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HERBEET S. iVQSTER,
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Tentsh Annual Encampment

VERMONT DIVISION

SONS OF VETERANS,

U, S. A ,
HELD AT BRANDON. VT.,
July 6 and 7, 1892.

BURLINGTON :

free press association,

Publishers, Printers and Bookbinders.

1893.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS.

WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Brandon, Vermont, July 6th, 1892.

The Tenth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of
Veterans, U. S. A., was called to order in the Town Hall, at ten o'clock,
a. m., and opened in due form. Division Commander H. S. Foster in the
chair. The roll being called, the following officers of the Division were
found to be present, viz : Commander H. S. Foster, Senior Vice-Com-
mander A. G. Fay, Junior Vice-Commander W. H. Headle, Adjutant E.
T. Monahan, Quartermaster G. S. Cahill, Surgeon G. O. Webster, In-
spector E. T. Griswold, Mustering Officer F. W. Sault, Judge Advocate
H. C. Herrick, and Quartermaster Sergeant E. E. Abbott. Division
Coimcil : W. H. Boyd and J. B. Ripley. The following named brothers
were detailed : Sergeant Major, W. M. Sargent, Camp 74 ; Chaplain, A.
C. Ferris, Camp 56 ; Color Sergeant, H. W. Winter, Camp 56 ; Camp
Guard, J. H. Carbo, Camp 19 ; Picket Guard, F. W. Ferns, Camp 56.

By unanimous consent, the order of business was suspended to
enable Past Captain Frank L. Greene of Camp 36, to offer a resolution
in regard to the dangerous Ulness of Brother O. A. Gee of Cami) 56,
as follows :

"Whereas, This Encampment has learned with profound regret of
the critical illness of our esteemed and worthy brother. Dr. O. A. Gee,
of Camp 56, Brandon,

Therefore, We earnestly desire at this time to re-assure him and his
family of our brotherly sympathy, and assure him of our unceasing so-
licitude for his welfare, and our firm trust and belief that the genial and
helpful presence, we so sorely miss to-day, will soon be restored to us in
all its old time health and vigor."

These resolutions were seconded by Inspector Griswold and unani-
mously carried.

The following named brothers were appointed a committee to wait
upon Brother Gee with the above resolutions : Past Captain F. L.
Greene, Camp 36 ; Commander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74 ; and Com-
mander E. E. Abbott, Camp 19.

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The Commander then announced the Committee on Credentials, as
follows :

Adjutant E. T. Monahan (by virtue of his office), Chairman ; Com-
mander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74 ; Past Captain C. E. Griffin, Camp 64.

The Commander declared a recess of thirty minutes for the Com-
mittee on Credentials to prepare their report.

The Encampment was called to ox'der at the expiration of the recess,
and the Committee on Credentials submitted the following roster of the
Tenth Annual Encampment, and the Adjutant called the roU. Those
marked thus * were present.

DIVISION OFFICERS.

Commander — *H. S. Foster, Burlington.
Senior Vice-Commander — *A. G. Fay, Montpelier.
Junior Vice-Commander— *W. H. Headle, Danby.
Chief of Staff— T. T. Lamphere, Calais.
Surgeon — *G. O. Webster, St. Albans.
Chaplain — R. C. Searing, Arlington.
Adjutant— *E. T. Monahan, Underbill.
QuarteiTiiaster — *G. S. Cahill, Burlington.
Inspector — *E. T. Griswold, Bennington.
Mustering Officer— *F. W. Sault, West Randolph.
Judge Advocate — *H. C. Herrick, Vergennes.

( H. O. Bixby, Chelsea.
Division Council — •] *W. H.Boyd, Montreal

( *J. B. Ripley, St. Johnsbury.

Past Colonels— J. C. Rutherford, Burlington ; *F. D. Proctor, Proc-
tor ; *C. F. R. Jenne, Brattleboro; *G. E. Terrill, Underbill ; J. E. Fox,
Burlington ; *F. L. Eaton, Montpelier ; *E. T. Griswold, Bennington ;
H. O. Bixby, Chelsea.

Camp No

2. Commander, C. D. Carpenter, Past Captains : *A. L. Harris, L. D.
Greene, *C. F. R. Jenne, F. P. Thompson, G. F. Root, R. L.
Frost, *A. I. Howe. Delegate, *A. I. Howe. Alternate, G. M.
Clay.

4. Commander, M. W. Collins. Past Captains : *Andrew Maurer, W.
H. Sears, *E. T. Griswold, J. H. KeUey, A. J. Griffin. Delegate,
O. E. Gibson. Alternate, F. H. Ferguson.

6. Commander, M. A. Butler. Past Captains : C. E. Flanders, Hemy
Ray. Delegate, *G. E. Morse. Alternate, G. Foster.

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7. Commander, *G. A. Wells. Past Captains : H. L. Colegi'ove, *G.
E. Ten-iU, *F. E. TerrUl, F. B. Porter, W. S. Prior. Delegate,
G. I. Lincoln. Alternate, L. J. WethereU.

18. Commander, L. S. Page. Past Captains : F. G. West, G. F. Che-

ney, H. J. Herrick, C. M. Bonett, F. M. Crosby, E. C. Grant.
Delegate, *W. B. Bowman. Alternate, L. H. Lawrence.

19. Commander, *E. E. Abbott. Past Captains : J. E. Fox, J. C.

Eutherford, G. E. Wright, F. L. Thomas, *F. F. Morse, *H. S.
Foster, *H. C. Tracy, C. R. Kent. Delegate, C. R. Kent.
Alternate, *A. McKenzie.

22. Commander, *F. A. Duffy. Past Captains : E. C. Poole, M. W.
Jones. Delegate, *L. N. Gauthier. Alternate, .

24. Commander, P. S. Woodbmy. Past Captains : N. D. Ripley, E. H.

Bazin, *J. B. Ripley, P. S. Woodbury. Delegate, C. F. Cutting,
Alternate, *E. C. Story.

25. Commander, *C. F. Rich. Past Captams : *C. E. Taylor, Geo. E.

McHugh. Delegate, *F. E. Rogers. Alternate, Geo. Rose.

28. Commander, E. G. Reed. Past Captains : Herbert O. Bixby, G. L.

Hayward, Robert B. Smith. Delegate, F. V. TuUer. Alternate,

A. G. Smith.
31. Commander, D. L. Sanders. Past Captains : *F. L. Eaton, O. D.

Clark, C. A. Smith, A. G. Eaton, C. J. FaUon. Delegate, Thos.

Dewey. Alternate, G. C. Bagley.

34. Commander, *W. E. Edwards. Past Captains : H. D. Sparrow, B.

D. Bowen, H. B. Holmes, E. E. Gould, E. C. Hemck. Delegate,
H. L. Stickney. Altei'nate, *E. O. Hopkins.

35. Commander, *S. C. Voodry. Past Captain, *S. C. Voodiy. Dele-

gate, *S. C. Voodry. Alternate, Len. Short.

36. Commander, *J. G. Norton. Past Captains : C. A. Searles, M. H.

Garey, B. B. Perkins, *F. L, Greene, *C. H. Anderson. Dele-
gate, M. H. Shaw. Alternate, *F. S. Sti'anahan, Jr.

37. Commander, J. B. Eldredge. Past Captains : K. W. Morse, A. J.

Huse, B. G. Goodwin. Delegate, Rev. G. W. Morrow. Alter-
nate, *F. W. Sault.

39. Commander, C. F. Beard. Past Captains : T. T. Lamphere, *W.

L. White. Delegate, *W. G. Eastman. Alternate, W. Celley.

40. Commander, H. H. Tracy. Past Captains : F. W. Bundy, B, V.

Lumbra. Delegate, A. H. Tevyaw. Alternate, F. Moore.

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42. Commander, *William Millham. Past Captains : C. I. Cole, A.
Bissomiette (deceased). Delegate, *A. W. Isham. Alternate,
Chai'les Kenyon.

45. 'Commander, *C. A. Tucker. Past Captains : E. D. Hickey, D. C.

Rogers, A. H. Irish. Delegate, *F. E. Ray. Alternate, .

46. Commander, I. E.Morse. Past Captains: C. F. Hulburd, E. D.

Hen-ick, W. A. Safford. Delegate, B. M. EUingwood. Altern-
ate, A. A. Maxfield.

48. Commander, *H. E. Farrow. Past Captains : B. M. Gilfillan, C.

W. Wallace, *H. E. Farrow. Delegate, *W. B. Livingston.
Alternate, .

49. Commander, M. H. Brunning. Past Captains : B. C. Berry, F. A.

Dwyer. Delegate, Charles Switzer. Alternate, F. A. Drown.

50. Commander, A. L. Clieney. Past Captains : George Earle, H. B.

Daniels. Delegate, L. J. Eldridge. Alternate, *Don. A. Saun-
ders.

51. Commander, G. W. Manning. Past Captains: G. E Stone, C O.

Field. Delegate. A. A. Jones. Alternate, J. J. Gilraore.

52. Commander, A. B Watrous. Past Captains : *F A. Savery, A. B.

Watrous. Delegate, Charles Taylor. Alternate, *W. J. Love-
land.

55. Commander, *G. W. Gowett. Past Captains : M. B. Sneden, *C.

C. Pecu. Delegate, *H. C. Herrick. Alternate, Chas. Barrows.

56. Commander, *G. W. Myatt. Past Captains : *\V. C. Langdon, F.

W. Hudson, *E. R. Morse, O. A. Gee. Delegate, *James Meach-
am. Alternate, E. W. Barber.

57. Commander, *0. A. Kinney. Past Captains : W. H. Lamb, H. C.

Rann. *E. T. L. Benedict. Delegate, *C. C. Kinney. Alter-
nate, L. S. Orr

58. Commander, Henry Lucia. Past Captains : *W. M. Morton, Henry

Lucia. Delegate. *0. McNally. Alternate, H. Wells.

59. Commander, W. H. Brown. Past Captains : C. M. Fox, H. J. Pike.

Delegate, *G. E. Thurber. Alternate, A. C. Fowler.

60. Commander, *W. W. Bennett. Past Captains : *A. J. Davis. Del-

egate, *H. J. Dyer. Alternate, E. M. Marsh.

61. Commander, L. J. French. Past Captain, C. H. Brown. Delegate,

F. G. Woodman. Alternate, H. H. Payne.

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63. Commander, *J. M. Wright. Past Captain, A. C. Plue. Delegate,
*A. H. Sanders. Alternate, H. Walker.

63. Commander, C. E. Grant. Past Captains : W. W. White, C. E.

Grant. Delegate, *L. S. Rawson. Alternate, C. Wilder.

64. Commander, O. S. Jones. Past Captains : *C. E. Griffin, H. T.

Kidder, *E. A. Dodge. Delegate, *Chas. Manchester. Alter-
nate, S. Streeter.

65. Commander, G. W. Warren. Past Captains : C. E. Flanders, J. J.

Sugden. Delegate, B. W. Abbott. Alternate, W. A. Hubbard.

66. Commander, P. H Patten. Past Captains : C. B. Ross, *Grant

Lincoln. Delegate, W. S. Haynes. Alternate, *E. M. Kellogg.

67. Commander, H. L Vondell. Past Captains : C. C. BaiTctt, J. C.

White. Delegate, O. Witherell. Alternate, W. E. Robinson.

68. Commander, W. E. Cooley. Past Captains : *Max L. Powell, W.

E. Cooley. Delegate, . Alternate, .

69. Commander, *W. F. Leclair. Past Captains : E. W. Parsons, M.

O. Cooper, C. H. Wait, *E. D. Heselton. Delegate, J. F. Yoiing.
Alternate, *C. B. Pimer.

70. Commander, Eugene Grant. Past Captains : Geo. H. Newton, Guy

Farman. Delegate, Byron Gilman. Alternate, Ross Kingsley.

72. Commander, A. J. Kelley. Past Captains : *W. H. Headle, *W. H.

Griffith. Delegate, G.H.Belden. Alternate, *C. Mclnty re.

73. Commander, *R. S. Barrett. Past Captain, *Will H. Boyd. Dele-

gate, *W. H. Boyd. Alternate, J. Lane.

74. Commander, *W. M. Sargent. Past Captain, *W. M. Sargent.

Delegate, J. Beedle. Alternate, B. Tennej^.

75. Commander, R. A. Childs. Past Captain, R. A. Childs. Delegate,

G. Fisher. Alternate, H. J. Gray.

76. Commander, G. W. Herring. Past Captain, D. H. Wheeler. Del-

egate, A. W. Boardman." Altei-nate, O. O. Tillotson.

77. Commander, *G. A. Sturtevant. Past Captain, *G, A. Sturtevant.

Delegate, V. S. Witherell. Alternate, E. E. Holmes.

78. Commander, E. F. Savage. Past Captain, Don. D. Grout. Dele-

gate, *L. J. Durkee. Alternate, J. R. Rviss.

79. Commander, R. C. Searing. Past Captain, R. C. Searing. Dele-

gate, M. P. Warner, Alternate, C. H. Burt.

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80. Commander, J. H. Tilton. Past Captain, J. H. Tilton. Delegate

. Alternate, .

81. Commander, E. L. Hardy. Past Captain, F. A. Wheeler. Delegate,

*H. D. Parkhurst. Alternate, C. E. Clough.

83. Commander, *H. S. Hill. Past Captain, *H. S. Hill. Delegate, H.
Colbum. Alternate, B. I. Brown.

83. Commander, *C. J. Smith. Past Captain. *C. J. Smith. Delegate,

*L. N. Williamson. Alternate, R. B. Haskins.

84. Commander, N. H.Drew. Delegate, C. A. Kelton. Alternate, C.

L. Gray.

85. Commander, *C. A. Crane. Delegate, *F. E. Manum. Alternate,

E. A. Beauard.

86. Commander, F. W. Gove. Delegate, A. C. Booth. Alternate,

*Justin Crown.

The Commander then announced the following committees :

On Ritual :—F. W. Sault, Andrew Maurer, R. F. Barrett, E. T. L.
Benedict, and G. W. Gowett.

On Resolutions .-—A. G. Fay, E. M. Kellogg, H. C. Tracy, W. H.
Griffith, L. J. Durkee.

On Reports of Officers— A. J. Davis, W. L. White, G. W. Manning,
J. N. Wright and H. S. Hill.

On Constitution, Rules and Regulations — E. T. Griswold, W. H.
Headle, G. O. Webster, A. I. Howe and G. W. Myatt.

The reports of officers being next in the order of business, Inspector
Griswold moved that the rules be suspended, and the reports be held
until the following day. Motion seconded by Commander Sargent, and
carried.

Under the head of unfinished business, Past Captain Greene, chair-
man of the committee to wait upon Brother O. A. Gee with resolutions
pertaining to his illness, reported to the Encampment that the commit-
tee had performed its duty, and was pleased to amioimce that Brother
Gee's condition was materially improved .

On motion of Senior Vice-Commander Fay, seconded by Surgeon
Webster, further unfinished business was suspended until the following
day. Commvuiications from camps being next in order, Sm-geon Web-
ster moved, in order to expedite business, that such reports be simply
handed to the Adjutant, instead of being read. Motion seconded by
Mustering Officer Sault, and carried.

The Encampment then adjourned until four o'olock p. m.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS. V

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

The Encampment was called to order by Commander Foster, at 4.15
p. m. The rounds of the Encampment were made by Inspector Gris-
wold, assisted by Mustering Officer Sault. Members of the G. A. R.
were obligated. Past Captain Dodge of the defunct camp at Woodstock
was given a seat in the Encampment, it having been satisfactorily shown
that he was entitled to the same.

On motion of Past Col. Temll, seconded by Mustering Officer Sault,
the Commander directed all members of the Encampment to seat them-
selves on one side of the hall, and all who were not members to take
seats on the opposite side.

The roll was then called by the Adjutant.

Communications from individuals being next in order, Past Capt.
Morse moved that Brother Leonard Fiske, of Camp 19, be allowed the
floor for the purpose of presenting resolutions appropriate to the memory
of the late Gen. William Wells, for whom Camp 19 was named. Motion
seconded by Past Capt. Benedict, and carried. Brother Fiske presented
the following resolutions :

Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty, the ruler of the Universe,
to take from the associations of men. Gen. WilHam Wells, late of Bur-
lington, Vt.; therefore be it

Resolved, That in the death of Gen. William Wells we recognize the
loss of one of Vermont's gi-eatest and best men.

Resolved, That we as an organization, feel it our duty and our priv-
ilege to unite with the citizens of the State in paying a tribute to the
memory of a gi'eat soldier, a noble citizen, and an honored man.

Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of this
Encampment and that a copy be presented to the family of the deceased.

The resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Under the head of new business. Inspector Griswold asked that the
matter of the new ritual might be brought up and discussed at the pres-
ent session. Chairman Sault, of the Committee on Ritual, stated that
the committee were not yet ready to report, and would be glad to have
any resolutions on the subject that might be deemed appropriate, handed
to the committee at once for action.

At this point. Past Capt. Greene made a few pleasing remarks rela-
tive to the showing made by the Vermont Division at the Centennial
Anniversary at Bennington, in August, 1891.

Mustering Officer Sault then stated that, at the request of a number
of the brothers, he wished to introduce a resolution condemnatory of the
military organization of the order, the Sons of Veterans Guards.

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The resolution was read, and referred to the Committee on Resohi-
tions.

Past Col. Eaton presented the followmg resolution, proposing a
change in the by-laws of the Division:

"Resolved, that the Adjutant is hereby directed to give notice of
the following proposed amendment to the By-Laws, as required by Sec-
tion I, Article 8, of the said By-Laws.

Article I, Section 1 , is hereby amended by striking out the words
"between the 5th day of June and the 10th day of July, the exact daj^
to be determined by the Colonel commanding, with the concurrence of
the elective members of the Division Council," and substituting therefor
the words "during the month of February."

Sections 2 and 3 of Article I are hereby stricken out."

Referred to the Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations.

The following communication from the Second Encampment of the
Vermont Division Ladies' Aid Societies, was here read by the Adjutant;

"The Second Encampment of your auxiliary of the Ladies' Aid So-
cieties of the Sons of Veterans, sends greeting.

May the grand principles of both our orders ever remind us of our
duty to each other. Allow us to extend to you our sincerest and most
hearty thanks for the marked courtesy granted to us by your body.
We extend to you, also to your guests of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lic, a cordial invitation to attend the L. A. S. Encampment.

Signed,

JENNIE WILLIAMSON, 1

Mrs. A. F. SOUTT, [ Committee.

Mrs. I. S. JENNE, \

The Chair appointed the following named members a committee to
make suitable response to this communication: Past Capt. Green, Com-
manders Abbott and Griffith.

After highly commending the usefulness of the '' Sharpshooter "
as the official organ of the Division during the past year. Inspector
Griswold moved that this paper, ]iublished by Brother W. W. Lapoint
of Barre, be continued as the official organ of the Division for the com-
ing year. Motion seconded by Brother Isliam, and unanimously carried.
The Encampment then adjourned until 8 o'clock, Thursday morning,
July 7th.

JODRNAL OF PROCEEDINGS. * 11

THURSDAY MORNING. ^

The Encampment was called to order by Commander Foster at 9.30
a. m. Past Capt. Benedict was detailed as Camp Guard. The rounds of
the Encampment were made by Inspector Griswold, assisted by Muster-
ing Officer Sault. The minutes of yesterday's session were read and
approved.

The report of the Division Commander, Senior and Junior Vice-
Division Commanders, Adjutant, Quai-termaster, Surgeon, Chaplain,
Inspector, Mustering Officer, Judge Advocate, and Di\dsion Council,
were read and referred to the Committee on Officers" Reports. (See
Reports of Officers.)

Past Colonel Terrill moved that the officers be allowed to keep their
reports, after consideration by the Committee on Reports of Officers, to
revise same for j)ublication. Seconded by Past Capt. Pecu, and carried.
S. V. C. Fay moved that the name of W. E. Terrill be placed on the roll
of Past Commanders of Camp No. 7, Underbill. The motion was sec-
onded by Adjutant Monahan, and carried unanimously.

The Committee on Resolutions then submitted the following report:

Brandon, Vt., July 7th, 1892.

To Commander H. S. Foster, Commanding Vermont Division, S. V.,

U. S. A.:

Your Committee on Resolutions beg leave to report as follows:

Resolved, That the heartfelt thanks of this Encampment are hereby
tendered to Commander H. S. Foster for the earnest, faithful and able
manner in which lie has conducted the business of this Division during
the nine months he has been in command, dm-ing which time he has by
his devotion to the Order kept up the steady growth of the Division, and
brought the number of members to the highest point in our history.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered
Colonel K. W. Morse for the work performed by him during the three
months he held command of the Division, and that we regret that cir-
cumstances prevented his serving during the whole term.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered
to all of the other officers of the Division, both elected and appointed,
for the work they have performed durmg the past year.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered
to the Vermont Division of the Ladies" Aid Societies, for accepting the
invitation extended them by the Ninth Amiual Encampment, and meet-
ing here with us for their Second Annual Encampment; for the faithful
help they are giving us in all of our work; for the new courage and de-
votion with which they inspire us by working with us for the advance-
ment and success of our every worthy aim; for the additional interest

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and zest which their presence gives our Encampment. That we extend
to them an earnest invitation to annually hold their Encampment at the
same time and jjlace with that of this Division.

Resolved, That we express anew our feehng of obligation to the
Vermont Department of the G. A. R. for the aid and assistance so liber-
ally given us by them in the infancy of our organization; and that, as
we grow in years and strength, we pledge ourselves to render to them
aU the aid and assistance in our power.

Resolved, That the courtesy and kindly interest extended to so
many of our camps by the W. R. C!. is fully appreciated by us, and we
trust that the same friendly feeling which has heretofoi'e existed may
continue to bind together all of the organizations whose common object
is the relief of the Union soldiers and the perpetuation of his valiant
deeds.

Resolved, That it is the sense of this Encampment that in the pres-
(>nt situation of our Order, with the trial of a year which has been given
the S. V. Guards, that the continuance of the same will work irre-
parable injury to the welfare, sviecess and permanency of the Order, and
that the National Encampment atHelena should do away with the S. V.
Guards, and re-establish the old titles in the officers of Camps and
Divisions, and that the delegates to said Encampment from this Division
should use their utmost efforts to accomplish the return to the old
Order.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Division are hereby tendered to
the officers and members of George E. Davenport Camp, No. 56, for their
courtesy and attention during this Encampment.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered
Charles Ormsbee Post, No. 18, of the G. A. R., fortlieir attention during
this Encampment and for their attendance during our meetings, and
for joining with us in our annual parade.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Division are hereby tendered to
the various railroads and hotels which have given reduced rates to the
members and visitors at this Encampment.

Resolved, That the thanks of 'this Division are hereby tendered to
the people of Brandon for their kindness and hospitality to the members
and visitors at this Encampment.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment are hereby tendered
to the Brandon Band for their services gratuitously rendered, in giving
us a concert last evening.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. ,

ALLAND G. FAY, ^

E. M. KELLOGG, |

H. C. TRACY, \ Committee.

W. H. GRIFFITH, \

L. J. DURKEE. J

The report was accepted, and the resolutions adopted unanimously.

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The Committee on Ritual then made the following report, which was
accepted by the Encampment, and the committee discharged :

Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.

To H. S. Foster, Commander of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans.
V. S. A.:

Sir:— Your Committee on Ritual would submit the following report:

1st. That we have looked into the merits of the new Ritual, and
would recommend to the Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons
of Veterans, to keep the old ritual, until such time as we can have a new
ritual that is an improvement on the old one now in use.

2d. We have not received any communication, but would submit
the following proposed changes: On page 5, opening ceremonies, after
Corporal of Guard has been directed to see if Camp and Picket Guards
are at their respective posts and in pobsession of proper pass- word and
countersign, to insert the following explanatory clause : At the call of
his name, the Corporal of Guard will rise and salute, app^-oach the Com-
mander and communicate to him (the Commander) in a whisper, the
pass-word and countersign, in order that the Commander may know-
that he has them correct. Then retire to the ante-room, make a per-
sonal examination and report.

In muster-in ceremonies, on page 14, where it says: Does any per-
son present know of any just cause why this I'ecruit should not be mus-
tered, etc., change the word " person" to " brother."

Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. ,

FRANK W. SAULT, Chairman.

R. F. BARRETT, 1

E. T. L. BENEDICT, ! ^ ...

ANDRRW MAURER. ( '-ommittee.
G. H. GOWETT, J

The following communication from Brother O. A. Gee was then
read :

Brandon, Vt., July 6th, 1893.
Commander H. S. Foster and Bros, of Encampment.

It is a source of keenest disappointment that compels me to greet
the Encampment in this manner. But owmg to circumstances governed
by other than human power, I am left no other alternative, and suppose
I should be thankful for even this.

14 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

But you are welcome to our beautiful town and I am sure the people
will do all in their power to make your stay l)oth pleasant and profitable.

Yours most sincerely in F. C. and L. ,

O. A. GEE.

Per L.

Senior Vice-Commander Fay moved that this comnuxnication be
spread upon the records of the Encampment. Seconded by Brother
Meacham, and carried.

Past Col. Eaton requested that the Adjutant read that portion of
the new Constitution. Rules and Regulations, describing the method of
election of division officers, which was done. The Encampment then
adjourned until 2 p. m.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

The Encampment was called to order at 2.45 p.m., Comniander
Foster in the chair. Past Capt. Greene was detailed as Inspector, and
Past Capt. W. E. Terrill as Mustering Officer. These officials made the
rounds of the Encampment.

Brother Fiske made some remaks preparatory to presenting resolu-
tions on the death of Comrade E. H. Trick of the G. A. R. S. V. C.
Fay rose to a point of order, the point being that Brother Fiske had no
right to the floor. The Chair decided that the point of order was well
taken, and Brother Fiske was allowed to simply read the resolutions,
which were referred to the Committee on Resolutions.

Past Capt. Greene submitted a copy of the letter which the com-
mittee, of which he was chairman, sent in reply to the commimicatiou
from the Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Societies. Past Col. Jenne
moved that this letter be spread upon the minutes of -the Encampment.
Seconded by Commander Barrett, and carried. The letter is as follows:

Tenth Annual Encampment, )

Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [

Brandon, Vt., July 6th, 1892. )

To the President of the Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Society :

Sister : — The undersigned connnittee, on behalf of this Encamp-
ment, beg to express to the Sisters of the Ladies' Aid Society, their sin-
cere appreciation of the most cordial greeting extended to us, and to

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again assure them of their earnest endorsement of the aims and objects
of the SocietJ^

With the hope that the strong tie which unites our organizations may
be strengthened by the most successful and harmonious co-operation, in
the future, as in the past, we are,

Very truly yours in F. C. and L.,

FRANK L. GREENE, )

E. E. ABBOTT, - Committee.

W. H. GRIFFITH. )

Chairman Fay requested the Committee on Resolutions to meet him
in the ante-room.

The Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations then made
its report as follows: —

Brandon, July 7, 1892.

I'o H. S. Foster, CommaiicUag Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans.
U. S. A.

Sir: — Your Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and
Division By-Laws, beg leave to submit the following report:

We have received the following recommendations for changes:
To the Chairman of Committee on Constitution, Rides and Regulations:

I would respectfully offer an amendment to Article V. Sec. 1, Con-
stitution, Rules and Regulations, that it be made to read so as to admit
to membership such male decendants of soldiers, sailors or marines, who
may either by themselves or their decendants give conclusive proof of
honorable service during the civil war of 1861-65, but who by reason
of accident, or cause beyond their control, or neglect, were unable to
secure an honorable discharge.

A. W. ISHAM.
In behalf of Camp No. 42.

We do not reccommend this change, believing that eligible candidates
for admission to our Order, can with reasonable certainty obtain neces-
sary proof of their father's enlistment, honorable service and discharge.
To the Chairman of Committee on Rides and Regulations :

I recommend as change in Article V. Section 5, that same read (5)
five members constitute a quorun instead of (7) seven.

W. H. HEADLE.

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Believing that the above vpould be of untold advantage to the
smaller Camps, and as we cannot see vs^herein it will be deterimental
to the interests of the larger ones, we unhesitatingly recommend its adop-
tion, and that our Delegates to the Commandery-in-Chief meeting be
instructed to use their influence in securing the aforesaid change.

We recommend the careful consideration of the following resolu-
tion and proposed changes presented by Past. Col. Eaton: —

Resolved, That the Adjutant is hereby directed to give notice of the
following proposed amendment to the Division By-laws, as proposed by
Article I. of Section 8, of said By-Laws:

Article I, Section 1 is hereby amended by striking out the word
"between the 5th day of June and the 10th day of July, the exact
day to be determined by the Colonel couuuanding with the concur-
rence of the Division Council," and substituting therefor the words,
'•During the month of February."

Sections 3 and 3 of Article I. are hereby stricken out.

We also submit the following resolution, and recommend its adop-
tion:

Resolved, That Article IV., Section 3, be amended to provide for the
election of Division Officers in the manner and form prescribed by the
Constitution of 1890.

We all recognize the fact that our annual inspection is not as satis-
factory in its results as the amount of money expended would warrant.

We believe that many radical changes should be made in the blanks
as furnished by the Inspector General's Department, before a fair
schedule of markings can be obtained, and as we are not prepared to
suggest what those changes should be, we believe that an experiment
might be made that would give our Division the benefit of just such an
inspection as she needs, and if successful in its method we might become
pioneers in a reform movement in its Inspection Department. We
therefore present this resolution for action at this time: —

Resolved, That the incoming Commander of this Division be and he
is hereby empowered to provide for and cause to be held for the sole and
private benefit and information of this Division, such additional inspec-
tion of Camps, other than that prescribed bj^ the Constitution, Rules and
Regulations, as he may deem fitting and proper.

The design is, to have blanks prepared, independent of those sent out
by the Inspector General, and at the same time, of the Inspector of
Camps as prescribed by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations, these
blanks to be used by our Division Inspector for the collection of such
data as the Division Commander may deem of value.

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17

Of course this should be without extra expense to either Camps or
Division, with the exception of the small amount to be expended for the
getting up and printing of necessary blanks.

Respectfully submitted,

E. T. GRISWOLD,
W. H. HEADLE,
G. O. WEBSTER,
A. I. HOWE,
G. W. MYATT.
Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations.

The report was accepted, and the committee discharged.

The Committee on Resolutions here made a verbal supplementary
report, which was accepted, and the committee discharged.

Commander Foster was here called from the room and Senior Vice-
Commander Fay took the chair. Surgeon Webster moved that the
Division purchase a past Commander's Badge (the Silver Cross of the
Order) for presentation to Commander Foster, upon his retirement from
oflfice. Motion seconded by Past Col. Jenne and Brother Isham, and
carried unanimously.

Commander Foster returned and resumed the chair.

The following telegrams and letters from invited guests were then
read by the Adjutant :

Burlington, Vt., July 7, 1892.

To Col. H. S. Foster, at Encampment of S. of V., Brandon :

Am sorry I cannot be with you to-day. Please accept and extend
to brothers and Ladies' Aid my best wishes for your welfare and pros-
perity. May harmony and unity prevail among you, and God speed you
all in your grand and noble work. Three cheers for Vermont Division,

and long may she live.

JOHN E. FOX.

Springfield, Vt., July 6, 1892.

To H. S. Foster, Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
Brandon :

My brothers,! deeply regret that I cannot be with you, but business

makes it impossible. I send hearty gi'eetings to all and best wishes for

successful Encampment.

Fraternally,

HERBERT O.BIXBY.

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Burlington, Vt., July 7th, 1892.
Adjutant E. T. Monahan, Brandon, Vermont :

Dear Sir and Brother : — Please say to the brothers of the Ver-
mont Division, I deeply regret not being able to be with them at our
Tenth Annual Encampment, but my best wishes are for every brother
and for the welfare of our Division.

Push on with our noble Order and make this Encampment one to be

remembered.

Yours in F. C. and L.,

K. W. MORSE.

Manchester, N. H., July 7, 1892.
To Col. H. S. Foster, Sons of Veterans, Brandon :

Convey best wishes to Encampment ; sorry cannot be with you.

FRANK P. MERRILL,

Past Commander-in-Chief.

Sibley, Iowa, July 7, 1892.
To Col. Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, Brandon :

Sibley Saber extends greetings to Sons of Veterans at Brandon En-
campment.

GEO. A. ROMEY.

Burlington, Vt., July 7, 1892.

To Capt. H. S. Foster, Brandon :

Sorry cannot be with you to-night ; unavoidably detained. Give

love to the boys.

T. S. PECK.

Rutland, Vt., July 7, 1892.
To Commander H. S. Foster, Sons of Veterans Encampment, Brandon:

Accept cordial thanks for invitation to camp-fire, and regi'ets that
cannot attend. With greetings to your comrades,

HENRY F. FIELD.

40 Broadway, N. Y., July 2ad, 1892.

H. S. Foster, Commanding Division of Vermont, S. V., U. S.' A., Burl-
ington, Vt.
Dear Sir and Commander:

It is with deep regret that I am obliged to advise you of my inabil-
ity to attend your Division Encampment. I had looked forward with

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great pleasure to such a visit, but find that my official duties in the

persecution of criminals will not allow of my leaving the city during the

coming week. I made every effort to make arrangements to get some

some one to take my place, but without success.

Convey to the brothers of your Division my best wishes for their

continued prosperity, and accept yourself the well deserved recognition

from these Headquarters of faithful and conscientious services. Were

all Division Commanders like yourself, the work at these Headquarters

would be greatly lightened.

Yours in F. C. and L. ,

BARTOW S. WEEKS,

Commander-in-Chief S. V., U. S. A.

Hillsdale, Mich., June 16, 1893.

My Dear Col. Foster:— Have delayed reply to yours of the 11th,
hoping I might see some way to accept your courteous invitation to be
with you and your boys in Encampment. It would be a great pleasure,
could I do so, as it has never been my good fortune to meet with any of
the Eastern Divisions. I find it will not be practicable to leave at the
time named, and so must deny myself the honor and pleasure I would
have in accepting— I will be with you heartily in spirit, and trust
your work will be for the promotion of the best interests of our order.
Wishing you and your Division great success, I remain,

Sincerely yours in F. C. and L. ,

MARVIN E. HALL.

Chester, Vt., June 30th, 1893.

Capt. H. S. Foster, Division Commander, Sons of Veterans, Vermont

Division ':

Dear Sir : — Yours of 88th, conveying kind invitation to be present
at yom- Tenth Annual Encampment, at Brandon, July 6th and 7th,
received.

It will be impossible for me to be present the 6th, and difiicult to be
present at aU, but I feel it a duty to make an effort, in some shape, to
testify to my earnest appreciation of your order, and shaU hope to shape
it so as to enjoy with you your camp-fire on the 7th.

Very tiody yours in F. C. and L.,

HUGH HENRY.

