The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-16
ITY INTELLIGENC NOE.
TBE RESERVE ASSOCIATION.
Tho Annual Reunion TO-dOy-Interest-
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ing Exercises.
The exercises of the annual reunion of the
Pennsylvania Reserve Association commenced
at g O'Clock this morning, at horticultural Hall
The Philadelphia branch of this association have
been making extensive preparations for some
time past for this event. Under their direction,
the place of meeting was most beautifully
draped and ornamented in honor of the occasion.
The stage was hung with a canopy of flags, and
under this was miniature encampment, with
tents pitched, arms stacked, and accoutrements
hanging about in convenient localities. Over
the stage were the portraits of the officers of
the society, and on either side of the speakers
desk were stationed two brass field pieces,
Surmounted by regimental flags. The gallery
front was decorated with bunting, silk flags,
and appropriate devices containing the names
of various battles and notices, and tt 3 end of
the hall was likewise heavily draped. A large
band was stationed in the gallery during the
entire day, to discourse music at intervals.
At 5 o'clock this morning the Philadelphia
branch met at Broad and Chestnut streets, and
proceeded to the West Philadelphia depot to
meet the Pittsburg delegation, which arrived at
that time, and escort them to their quarters.
After having Oreakfasted the delegation reached
the hall about 1917 o'clock. They numbered
about one hundred men, and their quarters were
at the st. Cloud Hotel. Delegations were also
present from Williamsport, Lock Haven, and
other points. The officers of the organization
for the past year were:-Presdent, Andrew G.
Curtin; Vice President, William McCandess;
Treasurer, Colonel John P. Taylor; Recording
Secretary, Anthony Laws; Corresponding Sec
y, IL.
The business meeting was held at II o'clock
A. M, 10 o'clock being the hour, but it being
delayed by the absence of General Meade. The
General arrived upon the ground few minutes
before the meeting, and was greeted with pro-
longed applause.
In the absence of the President aud First
Vice-President, the meeting was called to order
by General Barnes, who called upon Rev. J. j.
Pomeroy, chaplain of the Sd Division, to offer
prayer.
General Meade was then unanimously elected
and on taking the chair received the heartiest
applause.
The General returned his thanks in a short
speech. He expressed his great regret at not
having been present ut the hour of 10 o'clock.
On account of absence from the city until late
hour last night he was not made acquainted with
the time of meeting. He expressed himself as
heartily member OF the association, though he
was only q honorary member. He said that
whenever he saw meeting of the Reserve Asso-
clation advertised he would be sure to be on
hand. The Pennsylvania Reserves were the
first command that the General held in the late
war,and from which he was promoted to higher
offices.
The minutes of the previous meeting, held
last year at Lock Haven, Pa, were read by the
secretary, Anthony Laws, and approved.
communication was read from Governor
Geary, expressing regret at his inability to
attend; also another from Mayor Fox, stating
that he would be happy to accept of the invita-
tion and be present IN the evening; also another
from Colonel William McCandless, expressing
regret for necessary absence.
A recess of fifteen minutes was then taken to
enable the members to pay their annual dues,
and enable the members to consult as to nomi-
nations for officers to serve during the ensuing
year.
After the recess report was made from each
regiment, containing nominations for directors
for the ensuing year.
The following were the nominations, and
were unanimously elected
rarner Ps RSS nsd RnScl l. T. Coates PrvAes H.
Second Regiment,,Prvate Charles Dovine, Lieuteu,
s5nhs RsgTSat Iiouten'nt
FSnrth R9giment-Private William A. Billigs Private
Fifth Resiment-Oolo j. A. Maofarren, Sergeant
joseph @ 1 MaephorsS9n Captain Harry PaKS9n
HsnmanH GOi0nel Dxon u T. D9n'on rrV"'o isaac
Seventh kesiment-O gtain John Janison, Private W.
Eshth Resi@ent5 5orPOPsi Pf H. Larke, Sergeant E.
Ninth Regiment Captain George H. Bennors, Captain
Tenth Regment-Captain George Norris, Captain Edw.
Eleventh Regiment Colonel Daniel s. Porter, Colonel
RSs %s kRSGy G0R25H A. g on%n V5r Private John
Kelley, Major j. H. Lucas.
Thrtss1tA j. WgSh General
Artillery-Pryate S k MacGinns Private @. B. Brock
Cavalry j. F. Taylor Captain Theodore Stuck
On motion of Colonel William B. Mann, it
was decided to create an additional yice-presi-
dent.
The Board of Directors then retired to nomi-
nate officers to serve for the ensuing year, and a
recess was taken until they should be ready to
report.
The directors nominated the following, who
were unanimously elected by acclamatiOn:--
President-Ex Governor A. G. Curtin.
First Vice Presdent-Colonel w. X. Hartshorn.
Second Vice, e,President.Colonel jesse Merrill.
Thnd Vice President-Sergeant Donnellv.
Corresponding Secretary-ColoHel Jonn H. Tassart
Captain William p. Mcclellan was appointed
orator for the next annual meeting. Adjourned
until o'clock P. NJ.
The Meeting This Afternoon.
At o'clock this afternoon a large number of
ladies and gentlemen assembled in Horticultural
Hall to listen to the annual Grafton before the
Reserve Association, which was delivered by
General Ent. We thus summarize it,
Grafton by General Wellington II. Ent.
Comrades Of the Reserves:-The friendships
formed around the camp-ires on the Potomac the
Rappahannock, and the James lind in this reunion
fun expression. Your presence, the firm grip the
kindly greeting, but true reflections OF tnat sym
pathy and manly affection which was generated Ia
your breasts while together lighting the battles OF
your country, and which, while stimulating all the
mainder OF your lives friends.
IL Is lifting reward for the privations, the hard
ships and su1ierings OF years spent IN the held that
a thrill of pleasure is enjoyed in the clasping OF
hands with another who has had like experience
And it matters not in what field he served for the
men who fought III virginia, the great southwest,
along the coast OF the Atlantic, were all actuated
by an honest purpose; were, as soldiers, equally
meTitorious, and are to-day untedly friends. And,
paradOXeal as it may at first appear, 1t is this re-
gard for men who have faced the storm OF battle
which impels us to extend the hand OF fellowship
TO the soldier who fought on the other side. This
Is why to-day exConfederate soldiers OF every grade
Ou py Federal appointment, positions OF trust and
hOnoI; 1t Is why score OF them occupy seats in
the congress OF the United States; why aO eX-
Conlederate general was taken into the Cabinet
councls OF the Government, and why one OF the
most lucrative positions in the whole Southern