The Republican journal., 1912-02-15
THE SONS OF VETERANS CAMPFIRE.

| A. E. Clark Camp. S. of ", observed Lin
coins birthday in Memorial hall last Monday
evening. The guest of honor was Division
Commander. Ernest G. Waldron of Bangor. and
Thomas H. Marshall Post and Circle, the local
clergymen and Ladies Auxiliary, were also
guests. A picnic supper was served at $50.
the long tables occupying the entire floor
space. The stage was decorated with large
picture of Lincoln, evergreen and stacked
arms. After supper the tables were replaced
by seats and large and interested audience
listened to a Lincoln program arranged by
commander Frank O. Whiting and Past Com
mander Charles F. Merriam. vocal solo, 81
hear you Calling" and an encore,"The Rosary"
were rendered by Arthur N Johnson An ad-
dress of welcome was then given by past COM
mander Chas. F. Merriam and was cordial and
impressive. His reference to Lincoln exalted
MIN as man and statesman. The response by
Capt. A.W Hassan was appreciative and voiced
the thought of the G. A. R. that the Sons of
Veterans will soon take their place and carry on
their work. Mr.. H. A. Drnkwater rendered a
trombone solo, Home Sweet Home" and vari-
atoms, accompanied by Mrs Drinkwater. The
address on Lincoln by Rev. M. S. Hill was said
by good judges to be the best ever delivered
here on like occasion. Mr.. Hill dealt with
Lincoln as prophet and as man pre- -emin ent
above the president and statesman land said he
was the leader of the worlds great men of all
generations. His remarks were warmly an.
n
Waldron of Bangor said that he was working
rather than a talking commander He pre-
sented the leading objects of the Sons of Vet
Grams as fidelity. the maintenance of law, the
endeavor to erad icate evil influences wherever
they exist, and to be good citizens of city,
State and nation and an honor to their order.
male quartette, A. T. Gay, c. F. Merriam,
Leon Beckwith and Earl Talbot, with Mrs
Beckwith accompanist, rendered, "In the
Prison Cell' and ''Tenting on the Old Camp
ground" Mrs. Dora Bridges read with good
effect Memorial Ode to the Boys in Blue.
Commander L. c. Putnam of the G, A. R.
made thrilling and brief address in which he
voiced Civil War veterans love and honor
for Lincoln, saying that the name of Lincoln
meant more to the soldiers of 1875 than to
any other class of people. He read an extract
from Lincoln's prophecy of present day condi-
tlons, indicating that he was more than the
ordinary president in his knowledge of the
country, its conditions and dangers.
Mrs. Mary Russ, president of the Ladies
Circle, G. A. R., spoke of the aims and objects
of the Circle, of its motto and of its duty to the
past and to coming generations. In her tribute
to Lincoln she said that as long as a member of
the Circle remains SO long will his birthday be
held in sacred remembrance
A. j. knowlton, Superintendent of public
schools, read an instructive paper on the meth
ods used to teach true patriotism to the rising
generations and inculcate love and respect
for the flag.
Miss Florence White very gracefully recited
"The Independence Bell,
Mr. A. T. Gay gave comprehensive and
practical talk on the work done by tie Sons of
Veterans in outposts and in military training
emphasizing the benefits of the latter physi-
cally, morally and politically He also spoke
of how the Sons of Veterans are endeavoring
to second and aid the work of the G. A. R.
Posts.
Mrs Eta F. Dodge, President of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, spoke briefly and Interestingly
along the same lines as Mrs Russ, applying
her remarks to the order she represented.
Rev. Chas. B. Ames pronounced the bene-
dicton The whole affair was credit to the
A. E. Clark Camp.
A full attendance is requested at their reg
ular meeting next Monday evening, as several
applcatlons for membership are exrected