MONTPELIER, Vt. , July 4th, 1893.
Col. H. S. Foster :

My Dear Col. : — Your kind invitation, inviting me to be present at

the camp-fire of the Sons of Veterans, at Brandon, on the 7th inst. , is at

20 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

hand, for which I thank you, and be assured that if it were not for en-
gagements made which cannot be postponed I would be most happy to
be with you on that occasion; but prior engagements, I am sorry to say,
will prevent me from having the pleasure of enjoying the camp fire,
but you and your brothers must go ahead and show to the country that
patriotism is not dying out, but is full of life and will continue to grow
for many generations yet to come. Thanking you again and wishing
you success,

I am very truly yours,

STEPHEN THOMAS.

BuELiNGTON, Vt., June 29, 1892.

My Dear Colonel:— Please accept thanks for your kind invita-
tion to attend your Encampment. I much regi'et that an expected
absence of several days, beginning early the 7th prox. , will prevent the
pleasure of attendance. Kindly present my compliments to the boys,
and best wishes for a pleasant and profitable time.

With kind regards,

I am yours in F. C. and L.,

U. A. WOODBURY.
Col. H, S, Foster,

Div. Com. S. O. V.

St. Albans, Vt., June 30, 1892.

Col. H. S. Foster, Comma. ider of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
Burlington :

Dear Sir: — Your very cordial invitation to be present at the An-
nual Encampment of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, at Brandon,
the 6th and 7th prox., at hand. I am very sorry that business engage-
ments will prevent my accepting. I hope you may have a pleasant and
instructive reunion.

Yours very truly,

F. S. STRANAHAN.

Rhinecliff, N. Y., July 1st, 1892.

Dear Sir: — I am in receipt of your cordial invitation to be present
at the Grand Camp-fire at Brandon on the evening of the 7th instant, on
the occasion of the Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Vet-
erans, U. S. A., and regret exceedingly that, as I will have to be in
Washington at that time, it is impossible for me to accept.

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As a native of Vermont I feel much interest in such events, and
would be much pleased if I could arrange to be present.

Very faithfully yours,

LEVI P. MORTON.
Comd'r H. S. Foster,

Burlington.

War Department,
Washington, D. C, June 7, 1892.

Dear Sir : — I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of
June 4, kindly inviting me to be present at the Tenth Annual Encamp-
ment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, to be held at Brandon,
July 6 and 7, 1892. Be assured, dear sir, that I esteem this invitation as
no slight honor, and I shaU gladly accept if circumstances wiU perrtiit.
It is, however, impossible for me to say at this date whether I can be
there or not. In any event, I wish you a pleasant gathering, and great
success to your organization.

Very truly yours,

L. A. GRANT.
Col. H. S. Foster,

Burlmgton, Vt.

Proctor, Vt., June 13, 1892.
Capt. H. S. Foster, Burlington, Vt.:

My Dear Sir : — I regret to say that the change of date will not help
the matter. I shall, no doubt, have to rem^^'n in Washington until the
close of the Session. I return to-day and it is not likely that we shall
get through before the 7th of July, and if we do, I fear I shall be obliged
to go another way for a few days.

The Sons of Veterans do themselves honor by keeping alive the

memory of the deeds of their fathers, and as an organization they render

a great service to the republic by stimulating the spirit of patriotism and

loyalty. They deserve the good wiU and encouragement of every lover

of his country.

Very respectfully yours,

REDFIELD PROCTOR.

House of Representatives U. S. )
Washington, D. C, July 1, 1892. |"

Col, H. S. Foster, Commander Sons of Veterans, Burlington, Vermont:

My Dear Sir ; — I have your letter inviting me to be present at the
Tenth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division of the Sons of Vet-

22 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

erans. I have delayed answering in the hope that affairs might take
such a turn here as to enable me to be with you, for I assure you it
would afford me great pleasure to do so, but as the time draws nigh I
find it out of the question. Let me, however, express my appreciation
of the high compliment implied by your invitation.

I esteem it not a small honor to be recognized thus by your organiz-
ation, which must soon take the place of that great fraternal order of
your fathers, the Grand Army of the Republic. It in fact already rivals
it in patriotism and gallantry. The white tents of the veterans will
soon all be spread on the other side of the river and their sons will soon
take their places ; and, as responsibilities and honors fall thick and fast,
upon them, the most favored will hardly find a brighter spot in their in-
dividual or family records than the fact that they are the sons of the
brave men who won lasting honor in a war that won for their
country the glories of a lasting union and the blessings of a lasting
peace.

All hail then, the Sons of Veterans. Your organization has come
none too soon and long may it continue, descending from sire to son to
the latest generation. It wiU keep alive the patriotic memories of our
heroic past and will help perpetuate the great principles of unity and
fraternity on which our Government rests, and for which so many brave
men have laid down their lives.

Regretting again that I cannot be with you, and asking that you
extend to those present a very cordial greeting in my behalf, I am.

Very truly yours,

WILLIAM W. GROUT.

The Rookery, Chicago, III., )
July 4, 1893. S

H. S. Foster, Division Commander :

Dear Sir : — I am in receipt of your kind invitation to meet the Sons
of Veterans on July 6th and 7th, at Brandon. I am unable to leave
Chicago at this time. I hope, however, that you will have a large at-
tendance and an interesting camp-fire.

It is pleasant to think that the memory of our late war is not to ex-
pire at the death of the first generation. I believe your activity is patri-
otic and useful. Keep it up.

Sincerely yours,

ALDACE F. WALKER.

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Letters were also read from Adjutant General Rapliel Tobias and
Quartermaster General J. V. B. Clarkson, Sons of Veterans; Major Gen-
John M. Schofield, Commanding the Army of the United States; Major
General Oliver O. Howard, U. S. Army; Hon. C. S. Page, Governor of
Vermont; Hon. Levi K. Fuller, Gen. Juluis J. Estey, Colonel George
Grenville Benedict, Capt. Henry O. Wheeler, and Capt. Pearl D. Blod-
gett.

The Committee on Officers' Reports then submitted its report, which
was accepted, and the committee discharged.

Past Capt. Ball moved that the next Division Commander be in-
structed to appoint a committee of three to confer with committees
from the other New England Divisions in regard to a meeting of the
Sons of Veterans of New England. Seconded by Brother Kellogg, and
carried.

Past Col. TerriD moved that Adjutant Monahan be paid forty dollars
from the division treasury for his services and ex-Adjutant Huse, ten
dollars. The motion was seconded by J. V. C. Headle and carried
unanimously. Adjutant Monahan expressed his thanks to the Encamp-
ment, in a few weU chosen words.

Mustering Officer Sault moved that the per capita tax for the com-
ing year remain the same as at present, viz., twelve and a half cents per
quarter. Seconded by Commander Myatt, and cai-ried.

Mustering Officer Sault moved that if only one delegate from the
Division attend the National Encampment of the order at Helena, Mont.,
he be allowed $100.00 from the division treasury; if two attend that they
be allowed $75.00 each, and that if three representatives of the Division
attend, they each be allowed $50.00, and that should neither delegates
nor alternates be able to attend, their places be filled by Past Division
Commanders. Motion seconded by Past Col. Jenne, a-nd canied. Past
Col. Eaton moved that Commander Foster have preference over the
other Past Division Commanders in this connection. Motion duly sec-
onded and candied.

Inspector Griswold moved that 450 copies of the proceeding of this
Encampment be pubHshed under the direction of the retiring Com-
mander, and that a copy be sent to each member of the Encampment ;
also that the proceedings of the Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Socie-
ties be published in the same volume, without expense to that organiza-
tion. Seconded by Commander Kinney, and carried.

The question of place for holding the next Annual Encampment of
the Division being next for consideration, Past Capt. Howe presented
the claims and invitation of Brattleboro. Judge Advocate Herrick in-

24 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

vited the Encampment to Vergennes. Brother Sanders, in behalf of
Camps 50, 52 and 77, invited the Encampment to MoiTisville. Brother
Gauthier, under instruction from his Camp, invited the Encampment to
Barre, Remarks on the subject were made by Past Col. Eaton, Past
Col. Jenne, Past Capt. Pecu and Past Capt. Powell.
The first ballot resulted as foUows :

Whole number of votes cast - - 67

Necessary for a choice - - 34

Brattleboro 32

Vergennes 37

Morrisville - 7

Barre 1

No choice.

The second ballot resulted as follows :

Whole number of votes 65

Necessary for a choice 33

Brattleboro 32

Vergennes - 31

Morrisville 1

Barre - 1

No choice.

The result of the third ballot was as follows :

Whole number of votes 65

Necessary for a choice 33

Brattleboro — - -31

Vergennes 31

Morrisville _ -- 3

No choice.

The fourth ballot resulted as follows :

Whole number of votes 63

Necessary for a choice 32

Brattleboro - - 33

Vergennes -28

Morrisville ._ - 2

Brattleboro liaving a majority of the votes cast, was declared the
place of holding the next Annual Encampment. On motion of Past
Capt.Pecu, seconded by Past Capt. Savery, the vote for Brattleboro was
made unanimous.

Election of officers being next in order, Mustering Officer Sault in-
quired how many delegates the Division was entitled to in the next

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National Encampment, and was informed by the Chair that the Divis-
ion was entitled to one delegate at large, and one delegate.

Past Capt. F. L. Greene of St. Albans, was placed in nomination for
Division Commander, by Surgeon Webster. Nomination was seconded
by Adjutant Monahan, Quartermaster Cahill, and Brother Isham. The
roU being caUed, Past Capt. Greene was unanimously elected Division
Commander for the year next ensuing.

Past Capt. Powell placed in nomination for Senior Vice-Division
Commander, Junior Vice-Division Commander W. H. Headle of Danby.
Nomination seconded by Past Capt. Langdon. The roll was called and
Junior Vice-Commander Headle was unanimously elected Senior Vice-
Division Commander for the year next ensuing.

For Junior Vice-Division Commander, Commander Myatt of Camp
56, nominated Brother O. A. Gee of Brandon. Nomination seconded by
S. V. C. Fay. Past Capt. Pecu nominated Brother W. W. Lapoint of
BaiTe. Seconded by Brother Gauthier. The roll being caUed the result
of the ballot was as follows :

Whole number of votes cast- . - 67

Necessary for a choice 34

Brother Gee had. 41

Brother Lapoint 26

Brother Gauthier moved that the election of Brother Gee be made
unanimous. Seconded by Conuuander Kinney of Camp 57, and carried
unanmiously. Brother O. A. Gee was declared duly elected Junior Vice-
Division Commander for the year next ensuing.

For first Division Council, S. Vf C. Fay nominated Division Com-
mander H. S. Foster of Burlmgton. Seconded by Past Capt. Savery.
The roll was called, and Commander Foster was unanimously elected
first Division Council for the year next ensuing.

For second Division Council, Past Col. Eaton nominated Brother W .
W. Lapoint of BaiTe. Seconded by Past Capt. Greene and Judge Ad-
vocate Herrick. The roll was called, and Brother Lapoint was unan-
imously elected second Division Council, for the year next ensuing.

For third Division Council, Commander W. M. Sargent, Camp 74,
nominated Miistering Officer F. W. Sault of West Randolph. Seconded
by Inspector Griswold and Brother Isham. The roU was called, and
Mustering Officer Sault was unanimously elected third Division Council,
for the year next ensuing.

For Delegate-at-large to the National Encampment, Past Col. Jenne
nominated Judge Advocate Hen-ick of Vergennes. Seconded by Past

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Capt. Benedict. The roll was called, and Judge Advocate Herrick was
unanimously elected Delegate-at-large to the next National Encamp-
ment.

For Delegate to the next National Encampment, Brother Leonard
Fiske was nominated by Commander Myatt of Camp 56. Seconded by
J. V. C. Headle. The roll was called, and the result of the ballot was as
follows :

Whole number of votes. 30

Necessary to a choice 16

Leonard Fiske had 29

WillL. White 1

Brother Leonard Fiske was declared duly elected Delegate to the
next National Encampment.

For Alternate-at-large, Mustering Officer Sault nominated Com-
mander F. A. Duffy, Camp 22, Barre. Seconded by Judge Advocate
Herrick. The roll was called, and Commander Duffy was unanimously
elected Alternate-at-large to the next National Encampment.

For Alternate, S. V. C. Fay nominated Commander W. M. Sargent,
Camp 74, South Royalton. Seconded by Adjutant Monahan. The roll
was called, and Commander Sargent was unanimously elected Alternate
to the next National Encampment.

The Encampment then adjourned, to meet after the Camp-fire this
evening.

THURSDAY EVENING.

The public installation of officers came first in order, at which were
present members of the Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Societies, mem-
bers of the Grand Army of the Republic, and several hundred of the
people of Brandon. After the installation of the officers of the L. A. S.,
by the retiring President, Miss S. Ada Hall, the following officers of the
Division were duly installed by Commander Foster :

Division Commander — Frank L. Greene, St. Albans.

Senior- Vice Division Commander — W. H. Headle, Danby.

r>4, •„:^„ o. .-1 \ W. W. Lapoint, Barre.

Division Council- j ^ ^ ^^^^^^ ^'^^^ Randolph.

Junior Vice-Commander-elect O. A. Gee was too ill to appear for in-
stallation. Division commander Greene then installed Past Division
Commander H. S. Foster of Burlington, as a member of the Division
Council.

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Past Colonel F. L. Eaton then presented to Past Commander Foster,
on behalf of the Division, the Silver Cross of the Order (Past Division
Commander's badge), in the following eloquent speech :

Past Commander Foster :

It has been a beautiful custom in this Division to present to each
retiring Colonel some token of appreciation of the services rendered by
him, and the pleasant duty has been assigned to me to-night of present-
ing you, on behalf of the Vermont Division, a Past Commander's badge.
This duty is doubly pleasant to me vphen I remember that both you and
I first saw the light of day m the same old town among the hills, and
although our paths in life have been widely divergent, we have been
united in loving memories for that town of our nativity.

I said it was a custom to present a badge to our retiring Colonel, but
I beg you to beUeve that this badge is not presented to you because of
the custom, for I assure you that every brother appreciates the able man-
ner in which you have performed the duties of the position that was
suddenly thi'ust upon you, and your administration will ever stand as
one of the brightest in the Vermont Division. Upon your breast you
wear many badges, signifying your advancement in our Order and your
success in your chosen profession of arms, and now as I pin above them
this silver cross, it will signify that "Peace hath its victories as well as
war," and that you, a man of war, have in time of peace so fulfilled your
duties as to win the approbation of all your associates.

Wherever your path in life may lead, whether in crowded city or on
tented field, here in the old Green Mountain State, which must ever be
home to you, your brothers of the Sons of Veterans will be watching you
with God-speeds in our hearts, sympathizing with you in all your afflic-
tions, rejoicing in all your successes, and hoping that as the years roll by
we may often again grasp the hand and look into the eyes of him whom
we are privileged to greet as our first Past Commander.

To which Past Commander Foster responded as follows :

Past Colonel Eaton, and Brothers of the Vermont Division :

I can hardly find language to express, in adequate terms, my thanks
for this beautiful badge, and the khad and eloquent words just spoken.
This token of your esteem will ever be a pleasant reminder of my sojourn
in my native State, and of my association with you : and I do not need
to assm'e you that it will ever be prized as among the most valued of my
possessions. It is a greater satisfaction to me to have been Commander
of the Vermont Division than it would be to have been Conuuander-in-

28 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

Chief of the Order. And should the honor and integrity of the Nation
our fathers saved, agam be assailed, no greater honor could be confen-ed
upon me, than to be permitted to lead a regiment of Green Mountain
Boys. Again, brothers, I thank you.

At the close of the Camp-fire which followed, the Encampment was
opened. Commander Greene in the chair. Past Commander Foster
moved that the hearty thanks of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veter-
ans, U. S. A. , be extended to Gen. W. W. Henry of Burlington, for the
marked interest and kindness shown by him in coming to Brandon, at
his own expense, to attend the Encampment and Camp-fire, and reading
at the latter an exceedingly interesting and able war paper. The motion
was duly seconded and unanimously adopted.

There being no further business to come before the Encampment, it
was then closed in due form.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Tenth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division was a
Field Encampment, the first in the history of the Division. The Divis-
ion Commander, a portion of his staff, and many of the brothers attend-
ing the Encampment were quartered in tents pitched on the banks of
the Otter Creek, in rear of the Hotel Brandon.

The weather on the afternoon of July 6th was all that could be de-
sired, and the parade was a highly successful and creditable affair. The
column was formed on the camp ground, the Division Ofl&cers and Past
Colonels being mounted, and, preceded by the Brandon Cornet Band,
marched through the principal streets of the town. The armed camps
were given precedence m the column, in the order of size, and the ijres-
ence of many of the camp flags lent brilliancy to the scene. The column
passed in review before the Sisters of the Ladies' Aid Societies, who were
stationed on the portico of the Hotel Brandon.

The fine and large drum corijs of Lieut. J. C. Blackmer Camp, No.
60, Manchester Depot, marched at the head of the members of the G. A.
R. , and was a noticeable feature of the procession.

On Tuesday evening, an informal reception was held by the Vermont
Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, in the parlors of the Hotel Brandon,
where a warm welcome was given to such Sons of Veterans as were

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS. 29

fortunate enough to be present. New acquaintances were formed, and
a pleasant interchange of views followed.

On Wednesday evening, the ritualistic work of the order was exem-
plified by Camp 56, Brandon, in the Town Hall, in a very successful and
creditable manner, in the presence of a large number of the visiting
Sons. Many of the brothers also attended the exemplification of the
ritualistic work of the local L. A. S., in their hall, and made eloquent
and encouraging remarks. Among this number were Brothers Lapoint,
Greene, Fiske and Griswold. They were followed by Comrade "West of
St. Johnsbury. The Brandon Band rendered a fine programme at the
Hotel Brandon, after the close of the exercises.

At the grand camp-fire following the public installation, Thursday
evening, the following progi'amme was rendered :

Overture - - Reille's Orchestra.

Address of Welcome Rev. W. S. Smart, Brandon.

Song --. .. Quartette.

Gen. Henry then read a very interesting and able paper, entitled, "From

Cold Harbor to. Cedar Creek."
Comrade T. Benton Kelley sang "The Loyal Sons," and a parody on the
"Old Oaken Bucket."

Vocal Solo . - Miss Inez Godfrey.

Recitation, "How the old horse won the bet," W. W. Lapoint.

Selection Octarina Quartette.

Speech ... . _ AUand G. Fay.

Selection Orchestra.

Ice cream and cake were then served, followed by the Encampment
Hop, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed.

The brothers of Geo. D. Davenport Camp, No. 56, the sisters of L. A.
S. No. 7, members of C. J. Ormsbee Post, No. 18, G. A. R. , and the citi-
zens of Brandon generally, are entitled to much credit for their efforts
to make the Encampment a success.

TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V,

REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

REPORT OF THE DIVISION COMMANDER.

Headquarters, Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [•

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892. )

To the Officers and Membeis of the Tenth Annual Encampment, Ver-
mont Division, Sons of Veterans, V. S. A.:

Brothers : — I assumed command of the Division, as Lieutenant
Colonel, September 21, 1891, pursuant to orders from the Commander-in-
Chief, the resignation of Colonel K. W. Morse having been tendered and
accepted. October 13th, 1891, I was elected Colonel by the Division
Council, was duly installed, and established Headquarters at Burling-
ton. The reports of the Staff Officers will show in full the work of their
several Departments. Two new Camps were mustered before I assumed
command, and four have been added since. These Camps are all in good
condition, and it is believed they have come to stay. I am glad to be
able to say that it has not been necessary to revoke the charter of any
Camp during the year. The following Camps have disbanded during
the year, after paying all dues to the Division : No. 44, Rutland, in Jan-
uary, and Nos. 13, South Londonderry, 47, Greensboro Bend, and 53,
East Corinth, in June. Every effort was made to save the last three.
Two or three others have been threatened with dissolution, but have
been encouraged to "hold the fort."

An application for Camp charter has been received from Northfield,
but too late for muster before Encampment. I understand that applica-
tions are about ready to be forwarded from Island Pond and Hardwick.
I desired to organize a large and fine Camp at Rutland in place of No.
44, but found it difficult to interest prominent Grand Army men there in
the project, and could not find time to make a pei-sonal visit. Seed has
also been sown in several other places, which, it is hoped, will spring up
and bear fruit, at no distant day. The Adjutant's report will show
fully the standing of the Division, as to membership and growth.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 31

The report of the Quartermaster will not show as favorable a finan-
cial condition as could be desired. The Division was not free from debt
at the last Encampment, yet nearly $325 was appropriated from the
treasury, and we have been struggling under a load of debt ever since.
The debt when I assumed command was $180.85.

The necessary expenses of the Council Meeting in October were
$31.86, and those of printing the Proceedings of the Ninth Annual En-
campment, $111.54. I have extended the mailing list considerably, so
as to include nearly all publications in this State, and, on recommenda-
tion of the Chau'man of the National Press Couunittee, so as to include
all members of that committee, and additional papers published outside
the State, which devote space to the Sons of Veterans and kindred socie-
ties. While this has entailed a slight additional expense, it is believed
that the benefit accruing to the Order and the Division, has more than
justified it. Division Orders, or extracts therefrom, have been pub-
lished, to a considerable extent, in State papers which had not previously
been furnished with copies, and attention thereby caUed to the organiz-
ation. Many persons eligible to join the Order can be reached through
the columns of a local paper, easier than in any other way. Upon rec-
ommendation of the chairman of the National Press Committee, "News
Notes," compiled by the Division member of that committee, are now
published and distributed with Division orders at a slight expense. The
only traveling expenses, which the Division has paid for me, have been
those of a few short journeys, made on strictly oflEicial business. My
salary is dona.ted to the Division.

The last Annual Encampment of the Order added ten per cent to the
cost of badges and decorations, and authorized Divisions to add ten per
cent to the cost of aU supplies. Many Division Commanders construed
this to authorize Divisions to add twenty per cent to the cost of badges
and decoi'ations, (as the National Headquarters receives ten per cent ad-
ditional on this class of supplies) and acted accordingly. Having an-
nounced in Orders one increase in the price of supplies, I disliked to an-
nounce another, and thought it might be unnecessary. All the badges
and decorations have therefore been furnished art cost, although the Di-
vision might have had a profit of ten per cent.

The utmost economy, consistent with what was beheved to be the
needs and best interests of the Division, has been exercised. I feel it
my duty to recommend greater economy, if practicable, in the annual
appropriations. I would be glad, however, to see Adjutants Huse and
Monahan receive some financial recompense for their services to the
Division. I can speak more particularly for Adjutant Monahan, as he

32 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

served under my immediate supervision. He has performed much effi-
cient and faithful work for the Division, at considerable personal sacri-
fice, and it would give me pleasure to see him receive deserved recom-
pense.

I recommend that the per capita tax be continued as at present, 12i
cents per quarter.

Two Companies of Sons of Veterans Guards have been organized in
the Division, Company "A," Burlington, in December, 1891, and Com-
pany " B," Barre, in May, 1892. I regret to say that these organizations
have not met with the success and encouragement they deserve.

Only two Camps have organized Ladies' Aid Societies during the
j-ear, much to my disappointment. If Camps without them could only
realize adequately the benefits arising from these auxiliaries, greater
effort would be made to secure them.

In this connection I desire to acknowledge the hearty co-operation
of Miss S. Ada Hall, President of the Vermont Division, L. A. S., and
of Judge Advocate Henry Barrows, and to express my high appreciation
of the same. Our relations with the Grand Army of the Republic con-
tinue to be of a most friendly character, and I am indebted to its mem-
bers for many courtesies and much efficient aid.

Brother W. E. Terrill, of Camp No. 7, Underbill, was elected Com-
mander of that Camp in November, 1891, but owing to unintentional
irregularities on the part of the Camp, in the method of election, and the
matter having been brought to my notice officially, I was obhged, under
the Constitution of oUr Order, much to my regret, to declare the elec-
tion invalid. Brother Terrill has occupied many important Staff posi-
tions in the Division, has rendered much efficient service in them all,
and is one of its most deserving members. Residing in Montpelier, he
made several journies to Underbill, to attend meetings of his Camp,
supposing that the title to his office was unquestioned, thereby incurring
considerable expense. As he was deprived of past honors, through no
fault of his own, and in view of the facts above set forth, I recommend
that, if not inconsistent with the Constitution of our Order, his name be
placed on the rolls as a member of future Encampments.

A movement is on foot to establish at Obei-lin, Kansas, a national
G. A. R. Memorial College. Believing this to be a most worthy project.
I wiU tm-n over to my successor all letters and literature on the subject,
which I have recently received, and recommend that the Division ren-
der such aid as seems practicable.

The Commanders of three of the New England Divisions have ap-
pointed a Committee to make arrangements for a meeting of the Divis-

EEPORTS OF OFFICERS. 33

ions of New England States, during the coming winter. It is suggested
that my successor follow their example, if deemed expedient.

Much more might be said at this time, but the greater part of what
I would say to the Division has been pubhshed in Division Orders, and
I therefore make this communication brief. I desire to thank the mem-
bers of the Division Council for the confidence shown in elevating me
to the responsible position of Division Commander.

To the other elective Division officers, and my present and past
Staff officers, including the Assistant Inspectors, and member of the
National Press Committee, I desire to tender my sincere and hearty
thanks for their faithful and efficient service, and to such Camp officers
and other members of the Division, as have loyally and earnestly sup-
ported me and my administration, I wish to convey the assurance of
my highest appreciation.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,
H. S. FOSTER,

Division Commander.

REPORT OF
THE SENIOR VICE-DIVISION COMMANDER.

Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.

To the Officers and Members of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
U. S. A.:

I have the honor to submit the following report :

I came into office in October, 1891, to fill the vacancy caused by the
promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Foster to the command of the Division.

With such a commander as H. S. Foster, the Junior Officers wiU
have but very Uttle to do, and during the time I have been in office, I
have been called upon to perform no official duties, and have performed
none.

The end of another year has come and the Division has had another
year of success and advancement in mmibers, usefulness and influence.

The parent order, the G. A. R., is growing more and more friendly
to our Order, and are coming to see, as the years go by, the need of some

34 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

organization to take up their work, when they are obliged, as they soon
will be, to lay it down, and to assist them in performing it while they
remain with us; and in laying down my office at this time, I ask every
brother in the Order to remember the objects for which we are organ-
ized, and to so conduct hmiself that the G. A. R. wUl be proud to call
us sons and brothers, and that they will urge all who are eligible to be-
come members of our Order.

I have striven to advance, as I shall always do after I give place to
my successor, the good of the Order, and to remember in all the walks
of life the watchwords of our Order, Friendship, Charity and Loyalty,
and that the greatest of these is Loyalty.

Yours in F. C. and L.,

ALLAND G. FAY,

Senior Vice-Commander, Vt. Div.

The Junior Vice-Division Commander submitted a brief verbal re-
port.

REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. >-

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892. )

H. S. Foster, Commanding Vermont Div., Sons of Veterans,U.S.A.:

Brother: — In accordance with the Constitution, Rules and Regula-
tions of our Order, I have the honor to submit to this Encampment the
following report of the business transacted in this office and the stand-
ing of the Division from June 30, 1891, to the present time :

CAMPS.

Camps in good standing June 30. 1891 53

Gains :

Number of Camps organized since above date* 6

Gained by reinstatement. 8

Total gain 14

'This Includes No. 81, mustered during St. Jolinsbury Encampment.

EEPOKTS OF OFFICERS.

35

Loss :

Camp charters surrendered --. 4

Camps suspended . - 7

Totalloss 11

Camps in good standing at date - _ 55

MEMBERSHIP.

Members in good standing June 30, 1891 1540

Gains :

By muster... ._ 197

transfer 23

re-instatement 228

Total gain March 31 , 1892 448

Loss :

By Camps disbanded 18

death 7

honorable discharge 36

transfer 35

suspended 416

Lotal loss, March 31 , 1892 512

Members m good standing, March 81, 1892 1476

These figures are based upon the following table, which shows the
standing of the Division at the end of each quarter :

GAINS.

LOSS.

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Sept. 30

Dec. 31

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53

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25

98

105

96
188
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196
92

128
416

(21)

(29)

209
119
184

Mar. 31

Totals

197

23

228

448

(50)

512

36 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

It is impossible at the present time to give the exact membership of
the Division, as all the reports for the quarter ending June 30, 1892,
have not been received. The consohdated Adjutant's report for the
quarter ending March 31, 1892, shows 55 Camps and 1476 members in
good standing.

Since March 31, 1892, Camps Nos. 85 and 86, with 31 charter mem-
bers, have been mustered. At least 30 of the 36 members of the three
Camps which disbanded in June, applied to Division Headquarters for
transfer cards, which were gi'anted. As most or all of these cards will
undoubtedly be placed in other Camps in the Division , these men cannot
justly be regarded as lost.

From the above data it is believed that a fair and just estimate wUl
show at least 1570 men in good standing.

CAMPS MUSTERED AND DISBANDED.

During the year six Camps have been mustered, Nos. 81 to 86 in-
clusive, with 98 charter members, and a Camp is now Avaiting to be
mustered at Nortlifield.

Four Camps have surrendered their charters.

Camp No. 44 of Rutland, with 18 members, surrendered its cliarter
Jan. 22, 1892. It is now hoped that a Camp of 75 or 100 members will
soon take its place. It seems too bad that a Camp cannot be sustained
in a town where is located the largest Grand Army Post in Vermont,
with a membei-ship of 260, and a Woman's Relief Corps of 108 members.
Where is the son of a veteran who will see that Rutland soon takes her
place again in the roll call of Camps ?

Camp No. 13 of South Londonderry, with only seven members in
good standing, sun-endered its charter, June 15, 1892, after a struggle for
existence of eiglit years, during which time there were not exceeding
27 Sons within a radius of several miles from tlie Camp. Most of these
members received from these Headquarters transfer cards to other
Camps. The determination and pluck of the brothers of this Camp, if
shown in other Camps would to-day have doubled the membership of
the Vermont Division.

Camp No. 47 of Greensboro Bend, with 18 membei-s, having failed
to make a report to Division Headquarters during the last three quarters,
paid up its dues and surrendered its charter June 20, 1892, aU the mem-
bers taking transfer cards from Division Headquarters to other Camps.

Camp No. 53 of East Corinth, with but 11 members, not having held
a meeting during the last year, paid vip its dues and suiTendered its

REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

37

charter, June 30, 1892, all of the members taking transfer cards from

Division Headquarters.

I would recommend the following towns in which Camps could be

established by the assistance from brothers of Camps and comrades of

the Grand Army in the towns adjoining :

Rutland, Bradford, Castle ton,

Westfield, Plainfield, Hardwick,

Island Pond, Swanton, Bakersfield,

Richmond, Topsham.

REPORTS.

A large number of Camps failed to appreciate the importance of
promptly forwarding reports to this office. The trouble caused by this
neglect I feel sure would not be made if the CamiJ officers fully realized
the extra work caused by such neglect. It may be said that where
there are capable First and Quartermaster Sergeants, that nothing will
benefit the Camps so much as to retain them as long as possible. About
.$1,000 for per capita tax, charter fees, etc., passed through my hands to
the Quartermaster, for all of which receipts will be found in the Adju-
tant's receipt book.

MAILING LIST.

The Division order mailing list is composed of the Officers of the Com-
mandery-in-Chief of the Order, Division Commanders, National and Divis-
ion Ladies' Aid Society officers, officers of the Department of Vermont G.
A. R. and W. R. C, Division officers, Past Colonels, Camp Commanders,
prominent members of the Grand Army and Sons of Veterans, promi-
nent men and officers of Vermont, also in the United States 40 Sons of
Veterans and Grand Army publications, and the leading papers which
devote columns to Grand Army and Sons of Veterans news, as well as
the entire press of Vermont, making a list of 450 names, which of itself
makes quite an expense, but I believe the same to be well invested.

COMMISSIONS, ORDERS, ETC.

Number of commissions issued by Colonel K. W. Morse, to
Division officers, seven ; Camp officers, three. By Conunander H. S.
Foster, to division officers, ten ; Camp officers, 258. Nine charters were
issued as follows : — by Colonel K. W. Morse, to Camp No. 81, North Troy ;
by Commander H. S. Foster to Camps Nos. 82, Lunenburg ; 83, Hun-
tington ; 84, Glover ; 85, Bristol ; 86, Essex Junction, and charters were
re-issued to Camps No. 22, Barre ; 64, Fair Haven and 80, DanviUe ; also
there were issued about forty-five transfers and sixty dispensations.
All of the above were properly recorded.

38 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

One thousand copies of General Orders of Commandery-in-Chief ,
4640 copies of Division Orders, 700 copies of Division Orders of the Ladies'
Aid Society, making a total of 6340 copies promulgated from this office
during the last ten months. In addition there have been sent a number
of hundred of " News Notes," 250 copies of proceedings of the Ninth
Annual Division Encampment, 75 copies of the Tenth Annual Encamp-
ment of the Comniandery-in- Chief, 75 copies of the new Rituals, and 350
copies of the Division Rosters. In addition there were written in the in-
terest of the Division, 1695 letters, which includes the answers to all
letters received during past ten months. All of which, together with my
studies and the fact that my Sergeant-Major was so situated that he
could not render assistance, made the burden of the office quite heavy.

RECORDS.

The records of the Division at the time I assumed the dvities of Ad-
jutant were in fine order, in which condition I endeavored to keep
them, and they were so found when inspected by order of the Com-
mander-in-Chief, at the Division inspection.

The only addition during the past year was a Requisition book, used
in this Division for the first time.

CONCLUSION.

To you. Commander, I wish to return thanks for my appointment
as Adjutant, also for valuable assistance, advice and good covincil re-
ceived from you, and the kind treatment and courtesy shown to me
in all our relations. I have tried at all times to do my whole duty to
the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, and to you as Commander of
this Division. I assure you that no cloud has ever passed between us,
and I retii'e from the duties of this office -wdth a clear conscience and
feel certain that the errors are not of the heart.

I wish to extend my thanks to your predecessor, Ex-Colonel K. W.
Morse, for the high honor conferred upon me by the appointment on his
Staff as Chief of Staff. From the members of your Staff as well as from
Camp officers and Brothers, I have received many favors as well as
great forbearance: and in closing, desire to express my higliest appre-
ciation and thanks to the Officers and Brothers, one and aU, of the Ver-
mont Division.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,

EDWARD T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 39

REPORT OF THE QUARTERMASTER.

Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.
Col. H. S. Foster, Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,

U. S. A.

Sir: — I have the honor of submitting herewith the following report
of the Quartermaster's Department, for the past year:

EXPENDITURES.

Paid for per capita' tax I 215 68

■' " supplies — 286 53

" " postage, freight, telegrams, etc 104 69

" " miscellaneous 87 80

" Bixby, Smith and Atwood's biUs 75 32

' ' for office expenses 58 16

" expense Delegates to National Encampment 120 00

" " Division Council meeting, October 13th 26 40

" subscription to Sharpshooter 2120

" for silver cross, Maj. A. P. Davis - 7 50

" " mustering camps ..-. 18 66

" " inspecting headquarters - 7 44

" " expenses assistant inspector _ 15 00

" " printing..- 77 55

•' R. B. Smith, services as Adjutant -.. 50 00

Total expenditures ..$1,171 93

RECEIPTS.

