Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-15

were so far changed as to allow the committee
of arrangements to call the annual meeting at
any time that they may think proper. Hereto
fore the meeting has been held on the anuiver-
sary of the battle Of Kinston and the march to
Goldsboro. 1t is proposed to have the ladies at
the next gathering, TO devote the day instead of
the night to it, and, if practicable, to give an
excursion to some desirable spot, probably dur
ing the summer months-possibly on the ami
versary OF the incorporation Of the regiment
with the Potomac army, in its Maryland cam
paign.
The supper prepared by Mr.. Thrall, Or those
who arc associated with him in the management
Of the Bay State house, was one of the best,
and was admirably served. The literary eXer-
cises were more than usually interesting, and it
was generally conceded to have been the very
best meeting Of the organization that has yet
been held, since their campaign days, nearly
nine years ago. Dr. Jewett the surgeon of the
regiment, took the chair on his election TO the
presidency, and after the records of the last
meeting were read by the secretary, Stephen c.
Earle, the literary ball was opened by Gen. A.
P. L. Sprague, colonel of the regiment, who
spoke eloquently to the following sentiment:
The Flty-frst regmCnt-After serving faith
fully in the field till the expiration of its term of
service, il turned back from its homeward jour
ney on hearing Of Gen. Lees invasion of Penn
syVanla, aud volunteered its services, which
were accepted, until the last armed rebel was
driven across the Potomac
The regular tOaSts were responded to in the
following ORDER John c. Burlcy Of Wales, of
Co. f, tor ''the rank and fle;" A. G. Biscoe,
Esq, Of Westboro of Co. L, Camp life at the
Worcester barracks" G. N, Hair of this city, of
Co. c, for the "proyoSt guard" J. Stewart
Brown OF this city, the adutant for the field
and staff; L. A. Wood of this city, captain of
Co. A, "rhe Protectors of Morehead City;"
George W. Prouty of this city, captain of the
color company, "Ihe military camp on Boguc
Sound;" Edwin Brown of this city, "Ihe cap
ture of Maryland Heights" John S. Baldwin of
this city, captain of Co +, "Our lamented
dead" L, NJ. Thayer of Providence, captain of
Co. |, 'The music and poetry Of the 51st;" Gen.
Il. +. Chamberlain, sergeant of Co. A, distant
views Of Fort Macon; Henry Glazier of Co, A,
"commissary business off Cape Hatteras, and
at lIarpcr's Ferry; Col. J. NJ. Studley of Prov
idencc, Life at Newport barracks, North Caro-
lima; DR.. Jewett OF Fitchburg, "The sanitary
camp at Deep Gully, and the raid on Shacke
ford Banks" Speeches were also made by
Lieut.. Packard Of Co. /; G. S. Jourdan of Graf
ton, lieutenant of Go. L; Capt. Geo. L. Barton,
the regimental sergeant major; Stephen C.
Earle, and W. H. Estey, Lieut.. j. o. Bemis Of
Co. c, and Z. D. Mcfarland of Co. F.
The death OF Lieut.. Luther Bigelow Of Com
pauy & called forth remarks appreciatiye of his
rare qualities, and the customary resolutions of
sorrow and coincidence were adopted. An i'm
promptu glce club did good service during the
evening", singing with enlivening effect
between the speeches, Marching through Geor-
gia," Tramp, Tramp" "Bmgo," America
and other music appropriate to the occasion.
Letters were read from Col. Higgnson of New
port, Edward Carpenter of Amesbury, Lieut. G.
W. Dodd of Paxton, regretting their inability
to b. present. After toasting "the health of cur
generous and gentemanly host, George Thrall,"
the annual gathering was closed by The singing
Of "Auld Lang Syne," in which all joined.