Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-01-30
them my sincere acknowledgements for the credit

them my sincere acknowledgements for the credit
they have incidentally reflected upon me by SO
thoroughly Justfying my selection of them for
their respective positions and for their uniform
courtesy to me. / shall always remember with
pleasure the friendly relations, the true spirit Of
comradeshp that have attended our association.
| Whatever credit may be bestowed for the smooth
working of the department machinery is dne to
them.
| Although no reports are made of the observance
of Memorial Day, it is o matter of common knowl.
edge that its impressive soemnities celebra-
ted throughout the State with no diminuton of
that respectful homage due the memory of our
dead, of that interest of the great of the peo-
pie. and of that fervent spirit of grateful remem-
srance and pride that have characterized every
recurrence Of this great national holiday since its
inception. The Grand Army can justly take pride
in this institution of Memorial Day and its appro-
pirate observances, and regard with great satisfac
ton the general acceptance with which the day
and its ceremonials have been received by a
patriotic people as an occasion for renewing their
thankfIlness for the salvation Of our beloved
country from the hidcous dangers that menaced
it, and an expression ofthe Indebtedness ofrespect
honor and loving memory that will remain I'M
cancelled so long the Union exists, a monument
OF the heroic purpose and unquesuonlng self sacil-
fee Of The thousands upon thousands 81 OF brave
| comrades who followed its bright flag to the
death.
While it is conceded universally, | believe, to
be our right and privilege, as having instituted
the day and as being the only association Of sol.
diers embracing all ranks and extending over the
whole country, to take the lead in the exercise Of
Memorial Day it seems tome that we should take
the utmost care not to allow the day to be mar.
rowed down to a mere Grand Army holiday and
to that end should invite and employ the coopera-
ton of the whole people. There are indications
of its being considered in that restricted character
and / regard it as a matter Of great Importance
that the Grand Army should protest against such
estimation of it and should signify its wish of and
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been benefited in that grand service commemora-
tive of the common loss in the struggle TO secure
a common good.
From the Assistant Adjutant Generals report
| make the following abstract Whole number
of Posts in the State, 90 gain during the year 3
Comrades admitted during the year; by transfer
IA; reinstatement 49, Losses during the year. by
honorable discharge 23s transfer 10; dropped from
rolls ll9; died 10; suspended IA remaining sus-
pended 1872. Number Of members at the last en-
campment 1916; Present number, ll5j; net gain
1903.
The Quarteimaster Generals report shows cash
on hand at close Of last year SlS623. Receipts Of
year, Sj4s.o7. Total S734 80. Discussed during
the year S303 %. Cash on hand $500.
The Inspector w. H. Pennell, made a report
showing the condition Of the several Posts in the
Department. The Judge Advocate also made a
brief report. The medical Director not being
present report was made.
The several reports were accepted and paced on
file
The following motions were made and adopted ;
10 ay the Inspector, Assistant Adjutant Cen
cIal and Quartermaster General the same salaries
| as Last year; that the Quartcrmaster General fur
nish blanks to Posts at the expense of the Depart
ment; that the next Encampment be held with
Folsom Post at Auburn.
The Encampment then proceeded 10 clfct otti-
GERS for the ensuing year, as follows:
Grand Commander, Selden Conner of Au-us
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