Evening star., 1915-05-16
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Previous to the meeting OF the mem
bers Of William B. Cushing Camp. No.
so, Division of Maryland. IN g. A. K
Hall, last Thursday evening, a section
of the Sons Of Veterans Drum Corps.
In charge of Capt. c. o. Howard. march
ed into the camproom and were pre-
sented to the camp for inspection
Capt Howard outlined what the drum
corps had been doing up to date and
how far tho boys had progressed in
learning to play tho different instru-
ments Comma nder Omar ]. Veley. in
behalf of the camp. welcomed the boys
and congratulated them on their prog
ress and enthusiasm in the work.
President Barringer of the board Of
managers of the drum corps addressed
the boys. as did also Past Division
Commander Silas E. Robb. The boys
were then dismissed. after one of their
cornet.
The regular meeting of the camp was
called to order by Commander Veley:
Mai. Edward r. Campbell was reported
as fast improving in health after his
recent illness. Applications for mem
bership in the camp were received
from Judson L. Kline. presented by Mr..
Simmons; j. G. HARRISON, presented by
Mr. Scott. and D. f. HARRISON, also pre-
sented by Mr.. Scott. The names of
these prospective members of the order
were referred to Messrs. Howard.
Campbell and Wolfe as an investigat-
ing committee. The membership, the
ater benefit and excursion committees
reported progress. The memorial Sun
day service committee reported that the
annual memorial service would be held
this year Sunday evening. May 30 at
the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church.
4th and B streets southeast. Chair
man Howard of this committee report
ed that he expected a number of the
boys of the drum corps to be present
that evening in body. Rev. Paul r.
Hickok, pastor Of the church and a
member of the camp. viii deliver the
sermon appropriate to tho day. All
members of the camp are urged to be
present and form outside the church.
marching in behind the camp colors.
An invitation from the members of
burnside Post. No. 8. q. A. r., to attend
with them divine services at Waugh NJ.
T.. Church, Sunday evening. May %. and
an invitation from Ellen Spencer Mus
sey Tent, No. l, Daughters of Veterans,
to be present at their next meeting.
Monday, May II. to witness the initia-
tion Of candidates, were received and
read 1t was voted to accept both of
these invitations. Remarks were made
by Mr.. Scott. with reference to assist
ing tho G. A. K. this year in collect
ing money to defray tho expenses Incl
dent to Memorial day exercises. Sub
scription blanks received by him from
the G.. A. r. committee were distrib-
uted to the members of the camp for
their use in soliciting funds for this
purpose 1t was voted that commit
tee be appointed to have charge of
decorating the graves and holding Me-
mortal day services at Oak Hill and
Holy Rood cemeteries. assigned for
decoration by the @. A. r. to Gushing
Camp Commander Veley announced
that the members of this committee
would be notified by mail OF their ap-
pointment.
In accordance with resolutions sub
mitted by Maj. Campbell and adopted
by the camp. the following members
were elected to compose the terminal
flag committee: Messrs. Robb. Hiatt,
Garlick, Beckman and Scott. Owing to
the late hour the several terms of Of
flee of the members of this committee
were not decided upon. in accordance
with the provisions of the resolutions.
but deferred until tho next regular
meeting of the camp.