual and Ceremonies-James L.
Drake, Pennsylvania; Il. w. Alexander,
Pennsylvania; ii. H. Hammer, Pennsyl-
vania: l.. 3. Emery, New Hampshire; 6.
a. Geisler, Wisconsin.
Resoiut;ons-Charles F. Griffin, Illinois;
Frank X. Epson, Connecticut; George F.
Ogden, Indiana; J. Warren Phinney,
Maine; George N. White, West Virginia.
Officers Reports and Distribution of
Work.. L. Rake. Ohio; Frank Wilson,
California: &. b. Stadden, Illinois; c. E.
SaSAci. -hiuutSOtd, Is NJ.
Press-H. V. Speelman, n. G. Dustin,
II. +. Cowden.
On Visitation to Ladies' Auxiliary So
cieties-Matt. Spinkley and F. II. B. Ne
Dowell.
Commander-in-C Chief Campbell followed
with his annual address and report. which
were listened TO with marked attention. He
said among other things, that n concise
historical sketch of the organization and
growth of the Order should be prepared
and added to the Constitution and laws.
The importance of this must be apparent
to all.
Divisions, on the whole. are in fairly
good condition. The necessity of making
prompt quarterly returns is urged upon
all. The beneficial feature has been
adopted by many Camps and deserves
consideration and definite action.
The relations between our Order and
the Grand Army of the Republic" said
Commander-in-Chief Campbell, never
that provision for the admission of our
members to Posts of the Grand Army. as
guests, will he made law. If that should
,be done, the future success of our Order
is assured
The report of the Commander-in-C Chief
refers TO the proper observance of Flag
Day, and adds: 1T is fitting and proper
that that day should be classed in the list
of days to be celebrated by every Camp in
our Order. viz: Union Defenders Day,
Feb. II; Memorial Day, May 80; Flag
Day, June A."
1t is urged that the members of the
Order recognize the Importance of the
Ladies' Aid Society, which, it is stated,
should correspond in Importance to the
Sons of Veterans with the Woman's Re
lief Corps in its relations with the q. a.
X. The Daughters of Veterans are re-
ferred to in a similar strain.
AT an enormous expense. says Com
mander-in-C Campbell. the Sons of
Veterans Reserves of PENNSYLVANIA. a
magnificent military organization. COM
manded by efficient officers. and fully uni
formed. armed and equipped, at their own
expense, are here to furnish an escort to
the g. a. Il. For the first time in the
history of our Order the Sons of Veterans
will honor our fathers officially in the
grand parade and review. This distinc
tion was brought about through the efforts
of your Commander and the best friend
we have. Gen. Torrance. the Commander
in-Chief of the G. A. r.
The Commander-in-Chie concluded by
thanking the organization for the distin-
guished honor conferred upon him and
for the uniform kindness Of all the men,
bers. and made Il number of suggestions
for the consideration of the Encampment.
The reports of the Senior and Junior
Vice Chief. the Judge-Ad-
ocate-General and Chaplain-in-C We're
next read. The report of the Quarter
showed marked improve
ment in the financial condition of the Or
ganZat:on over last year. The total eX-
during the year were over So
600.
The report of Adjntant- General Davis
shows that 81 applications for Camp char
ters We're received during the year. and
that IS original charters We're prepared
and issued. Ten charter applications have
been approved and the Camps to which
they were issued are awaiting muster.
These reports were referred to the Com
mittee on Reports of Officers for examina-
ton and report.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The appearance of Commander-in-C Chief
Ell Torrance, of the G. \. r., before the
caused an outburst of genu-
inc enthusiasm. and continued applause.
With Gen. Torrance We're Hon. II. B. +.
Commissioner of the District
of Columbia: B. III. Warner, Chairman of
the Citizens Executive Committee, and
Barry Bulkley, Secretary of the Commit
tee. This distinguished party was es-
corted to the Encampment by Past Com
Charles Il. Griffin, of In
diana, and Il. C.. Parkinson. of New York.
Commissioner Macfarland delivered the
address of welcome, extending the free
dom of the city to the Sons of Veterans
on behalf of the citizens of the District
If Columbia. Past Commander in Chief
]. b. McCabe, of Massachusetts, respond
ID.
Amidst renewed enthusiasm and ap-