Received for suppUes.. _..$ 260 05

" " per capita tax 827 82

" charter fees ._. 90 00

" " misceUaneoiis 18 82

Total receipts .$1,196 69

Total expenditures 1,171 93

Balance on hand $ 24 76

In closing, allow me to thank you, Colonel, for not only my appoint-
ment, but also for the cheerful manner in which you, as well as the
Judge Advocate and members of the Division Council, have, at gi'eat

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personal sacrifice to yourselves, aided me in the closing of the business of
my department.

Yours in F. C. and L.,

GEO. S. CAHILL, M. D.,

Division Quartermaster.

REPORT OF THE SURGEON.

St. Albans, Vt., June 7, 1892.

To H. S. Foster', Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
U. S. A. :

Sir : — I have the honor to svibmit the following rejjort :

1. No. members mustered 2087

2. No. in good standing - - - 1564

3. No in State Militia 51

4. No. in U. S. Army 1

5. No. in U. S. Navy 0

6. No. of deaths within one year - 6

7. No. of cases of sickness - 84

8. No. of injuries 17

q Total number of weeks sickness (From sickness 272

of all members (From injury 122

10. No. of members able to bear arms - . 1493

1 1 . No. of members over 45 years of age 1"

12. Age of oldest member -. -. 53

13. Average age of all members - - - 25.2

14. No. of unmari-ied members --- 1079

15. No. of widowers - — 21

16. No. of mai'ried members - - 464

17. No. of foreign born . - - - - 19

18. No. of G. A. R. members.. - 18

19. No. of ministers 1

20. No. of physicians 6

21. No. of lawyers 2

22. No. of teachers - - 17

23. No. of litei'aiy men 7

24. No. of artists 0

KEPORTS OF OFFICERS.

41

25. No. of merchants 31

26. No. of farmers. - ^62

1^7. No of clerks and book-keepers.. 107

28. No. of mechanics 164

29. No. of printers 14

30. No. of students 49

31. No. of salesmen ^2

32. No. of telegraph operatoi's 10

33. No. of miners 26

34. No. of skilled laborers '^S

35. No . of laborers - - - - 304

36. No. of R. R. conductors 2

37. No. of engineers.-- -- - I''

38. No. of musicians 16

39. Miscellaneous 137

40. No. of Camps in Division -- 57

41. No. Camps reiiorting 37

Thanking j^ou for the many courtesies rendered me during your ad-
ministration, I am most fraternally yours,

GEO. O. WEBSTER,

Division Surgeon.

REPORT OF THE CHAPLAIN.

Arlington, Vt., July 4, 1892.
Col. H. S. Foster, Division Commander :

Dear Sir and Brother: — As Division Chaplain I beg leave to re-
port that tliere seemed much interest taken in the Memorial Day ser-
vices by the Sons of Veterans of this State, and that a good number
were present both at the religious services on Sunday, and in line for
the memorial exercises.

In more than one camp the prevailing epidemic in February pre-
-vented the observance of Union Defenders' Day, but it is an anniversary
that will steadily grow in favor.

I mvist echo the words of one of my predecessors and say, that I
hope that the sacred nature of Memorial Day will ever prevent any Son
of a living or dead Veteran soldier behaving in a manner unbecoming

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the solemn memories of their noble characters; and that they will al-
ways discourage the changing of this holy-day to a holiday. The work,
which year by year will fall more into our hands, together with our rela-
tions to those noble and brave men, should solemnize the members of
our organization, and enable us to appreciate our position as Sons of
those who saved the Union, and as those naturally fitted to do them
honor.

I append the detailed report of attendance upon Memorial Day
services, etc.

Respectfully submitted,

RICHARD C. SEARING,

Division Chaplain.

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f Commander preached on Memorial Sunday to G. A. R., S. V., etc.

44 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT. S. O. Y

REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR.

Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.
To Commander H. S. Foster, Commanding Vt. Div. S. V., U. S. A.:

Sir : — I have the honor of submitting to you the following report of
the inspection of Camps of this Division.

Our Division By-Laws permit five Assistant Inspectors, but, as in
my opinion, a less number would better subserve the interests of the
Division, I decided to conduct the inspection with a less number of as-
sistants than the limit prescribed.

Fortunately I was enabled to secure the services of three men, well
known to be competent, for the trust: Past Col. Bixby, Mustering Officer
Sault, and Past Captain Pecu, and the territory to be covered was di-
vided between them and myself. It was our intention to inspect all of
the Camps without more assistants, but Brother Bixby, was obliged to
leave his work before it was completed on account of pressure of busi-
ness, as was also Brotlier Pecu, so that it became necessary at a late day
to find a brother to assist us who would finish their work as impartially
and well as it had been commenced.

This proved quite a difficult task, but after considerable trouble and
disappointment with brothers whom we had counted upon as reliable
help in time of need, we at last secured the valuable assistance of W. L.
White who visited six of the eight Camps assigned him. He was unable
to inspect three, No. 71 on account of no quorum on night set for in
si^ection, and Nos, 49 and 81 for lack of time. I have since tried to en-
list the services of four different brothers in the work of inspecting these
three camps, but to no avail, so that they must remain uninspected.
This fact I very much regret, but it was unavoidable.

Besides the help of Brother White, Brother Carpenter of Brattle-
boro was detailed to inspect Bellows Falls for Col. Bixby who had ar-
ranged a date with them and at the last moment found himself unable
to keep his appointment.

My predecessor held that it was not obligator}- for the Inspector to
personally inspect Camps, and may be he was right, but as I could not
see wherein it was unconstitutional, I have undertaken to share the bur-
den of the work as well as the glory.

Personally I have inspected thirteen Camps, Brother Bixby inspected
thirteen, Brother Sault eleven. Brother Pecu nine. Brother White five
and Brother Carpenter one. To these brothers I extend my heartfelt

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 45

thanks for the sacrifices they have made in the interests of this depart-
ment of Division work, and for their i>ainstaking and able efforts in
making this, what I believe to be, the most impartial and thorough in-
spection our Division has ever had.

While in the performance of our work, we have been very hospit-
ably entertained wherever we have naet with the brothers, and it has
been a pleasure as well as a duty to do the work assigned us. I desire
particularly to speak of the hospitality of Brother K. W. Morse, who
saved th^ Division considerable expense by refusing to receive payment
for necessary hotel accommodations and team hire for the Inspector
Space will not permit me to make personal mention of the many who
have so kindly entertained myself and assistants, at considerable trouble
and expense to themselves, but we return our grateful acknowledgment
of every favor received fi'om the hands of our brothers and friends.

Because of lack of time I am unable to give as complete a report of
the condition of individual Camps as I had hoped to be enabled to do,
but I give a brief resume of same as indicated by the reports received
from my assistants and from personal observation.

If I have made any mistakes and done any injustice to any Camp, I
shall be glad to coiTect them. We shall expect to hear from all of our
Camps to-day as to their present condition, but following is the condi-
tion in which we found them:

Nos. 2 and 4, the two oldest Camps in the Division, are in fairly good
condition but entirely out of sight of their privilege. Both have lost
their former interest in nailitary drill, and have made very little, if any,
advance during the year.

No. 6 is nothing extra for a Camp of its age. There is an apparent
lack of interest on the part of its membership, who do not attend the
meetings as might be expected. The officers have neglected to properly
commit their ritualistic parts.

No. 7 in general is in good condition, but not what they have been
in times gone by. They have a splendid board of officers, but they are
not properly supported.

No. 18 appears to be in excellent condition, both as regards the at-
tendance, membership, and general interest manifested. They are also
fairly well fixed financially.

No. 19 is without doubt, all things considered, the best Camp in tlie
Division. They are the strongest in point of membership, 103 strong,
and every man uniformed, and the wealthiest, owning $900.00 worth of
property. They have made the largest increase of membership during
the year, having gained by muster and transfer, thirty recruits.

46 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

No. 22 is the strongest as regards finance, they having $332.25 above
their total indebtedness. This Camp is an excellent one, and bids fair to
soon rival the best in the Division. They have had some differences
recently, but happily they have been settled, and they now present a
united front.

No. 24 is in very good condition, but is at a stand still. Their floor
work is first class, but in general they are like Bennington, Brattleboro,
Underbill and other old Camps, in a semi-dormant state.

No. 25 has been doing poorly for some time past, but under present
able adminstration, is beginning to build up rapidly. We may surely
expect to see this Camp in working harness before many months.

No. 28 is isolated from everything except a few small suburban
towns. I know this to be a fact, because I have been there, but it "gets
there just the same." It is rumored that they have an L. A. S. there,
which no doubt accounts for their excellent condition. They have been
exceedingly unfortunate in several particulars during the past year, but
are to be commended for their promptness in overcoming difficulties.

In No. 31 there appears to be a lack of interest. They are not as
strong financially or in membership as has been their wont. They must
take some nourishment and again become as strong and healthy as their
nature demands.

No. 34 is also suffering very much from general apathy; finances
necessarily low. There are indications of improvment.

No. 35 is small in point of membership but is in fair condition. The
officers have been negligent in some particulars, but are determined that
no further discredit shall be refiected upon them during the remainder
of their term of office. There are fine prospects of improvement.

No. 36 has seen better days, but remains one of our best Camps.
Their average attendance has been rather light but we need borrow no
trouble as to the permanency and efficiency of this Camp.

No. 37 is also one of our best Camps and the interest is continually
increasing. They have a good board of officers and are united as perhaps
no other Camp in the Division; differences in the Camp room rarely
exist.

No. 39's markings indicate a healthy existence. They are interested
in the work, and are in fair financial condition, but there is an oppor-
tunity for improvement, which will in-obably be embraced.

No. 40. The war-horses of this Camp were foimd to be very much
discouraged and talked of surrendering their charter. Financially they
are all right, but there seems to have been a lack of interest in their
meetings. They have made up their minds to take a new lease upon

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 4T

life and tiy a L. A. S., which we expect will "prove the proper remedy to
restore them to health.

No. 43 is well uniformed and equipped, and generally in good condi-
tion, but the officers have failed to commit their parts, and in conse-
quence it has detracted from the interest of the meetings. An improve-
ment in this direction is necessary and may be reasonably expected.

No. 45 is not in the best of trim. Their officers did not have their
parts committed. They have good material and there is no reason whj^
they should not make improvement. They have just elected a new
Commander, who intends to brace things up.

No. 46 is financially in good condition and is steadily gaining. They
are in much better shape than they were one year ago, although mark-
ings may not indicate it.

No. 48 meets part of the time in Barnet and the rest of the time in
West Barnet, which seems to be rather detrimental to its progress, as
the attendance is always light. On the whole, it is a good Camp, when
we consider the difficulties it has to contend with. Their floor work is
excellent.

No. 50 is one of our foremost Camps. They are booming, are well
fixed financially, and the membership shows considerable interest.
They are going to have an L. A. S. at once.

The officers of No. 51 have neglected to commit their ritualistic
parts. All show considerable interest, but could not be termed "Hust-
lers." Their Commander lives at Under hill and attends the meetings of
his Camp quite regularly, a fact which is significant. Had the officers
been properly equipped they would have easily marked in the first
class.

No. 53 is not wher& it might be, but it has members who possess
grit or they would have been "counting grass roots" long since. They are
located in a small place and the membership is widely scattered.
They have no post of the G. A. R. to work for or encourage them, and
are practically alone in then- patriotic work. They are deserving of a
hearty word of commendation.

No. 55 is a "corker." They are the ranking Camp of the Division
and their excellence in every particular shows conclusively that they
have worked hard for this distinction. The most enthusiastic band of
Sons of Veterans in this State is unqestionably located in the "reform
city." Further comment in regard to their efficiency in unnecessary.

No. 56, our host to-day, is also a live Camp, as each delegate can see
for himself. They have the largest number of equipped men of any

48 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

Camp in the Division. There appears no reason wliy it should not be-
come one of our leaders.

No. 57 may be classed with those Camps who will soon be speaking
for first place. So far as the general ritualistic work, is concerned, they
are excellent. If they had been uniformed and equipped at the time of
their inspection they would have been near the van. We may reason-
ably exect to hear them "talk" next year.

The condition of No. 58, with very little effort on the part of its
officers, could be materially bettered. Had the officers taken a little
more pride in the commitment of their ritualistic work they could easily
have ranked in the first-class instead of being low in the second. We
shall look to see Milton in better shape another year.

No. 59 has lacked proper instruction in the work, so that they are
not wholly responsible for their rather unsatisfactory marking. The
membership is widely scattered, but they have plenty of ambition to
succeed and we may expect to see them make considerable improve-
ment.

The officers of No. 60 did not have their parts committed, but show
considerable interest and enter into the work with spirit. They may be
codsideied above the average in general efficiency.

No. 61 is in healthy condition. Its officers have been soinewhat
negligent in some respects, but on the whole the Camp is a good one
and is progressing quite rapidly.

No. 62 is one of the best equipped Camps in the Division, and with
little effort might become one of our very best Camps.

No. 63 is at rather a low ebb. Their membership is scattered and
they have many things to contend with. They have lost rather than
gained during the year, but promise to make' an advance during the
year to come.

No. 64 has good material and unquestionably could become one of
our leading Camps. They are now in fairly good condition, but have
been handicapped somewhat by being burned out during the year,
which destroyed considerable of their property.

No. 65 only needs to be uniformed and equipped to be able to rank
well up toward the top. They have been very prompt in making their
quarterly retui-ns to Division headquarters, which is commendable.

No. 66. The boys in this Camp lack ambition and the Camp appears
to be on the decline. Few Camps have started out under more favorable
auspices than West Rutland, and it seems a pity that they should not
come up to an enviable standard of excellence, which they could do

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 49

were they so minded. May we not hope for a better report another year
from No. 66.

The remainder of the Camps from No. 67 to No. 85 are practically
new Camps, and with but two or three exceptions, are in about the same
condition. But one of these Camps has a set of officers tliat have com-
mitted their ritualistic parts, and there has been a general lack of en-
thusiasm prevailing among them. This single exception is No. 75. This
Camp has a very promising future before it. It ranked 93 at inspection,
and for a new Camp is deserving of great praise for its creditable show-
ing. Montreal is another Camp that is deserving of special mention.
Located on foreign soil, they have difficulties to contend with that we of
the United States fail to realize. For instance, they are not permitted
to use muskets, in the muster-in ceremony, a circumstance which greatly
militates against the impressiveness of the ceremony. Notwithstanding
the peculiar conditions under which they labor, they are above the
average in their marking. A band of patriotic Sons of Veterans, we
can surely trust our Stars and Stripes to their keeping.

Perhaps the condition of affairs in the several Camps may appear
rather unsatisfactory, as I have represented it, but I have endearvored to
present their actual state. I have had a longer official relation with the
Division than any other Brother, and I can therefore say from experience
that I do not think the Division ever had fairer prospects, or was ever in
a more healthy condition, than it is to-day. The object of these inspec-
tions is to discover wherein we are weak, and I have endeavored so to do.
My tendency to "sand paper rather than soft soap" is well known, so that
you must not feel at all disheartened over what I have said. I merely
desire to undeceive you in reference to the fallacy prevaiUng that there
is comparatively little chance for improvement in our Camps. There is
room for considerable, and decidedly so in one particular, that of the
officers committing their ritualistic parts to memory. If I had the
authority, I should entirely prohibit (after a limited length of time) the
use of the Ritual in the Camp-room.

(Following are tables giving the rank and relative rank of the several
Camps;— personal expenses of the Inspectors; general average footings,
totals, etc., of all the Camps.) (Tables 1, 2 and 3.)
I have but few recommendations to make.

1st. That I beUeve that the inspection could be conducted much
more satisfactorily, and at very little additional expense, if one man did
the work personally. He should be a salaried officer, and receive a fair
compensation for his services.

4

50 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

Under the present system, men are detailed as assistants who are
unable to devote more than two or three days at a time to the work, and
are therefore obliged to make quite a number of trips in order to inspect
a few Camps, so that the expense of traveling is a great deal heavier
than it otherwise would be, if one man went from Camp to Camp in a
continuous round of inspection.

Again, the benefits to be derived to Camps would be greater, from
the fact that this man would be in every sense qualified to instruct in
every department of Camp work ; the danger of men being detailed as
afsistants who are incompetent, would be overcome; all Camps would
receive the same instructions and no injustice would be done in the
markings.

If the plan adopted this year be continued next year, I believe it
would be money well invested if the assistants meet the Inspector be-
fore entering upon their work and decide upon a scale of markings, to
the end that the relative rank of our Camps be more correctly deter-
mined.

I would suggest an effort toward improvement in respect to the pres-
ervation of a proper military training while in the Camp-room; that
greater courtesy and respect be shown commanding officers; and in the
manner of saluting at the altar.

Hardly any of the Camps use the drum as directed in the ritual,
and not a few omit singing entirely.

In conclusion, I wish to thank you. Commander Foster, for your
courteous and prompt recognition of ail communications relative to my
work, and for the general assistance you and your Adjutant have ren-
dered us, without which we would have been greatly embarrassed in
the furtherance of our work.

Trusting that our next Inspector may profit by the experience of

this administration, and find as much of value in the suggestions above

set forth, as I was pleased to obtain from the report of my predecessor,

I remain, ■

Yours respectfully in F. C. and L. ,

E. T. GRISWOLD,

Inspector.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

51

Table 1 , giving expenses
of inspecting officers.

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1

No. of Camps Inspected.
Expended for R. R fare.

Hotel Expenses.

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13

$27.40

15.50

7.25

5.83

13

$15.12

20.60

15.50

2.77

11
$17.41
8.50
8.50
1.95

9

$23.37

20.05

2.50

3.15

5

$3.67
6.35

10.00
2.35

1

$1.20

1.00

25

52

$88.17
72.00
43.75

Tel., Postage Ex., etc..

16.30

Totals

$55.98

$53.99

$36.36

$49.07

$22.37

$2.45

$220.22

*The expenses of Brother Pecu are proportionately larger than any of
the other Assistant Inspectors, owing to the fact that to him was as-
signed a number of Camps located some distance from him and off the
line of railroad.

Following is a table giving the markings and the relative rank of
the several Camps :

TABLE 2.

CAMP NO.

RANK.

REL. RANK

55

98

1

19

97

2

50

94

a

28

93

4

75

93

4

31

90

6

36

87

7

18

86

8

87

85

9

39

84

10

22

82

11

24

83

11

48

82

11 '

57

81

14

61

81

14

2

81

14

7

80

17

56

80

17

83

78

19

69

77

20

52 TENTH ANNVAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

CAMP NO. RANK. REL. RANK.

4 74 21

65 73 32

42 69 23

34 69 23
6 68 25

62 68 25

60 67 27

72 67 27

45 64 29

46 63 30

51 62 31

52 60 32
25 60 32
82 58 34
74 58 34

35 57 36

58 57 36

78 57 36
64 57 ' 36
73 55 40
63 53 41

66 52 42
40 51 43
77 51 43
70 50 45

67 48 46
76 46 47*

59 45 48

68 45 48
84 43 50

79 40 51

80 39 53

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53

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REPORT OF THE MUSTERING OFFICER.

West Randolph, Vt., July 5, 1892.

To H. S. Foster, Commander of Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
U. S. A.

Sir:— I beg leave to submit the following report of Camps mustered
since last encampment.

J. W. Currier Camp, No. 81, of North Troy, was mustered June 25,
1891 by Past Captain W. E. Cooley of Col. E, H. Powell Camp No. 68 of
Richford, with 20 charter members.

N. C. Cheney Camp No. 82, of Lunenburg was mustered Sept. 21
1891, by Past Captain J. B. Ripley of Major A. P. Davis Camp No. 24 of
West Concord, with 14 charter members.

General W. W. Henry Camp No. 83, of Huntington, was" mustered
Dec. 4, 1891, by Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burlington, with
13 charter members.

E. H. Nye Camp No. 84, of Glover was mustered Dec. 12, 1891, by
Mustering Officer F. W. Saultof West Randolph, with 16 charter mem-
bers.

Col. N. F. Dunshee Camp No. 85, of Bristol was mustered May 4,
1891, by Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burlington, with 20 charter
members.

Captain Wm. H. Humphrey Camp No. 86, of Essex Junction, was
mustered May 12, 1892, by Division Commander H. S. Foster of Burling-
ton, with 15 charter members.

This makes a total of six Camps with 98 charter members mustered
since last encampment. The first two were mustered during the
administration of Colonel K. W. Morse. Camp No. 87, of Northfield was
all ready to have been mustered before theis encampment, but owing to
unavoidable delays, it has been postponed to Tuesday evening, July 12.
We have worked hard to secure this Camp and would like to receive the
credit of it on this year's work.

I wish to thank you. Commander Foster, and Brothers of the
Vermont Division who have assisted me in this work.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. & L.

FRANK W, SAULT.

Mustering Officer.

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REPORT OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE.

Vergennes, Vt., July 5, 1892.

To Col. H. S. Foster, Commander Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans,
U. S.A.:

Colonel : — I have the honor to submit the following report :
During the year that has just come to a close, my attention has been
called to but very few points of unpleasantness, and with my successor
may peace reign throughout the Division.

Yours in F. C. and L.,

H. C. HEREICK,

Judge Advocate.

REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AT MEETING OF THE
DIVISION COUNCIL, OCTOBER 13, 1891.

Burlington, Vt., Oct. 13, 1891.

The Council was called to order at 2.15 p. M., by Lieut. Col. H. S.
Foster.

The roll was called, and the following members of the Council re-
ported present : Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster, Maj. W. H. Headle, Capt. W.
H. Boyd, Past Capt. J. B. Ripley, Chaplain A. G. Fay, Mustering Oflacer
H. C. Herrick, and Chief of Staff E. T. Monahan.

By unanimous consent, Lieut. Col. Foster appointed First Sergeant
Leonard Fiske of Gen. Wm. Wells Camp No. 19, as Clerk of the CouncU.
The oi'der convening the Council was then read. The presiding officer
having stated that nominations for Colonel of the Division were in order,
Maj. W. H. Headle nominated Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster of Burlington;
seconded by Capt.W. H. Boyd. No other nominations being made, Chap-
lain A. G. Fay moved that the Clerk of the Council be instructed to cast
one ballot for H. S. Foster of Burlington, which was done. Lieut. Col.
Foster appointed Capt. Boyd and Chief of Staff Monahan to act as tell-
ers. H. S. Foster of Burlington, was declared duly elected Colonel of
the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.

Capt. Boyd then nominated Chaplam A. G. Fay of Montpelier, for
Lieut. Colonel; seconded by Fast Capt. Ripley. BaUot was taken with
the following result : A. G. Fay, 5; F. L. Greene, 1. Chaplain A. G.

REPOKTS OF OFFICERS. 65

Fay of Montpelier, was declared duly elected Lieut. Colonel of the Ver-
mont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.

Lievit. Col. Foster appointed Past Capt. Ripley, Capt. Boyd, Mus-
tering Officer Herrick, as committee to examine the books and vouchers.

Chaplain A. G. Fay then moved that the actual and necessary ex-
penses of the Council Meeting be paid by the Division; seconded by Maj.
W. H. Headle, and carried.

Moved and seconded to take recess while the committee was exam-
ining the books and vouchers; carried. Meeting again called to order at
3.15 p. M. Past Col. Fox of BurUngton, was asked by Lieut. Col. Foster
to act as InstalUng Officer, and the former proceeded to install Lieut.
Col. H. S. Foster of BurUngton, and Chaplain A. G. Fay of Montpelier,
as Colonel and Lieut. Colonel, respectively, of the Division of Vermont,
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.

After the installation. Col. Foster stated that he had been informed,
whether on good authority or not he could not say, that the Camp at
Brandon did not ratify the invitation to the Division to hold its next
Annual Encampment at that place. The matter was discussed by Lieut.
Col. Fay and Maj. Headle, and it was decided by the Council to await
further and more definite information on the subject. The Council con-
sidered the time of holding the next Annual Encampment, and con-
cluded to leave it to the Colonel to decide.

Col. Foster then presented the matter of a Field Encampment, and
after discussion by Maj. Headle, Lieut. Colonel Fay and Past Capt. Rip-
ley, the Council voted to have one.

Past Colonel Fox then made some remarks, congratulating the Di-
vision and the officers-elect, upon the fine work done at the meeting, and
jnaking a plea for harmony and co-operation.

Col. Foster thanked the Council for his election as Colonel of the
Vermont Division, hoping to so perform the duties of his office that the
Division would never have reason to regi-et his election. He asked each
and all the members of the Council for their hearty co-operation in car-
rying out the work of the Division and the Order.

Lieut. Col. Fay then tendered to the Colonel, for the Division, for
the members of the Council, and for the individual members of each and
every Camp, then- hearty co-operation and support, and he also thanked
the Council for caUing hlni to the office of Lieut. Colonel.

Maj. Headle then made some remarks for the good of the Order, say-
ing that if every member of each Camp in the State would do his indi-
vidual duty, the administration would be a success.

A recess was then taken, subject to call by the Colonel.

66 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

On the recall of the Council to order, Col. Foster thanked the mem-
bers for their attendance at the Council Meeting, at personal inconven.
ience to themselves.

The Committee appointed to examine the books and vouchers,
reported that the accounts balanced and that the books vv^ere in good
condition.

The minutes of the Council were then read by the Clerk and ap-
proved.

The Council thanked the Clerk for his services.

There being no further business before it, the Council then at 5.00
p. M. , on motion duly made and seconded, was declared adjourned sine
die.

H. S. FOSTER,

Chairman.
Leonard Fiske,

Clerk.

REPORT OF THE DIVISION COUNCIL.

Brandon, Vt., July 7th, 1892.

To the Officers and Members of the Tenth Annual Encampment of Ver-
mont Division, S. V., U. S. A., H. S. Foster, commanding :

Your Division Council report that they have examined the books,
bills and vouchers of the present administration, and find them correct.

Cash received during the year $1,196 69

Disbursements --. --. 1,171 93

Cash on hand $24 76

Cash due from Camps ... $23 95

Outstanding indebtedness 6 48

Signed,

WILLH. BOYD,)^. ^ .,

J. B. RIPLEY, 5 ^*"- ^^'^'^c**-

DIVISION ORDERS. 67

DIVISION ORDERS.

Headquarters Vermont Division,

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.

West Randolph, July 11, 1891.

Orders No. 8,
Series 1891.

I. Having been elected Colonel of this Division, I hereby assume
command and establish Headquarters at West Randolph.

II. At the 9th Annual Encampment of Vermont Division, Sons of
Veterans, held at -St. Johnsbury, June 24 and 25, the following officers
were duly elected and installed: Colonel, K. W. Morse, West Randolph;
Lieutenant Colonel, H. S. Foster, Burlington; Major, W. H. Headle,
Danby.

III. Division Council, H. O. Bixby, Chelsea; W. H. Boyd, Mon-
treal, P. Q.; J. B. Ripley, St. Johnsbury.

IV. The Tenth Amiual Encampment of the Division will be held at
Brandon.

V. The following delegates were elected to the National Encamp-
ment to be held at Minneapolis, Mima., August 24-27, 1891: Delegate at
large, Max L. Powell, Richford; Alternate at large, Frank G. West, St.
Johnsbury; Delegate, E. T. L. Benedict, Poultney; Alternate, E. M.
Kellogg, West Rutland.

VI. Adjutant and Quartermaster on Staff of Past Colonel Bixby are
hei-eby released, and will report at Camp for duty.

VII. A. J. Huse of West Randolph is hereby appointed Adjutant,
and J. B. Eldredge of West Randolph, Quartermaster, each with the
rank of 1st Lieu.tenant, from June 2.5, 1891.

VIII. Other Staff appointinents will be announced later.

IX. General Orders No. 5, and circular No. 2 from Commander-in-
Chief is herewith promulgated.

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X. Charges and specifications having been prepared against Cap"
tain W. J. Cave, commanding Camp No. 22, Barre, he was suspended
from office and a court-martial appointed consisting of the following
Brothers: Past Captain A. G. Eaton, Camp 31, Montpelier; Captain
Will L. White, Camp 39, Calais; Past Captain A. J. Huse, Camp 37,
West Randolph; Past Captain O. D. Clark, Camp 31, Montpelier; Cap.
tain A. H. Irish, Camp 45, Bethel; Past Captain J. B. Eldredge, Camp
37, West Randolph; Captain Don D. Grout, Camp 78, Waterbury, with
Lieutenant Alland G. Fay to be Judge Advocate. In pursuance of
Special Orders No. 3, the Court convened in Montpelier, June 22, at the
office of Judge Advocate AUand G. Fay, and entered upon the discharge
of its duties. The record of the proceedings, findings, and sentence have
been received. The accused was charged first with conduct unbecom-
ing a member of the Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., in his relations to the
Ol-der, and second in violating his obligations given at the time of as-
suming his office as Captain of Camp No. 22. The Court found the ac-
cused guilty of the first charge and specifications, and not guilty of the
second charge and specifications, and sentenced him to be degi'aded
from the office of Captain of Camp No. 22, Vermont Division, Sons of
Veterans, U. S. A. The record of the trial and proceedings against
Captain W. J. Cave, has been carefully examined. The testimony fully
sustained the sentence, and the findings and sentence of the Court are
approved. There being no recommendation that he be allowed to retain
his past rank, all honors and privileges are forfeited.

XI. The office of Captain of Camp No. 22, Barre, being vacant, an
election is hereby ordered as per Constitution of Rules and Regulations
to fill such vacancy or vacancies thus caused.

XII. J. W. Cooley Camp No. 81, was mustered at North Troy,
June 25, by Captain W. E. Cole, Richford, with 25 chai'ter members.
Captain elect F. A. Wheeler will be respected and obeyed accordingly.

XIII. The name, Warren French, No. 22, Barre, has been changed
to Col. U. A. Woodbury.

XIV. Camps that have not reported will do so at once, and save
being suspended. We find the past two quarters camps have been very
prompt in sending in reports, which is very commendable. We hope to
be able to report all camps in good standing on the 25th of July.

XV. All supplies must be ordered on Requisition Blank Form No. 1 •
No supphes will be sent unless these instructions are followed.

XVI. Attention is called to circular enclosed of A. W. Batchellor
of Salem, Mass., chairman transportation committee for New England,

DIVISION ORDERS. 69

to Commandery-in-Chief Sons of Veterans, to be held at Minneapolis,
Minn., August 24-27, 1891.

XVII. Captains who have failed to send reports to Surgeon C. B.
Ross, West Rutland, will do so within six days from receipt of this order.

XVIII. Make all money orders and checks payable to Quarter-
master J. B. Eldredge.

XIX. We are more than proud of the L. A. S. , which held its first
division encampment at St. Johnsbury, with our order. As a Division
we realize how important an organization it is and what great benefits
we vrill derive from them, and I trust every Brother in the Vermont
Division will use his best influences in their favor. Many little words of
encouragement and praise wiU help them in their support and growth.

XX. All Brothers who are to take part in the parade at Benning-
ton are ordered to report to Captain Andrew Maurer as soon as possible
on arrival at Bennington. Would urge every Brother to attend this
celebration. We shaU not participate in the parade as a Division but as
a Camp.

XXI. I appreciate the high honor that the Brothers of the Vermont
Division conferred upon me at St. Johnsbury, June 25, and ask that
every Brother consider that he has a work to perform in the coming
year, and I am sure with such assistance as you have rendered in the
past we can make this year a successful one.

By command of

K. W. MORSE,

Official, Colonel Commanding.

A. J. HusE,

Adjutant.

Headquarters Vermont Division,

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.

West Randolph, Sept. 14, 1891.

Orders No. 9,
Series 1891.

I. Camps that have failed to send in reports for last quarter and
are suspended, are Nos. 53, 59 and 71. This is a neglect on the part of.
their officers and we trust they will report at once and be reinstated
We hope the remainder of their term they will have their reports in

70 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

on time. Remember, Sept. 30 your reports should be sent to A. J. Huse,
Adjutant.

II. General Order No. 8, article 12, corrected : Camp No. 81, name
J. W. Currier, mustered by Past Capt. W. E. Pooley.

III. The following Staff appointments are hereby made :

Surgeon, Don D. Grout, Waterbury.
Chaplain, A. G. Faj% Montpelier.
Mustering Officer, H. C. Herrick, Vergennes.
Judge Advocate, B. C. Berry, Barton.
Chief of Staff, E. T. Monalian, Underbill.
These officers wiU be respected and obeyed accordingly.

IV. Adjutant's report, March 31, 1891, showed number in good
standing, 1456. Adjutant's report, June 30, showed number in good
standing 1477. There have been no official reports taken between those
dates, therefore these headquarters fail to see how on June 27th there
could have been over 1600 in good standing.

V. Reports of Quartermaster Sergeants, June 30, 1891, are as
follows :

Cash on hand last report $109 93

Received from all sources 493 34

$603 27

Expended per capita tax $ 61 80

Incidental expenses and supplies 404 84

$466 64

Balance on hand at date $136 63

VI. The following names should be entered on aU Black Books as
dropped : W. H. Wallace, P. S. Clough, Camp 28 ; E. O. Lawi-ence,
Camp 36; W. W. S. Brown, E. C. Blanchard, C. H. GilfiUan, Frank Gil-
fillan, Camp 48 ; Wm. Bronville, Joseph B. Traynor, Rev. L. L. Hobbs,
John L. Edwards, Camp 64.

VII. Name of appUcant rejected : Willie Wilhams, West Concord,
Camp No. 24.

VIII. Proceedings of court martial held by Gen.G.P. Foster Camp No.
13, against the accused brother, M. M.Williams ; he being found by said
court guilty on both charges of theft and sentenced to be dishonorably
discharged from the Order. The findings of the court have been ap-
proved, and M. M. Williams is hereby dishonorably discharged from
the Order.

DIVISION ORDERS. 71

IX. Camps will if possible avoid ordering C. R. and R. , and Rituals
until the revised ones are out, for the changes in them will require all
Camps to obtain new ones.

X. Camps that send in requisitions for supplies, if the suppUes are
not received at once, can understand that we have none on hand, and will
be sent as soon as possible.

XI. Resignations have been received and accepted. Elections are
hereby ordered to fill the vacancies hereby caused : Capt. W. M. Morton,
Camp 58 ; Capt. Guy H. Farman, Camp 70 ; Camp Council E. H. Sar-
gent, Camp 74 ; Capt. Farrand S. Stranahan, Camp 36 ; 1st Lieut. L. I.
Bean, Camp 36 ; 2d Lieut. A. F. Childs, Camp 36.

XII. Application has been received and approved for a Camp at
Lunenburgh. Past Capt. J. B. Ripley has the credit for this work.

XIII. We wish the brothers of the Vermont Division would under-
stand the regulation membership badge is not to be worn around in
every-day duty. It is for Camp and parade use. We have a bronzed
•button for 8i cents that would be more appropriate for that use. Cap-
tains of Camps will attend to this matter in their Camps.

XIV. The following officers have been elected and installed in Col.
U. A. Woodbury Camp, No. 22, Barre : Captain, W. W. Jones ; 1st
Lieutenant, A. J. Cave ; 2d Lieutenant, F. A. Duffee.

