The Republican journal., 1913-04-03
THE SONS OF VETERANS CAMPFIRE.

The third annual encampment or campfire of
A. +. Clark Camp, Sons of Veterans, was held
in Memorial Hall, March 18th, with nearly $50
present, including members of the Camp and
Auxiliary, of Thomas H Marshall Post and La
dies Circle The ladies of A. E. Clark Auxii-
airy assisted by a number from Thomas H.
Marshall Circle, served at o'clock most de-
licious supper-pronounced by all who partook
thereof the best ever served on like occasion.
social hour followed and at 2. m. Comman-
der B. H. Stevens called the meeting to order
and gave an address of welcome in which he
extended the greetings of A. E. Clark Camp
and expressed pleasure that SO many had ac-
cepted the invitation to be present The re-
Spouse was by the guest of the evening, Di-
vision Commander Fred H. Leach of Oak
land, who complimented the ladies' who
served the supper and spoke of the good
influence of the order throughout the coun-
try. He said, among other things, that
"that there are more Sons of Veterans holding
responsible positions in the United States than
fl ON any other secret society in existence
and this can be easily proven. They include
United States Senators, Congressman, and
many others high up in civil life and in posi-
lions of trust in the merchantile world" His
address was received with frequent and hearty
applause. A dialogue in song and verse, THE
Songs My Mother Used to Sing" was given by
Mrs Jesse Weber and Miss Alice Hussey in
a manner which elected much applause. Com
mander L. C. Putnam of Thomas H. Marshall
Post, G. A. R. then spoke of the work of the
fraternity in charity and loyalty from the
Civil War to the present time and the senti-
ments he expressed were appreciated and en-
joyed by his hearers. Leon Beckwith gave a
baritone solo, The Anvil Song" He was in
f ne voice and was literally applauded. Mrs.
l.. C. Putnam, president of Thomas H. Mar
shall Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., gave an in
teresting account Of the work done by this Or
gan izaton, speaking from long experience as
a member. Supt. of Schools VIM B. Woodbury.
spoke briefly and interestingly. Miss Alice E.
Simmons. reader, then gave three selections
and responded to as many urgent encores.
Rev. d. B. Phelan, pastor of the Methodist
church, was then called upon and responded in
his usual happy vein, and his brief address was
punctuated by frequent applause. The john
son sisters then rendered vocal duet and
were recalled several times. Their voices
blended beautifully and their selections were
very appropriate. The exercises closed with
symbolic exercise by eight ladies of the Aux
iiary gowned in white with drapery of Stars
and Stripes and wearing golden crowns. Mrs.
Colby represented Liberty; Mrs. Eva Gordon,
the Pen; Mrs. F. o. Whiting. the Sword; Mrs.
A. T. Gay, the Red Cross; Mrs. Georgia Juan,
waiting at home;" Mrs. ]. c. Bennett "placing
flags on the soldiers graves" Mrs. Nina Cook,
1.-THE Sons of Veterans who stand by the old
flag" Each had a few lines of verse explain
ing the representation and the exercises we're
very gracefully done. At the close the young
women stood in line and sang America, in
which all joined. This drill was the original
work of Mr.. A. T. Gay, an active member of
A E. Clark Camp, and was taken from army
life and scenes. On account of the illne. s of
Mr.. Gay only a small part was used at this
time and it is hoped the entire exercise may
be given in the near future. A. T. Gay was
chairman of the program committee. The
Sons of Veterans are to be congratulated on
the success which attended their endeavors
on this occasion.