Evening journal., 1912-08-27
P. o. S. OF A. SHOWS YEAR OF PROGRESS

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Camp in 1910, has borne fruit and
through the efforts of State President
Loose, a fund has been started for
the purpose of placing in Independ-
ence Hail. Philadelphia, a bronze tab
let TO the memory of Caesar Rodney,
Delaware's distinguished signer Of
the Declaration of Independence. The
tablet will cost about 5000 and about
half Of this amount has been pledged
by voluntary subscriptions.
THE friendly flag contest between
the counties for new members has had
a stimulating effect, showing that
New Castle Camp secured 100 initia-
tons and Kent and Sussex Camps, Isl
Camp No. %, Laurel securing the
largest number and winning the flag,
] would recommend that a suitable
banner be purchased, to be contest
ed for from year to year. Also that
a flag bearing the coat of arms OF the
State Of Delaware be purchased for
parade purposes and displayed at the
annual sessions of our State. Camp.
Believing that we should have fire.
ouent demonstrations, that the public
can see who and what we are, learn
our objects and become familiar with
our principles, I would recommend
that Flag Day, June 14th and Moth
er's Day. the second Sunday in May,
be Appropriately observed.
"The Delaware Patriot. our official
organ, Is still being published regu-
larly under trying circumstances.
regret that it is not receiving the pro-
per financial support. At the recent
session of the State Camp of Mary
land, State President McCleary, IN
his address stated that the lack oil
interest and enthusiasm was due Ia
the change of the oflicia organ from a
monthly 10 a quarterly A committed
and a good sized appropriation was
made to restore the regular monthly
publications. of the Sons OF America
"0ur membership is now at higl
water mark. 1903 During the year
we have initiated 800 members. which
is very creditable showing. TIL,
State Camp OF Maryland. with work
ing membership OF over 5000 made ar
increase OF but 237. or only eight,
more than we did My ambition is Il
reach a membership OF over 1000. Nov
let our slogan be "On TO the 200l
mark We have lost six BY death
three less than last year. among then
being Brother Thomas Coke Cham
bers, National Representative and for
mer state Trustee. Through his
death we lose one OF our most active
and interested workers.
I'VE still have three inactive camps
and several that are dormant. Cam
No. l. Seaford. | believe. can be re
yived and placed in good condition
Camp No. z, Pearson. has been labor
ing under great difficulties, and II
my opinion, should be merged will
some other camp nearby. Camp No. Is
Clayton, Is probably IN the most dis
tressinE condition. and II will require
the work of an experienced organizer
to place It on It's feet again. l would
recommend the employing of an ex
pert organizer for this and other stat,
work
I'm conclusion, will say that my re
lations with the members Of the STATE
Executive Committee. Recording Sec
rectaries and membership Of the luris
diction have been most pleasant. an,
/ feel that we have labored togethe
IN harmony and with some degree o
/ success"
State President Reports.
state President Harry r. Loose ais
submitted his annual report, as fol
lows.
"Omcers and Brothers. state Camp o
Delaware. Patriotic order, Sons o
America, Greeting
As we pass the milestones one b,
one, we look with pride upon thu
growth of our order, and as we NEE
here In annual session to-day, ma.
we make new vows and formulate new
plans, such as will increase our orde
still more. While our order is grow
ing in numbers. feel It Is also grow
ing in strength. Each step we take
let us place our feet on highe
ground. so that each new member ma,
/ add a new star in our armament or
/ brighter star to our crown.
81 am pleased 20 say I nave VISITED
a great many Of the camps during m.
term and find them all, with one o
two exceptions. in healthy ant
growing condition. and on the IN
crease. both In membership and fnan
ces. always ready to help to advanc
the principles OF our beloved order.
81 would like TO state here that W
find "A strong tendency toward tn
Mortuary Payment Fund, and Will
feel the majority are in favor of 4
there are yet a few camps which ar