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

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tending to strengthen and upbuild the
order, socially and morally.
We have, on Memorial day, a more
sacred and important duty to perform
in seeing it properly observed, and by
our actions, show that sports Of all
kinds are abhorrent, and should be
eliminated on this holy, national holi-
day. We should be of much as
sistarce to the Grand Army Of the
! Republic on this day, in relieving
| them of much of the physical labor;
| let us assume the weary trampS, and
| look to these grand old men. in their
| declining years to give us their direc-
tions; let us obey them without ques-
| ton and without command, and by our
actions, publicly proclaim our affinity
to this grand organization.
Much might be said about the Grand
Army of the Republic, this the grand
est patriotic organization in the coun-
try, but space prevents saying other
than this year has marked a still
stronger affection between the Grand
Army and the Sons Veterans, and a
more general feeling of comradeship
exists than ever before. The cordial
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the different posts, has been source
Of much satisfaction as we'll as pleas
ure, and it was my especial privilege,
twice to attend post meetings and to
sit around the altar with these war
SCARED veterans.
To the Woman's Relief Corps, La
dies of the G. A. r., Sons of Veterans
Auxiliary and Daughters of Veterans,
fraternal greetinsg are herewith eX-
tended, and the personal thanks of
your commander is due for assistance,
entertainment and encouragement.
Every camp of any size throughout
this division should have the help of a
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary. This So
ciety is composed of loyal women
banded together for our assistance,
and they have been untring in their
devotion, and the work they have ac-
complished this year bespeaks their
good deeds and their hearty co-opera-
ton has been source of much salts
faction, and to them l most heartily
extend our brotherly affection.
AS education tends to beautify and
adorn the mind and the love of home
and country, the most essential trait
of good citizenship, so do 1 believe that
the Memorial University, dedicated to
the patriotic men and women of the
Civil War, and founded by the Sons of
Veterans, opens up to us another ave
nue. of usefulness. That our order not
only stands for the many things in
culcated in its platform, but actually
assists in producing that spirit of pa
triotism, love of country and flag, by
the youth of our land and
giving them special instructions along
lines never before taken up by any
college.
You undoubtedly noticed the absence
of Maine news in the Banner" our
official organ" up to the first of this
year. which was partly on account Of
the action taken last year by this en-
in relation to this paper,
but largely due to the fact that other
more important c. in c. matter did not
permit space for Division items.
| submit the following recommends
tons for your consideration.
No. l. That the per capita tax for
the ensuing year be the same as last
year, GS cents per quarter)
No. .. That the salary of the Division
secretary-treasury remain the same as
last year. ($lOoOO)
No. 8. That the division secretary
treasurer cause to be compiled the
Of this encampment, as per
Art. ), Sect. of the bylaws, and that
300 copies of same be printed, together
with those of the Sons of Veterans
Auxiliary. for distribution as usual
No. d. That the division headquarters
be Inspected if possible, by some
brother living within the State, thereby
saving what appears to be an excessive |
expense, whereby we derive no benefit |
No. s. That the number of Henry G. |
Staples Camp, of Augusta, be changed |
from -, to 6. This being the number
Of the old Camp at Augusta.
No. 6. That the charters of Camps
Nos. II, Is, q, 81 and 50 be revoked, and |
supplies and charter called in.
No. l. That some sort of a leaflet be
prepared, setting forth the objects and |
of our Order as also d brief |
history of this division, together with |
arguments why every son of veteran
should join some camp, and such other |
subjects on topics as might be of inter- |
EST to prospective eligible candida ties for
general distribution and use throughout |
the division, and that q committee be |
appointed to submit same to the divi-
sion commander and council, and upon |
their approval, 5000 copies be printed |
and included in stock of supplies
No. j. That Il new net price list of |
division supplies be printed, under the |
direction OF the division secretary
treasurer, on approval of the division |
or that 10 per cent be added |
to the present list
No. .. That the delegates to the Ma
tiOnal elcampment be instructed to |
uphold the action Of this encanpment,
and use their influence and vote in IA
vOr of the following:
A Of donating sum of money sO.. the |
benefit of the Memorial University.
b of reducing the expensive methods
Of conducting the business of the Ma
.ional body, so that the per-carita tax
may be reduced.
G of restoring past camp commander
'ahl to Bro, l.. T.. Boyd, Camp No. G5,
d of restoring the rank of past camp
commander to Bro. Leon G. Young. Of |
Col. NJ. F. Wentworth Camp. No. 20.
In conclusion, l wish to thank each
md every member of this division for