XV. We would recommend to the Brothers to look over the last
issue of the Sharpshooter and take up with the gi'and club offer.

XVI. General Order No. 7 of Commander-in-Chief is herewith pro-
mulgated.

XVII. We intend hereafter to issue an order the first of each
month. We have held back this one in order that we might issue it
with that of the Commander-in-Chief.

By command of

K. W. MORSE,

Colonel Commanding.
Official,

A. J. HusE,

Adjutant.

72 tenth annual encampment, s. o, v.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. >•

West Randolph, Vt., Sept. 21, 1891. )

Orders No. 10,
Series 1891.

I. Inaccordance with the provisions of Paragraph 2, Special Order
No. 1, Headquarters Commandery-in-Cliief, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.,
dated Sept. 19th, 1891, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the
Vermont Division.

II. The Division Council is hereby ordered to convene in the HaU
of Gen. Wilham Wells Camp No. 19, at Burlington, at 2 o'clock, p. M.,
Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 1891, for the purpose of electing a Colonel to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Col. K. W. Morse, and such
other vacancies as may exist in the elective offices of the Division. The
Council will also examine all books, vouchers, and other papers of the
different officers of the Division, and audit their accounts; and transact
such other business as may properly come before it.

III. The composition of the Division Council is shown in Chapter
III, Article VIII, Section 1, C. R. and R., to which attention is invited.
The necessary expense of this meeting should be boi'ne by the Division,
and undoubtedly will be. Efforts will be made to secure reduced rates
of fare on the raihoads.

It is hoped that the members of the Council will regard attendance
at this meeting, called pursuant to orders from the Commander-in-Chief
of the Order, as an imperative duty, for which everything else, within
human control, should be temporarily put aside. They are reminded
that the presence of at least seven members is absolutely necessary to
the transaction of any business, and that if this number is not present,
the money of the Division will have been wasted, and nothing accom-
plished. Every member of the Council should be present.

IV. All communications to the Adjutant and Quartermastev of the
Division, should be directed as heretofore, until further notice. Com-
munications to the Lieutenant Colonel should be directed to BurUngton,
Vermont.

H. S. FOSTER,

Lieut. Colonel, Commanding.
Official,

A. J. HUSE,

Adjutant.

division orders. t3

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons op Veterans, U. S. A. >•

Burlington, Vt., Oct. 14, 1891. )

Orders No. 11,
Series 1891.

I. At the meeting of the Division Council, Oct. 13th, 1891, pvir-
suant to Paragraph 2, Orders No. 10, current series, Vermont Division,
the following named officers were duly elected and installed:

Colonel— Lieut. Col. H. S. Foster of Burlington, vice Morse, resigned.
Lieutenant Colonel— Chaplain A. G. Fay of Montpelier, vice Foster,
elected Colonel. These officers will be given the respect and obedience
due their positions.

II. The staff appointments heretofore existing in the Division are
hereby revoked, and the following substituted therefor, viz:

Adjutant — E. T. Monahan, Camp No. 7, Underbill.
Quartermaster — F. F. Moree, Camp No. 19, Burlington.
Surgeon— G. O. Webster, Camp No. 36, St. Albans.
Chaplain— R. C. Searing, Camp No. 79, Arlington.
Inspector — C. F. R. Jenne, Camp No. 2, Brattleboro.
Mustering-Officer— F. W. Sault, Camp No. 37, West Randolph.
Judge Advocate — H. C. Herrick, Camp No. 55, Vergennes.
Chief of Staff— T. T. Lamphere, Camp No. 39, Calais.
Sergeant Major — C. G. Andrews, Camp No. 19, Burlington.
Quartermaster Sergeant — E. E. Abbott, Camp No. 19, Burlington.
Council Clerk — Leonard Fiske, Camp No. 19, Burlington.
These officers will be obeyed and respected accordingly.

III. The Headquarters of the Division are hereby established at
Burlington. AU returns and reports should be addressed to Adjutant

E. T. Monahan, Burlington, Vt. All requisitions for suppUes, and cor-
respondence relating thereto, should be addressed to Quartermaster F.

F. Morse, Burlington, Vt.

IV. The delay in the distribution of blanks for the last quarterly
returns, was due to inability to obtain them from National Headquarters,
and not to any fault of this office. The new and revised C. R. and R. of
the Order, is expected to be ready for issue sometime in November. All
reports and returns pertaining to the last quarter, not yet sent in, should
be forwarded with the least possible delay.

V. Communication to this Headquarters will receive prompt atten-
tion. Telegraphic correspondence should only be resorted to, when the

74 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

case is of such urgency as not to admit of the delay incident to the mail.
All telegrams to this Headquarters, should, when possible, be sent over
the Commercial Union Line, or its connection, the Canadian Pacific.
All persons sending official telegrams to the Colonel, over the Western
Union Line, should add fifteen cents to the regular price of the message,
as this line charges that amount for delivery of messages to the Colonel,
his residence being more than one mile from the Western Union office.
Remember, this does not apply to any other line than the Western
Union, and its connections, and in no case does it apply to messages to
the Adjutant or Quartermaster.

H. S. FOSTER,

Colonel Commanding.
Official:

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

" Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column well closed up.'" —
Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [•

Burlington, Vt., Nov. 2, 1891. )

Orders No. 12,

Series 1891.

I. Past Colonel C. F. R. Jenne, of Camp No. 2, Brattleboro, having
reluctantly declined the office of Inspector of the Division, owing to his
inability to give the necessary time and attention to the duties of the
office. Past Colonel E. T. Griswold, of Camp No. 4, Bennington, is here-
by appointed to that office. He will be obeyed and respected accord-
ingly.

n. Brother George W. Keeler, of Camp No. 19, Burlington, is here-
by appointed Color Sergeant of the Division, and will be respected
accordingly.

III. General Orders No. 8, and Circular Letter No. 1, from the
Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief of the Order, ai'e herewith promul-
gated. Special attention is invited to paragraph three, of the Orders
above mentioned. As the Division Treasury is in a depleted condition,
and the Division is considerably in debt, 10 per cent will hereafter be
added to the cost of all supplies, in making requisitions. No requisitions
will be filled until this requirement is complied with.

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75

IV. Captains should at once make requisition for the new Constitu-
tion, Rules and Regulations. Every member of the Division, in good
standing, sliQuld be supplied with a copy. Captains of such Camps as
desire to try the new Ritual, should make requisition therefor.

V. The careful attention of all is specially invited to the provisions
of the circular letter pertaining to the " Sons of Veterans Guards.'
Wherever possible, preparations should at once be set on foot for the
organization of a Company in every Camp in the Division. A regiment
of Green Mountain Boys should be speedily formed, and later, a Brigade.
Rally, boys, as your fathers rallied from '61 to '65. The men of Ver-
mont were among the first to respond to the call to arms, and no braver
or better soldiers ever faced a foe in combat. Let us show ourselves
worthy sons of noble sires. Let us make the amplest possible f)repara-
tion to sustain the magnificent reputation they made, and to guard and
defend the glorious legacy they have left us. Let us ever bear in mind
those memorable words of the immortal Sedgwick, " Put the Vermont-
ers ahead, and keep the column well closed up." The first Company in
the Vermont Division is now being rapidly recruited in Camp No. 19 ,
Burlington. What Camp will furnish the second? Wherever practica-
ble, bands or drum corps should be organized in Camps. These have
contributed much to the success of the Massachusetts Division, and
doubtless of many others. Almost every Camp can have, at least, a
small drum corps. The sound of the " spirit-stirring drum " aiid "ear-
piercing fife " should be heard in every Vermont hamlet. The shrill
notes of the trumpet should echo through the canyons of our grand old
mountains, and reverberate from crag to crag. These will tend to arouse
enthusiasm, attract attention to ovir noble Order, and bring needed re-
cruits to our ranks. The fires of patriotism should be kept blazing
brightly on our mountain peaks, and in our beautiful valleys, serving as
beacon lights to beckon us onward to. greater love of country, her flag,
and her institutions; greater pride in the grand records of our ancestors;
and increased devotion to the sacred work of our Order. Rise, Brothers^
shake off lethargy, and buckle on your armour.

VI. Brother W. W. La Point, of U. A. Woodbury Camp, No. 23,
Barre, has been recommended for appointment on the "National Press
Committee," as the representative of the Vermont Division thereon.

VII. At the Ninth Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division ,^
held at St. Johnsbury, it was voted that the Division furnish each Camp
with " The Sharpshooter " for one year. The paper is mailed to the
Captains of Camps each month, as soon as published. As the paper is
intended for the benefit of all the members of Camps, it should be taken

76 TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

to the Camp Room as soon as practicable, after receipt by the Captain,
and there kept on file. Under no circumstances should it be taken from
the Camp Room. If any Captain does not receive the Camp number of
the paper by the fourth day of the month following that for which it
was published, he should at once notify the editor and proprietor, W.
W. La Point, Lock Drawer E, Barre, Vt.J and request that it be for.
warded at once. ' ' The Sharpshooter " is the official organ of the Ver-
mont Division. It is one of the best and most wide awake journals of
its kind in the country, and its publication in the State is a great help to
the Division. Attention is invited to the generous offer of prizes for the
largest number of new subscribers, and to the fact that new subscribers
between now and January 1, 1893, can get the paper for 40 cents a year.
The paper is worthy of every aid and encouragement, and every Son of
a Veteran in Vermont, whether he belongs to the Order or not, should
promptly avail himself of this offer, and get twelve numbers of "The
Sharpshooter " for 3^ cents apiece. Every Camp in the Division should
have its regular correspondent of " The Sharpshooter," either elected by
the members, or appointed by the Captain.

VIII. The superiority of some of the Camps in the Division is
plainly traceable to their efficient auxiliaries, the Ladies' Aid Societies.
These Societies cannot receive too much aid, support, and encourage-
ment, from the Sons of Veterans. They are doing a noble and disinter-
ested work; they are building better than they can know. The Woman's
Relief Corps and the Ladies' Aid Societies contain many of the best
women in the State. They should contain them all. It is hoped that
the day is not far distant when everj^ Camp of the Vermont Division,
Sons of Veterans, wiU have the efficient help of a Ladies' Aid Societies.
Every Camp should exert itself to the utmost to that end. Even where
there is a Woman's Relief Coi-ps, there is always room and material for
a Ladies' Aid Society. We say to the sisters of the Ladies' Aid Society,
may God bless and speed you in your good work. If you do not get
your reward in this world, you will be certain of it in the next. Your
presence refines, elevates, and ennobles us, to say nothing of the material
aid you render us. Again we say, God bless you.

IX. Brother C. H. Anderson, of Camp No. 36, St. Albans, having
been duly elected and installed as Captain of that Camp, vice Stranahan,
resigned, will be obeyed and respected accordingly.

X. Brother H. L. Colegrove, having tendered his resignation as
Captain of Camp No. 7, Underhill, the same is hereby accepted. First
Lieutenant F. P, Tilliston will assume command of the Camp, and order
an election to fill the vacancy thus caused.

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XI. The application for membership of Fred Butler has been re-
jected by Camp No. 19, Burlington. This name should be entered in all
Black Books.

XII. The press of the State can help the Order and the Division by-
publishing notes of interest pertaining to the Sons of Veterans. Many
of the Sons can be reached in this way, that could not in any other. To
encourage this publication, and stunulate interest, copies of all Orders
will be mailed to all papers known to be published in the State, and it is
hoped that such parts of them as are of general interest will be pub-
lished.

XIII. Incredible as it may seem, not more than half the Camps of
this Division have rendered reports for the last quarter. How does this
comport with the inspiring and stirring words of Gen. Sedgwick, quoted
at the head of this order ? Making due allowance for the delay and con-
fusion incident to a change of administration near the close of the quar-
ter, and any uncertainty as to where to send i-eports, this negligence on
the part of some of the Captains is inexcusable. All Camps that have
not reported by November 20th, will be promptly suspended.

By order of

Colonel H. S. FOSTER,

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

"Put the Vemonters ahead, and keep the column well closed up." —
Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [

Burlington, Vt., Nov. 30, 1891. )

Orders No. 13,
Series 1891.

I. General Orders No. 9, from Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief
of the Order, are herewith promulgated. Special attention of Camps is
invited to paragraphs 2 and 7 thereof , and to the requests of the Commit-
tee on Ritual. One copy of the new Ritual will shortly be sent to the
Captain of each Camp, and it is hoped that every Camp in the Division
will make a thorough study thereof, and render a careful report thereon.
The iniportance and necessity of each Camp having in its possession a
"Blue Book," are obvious. The Captains of such Camps as are not sup-
pUed with it, should make requistion therefor, without delay.

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II. Lieut. N. C. Cheney Camp, No. 82, Lunenburg, with fourteen
charter members lias been mustered by Past Captain J. B. Ripley, of
Major A. P. Davis Camp, No. 24, West Concord, and the following offi-
cers were duly elected and installed, viz: Captain, Harry Hill: First Lieu-
tenant, Howard Colbuni; Second Lieutenant, James Smith. These offi-
cers will be obeyed and respected accordingly.

III. Charters haA'e been approved for Camps at Huntington and
Glover.

IV. It is hoped that everj- Camp has nominated its best available
member for Captain, to serve during the ensuing year. As the next
most important offices in the Camp are First and Quartermaster Ser-
geants, and Sergeant of the Guard, it is recommended that Captains
elect announce these appointments as soon as elected, and before the
rest of the elective officers are chosen. This should result in the selec-
tion of the best men for the most important places. It is hoped, also,
that only members of the faithful band of workers in each Camp, only
those who attend the meetings of their Camp regularly, have been nom-
inated for elective officers, and that the new Captains well make all
their staff appointments from the same class only, whenever practicable.
Such are the men who should be rewarded with promotion. Personal
popularity, except in so far as it may, in exceptional cases, conduce to
harmony, should cut no figure in the selection. Nothing conduces more
to the success, growth, prosperity, and stability of a Camp, then regu-
lar and punctual attendance at the meetings of all its officers, elective
and appointive.

V. The election of officers for the ensuing year is required by the
Constitution of the Order to take place at the first stated meeting of the
Camp in December, and the officers elect are installed at the first stated
meeting in January. Captains of Camps will report to the Adjutant,
with the least practicable delay, the choice of their Camp for Installing
Officer, and the date on which the officers are to be installed. It is
important that Captains should act promptly in this matter, as not much
time remains. There is good material for this office in nearly every
Camp, and each one should choose an intelligent and experienced brother
from among its own members, when practicable. While it may not be
possible, in all cases, to observe the choice of Camps, this will be done as
far as practicable. No brother has power to install officers, unless duly
authorized to do so by the Colonel. In case the officer commissioned to
install the officers of a Camp is not present at the meeting prescribed for

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installation, the retiring Captain, or the ranking Past Captain present, is
hereby authorized to perform the ceremony.

Installing officers will make a full report to the Adjutant, on blanks,
furnished for the purpose, immediately after the ceremony. No commis-
sions can be issued until this report is received. Camps must pay the
necessary expenses of Installing Officers.

VI. The following named members of the Division have been
dropped for non-payment of dues : F. B. Dorset, N. H. Rawson, D. H.
Fraser, H. H. Bostwick and L. W. Colman of George P. Foster Camp
No. 13, South Londonderry; Curtis Corliss and Will Waldo of Gen. Sedg
wick Camp, No. 35, Cabot; MorroKenyon of Gen. T. S. Peck Camp, No. 43,
Hinesburgh; A. J. C. Gray and C. W. Duke of Gen. W. W. Grout Camp,
No. 49, Barton; J. S. Bosworth and Wm. H. Humphrey of Col. A. V.
Colburn Camp, No. 64, Fair Haven. The application for membership of
Aaron A. Rodes has been rejected by Milan Parks Camp, No. 34, Si^ring-
field. Captains will see that these names are promptly entered in the
Black Books of their Camps. If there are any other names that should
be entered therein, and have not been published in Orders, Captains will
report then at once to the Adjutant, and they will be published in the
next Order.

VII. While some of the Quarterly Reports of First and Quarter-
master Sergeants are correct in every particular, many others are defec-
tive. To the end that all Reports rendered in f utvu-e may be made out
correctly, the special attention of Captains, First and Quartermaster Ser-
geants, is invited to the following: Only the names and data pertaining
to tliose members who have been admitted to the Cam}) hy muster or
transfer, during the term for which the Eejwrt is mode, shovild be
entered on the face of the First Sergeant's Report. The blank spaces at
the head of the face of this Report should be filled invariably, even if
there are no entries to be made below, in which case a straight line
should be draw diagonally across the face of the Report, from corner to
corner, below the headlines. All the lalank spaces opposite the names of
those mustered or admitted by transfer, should be carefully filled. If
the father served during the war in a Vermont organization, and the
necessary data pertaining to his record is lacking, and cannot be obtained,
make application therefor directly to the Colonel, and he will obtain and
forward it. If the father served in an organization from another state
application for the missing data should be made to the Adjutant General
of that state, giving in the application all the information at hand, to
facilitate the search. The record of every member of the Division, and

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of the ancestor from whom eligibility to membership is derived, should
be correct and complete in every particular, and every Camp should
take pride in having it so. Be sure and credit the gains and losses to
the proper causes. If a member is "dropped," do not report him as
■'dishonorably discharged." Dishonorable discharge can only be effected
by sentence of a Court Martial. Dropped members do not appear in the
losses, as they were deducted from the aggregate when they were
suspended. Give the names of all such members on the preceding fold
of the report, but do not subtract the number in the recapitulation. The
" number upon which back tax is due" means those members who have
been re-instated in their Camp, upon whom back tax is due the Divis-
ion, not those who are in arrears to their Camp. This back tax cannot
exceed 25 cents for any one meinber, or the per capita tax for two quar-
ters, as every member is reported in good standing, and per capita tax
paid on him until six months in arrears, and should his arrearages
extend beyond another six months, he would be dropped. No back per
capita tax is paid on members re-instated from dropped. Under the
head, "gained during the term from suspended or dropped," do not enter
the names of those gained by transfer from other Camps, as indicated
in note under the recapitulation, as these names are entered on the face
of the report.

The direction on the Quartermaster Sergeant's Report, that it should
be sent direct to the Division Quartermaster, is -wTong and misleading.
This and the First Sergeant's Report, with the per capita tax, are sent
enclosed in the same envelope, to the Adjutant, E. T. Monahan,Burhng-
ton, Vt., but all checks, drafts, post-office or express money orders,
should be made payable to Quartermaster F. F. Morse, Burlington, Vt.
Both reports should be completed and presented to the Camp Command-
er on last meeting night of the quarter, who should carefully examine
and compare them, correct any errors found, see that the number
reported in good standing agrees with the number on which per capita
tax is paid; that the back tax on members re-instated from suspended,
is enclosed for the full number of quarters due; sign the First Sergeant's
Report in two places and the Quartermaster Sergeant's in one, and
forward them at once.

By "Camp Commander," is meant the officer in command of the
Camp at the last meeting of the quarter. If the Captain is absent, do
not wait to find him. There will be no further excuse for errors in the
reports. Any man of fair intelligence, if he studies the directions care-
fully, and takes proper interest in his duties, should be able to make a
report correctly. First, be correct; second, be prompt. It is just as

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easy to make out and forward your reports at the proper time, as to do
it a week or month later, and somewhat easier. Your Colonel has pub-
lished at the head of his orders, the famous, inspiring, and oft repeated
order of the gaUant and beloved Sedgwick. "Put the Vermonters ahead
and keep the column well closed up." He trusts that he will not feel it
incumbent upon him to remove it. The Vermont Division shoidd be the
first to report to the National Headquarters, and not the last, as it
undoubtedly is, in this case. Unexampled leniency to some of the
Camps has been shown, in the matter of time, for reasons referred to in
previous orders, but it cannot be repeated.

Attention is invited to the fact that the Constitution of the Order
requires the consolidated reports of the Division to be forwarded to Na-
tional Headquarters loithin tiventy days from the close of the quarter to
which it pertains, and in the "general instructions" on the back of the
First Sergeant's Report, you will fuid the following: "Under no cir-
cumstances shcdl the Division Commander alloiv his reports to he delay-
ed by failure to receive reports from delinquent Camps, hut at the
date x>rovided hy the Constitution, he v;ill inake up his reports from the
data at hand, and report the name and number of such Gamps as have
failed to report.''^ Now, brothers, business is business; duty is duty.
There is no use of having any Constitution, Rules and Regulations, if they
are not hved up to and enforced. Fair warning is hereby given that
hereafter, reports from this headquarters will be made "on time," and
such Camps as wish to figm-e thereon as in "good standing," must get
correct reports in promptly. Incon-ect or incomplete reports will be re-
turned for correction, and the reports will not be considered "received,"
untU they are returned corrected. All Camps rendering correct reports
to this Headquarters on or before the last day of each quarter, will re-
ceive honorable mention in Orders. Remember, brothers, that the fate
of an army or a nation, may sometime depend on your promptitude or
punctuality, and the habit now formed may prove of inestimable value
in after Ufe, not only to yourself, but to your country.

VII. The Colonel is under the painful necessity of suspending the
following Camps, for failure to render Reports for the last quarter:

Capt L. E. Sherman Camp, No. 40, Montgomery Centre, Capt. F. W.

Bundy; Redfield Proctor Camp, No. 44, Rutland, Capt. M. F. Johnson;

Gen. Burnside Camp, No. 47, Greensboro Bend, Capt. F. L. Batten; Col.

E. Henry Powell Camp, No. 68, Richford, Capt. W. E. Cooley; John

Sawyer Camp, No. 70, Lowell, Capt. G. H. Farman; and Col. A. Preston

Camp, No. 80, Danville, Capt. J. H. Tilton.

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The following named Camps were suspended in Orders No. 9, and
are now six months in arrears:

Gen. Logan Camp, No. 53, East Corinth, CajDt. W. H. Chalmers;
Lieut. J. C. Blackmer Camp, No. 59, Manchester Depot, Capt. A. J.
Davis, and O. M. Tillotson Camp, No. 71, Craftsbury, Capt. W. G. Til
lotson. Three Camps have given notice that their charters must be sur-
rendered. This lamentable state of affairs is doubtless due to lethargy
and lack of interest and enthusiasm on the part of members of the Camps
concerned, especially of the officers. Some of the latter, however, may
have worked ably and faithfully, but have been seemingly borne down
by adverse conditions. But it is not too late for these Camps to redeem
•themselves, and the Colonel hopes and confidently believes that every
Camp in the Vermont Division will swing triumphantly into line, Dec-
ember 31st, 1891. Remember that no new officers can be installed until
all arrears have been paid, and full reports rendered covering the period
since last report. Your Colonel is as loth to give up a single Camp during
his administration, as he would be to surrender a company of brave
Green Mountain Boys to the enemy, on the field of battle. Remem-
ber that Vermonters die, but never surrender. Remember what your
fathers said when all the other troops had been withdrawn from the
bloody salient at Spottsylvania, and they were ordered to retreat; "We
don't want to go. Send us ammunition and rations, and we can stay
here six months." Remember that when the war was ended, the
enemies of the Union could point to the colors of no Vermont organiza-
tion that had been yielded to them in action. Now, brothers, with
these examples before you, and many others equally as inspiring, will
you let the banner of your Camp trail ingloriously in the dust, or will
you keep it waving proudly aloft? I think I know your answer, and I
confidently await results. Spring into the breach, seize the tottering
flagstaff of your Camp, and plant it firmly on the ramparts. Your
brothers will rally round you, and victory is yours. What we need is
greater enthusiasm, gi-eater devotion, a greater spirit of self-sacrifice,
gi-eater fidelity to duty. Attend the meetings of your Camp, though
the heavens fall. Let nothing keep you away but sickness or death.
No Camp can die, if its members are imbued with this principle. Cap-
tains have but a few weeks more to round out and complete their admin-
istrations. Do not let them pass into the history of the Division, bear-
ing the stamp of failure. Redouble your exertions, get in all the worthy
recruits possible, swing your Camp proudly into line, and turn it over
to your successor in good condition; and as you retire from the cares
and responsibilities of office, you will feel that you have earned the

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83

surest and grandest reward this world can offer, the proud and happy
consciousness of duty well performed.

VIII. In compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of
the Order, ' and the By-laws of the Division on the subject, the Colonel
and Quartermaster have furnished bonds, which have been duly ap-
proved, and filed with the proper officers.

IX. The new C. R. & R of the Order has not been received at this
Headquarters. Upon its arrival, i-equisitions therefor will be filled in
the order in which they are received. As stated in previous orders,
every member of the Division, in good standing, should be supplied
with a copy, free of charge. The Journal of Proceedings of the Tenth
Annual Encampment of the Order, held at Minneapolis, last August,
will soon be forwarded to the Captain of each Camp. Such works are
the property of the Camp, and each member of the same should have
free access to them in the Camp Room. They should be carefully pre-
served with the Camp records.

X. The attention of Captains is called to the fact that no dispensa-
tions can be granted until the name of the individual for whom the dis-
pensation is required, is known, and also what particular requirement
of the Constitution is desired to be waived. In no case will the desired
action be taken by Camps, before the arrival of authority for the same,
on the presumption tliat the dispensation will be necessarily granted,
Dispensations should be asked for only in urgent cases.

XI. The following are the consolidated reports for the quarter
ending September 30, 1891.

adjutant's report. •

Number in good standing at date of last rej)ort.
Gain by organization and nuister in,

by transfer,

by reinstatement,

Aggregate,

Camps.

Members.

by death.

2

by honorable discharge,

6

by transfer.

5

by suspension, 6

196

by dropped,

(21)

Total loss.

Camps.

Members

50

1540

1

62

9

1

25

52

1636

6 209

Number remaining in good standing, 46 1427

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quartermaster's REPORT.

Division Account:

Amount on hand last report,

$136.63

Received from all sources,

229.03

Total,

$365.66

Expended for per capita tax,

$ 58.08

Incidental expenses,

228.01

Total,

$286.09

Balance,

$79.57

Camp Account:

Amount on hand last report.

$896.33

Received from all sources.

845.35

Total,

$1,741.68

Expended for per capita tax,

1178.37

Members reinstated.

3.13

For relief,

42.75

Incidental expenses.

539.32

Total,

$763.57

Balance,

$978.11

By oi

:-der of

Colonel H.

S. FOSTER.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

9

"Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column weU closed up."
—Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. l
BuRLiNGTON, Vt., January 27, 1892. )
Orders No. 1,

Series 1892.

I. General Orders No. 10, Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief of
the Order, and Orders No. 7, Headquarters Vermont Division, Ladies'
Aid Societies, are herewith promulgated. Camp Commanders are di-
rected to see that their First Sergeants mad in full, all orders received,
at the first stated meeting after their receipt. They will not assume to

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judge what parts of orders are of sufficient interest to be read, or permit
their First Sergeant to do so. Nothing more surely indicates lack of
proper interest and spirit in a Camp, than the omission of this important
duty, or any part of it. The orders of the National and Division Presi-
dents of the Ladies' Aid Societies should be read with the same care as
other orders. Let us never forget for an instant, brothers, the respect
and support we owe our sisters of these Societies, who organized in our
interest, and that of the veterans and their families, and are doing so
much for our welfare and advancement.

II. Brother F. F. Morse of Camp No. 19, Burlington, having ten-
dered his resignation as Quartermaster of the Division, to take effect
February 1st, 1892, the same is hereby accepted. He will, on that date,
turn over all funds and property of the Division in his possession, to
Brother Leonard Fiske of Camp No. 19, Burlington, taking his receipts
therefor.

HI. Brother Leonard Fiske is hereby relieved as Clerk of the Divis-
ion Council, and is appointed Quartermaster. of the Division, vice Morse,
resigned, to take effect February 1st, 1892. He will receive the respect
due his position. All checks, drafts, express or postoffice money orders
sent to Division Headquarters in payment of per capita tax, should
hereafter be made payable to Quartermaster Leonard Fiske, Burling-
ton, Vt. All requisitions for supplies, with the money in payment
therefor, and all correspondence relating thereto, should be addressed
and sent direct to the Quartermaster. But Camp Commanders are
again reminded that all quarterly reports, with the \)er capita tax are
sent under one cover, to the Adjutant. The latter turns over to the
Quartermaster, the Quartermaster Sergeant's reports, and the amount
of the tax.

IV. The Twenty-fifth Annual Encampment of the Department of
Vermont, Grand Army of the Republic, will be held at Montpelier, Feb-
ruary 2d and 3d, 1892. Dejiartment Commander Morgan has kindly ex-
tended an invitation to all officers and members of the Vermont Divis-
ion, Sons of Veterans, to be present, and all brothers who can do so, are
urged to attend. While it is not deemed advisable to officially convene
the Division Council, it is hoped that most of its members will be pres-
ent. Headquarters of the Division will be established at the Pavilion.
Hotel rates will be as follows : Pavilion, |2.00 per day ; all other hotels,
$1.50 per day; boarding houses, |1.00 per day. Reduced rates can be
obtained on all railroads, Feb. 1st to 4th, inclusive. On Mondaj'^ even-
ing, Feb. 1st, a reception will be given by the Department Officers of the

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Woman's Relief Corps and Brooks Corps of Montpelier, to the visiting
Comrades and Sons of Veterans. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 2d, at 7.30
o'clock, a public Camp Fire will be held under the auspices of Brooks
Post of MontpeUer, in the Opera House. Commander-in-Chief Palmer
and Staff, and Past Commander-in-Chief Veazey, are expected to be
present and participate.

V. The attention of Camps is invited to the offer of Brother W. W.
LaPoint, editor of our official organ. The Sharpshooter, that any Camp
sending ten subscribers at 45 cents each, will be entitled to have their
Camp Commander's picture in^The Sharpshooter without extra cost. It
is believed that aU Camps will be interested in seeing the picture of
the brother they have elevated to the responsible position of Com-
mander, in The Sharpshooter, and it is hoped there will be a generous
response.

VI. Mustering Officer F. W. Sault is editing a column in the Her-
ald and Neivs, of West Randolph, devoted to the interests of the Grand
Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans, and has kindly offered as
much space as is required. Brothers are requested to send any items
concerning Camps or members of the Order, to the address above indi-
cated. Brother Sault deserves support and encouragement in his efforts
to advance the interests of the Division.

VII. Commander C. J. Smith of Camp No. 83, Huntington, is
hereby appointed official correspondent for this Division, of the National
Reveille, published at Chicago, Illinois. Brother Smith requests aU Camp
Commanders or other members of Camps, to send him lists of the new
officers, and any items of interest pertaining to their Camps, and he will
arrange them for publication. It is hoped this request will be complied
with. The Vermont Division will doubtless sometime want the National
Encampment held within its limits, so let us aU take hold and help
Brother Smith put the Greek Cross of the old Sixth Corps, the symbol of
the Vermont Division, in every issue of the National Reveille.

VIII. The Division Commander is much gratified with the greater
accuracy with which reports for the last quarter were prepared, and the
promptitude with which many of them were rendered.

The following named Camps, having rendered correct reports to this
Headquarters on or before the last day of the quarter, are, in accordance
with paragraph 7, Orders No. 13, series of 1891, entitled to honorable
mention in the order named :

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NO. LOCATION. COMMANDER.

46. Cambridge - Willis Safford.

65. Post Mills G. W. Warren.

13. South Londonderry --. H. J. Ramsdell.

67. Windsor J. C. White.

58. Milton H.H.Lucia,

83. Huntington C. J. Smith,

39. Calais W. L. White.

60. Manchester Depot A. J. Davis.

73. Montreal-- W.H.Boyd.

36. St. Albans C. H. Anderson.

57. Poultney W.H.Lamb.

64. Fair Haven _. H.J.Kidder.

24. West Concord P. S. Woodbury.

81 . North Troy F. A . Wheeler.

72. Danby W. H. Griffith.

69. Bellows FaUs.-- C H. Waite.

50. Morrisville H.B.Daniels.

61. W. R. Junction--- C.H.Brown.

76. Wolcott D. H. Wheeler.

7. Underbill F. P. Tilliston.

48. Bamet ...H. E. Farrow.

75. Lyndonville - . R. A. Childs.

"Well done, good and faithful servants." In considering this sub-
ject, due allowance should be made for the fact that the last meeting
niglit of the quarter varies greatly in different Camps, and that the re-
ports cannot properly be forwarded until after this takes place. Three
other Camps made partial reports before the close of the quarter. A few
Camps have not yet reported, or asked for Installing Officers. Com-
manders of these Camps must act with the utmost promptitude.

IX. It appears from the First Sergeant's report of Camp No. 7,
Underbill, that E. H. Edwai-ds, seventeen years of age, has been mus-
tered as a member of the Cftmp. Being below the age prescribed in the
Constitution of the Order for the admission of members, his muster was
null and void, and he will be dropped from the rolls of the Camp.

X. General W. W. Henry Camp, No. 83, Huntington, was mus-
tered by Division Commander H. S. Foster, December 4, 1891, with 13
charter members. Clinton J. Smith was elected Camp Commander.

XI. E. H. Nye Camp, No. 84, Glover, was mustered by Mustering

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Officer F. W. Sault, December 13, 1891, with 16 charter members. Noah
H. Drew was elected Camp Commander.

XII. By reason of an error in the Division Roster of 1891, Lieut. J.
C. Blackmer Camp of Manchester Depot, Capt. A. J. Davis was sus-
pended in last order. The Camp which should have been suspended was
A. A. Butterfield of Jacksonville, Capt. A. J. Pike. The first mentioned
Camp has been continuously in good standing, and the Division Com-
mander regrets that injustice was unintentionally done it.

XIII. It is the painful duty of the Division Commander to announce
to the Division the death of two of its most vahied members, both, bj^ a
singular fatality, officers elect of H. E. K. Hall Camp, No. 28. Chelsea ;
Camp Commander Frank S. Tuller and Junior Vice-Camp Commander
Frank E. Grifiin. Worthy sons of noble sires, they fell at the post of
duty. The heartfelt sympathy of every member of the Division goes
out to the relatives and friends of the deceased Brothers; and to the
members of Camp 28, who have sufiiered an irreparable loss, but who,
like true soldiers, have closed up the ranks and moved on.

XIV. The attention of Camps is invited to the near approach of
Union Defenders Day, Feb. 12th, the anniversary of the birth of the
Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. It is strongly urged that every
Camp in the Division hold a meeting on the evening of that day, to do
honor, in such manner as may seem most fitting, to the .memory of the
man who struck the shackles from four million slaves. It is recom-
mended that members of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's
Relief Corps, and Ladies' Aid Societies, also the general public, be in-
vited to participate in this patriotic service.

By order of

H. S. FOSTER,

Division Commander.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

"Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column weU closed up." —
Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Dwision, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [
Burlington, Vt., Feb. 29, 1892. )
Orders No. 2,

Series 1892.

