Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

support to every post commander Ct
the G. A. r. in the State, followed by
personal letters in many cases. There
has been five orders and four circular
letters promulgated. IA special orders
one leave of absence and los commits
sions issued, 81 dispensations drawn
on the treasurer for $1430.S1, and 20
postals and 1873 letters written. My
mail was something enormous and
there was received in all, over 1900
pieces.
There has been so much in the past
on this topic, that it would be unwise
for me to even try to suggest any new
or feasible plan that would be Of
benefit in the future in recruiting the
membership of our Division.
The principles and objects of the
Sons of Veterans are now so firmly
seated and generally understood that
it does seem as if any one who is
eligible, would of his own accord seek
admission into such an order; a
privilege that can not be bought, and
is his heritage through his fathers
blood and service.
My experience however, has proven
to me, that the only way to secure new
iiIciiIDcIS is " ~ dlteI tLeHI, WoIN
hard to keep up interest in the Camp,
thereby reducing the suspended list.
Our membership has increased this
year 90 per cent.
Bronze war service cross, medals are
ordered through the Office of the divi-
sion commander, and as there appears
to be no record of those previously
issued, | herewith submit the entire
list, as | think Is should be matter of
record, and would suggest that here
after, the commander incorporate in
his annual report the number of the
badge, name and residence of brothers
receiving same. The last four have
been presented this year. Those who
have received them are:
George F. Croker. Rockland; Ollie
o. Pillsbury, ROckland; Edgar H.
Crockett ROckland: Fred A. Parker.
Rockland: Lester S. Yeaton, Rockland;
M. r. Pillsbury, Rockland; Geo. F.
Cross. Jr., Rockland; John r. Lowell,
Portland: Frank B. w. WEIGH, Port
land: Winfield F.. Fogg, Bucksport;
Lewis W. Knowlton. Camden; Arthur
G. Hartman, Westbrook; Louis T.
Hartman, Westbrook; George G.
Galley, Portland; John H. Parker,
Portland: Edward f. Philbrook, Port
land: Llewellyn w. Vinal, Vinal-
haven; VIM. ]. Murch, Vinalhaven;
George F. Temple. Augusta; Edward
j. Hogue, Sanford; Leroy E. Smith.
Sanford; Lester A. Partridge. Au
gusta Dana w. Lovejoy. Augusta;
Cyrus H. Blackington, Augusta
Walter G. F. Thomas Augusta.
no TO. inc
officer in organizing new camp.
After a camp is mustered it should be
seen to that some we'll informed ritua-
list. attend meeting of this new
camp, observe and properly instruct
the officers as to the work, etc, as
officer cannot in one even
ing explain every detail so it will be
The following new camps
have been mustered this term:
Capt. F. U. Whiting Camp, No. 6S.
Hampden, 16 charter members; |
Joshua l.. Chamberlain Camp, No So,
South Paris, As charter members;
Frank II. Dolloff Camp. No 10, Booth
bay Harbor, So charter members; T.
V. Hill Camp, No. 80. Rockport, 81
charter members.
I have the pleasure of announcing |
that we have not lost a single camp |
this term, but have in reality re-in- I
stated one camp that was on the sus-
pended list Let me assure you, how
ever, that we still have some camps
recurring constant attention and en-
1t has been found alb
necessary to keep in constant
touch with them, in order to bring |
about this result.
1t has been said Of one or two camps,
it would be Of benefit to the Division |
if they would surrender their charter,
thereby making it possible to muster |
new ones in their place, but my opin-
ion is, that a little good hard work by |
some division officer. would build up
these weakly organizations into
healthy societies. and my personal ex-
pericnec has shown this result in two
instances.
| have prepared q list of camps |
needing the attention of my success
sor with correspondence relating t"
their condition. which 1 shall turn
over to him. together with letters in
relation To the organization of over II
dozen new camps, thereby giving him
some nucleus to start his campaign
upon.
Quarterly reports of the financial |
condition of the division have been
published in orders, so that each
member could inform himself as to
the exact condition of the treasury.
and the report of the division secre-
will be submitted for
your consideration at this encamp-
ment, giving in detail all of the bust
ness transactions accruing to date.
1t has been the purport of your
to have all bills paid
and to use any surplus for
the benefit of the order; by investing
in supplies, (only good salable stock
being bought, and therefore it was
quickly turned into money AGAIN. but
owing to the advanced prices on some
articles, very little profit was derived.
Also a liberal amount has been spent
tits year in making official visits
the division, either in
person, or detailing some division Of
iccr All bills and expenses are paid
70 date, and some balance will be
shown.
Early in the year, I conceived the
dea of inspecting each camp. and at
he same time giving the division Of