The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-08-05
Y. @. a. & P. q.

v. @. A. & P. O.
The Veteran Gunner Association and Pro-
peller Club celebrated their Goth Anniversary
on Tuesday last after the "Ancient usages".;;
and, although the institution has grown "old"
in the cause" the interest manifested in the
exercises does not seem to flag, and this, as
well as all former excursions, was quite fully
attended. II
On Monday evening, at an early hour, the
advance guard, consisting of detachments from
Boston and home Branches" left the city on
a transport for the Portland Light, via Ferry
Village, where it was expected scart" would
be in readiness to convey them to the camp
ground, but, being disappointed in this, start
ed off to "foot-it," but unfortunately lost their
way in the darkness by taking long road
which brough the disconsolate pilgrims out in
the rear of the cemetery, near the meeting
house and on gaining the right were picked up
by member just driving over in his wagon.
Not being room enough to stow both detach-
ments into the vehicle portion were mount
ed on the horse a la position. sa la
The advance guard were not the only mem
bers that came to grief on this eventful night.
The choir belonging to tie club, having been
engaged to sing at Brunswick on that even
ing, started from that town at a late hour to
ride to the camp after the concert, and not
being acquainted with the roads, found them
selves, after several hours ride, near S. W.
Bend, or Powna, which information they
obtained by climbing guide-post and reading
the board by the light Of a luciier match-> I'm
derAthese circumstances, the "orchestra" was
SO demoralized that it barely reached Portland
in season to join the main body, which left at
S A. M, and arrived at the camp about 6
O'Clock, where the colors and in ,ignias were set
and everything in readiness for their recep-
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{ Breakfast being disposed Of, the members
were called to order at s O'Clock for the regu-
lar business. The first in order was the read
ing of the record, which, by the. way, was SO
poetic" that the Secretary was accused of
taking advantage Of his position to Clog rolp
for reelection aae8 s5sita .isas 3 ~ s.i
Next came reading of resolutions. A series
of resolutions were offered to the memory of
deceased member, Bro. Weatherbee, followed
by dirse by the quartette. Also, resolutions
of sympathy for the Commissary General, who
was prevented from being present by recent
accident, having previously united his for
tunes with an eaccidentap insurance com
pany. aeia.ase.s 79aasi
Theiresolutions and reports were followed
by "Auld Lang Syne," after which the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year
N. w Ellsworth, Commissary; F. E. Pray
Secretary; George B. Eaton, Secretary of the
Boston Branch; G.. G. Tolman, Treasurer;
William P. Chase and John L. Shaw, Fire.
men; Samuel Thurston and George L. Perry,
Waterlnen; F. H. Cloyes, Steward; II. S. Ed
wards, Potato-slicer.
A vote Of thanks was passed to the retiring
officers, and a committee appointed to revise
the roll Of members which completed the reg
were INDUCED in till dinner time. The dinner
was the s'Seature" of the day, embracing many
"arair" delicacies, including Baked Beans. We
have been requested to publish the aBill of
Fare" but must decline for want of space. =
:. After dinner, fine Photographic picture of
the members and the camp grounds was taken
by NJ f. King, Esq, of this city
The usual sports and games were INDUCED
in until supper was announced, when dis
tinguished guest was introduced, said to be
(. Mrs. Jefferson D., but not being personally
acquainted with that female, we cannot vouch
for the identity, and can only say that it was
somebody distinguished" who at one time
threatened to "hurt somebody until Shaw,
exercising his usual gallant discretion, divided
his watermelon with the Lady in hoops.
After supper, which lasted for three hours
or more, Shaw proposed to eat the balance of
the burberry pies for lunch, = to make up for
what was destroyed by the warning elements"
the year previous. After lunch, the tent was
struck and packed, and the Cunners took their
departure, with three cheers for the Light
Keeper who had shown so much attention
to the Club on the occasion. Passing the
residence of Capt. Walden, the train was halt
ed, and fine serenade given by the choir to
that distinguished gentleman who, in return,
proposed three cheers for the Cunners, which
was joined with will by the female members
Of the family.
Arriving in town about $50 P. NJ, the Club
was dismissed, and repaired to their several
homes well pleased with the festivities of the
20th Anniversary.
Az ,aoeN ~ ONE OF THEM.