I. General Orders No. 1, from the Headquarters Commandery-in-
Chief of the Order, are herewith promulgated. Special attention is

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invited to paragraph 13 of the same. The response of the Vermont
Division to this appeal, sliould be what might naturally be expected from
a State always noted for patriotism. Camp Commanders are requested
to again have read in Camp the circular letter of Past Commander-in-
Chief Webb, dated June 19, 1891, and invite contributions for this worthy
object. Every member of the Division should make a contribution,
however small, and it is hoped every Camp will be heard from. If Camp
Commanders will forward their Camp contributions directly to the
Division Commander, they will be receipted for, credited to the Camp,
and duly forwarded to the Quartermaster General, with a detailed state-
ment of their source.

II. To those members of the Division who have been chosen to
preside over the destinies of their Camps during the year, the Division
Commander extends hearty congratulations, and he hopes each and every
one wiU make the year the most prosperous and successful one in the
history of their Camp. They are reminded that their Camp will be in a
great measure what they make it. The new officers have been installed,
the Division is now organized for the year's campaign, and with few ex-
ceptions, every officer and man is at his post of duty. In my mind's
eye, I see the same resolute cast of features, the same gleam of deter
mination in the eye, that were always visible in your fathers' faces thirty
years ago, as they were about to move upon the foe. I now give the
signal, and call upon the ivJiole line to advance, not in a timid, halting,
wavering, and uncertain manner, but in a grand resistless charge, that
will sweep down the barriers of aj^athy, indifference, lack of interest,
and ignorance of the aims and objects of the Order. In ordering this
advance, my knowledge of the way your fathers invariably responded to
sucli calls, leaves no doubt in my mind of the result, and I confidently
expect to see the colors of every Camp in the Division flying in the very
front line of battle, and wherever the fight rages fiercest. Then forward,
boys, forward. The new Constitution of the Order forbids the appoint-
ment of Special Aides, but authorizes the detail of brothers for any
special work. Every brother of the Vermont Division is hereby detailed
for the special work of bringing in worthy recruits for his Camp, and
every one can and should bring in at least one. If every member will do
his duty in this respect, the membership of the Division can be doubled
in four months. Reflect, brotliers, that Vermont sent more than 30,000
soldiers to the war of the Union. What are we doing with a mere cor-
poral's guard of 1,600 men? We ought to have at least 10,000. The
trouble is that we have been asleep. And now let us wake up and go to

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work. All honor to the faithful little band of workers, who have so
nobly and generously given their time and energies to building up the
Division. But the work has been done by a comparatively few men.
This is not as it thould be. Every member of the Division should be an
active and whole-souled worker. The newest and humblest private in
the ranks has a work to do. Most of our fathers were privates, and every
war in history has been mainly fought and won by privates.

While every precaution should be taken to keep unworthy members
from our Order, we should beware of trying to be too select in our mem-
bership. "All male descendants, not less than eighteen years of age, of
deceased or honorably discharged soldiers, sailors or marines, who served
in the Union Army or Navy during the Civil War of 1861-65,"
are not only eligible to membership, but have a right to
it, i^rovided they are of good moral character, have never been
convicted of any infamous crime, and if neither they nor their
father have borne arms against the government of the United
States. Let us not forget, brothers, that charity is one of the
foundation stones of our Order, and that our fathers, shoulder to shoul-
der, endured the same privations, shared the same dangers, slept on the
same blankets, and "drank from the same canteen." Then be they rich
or poor, educated or ignorant, of native or foreign extraction, white or
colored, let us have them in our Order, where they have a right to be,
and where they ought to be, and give them a royal welcome. Not too
many questions were asked in the dark days of 1861-62, when a man pre-
sented himself for enlistment to fight for the Union, and let us not ask
too many now, when their descendants knock at our doors for admission.
The Camp showing the largest increase in membershi]:) during each quar-
ter, will hereafter receive honorable mention in orders. Tlie work which
I lay out for you, brothers, is as follows : First, attend every meeting of
your Camp, at any cost and any sacrifice, unless prevented by sickness ;
pay your dues promptly, and loyally support your officers ; second, bring
new members into your Camp ; third, organize new Cam^js ; fourth,
secure the organization of a Ladies' Aid Society, unless you have one
already ; fifth, organize companies of the Sons of Veterans Guards. I
await results anxiously, but confidently.

No duty that the Division Commander is called upon to perform is
more pleasant than that of approving applications for charters of new
camps, that he believes wiU live and flourish. Camps are in process of
organization at Bristol, Essex Junction, Northfield and Dorset. Every
Division Officer is expected to interest himself actively in the formation
of at least one new Camp. We do not want any "mushroom"- Camps,

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but every available point that can be held, should be seized and occu-
pied by a Camp of the Sons of Veterans, Too great rashness will some-
times lose a battle, but too great timidity and caution will lose it oftener.
There are several important strategic points in the Division, still unoccu-
pied, which should be seized and fortified, with the least practicable
delay. Among these are West Burke, Bradford, Stowe, Wilmington,
Wells River, Swanton, Island Pond, Castleton, Franklin, Bakersfield,
Putney, and others. The garrisons at Hardwick, Newport, Newport
Centre, Woodstock, Warren, Waitsfield, Worcester, Rochester, East
Wallingford, Ripton and Weston, which long since surrendered to the
enemy, should be replaced by new and fresh troops. All members of the
Division, especially Camp officers, are urged to interest themselves in the
work of organizing new Camps, and reviving those that are dead, and
due credit will be given in orders to successful work in that Une. The
members of the Grand Army are our most efficient helpers in this direc-
tion, and efforts should be made to interest them in the work, by appoint-
ment of committees from Posts, or otherwise. When a Post of the
Grand Ariny endorses the project for the formation of a Camp of Sons
of Veterans, the Cami^ is reasonably sure of being formed, provided
there is any material to work on. When the Veterans take hold,. some-
thing has to give way in fi'ont, as was the case down South, thirty years
ago. The Division Commander hopes and expects to approve the appli-
cation for a charter for Camp No. 100, before he turns over to his suc-
cessor, four months hence, and he hopes to turn over 3,000 members, at
least, in good standing. Whether he will do so or not, brothers, depends
upon you. It is hoped that the Vermont Division will show the highest
percentage of gain in membership of any Division, at the next Annual
Encampment.

The point at which the next Annual Encampment of the Order is to
be held, is so far distant as to preclude a large attendance from this
Division, but members should at once give notice to their employers that
they will require a vacation of three days in June or July, to attend the
Division Encampment, and one of about a week in September, to attend
the Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The colors of
every Camp in the Division should be proudly unfurled to the breeze on
the banks of the beautiful Otter Creek at Brandon, and at least 1,000
members should be present. The pavements of Washington should
resound with the tread of at least 500 hardy yomig Green Mountain
Boys, in the grand procession. There should be a battalion of Sons of
Veterans Guards in the procession at Brandon, and at the Encampment

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of 1893, a full regiment. Camp No. 22 of Barre, is abovxt to organize
Company B. What Camp will furnish Company C ?

III. Judge Advocate Henry Barrows of the Vermont Division, ,.
Ladies' Aid Societies, has sent to the Commander of every Camp in the
Division, not already having an Aid, a package containing the C. R. &
R. of that most worthy Order, a blank application for charter, and cir-
culars giving full information in regard to organization. Any further
information will be cheerfully furnished by the Division President, Miss
S. Ada Hall, Chelsea, Vermont, or Judge Advocate Barrows of Brandon-
Camp Commanders are urgently requested to have the circular of Mrs.

J. S. Mason, Medina, Ohio, National President, read in full, in Camp,
and where no Aid exists, to at once take steps, by the appointment of a
committee, or otherwise, to organize an Aid. The importance of this
step, to the future of a Camp, cannot be overestimated. No Camp, with
an active and efficient Aid, can die or fall to the rear. No Camp Com-
mander can better signalize his administration, or so certainly insure his
Camp against adversity in future, as by organizing an Aid. Under the
wise, energetic, and inspiring leadership of its president. Miss Hall, the
Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, has taken high rank, and let us
take hold, brothers, and help her and her noble band of sisters, and show
that we appreciate what they are doing for us, and for the Veterans and
their families. JVoio is the time to work. Don't delay. Twenty new
Aids, at least, should be organized in this Division before the next En-
campment.

IV. The Division Commander is proud to be able to announce that
he was not obliged to suspend a single Camp for failure to render reports j
and pay dues for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1891, and that three Camps, i
previously suspended, were re-instated, viz : Capt. L. E. Sherman Camp,
No. 40, Montgomery Centre, Commander F. W. Bundy ; Col. E. Henry
Powell Camp, No. 68, Richford, Commander W. E. Cooley ; and Col. A.
Preston Camp, No. 80, Danville, Commander J. H. Tilton. Camp Com-
manders, First and Quartermaster Sergeants of every Camp in the
Division are earnestly enjoined to carefully study paragraph VII, Orders
No. 13, series of 1891, from this Headquarters, and to follow, with unde- :
viating accuracj", the directions therein contained for making reports. \
Much improvement has been observed, but there is room for much more. !
Remember that no member can properly be reported "dro, ped" unle.ss t
he was reported "suspended" six months previously, and the names j
should invariably be given in both cases. Do not include money for sup-
plies with the per capita tax, for the former should, in all cases, be sent

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93

directly to the Quartermaster, and the latter to the Adjutant. Be sure
to make all reports in duplicate, and keep one copy of each on file with
the camp records. Blanks for reports, which have heretofore been sent
by the Quartermaster, will hereafter be sent by the Adjutant, accom-
panied by an envelope directed to the latter officer. The "balance last
report" on Q. M. Sergeant's blank, and "number of members in good
standing at date of last report," on First Sergeant's blank, will be entered
in red ink at this headquarters. This entry must not be changed.

If it does not agree with similar entrii^s in the Camp records, open
correspondence at once with the Adjutant or Quartermaster (according,
as the error is on First or Q. M. Sergeant's blank), explaining the dis-
crei^ancy.

The Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, had the honor to be the
first to render a consolidated report to the National Headquarters, for
the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1892, and this report had to go to Ohio. This
was what might naturally have been expected. But, brothers, shall we
permit ourselves to be outdone by our sisters of the Division ? If the
officers of every Camp in the Division will see that correct reports, with
per capita tax, are forwarded to this Headquarters on or before the 31st
day of March, or at the latest, the tenth day of April, which is the limit
prescribed by the Constitution, I think I can safely guarantee that the
Vermont Division will be the first to report to the National Headquarters
for the quarter ending March 31, 1892. Let us put the Vermont Division
at the head of the column, and keep it there.

V. The time for the annual inspection is rapidly approaching, and
it is hoped every Camp Commander is making active preparations for
that important event, which, in so many particulars, marks our standing
and progress. The Vermont Division ranked seven in general standing
last year, and it is earnestly hoped that it will take higher rank this
year. An inspection blank will shortly be mailed to each Camp Com-
mander, that he may familiarize himself with the requirements. He
should personally see that every officer of the camp is able to go through
his rituahstic work without reference to the ritual ; that he has a weU
drilled mustering detail : that the books and records are complete, and
correctly and accurately kept ; that his Quartermaster Sergeant has filed
a correct bond ; and in short, that every requirement for a high rating of
his Camp is, as far as possible, fulfilled. Frequent rehearsals of the ritu-
alistic work, and the mustering-in-ceremony, should be held in every
Camp. Don't wait until the time for inspection, and then trust to luck
and chance. Become so familiar with your rituahstic work, that you

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could not miss it, if you tried. Your Camp will then not only obtain a
higher ratmg at inspection, and raise that of the Division, but your
meetings will be more interesting and attractive ; the ceremonies will be
more impressive, and the interest in the meetings will be increased.
Nothing in this world is more certain, brothers, than the fact that if
we attain a high percentage at inspection, ive have got to work for it
and ivork hard.

VI. Witli this order, is enclosed to Camp Commanders, a blank,
furnished by the Adjutant General of the Order, which they are re-
quested to carefully fill out, and return to the Division Adjutant, ivith
the least possible delay.

VII. The attention of Camp Commanders is again called to the fact
that the copy of "The Sharpshooter" mailed to them monthly, is the
property of the Camp, paid for by the Division, and that it should be
taken to the Camp-room at or before the first meeting after its receipt,
and left there. Every member of the Camp has an equal right and
interest in it, and it should, under no circumstances, be taken from the
Camp-room.

VIII. Camp Commanders are requested to turn to Orders No. 1,
series of 1891, and carefully read paragraph XII, containing the sugges-
tions of Past Col. Bixby to his new Captains. It would be well, also, to
have the last part of the paragraph containing suggestions to brothers,
read in Camp. This paragraph contains many valuable suggestions,
which apply equally well now.

IX. AU Camps not yet supplied with the new C. R. & R. , should
make requisition therefor at once, and supply every member with a
copy. Comparatively few Iron Crosses have been ordered. Every Past
Captain in good standing is entitled to wear one, and every one should
be proud to wear it. It has been ordered for every Camp in, the Divis-
ion, and is awaiting requisition. Every Camp in good standing which
has not already done so, should order it at once, and present it to the
Captain of 1891. It is recommended that all brothers constantly wear
the Button or Pin, of Bronze, Enamel, or Oxidized Silver, as a ready
means of recognition. All these can be obtained from the Quarter-
master on requisition. Remember to add ten per cent to the price of all
supplies, and send sufficient additional to cover postage or express
charges. The surplus, if any, will be returned or credited to the Camp.
The badge of the Order should only be worn on duty, or on occasions of
ceremony.

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95

X. Past Commander-in-Chief Webb, having rendered a decision
that it is not legal to publish in Division orders the names of members
dropped for non-payment of dues, or to order such names to be en-
tered on the Black Books of Camps ; and this decision liaving been con-
curred in by the Commandery-in-Chief at the last Annual Encampment,
the practice at this Headquarters vs^ill be discontinued. The above,
however, does not apply to the names of rejected applicants for mem-
bership.

XI. The sympathy of the Division is extended to H. E. K. Hall
Camp, No. 28, of Chelsea, and Col. A. V. Colburn Camp, No. 64, of Fair
Haven, in the recent loss by these Camps of nearly all their records and
Camp furniture, by flre. It is recommended that all Camps have their
property insured.

XII. With sorrow, the Division Commander announces the death
of Brother O. G. Durkee, Quartermaster Sergeant of Garfield Camp, No.
78, Waterbury. The Great Destroyer does not visit alone the veterans
of the Grand Army of the Republic.

XIII. The following are the consolidated reports for the quarter
ending December 31, 1891 :

adjutant's report.

Number in good standing at date of last report,
Gained by organization and muster in,

by transfer,

by re-instatement,

by error in report of June 30, 1891,

Camps.

46

Members.

1427

82

Aggregate,

Camps.

Members.

Loss by death.

3

by honorable discharge.

10

by transfer.

14

by suspension,

92

Total Loss,

119

53

1615

Number remaining in good standing.

53

1496

96 tenth annual encamrment, s. o. v.

quartermaster's report.

Division Account :

Amount on hand last report, $134 50

Received from all sources, 327 37

Total, $461 87

Expended for per capita tax, | 62 56

Incidental expenses, 310 88

Total, $373 44

Balance, $88 43

Camp Account :

Amount on hand last report,

$ 978 11

Received from all sources.

1,379 68

Total,

$2,357 79

Expended for per capita tax.

$195 50

for relief,

75 70

incidental expenses.

835 16

Total,

$1,106 36

Balance,

$1,251 43

By ori

der of

H. S.

FOSTER,

Division Commander.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

"Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the column well closed up."

— Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. V

Burlington, Vt., March 30, 1892. )

Orders No. 3,

Series 1892.

I. General Orders, No. 2, from the Headquarters Commandery-in-
Chief of the Order, and Orders No. 2, Headquarters Vermont Division,
Ladies' Aid Societies, are herewith promulgated.

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II. The Commander-in-Chief for the second time, and the Division
Commander for the third time, caU attention to the urgent importance
of every member of the Order being suppHed with a copy of the new
Constitution. It is difficvilt to account for the apathy and indifference
of many Camp Commanders on this subject. All who have not
already done so, will at once submit requisitions for a sufficient number
to supply every member of their Camp, and have a surplus for new
members. Camp Commanders will carefully note the requirements of
every order, and personally see that they are promptly and fully com-
plied with.

III. The attention of Camp Commanders is again invited to para-
graph 2, General Orders No. 9, series of 1891, from Headquarters Com-
mandery-in-Chief of the Order, which follows beloAv :

' ' Colonels of Divisions will receive with these orders sufficient copies
of the proposed new Ritual to supply one copy to each Camp. These are
not to supersede the present Ritual, but ai-e intended to be submitted to
the criticism of practical trial during the year, and all suggested amend-
ments or substitutions are to be forwarded to these Headquarters on or
before May 1, 1892.

The attention of all members of the Order is particularly called to
the following requests of the Committee :

1. That the proposed Rituals be not only read, but also duly ex-
emplified before the Camp in special meetings for that purpose called ;
and

2. That they be returned to the Adjutant Genei'al through Di-
vision Headquarters marked '^Ritual Revises," on or before May 1st
next, with such criticism, amendments, additions and substitutions
thereunto annexed, as by vote of the Camp may be thought necessary or
desirable.

3. That in each case the Camp's preference be stated whether (a)
for Ump or stiff covers ; and (b) for same opening side or lengthwise.

During the present administration and until the final action of the
Commandery-in-Chief upon the Revision, the present Ritual will be
used."

All new Rituals, which were sent to Camps, must be returned to this
Headquarters on or before April 28, 1892, with fuU report as above indi-
cated. It is hoped and expected that every Camp in the Division will do
this work thoroughly and well.

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IV. The attention of all members of the Division is invited to the
following salient changes in. the C Constitution of the Order : Membership
is no longer restricted to sons of veterans or of members of the Order,
but is now extended so as to include all male descendants of veterans.
This should result in a large increase of membership Fifteen names are
now required on an application for a Camp Charter. A Camp may, by
a two-thirds vote, on certain conditions, declare vacant the position of
any elective officer, who has absented himself for four consecutive meet-
ings. The Chaplain, Senior and Junior Vice-Commanders, now consti-
tute the Visiting and Relief Committee. The Division Council now con-
sists only of the three elective members. Officers are no longer entitled
to wear shoulder straps, but only the miniature rank badge. The
titles of Captain, First and Second Lieutenants, are replaced by those
of Camp Commander, Senior and Junior Vice Camp Commander, re-
spectively.

V. Redfield Proctor Camp, No. 44, Rutland, has paid all dues, sur-
rendered its charter, and disbanded.

VI. Attention is invited to recent marked improvements in the
shape, matter, and general appearance of our Official Organ, "The
Sharpshooter." This paper is more than ever worthy the loyal support
of the Division, and no member of it, who takes any interest in his
work, or in the Order, should be without it.

VII. The Circular Letter of Past Commander-in-Chief Webb, to
which reference was made in last oi'der, is as follows :

" The Department of Georgia, G. A. R., through its committee,
again appeals to the Sons of Veterans for aid. In response to their last
- appeal ten thousand graves of unknown Union dead were decorated
with flags and flowers purchased by donations from the Sons of Veter-
ans. Now funds are desired to pay for the "Andersonville Prison Pen"
property, and properly take care of it, the same to be conveyed to the
Grand Army of the Republic, at Detroit, in August next. When the
Grand Army of the Republic shall be no more, this ground, historical as
the spot where thousands of the comrades of our fathei's Avere starved
and 'persecuted in atrocity and bitterness unparalleled' m human history,
is to be conveyed to the Sons of Veterans, XJ. S. A., who will guard the
remains of the Union dead who lie there, with sacred vigilance. Divis-
ions and Camps are requested to subscribe as liberally as their means
will permit for this most laudable puriDose.'"

LELAND J. WEBB,

Co mmander-in- Chief.

DIVISION ORDEES.

99

Many Vermont soldiers suffered and died in this prison pen, and
there should be a ready and generous response from the Vermont
Division.

VIII. With this order, is enclosed to Division Officers and Camp
Commanders a Roster of the Division. Blank spaces are due to failure
to receive the necessary data at this Headquarters.

By order of

H. S. FOSTER,

Division Commander.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

"Put the Vermonters ahead and keep the column well closed up."-
Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division,
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
Burlington, Vt., AprU 30, 1892.
Orders No. 4,

Series 1892.

I. General Orders No. 3, Headquarters Commandery-in-Chief of
the Order, and Orders No. 3, Headquarters Vermont Division, Ladies'
Aid Societies, are herewith promulgated.

II. The last Encampment of this Division directed that such part
of Chaplain O. A. Gee's report, as refers to the observance of Memorial
Day by members of the Division, be embodied in an order to be published
about April 30, 1892. In accordance with these directions, an extract
from the report is inserted below :

" I feel that something ought to be done to remedy the evil. I refer
to the non-attendance of so many of our Order on Memorial Day. It is
to me (and I am sure it must be to every true son) a source of a great
deal of regret to note the lack or apparent lack of interest manifested on
that day. The Order of the Sons of Veterans, gaining as it does, its
eligibility to fraternity from being the sons of honorably discharged sol-
diers, sailors, or marines, of the late war, should manifest the liveUest in-
terest in performing the sacred duty of participating in the acts of love,
observed on Memorial Day, in assisting the G. A. R. in honoring their
deceased comrades. Whose duty is it and whose pleasure should it be
to assist the G. A. R. , on that day, as well as on other occasions ? Is

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it not for the sons of those men, who for the love of country forsook
home for that country, and risked health and life itself, many thousands
of whom paid the last full measure, that the life of the nation might be
preserved ; that the blessings of a free government might be our herit-
age ? I ask, who but the sons of these brave men can so fittingly and
with such profound feeUngs of love, gratitude and reverence, assist the
G. A, R. m perpetuating the memory of their silent comrades ? We must
not, we cannot become indifferent to the memory of these men. We
cannot be convinced that it is a waste of time to honor in this simple and
heartfelt way, the boys in blue who gave so much, that our loftiest soul-
dreams cannot fathom the depths of their love for home and country.
Never while the free winds of Heaven kiss the folds of the stars and
stripes will we, as Sons of Veterans, forget to plant on each successive
Memorial Day, a miniature flag and scatter over each sacred mound.
Spring's choicest flowers.

Soon, ah ! too soon will the responsibility devolve wholly upon us.
Soon will the last Comrade be borne to his final resting place. Let us be
prepared when the time comes, to take up the work which they have so
nobly begun ; and in the meantime, let us endeavor to convince all de-
linquents that it is their duty to be in the line at least on Memorial Day.
May it be said next year of every Camp in our Division, as has been said
of a few, a very few Camps scattered over this whole broad land, "every
man who was able responded at roll call on Memorial Day."
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,

O. A. GEE,

Division Chaplain.

This eloquent appeal leaves little to be said on the subject, by the
Division Commander.

Brothers of the Vermont Division, let us show om-selves true to
our principles and professions on the 30th day of May. Every Camp in
the Division should co-operate, to the fullest possible extent, with the
Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies' Aid
Societies, in paying a tribute of love and veneration to the memory of
those who died that the nati(^n might live. It is hoped and expected
that every member of the Division will take part in the exercises of the
day, and Camp Commanders are charged with the duty of arranging all
details.

And, brothers, shall we neglect the 45,000 heroes who sleep beneath
the sunny skies of Georgia, and whose graves are beyond the reach of

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the loving hands of relatives and friends, who would gladly bedeck
them with flowers. Let us make a prompt and generous response to this
call for aid. (See paragraph 2, General Order herewith.)

"On fame's eternal camping ground,

Their silent tents are spread.
And glory guards, with solemn roimd.

The bivouac of the dead."

III. Commander Morgan of the Departiiient of Vermont, Grand
Army of the Republic, in his address at the Encampment at Montpelier,
said :

" In this gallant organization (The Sons of Veterans) every thought-
ful comrade must have the kindest, heartiest interest. They are our
sons ; in their veins courses tlie blood of the veterans ; our cause is their
cause ; and they seek but to peii^etuate the record of their fathers and
maintain the principles for which we fought. Their camp-fires blaze
with patriotism and ring with the old songs sung by us in camp so
many years ago ; and as we see them proudly marching in their suits of
blue, we see ourselves, as, when, in j^ears long past, we marched forth
to defend the Union and the flag. Let us, comrades, extend to this or-
ganization all the aid and encouragement that is in our power to give,
mindful that the time is not far distant when we shall ask the same of
them .

Side by side with the gallant sons stands a new organization of loyal
young women, banded together under the name of the Ladies' Aid So-
ciety. The Vermont Division, organized in April last, now numbers 12
societies. What the Relief Corps is in a social way to the Grand Army,
these societies are to the Sons of Veterans, but their primarj^ and chief
object is to aid and care for helpless and disabled vetei-ans and their
families, to perpetuate the memory and history of our heroic dead and
their sacrifices, and inculcate loyalty and patriotism throughout the
land. They, too, are kin of the veterans, and as they come voluntarily to
our assistance, let us liail them with the same glad cheei's we ever
greeted remforcements."

The Division Commander, in behalf of every Son of a Veteran in the
Division, tends hearty thanks to Commander Morgan, for these friendly
and encouraging words. They express the sentiments of nearly every
veteran in Vermont. The members of the Grand Army are everywhere
our best friends. Do we fully realize, brothers, how rapidly their ranks
are being thinned, how fast they are being "mustered out." The star of
the youngest of them has passed its meridian, and is slowly but surely

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sinking to the western horizon. More and more frequently, are we called
upon to pay our last sad tribute of respect to a fallen hero. Let us show
them aU honor and reverence, while they are yet with us, and not re-
serve it until they have passed away. Some of the flowers that will
bloom on their graves, should be strewn in their pathway, while living.
Invite them to your meetings, give them a cordial greeting, and make
them feel that they are more than welcome. Invite them to read papers
on their war service, and relate personal experiences, before their lips
are forever sealed. And let us lighten the burden of their advancing
years, by giving them perfect confidence that their sons will never see
the glorious flag for which they so bravely fought, dishonored, or a
single star obscured.

IV. The Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Encampment of this
Division, published under the direction of Past Col. H. O. Bixby, have
just been received at this Headquarters, and have been distributed to
Camps and to those entitled to receive them. There are quite a large
number still on hand, and a copy will be forwarded to any addi-ess, upon
application, accompanied by three cents for postage. There are, also, on
hand a large number of copies of the Proceedings of the Eighth Annual
Encampment, which will be furnished in the same manner. A few
copies of the Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Encampment of the
Order, and of previous Encampments, are also on hand, and copies will
be furnished to any one desiring them on receipt of sixteen cents, cost
of express to, and postage from, this Headquarters. All Camps and in-
dividuals that have received a copy of the Proceedings of the Tenth
Annual Encampment of the Order, are requested to promptly forward
to the Division Quartermaster the amount last mentioned. This amount,
(sixteen cents,) is the actual cost of express and postage on these books
to the Division, and while it is a small amount for Camps and individ-
uals to pay, the aggregate is quite an item for the Division Treasury, and
owing to the heavy appropriations at the last Encampment, it is neces-
sary to utilize every proper source of revenue. This expense, in other
Divisions, has been borne by Camps and other recipients of the book.
Any Camp or officer that may have been overlooked in the distribution
of Proceedings, or of any orders or blanks issued or promulgated from
this Headquarters, will apply to the Adjutant for anything lacking.
Extra copies of the Roster will be supplied on receipt of two cents for
postage.

V. With this order, are enclosed to Camp Commanders, two each
of blank reports to Division Surgeon and Division Chaplain. The former

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are to be filled out at once, and one i^romptly forwarded to Surgeon
George O. Webster, St. Albans, Vt. , and the other placed on file with
the Camp records. Each Camp Cliaplain will make his report, in dupli-
cate, immediately after the Memorial Day exercises, submit it to the
Camp Commander for inspection and approval, and forward one copy to
the Division Chaplain, R. C. Searing, Arlington, Vt. The other copy
will be filed with the Camp records. Camp Commanders are directed to
give their personal attention to the preparation of these important re-
ports ; to fully satisfy themselves of their correctness ; and to see that
they are promptly forwarded. The blank spaces on outside of report to
Division Surgeon should be carefully filled.

VI. Reports of Installing Officers have not been received from
Camps 40, 68 and 70. Commanders of these Camps will see that they
are forwarded by their Installing Officers, to the Adjutant General and
Division Adjutant, without delay, that commissions may be issued.
Several elective officers of Camps could not be installed at the appointed
time, on account of sickness. These officers will be installed as soon as
possible, and report duly made to the Adjutant General and Division
Adjutant, on blanks which are herewith enclosed to the Camps con-
cerned. In case the Installing Officer, commissioned last winter, is not
present at the next meeting, the Camp Commander is hereby authorized
to perform the ceremony.

VII. Inspector E. T. Griswold is now on duty and the following
Assistant Inspectors have been appointed and directed to report to him:
Past Col. H. O. Bixby, Chelsea; Past Capt. C. C. Pecu, Vergennes ;
Mustering Officer F. W. Sault, West Randolph. All Camps that have
not been inspected should improve what time remains energetically,
and prepare for a rigid inspection. Several Camps that have been in-
spected have lost points on the failure of the Camp Commander to have
a proper bond of his Quartermaster Sergeant on file, as required by the
constitution. There is no excuse for this. It is neglect, pure and
simple. Attention was called to it in paragraph V, Orders No. 2, cur-
rent series, and all Camp Commanders were furnished with an inspec-
tion blank which contained this question, before inspection. All Camp
Commanders, who have not already done so, wiU attend to this matter
without delay.

VIII. All Camps that are not already provided with By-Laws, are
urged to have them prepared and forwarded to the Division Commander
for approval, as soon as practicable.

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IX. In accordance with the recommendation of the Chairman of
the National Press Committee, "News Notes" will hereafter be sent out
with Division Orders, and will be read in Camp, with the same. Each
Camp Commander is urgently requested to immediately appoint a cor-
respondent for his Camp, said correspondent to forward to W. W. La-
Point, Barre, Vt., the Division member of the National Press Commit-
tee, all items of interest pertaining to his Camp. These should be for-
warded at the close of each meeting. It is believed this plan will greatly
stimulate interest in the Order, and be productive of growth and
prosperity.

X. Hugh Henry, President of the Board of Trustees of the Ver-
mont Soldiers' Home, and Commander of the Department of Vermont,
G. A. R., has sent a circular to each Camp Commander, with the view
of stmiulating interest in the project of raising money to complete the
Chapel of the Home. This circular should be read in every Camp, and
all should interest themselves in this most worthy project. Let us not
forget, brothers, the principal object of our Order.

XI. Bristol has fired the first gun of the campaign of 1893, and has
come to the front with twenty charter members. Col. N. F. Dunshee
Camp No. 85, was mustered at that place, April 28th, by the Division
Commander, assisted by Past Captain C. C. Pecu of Camp 55, Com-
mander C. F. Rich, Camp 25, and other brothers from those Camps. C. A.
Crane was elected Camp Commander, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly. Comrades H. S. Smith and C. T. S. Pierce of the G. A. R.,
and Brothers C. A. Crane and F. E. Manum are entitled to a large part
of the credit for the organization of this Camp.

XII. As Memorial Day is approaching, the work or organizing
new Camps and Ladies' Aid Societies, should be prosecuted with re-
doubled industry, energy and vigor, and several of each should be mus-
tered during May. We are too slow, brothers, in the work of organ-
izing Aids. There is no use in taking months to perform work that one
energetic brother, who means business, can perform in two hours. If
your Camp is ever to have the benefit of an Aid, get it as soon as possi-
ble, and not wait until the able and faithful Division President is en-
tirely discouraged.

XIII. The resignation of the following officers have been tendered
and accepted :

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105

Commander F. A. Hulett, Camp 13, South Londondery.

S. V. " D. V. Houghton, " 13, "

J. V. " W. A. Pease, " 13, "

B. C. Berry, •' 49, Barton.

F. W. WilUams, " 45, Bethel.

F. L. M. Sexton, " 34, Springfield.

S. V. " W. L. Phelps, 'S 63, Jamaica.

J. V. " C. E. Clough, " 81, North Troy.

J. V. " F. A. Lyman, " 74, South Royalton.

" L. W. Leonard, " 39, Calais.

Elections have been ordered to fill the vacancies.

XIV. Morro Kenyon, having been illegally dropped by Camp 43,
Hinesburgh, vsdll be restored to the roll of that Camp, and his name
will be erased from all Black Books.

XV. Leon Bumpus, of Camp 39, Calais, having been sentenced to
dishonorable discharge from the Order, by a Court Martial, and the
sentence having been approved by the Commander-in-Chief, his name
Avill be entered on all Black Books.

XVI. The next Encampment of the Division wiU. be held at Bran-
don, July 6th and 7th. The committee of arrangements is desirous of
learning about how many brothers wiU be attendance, so as to know
how many to provide for. As this is to be a Field Encampment, it is
also important to learn how many of the brothers will be in tents, in
order to avoid the useless expense of providing more tents than will be
required. Camp Commanders will therefore report, to the Adjutant,
immediately after the next meeting of their Camp, the number of mem-
bers who expect to be present, and the number that desire to be quar-
tered in tents. Blankets will be furnished with the tents. This is an
important matter, and Commanders must furnish this information as
soon as practicable. It is hoped this wiU be the largest and most suc-
cessful encampment in the history of the Division, and that Camps,
when practicable, will attend in a body.

XVII. All Camp Commanders who have not returned the proof
slips of the new ritual, with report thereon, wiU do so at once.

By order of

H. S. FOSTER,

Division Commander.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

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"Put the Ve.imonters ahead, and keep the column well closed up." —
Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. ^
Burlington, Vt., June 15, 1892. )
Orders No. 5,

Series 1892.

I. General Orders, numbers 4 and 5, from the Headquarters Com-
mandery-in-Chief of the Order, are herewith promulgated. Orders No.
3, Headquarters Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, which arrived
too late to go with last Order, is also enclosed. The new password and
countersign are herewith furnished all Camps entitled to receive the
same.

II. The resignation of Commander W. L. Hobson of Camp No. 69,
Bellows Falls, has been tendered and accepted. An election has been
ordered to fill this vacancy, and such others as may occur.

• III. Capt. W. H. Hvimphrey Camp No. 86, with fifteen charter
members, was mustered May 12th, 1892, by the Division Commander,
assisted by the Adjutant, Quartermaster, Commander Abbott of Camp
No. 19, Burlington, Past Colonel Terrill, Commander Wells, and other
brothers of Camp No. 7, Underhill, and Commander Manning of Camp
No. 51, North Hyde Park. Brother F. W. Gove was elected Camp Coaa-
mander, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. Comrade
W. H. Humphrey of the G. A. R. and Brothers F. S. Sibley and J. H.
Burke are entitled to much of the credit for the organization of this
Camp.

IV. The following named Camps, having rendered correct re-
ports, and paid per capita tax, on or before March 31, 1892, are, in
accordance with paragraph 7, Orders No. 13, series of 1891, entitled to
honorable mention in orders :

No. Name. Location. Commander.

55 Capt. C. E. Parker. Vergennes G. W. Gowett

81 J. W. Currier North Troy E. L. Hardy

50 G. W. Doty Morrisville A. L. Cheney

2 Col. John S. Tyler. Brattleboro C. D. Carpenter

58 Lieut. F. S. Stranahan Milton. H. H. Lucia

67 Hugh Henry Windsor H. L. Vondell

28 H. E. K. Hall Chelsea E.G. Reed

49 Gen. W. W. Grout Barton ' B.C. Berry

DIVISION ORDERS. lOT

No. Name. Location. Commander.

