Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-09-12
THE THIRD MAINE.
Regime ntaI Reunion at Waterville - A
Large Gathering and Interesting EA-
ercises.

Maine Regiment Association was held In
Waterville, on Wednesday, and was attended
by ninety-onc of the members of the old
Regiment which was made up chiefly of men
from the valley of the Kcnnebec. and which
bore a conspicuous part in the struggle for ma
tional existence.
The regiment held business meeting al
Odd Fellows Hall. at 10 4. NJ. the meeting
being called to order by Col. Moses Is. Lake.
man. Comrade Raymond read the records,
which were approved, as were also the ac-
counts of the Treasurer. The roll was
called. 81 members of the Association re-
spending to their names. The silent roll
was called, and it was found that two com.
rades had died during the year-H. n. Ather-
ton and Frank II. Weymouth of Hallowell,
both Of Company +.
The following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year
President-Wm. II. Watson of Bath, Co.
ID.
Vice Presidents - George s. Fuller OF
IIalloweli Co. +; Joseph s. Smith of Ban
gor. Co. d: Henry J. Gouldng of Yves,
Waterville. Co. G..
Surgcon-Gco. +. Brickett of Augusta.
Chaplain-E. W. Preblr of Bangor. Co. 4.
Secretary--Lewis Selling of Augusta. Go.
Cor. Sccy-R. Y. Crockett of Bath. Co. B.
Treasurer-Geo. :. Fuller of liallowell.
Co. f..
Executive Committee--J. II. Raymond of
Bath. Co. A: Geo. NJ. Bean of Augusta. Co.
B: J. G. Dalton of Gardiner, Co. G.; VIM.
H. Higgins of Phipsburg. Co. Il: G. S.
Johnson of Hallowcll. Co. +; Henry II.
Chase of Skowhegan. Co +: John +. Fos-
sett of Augusta. Co. +: Chas. II. Stone of
augusta Co. II; Geo. II. Fisher of Augusta.
Co. |; Chas. 4. Smart of Boston, Co. X;
II. n. Fairbanks of Bangor. Band; Col. C..
4. l.. Sampson of Bath. field and staff.
The Executive Committee reported that
the next meeting of the Association be held
in Augusta. on the second Wednesday of
September, 1880.
Letters were read from Col. Staples. c. r..
Watson of Atlanta, Ga. and II. =. Worces-
ter of Norfolk, Va, regretting their absence
from the reunion. Brooks ID. Savage Of Co.
F. was designated to carry the colors during
the dav. The colors were borne by him dur
ing the war.
In the afternoon the comrades formed in
line, and headed by Col. Lakcman (who has
been designated by vote to lead the column
on these occasions) and the Waterville Band,
marched TO Colby University. where the
cabinet library and natural history building
were visited. A vote of thanks was after
wards extended to the faculty. The line of
march was then taken up TO the cemetery.
for the purpose of honoring the memory of
their dead comrades. The scene was an i'm
pressive one as the veterans were drawn up
in line fronting the monument. with uncov-
cred heads. while the band played solemn
dirge. After returni g TO the hall, some
items of business were attended to. 1t was
voted unanimously to make Hon. Joshua
Nye and Mr.. Howard Owen of Augusta,
honorary members of the Association.
In the evening a grand banquet was par
taken of at Town Hall. provided by the Ia
dies of Watervile No better entertainment
has ever been provided for the Association
during the four years the ''boys" have been
together in that capacity A camp scene
'was represented on the stage. while ON the
floor of the hall were tables loaded with good
things and beautiful with bouquets of flowers.
Many of the leading citizens and ladies of
the hosptable and beautiful town were pres
ent. The Divine blessing was invoked by
Rev. Mr.. Spencer, and words of welcome
.poken by Col. l. s. Bangs of Watcrville
Ifter indulging in the good things Of
the banquet, Col. Lakeman called to or
Ter. and then followed the feast of reason
and the flow of soul" The Toasimas was
DR.. Geo. f. Brickeft of Augusta, who can
scarcely he excellcd in that capacity. Toasts
were offered. and responses made as follows:
The Old Third acknowledgements to by
Col NJ. B. Lakeman.
The Old Third Maine (continued). Re-
.ponded TO by Corp. Chas. II. Grccnleaf.
The National Union Responded to by
Lieut.. ID w. Emery Of Somerset Mills.
The Silent Dead-Responded to by Rev.
Dr. Sheldon of Waterville.
Our Absent Comrades-Silence was the
response.
The Boys who went Responded
to nv Gen. Joseph S. Smith of Bangor.
The clergy of Acknowledgement led to by
Rev. Mr.. Spencer of Watervile.
A poem was read by l.. NJ. Mason of Colby.
The Village of acknowledgements to
by Hon. Joshua Nve of Augusta.
The medical Staff of the A'my-responded
to bv DR.. Crosby of Waterville.
The Press of Maine-Responded to by
Howard Owen of Augusta.
The Committee on Resolutions. consisting
Of II. n. Fairbanks of Bangor J. Edwin Nye
of Hallowell. and l.. T.. Hodges, reported as
follows:
Comrades With feelings of gratefulness
to our Great Commander that so many of our
former comrades in the army have been
spared to meet in this our fifth annual reun-
ion. and congratulating ourselves on the pros
peritv of this our Republic:
Resoired That we as veteran soldiers again
pledge our loyalty to the old flag and our
fealtv to our whole country, believing now.
as in 1861. that secession was wrong and re-
hellion treason: and any agitation of the
question leaning to the sovereignty of the
States over that of our whole nation. should
meet our united opposition at any and every
place, North and South.
Resoired. That we are again mindful that it
is lie who can give and take away. that
number of our comrades have been mustered
on the ''other side" since our last reunion. in
the great regiment which all Of us must
finally Join.
Rtsoired. That it is duty we owe posteri
", that we teach our children and those about
us, the lesson of patriotism this second only
our God first.
Resolves were passed thanking Secretary
Grcenleaf for services. and the masons and
people of Watervillc for cOurtcsies.
The resolutions were accepted and the
Association adjourned. after one of the most
happy and successful reunions they have ever
held.
st. GATHERINGS Hall.