The National tribune., 1906-09-06

every way deserving of our continued,
energetic and substantial support. The
school is rapidly forging to the front,
and basing the belief on the rapid
strides that 1t is making, the time is not
far distant when Memorial University,
dedicated to the patriotic services of
the loyal men and women of war times,
and for which our Order of Sons Of
Veterans stands sponsor, will rank with
the leading Institutions Of learning OF
the country.
It is gratifying to announce that our
highly-esteemed brother, Rev. w. ].
Patton, is now the President Of the
Board of Trustees. and is in full charge
of the university's executive and educa-
tional work. This of itself adds inter-
est and gives impetus to the efforts that
are being set forth by Divisions, Camps
and individual members in behalf OF
the school. The Order has full faith In
the ability and integrity of Brother Pat
ton, and every one who knows him
realizes that whatever he may do will
be done faithfully, honestly and well. ;
Recommen dntions Adopted.
Following are some of the important
recommendations OF Commander-in-
Chief Speelman which were concurred
| in by the Encampment:
The adoption of a new or revised
Ritual
The appointment of a committee of
three to make investigation of the Off
| cial Organ question, and to report at
the Encampment of 1907.
The continuation of the per capita
tax for the coming year at nine cents
| per quarter, or So cents per year, per
member.
The purchase of all supplies for the
use of both the civic and military
branches of the Order by requisition
upon the office of the National Secre-
| tary, the revenue from Reserve sup
plies to go direct to Reserve Depart
ment Headquarters.
| So amend the Constitution as to add
| patriotic Instructor to the list of Off
GERS Of Camps. Divisions and the Com
mandery-in-Chief.
A more general observance of Me-
mortal and Union Defenders Days.
Designate the formation for Camps in
parades.
| Condition of the Order.
The condition of the Order, both nu-
merically and financially, occupies a
stronger position now than ever before
During the administration of Com
mander -in-Chief Speelman a gain OF
| over 5000 was made in the member
ship. and the treasury Is better off by
more than $4,000 than 1t was at the
outset of his term.
The revised Ritual now in course OF
preparation will be promulgated to the
various Divisions and Camps Of the Or
der between now and the 1st OF De-
oonber Of this year.
Responding to the call of the Com
mander-in-Chief,t the Order contributed
very literally to the support of the San
Francisco earthquake sufferers. A large
fund was raised for this purpose. and
all members OF the organization in need
of assistance were rendered the neces
sary relief. At present good balance
remains in this fund.
| At the closing session of the Encamp.
ment life-size portrait of Commander.
J in-Chief Speelman was presented to the
Commander-in-Ch by the Ohio Divi
sion.
Dayton, O.. was chosen as the place
for holding the Encampment in 1907.
Among the many messages of greet
ing was one from President Roosevelt
; Commander-in-Ch of the Crane
Army. both of which were received
with great enthusiasm.
Commander-in-Chief Speelman wa
made the recipient of a beautiful golt
star studded with IL diamonds. Pas
Commander-in-ChIef George B. Abbot
presented this token of esteem on DE
half OF the Order.
; The following extract is taken from
an article appearing in the Peori,
Journal;
"The administration of H. V. Speel
man. of Cincinnati. O., as leader of tn
organization Of Sons of Veterans, U. 6
A., has been one of the most successful
in the history OF the Order. and shoul,
he consent to be a candidate again h
would have the support of the entir
: representation. Mr.. Speelman has dc
clined to serve for a second term, uns
a search is being made for a man VIII
. can live up to the standard that he ht,
] established"
The New Omcers.
r The following are the newly-electe
officers:
Commander-in-Chief. Edward N
Amies, Altoona, Pa.
n Senior Vice Chief, T
6 r. F. Johnson. Washington, D. c.
Junior Vice Commander-in-C Chiel
: Fred d. Wolfram. San Francisco, Cal.
0 Council-in-Chief, Ralph Sheldon, Al
( bany. N. T.; Thomas J. Harmon, Bos
Q ton. Mass: Thomas w. BIaiy, Fol
n Wayne, Ind.