Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-08-15
MAINE VETERANS.
Programme of the Grand Reunion a
Calais This Week.

ne granu reunion OF MAINE veterans
takes place the present week at Calais, Me-,
Aug 10 and Il. The citizens have been
enthusiastic over the reception of the
veterans from at home and abroad, and have
provided with lavish hospitality for their
reception and entertainment. Every old
soldier, near and far, has been invited to
attend, and. together with the veterans, will
assemble the militia and local Grand Army
organizations. and all will make such a
gathering as Calais has never seen before
The Maine Veteran Association of Massa-
chusetts will play an important part in the
celebration. The members will leave
Boston, 100 strong, accompanied by the
MaplewOod Band, Tuesday. at A. NJ, on
the steamer of the international Company
and reach Calais Wednesday, at 3 p. NJ
On arrival they will be received by the
Frontier Guards. Maine V. NJ. and Joel A.
IIaycock Post, "a, G. A. X. Line will be at
once formed, and the column will move
through Church. Washington, Lafayette and
Maine streets, to the Grand Pavilion tent
where a supper will await them. Prior to
the repast an address of welcome will be
delivered by Commander J. C. lockwood Of
HaycOck Post, and prayer made by Rev
Mr.. Lovejoy. After supper will follow an
impromptu campfire. The POSTMASTER of
the occasion will be Ashley St Clair.
On Thursday the business meetings of the
several regimental associations will take
place, and at ii o'clock procession will be
formed composed of the following vrgani-
cations:
Chief Marshal-Sherif II. A Balloon.
Aids - William Trimble George II. Boardman,
Chandler ward Charles Hill, Ashley St. Clair,
f. c. Wilder and =. A. Martin.
Chambers Band of Portland.
Frontier Guards of Eastport n. B Mutt Jr. Captain
Joel A. Haycock Post. No. 81. of Calais. J. C. Rock
Veterans of Washington
County
Meade Post No. 40. of Eastport, George p. An
drews, Commander.
Phil Kearney Post. No. 40, of Danforth. John f.
Hilton, Commander.
Bradbury Post. No Is, Of Machia'' J. l.. Pierce
Isaac c. Campbell Post. No l, of Pembroke, J. C
Rogers, Commander.
Maplewood Band of Boston.
Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts,, con-
sisting of the Veterans of the 18th. 2lst,
Volunteers and I'd Maine
Cavalry, with Invited
Guests.
Sixth Maine Veteran Association.
Governor Plasted and staff.
City Government.
Invited Guests.
Fred s. Hart ord, Calais; John RYDER, St Stephen (;
Chief Engineers of Fire Department.
Washington Engine Company, No. 3, of Calais,
Walter p Pike. Foreman.
st. Croix Hose Company, No. I, OF Calais, 4.
Mitchell, Foreman
Eagle Hose Company. No. ?, of Midtown, James
O'Brien, Foreman.
Wellington Hose Company. No. 1, of st. Stephen,
S. n. Hyslop, Foreman.
The line of march will be from the point
of formation at st. Croix Hall to Munroe
street; thence through High, North, Midtown,
Washington. South Midtown, Main, to the
residence of b. Young, where they will
countermarch to the grand pavilion. where
a banquet will be spread for their enjoyment.
c. B. Rounds will preside at the banquet,
and Chaplain Padelford will offer prayer.
After dinner, Mayor Boardman of Calais will
deliver an address of welcome, and the fol-
lowing toasts will be responded TO:
1.-THE State of Maine." by His Exceency Gov.
Plaisted; "Our Country +. A. Pike; "The VOlun-
teers of the War of 1861 to 1885,. C. A. Boutee of
the Bangor Wing; Grafton, c. 5. Small Of the Maine
Veteran Association; Poem, by Adjutant Wood
worth of the 2lst Maine The President Of the
United States" Senator Hale; Massachusetts, in
the War" by Comrade Geo. II. Patch, Commander
of the Department of Massachusetts, &. A. K
In the evening there will be promenade
concer, and bail. The citizens of Calais will
quarter the visiting comrades free of cost,
and nothing will be left undone to ensure the
greatest amount of comfort and pleasure to
all who attend.