New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-18
GALA DAYS AT VEST POINT
THE GRADUATES REUSIoN-PROF. DAvIEs's AID
DREss-THE ANNUAL DINNER.

DREss-THE ANNUAL DINNER.
| WEST POINT, June 17.-Gala week closed to-
day with the departure Of the Glass of 1870 in citizens
dress for their homes and the first annual reunion OF
the Association of Graduates OF the Military Academy
About co Alumni, representing every section OF the
Union and more than 20 different classes assembled in
the chapel this afternoon and shortly after 2, were
| called TO order by Prof D. H. Mahan. The Rev. n. s.
Harris conducted the opening devOOns and the roll was
then called by classes The oldest graduates present
we're Simon willard Of Boston, and Prof Charles Davies
Of West Point class of 1885, and ex-GOv. Joshua Baker
of louisiana class of Other graduates OF note were
Dr. Francis ynton Gen Cullom, Gen. Casey Gen Cross
man. Gen Hagner Gen. Morrell, Gen. Webb, Gen. VIM
ton Gen. Greene Gen. Nele Of New-York, Gen. "rght
OF Ohio Gen. Hammond Of California, Gen. MOTIFS oI
Indiana, and Mayor Prentiss OF Bangor, Me- uen'
Grant Gen. Mcclellan and others, who we're expected
were unable to attend The Oldest graduate simon VII
lard should have presided, according 10 tne 1ons
ton but he requested 10 be excused on account vi y.
health Prof Charles Davies thereupon escorted 70
me chair by Messrs Young and CaproD, and addressed
the graduates as follows!
PROF. DAvIEs's ADDRESS.
FELLOW CITIZENS The duty Of presiding at onr social
gatherings has been assigned by regulation to the senior
graduate present In consequence Of his declining de-
wolves on me- in behalf Of each for ALL and OF all Tor eac
TO give you hearty welcome to this, the first annual
meeting of the associated Alumni Of the Military Acade-
my. fApplause1 We meet to revive cherished memo
res-o strengthen friendship which can never de- ana
together VOWS Of perpetual aegaHGe 20 our Te
are fAppause The place and the occasion are allke
full of interest Here nature has bestowed her cholcest
gifts Here the grand and the beautiful INSPIRE youth
with nobility. and age with reverence. Here, history
teaches lessons Of patriotism, and science unfqd the
laws of universe Here the battements or KeNOlu-
tonary memory, constructed by washington mere are
me pace, Ttn bv h presence and here his memo
nv and his example acredly cherished Here are de
posted the trophies OF the sangunay struggles OF he
Revolution, Of the battles the war OF lsl2 9t te
OF Mexico and Of the more recent ana more Irp
conflict whose fruits must be peace, fraternity anu
unity Applause To give Interpretation and et
feet 10 these memorials OF the past these nave Dee eSI
we'd on the faces OF the granite rocksBunker Hl YORK
town Vera Cruz, Buena Vista, ana other names OF
that passersby may READ national history am
catch inspiration from nal9naI reh2 Rt we come nor
surroundings we nicer mere tO-uali I ,,i,.rl cd
either recite TO write history. II the Military Ac-
eTadaates IAppiauseI We come together under the
old flag lapplausel dear to every American ie'I 40
hone and ioy ruled the hour-when the reveie IN the
freshness OF the morning awOke us to honorable labor
We come together the scattered members OF house
hold after long separationsome full OF years some
full of hOnors We bring with MS the garlands OF ailt
onate memories for the hOnOed dead who went To ther
from the battlefield, and whose places are vacant
here to-day. We tender warmest sympdheS 10 an
those who walk cheerfully through lie manned ana
disabled that the nation might live The graduates re
bound together the living and the dead by the tender
sympathes of ingenious youth, by the strong ues OF
| noble profession, by the undying love OF common
country and by annual gatherings AZ the place we
so much honor and love- Here the pulses OF personal
mon treasure of us all May this sentiment iii the heart
and guide the life Of every graduate. lApplause.l
At the close Of Prof Dayiess address, Col c. c. Par
sons Secretary OF the Association presented the necro
ogy the Academy for the year ending June H. 1870 III
Guiding the following fourteen deceased graduates The
Rev Roswell Park, D. Second Lieut. VIM. Raw son, Bre-
vet Major GEO. Burroughs, Major VIM H. Chase, Second
Lieut.. A. Tracy Lee, Capt Kenelm Robbins, Breyet
Rrio Con ffiuioI, UcU RUSSELL cuii'ah
Bow,lon. Brevet Maor-Gen James W. Ripley. Major
Gen. George II Thomas apt Henry g. Mnaft2n on DI
Sterling. The Treasurers report was then presented
showing balance favor Of the Association Of over
$1,000, including one $500 United states bond On m3toI
this report accepted aud the Treasurer Prof H. L.
Hendricks was comPiinenItd I0l iHyesIg ino ~ "a
unanimously resolved, that the cordial thanks OF the
graduates OF Military Academy be presented to Gen.
c. W. Culom for his truthful and admirable annals OF
the Academy and Of its graduates. The Association
hereupon adjourned after the reapPontneut ny the
Praert-Breyet BngaherGen Syanu lhayer south Bnree
TdssTProf l. Ksn5rcE LID Wet Point t New York
STfiary-bs'.I liel' R o. - ~ A. Gen r. g. Pitcher Wet
Point NegYos: Prof f. Mahan LLD Wet Point Se4iors
esq Cold Spring NewYoEE BFe7et LeuCo c G. Parsons West
Between and o'clock the Alumni sat down TO their
first annual dinner which served up in the lawn in
front of the West Point Hotel in a handsome pavilion
walled with eyerqeens, ceied and decorated with the
national colors, and adorned with flowers Theodore
Cozzens the West Point Hotel furnished the dinner in
excellent style. and choice wines flowed freely Prof
Davies presided with Simon willard and eX-GOv Baker
at his right and Dr. yintOn and Governor Kembe at
his left Dr. Vinton said grace, and the Academy band
furnished music. Nine regular toass were proposed i'll
Guiding Our Country" Our Flag" The Memory Of
Washington" and " The memories OF cherished
gallant departed brothers" Dr. Vinton responded TO
voluntary toast, The Memory OF our Youth, by reclt
ing DR.. O. W. Holiness poem, " Bill and JOe.' The
representatives Of the were treated with noticeable
hospitality. This evening reception - gwen 10 the
graduates at the superintendent quarters by Gen. and
Mrs. Pitcher. -
The Constitution the Association Of West Point Grad
uaes fixes annual meeting the anniversary Of the
most memorable battle OF the Revolution, the name and
date of which, Bunker Hill, 18th June, 1775 are boldly
carved on rocky bluff the landing. In cOnnec-
ton with this IL is curious coincidence that Gen.
Egbert L. Viele Of the Alumni, born June II,
1925 1.-THE day the cornerstone of Bunker Hill Monument
was ia,D entered West Point June H. lS3, graduated
June H. ls47 and attended to-day June H. 1870 the first
annual reunion OF the West Point Graduates.
Mrs Grant and party and Secretary and Mrs. Belknap
left for Washington this morning and scarcely any dis
tngushed guests save the Alumni are now at the Point