The Portland daily press., 1875-08-13
"1St-lOTH-20TH.v
The Veterans Make n Day of it-CordiaI
Observation-Disclosures

The regular excursionlst would have voted yes.
terday one of the worst possible for successfully
pursuing his seasons business. 1t rained when
it did not drizzle. The thick fog which was sc
dense that it would have lost little of its vol.
ume had it been changed to ice. was warm and
seemed to stick to everything. The 1st-10th
29th veterans, however, are not fastidious
about the weather. They have seen four years
of the worst with occasional showers of lead
They had fixed upon August 18th for their re-
union and so trivial a circumstance as rain
storm could not deter them. At 9 IL a. m. the
line was formed, and headed by the old regi-
mental band, under the leadership of Chandler
of this city, and johnson of Lewiston, the route
was taken for Portland Pier, where they EN-.
barked on the steamer Charles Houghton. The
association turned out about 175 men, and as
they marched through the streets attracted as
much, if not more attention, than ten times
the number of militia with snowy uniforms.
The boat left the wharf Immediately upon
the arrival of the association, and proceeded to
Tiefethen's Landing, arriving there In due sea-
son. Upon disembarking the band took up a
position in front of the Montreal House, and
favored the guests with some of their best mu-
sic (Which was good, though they had not
played together, and some had not played at
all, for twelve years.. In q short time break.
fast was served, consisting of baked beans,
chowder, etc, and the boys fell to with a
will.
After the meal was disposed of the band were
furnished with chairs from the hotel and
played some ten or a dozen pieces-from the
old music books, which were used in the reg-
mental band. Many a heart throbbed faster
while listening to the cd familiar tunes, and
many eyes were slightly dimmed with tears,
though, perhaps, no one would own up to it.
The famous "bag-pipe" piece was played with
all the old-time vigor, and ELECTED rounds of
applause.
Target shooting was next in order. A new
Evans repeating rifle was used. which can be
fired thirty-four times without re-loading.
Some excellent shots were made, and some
were made that were not excellent-in fact,
they made the scorer, who stood some twenty
yards from the target, move still further off.
The first prize, silver fruit basket, was won
by Leonard Eustis, ga well known typo" of
this city; the second, silver cup, by T. A.
Thorne of Lewiston.
In the auger brigade, the prize, silver vase,
was taken by VIM. A. Pcarce of this city.
At p. m. the business meeting was called
and officers chosen for the ensuing year. Fol-
lowing is the list: President, Chas. II. Me.
serve; Vice Presidents, H. R. Sargent, Gran
vile Blake H. N. Millett, g. d. Fillebrown;
Surgeon, George ]. Northrop; Quarter master,
W. s. Dodge; Commissary Serg't, Alex Ball;
Chaplain, l. G. Jordan Historian and Treas
urer, j. M. Gould; Executive Committee, G.
L. Beal, w. II. Pencil, J. S. Douglass Maj.
E. M. Shaw Of Lewiston delivered an eulogy
on Capt. Stevens, formerly Of West Gardiner,
who died September 8, 1874 Three cheers
were given for the band, and three for Chand.
Ter, who responded in neat little speech.
After the meeting the men formed in square
with the band in the centre, and patriotic songs
were sung, to the accompaniment of the mu-
sic.
About this time longing eyes were cast to-
wards the clam bake, and about o'clock Mr..
Trefethen and his assistants began to uncover
it. A grand rush was made for the tables, and
those who preferred it, took their dishes and
filed them from the pile. There was enough
and to spare, and it was good. So much time
was spent in discussing the contents of the
bake, that by the time every one had eaten
enough, it was time for the boat to be along to
convey the party to the city, in order to &C.
commodate those residing out of town, and who
had to take the trains. The boat arrived on
time, and giving three cheers and "tiger'' for
Trefethen, the boys embarked for home. tired
but happy. The Association, on landing,
marched to Grand Army Hall, the band play
ing "Rally Round the Flag and Marching
Thro' Georgia." all hands joining in the
chorus.
Altogether, the reunion was one of the most
successful that has taken place, and if the
weather had proved favorable, would have
been more largely attended. The ladies, es-
pecially, did not turn out very strong, though
there were quite number present. The men,
bers of this association are widely scattered
some of them coming a long distance to attend
this reunion. Among these we noticed Col.
J. S. Fillebrown, formerly of Auburn, but for
q number of years resident of Columbia, s.
G., and DR.. Geo. j. Northrop of Marquette,
Mich.