The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-08-07
The Veterans aunnera.


met" assembled ct Thurston's music store,
Free Street Block, all cooked and primed for
their annual excursion. While each one was
in free and easy mood the utmost harmony
prevailed, as beftted the place and occasion.
Fresh interest was given to the occasion by
the appearance Of Brother Ross of Philadelphia,
whose absence for the last two or three years
has been much regretted, and whose presence
was hailed with the heartiest demonstrations.
We had fine drive out, saluting the Walden
mansion in passing with the accustomed
cneers. On reaching the camp ground we
we're most agreeably surprised, thanks to the
forethoueht of Commissary Leach, to find the
tents pitched and awaiting our arrival The
sight oil our new marquee elected the warmest
expressions of qualification and of gratitude
to the donor. It is beauty, and perfect
specimen of the deft handiwork of Leavitt
Its length is 50 feet, with Is feet, with six
foot wall Over the front and rear en-
| frances waves small red fly, or flag, on one
| of which is the representation of a Gunner, on
| the other a Knife and fork, each flag being
snfmOuuted by gilt ball, the whole prese uting
| quite jaunty appearance. On the outside
roof of the tent is an inscription, "V. G. A.
and Z. C. 1885," and on the rear wall side,
PRESENTED by S. e. Spring, August 6, 1867
We learn that the tent will be formally
Dedicated tomorrow with elaborate ceremonies,
an account of which We shall endeavor to
furnish you.
Oar supper last evening was served in very
good season, after which the boys laid them
selves out for time, which you may be sure
they had and enjoyed hugely. We left them
IN high feather as it was getting towards the
small hours, for which we were hauled over
the Goals this morning. Bat we have learned
wisdom from experience since sojourning with
the Veterans, viz: not to attempt to crowd too
much fun into the earlier stages of the
campaign. The boys, however somehow
manage to hold out fresh and unj,ded to the
last.
When we turned in last night there was
every prospect of faE weather, the stars being
out bright, but we had lot been long in bed
before we were admonished by the blasts of
the horn that the fog was again upon us. Now
fog horn is very useful tut not yery
musical instrument and its strain is far from
soothing. The circumstances under which |
you listen to it makes all the difference in the
world however. We found it very pleasant
sound on the Sunday morning previous when
we were just off here in the John Brooks feel |
ing our way into the harbor. Its language |
then as We translated twas "Here we are, Capt.
Liscomb, all right" and the Changing of the
ball seemed to say, $50 ahead, old fellow, I'll
pilot you safe in." But we must say its COZ
tinuous shrek through the day has been a
trife HOMOGENEOUS.
AT the usual hour this forenoon the business
meeting of the club was held. Immediately
on It's opening, Brother Pray moved that the
camp be named George B. Eaton, in memory of
and in respect to our late lamentei brother.
Inc motion passed by rising vote, after
which the choir sang dirge written and
arranged by Brother Shaw, the refrain of
which, sang 10 chorus, was
"Our dear old friend has gone to rest %
The music German air, was very effective,
and the words were well welded to it. The
piece was rendered with pathos we have
rarely heard equalled. Ysu could perceive
that every word uttered came from the hear.
of the singer, and the tears that fell from more
than one eye evinced the emotion of those
who listened to the requiem. 1t was an spprc-
pirate and touching tribute paid to one whose
memory will always be held green by the V.
G. A.
The Secretary then read the correspondence
letter from "Lucius, "regretting that i'll health
should prevent his being with the boys this
year; also letter from L. Bigelow, ESQ.,, of
the Rutland, VT, Herald, regretting that
circumstances would prevent his accepting an
invitation to be present. Mr. Batten of Balti-
more, likewise sent his regrets A long and
exceedingly interesting letter was read from
brother Henry S. Edwards, now in Munich 1t
gave graphic description Of his surroundings,
and breatned the heartiess interest in the
welfare of the club. 1t was full of capital hits,
and its reading was received with well deserved
applause.
Following the correspondence came the
election of off1cers-the old incumbents of
office being all reelected, save one of minor
importance. Tho oT1ce of secretarv of tho
Boston branch was abolished and a new one
created, that of 'sForegn Correspondent" to
which Brother Edwards was elected by acca-
nation.
The reading of the records as usual created
a deal of fan. These records, let us tell you,
are models. The secretary has the club at his
mercy, and you may be sure that he does not
fail to slap right and lsft at his own sweet
will. The report of the Treasurer showed that
the finances of the club are in fourishing
condition. You will not doubt that in these
days Of irregularities" that the character of
that officer is jealousy scrutinized. But all
have unbounded confidence in the present in
cumbent, Thurston.
Notwithstanding the fog ths boys are h,ving
a right merry time, and those unsteady dit-
posed are charmed with the rehearsals going
on for the dedicatory services tomorrow, which
promise to be something unique. By the way
flaming placard in the tent announces
sgrand sekoular koncert' is coming off thh
evening, for which, with other eminent talent
we understand the services of our old friend,
w. W. Colby, have been ell gagged. We have
not space for the programme, which consists of
twelve parts. We look forward tc the enter
tainment with especial interest, as we notice
an ''owed' to "Pic'' is to be sung.
Were it rot for setting your mouths water
ing we would speak of our dinner to-day-the
luscious clam chowder gotten up under the
supervision of Winship-the cunDers fresh
from the seattle crisp fried potatoes, ETC.,
etc., but we forbear. We must not neglect to
mention the customary floral offering of Mabel,
which graced our dinner table to-day, and ex-
cited the admiration of all for its rare beauty.
The walls of our tent are decorated with
numerous documents, license. of various
kinds, certificates of appointments, etc,
causing it to look very much like country
grocery.
The horn has been footing all day, and the
probabilities are that we shall ba RECALLED with
its music through the night. Pic.
Entertainment ON Board the Cimbria.
The entertainment given on board the steam
ship Cm5ria on Tuesday evening, July Both,
was very magnificent ard enjoyable occa-
slon. The fine ship was brilliantly illuminated.
the deck canoped and converted into hand
some saloon, decorated with festoons of ever
greens, bowers and grottos. Fountains sent |