83 Gen. W. W. Henry Huntington C.J.Smith

46 Gen. Phil Sheridan Cambridge I. E. Morse

18 Capt. E. B. Frost St. Johnsbury L. S. Page

65 Gen. Geo. B. McCleUan Post Mills G. W. Warren

60 Lieut. J. C. Blackmer Manchester Depot W. W. Bennett

57 Capt. C. C. Ruggles . Poultney O. A. Kinney

39 Wyman R. Burnap Calais L. "W. Leonard

69 Gen. L. A. Grant Bellows Falls W. L. Hobson

34 Maj. A. P. Davis West Concord P. S. Woodbury

70 John Sawyer Lowell Eugene Grant

13 Gen. Geo. P. Foster ...South Londonderry.. F. A. Hulett

63 H. G. Hibbard ....Orwell .... J. M. Wright

75 W. A. Loomis Lyndonville R. A. Childs

23 U.A.Woodbury Barre F.A.Duffy

78 Garfield .Waterbury E. F. Savage

V. Gen. William Wells Camp No. 19, Burlington Commander E.
E. Abbott, having shown the largest increase in membership of any
Camp in the Division, during the quarter ending March 31st, 1892, here-
by receives honorable mention in Orders, in accordance with paragi-aph
2, Orders No. 2, curi-ent series.

VI. Col. E. Henry Powell Camp No. 68, Richford. Commander
W. E. Cooley, having failed to render reports or per capita tax for the
last quarter, is again suspended.

VII. The following named Camps, having paid all dues to the
Division, and rendered reports, are re-instated :

No. Name. Location. Commander.

47 Gen. Burnside Greensboro Bend F. L. Batten

59 A. A. Butterfield .Jacksonville W. H. Brown

70 John Sawyer Lowell ...Eugene Grant

VIII. The Division Commander is pained to announce the death of
two members of the Division, during the quarter ending March 31, 1892.
viz., B. A. Edwards of Camp No. 59, Jacksonville, and Elmer S. Prior
of Camp No. 7, Underbill.

IX. In accordance with the By-Laws of the Division, the expense
of the Annual Inspection of Camps will be borne by the Camps in-
spected, the amount being apportioned according to their membership
at time of inspection. The aforesaid By-Laws require that the same

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shall be paid prior to the closing of the Division Quartermaster's books
preceding the Annual Encampment, and that any Camp failing to pay
the same shall be deprived of representation in the Encampment, and
may be suspended until such payment is made. Bills will shortly be
sent to each Camp inspected, showing full indebtedness to the Division,
and the money should be sent to the Quartermaster hy return mail, as
his books will be closed on the 28th instant, after which no supplies will
be issued until after the new headquarters are established and are ready
for business, which will not probably be before July 15th or 20th. Camp
Commanders are especially urged to be prompt in the payment of these
bills, that the Inspectors may be re-imbursed, and no Camp deprived of
representation at the Encampment.

X. The Tenth Annual Encampment of the Division will take place
at Brandon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 5th, 6th and 7th,
in conjunction with our Auxiliary, the Ladies' Aid Societies. It will be
a Field Encampment, and it is hoped it will prove the largest and most
successful Encampment in the history of the Division. Every Camp
Commander should take with him as large a delegation as possible. All
Camp colors should be taken, and all having a uniform should wear it.
The following general programme will be carried out as closely as prac-
ticable:

TUESDAY, JULY 5.

6.30 p. m. Meeting of Division Council at Headquarters.
8 p. m. Informal Reception by Vermont Division, L. A. S. in
parlors of Hotel Brandon.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6.

9.30 a. m. Opening of Encampment.

2 p. m. Division Parade, followed by Encampment Session.

7 p. m. Exemplification of Ritualistic work by local Camp.

8 p. m. Exemplification of L. A- S. Ritualistic work by local
Society.

THURSDAY, JULY 7.

8 a. m. Encampment Session.

1.30 p. m. Encamijment Session.

7 p. m. Public Installation of Division Officers, S. V. and L. A. S.,
followed by Grand Camp-fire.

The order of business will be that prescribed by the Constitution,
unless changed by vote of Encampment. All Comrades of the Grand

DIVISION ORDEfes. 109

Army of the Republic are cordially invited to attend the Encampment
and Camp-fire, and take part in the parade. The President and Vice-
President of the United States, Gen. L. A. Grant, Assistant Secretary
of War; the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor and Treasurer of the State;
the entire State delegation in Congress; Major Generals Schofield and
Howard of the Army; and other distinguished personages have been in-
vited to attend the Camp-fire, and those who belong to the Grand Army,
to attend the Encampment, and several have signified their desire of
being present. Commonder-in-Chief Bartow S. Weeks of New York,
with a portion of his staff, is expected.

The Brothers of the Vermont Division have heretofore borne a high
reputation for sobriety and quiet and gentlemanly conduct at Encamp-
ments, and it is earnestly hoped that this, our first Field Encampment,
will be no exception, and that no brother will be subject to discipline by
his Camp, upon his return home. The' ranking officer of each Camp
present, will be responsible for the discipline of his command.

All Delegates and Alternates must be provided with the proper cre-
dentials (Forms 8 and Si respectively) and Past Captains with form 7,
Camp Commanders, not personally known to the proper officers, must
present their commissions. All credentials should be presented to the
Adjutant, upon anival. A blank report of delegates is herewith en-
closed to each Camp Commander.

All brothers who can possibly do so, are urged to make the trip to
Brandon on the 5th, to get established in camp, attend the L. A. S. Re-
ception in the evening, and be ready for business on the morning of the
6th. There is much business to be transacted, and it will be necessary
to be prompt and diligent. Camp Commanders, or other officers in com-
mand of Camps, will report their arrival at once to the Adjutant, stating
the number of men under their charge, and whether or not they have a
flag. They will be assigned to quarters by the Quartermaster. Tents
and blankets will be furnished by the State, to all who desire them.
Any loss or damage to this property must be paid for by the party re-
sponsible. Those desiring cots, pillows, or sheets, should carry them.
Wash basins, tin cups, candle-sticks and water buckets should also be
taken, with necessary toilet articles. Those who do not desire to be
quartered in tents, should communicate, at once, with Commander G.
W. Myatt, Camp 56, Brandon, Chairman of the Entertainment Commit-
tee, if quarters have not been ah-eady engaged. There will be a mess
tent on the camp ground, in charge of an experienced caterer, where a
wholesome meal can be obtained for twenty-five cents.

110 . TENTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, S. O. V.

Round trip tickets for fare one way, good going July 5th, 6tli and
7th, and returning up to July 9th, can be purchased at all stations in
Vermont, on the following railroads, viz: Central Vermont, Montpelier
and Wells River, Bennington and Rutland, Connecticut River, and Wood-
stock. The Boston and Maine, and Delaware and Hudson, will sell
round trip tickets at reduced rates. The above applies to all desiring to
attend the Encampment.

XI. The Division Commander is pained to observe an indifference
and neglect on the part of some Camp Commanders in complying with
orders, which are entirely inexcusable. There is no use in putting the
Division to the expense of publishing and distributing orders, if no at-
tention is paid to them after they are issued. And it is a poor return
for the time given by the Division officers. The last order issued re-
quired reports to be made to the Division Surgeon immediately, on
blanks enclosed for the purpose. A few days ago, not more than one-
third of the Camps had reported, and the Vermont Division is liable to
be omitted in the consolidated report of the Surgeon General. About
six Camp Commanders have reported the number of members of their
Camps who would be likely to attend the Encampment, and whether or
not they desired to be quartered in tents. The tents must now be or-
dered at random. Not a single Camp has forwarded the required amount
for the proceedings of the Tenth Annual Encampment of the Order, at
Minneapolis. Now, brothers, I ask you if this is your idea of the trans-
action of important official business. What are we elected to office for,
if it is not to perform the duties incident to it ? All Camp Commanders
who have not rendered reports to the Division Surgeon and Chaplain, as
required by last Order, will do so, without delay.

XII. A circrdar issued by Camp 56, Brandon, giving information
about arrangements for the Encampment, etc. , is herewith enclosed. It
will be seen that the brothers of 56 are doing everything in their power
to make the Encampjnent a success.

Commissions are held back, in several instances, on account of
failure of Installing Officers to forward reports. AU Camp officers who
have been installed, and have received no commissions, should see that-
reports are forwarded, without delay, as all commissions should be
issued before Encampment.

XIII. Past Capt. Will L. White, of Camp 39, Calais, has been ap-
pointed Assistant Inspector, and ordered to report to Inspector Griswold
for duty.

XIV. News notes are enclosed with this Order, to be read in Camp.

DIVISION ORDERS.

Ill

XV. The Division Commander has one last request to make of 1st
Sergeants, Quartermaster-Sergeants, and Canip Commanders, which he
hopes will be complied with. Be prompt in sending in reports and tax
for quarter ending June 30, 1S93. The present administration desires
to make one more consolidated report to National Headquarters, and
earnestly hoi^es to have reports and tax from every Camp in the Divis-
ion, before Encampment. This can easily be done, with a little exer-
tion. For once, Ze^ us put the Vermont Division at the head of the
column.

XVI. The following are the consolidated reports for the quarter
ending March 31, 1892:

adjutant's report.

Number in good standing at date of last report.
Gain by organization and muster in,

by transfer,

by reinstatement,

Camps.
53

4

Member
1496
53
6

105

Aggregate,

57

1660

Camps.
Loss by disbandment, 1

Loss by death,

by honorable discharge,

by transfer,

by suspension, 1

by dropped.

Members.
18

2

20

16

128
(29)

Total loss,

2

184

Number remaining in good standing,

55

1476

quartermaster's report.

Division Account:

Amount on hand last report,
Received from aU sources,

Total,

Expended for per capita tax,

Incidental expenses,
Total,

$ 63 24

247 58

$ 88 43

282 28

$370 71

$310 82

Balance,

$ 59 89

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Camp Account :

Amount on hand last report,

•11,251 43

Received from all sources,

1,302 03

Total,

$2,553 46

Expended for per capita tax,
Members reinstated,

1184 50
13 12

For relief,

30 00

Incidental expenses.
Total,

674 90

$902 52

Balance,

$1,650 94

By

order of

H.

S.

FOSTER,

E. T. MONAHAN,

Division Commander.

Adjutant.

"Put the Vermonters ahead, and keep the columm well closed up."

—Gen. Sedgwick.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Sons of Veterans. U. S. A. >•

Burlington, Vt., June 25, 1892. )

Orders No. 6,
Series 1892.

Brother Leonard Fiske of Camp No. 19, Burlington, is hereby
relieved as Quartermaster of the Division, and will turn over all prop-
erty and funds pertaining to the same, to Brother Geo. S. CahiU of the
same Camp, who is hereby appointed Quartermaster of the Division.
All money orders, checks or drafts, should be made payable to Geo. S.
CahiU, Burlington, Vt. , and all letters for the Quartermaster should be
addressed to him.

By order of

H. S. FOSTER,

Division Commander.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Adjutant.

DIVISION ORDERS.

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Burlington, Vt., March 15, 1893.

The foregoing is a correct report of the Proceedings of the Tenth An-
nual Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.,
held at Brandon, Vt., July 6th and 7th, 1892.

H. S. FOSTER,

Past Division Commander.

E. T. MONAHAN,

Past Division Adjutant.

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NECROLOGY.

FRANK S. TULLER, Camp 28, Chelsea.

FRANK E. GRIFFIN, Camp 28, Chelsea.

ELMER S. PRIOR, Camp 7, Underhill.

MAHLON S. WHEELOCK, Camp 39, Calais.

B. A. EDWARDS, Camp 59, JacksonviUe.

BB^H

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

i

OF THE

VERMONT DIVISION

OF

LADIES' AID SOCIETIES

AUXILIARY TO THE

SONS OF VETERANS, U. S. A.

HELD AT

BRANDON, YT., JULY 6 ^^"^ 7. 1592.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892.

The Second Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division, Ladies'
Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U S. A., was called to order at 11
o'clock, a. m., by the Division President, S. Ada Hall.

Vacancies were filled as follows :

Secretary, Miss Lena Sherman, L. A. S. No. 12; Treasurer, Mrs. Ida
Sherman Jenne, L A. S. No. 9: Guide, Miss Grace Langdon, L. A. S.
No. 7.

Encampment opened in due form.

The following officers were present :

President, S. Ada Hall: Vice-President, Dora E. Austin; Chief of
Staff, Mrs. Hattie E, Hewett; Chaplain, Mrs. Jennie E. Hai-ris; Muster-
ing Officer, Bessie E. Wallace; Division Council, Alice Williamson, Mrs.
Isa A. Ellis.

The Committee on Credentials was announced as follows :

Lena Sherman, Hattie Williamson, Mrs. Hattie E. Hewett, Grace
Langdon, Charlotte McGaffey.

This Committee presented the following report :
To the Second Annual Encampment of the Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons

of Veterans, U. S. A., Division of Vermont :

Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report the following
sisters entitled to a seat and vote in this Encampment :

DIVISION OFFICERS.

President— *Miss S. Ada Hall, Chelsea.
Vice-President— *Miss Dora E. Austin, Burlington.
Chief of Staff— *Mrs. Hattie E. Hewett, Brandon.
Chaplain — *Mrs. Jennie E. Harris, Brattleboro.
Secretary— Miss Emma Darling, Chelsea.
Treasurer— Mrs. Frances W. Bixby, Chelsea.
♦Present.

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Inspector — Miss Alice L. Smith, Barre.

Mustering Officer — *Miss Bessie E. Wallace, Barnet.

Aide — Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter, Brattleboro.

( *Miss Ahce WilUamson, Middlebury.
Division CouncU — < *Mrs. Isa A. Ellis, Burlington.

( Mrs. Alice Clark, St. Johnsbury.

SOCIETY

PRESIDENTS.

No.

Name.

Location.

2.

Mrs. Gract M. Bixby,

Chelsea.

4.

* " Isa A. Ellis,

Burlington.

5.

* " Ann F. Youtt,

Middlebury.

6.

*Miss M. Jennie GilfiUan,

Barnet.

7.

*Mrs. Hattie E. Hewett,

Brandon.

8.

* " Jane L. Morris,

St. Johnsbury

9.

" Dora Hopkinson,

Brattleboro.

10.

" Ella D. Perkins,

Barre.

11.

" Ella Gunnulson,

Fair Haven.

12.

* " Harriet L. Sherman,

Poultney.

SOCIETY PAST PRESIDENTS.

No.

Name.

*Miss S. Ada Hall,
Mrs. Mary M. Hayward,

" Grace M. Bixby,
Miss Abbie Wright,
*Mrs. Isa A. EUis,
* " Frances M. Haley,
*Miss M. Jennie Gilfillan,
Mrs. Frances D. Ormsbee,
Idella I. Langdon,
Nellie P. Bonett,
Agnes M. Crosby,
Ida Sherman Jenne,
EUa D. Perkins,
Ella Gunnvdson,

Location.
Chelsea.

Burhngton.

Middlebury.

Barnet.

Brandon.

St. Johnsbury.
((

Brattleboro.
Barre.

•Present.

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DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES.

No.

Delegate.

Alternate.

Location.

10.
11.
11.
12.
12.
12.

Miss Eunice A. Noyes,

" Julia Adams,

" Hattie Danforth

^ " Lulah Austin,

*" Charlotte McGaffey,

' ' Mamie Swan, '''

* " Mary J. Currier,

^ " Hattie Williamson,

" Ocrena F. Youtt, *Miss Jennie Williamson,

* " M. Jennie GUfillan,

* " Bessie E. Wallace,

Mrs. Jennie Gee,
*Miss Izora Godfrey,

* " Etta Thayer,

* " Inez Shastany.

* " Hattie Cable,

Mrs. Mary E. Grant, '

Miss Mabel Witt,
" Mabel Root,

Mrs. S, Albina Mattoon, Chelsea.

Melissa F. Wright, "

Miss Lillian Fettes, "

" Marian Wright, Btirlington.

" Lizzie Videll, "

" May Marcelais, "

Middlebury.

Barnet.

" Ellen Morrill,

" Maggie Smith, "

" Alice M. Smith, "

* " Grace Langdon, Brandon.

* " Isadora Blackmer, "
*Mrs. O. A. Durkee, "

* " Delia West, St. Johnsbury.
Miss Maud Jones, "

*■ " Mamie Flannagan, "

Mrs. Dora Hopkinson, Brattleboro.
*■ " Jennie E, Harris, "

" Stella Kidder,
" Mary McGinnis,
" Helena Orr.
*Mrs. Edna Pray.
" C. E. Jones.
(Signed,)

Miss Louisa Granger,
" EmmaPelkey,

Fair Haven.

LENA SHERMAN.
HATTIE WILLIAMSON.
HATTIE E, HEWETT.
GRACE LANGDON.
CHARLOTTE McGAFFEY. J

y Committee.

After the Secretary had called the roll, committees were announced
as follows:

On Resolutions .-—Dora E. Austin, Mrs. Ida Sherman Jenne, Mrs.
Harriet L. Sherman, Jennie Williamson, Mrs. Jennie E. Harris.

On Reports of Officers .-—Lulah Austin, Lena Sherman, Mrs. Frances
M. Haley, Bessie E. Wallace, Mrs. Idella I. Langdon.
♦Present.

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On Constitution, Rtdes and Regulations : — Alice Williamson, Mrs.
Isa A. Ellis, Mrs. Ida Sherman Jenne, M. Jennie Gilfillan, Grace Lang-
don.

On Press Work : — Charlotte McGaflfey, Dora E. Austin, M. Jennie
Gilfillan, Bessie E. Wallace, Lena Sherman.

Voted to omit the reading of the minutes of the last Encampment.

Motion by Mrs. Haley that those members of Society No. 7, who are
entitled to a vote in this Encampment be allowed to vote without pre-
senting credentials. Carried.

Motion by Lulah Austin that the report of the Division President be
deferred until a later time during Encampment. Carried.

The reports of the Vice-President, Chaplain, Secretary, Treasurer,
Inspector and Division Council were then read, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Officers' Eeports. (See Reports of Ofiicers.)

Motion that the President appoint a committee to pi-epare a com-
munication to be sent Brother O. A. Gee and family, expressing the re-
gret and sympathy of the Encampment over the sudden and dangerous
illness of our brother. Carried. Mrs. Isa A. Ellis, Inez Shastenay and
Mrs. Fi'ances M. Haley were appointed committee.

Voted that the Encampment take a recess until after the parade.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

The Encampment was called to order by the Division President at
3.30 p. m.

The rounds of the Encampment were made by the Guide.
The following conununications were read:

Headquarters Commandery-in-Chiep,")

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
40 Broadway, New York, July 3, 1893. )

S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, L. A. S., Chelsea, Vt.:

Dear Sister:— I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
kind invitation to be present at the meetings of the L. A. S. , and regret
that my inability to get away from the city of New York wiU prevent
my attendance.

Convey to all members of your Order my kindest regards and best
wishes for their continued prosperity.

Yours in F. C. and L.,

BARTOW S. WEEKS,
Commander-in-Chief S. V.,U. S. A.

120 second annual encampment, l. a. s.

National Headquarters Ladies' Aid Society, )

Auxiliary to Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. >■

Medina, Ohio, July 2, 1892. )

To the Officers and Members of Vermont Division, L. A. S., in Conven-
tion Assembled :

Greeting: — Accept my best wishes for a successful Encampment
and my congratulations on the work accomplished in your Division.
May your deliberations be fraught with wisdom and guided by Him
who "giveth liberally and upbraideth not." Remember you are en-
gaged in a worthy cause — one in which every Sister should take pride.
It deserves your best and protracted efforts. Living issues are before us
which afford us an inspiration that should make the objects of our
Order a " chosen burden lightly carried." No good thing comes to us
without effort or labor. Therefore let me admonish you to be faithful

to the end.

Most cordially yours in F. C. and L.,

MRS. J. S. MASON,

National President L. A. S., S. V.

Boston, Mass., July 1, 1892.
Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid, Chelsea,
Vt.:

My Dear Sister : — Your kind letter of June 25th at hand. I am
sorry to say that the changing of the date of the Encampment from
June to July, will prevent my attending this year, as I have engage-
ments for that week which I cannot very well break. I regret very
much that such is the case, as I remember with pleasure my first expe-
rience with the Ladies' Aid last year at St. Johnsbury.

Please convey to the Encampment my regrets and kindest regards,
and best wishes for the prosperity of the Order.
Most sincerely yours,

FRANK P. MERRILL,
Past Commander-in-Chief, S. V. , U. S. A.

Headquarters Ladies Aid Societies , )

Division of Iowa, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [•

Washington, Iowa, July 21, 1892. )

Miss S. Ada Hall, Pres. Vt. Div., L. A. S., Chelsea, Vt.:

Dear Sister : — Allow me to extend the best wishes of myself and

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my Division for the success of your Convention at Brandon. May it be
most pleasant, harmonious and profitable.
Again vrishing you success, I am,

Your sister in F. C. and L.,
BELLE GRAY,

Pres. Iowa Div., L. A. S.

Headquarters, Pennsylvania Division, )

Ladies' Aid Society, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. '-

Philadelphia, Pa., July 4, 1893. )

3Iiss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, L. A. S., S. V.,U.S.A.:
Dear Sister :— At the Ninth Annual Encampment of Pennsylvania
Division, greetings from you in behalf of your Division were received
with great enthusiasm. Permit me, to-day, to congratulate you on
your successful administration, also to express my best wishes for the
success of your Encampment. May prosperity and harmony attend all
your undertakings. That the motto of our Order may be your guiding
star at all times and under all circumstances, is the sincere wish of
Your sister in F. C. and L. ,

ADA L. SHANNON,

Past Division Pres. Pa. Div.

The following frojn Past Col. H. O. Bixby, during whose adminis-
tration the Vermont Division, L. A. S., was organized, was read :

Springfield, Vt., July 6, 1893.

3Iiss S. Ada Hall, President Vt. Division Ladies' Aid Societies of the

Sons of Veterans, U- S. A., Brandon, Vt.:

Sisters in Encampment Assembled :— It is with regret that I am
unable to be present and greet you personally in this your Second En-
campment, but I desu-e to extend to you my best wishes for a pleasant
and profitable meeting.

My interest in the welfare of your order began with the muster of
L. A. S. No. 3, of Camp No. 38, May 4, 1887, and has deepened as I have
seen the lines extended and your present organization effected.

May your new officers be as successful in maintaining and advanc-
ing the standard of Vt. Division, as the retiring officers have been in or-
ganizing and laying its foundation.

Again extending to you my kind regards and best wishes, I remain.

Sincerely in F. C. and L. ,

H. O. BIXBY.

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Enclosed with the above from Col. Bixby, was the following, which
was also read :

Headquarters, Indiana Division, 1

Ladies Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans,U. S. A. }■
Clayton, Ind., July 1, 1892, J

3Ir. Herbert O. Bixby, Chelsea Vermont :

Dear Sir and Brother :— Convey my greeting to the Ladies' Aid
Society of Vermont Division, in their Annual Encampment.

I trust their meeting will be a pleasant and sviccessful one.

I have noticed with pleasure the rapid progress our Order has made
in Vermont. The sisters of that Division should feel proud of their Di-
vision and their President, Miss S. Ada Hall, who has worked so faith-
fully during the past year.

Extend my congratulations to Miss Hall on her magnificent success.
With best wishes for yourself and the S. of V.'s,

I remain fraternally yours,

PEARL WILLS,

Pres. Ind. Div.

Altoona, Penn., June 30, 1892.

Miss S. Ada Hall, President of Vermont Division, L. A. S.:

Dear Sister: — Your letter is duly received. I thank you for the
kind invitation to be present at your Division Encampment, I am very
sorry I cannot be there for I shovild enjoy myself and derive much bene-
fit from your meeting.

I am proud of Vermont Division of L. A. S. They have done nobly
and the S. of V. should be proud of their auxiliary. I hope the Sisters
wUl choose the officers for the ensuing year of your best, most live and
active workers — such as have filled the offices in the past.

To the Sisters of this your Second Encampment, I would say: Never
give up. Go on in your good work, for ere long the L. A. S. and S. V.
will have all the work to do. We, the veterans and their wives, are all
growing old. Who should be our support in our declining years but the
S. V. and their auxiUary, the L. A. S.? So do not grow weary or de-
spondent, but keep your thoughts on the veterans and tlieu* mothers,
wives and sisters.

Wishing you God speed, I remain.

Truly yovu-s in F. C. and L. ,
ELLA L. JONES,

Past National President.

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Telegram dated July 6, 1893, from the President of L. A. S., No. 2:

Chelsea, Vt.
S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, L. A S.:

Sisters of No. 2 send greeting and best wishes for Encampment.

GRACE M. BIXBY.

On behalf of the committee on communication to the family of
Brother Gee, Mrs. Isa A. Ellis reported the following resolution:

" Whereas, It has i^leased a Divine Providence to place our worthy
Brother upon a bed of sickness, let it be

Resolved, That we, the L. A. S., of the Division of Vermont, here
assembled, extend to our worthy Brother and his family our most heart-
felt sympathies and consider their trouble as our own.

It having been voted that a committee be appointed to prepare a
communication to be sent the Sons of Veterans assembled in Encamp-
ment, the President appointed Sisters Jennie Williamson, Mrs. A. F.
Youtt, and Mrs. Ida Sherman Jenne, upon that committee.

The Mustering Officer's report was read by Mustering Officer Bessie
E. Wallace, and referred to the Committee on Officers' Reports. (See Re-
ports of Officers).

This was followed by reports of Society delegates.

Word having been received that it was desired that the L. A. S.
meet with the S. V. for the purpose of having their photographs taken.
Sister Delia West moved that the Sisters meet the Brothers for that pur-
pose. CaiTied. Sisters Cross, Godfrey and Beyford of No. 7, were ap-
pointed to ascertain the time of meeting and other details.

There was received from the Sons of Veterans a verbal invitation to
use their haU for the exemplification of ritualistic work, should the one
now occupied by the Ladies' Aid Societies be thought not sufficiently
large.

Voted to take a recess until 9 o'clock a. m. July 7.

WEDNESDAY EVENING.

A pleasing exemplification of ritualistic work was given by Ladies'
Aid Society, No. 7, of Brandon, the President, Mrs. Hattie E. Hewett,
being in the chaii-. So large a number of Sons of Veterans and Com-
rades of the G. A. R. were present that the hall used by the Sisters was
abandoned and that used by the Brothers occupied.

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THURSDAY MORNING.

Meeting called to order by the Division President, S. Ada Hall, at 9
o'clock.

The Guide made the rounds of the Encampment.
Minutes of the previous day read and approved.
The follo^'ing letter was read:

Headquartdrs, Massachusetts Division, )
Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [■
North Brookfield, July 4, 1893. )
Miss 8. Ada Hall :

Dear Sister :^Accept my sincere thanks for your cordial invita-
tion to be present at your coining Convention, and believe me, that it
would afford me great pleasure to do so, but circumstances forbid.

I extend to the Vermont Division, L. A. S. in Convention, the con-
gratulations of the Massachusetts Division, with the wish that your con-
vention may be a grand success. I trust that your President for the en-
suing year may be as devoted to the cause, as faithful and efficient in
the lierformance of the arduous duties devolving upon her, as has been
the retii-ing President.

May success crown all our efforts and the L. A. S. be an organiza-
tion second to none in our beloved land. May the Sons of Veterans ever
give us their support and aid, and with us work in harmony to promote
the interest of our orders. Believe ine, I am.

Sincerely yours in F. C. and L.,

Mrs. S. a. DAVIS,

President Mass. Division.

Sister Alice Williamson presented the following

REPORT of committee ON CONSTITUTION, RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vt. Division, L.,A. S., and Sisters :

Your Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations, respect-
fully present the following recommendations for the consideration of this
Encampinent :

(See Chap. II, Art. I.) A Society may be formed by tlxe autliority
of the Division President, acting by direction of the National President,
on application, made in due form, of not less tlian twenty persons eUgi-
ble to membership in the L. A. S., and no Society shall be recognized by
the L. A. S. unless acting under a legal and unforfeited charter.

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To be inserted as Article IV between present Articles III and IV,
Chapter II : Leave of absence and transfer cards shall contain a space
for the signature of the sister to whom the same is granted, and leav-e of
absence and transfer cards shall be void unless signed by the holder
thereof in the presence of the President or Secretary of the Society
granting the same ; if granted by the Division President, it shall be
signed by the holder in her presence or in the presence of some officer or
sister designated by the Division President for that purpose. The officer
or sister in whose presence such leave of absence or transfer card is
signed, shall attest the signature of the holder thereof.

Chap. Ill, Art. VIII, Sec. 2 : Any Division in arrears for reports or
dues, shall be excluded from all representation in National Encampment
untU the reports are made and the dues are paid.

Sec. 3 : Any Society in arrears for reports and dues shall not be al-
lowed any representation in the Division Encampment to which it is
attached, until the reports are made and the dues are paid.

Sec. 4 : Any member of a Society who is six months in arrears in the
payment of her dues, shall be proliibited from voting ; shall not be per-
mitted to enter any Society room while the Society is in session ; shall
be ineligible to office in the L. A. S., and shaU be reported suspended in
the quarterly report to the Division Headquarters until such dues are
paid. While so suspended, the Society shall not be subject to the per
capita tax on such member, and she shall not be counted in the repre-
sentation of the Society in the Division Encampment ; providing, how-
ever, that when a sister is unable, by reason of sickness or misfortune,
to pay her dues, they may be remitted to her on due investigation and
favorable report by the Trustees, or a special committee appointed for
the purpose, and a three-fourths vote of the members present and vot-
ing at a stated meeting of the Society ; but by the remission of dues
the Society shaU not become liable to the payment of her per capita tax,
nor shaU she be counted in the representation of the Division Encamp-
ment or National Encampment.

Sec. 5 : Any member of a Society who is one year in arrears in the
payment of her dues, shall be dropped from the roU and re-instated only
by the Society which dropped her, and in the same manner as provided
by OTir Constitution, Rtiles and Regulations.

Sec. 6 : All Societies that have failed for one year or more to make

126 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

their quarterly reports and to pay their per capita tax, shall be dis-
banded and their charters shall be revoked by the Division President.

(Signed)

ALICE WILLIAMSON, 1

MRS. ISA A. ELLIS. |

MRS. IDA SHERMAN JENNE, y Committee.

M. JENNIE GILFILLAN,

GRACE LANGDON,

Motion by Sister Dora Austin that the report be accepted and
adopted, and the committee dismissed. Carried.

Sister Dora Austin submitted the following

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.

To the Officers and Memberfi of the Second Annual Encampment, Ver-
mont Division, L. A. S.:

Wte, your Committee on Resolutions, beg to submit the following :

Resolved, That the thanks of members of the Second Annual En-
campment of the Ladies' Aid Societies of Vermont Division, Sons of
Veterans, be and are hereby extended to S. Ada Hall, our Division Pres-
ident, for her faithful work for the Division, assuring her of our appre-
ciation.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment be extended to our
Brothers of the Tenth Annual Encampment of Sons of Veterans of Ver-
mont Division, for their kindness and courtesy shown to us during the
Encampment, and for the preparations made for our comfort and that
we assure them of our realization of their position in being suddenly de-
prived of their leader in preparing for the entertainment of the Encamp-
ment.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Encampment be tendered to the
Sisters of Societ}' No. 7, for the kind and thoughtful manner in which
we have been entertained.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Encampment are hei-eby tendered
to Comrades of the Grand Army for the interest they have manifested
in our Encanipment.

Resolved, That our thanks be extended to the citizens of Brandon
for their liberal donations toward defraying the expenses of this En-
campment.

Resolved, That our thanks are due the I. O. G. T. for their kindness
and liberality in giving us the free use of their hall for our meetings.

Resolved, That ■we extend to Hotel Brandon our sincere thanks for
the thoughtful care for our comfort shown during this Encampment.

Resolved, That the thanks of the Encampment be extended to all
railroads which have given reduced rates to members and visitoi-s.

Resolved, That our sincere thanks be extended to all pubUcations in
the United States, which have devoted space to the work of the Sons of

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Veterans and their Ladies' Aid Societies, especially to the publications
of Vermont, whose interest we have greatly appreciated.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. & L.,

DORA E. AUSTIN, ~1

MRS. IDA SHERMAN JENNE, |

MRS. HARRIET L. SHERilAN, J- Committee.

JENNIE WILLIAMSON, |

MRS. JENNIE E. HARRIS, j

Motion by Sister Jenne that the report be accepted and adopted and
the committee dismissed. Carried.

Sister McGaffey then presented the following Report of Committee
on Press Work:

Brandon, Vt., July 7, 1892.

3Iiss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, L. A. S., S.V., U. S. A.
and Sisters :

Your Committee on Press Work beg leave to report as follows :
Plans are made to send communications to the following publica-
tions, viz: The Brandon Union, Rutland Herald, Burlington Free Press,
Brattleboro Phoenix, Caledonian, The Sharpshooter, St. Albans Messen-
ger, National Reveille, West Randolph Herald, Atlantic Vidette, Middle-
bury Register, Poultney Journal.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,

CHARLOTTE McGAFFEY, ^

DORA E. AUSTIN, |

M. JENNIE GILFILLAN, ^Committee.

BESSIE E. WALLACE, |

LENA SHERMAN, J

Sister Jenne moved that the report be accepted and adopted and the
committee dismissed. Carried.

Moved and seconded that the Sharpshooter be made the official or-
gan of the Vermont Division, L. A. S., for the ensuing year. Carried.

Motion by Sister Haley that the Division President be empowered to
appoint one or more Division Correspondents. Carried.

Motion by Sister Harris that the Division pay the postage bill and
furnish the stationery of the Division Correspondents. Carried.

Motion by Sister Jenne that the per capita tax of Societies of this
Division be raised to twelve cents. CaiTied by unanimous vote.

On motion of Sister Jenne the President gave a talk on matters of
practical benefit to Societies.

128 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

The following was received and read;

Tenth Annual Encampment )

Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. ,-

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892. )

To the President of the Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies :

Sister: — The undersigned committee, on behalf of this Encamp-
ment, beg to express to the Sisters of the Ladies' Aid Society their sin-
cere appreciation of the most cordial greeting extended to us, and to
again assure them of their earnest endorsement of the aims and objects
of the Society.

With the hope that the strong tie which unites our organizations
may be strengthened by the most successful and harmonious co-opera-
tion in the future, as in the past, we are very truly
Yours in F. C. and L.,

FRANK L. GREENE,
E. E. ABBOTT,
W. H. GRIFFITH.

Recess until 2 o'clock p. m. declared.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

Encampment called to order at 2 o'clock p. m., by the Division Pres-
ident.

The Guide made the rounds of the Encampment.

The President presented her annual report. (See Report of Officers.)

Referred to Committee on Officers' Reports.

