Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-11

use Of the English language and the
principles of Americanism for which
our fathers fought during the Civil
War and fer which our brothers
fought with other loyal American
citizens in the great World War to
maintain.
Resolved-That our thanks are
due and they are hereby given to
the officials of the National Home
for Veterans for the courtesies
shown on the occasion Of our visit
Wednesday. We appreciate the
kindly and hospitable sentiments ut
tered by Governor Hurley and re-
joice that the federal government
provides so well for the comfort and
we'll being of the soldiers and sailors
of the United States army and navy
in the various wars in which our
country has been engaged or in
volved.
Resolved-That our thanks are
unanimously and heartily given to
the members of H. G. Staples Camp,
S. of V, and their Auxiliary, to the
citizens of Augusta for the splendid
entertainment given our organiza-
ton in connection with this en-
campment.
Resolved-That this encampment
recognizes the oft expressed desire
of the veterans of the G.. a. r, for
our Division and Auxiliary to hold
our sessions at the same time and
place with the parent organization
and believing that the situation is
such that all OF our affiliated patriot
ic orders connected with the G. A
r., can be accomm odated by thus
assembling together. therefore be it,
Resolved-That the incoming Off
GERS of this division, be and they are
directed to arrange to hold the next
encampment at the same time and
place as the G.. A r., but if such an
arrangement cannot be made, then
our officers shall be charged with
the duty and responsibility of meet
ing in some other suitable place if
possible not later than the second or
third Wednesday and Thursday in
June.
ReSolved-That we again express
our appreciation to the several pa
triotic bodies allied to the G. A r.,
for the aid and encouragement given
by them to our organization but es-
pecially would we commend the
work and assistance of the Sons of
Veterans Auxiliaries. This noble
ally has stood Loyalty behind us for
. years and it is with pleasure we
note their growth and strength and
commend their work to camps not
having an auxiliary. hoping that the
important step o. organizing such a
society be taken by all camps not
having such valuable help meet.
Resolved-That we appreciate the
aims and objects of the American
Legion in the endeayor to act for the
highest good of our country. and as
sure them of our desire 10 act for
the best welfare of our country. and
assure them of our desire to coop
crate with them in all things that
make for higher and better Ameri-
can citizenship and for the proper
observance of Memorial Dav each
year, and that a committee of one
from each camp be appointed TO
take up with the next Legislature
the matter Of taking legal action for
the suppression of sports on Me-
mortal Day.
Resolved-That while our division
needs a higher per capita tax we do
not deem it wise to make another in
crease in the same this year but
would recommend that it be fixed ar
20 cents per member as at present
Resolved-That we appreciate the
fraternal spirit shown by the officers,
past officers and members OF the
Massachusetts Divisions. Sons OF
Veterans and Auxiliaries in coming
to this encampment and expressing
to US words OF helpfulness and en-
coura cement and we assure them
that their presence is welcome and
we shall be pleased to be again
honored by their attendance on sue
ceeding encampments.
Resolved-That 800 copies of the
proceedings of the encampment be
printed and distributed within 80
days from adjournment as per the
provisions of the Division bylaws.
Rsolved-That the incoming Divis-
ion commander be requested to ap-
point committee of three to appear
before the G. a. r., and affiliated or
CARNATIONS in convention assembled
in Augusta. June 18th and 18th, 1920
to extend to them the greetings of
this Division.
Resolved-That the thanks of this
eDcampment be extended to the