Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-08-05
Meetin. Of the Third Maine Regiment
AssocintiOn.

The second reunion of the surviving comrades
of the noble cid Third Maine Regiment was held
at Bath, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of
this week. On Wednesday afternoon at 80
o'clock, the business meeting was held, and the
following officers chosen
President-Moses b. I.akeman.
Vice Presdents-Col H. G. Staples Lieut.. Col.
c. A. l.. Sampson, DR.. Geo. +. Brickett.
Secretary-C. ii. Greeneaf.
Corresponding Secretary-Dr T. llldreth.
Troasurer-George s. Fuller.
The meeting was followed by a street parade,
beaded by the Bath Band, Fen. q. Barker, leader,
who did all in bls power to make the reunion
success. A pleasant call was made at the Or
phans' Home. The boys were very much I'M
pressed with the fine appearance OF the little wants
who find so comfortable home, and cannot too
highly recommend the institution 20 the fostering
care OF the State.
In the evening the comrades gathered at City
Hall, where banquet was spread, provided by
the citizens of Bath The hail was deliberately
and tastefully decorated with flags and the differ
ent corps badges of the army, and the names OF
battles in which the old Third Maize participated.
That of 'Chantlly" was draped in mourning, as
at that battle Gen. Phil Carney, beloved of the
regiment. was mortally wounded. 1t was expect
ed His Honor, the Mayor would preside, but ow-
ing to recent Affections, he could not be present,
and Col. I.akeman presided in his stead. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DR.. kingsoury of the 18th Ill.
After partaking of the bountiful supply provided,
order called and Joseph Nj. Hayes, Esq, OF
Bath announced as toast master
A few happy remarks were made by Rev. f. W.
Prebe of Co. A. and he delivered an original
poem, most humorous production
The following toasts were Offer ed and responded
to by the gentlemen named;
The Army and Navy-In war our defence
MAY their arms always be vctorious.-Capt. &,
l.. Morse.
Our Flag.-l.ong may it wave ever prosper
Gus, peacef and loyal people.-Rev VIM Hart,
Sd New ok
The State of Mainc-Always loyal-May her
sons in peace be as prosperous as they were brave
in hattle.-Dr Fuller.
The City of Bath.--Re nowred fer her fine
wooden vessels. If she is ever called upon to
furnish vessels for war purpose,-shell give them
"Goss."-Capt. G. {. Goss.
The Pross--Ihe great commonor May its in
tlpence be always for the rght.-Rev. w. w.
Nutting.
Departed Comrades Their memories will ever
remain green in the heats Of all luvers Of their
country.-Charles IL. Treat, Esq.
The Old Third Maine-From Bull Run TO Cold
| Harbor- always at the Fiont-May her members
| be as true to their duties in peace, AS they were
LOYAL, patriotic and brave in the feld.-Col Lake
man.
Our Centennial Year-May we of 1876 be as
! true to our country as the heroes Of l116.-llcn
| Joshua Nye Centennial Commissioner
The Great West Shoulder to shoulder with
| the East they stood REV. DIR. Kingsbnry.
| During the evening fine music was rendered by
the Bath Quartette Club, consisting of Messrs
HYDE, Ballou, Rice and Welch, who were often
called'upon to answer second call. Joseph Il
, Berry, ESD was called upon ana responded win
| the song, "Onr Flag is There
After all had retired to their homes, the band
serenaded Col. NJ. Is. Lake man, at the residence
of Col. Chas. A. l.. Sampson, whose guest he was
| On Thursday the fragment of the old regiment
made an excursion to Cox's Head on the
steamer Henry Morrison where they INDUCED in
clam bake about one hundred comrades partici-
pating. The eXcursionists returned to Bath IN
season to take the trains for home. All were de-
| lighted with the reunion, and with TIE way IN
which they were entertained by the good people Of
| Bath. The next reunion will be held at Gardiner
on the LIST Wednesday of September, 1871