Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-08-16
SOLDIERS REUNION.


The following programme Of the Second
Grand Reunion and Eucampmeut OF Maine
veterans. under the auspices OF the Asso-
o,s,jon of Maine Soldiers aud Sailors, TO
- Mace at Portland, on Tuesday.
wednesday and Thursday, August %. "a
sn5 y. ISL, Is hereby announced for the
Snforma,ion Of all persons interested. An
bopnrably discharged Soldiers who served
n Maine organizations at any time during
,be war OF the rebellion, and all honorably
discharged Union Soldiers and Sailors
,vbo now are, or AZ any time have been
rssi1eutS OF the State ofMaine, are cordial
~ invited TO participate in the reunion.
The encampment will be held in Deering
park. A beautiful grove, centrally and con
vepiently located within the city limits,
where ample accommodations will be pro-
yided for the purposes OF the reunion.
Tents supplied with straw. ready for &C
cnpapcv. aud water, will be furnished by
tbe committee. Veterans are requested 10
simply themselves with oyercoatS and
blanSetS prepared 10 go into camp. IL is
NOT expected thar the men Will appear In
Uniform unless they desire 10 TO 50. but il
! hoped that as many IS conveniently can.
will wear dark clothes, SlOnched hats or
a,isue caps with badges OF the organizl-
lion to which they belong. All General
Firli and STAFF officers are requested %
opnear mounted and wearing side arms
Arrangements have been made with re-
sponSi5'e parties TO supply, on the grounds.
.aitab'c food AZ reasonable rates, - those
who desire 10, and bills OF fare, giving the
rrire %. ratious In detail, or dXed meals.
win e furnished TO the veterans at the
NJ 90 ma 80 al
cations. Grand Army Posts, AMI other
organizations formed for the occasion, are
~ liberty 20 make their own arrangements
for subsistence, II prf,rable, or veterans
can bring cooked ratiouS with them IL
most convenient. with the privilege 81 pur-
chasing tea and coffee OF the caterers
within the crclmpmcut, but no fires will
h,au,w,l Cor cooking or any other pur-
pl>.> Veterans organizations aud com
raids generally. GU arrival in Portland, on
either DAY OF the Reunion, are requested
q report 40 headquarters otthe Executive
Committee on the grounds 90 tGe cucamp-
ueut Temporary organizations VIII b.
formed for The benefit OF veterans having
Do connection with existing associations.
Arrangements have BEEN made w!,h the
several railroad and steamboat lines for
one fare the round trip during The Reunion.
Invitations have been extended 10 the
President OF the uited States and u the
members OF his cabinet, To the generals 90
the regular army and % distinguished
general, and prominent naval officers, who
commanded Maine troops during the war
@! tle REBELLION, and 20 the Governors of
d, Ncw England States. with their re-
spec,.,e stats. The Programme for the
three days entertainment Is announced aS
follows.
Tuesday, August 23l. Arrangement of
DC cuCampmcut. assignment OF quarters;
or.auizatiOu into companies, brigadeS and
divisions, and the meeting OF reSimeutal
associations for social purposes,
Wednesday, August 18Th. Morning.
completion OF organization. distribution
badges meetings o. different associations
aud election OF officers. Address OF We
come by Gov. Harris VI. Plsisted, and re- .
>ponSes 20 the same iu behalf ot the AS>o- .
cation OF Maine Soldiers auJ sailors. .
Afternoon Memorial Service In COM
OF the houOrej dead, - be
conducted by Commander ". G.. Haskell, /
pepartcmcnt OF Maine. e.. A. K, 70 con
>.>t ofau Grafton % Rev. !. +. Lowering.
~ Worcester, Mass. haQiaiu-ju-CA.cf OF
the O.. \. L. and other appropriate cNer-
C.>cs on the camp grounds, - which the
widows. orphans and families OF deceased
soldiers are especially invited. The eve
mig will ne devoted 20 tie meetings OF
the r,.imeutal associations, h1uIncts of
different organizations and other social .
gatherings.
Thursday. August 18th. Reception OF
quests ana Grand Parade and Review OF
Veterans az q. 50 4 NJ. accompanied by an
escort % state Militia. Afternoon Sham .
ssL, by Veterans on the plain adjoining
BrAmh4WS Hin. The evening VIII b. de- 7.
voted % Z Grand Camp hrv ~ the Park, F.
v.,a speeches. music, lire works and other
attractions. IL is hoped that the commit F.
Zee nav De able 10 make arrangements 10 .
Illuminate the grove and camp by means /.
% electric lights. The encampment Will .
Re en- vcncd each day snd evening Of the I
Reunion by music, diScOurSed by Chau- .
d.rr's and other noted military bands OF
tais STATE and Massachusetts,. The EX- I
ecut.ye Committee have designated Ms F..
Gen Joshua I. Chamberlain a. Command .
er-.u-Ch.eC OF the Encampment. who viii .
announce his Staff and Commanders o; 4
Divisions In future orders. and the Com I.
mauders OF Divisions will IN turn announce
their respective Stsn Officers
NECUIUE COMMITTEE Gen. George
l. Bea' Chairman; Gen. John NJ. Brown.
Co.. Thomas \. Roberts, Col Edward .
Moore. Col. Fred'k Robbie, Col Charles .
Walker, Col. A. NJ Benson, Mai. William .
u Green. Capt. George II. Abbott, Lieut. f
Charles W. Roberts, II. Z. lusallS, esq,
VIM II Peunell. esq. c. u. S,aro!rj. esd,
George NJ. SeiderS, Esq,
SECRETARY.