The Portland daily press., 1876-07-31
THE VETERAN REUNION.
Official Announcement Of the Pro
gramme.

HEAD QUARTERS ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS,
PORTLAND, July 20, 1876.
To the Executive Committees of the several Regi-
| mental Organizations, and Soldiers and Sailors
Of Maine, generally:
The Association of Maine Soldiers and Sail
ors, organized with a view to bring together the
veterans who served in the late rebellion, in a
grand celebration on the Centennial year OF
our nations existence, having through its Elk
ecutive Committee, completed arrangements fol
| a general re union at Portland on the 9th and
10th of August, 1876, the following programme
| is announced tor the information aud guidance
of all intending to be present:
Members upon arrival in Portland on the
afternoon of August 9th. are requested to re-
port Immediately at the headquarters of the
Executive Committee, Grand Army Hall,
corner of Congress aud Casco streets, where
they can procure tickets for the reunion, and
be assigned to their respective regimental
organizations. Special provision will be made
for those who are not connected with existing
veteran associations.
AT six o'clock in the evening the line will be
formed in front of Grand Army Hall, and the
column under command of Major Gen. Cham
berain, President of the association, will march
to the steamer at Portland Pier, and embark
for Little Chebeague Island at z o'clock, where
it las been decided to hold the camp fire, in-
stead of City Hall, as announced in the circular
of the Executive Committee.
The committee has secured for the occasion,
Yale's mammoth tent, capable of holding 1000
persons; and suitable camp equipage will be
provided to enable all desiring to do SO to re-
main upon the islands during the night and
thereby avoid hotel expenses in Portland.
Those intending to spend the night at the
island must provide themselves with blankets
or overcoats. Immediately after the camp fire,
the steamer will return to the city.
On the morning of August 10th, members in
the city and all arriving by the early trains and
boats, will report directly to the island steamer
at Portland Pier which will start for the
islands at o'clock. Upon arrival breakfast
to II o'clock. From II to II o'clock the sew
eral regimental associations will hold their
annual meetings. From II until o'clock will
be devoted TO the usual amusements, incident
to an island excursion.
At2 o'clock grand clam bake will be served
AT clock the line will be formed for dress
parade, Immediately after which the tents will
be struck, and at o'clock the steamer will
leave for the city, arriving in season for COM
rades to take the evening train for home.
Invitations have been extended to the gener-
al officers of volunteers and the regular army,
who commanded Maine regiments during the
war, to participate in the festivities of the oc.
cason, and it is expected that large number
of them will be present.
The camp fire will be under the direction Of
Bosworth Post No. 2, G. A. r., of Portland.
The breakfast at the island will be provided by
Mr.. j. E. Jenks and the clam bake under the
supervision of Capt. William Trefethen.
The Maine Central and Grand Trunk rail-
roads will issue tickets at the several stations
on their line to Portland and return for one
fare; also the Bangor & Machias Steamboat
Co., except from Rockland, from (which point
the fare will be $1.75. The Eastern, Boston &
Maine. Portland & Ogdensburg and Portland
q Rochester railroads, will issue free return
n nyuhn
their roads, and pay full fare one way. The re-
turn tickers will be delivered at committee
headquarters, when the members purchase their
reunion tickets.
The general committee have secured the SER
vices OF Chandler's Band of Portland, to furn-
lsh music for all occasions connected with the
reunion.
Tickets to include fare to the islands and re-
turn, camp fire Aug. 8, and breakfast and clam
bake Aug. 10th, $L75, and it is important that
members should procure them immed lately up
on arrival, to avoid delay and confusion at the
boat.
Those intending to be present are notified
that the reunion as announced herein, will
take place without regard to weather. as ample
shelter has been provided at the islands, both
for the camp fire and the excursion of the day
following.
By order of MAJ. GEN. CHAMBERLAIN,
President Of the Association.
Lieut.. CHAs w. ROBERTS,
Adj't and Secretary
THE MAINE VETERANS IN BOSTON.
An adjourned meeting of the resident mem
bers of several of the Maine regiments and
batteries in the war of the rebellion was held
on Saturday evening, at the Lancers' armory
Boston, Tor the purpose of making further ar
engagements for the grand reunion of the Maine
veterans in this city ON the 9th, 10th and 18th
Of August. Col. G. M. Atwood occupied the
chair, and there was very large attendance
The committee reported in favor of forming a
regimental organization, of securing a band,
and having distinguishing badge. The re-
port having been accepted and adopted, the
following officers were chosen: Colonel, NJ B.
Lakeman; lieutenant colonel, Charlet F. King
major, John FL. Roberts; adjutant, Prescott
Chamberlain; surgeon, DR.. III. G. White; quar-
termaster, G. M. Atwood; chaplain, Rev. j. f.
Lowering. The officers were appointed COM
mttee on invitations. Col. Roberts introduced
the subject of forming permanent organiza-
ton and strongly advocated it, when it was
voted to organize in such manner, the Organi-
cation to be called the Maine Veteran Associa.
ton Of Mass aChusetts, and committee of ten
was appointed to report list of officers and a
constitution and bylaws at the next meeting
From the large attendance at this meeting, and
the enthusiasm which prevailed, it is safe to
predict that large delegation will come from
Boston. In the course of the meeting Chap
lain Lowering made short but .Estirring and
patriotic address. The next meeting will be
held at the Lancers' armory on Monday even.
inp AuuuSt 9TH at o'clock whan tick efs w i'll
be in readiness for transportation, etc.