Motion by Sister Haley, that in the first recommendation of the
Committee on Constitution, Rules and Regulations, the word twenty be
changed to seven. Carried.

Sister Lulah Austin presented the following

REPORT OF committee ON REPORTS OP OFFICERS.

To the Second Annual Encampment, Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid
Societies :

Miss S. Ada Hall, President : — Your Committee on Reports of
Officers respectfully submit the following report :

We have examined the Reports of the President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Inspector, Mustering Officer and Divis-

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ion Council, and find them to be complete in every detail, and would
recommend their unanimous adoption.

Submitted in F. C. and L. ,

LULAH M. AUSTIN, 1

LENA SHERMAN, |

MRS. FRANCES M. HALEY, y Committee.

BESSIE E. WALLACE, |

MRS. IDELLA I. LANGDON, J

Accepted, adopted and committee dismissed.

Encamijment proceeded to the election of officers.

Sister Ida Sherman Jenne being the only nominee for Division Pres-
ident, the Guide was instructed to cast one vote for her, and she was
declared duly elected.

For Vice-President, Sisters Frances M. Haley of Middlebury, and Isa
A. Ellis of Burlington, were nominated.

Result of ballot :

Total number of votes cast .22

Necessary for choice . _ 12

Sister Haley received 15

Sister ElUs 7

Sister Haley having received the majority of all votes cast, was de-
clared duly elected.

For Division Council; Sisters S. Ada Hall, Chelsea; Jennie E.Harris,
Brattleboro; Grace Langdon, Brandon; Delia West, St. Johnsbury; Isa
A. Ellis, Bui'lington; Jane L. Morris, St. Johnsbury, were nominated.

Result of ballot :

S. Ada Hall received 18

Jennie E. Harris 8

Grace Langdon . _ 16

Delia West 5

Isa A. Ellis 9

Jane L. Morris - . _ 13

Sisters S. Ada Hall, Grace Langdon and Mrs. Jane L. Morris, having
received the highest number of votes, were declared duly elected.

For Delegate, Sisters Jennie E. Harris, Brattleboro; Delia West, St.
Johnsbury: Dora Austin., Bui'lington; and Isa A. EUis, Burlington, were
nominated.

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Result of ballot :

Total number of votes cast 25

Necessary for choice 13

Mrs. Harris received - . . 7

Mrs. West 7

Dora Austin - 10

Mrs. Ellis 1

An eri'or was reported and a second ballot ordered, and Sister Har-
ris withdrew her name.

Result of second ballot :

Total number of votes cast 25

Necessary for choice 13

Mrs. West 11

Dora Austin 11

Mrs. Ellis 2

Mrs. Harris 1

Sister EUis withdrew her name, and a third ballot was ordered.

Result of third baUot :

Total number of votes cast 26

Necessary for choice 14

Dora Austin 11

Mrs. West --- 15

Mrs. Delia West, having received more than the required number of
votes, was declared elected.

For Alternate, Sisters Jennie WUliamson, Middlebury; Dora Austin.
Burlington; Izora Godfrey, Brandon; and Inez Shastany, of St. Johns-
buiy, were nominated.

Result of ballot :

Total number of votes cast 25

Necessary for choice .13

Sister Jennie WilUamson . . 9

Dora Austin 7

Izora Godfrey 5

Inez Shastany -. -.. 4

A second ballot was ordered.

Result of second ballot :

Total nimiber of votes cast .24

Necessary for choice 13

Jennie WUliamson 13

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Dora Austin 8

Izora Godfrey . . 3

Miss Jennie Williamson was declared duly elected.

For Delegate-at-Large, Sisters Alice Williamson, Middlebury; Mrs.
Jane L. Morris, St. Johnsbury; Izora Godfrey, Brandon; and Lulah
Austin, Bm'lington, were nominated.

Result of ballot :

Total number of votes cast 24

Necessary for choice 13

Alice Williamson 11

Mrs. Morris 5

Izora Godfrey 4

Lulah Austin 4

A second ballot was ordered.

Result of second baUot :

Total number of votes cast 34

Necessary for choice. . - 13

Alice Williamson 13

Mrs. Morris 2

Izora Godfrey 3

Lulah Austin 6

Miss Alice Williamson was declared duly elected.

For Alternate at Large, Mrs. Ann F. Youtt, Middlebury; Mrs. Bick-
ford, Brandon; Grace Langdon, Brandon, were nominated.

Result of ballot:

Total number of votes cast - .24

Necessary for choice .13

Mrs. Youtt 12

Mrs. Bickford , 4

Grace Langdon - . 8

A second ballot was ordered.

Result of -second ballot:

Total nmnber of votes cast 24

Necessary for choice ...13

Mrs. Youtt - -.13

Grace Langdon --.11

Mrs. Ann F. Youtt was declared elected.

A vote of thanks was extended to the Acting Secretary, Sister Lena

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Sherman, for her faithful earnest efforts in behalf of the Encampment.

Brother C. F. R. Jenne was admitted and announced that the Sons
of Veterans had voted to hold the next Annual Encampment at Brattle-
boro.

After encouraging words from Brother Jenne, Comrades of the
G. A. E. and other Brothers of the S. V.. present, the meeting closed.

THURSDAY EVENING.

The retiring President, S. Ada Hall, installed the officers of the
Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies at a public installation held
wJth the Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, upon authority contained
in a dispensation received from the National President, Mrs. J. S. Mason.

The Sisters were courteously given the precedence.

After the installation of the other elective officers. Miss Hall was in-
stalled Chaii'man of the Division Council, by the Division President, Mrs.
Ida Sherman Jenne.

Following the installation. Col. H. S. Foster, in an eloquent speech,
presented Miss Hall with the silver badge of a Past Division President.
Miss HaU accepted in heartfelt words.

The following telegram from the Ohio Division, L. A. S.,in En-
campment assembled, was received and read:

Chillicothe, O., July 7, 1893.
To S. Ada Hall, Division President L. A. S., Brandon, Vt.:
Greetings of Ohio Division Encampment L. A. S. , S. of V.

NETTIE LIEB,

Chairman Committee.

The installation of the Sons of Veterans followed that of the Ladies'
Aid Societies, and was in tm-n followed by a campfiii-e.

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REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

REPORT OF DIVISION PRESIDENT.

Headquarters Vermont Division,
Ladies' Aid Societies, S. V., U. S. A.
Brandon, Vt., Julv 5, 1892.

To the Officers and Members of the Second Annual Encampment of
Vermont Division of Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans,
U. S. A.:

Sisters: — Tlie first year in the life of our Division organization has
rolled away, and we have met here to review the experiences it has
brought, to profit by them, to strengthen the ties which bind us, and to
plan and act for the future.

When one year ago you honored me with a re-election, I, as you
know, accepted with great reluctance, realizing that the difficulties in
the way of my serving you would be xery great. They have been
greater than I anticipated, but I have tried to do my best under the
circumstances.

Through no lack of interest on her part, the Division Treasurer, Mrs.
F. W. Bixby was unable to perform the duties of her office. This work
the Division Secretary, Sister Emma Darling, in her own enthusiastic
way, offered to do and has done to considerable extent, while circum-
stances have been such that she has given me comparatively little as-
sistance as Secretary.

One thousand two hundred and twenty-three communications have
been sent from. Division Headquarters. In addition to these I have
issued seven Orders of which 1475 copies have been promulgated.

increase of membership.

Thinking it more for the good of the Division that our energies be
devoted to laying a solid foundation, than to more conspicuous build-
ing, I have not advocated any special effort toward iucrease of member-
ship in the Societies, but on the contrary, have advocated great care and
caution in this respect. This policy, being so unpretentious an one, maj'
not meet the unqualified approval of all, but it seemed to me best, and
the result has been so good in giving us a membership of earnest, active

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workers, who can be relied upon in an emergency, and fitly show forth
the blood which makes us akin, that I can cheerfully recommend my
successor to give her attention to forwarding the work of increasing the
membership of Societies.

Two new Societies have been mustered, No. 11 of Fair Haven and
No. 12 of Poultney, and both are strong and healthy. There is prospect
of the immediate muster of three moi-e, with others to follow. On Jan.
26, alone, there were sent to each of thirty Camps, one copy of the Conr
stitution. Rules and Regulations, one blank application for charter, and
one copy of the circular of the National President.

It is to be expected that during the coming year a rich harvest will
be reaped from the seed sown.

FINANCES.

It has been my ambition to close this official year with all debts of
the Division paid. Close attention to detail in a system of strict econ-
omy has been necessary to accomi^lish this result, but it has been
achieved, and all bills have been paid as presented. Considerable has
been spent in corresi^ondence and postage and printing of Orders, but I
have considered the amount spent in this way well invested. Offerings
have been received from different Societies, and have materially assisted,
while showing the true pioneer spirit of the Societies. The Division
Treasurer's report will show the condition of finances.

PRESS WORK.

As one means toward making this a Division of wide awake, well
informed workers, I suggested that each Society send me fifty cents for
the purpose of subscribing for the leading papers published in the inter-
ests of the Sons of Veterans and their Ladies' Aid Societies, and sending
them about from one Society to another, somewhat after the fashion of
a cu'culating library. Many copies have been sent in this way and read
in meetings with excellent results.

I found that another organization, not doing, so far as I could ascer-
tain, nearly so much work as ours was, yet gaining in strength by keep-
ing itself before the public through the medium of the press, while our
Societies were quietly devoting their energies to faithful, unselfish work,
and the matter of spreading the knowledge of our Order and its work
seemed to have been forgotten. Thinking that in this there was a lesson
we might learn with profit, I ^vl•ote to prominent sisters in other Divis-
ions in regard to their attending to the matter in their own locality,

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while for myself I gave it special attention here in Vermont. I beUeve
the result has been an awakened interest in our Order, not only among
those who had not previously known us, but also among our own mem-
bership.

Many papers throiighout the State have been very kind in publish-
ing news relating to our Order, and deserve our sincere thanks.

Before leaving the subject, I wish to mention the two sisters who
have assisted me in this department of work in Vermont, Mrs. Nellie P.
Bonett of St. Johnsbury, and Miss Charlotte McGaffey of Burlington,
whose ability and readiness to do the work that came in their way, de-
serve a word of special commendation.

STAFF.

My Staff OflScers have been devoted to the interests of the Order
and deserve much credit for their faithfulness. My relations with them
have been most harmonious and agi-eeable.

Of the Secretary and Treasurer I have already spoken. They are
enthusiastic members of tlie Order, and I knew that their hearts were
with me in the work.

The Chief of the Staff. Mrs. Hattie E. Hewett, Chaplain Mrs. Jennie
E. Harris, Inspecting Officer Alice Smith, and Mustering Officer Bessie
Wallace, have all been conscientious and zealous in the discharge of
their duties, and ever ready to respond to any call for work.

I should be sorry not to say a word at this time in token of my ap-
preciation of the loyal support I have received from the Division Vice-
President and Council, who have shown that to them an office was a
ti-ust. I congratulate myself upon the fact that the officers with whom
I have had to deal, have been such zealous workers, and that their ideas
liave been in such perfect accord with my own. I am very grateful for
the assistance received from aU.

MEMORIAL DAY AND CHARITY.

As is becoming in those whose eligibility to our noble Order is de-
rived from the soldiers, sailors and marines of the late war, the sisters of
Vermont Division have shown the liveliest interest in the, to us, sacred
duties of Memorial Day, in assisting the Sons of Veterans and Grand
Army of the Eepublic at that time.

The Sisters have also done a noble charitable work, including veteran
soldiers, sons of veterans and the famihes of both, whether members of
any organized body or not, as well as among our own membership. Much

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of this we learn from private letters. They have also made a great im-
provement over last year in the matter of reporting this work, though
still coming very far short of reporting all of, it as they should do. Early
in the year I prepared a blank for quarterly reports of Societies, which
has been used by the Division Chaplain, and has, I believe, been of much
service. As our Division Chaplain modestly and conscientiously omits
it from the report of her work, I introduce it here.

QUARTERLY REPORT OF RELIEF WORK.

Headquarters Society No. .., Vermont Division, L. A. S., S. V., U. S. A.
To Division Chaplain :

Sister: — I have the honor to present the following report of the
Relief Work of this Society for the quarter ending 189

Value of food and fuel distributed

" " clothing "

"bedding "

" " miscellaneous articles

" " labor given ....

Total....

Amount expended for medicine

" " " medical attendance . .

" " " clothing

" " " bedding —

" " " miscellaneous articles ...

" " " labor ...

Total ...

Grand Total .-

Number of articles of clothing distributed

" " " "bedding "

" " miscellaneous articles "

Total

Remarks.

Society President.

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SONS OF VETERANS.

The cordiality with which theu* auxiliary has been met and the
support so loyally and universally given it by the Sons of Veterans of
Vermont Division, call for a deep sense of gratitude on our part. Com-
mander Foster and Adjutant Monahan, with all their arduous labors
have yet found time to show their interest in numberless thoughtful,
helpful ways. Our Judge Advocate Barrows has also a very practical
way of showing his appreciation of our labors, as, for instance, when of
his own accord he relieved me of some of the correspondence relative to
the establishment of new Societies. The Division Inspector, Past Col.
Griswold, is the same staunch friend as of old. He and his Assistant
Inspectors did a good work for us during their inspection of Camps.
The plan was made and I think was being executed before I was awai-e
of it, thus showing the reality of the interest in their " Aid." Past Col.
Bixby continues to show that in his esteem the L. A. S. stands side by
side with the Sons of Veterans. Names of many other Brothers' deserve
a place in the list of those to whom our thanks are due. The evidences
of the thought and support of our Brothers have been a source of gi-eat
encouragement to me when the work seemed more than my hands could
do, and weighed most heavily.

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

The Comrades of the Grand Army have shown toward us a very
gratifying mterest, which continues to increase upon closer acquaintance
with our Order and its work. Very pleasant have been the courtesies
and kind words received from the Commanders and others of this truly
grand army, the furtherance of whose interests is our aim and delight.

At the last Encampment held in MontpeUer, Department Com-
mander Morgan made a very favorable niention of our Order and its
work in his annual report. To that Encampment I sent a telegram of
greeting and good will, and received in reply a pleasant verbal message
sent through a Conu'ade. I sent a similar telegram to the Woman's
Relief Corps, met in Encampment at the same time, and received a cour-
teous reply from the Secretary.

IN MEMORIAM,

In a time of so much sickness it is not strange that death should
have claimed two of our number, as he has done, but our organization
was so young we had not realized that we might so soon be called to
mourn for any. Their removal is a strong reminder of the things for
which we should be prepared.

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There have been deaths among the Sons of Veterans and the Grand
Army, that, as we are all one family in an especially strong sense, we
have felt as keenly as if they had been among the Sistei's, and it has
been good to know that the hearts of the Sisters throughout the Division
have gone out rich in sympathy to those in affliction, feeling that the
sorrow of one was the sorrow of all.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

I have but few recommendations to make at this time and offer
them without further comment :

1. That the per capita tax of Societies in this Division be raised to
12 cents.

2. That the Division Pi'ess Fund be continued.

3. That the use of the Chaplain's quarterly reports be continued.

CONCLUSION.

In conclusion I wish to thank you, Sisters, for the courtesy, the co-
operation and the support so fully given me during my administration.
I have especially ajapreciated your promptness and accuracy in respond-
ing to the calls I have made upon you. In this the Sisters of Verniont
are remarkable. Realizing that it was easier to start right than to get
right later, I insisted upon these things in the beginning, making it
a rule to accept no report or paper until it was correct. I must
confess to surprise at the unfailing cheerfulness with which these
requirements were met, and the earnest desire to correct mistakes;
for of course, ours being a new organization there were mistakes, es-
pecially at first. So great has been the promptness and accuracy that
in the matter of quarterly reports— one of the most troublesome matters
in this respect— Vermont has been the first to send its consolidated re-
ports to the National Headquarters for two quarters out of the three
heard from, and I expect it to be the banner Division for the fourtli
quarter, as I recently wrote a i^ersonal letter to each Society asking that
extra care be given to the last reports as the time was so short. The
response to these letters was such that with the end of the quarter all
reports were received, consolidated reports of the Division forwarded
and Division books closed. I make this further mention of the fact
to which the Division Secretary refers in her report, merely to illustrate
the response my calls upon you have received. Again I say, I am grate-
ful. When my duties pressed hard upon me and the flesh grew weary
with working night after night, sometimes the whole night through, the

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139

labor seemed lighter because of this hearty co-operation on your part,
the faithful work you were doing, and the niany kind words you sent
me.

While I gjadly welcome the much needed rest, it is yet with deep
regret that I, in any sense, sever relations which you have made so pleas-
ant, and I shall always feel in you individually and collectively that
deep personal interest which, it seems to me, that only one who, like my-
self, has been more or less closely connected with the organization and
life of every Society now existing in the Division, who organized the
Division itself, and the outgrowth of whose work it is, can feel.

Desiring that the highest success may be yours as Societies and in-
dividuals, I am most sincerely.

Yours in Friendship, Charity and Loyalty,

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.

REPORT OF DIVISION VICE-PRESIDENT.

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1893.
Sister President and Members of the Vermont Division :

I have the honor to submit the following report :

As I believe it to be the duty of every officer to report once !a year,
no matter how little dvity she has been called upon to perform, I fill out
the first Vice-President's report that Vermont Division has ever had,
trusting that the sisters will remember that with such a President as S.
Ada Hall at the head, no matter how good a Vice-President you have,
her report will be very short, for her duties will be light.

I have received nineteen letters and written forty-five.

At the suggestion of a sister, I wrote each Society for help toward
raising twenty-five dollars to be given the Soldiers' Home Chapel Fund,
but there seemed so many other ways for the money, that I received
only two dollars from Barnet. The amount being so small, with their
permission I returned it.

Here let me thank the officers with whom I have corresponded for
the efforts and prompt attention always shown.

We must now clasp hands as officers and part, but for the love you
bear the living and the dead, remember we only part as officers to work

140 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

still harder as members for the advancement of one of the noblest Orders
in the world— the Ladies' Aid Society.

Yovirs in F. C. and L. ,

DORA E. AUSTIN,

Vice-President of Vt. Div.

REPORT OF DIVISION SECRETARY.

Chelsea, Vt., July 4, 1892.

Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, Ladies'' Aid Societies,
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.:

Sister : In compliance with the rules and regulations of our Order,
I have the honor to present the following report of the condition of our
Division for the term of my office, beginning June 26, 1891, and ending
July 7, 1892 :

The report of my predecessor, rendered at last Encampment, gave
the nvmiber of Societies as 7, with a membership of 151, when the Di-
vision was organized, March 31, 1891, and as no quarterly reports had
been sent in, she, of course, was unable to give the exact number of
members in good standing at that time. As the reports can furnish
the only trvie basis upon which the strength of the Division may be cal-
culated, and as those of the quarter ending June 30, 1891, were the fii-st
ever received by our Division, I can, by beginning at that date, make a
true statement, having received all the reports for the quarter ending

June 30, 1892.

Societies. Members.

Number in good standing June 30, 1891 . _ _ 8 161

Gain by organization and muster in 2 69

transfer - - 0 0

re-instatement 0 56

Aggregate 10 286

Societies. Members.

Loss by death .- 2

honorable discharge 5

suspension . - - 0 59

dropped - 6

0 72

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 14 1

Number in good standing June 30, 1892 :

Societies 10

Members-- 214

Net gain :

Societies _. ...... 2

Members 53

I regret being obliged to report that Society No. 3 was practically-
dead when this Division was organized. It has held no meetings this
year and has never reported to Division Headquarters in any way. AU
efforts to resmTect it proving fruitless, its charter has been revoked.

Much extra trouble was caused the first two quarters by being
obliged to return reports to Societies for correction, because carelessly
made out and not agreeing with those of the preceding quarter. The
quarter ending March 30, showed a decided improvement in this respect,
and for the prompt returns for the one just closed, I desire to express
my thanks.

The two Societies mustered during the year, No. 11 of Fair Haven
and 12 of Poultney, have so far made good records. Their descriptive
lists are complete and the Secretaries of both are to be commended for
their efforts.

Of the other Societies, No. 8 was the first to send me a complete
record, and I take this opportunity to commend the former Secretary,
Mrs. Goodrich, for her untiring efforts to obtain this result, the Society
being one of our largest and the list being very incomplete, made this
work more difficult than it otherwise would have been. No. 6, also has
a complete list, and that of No. 2 is nearly so. My thanks are due Miss
Austin, Secretary of No. 4; Miss Williamson, former Secretary of No. 5;
and Mrs. Langdon, Past President of No. 7, whom I know labored no
less than the others to obtain the same results, and although their
records are not complete, yet they are nearly so, and to all appearances
nothing more can be added.

The list of No. 9 is unsatisfactory in some respects. Miss Cook, the
former Secretary, endeavored by every means in her power to obtain all
records, but after much hard work was unsuccessful.

No. 10 is the only Society not heard from, and I hope my successor
may meet with better success than I have in attempting to obtain at
least a few necessary items. To Past Col. Bixby I am indebted for as-
sistance in endeavoring to complete these books, and he succeeded in
finding many additions after the faithful Secretaries had done their
best.

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I have written 289 letters in the interest of the Order.
I hoped to report an Aid in connection with the Camp at Morrisville,
and think we may expect one at that place in the near future. Other
Camps also are thinking sti'onglv of an organization. In fact, we find
this interest in the Order on the increase "all along the line."

In conclusion, I desire to thank all the officers and sisters for their
encouragement and assistance, and greatly regret that circumstances
have rendered it impossible for me to assist you in your arduous duties
as much as I ought, or as I wished to do, and I take this oi:)portunity to
express my gratitude for your kind forbearance with my failings as well
as for your kind appreciation of what assistance I could render.
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,

EMMA DARLING,

Division Secretary,

REPORT OF DIVISION TREASURER.

Chelsea, Vt., June 30, 1892.
Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies,

Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.:

Sister : — I have the honor to present the following statement of all
money received and paid out, of aU supplies bought and sold, and the
amount on hand at the end of my term of office, together with proper
vouchers for all payments :

receipts.

Cash on hand June 28, 1891 $ 4 65

For per capita tax 96 40

Charters " - --- 20 00

Offerings to Division 22 00

Press Fund 3 50

Supplies - 53 14

Division Charter -- -- 50

Past National President's badge for Mrs . Jones 46

Total .- $200 65

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 143

EXPENSES.

For per capita tax - $48 20

Printing, stationery and office expenses 52 76

Postage, express and money orders . 29 65

Charters 10 00

Supplies 51 88

Contributions 6 00

Subscriptions to papers. 96

Past National President's badge for Mrs. Jones 46

Total $199 91

Amount in treasury. $ 74

Value of supplies on hand $16 60

Value of Division property 7 75

Number of requisitions for supplies received during the year, 40.
Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L. ,

FRANCES W. BIXBY,

Division Treasurer.
By Emma Darling.

REPORT OF DIVISION CHAPLAIN.

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892.

Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division, Ladies' Aid Societies,
Sons of Veterans, U.S. A.:

Sister : — I have the honor to report the following :

The L. A. S., I feel safe to say, has done a very good work in the
past year.

No. 2 has given $30 in money, value of $23 in food and clothing;
$3 for flowers for funeral of Brother Frank S. Tuller, and $1.50 for funeral
of Brother Frank E. Griffin.

No. 4 has expended $30.10 for labor, $3 for funeral occasion, and
gave the proceeds of an entertainment, which were $25.75, to aid an S.
V. who is in ill health.

No. 5 has given $12.92 for medicine, medical attendance, clothing
bedding, etc.

No. 6 has given $1.15 for flowers for funeral, $2 for the Bennington
Chapel. This Society has had no other call for aid.

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No. 7 has given the value of $12.50 in miscellaneous articles, and is
always on hand to care for the sick.

No. 8 has given clothing and work to the amount of $7.50, and
during Sister Celley's sickness were faithful in calling, carrying flowers,
jellies, etc.

No. 9. The value of food, clothing, miscellaneous articles, etc.,
given is $14.62. This Society has seen no necessity to do in the last two
quarters.

No. 10 is quiet, no report having been received.

No. 11. Although this Society has had no occasion to work m this
line, nevertheless it is alive and at work, as it has held|several sociables
and realized quite a sum of money from them.

No. 12 has not reported the value of anything, still it is caring for
the sick and serving the needy, and seems to be alive and at work in
every way.

Several Societies take a collection for the Relief Fund at every meet-
ing. This is a very good plan. I think nearly all Societies now have a
Relief Fvind.

Several Societies failed to send in a report for the last quarter.

Following is a consolidated report of this work:

REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

145

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CHARITABLE WORK.

LOCATION.

Chelsea.

Burlington.

i

5

4^

1

CO

PI

•-9

d

o

q5

>

>>

o

No. of Sobiety.

3

4

6 .

7

8

9

10

11

12

Value of

Food

Fuel.

Clothing -

Bedding

Misc. articles.. -
Labor given ._.

Am't expended for

Medicine

Med. attendance

Clothing

Bedding

Misc. articles

Flowers

Funeral expens's
Labor

Am't of cash given
To Bennington
Chapel

No. of articles of
clothing given . .

No. of articles of
bedding given..

No. miscellaneous
articles given...

$11 00
12 GO

4 50
30 00

$ 7 50
3 00

30 10

25 75

$ 20

80

3 00

92

1 00

2 00

5 00

$1 15
2 00

$3 15

$ 2 00
10 50

112 50

$3 00
4 50

$7 50

1 3 25

5 40

1 22

2 00

2 00

75

Total

$57 50$66 35

$12 92

$14 62

Total amount for whole number of Societies, $174.54.

MEMORIAL DAY.

I regret to be obliged to say that I could not give each Society credit
for all they did on Memorial Day, in filling out the blanks for Division
and National Headquarters as they gave no space for flowers or any
decorations given. The blanks only call for amount expended for
flowers and grave decorations.

Each Society furnished flowers or wreaths, and all have made an

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146

SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S

effort to do what they could and have succeeded in doing very well in-
deed, but we can do even better. Let us make a strong effort in the
year we are about to begin, to make this line of work a still greater suc-
cess than in the year that is past.

All Societies attended Memorial Day exercises in a body, with the
exception of No. 2, which, I am informed, had no exercises to attend. I
do not mean by " all Societies," that all members attended, for they did
not, as you will see by the consolidated report below.

Before closing, I would like to suggest that the blanks which are to
be filled out by the Division Chaplain provide a place for report of
flowers contributed where no money is expended, and that a space be
provided on the back of the blanks for a few remarks by the Division
Chaplain, that each Society may receive the credit which is its due.

Let us work faithfully in this part of our cause, and in aU others
throughout our whole life, so that at its close we will be permitted to
hear "Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the
joys of thy Lord."

MEMORIAL DAY REPORT.

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EBPOKTS OF OFFICERS, 147

DEATHS REPORTED.

Members of the L. A. S.:

Lizzie Simonds of Society No. 6, Bamet.

Verdi M. Celly of Society No. 8, St. Johnsbury.
Members of S. of V.:

Frank S. Tuller of Camp No. 28, Chelsea.

Frank E. Griffin of Camp No. 28, Chelsea.

O. G. Durkee of Camp No. 78, Waterbury.

Burt T. Edwards, of Camp No. 59, Jacksonville.

Elmer S. Prior, of Camp No. 7, Underbill.

Members of the G. A. R. :

E. H. Trick, of Post No. 2, Burhngton.
Ira Langdon, of Post No. 18, Brandon.

Respectfully submitted in F. C. and L.,

MRS. JENNIE E. HARRIS,

Division Chaplain.

CIRCULAR LETTER ISSUED BY THE DIVISION CHAPLAIN FOR THE
QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1891.

Dear Sister :— As the cold weather approaches, it brings to our
minds more forcibly, the necessity of visiting the houses of the needy
members of the G. A. R. , S. of V. and our own Order, and inquiring as
to then- needs. There are many things one can learn by visiting these
homes.

First, how shall we learn of what they are in most need ? Simply by
going to them and inquiring if there is not some way in which we can
render them assistance.

Perhaps we can assist in caring for a sick one. While inquiring
what these famiUes need most, observe the things about the homes — for
their comfort. One can often see some little thing she can do to make
these homes more pleasant and cheerful and better in many ways.

In visiting a sick room, always carry a cheery word and hopeful
smile. Avoid telling patients any news unless something that wiU cheer
and make them better.

It seems advisable that these efforts to assist and relieve these needy
ones be not lost sight of, but that a record be kept of aU charitable work
of each Society. It is thought best that a report be sent at the close
of each quarter to the Division Chaplain. Let each member report to

148 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

her President the value in money of anything that she has given for
charitable work, also what she has done in any way to relieve these
families. Do not omit the little things you do, as they all count in the
gi'and total.

I feel that each Society is doing something in this line, and shall ex-
pect you to write me just what you are doing.

Do not be timid about reporting.

Do not wait for a member of any Order to come to you asking for
assistance, bufe search for them, and be ever ready to lend a helping
hand. Many people are too sensitive to ask aid, but when we volunteer
to assist them and do it cheerfully, they accept it gladly.

I would like to ask if you have a Relief Fund? If not, would ad-
vise that each Society lay by a certain amount at the close of each
quarter, or oftener, as you choose, for that purpose. Also would ask
what plan you have adopted for carrying on Relief Work.

As the first quarter of the official year of the Division has just
closed, please write me at once.

Trusting that each one will make a strong effort to make this year

a grand success, so that at its close we may bring before the Division a

report that will show that we have worked faithfully for the good of

the Order, I remain,

Yoiu's in F. C. and L. ,

MRS. JENNIE E. HARRIS,

Division Chaplain,

Brattleboro, Vt.

REPORT OF DIVISION INSPECTOR.

Barre, Vt., July 2, 1892.

To Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division L, A. S., S. V.,
U.S. A.:

Sister: — I have the honor to make the following report of the in-
spection of Vermont Division L. A. S.:

NO. LOCATION. MARKING.

8 -St. Johhsbury . _ . . 98 per cent.

2 Chelsea 96 " "

5 : Middlebury ...95 " "

REPORTS OF OFFICERS. 149

NO. LOCfATION. MARKING.

4 Burlington 94| per cent.

9 Brattleboro 90 "

12 ...Poultney...... 891 "

11 Fair Haven 85 "

6 Bamet.-- 83 "

7 Brandon -83 "

With the exception of Society No. 3, which was inspected by the
Division Inspector, all Societies asked that Assistant Inspectors be ap-
pointed from the Brothers of their owti Camps, thus saving the expense
of calling upon the Division Officer.

I wish to express my sincere thanks to all the Brothers who served
as Assistant Inspectors, for their promptness in sending their reports to
me, and for the many kind words they have spoken for their Societies,
and the interest they have shown in the L. A. S.

I think the Societies are in a good condition, and with the interest
that is taken in the Order we cannot but succeed.
Thanking you for aU your kindness,

I am sincerely yours in F. C. in L. ,

ALICE L. SMITH,

Division Inspector.

REPORT OF DIVISION MUSTERING OFFICER.

West Barnet, Vt., July 4, 1892.

Miss S. Ada Hall, President Vermont Division Ladies' Aid Societies,

S. v., U. S, A.:

Sister: — I herewith respectfully submit the following report:

Since June 25, 1891, the date of the last Encampment, the following
Ladies' Aid Societies have been mustered in this Division:

No. 11, of Fair Haven, was mustered August 20, 1891, with 14 char-
ter members. Brother Thomas Slattery, of Camp No. 64, Fair Haven,
acted as Mustei'ing Officer.

No. 12, of Poultney, was mustered December 11, 1891, by Sister
Ella Gunnulson, President of L. A. S. No. 11. No. 12 had 19 charter
members.

With thanks for the honor conferred upon me,

I am yours in F. C. and L.,

BESSIE E. WALLACE,

Div. Mustering Officer.

150 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

REPORT OF DIVISION COUNCIL.

Brandon, Vt., July 6, 1892.

To the Officers and Members of the Second Annual Encampment of
Vermont Division, L. A. S., S. V., U. S. A.:

Miss S. Ada Hall, President: — Your Division Council respectfully-
present the following report:

We have carefviUy examined the books, papers and vouchers of the
Division and declare them to be correct in every detail.

Cash received during this administration $300 65

Cash expended " " " 199 91

Balance - $ 74

The Vermont Division has every reason to be pleased with the faith-
ful way in which our President, Miss HaU, has discharged the duties of
her office. She has worked hard for the Order ever since she organized
Society No. 3 at Chelsea, and from the beginning worked perseveringly
for a Division, making special effort in this direction for several months
before she organized the latter, so we should count considerably more
than the sixteen months of the presidency for her labors in our behalf.

In closing our work we desire to express our gratitude to both
Brothers and Sisters for the assistance they have so freely rendered us.

Trusting that our relations may be as pleasant in the future as they
have been in the past, we are.

Yours in F. C. and L. ,

ALICE C. WILLIAMSON, )

ISA A. ELLIS, • Division Council.

DORA E. AUSTIN, )

DIVISION ORDERS. 161

ORDERS AND CIRCULARS.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [•

Chelsea, Vt., July 6, 1891. )

Order No. 4,
Series 1891.

I. Having been re-elected President of the Vermont Division,
Ladies' Aid Societies, and duly installed, the duties of the office are
agaia assumed.

Headquarters will continue to be at Chelsea.

II. At the First Annual Encampment, held at St. Johnsbury, June
24th and 25th, the following officers were elected :

President, Miss S. Ada Hall, Chelsea.
Vice-President, Miss Dora E. Austin, Burlington.

( Miss Alice Williamson, Middlebviry,

Division CouncU, ■< Mrs. Isa A. Ellis, Biirlington,

( Mrs. Alice Clark, St. Johnsbury.

Delegate-at-Large, Mrs. Nellie P. Bonett, St. Johnsbury.
Delegate, Miss Cora Francis, Burlington.
Alternate-at-Large, Mrs. Morris, St. Johnsbury.
Alternate, Miss Lottie McGaffey, Burlington.
III. The following Staff Officers are announced and will be re-
spected and obeyed accordingly :

Chief of Staff, Mrs. Hattie E. Hewett, Brandon.

Chaplain, Mrs. Jennie Harris, Brattleboro.

Secretary, Miss Emma Darling, Chelsea.

Treasurer, Mrs. Frances W. Bixby, Chelsea.

Inspector, Miss AUce L. Smith, Barre.

Mustering Officer, Miss Bessie E. Wallace, Barnet.

Special Aide, Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter, Brattleboro.

Judge Advocate, Henry Barrows, Brandon.

rV. All officers on the previous Staff are hereby relieved from duty.

V. The Second Annual Encampment will be held in Brandon.

VI. In accordance with a vote of the Sons of Veterans the proceed-
ings of the Encampment of the Vermont Division of the L. A. S., will be

152 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

printed with those of the Vermont Division, S. V., at the expense of the
latter. This is another evidence of the favor with wliich our Order is
received by oui- Brothers. Let us redouble our efforts in their behalf
dm-ing the present official year.

