The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-08-06
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CAMP HENRY P. LORD.
Aunnct 9Th 1879

r~r~r-~ August 9th, 1873.
A glorious morning ushered in the 28th ami
versary of the Veterans. Soon after o'clock
there was a mastering of the members at the
reservoir. Tolman's doors were found hospita-
bly thrown open, as usual, and his lady in wait
ing to dispense steaming cup of coffee and a
bit to 'stay the stomach" which proved most
accountable. The older members were generally
sharp on time, but there were loiterers. How
ever. in good time Lawrence drove up with his
spirited span, and soon, with a parting cheer to
our hostess, we were en- route for the old camp
ground, where in 1S45 the V. c. AS first cele-
brated. -, r..
After leaving town we passed continuous
string of vehicles, from the one horse wagon TO
the OK team, freighted with potatoes, which
satisfied us that there was no danger OF a ram
inc in the land" On our way stop was maze
in front of the mansion of that ola sea-uos,
Capt. Walden, who had flung the stars anu
stripes to the breeze in honor OF the day' Al
ter singing "My Country" and Aud Lang
Syne" and giving a round of cheers, all OF
which were gracefully acknowledged, we drove
IN stoppipg a moment at Thompsons while the
'band played"
ATT o'clock we reached Portland Head, and
received a cheering welcome from the advance
guard, who had come over the night previous
and had the marquee pitched in readiness.
Breakfast of course was the 1irst thing in or
der, and soon with sharpened appetites the
bountifully supplied table was surrounded, and
fnll justice you may be sure, was done to the
feast spread before us. Athletic exercises fol-
lowed as ''settler" to breakfast after which
at the prescribed hour, the meeting was held
for the transaction of business.
The reading of the records was the first thing
in order, which was listened to with more than
ordinary interest, frequent bursts of laughter
and applause interrupting the reader. AT the
close three cheers and tiger were given to
past Secretary Ross, now of Philadelphia, and
who to the regret of all was unavoidably pre-
vented from being with us. A Geographic de-
spltch was sent to him, containing the greet
ings of the Association. The report Of the
Treasurer indicated the pecuniary affairs of the
club to be in flattering condition.
At the conclusion of the reading of the re-
ports, on motion Of Smith it was voted that
the camp be named in honor and memory of
our deceased brother, Henry P. Lord, Esq.,, late
City Treasurer.
The election of officers then took place. with
the following result: r--s- .r,...
brose Merrill, Treas. Charles Cook, Secretary;
VIM. A. Winship, Steward; C. Q. Tolman. E.
T. Staples, Firemen; +. E. Pray, Samuel
Thurston, Watermen; Geo. b. Eaton, P. s.;
Henry E. Edwards, Secretary Boston Branch.
The business of the meeting over, mirth
ruled the passing hours. Each one amused
himself according to the bent of his inclina-
ton, and games, song and story helped to while
away the time, and to create an appetite for
dinner, which was served at o'clock. Mean
while the amiable S. E. Spring, Esq, honorary
member, was greeted with hearty cheers, and
his genial presence as ever gave a new impetus
to the general hilarity.
After the feast of fat things at dinner. came
the feast of reason and flow of soul. If laug h
ter favors digestion, the dinner of to day must
have been thoroughly digested. A very pleas
ant episo lie occurred at the table, viz: the pre-
sentation of an exceedingly beautiful bouquet
from little Mabel, the granddaughter of the
club, which was the admiration of all, and for
which unanimous vote of thanks was passed.
1t was also announced that another grand
father was added to the list of venerables, and
the health of Master George Manning. the
sons son of brother Geo. b. Eaton was pledged
with all the honors.
Music, mirth and jollity were the order of
the afternoon. At the going down of the sun
the solemn and mysterious initiatory rites are
to be performed, but as the express is about
leaving, no account can be given Of them.
Your reporter is delighted to state that thus
far we have had no visitation of the terrible
mosquito plague of last year, in consequence of
which there has been less degree of profanity
in camp than was heard at Pleasant Cove.
Pic.