Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06


| officers with which / was associated
The support Of all Division appointive
officers has had much to do with our
| success. Lam also indebted to Camp
Commanders for their loyalty in re-
| spending to my call for cooperation.
To Senior Vice Commander in Chief
| Clarence II. cram we are indebted for
aid and support. Whenever called
upon he has given freely of his time
and experience and has fulfilled many
| missions requiring the largest eNeeu-
| tive ability.
l wish to make special mention of
| assistance given by Dr. w. o. Cobb.
He is conspicuous example of a 10y
al, willing working member.
With few exceptions, / have been
given the liberal and hearty support
of all the membership and this has
a., made the work lighter and the year q
pleasant memory.
Division Headquarters was estab-
| ished at Bangor, and ON June %, my
first general orders were issued, an
nouncing the officers elected, the staff
appointments and a general prospec-
tus for the work Of the year.
Immediately after assuming office a
personal letter was mailed each camp
commander, requesting a monthly re-
port by post card, stating the number
! of meetings held, the number of new
members mustered, and any other in
formation necessary. that the Com
mander might at all times keep in
touch With each Camp and at all times
know the numerical strength OF the
Division My idea was, that having
record Of the work of each camp we
could give aid and announcement
where needed. / also had an object in
keeping up i personal contact with
each camp commander For best re-
suits the closest rela tions possible be-
tween camp commanders and the di-
vision commander are desirable. /
must say that the responses We're few,
even after repeated personal requests.
| wish to thank the few who have re-
sponded and feel assured the benefits
have been mutually enjoyed In sew
era1 cases weak camps have been
greatly strengthened through visits by
the division officers and the appoint
ment of special aides for special work.
There have been eight general or
ders and one circular letter issued.
Seventeen special orders and 90 COM
missions issued orders were drawn
on the treasurer for sl60245. The cor
lsrespondenee and mail handled was 1868
pieces received, and 1922 pieces mailed
out | believe those who have had
business with headquarters will bear
me out in the statement that all cor
| respondenee has been promptly and
fully attended to.
All bills have been paid promptly as
presented. The exact condition of our
finances has been published quarterly
| in general orders. so that each men,
| Der should be informed as To receipts
and expenditures. No extra or I'M
necessary bills have been contracted
and at all times the business of the
division has been conducted economic
cally.
At the oath eneampment. a commit
tee composed OF the Division Com
mander, Division Secretary. and Past
Division Commander \. NJ Soule, was
appointed 10 prepare and present as
| testimonial to Gov. Piaisted. showing
| the appreciation of The encampment Of
his interest in and welcome to our
order. This committee attended TO
this duty and viii report to the en-
campment.
Commander Waldrons address
shows that the following new camps
have been mustered: Meade Camp,
No. Sc. PASSPORT; J. Loyalist Browne,
Camp. No 81, Bowdoinham n. G. H.
Wood Camp No. IS. winthrop; Cap
tain Frank A. Hutchins Camp, No. 50,
Waldoboro.
During the year he has visited 81
regular and special meetings of the
several camps. also q sessions Of III
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary. i5f G. A.
r., the w r. G., and the Daughters
of Veterans. Twenty-one camps have
been visited.
During the past year three past
commanders have died: Charles +.
Merrill. Darling $. Hayes and Charles
H. Rice.
The following recommendation
made:
That the per capita tax for the ensuing
year remain the same as last year, =
cents
That the salary of the Division-Secre-
tarv remain, as last year, 500
That the Division Secretary cause to
| be compiled the proceedings OF this en-
eampment, as per Art. 8, Sec. OF the
| Bylaws, and that 200 copies of the same
be printed together with those of the
| Sons of Veterans Auxiliary, for distribu-
ton.
That the delegates to the National En-
| campment be instructed to upholG any
Faction Of this encampment and use their
| influence and vote in favor of the fol-
| lowing:
TO reduce the expensive methods of
| conducting the business of the national
| body.
| TO restore Past Commanders rank to
| Bro. T. T. Taber, Camp 3. Bangor.
| That all resolutions, resolves and mem
| oriais to the Comander-in-Chiefb be fur-
| nished the delegates at large in dupli-
| cate and that each be written on sep
| arate sheet
| That the commission ON Division BY
Laws be re-appointed to serve another
year
| That the delegates to the next national
| encampment he instructed to favor the
| continued publication of an "oflicial or
| That the encampment amend the Divi-
| sion Bylaws so as to provide for official
Inspections
| That a committee be appointed TO de-
wise some means, national in character,
| whereby the last resting place OF Past
| Commander in Chief Frank Il. Merrill
may be properly marked.
| That the Maine Division Sons of Neter-
/ ans Auxiliary be requested to pay then
proportionate part of the expense OF