Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-20
Old sixth Regimen, tennion,

The eleventh annual reunion of the surviving
members Of the Old Sixth Regiment, NJ V. NJ,
the first body of volunteers in the field at the
outbreak of the war Of the rebellion, took place
at Acton Centre yesterday The day was a
beautiful one, and an exceedingly pleasant
time was enjoyed. The veterans of Co. G, Wor-
eester Light Infantry, under command of Capt.
George W. Prouty, met those from Boston, Co.
X, Capt. W. I. Sampson commanding, at West
Concord station, and they were Joined by the
five companies from Lowell and by those from
Acton, Lawrence, Stoneham and Groton, at Ac-
ton station, on the birmingham and Lowell
railroad, at about nine O'Clock A. NJ. From Ac-
ton station the veterans were escorted by
the Davis Guards" of Acton, Capt.
Robbins commanding, to Acton Centre,
which they reached little before ten
O'Clock, after a pleasant march of two or
three miles. The Davis Guards were aecompan-
led by the Acton brass band, eighteen pieces,
Geo. Bryant leader, and the Lowell companies
by the American brass band of that city, the
regimenta band of the Old Sixth on their march
through Baltimore, April 10, 1861. The Lowell
veterans were under command of Col Alpha b.
Farr, the president of the association, who went
out originally as adiutant Of the regiment The
Lawrence veterans were accompanied by Col b.
F. Watson, who went out originally as lieuten-
ant colonel of the regiment.
The veterans, on their approach to the COM
mon, were welcomed with sautes of artillery.
The monument to Captain Isaac Davis Sergeant
Abner Hosmer and James Hayward the first
three martyrs in the opening battle of the reyo-
luton, April 10, 1875 which stands upon the
common, was appropriately decorated with the
American colors, as was also the town hall, in
which the meeting was held and other public
buildings.
The meeting was called to order by Col. Farr,
president of the association, and after other
routine business officers of the association for
the year ensuing were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Col A. B. Farr of Lowell; vice presidents,
Capt. W. S. Sampson Of Boston ,Iaud Capt. Geo
w. Prouty of Worcester; secretary, Lieutenant
Marshall of LOWELL treasurer, Col. Melvin Beal
of Lawrence; finance committee, Capt. Daniel
futile of Acton, Watson A. Hayes of Stoneham,
c. P. Trumbul of Boston. After the business
meeting in the forenoon, march was taken
around the village, escort duty being performed
as from the depot, and the order of the Compa-
mics the same as during the war, and a dirge
was performed by the regimenta band in front
of the monument upon the common The
veterans were then escorted to the lower
town hall, where an elegant entertain
ment was provided by the selectmen of
the town. The guests were welcomed
by James E. Billings, chairman of the board of
selectmen, and after grace had been invoked by
Rev. Charles Babbage of Pepperell, chaplain of
the regiment the company set to and soon dis.
posed of the good things before them They
then repaired again to the hall above, where the
speaking exercises of the afternoon took place.
Colonel Farr presided and eloquent speeches
in response to calls were made by several com
rades. Among those present were FIVE veteran
survivors of the war of 1872, the oldest eighty
seven years of age, to whom patriotic allusion
was made by several Of the speakers.
This was one of the largest and most interest
ing meetings ever held by the association. Of
the 40 members upon the books of the secre-
tary, 152 were present and responded to their
names. The speaking was interspersed with
excellent music by the two bands, and singing
by the glee club, of which DIR. n. Smith, sur
geon of the regiment, is leader.
The meeting adjourned about five O'Clock p
NJ, to meet next year in Stoneham.