VII. General Orders No. 16 were received and promulgated pre-
vious to Encampment.

VIII. It is with pleasure we note the favorable recognition our
Order is receiving from the Grand Army of the Repubhc. In General
Orders No. 7, Department Commander Morgan says:

" TheConn-ades of the Department will be pleased to learn of the
organization of the Vermont Division of the Ladies' Aid Societies of the
Sons of Veterans. Ten Societies are already formed. The principal
objects of this association are shown in the following extracts from the
Constitution:

Sec. 1. To assist the Sons of Veterans in keej^ing green the mem-
ories of our soldiers, and their sacrifices for the maintenance of the
Union.

Sec. 2. To aid the members of the Grand Army of the Republic in
caring for their helpless and disabled veterans; to extend aid and pro-
tection to their widows and orphans; to perpetuate the memory and
history of their heroic dead, and the proper observance of Memorial
Day."

Let us endeavor m all kindly, womanly ways to show these com-
rades that the badge we wear was adopted in ' ' commemoration of the
l^atriotism of our veterans durmg the dark days of our country's trial,
and of the glorious victory achieved by their heroism," also, that we are
organized for their assistance now as surely as in those days when
throughout our Northland Ladies' Aid Societies were formed for the
assistance of the soldier on the field of battle.

IX. Blanks for quarterly reports have been sent all Societies. No.
9 of Brattleboro was the first to make returns, their papers being re-
ceived June 20. This promptness is commendable. Presidents of Socie-
ties will note that these blanks should be made out and forwarded im -
mediately after the last meeting night of each quarter. They are re-
quested, also, to thoroughly examine the quarterly reports of the Secre-
tary and Treasurer, compare them and ascertain if they agree and are
correct, before sending to Division Headquarters. All reports should be
forwarded before the fifteenth of this month. As soon as they are re-
ceived the new pass- word will be issued.

X. No orders for supplies will receive attention unless made upon
requisition blanks. These must be properly fiUed out with name and

DIVISION ORDERS.

153

date and sent by the President, to whom the receipts will be returned.
Orders must be accompanied by a sufficient amount to cover postage or
the supplies will be sent by express at the expense of the purchaser.

XI. Societies should remember that they have no right to muster a
candidate without pi-oof of her eligibility, as required by blank appUca-
tion and Descriptive Book.

XII. When an applicant is mustered into a Society, a copy of her
record, as required by the Descriptive Book, should be sent immediately
to Division Headquarters.

XIII. It is recommended that members of Societies subscribe for
as many as possible of the different papers which publish news pertain-
ing to our Order, and Presidents should make arrangements by which
all matters of interest are reported for ijublication.

XIV. While I had hoped to be relieved from the duties of office, I
yet appreciate the honor of being a second time yom* choice for Division
President of so noble an organization as ours. The duties imposed upon
me are assumed wdth a deep sense of their responsibility, and I shall
endeavor to discharge them so faithfully that at the close of the year
you shall feel your confidence was not misplaced.

It is my ambition to keep the work of this Division advancing at the

same rapid rate throughout the year, that was shown in the last three

months. This cannot be done without the same hearty support given

me during the previous administration, and the same earnest work upon

the part of Societies and Sisters. The recent Encampment held many

lessons for us and showed much that was encouraging. Let us profit by

these things and make our past successes but stepping stones to greater

ones.

By order of

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.
Emma Darling,

Division Secretarv.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. -

Chelsea, Vermont, Sept. 22, 189 L )

Order No. 5,
Series 1891.

I. General Orders No. 17 have been received and promulgated since
Orders No. 4 were issued.

154 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A. S.

General Orders No. 1 are promulgated herewith.

Society Presidents are requested to see that the blank forms on the
back of all General and Division Orders are carefully filled by the Sec-
retary.

II. Blanks for quarterly reports of Society Secretary and Treasurer
are enclosed. Promptness and accuracy in fiUing and forwarding them
are essential. Presidents should see that they are correct and ready to
be forwarded at the close of the last meeting of the quarter.

III. The name of Camp No. 22 of Barre having been changed, its
auxiliary will hei-eafter be known as Ladies' Aid Society, No. 10, of Col.
U. A. Woodbury Camp, No. 22.

IV. Society Secretaries will enter upon then- Black Books the name
of Mrs. Cora B. Tosant, as black-balled by L. A. S. No. 8.

V. It is recommended that each Society in the Division forward to
these Headquarters fifty cents to be used as a Press Fund, from which
subscriptions wiU be sent to papers devoted to subjects of interest to our
Order.

The plan is to forward these publications from one Society to another
in the order of the night of meeting, that extracts may be read at each.
In this way our entire membership may become well posted on affairs of
the Order at large, and gain much helpful information which will result
to the advantage of the Societies. It is requested that the amount be
sent before October 15.

IV. Mrs. Nellie P. Bonett, 44 Spring Street, St. Johnsbury, is
appointed Division Correspondent. Sisters are m-ged to forward to her
for publication, any items of interest pertaining to our work.

Presidents are requested to ascertain what papers published in the
interests of the G. A. R , and its kindred organizations are taken in the
families of the members of their respective Societies, also the number of
subscriptions to each, and report to Sister Bonett. Any additional sub-
scriptions should be reported as they occur.

VII. Division Ofiicers should wear the ribbon having a red center
in their badges, as the three stripe ribbon is worn and in place of the
latter, not pinned by itself to the dress. The same rule applies to Society
Officers. (See Con. R. & R., Chap. V. Art. V. Sec. 4).

VIII. The newly elected Commanner-in-Chief of the Sons of Vet-
erans, Bartow S. Weeks, of New York City, says in his first General
Orders, recently issued:

DIVISION ORDERS. 155

"The objects and aims of the Ladies' Aid Society and the principles
underlying their organization are similar to our own, and they are en-
titled to the assistance and support of every loyal Son of a Veteran.
Colonels of Divisions and all others are hereby requested to give this
organization all possible assistance, looking towards its increase in mem-
bership and influence."

At the last Annual Encampment of the Vermont Division, Sons of
Veterans, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:

"Resolved: — That the thanks of this Encampment are tendered to
the Vermont Division of the Ladies' Aid Societies, which meet with us
here for their First Annual Encampment, for the faithful and valuable
help they are giving us in all our work, and for the additional interest
which their presence and encouragement gives to owe Encampment, and
that an earnest invitation is hereby tendered to them to hold their next
Annual Encampment, at the same time and place with that of this Divis-
ion."

The season of the year in which the most active work is done ap-
proaches. Let it be marked as the one in which we shall prove our Order
more than ever worthy the commendation of our brothers and of all
veteran soldiers. Society presidents have but one more quarter in which
to make the history of their administration for 1891. Let them work
with redoubled effort to make it one to which they may look back with
pride. Let the record of charitable work be a good one. Let the Soci-
ety be such as to strengthen any weak places in the Camp, — that such
has been the case with the li. A. S. of Vermont is one of the pleasant
things reported by brothers of Camps having auxiliaries.

IX. In accordance with the requirements of the By-Laws adopted
at the First Annual Encampment of this Division, the bond of the Divis-
ion President was duly executed and accepted by the Division Council,
in whose possession it now is, and the bonds of the Division Secretary
and Treasurer, duly executed, are now in the hands of the Division
President.

X. Ladies' Aid Society, No. 11, of Col. A. V. Colbum Camp, No. 64,
was mustered by Brother Thomas Slattery, at Fair Haven, August 20th,
with fourteen charter members. Mrs. Ella Gunnulson was elected Pres-
ident, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly.

By order of

S. ADA HALL, Division President.

Emma Darling, Division Secretary.

156 second annual encampment, l. a. s.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [
Chelsea, Vt., Nov. 30, 1891. )
Orders No. 6,

Series 1891.

I. General Orders, Current Series, No. 2, have been promulgated
since orders No. 5 were issued.

General Orders, Current' Series, No. 3, are promulgated hei-ewith.
Special attention is called to Section I.

II. Blanks for reports of Secretary and Treasurer for the quarter
ending Dec. 31, are enclosed.

Tlie new passwords wiU be issued to Societies upon the receipt of
the quarterly reports and the payment of per capita tax.

Attention is directed to the example of Society No. 8, whose books
Avere in such condition and which had made such preparation that its
reports for the last quarter were correctly made, properly signed and
forwarded by the next mail after the blanks for them were received.
Society No. 7 must have done the same, but being farther from these
Headquarters, its papers did not reach here as soon as those of No. 8.
Other Societies were not far behind. It is greatly to be desired that the
example thus set may be closely followed in the future. Nothing is to
be gained in withholding reports, and when a Society is so tardy in for-
warding them as to make it seem advisable to the Division President
that a telegram be sent for them, it will be sent at the expense of the
Society.

III. It was thought that the blank forms for notifying delinquent
mehibers could be issued with less expense from National Headquarters
than by the Division, as was voted at the Annual Encampment at St.
Johnsbury. Immediately after her election the National President was
consulted, and blanks have been issued as stated in her last order. This
explains the delay in their appearance. A sample is enclosed. Every.
Society should order them at once, and make such good use of them that
at the close of this quarter not one member shall be reported dropped.
Let it be remembered mthis connection, that all orders for supplies
should be sent to these Headquarters.

IV. All requisitions and other official communications for the Di-
vision Treasurer should be sent to the Division President.

V. A number of Societies have sent their i^art toward the Press
Fund. Before January subscriptions will be sent as many papers as the

DIVISION ORDERS. 157

amount received will warrant, and they will be forwarded to those Soci-
eties whose subscriptions have been received.

VI. Our Division Correspondent, Mrs. Bonett, reports that several
Societies have not supplied her with the information requested in the
second paragraph of Section 6, Orders No. 5. Society Presidents will
see that this matter is attended to at once.

VII. A generous rivalry as to which shall lead in membership
seems to have sprung up between some of our Societies. No. 9 has been
having a muster at every meeting, and now leads in point of numbers.
Cultivate this spirit, sisters.

No special recruiting duties are assigned to one sister in the Society
because it is to be expected that each member will consider herself a re-
cruiting officer. This is the season for most active work in this direc-
tion and every sister should be able to add at least one to the ranks
before spring, as the fields are largely unworked as yet, and the Order
is one of which we may justly be proud. What Aid wiU show a mem-
bership doubled before the Spring ?

VIII. Much care should be exercised in securing and presenting an
application. Never present a name without further thought than that
of adding one to the number of members, but first satisfy yourself that
the candidate is worthy of admission. The rejection of a candidate is a
sad thing at best, and should be avoided when possible. This can almost
always be done before the application is presented. Keep the member-
ship of the right kind and success is assured.

IX. The letter which the Division Chaplain, Mrs. Harris, has sent
to the Societies should have the careful attention of every sister. In the
extra work attending elections and our own plans for the holidays, let
no destitute family of a veteran, a son of a veteran, or one of our own
membership, be left without a kindly reminder shown in a practical way.
At the holy and happy Christmas tide search out the needy and sorrow-
ful, and help them to feel the joys of "Peace on earth, good will to
men."

X. The time for Society elections is at hand. Upon the choice of
officers depends the success of the coming year, therefore great care is
necessary at this time. Especially is this true in the selection of the
President. Merely that she is popular or has good social standing is not
sufficient ground for believing that she wiU make the Society what it
should be. Whether she has the good of the veteran soldiers, the Sons
of Veterans and the Ladies' Aid Society at heart ; whether under her

158 SECOND ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, L. A, S.

leadership the sisters will do their full duty in works of charity ; whether
she will insist upon a proper performance of ritual work ; whether she
will display such promptness, discretion and faithfuhiess, that the mem-
bers will work together harmoniously and accomplish much, are ques-
tions that should be carefully considered.

It is essential that the Secretary and Treasurer will be such as will
keep their books always in order, make all entries promptly and accur-
ately, and be faithful in the discharge of their other duties.

In the case of aU officers, only those should be chosen who have been
faithful in attendance upon meetmgs, and of whom there is a prospect
that they will continue to be so.

XI. Society Presidents are requested to send to these Headquarters
as soon as these elections are held, the name of a brother of the Sons of
Veterans or sister of the Ladies' Aid Society, chosen to act as Installing
Officer, that he or she may be duly authorized.

XII. We are under obligations to Col. Foster and Adj. Monahan
for assistance rendered and courtesy extended.

XIII. It is with regret we announce that death has again entered
our ranks and taken Sister Lizzie Simonds, of Aid No. 6, Barnet. Our
sincere symj^athj^ goes out to those Societies in whose numbers these sad
gaps are thus made, and especially to the immediate families of our
sisters do our thoughts turn with strong desire for the tenderest and
truest comfort for them in their time of affliction.

For Miss Simonds, the Burial Service of the L. A. S. was held for the
first time in our Division.

In the recent sad and sudden deaths of Comrades E. H. Trick of
Burlington and Ira Langdon of Brandon, the closest ties have been sev-
ered for some of our sisters and a sense of loss laid upon those Societies
in which these men had shown so great an interest. We must all expe-
rience a sadness at the removal of such men. It foreshadows the swift
approach of the day when none of those who offered their lives for our
country in the trying time of the late war will remain to us. Let it be a
continual reminder to do what we may for them while yet they are with
us.

XIV. The year just drawing to a close has been an eventful one in
the history of the Societies of Vermont, and one of marked prosperity
and steady increase in numbers, strength and good work. To the re-
tiring officers, the Division President presents her congratulations upon
their successful administration, and her thanks for the hearty co-opera-

DIVISION OEDEES. 159

tion which has helped to place the Vermont Division where it stands to-
day. To the entire membership she extends her best wishes for the
season. By order of

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.
Emma Darling,

Division Secretary.

Headquarters Vermont Division,
Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.
Chelsea, Vt., Jan. 11, 1892.
Orders No. 7,

Series 1892.

I. New pass-words have been sent to all Societies. Commissions
and report blanks for installing officers have also been sent. If any of
these papers have not been received, word to that effect should be sent
immediately to these Headquarters.

II. Society Presidents should see that those of their officers who
are requii-ed to give bonds, have them properly made out and presented
at an early date.

III. If those Societies conti-ibuting to the Press Fund have not
already made definite an-angements for providing for the selection and
reading of exti'acts at every meeting, for which the papers are received,
it should be done immediately. The dates of regular meetings are such
that it becomes absolutely necessary that every paper should be for-
warded to the next Society on the list — which wiU be sent, immediately
after the meeting at which it is read. In view of this fact it is recom-
mended that paper wrappers be kept on hand in the hall; that the pub-
lications may be sealed, addressed and sent without delay. Through
the practical interest of past Colonel Bixby, some of the publications are
kindly supplied the Division at reduced rates. It is not intended that
the plan now being tried shall in any way affect private subscriptions,
except, through added interest, to increase their number.

IV. The commendable promptness with which Societies forwarded
their reports for the last quarter deserves special mention. For the sec-
ond time L. A. S., No. 9, led, sending its report early in December, but
otlier Societies which held their meeting at the end of the month were
fully as faithful, so that the last set of papers were received January 2.
Had they been correct as well as promjjt, this Division would have been
perfect in this respect, and could have sent its consoHdated reports at

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once to National Headquarters. This has been prevented and the papers
are still held back because of inaccuracy on the part of one Aid. No re-
ports are accepted at these Headquarters until they are correct. Blanks
were sent in duplicate for last qviarter that Societies might retain a copy
for reference in filling out the next one, thus leaving no reason for send-
ing incorrect reports. Presidents are requested to look after this matter
very closely.

V. If any Society has not filled the blank sent by the Division
Chaplain and returned it to her, it should be done at once. These blanks
should receive the same prompt attention which was given the last
quarterly reports.

VI. The attention of the Aids having no By-Laws is called to the
desirability of preparing a set for adoption. These should be sent to
Division Headquarters for approval. They should be sent in duplicate,
one copy to be returned, to the Society, the other to be retained by the
Division. See C. R. & R., Chap. 2, Art. XVIII.

VII. The importance of looking after members in arrears for dues,
that they be not dropped, is strongly urged. The sisters should have
pride in not allowing names of dropped members from their Aid to be
pubUshed and entered upon the Black Books of other Aids. If any are
not yet supplied with blanks for delinquent members, they should be
ordered without delay.

VIII. Society Presidents will see that the Secretary keeps, in a
book arranged for that pvirpose and which she has always at meetings,
the names of all comrades of the Gr. A. R., or brothers of the Sons of
Veterans, who have ever been obligated in the Society, together with the
date of obligation and the name, number and location of the Post or
Camp of which they are members.

IX. It is not too soon to plan for assisting Camps in the observance
of Union Defenders' Day, which occurs on February 13, Lincoln's birth-
day. This custom, established by the Sons of Veterans, has received the
just approval of all loyal people, and has been adopted to some extent by
other orders. Let all sisters add what they can toward the truest cele-
bration of the day ,

X. To Division Commander Foster and Adjutant Monahan are we
indebted for the encouragement and ready assistance they never fail to
give. In most practical ways are they showing their approval of the
Ladies' Aid Society, and with the loyal support given by them and other
brothers, we feel that the success of the Vermont Division is assured.

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May the year upon which we have just entered be one of steady pro-
gress, tlius showing these brothers that their confidence in us is not mis-
placed.

XI. To the incoming officers the Division President presents her
greetings, and ofifers the following suggestions: Let Presidents insist
that every officer shall commit to memory her part of the Ritual, and
that right speedily. In this connection please read before the Society,
Section 1 of General Instructions, to be fovmd in the Ritual. At every
meeting discuss and catechise on the principles, objects, obligations,
etc., etc., of our Order as contained in the C, R and R., of which each
sister should have a copy, and always bring it with her. The member-
ship cannot be too thoroughly posted on everything connected with the
Order. Look forward to the inspection which is coming in April. You
will not overdo preparations for it in the quarter that intervenes. Never
allow any part of ritual work to go half done. Search out the needy
and suffering among the Veterans, Sons of Veterans, or Sisters of our
own Order, or the families of any of these, and let the Society be earn-
estly active in lifting and lightening burdens. But it rests not with the
officers alone to make this a successful year for the Society. Every
member has a part in the attainment of the object. Having selected
your officers it becomes your duty to support them to the best of your
ability, whatever may be your opinion of their fitness for the position
they occupy. Be faithful in the discharge of your own work, remem-
bering that it is in the discharge of the part assigned her, however
small, that each proves her fitness or unfitness for a higher position.
Attend meetings regularly, consider yourself a committee of one to
bring in recruits . Be watchful for charitable work. If you know of a
sister who is in arrears for dues and in danger of being suspended, go to
her and induce her to pay and become in good standing — a member
saved is often better than a new one mustered. In a word, be ever on
the alert for something that will benefit the Society. It is reported by
brothers on all sides that our work has been so well done that we have
not only rendered valuable service to them socially and in charitable
ways, but that our infiuence has been markedly for the better in the
discipline of the Camp Room and in its ritual work. Let us endeavor to
make the record for 1893 still better.

XII. Society No. 12 of Camp No. 57, was mustered at Poultney,
December 11, 1891, with nineteen charter members. Sister Ella Gun-

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nulson mustered the Society. Sister Harriet L. Sherman was elected
president and will be accorded the respect due her position.
By order of

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.
Emma Darling,

Division Secretary.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [
Chelsea, Vt., March 3, 1892. )
Orders No. 2.
Series 1892.

I. It will be noticed that these Orders are No. 2. By an error rhe last
were made to read No. 7, instead of No. 1 as they should have done.

II. General Orders No. 4 have been promulgated. General Orders
No. 5 are promulgated herewith.

III. The National President has congratulated this Division upon
the fact that for the last two quarters its consolidated reports have been
the first received at National Headquarters. If no reports have to be
returned to Societies because of being incorrect, we can make this record
three times in succession. Shall we do it ? Remember that the report
is to be sent immediately after the last meeting in the quarter. Blanks
for the Secretary and Treasurer, will be forwarded as soon as received .
They were sent in duplicate for the last quarter so that each Society has,
in addition to its books, a copy of its last report, and any inaccuracy in
the next one is wholly unecessary. Each Society President is requested
and expected to see that no report is sent to these Headquarters until it
is correct in every detail. One copy should always be kept by the Aid,
even if extra blanks for the same are not received.

IV. The reports of all Assistant Installing Officers appointed have
been received. The Division President takes this opportunity to extend
her thanks to aU such officers for the promptness and faithfulness shown
in the discharge of their duties. To those brothers of the Sons of Veter-
ans who acted mthis capacity, she would express her gratitude for the
heartfelt interest in the order, both local and general, which they dis-
played.

V. Society Presidents are reminded that the time for the Annual
Inspection is at hand, and are requested to inform the Division President

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whether their Societies wish the services of the Division Inspector, or
prefer another sister not of their own number,or a brother of the Sons of
Veterans. The name and address of the one desired should be sent at
once that he or she may be duly authorized and instructed. All expenses
of inspection are to be borne by the Society.

Every officer should be in her place at the time of inspection, and
should be thoroughly familiar with the duties of her office. The
Society should take pride in attaining a high rank and should prepare
itself as thoroughly as possible in every detail. The Constitution, Rules
and Regulations and Ritual should be carefully studied. Let every
sister have her proper badge and wear it as it should be worn. Informa-
tion in regard to this can be obtained from the Constitution, Rules and
Regulations.

IV. Rank straps, presentation badges. L. A. S., rings, charms, etc.,
are to be ordered of Maj. A. P. Davis, 67 Fourth Ave., Pittisburg, Pa.
All badges, etc. , mentioned on the requistion blanks are to be ordered
through Division Headquarters.

VII. As the Division Secretary is not at Headquarters, all official
correspondence should be addressed to the President.

VIII. Brother Lapoint, Editor of the Shai-pshooter, has kindly
offered to send to the address of every Society President in the Division
a copy of the Sharpshooter, with the understanding that it is to be kept in
the meeting room where every sister can read it. The names wiU be
sent to Brother Lapoint. It is hoped that the Sharpshooter wiU never be
omitted from the aiTangements for reading extracts from publications
"for the good of the order."

The editor of the Bugle Call wishes to announce that sample copies
of that paper wiU be sent by mail, free of charge, at any time, to any
sister or society wishing to examine the same Those desiring to do so
should address, PubUshers of the Bugle Call, Urbana, Ohio.

IX. Miss Charlotte McGaffey, 126 Maple Street, Burlington, has been
appointed Division Con-espondent, in addition to Mrs. Bonett, and is do-
ing good work. Every society should see that these sisters are constant-
ly supplied with material for publication. It is the Presidents upon
whom this responsibility falls . If for any reason they cannot do the
work themselves, they are yet responsible for seeing that it is done.

X. Societies No. 11, Fair Haven, and No. 2 of Chelsea, with their
respective Camps, have recently been deprived of their haUs by fire.
Hard as this loss is for No. 2, which is the oldest Aid in the Division and

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has proved its ability to surmount difficulties, and which has not lost
everything by the fire, yet it is a qiore severe blow to No. 11, which has
been mustered but a few months and has lost nearly everything. Socie-
ties, like individuals, are strengthened by adversity. May this be the
result in a marked degi'ee, to both these Camps and their Aids.

XI. With the close of this month, the Vermont Division of Ladies'
Aid Societies completes the first year of its existence. In its history many
encouraging points are to be found, not the least of which is the warm
interest and hearty God-speed given by comrades of the Grand Army of
the Republic, when our order comes under their observation. In his annual
report given at the G. A. R. Encampment held in Montpelier last month.
Department Commander D. L. Morgan said: "Side by side with the
gallant sons stands a new organization of loyal young women, banded to-
gether under the name of the Ladies' Aid Society. The Vermont Divis-
ion, organized in April last, now numbers twelve societies. What the
Relief Corps is in a social way to the Grand Army, these societies are to
the Sons of Veterans, but their primary and chief object is to aid and
care for helpless and disabled veterans and their families, to perpetute
the memory and history of our heroic dead and theii- sacrifices, and to
inculcate loyalty and patriotism throughout the land. They, too, are kin
of the veterans, and as they come voluntarily to our assistance, let us
hail them with the same glad cheers with which we ever greeted re-in-
forcements."

May the veterans ever find our deeds better than our words, and let
no sister ever withold a good word for our nation's defenders.

By order of

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.
Emma Darling,

Division Secretary.

Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Ladies' Aid Societies. Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. \
Chelsea, Vt., May 5, 1893. . )
Orders No. 3.

Series 1892.

I. General Orders, Current Series No. 6, have been i^romulgated.

It should be noted that the term "General Orders" is given to those
issued by the National President, while the word "Orders" alone, indi-
cates those of the Division President.

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All orders should be carefully and distinctly read in meeting. If any
part is so read as not to be clearly understood by the sisters present, they
are justified in calling for a second reading.

II. The addendum to General Orders No. 5 was characteristic of
our National President. As a result of this kindly notice of the loss to
the Vermont Societies Nos . 2 and 11, some very pleasant letters have
been received from Societies in other Divisions. The letters show that
the links of Friendship, Charity and Loyalty are strong between the
members of our sisterhood. For the kind thought expressed and for the
more substantial token of sympathy, our gratitude is due. Both these
Societies, whose halls and property were destroyed by fire, are strong in
courage and determination, and though the loss is severe, they wiU con-
tinue to rank well among the Societies of the Division.

III. Nine years ago Gen. Paul Van Der Voort, then Commander-
in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, said to the Comrades of
Vermont: "One of the purposes of the institution (the G. A. R.) is
to teach children to be loyal to the flag which their fathers fought to
preserve, and we must so instill this loyalty into them that when the
last member of our organization shall have been mustered out, Memo-
rial Day sliall not be forgotten, but the graves of our soldier dead shall
be covered with the most beautiful flowers the earth produces." To-day
this band of women who worked in the Ladies' Aid Societies of '61 -'65 ;
who waited and watched, longing for, yet feai'ing, to receive news from
the field, or who, of later genei'ation bear in their lives only the after
effects of those dark days— to-day these women have joined hands to
assist in accomplishing the purposes named by the Past Commander-in-
Chief. Since his words were spoken many of the comrades have been
mustered out, and all too soon the trust will be confided to our brothers,
the Sons of Veterans, and ourselves, to be held until our country no
longer exists. In the coming Memorial Day let us endeavor to show
more plainly than ever before that we shall be ready for the trust, and
that it wiU be held sacred. The particular work to be done by each
Society must be left for that Society to determine, but the President
should see that every sister who is able, has assigned to her some par-
ticular part in the observance of the day or in the preparation therefor.

Let us take warning from the fact that Independence Day is so
largely celebrated as a day for noise and hilarity, without thought of
real patriotism or for the sturdy men who won for us our independence
as a people, and, calling to mind the gallant deeds of those to whom,
under God, we owe the preservation of our nation, and discountenanc-

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ing any form of festivity which does not further the object of the day,
inculcate love of country, truth, allegiance to the Government, and firm
opposition to anything that may tend to weaken loyalty.

While endeavoring to pei^etuate the memory and history of the
heroic dead, let us also remember those who remain with us and who,
perhaps, suffered as much for their country's sake as did those who are
gone. If there is a helpless or disabled veteran within our reach, let him,
on this Memorial Day, receive some token of our remembrance and ap-
preciation of what he was and all he dared. Let us also, on this day
make special effort to show the widows and orphans of fallen veterans
that the tie of blood makes them and us kin.

IV. Blanks for Society Chaplain's Reports have been sent all Soci-
ety Presidents, who will see that they are correctly filled and promptly
forwarded to the Division Chaplain immediately after Memorial Day.
In some places where nothing is spent for flowers very much is done in
the way of floral decorations. In such cases a definite account of what
is done should be given.

V. The thanks of the Division are due to Societies Nos. 7 and 8 for
money received This action on their part shows a wide-awake interest
and comprehension of affairs that is a credit to them. It is hoped that
at the coming Encampment the example of other Divisions wiU be fol-
lowed in taking advantage of the action of the last National Encamp-
ment to raise the per capita tax, thus equalizing the expense to the
Societies.

VI. In accordance with the C, R. and R. and the By-Laws of
this Division, every Society is entitled to one delegate to National En-
campment and three to Division Encampment. If, in any case, these
officers have not all been elected, the matter should receive attention at
once and the names of delegates and alternates be sent to these Head-
quarters immediately after election. No one should be chosen who is
otherwise entitled to a vote in either the National or Division Encamp-
ment. See Con., R. and R., Chap. 3, Art. VI, Sec. 3, Chap. Ill, Art. 2,
Chap. IV, Art. 2, Sec. I. Care should be taken to select such sisters as
will represent their Society to its advantage, and such as will be present.
It is recommended that sisters serving in this capacity be not allowed to
bear their own expenses while attending Encampment, but that the So-
ciety assist where it is possible.

VII. Ladies' Aid Society No. 3, being more than the allotted time in
arrears, its charter is hereby revoked and ordered sent, with Society

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books and supplies, to the Division Secretary, Miss Emma Darling, Chel-
sea, Vt. It is with regi-et that this annomicement is made — the first thing
of the kind in the history of the Ladies' Aid Societies in Vermont, but as
No. 3 was practically dead before the organization of the Division, there
seems to be no other alternative.

It is the intention of the Division President to close her administra-
tion with every thing square and in good condition. No Society in
arrears for dues wUl be carried over to weight the hands of her suc-
cessor.

VII. Society Presidents are requested to write to the Division Pres-
ident m regard to the papers received, stating what use is made of them,
whether they are duly received, how long detained before forwarding
and making any suggestions in regard to the plan. AU papers marked
in blue pencil and sent from these Headquarters to Societies, should be
read in meeting and retained as Society property instead of being for-
warded like other papers. They are usually sample copies sent by the
publishers with a view of obtaining subscriptions.

IX. The proceedings of the First Annual Encampment of this Di-
vision have been received and forwarded to Society Presidents. They
will be kept as property of the Society. Other copies wiU be sent officers
and sisters on receipt of fovu- cents ($ .04) to pay postage. By the cour-
tesy of the brothers of the Vermont Division these proceedings are
printed with those of the Sons of Veterans and cost us nothing.

X. To those brothers of the Sons of Veterans who so kindly acted
as Assistant Inspectors for the L. A. S. we extend our thanks for their
interest and assistance.

The Inspecting Officer and Assistant Inspecting Officers of the Ver-
mont Division have also won our gratitude for the good work we learn
they are doing for us in the round of the Camps. These things should
serve as an incentive to us to do our best for our brothers.

By order of

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.
Emma Daeling,

Division Secretary.

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Headquarters Vermont Division, )

Ladies' Aid Societies, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. [
Chelsea, Vt., June 18, 1892. )

Orders No. 4,

Series 1892.

I. General Orders, Current Series No. 7, have been promulgated.

II. Blanks for reports of Society Secretary and Treasurer for the
quarter ending June 30, 1892, have been issued. Presidents are earnest-
ly requested to give special attention to the matter and see that the
papers are returned to these Headquarters at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and also by personal inspection to see that they are absolutely
coiTect before being forwarded. For two quarters out of the three com-
pleted, Vermont Division has been the first to send its consolidated re-
ports to National Headquarters. Let us endeavor to better the record in
this remaining quarter.

III. During the Second Annual Encampment of the Vermont
Division, Ladies' Aid Societies, to be held in Brandon in conjunction
with the Tenth Annual Encampment of Sons of Veterans, July 5th,
6th and 7th, headquarters will be established at Hotel Brandon. The
following is the programme for the meting:

TUESDAY, JULY 5.
6.30 P. M. Meeting of Division Council at Headquarters.
8 P. M. Informal reception at Hotel Brandon.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6.

10 A. M. Opening of Encampment; roll call of officers; announce-
ment and report of committee on credentials; roll caU of members; ap-
pointment of committees: reports of officers.

2 P. M. Reports of officers and delegates; new business.

8 P. M. ExempUfication of ritual work by the local Society.

THURSDAY, JULY 7.
9.30 A. M. Reports of committees; new business.
2 P. M. Election of officers; unfinished business.
7 P. M. Public installation of S. V. and L. A. S. Division Officers;
camp-fire.

The above is subject to such variations as the occasion may require.

IV. Division Commander Foster has kindly made the same ar-
rangement for transportation of the Sisters as the Brothers. He says:

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" Round trip tickets for fare one way, good going July 5th, 6th and 7th,
and returning to July 9th, can be purchased at all stations in Vermont
on the following railroads, viz. : Central Vermont, MontpeUer and
Wells River, Bennington and Rutland, Connecticut River, and Wood-
stock. The Boston and Maine and Delaware and Hudson will sell round
trip tickets at reduced rates."'

V. The local Camp and Aid are working earnestly to do all in their
power for the success of the Encampment, and hope to see a large num-
ber present. Members of the L. A. S. will be entertained by Aid No. 7,
free of charge. Society Presidents should at once write to Mrs. Hattie
E. Hewett of Brandon in regard to those who may go from their Socie-
ties, even if the exact number is not ascertained. Sisters will be met at
the depot by the Committee on Reception from No. 7 and conducted to
headquarters, where their places of entertainment will be assigned.

The badges of the committees of Society No. 7 are as follows: Com-
mittee on Reception, pink; Conunittee of Entertainment, white; Com-
mittee of Arrangements, navy blue.

VI. Society Presidents will see that delegates, alternates and past
ofl&cers are provided with credentials. If these blanks are not among
Society suppUes they should be ordered at once, and should be presented
to the Division Secretary immediately upon arrival at Brandon.

VII. Sisters should not forget to wear the badge of the Order
where it can readily be seen by the Committee on Reception.

VIII. The books of the Division Treasurer will be closed June 30.
Previous to that date Societies should order supplies in sufficient quan-
tities to meet all requirements until after Encampment.

IX. In regard to those entitled to vote in Division Encampment,
see C. ,R. and R. , Chap. Ill, Art. II. It is earnestly hoped that every Society
wiU send its full delegation. All Sisters in good standing, who are not
members of the Division, will be heartily welcomed.

A cordial invitation is extended to Brothers of the Sons of Veterans
and comrades of the Grand Army of the RepubUc to attend the sessions
of the Encampment.

X. Society No. 6 of Bamet is another of those which deserve the
thanks of the Division for especially assisting toward defraying ex-
penses. $3.00 have been received from this Aid.

XI. Om- thanks are due the wide-awake Aid No. 3, of Patterson,
N. J., which so happily entertained the National Encampment a few

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years since, for thoughtful sympathy and pecuniary assistance extended
to our Aids Nos. 2 and 11, which suffered by fire. Tlie injunction, " Bear
ye one anotlier's burden " is being obeyed in letter and in spirit.

XII. Grateful acknowledgment is due to Division Commander
Foster, Adjutant Monahan, and L. A. S. Judge Advocate Barrows, for
unsoHcited kindness in work for the good of the Order.

XIII. In closing this my last order, I take the opportunity to ex-
press my gratitude to both Brothers and Sisters of this Division for the
approval and loyal support always so freely given me in the work of my
office. Though it will be with a sense of rehef that I lay down the
work and take needed rest, yet it will not be without a feeling of sad-
ness that I to any degi-ee sever a connection which has brought me so
much pleasure.

I bespeak for my successor the same courtesy, faithfulness and
cheery compUance with suggestions, that I have never failed to receive.

By order of

S. ADA HALL,

Division President.
Emma Darling,

Division Secretary.

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