Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-06-23

First Reunion of the vstsrans Of tAis
Gallant Organization.
Old Battles Fought over.-An Enjoyable
Occasion.


anu was an occasion that will long be re-
membered by the logs of the old 4th. The
members began to arrive early in the
morning, many Of them accompanied by lady
friends. After the arrival Of the 10 o'clock
train, Grand Armv hall was alive with the
members of the battery, and many a cordial
shake of the hand was exchanged bv the
Old veterans, many of them having not
met before since their return from the war in
1865. Members from all parts of the State.
also from Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
were present. The hall was handsomely
decorated with bunting, flags, evergreen and
elegant bouquets. The tables were loaded
with everything nice to eat and nicely
trimmed with flowers. fruit, etc., which were
solicited BY the committee. the citizens re-
spending literally, and at IL o'clock sharp
~ sat down to the feast, each one doing
MS share to Tighten the burdens of the
tables. Ten girls had been secured to
wait on the table, all dressed alike in suits OF
red white and blue, who performed their part
to the satisfaction of all. After dinner, IN
friendly greeting. when the association was
called to order By President Bangs. The roll
was then called, 4s answering .'here." a
committee was chosen on resolutions, who
presented the following:
WHEREAS, The members of the 4th Maine
Battery have met in this place to hold its first
reunion, and whereas our numbers are yearly
prnw less and loss nd no ~ n kal ),
that an organization should he perfected in
order that the comrades, their wives and
little ones may meet at least once a year 10
keep the camp fires of army life in our
memories, therefore.
Resoired, That for that purpose an associa-
ton be formed this day to be known as the
4th Maine Battery Association.
Resoired, That the following officers be
chosen one president, two vice presidents, one
corresponding secretary, one treasurer and q
historian. That the fees for membership
shall be one dollar. That the wife, daughter
sister or widow may become member by
signing the bylaws of the Association, and
shall not be assessed for membership or dues.
That the Association shall meet at least once
year. That it shall be the duty of . com
mittee selected for that purpose to determine
the time and place Of said meeting. That
any article of the bylaws may be amended
by majority vote at a regular annual meet.
ing.
Resolutions were adopted and the following
officers chosen for the ensuing year:
President-A. s. Bangs, Augusta.
Vice Presidents-H. M. Wentworth, Gar
diner, and John NJ. Freeman, Bethel.
Corresponding Secretary-James A. Jones
Augusta.
Treasurer-W. ii. Brooks, Augusta.
Historian-Abiel Chandler, Jr., Bethel.
the honor conferred, and then extended in an
able manner an address of welcome, which
was responded to by Comrade Abel Davis in
behalf of the comrades.
After some remarks by other comrades
committees appointed. ETC., the following
members stepped up and signed their names
to the roll:
Abel Davis, North New Portland; p
f. Hurd, Athens: George W. Moore, Au
burn; George B. Crane, Bristol, r. l.; c.
II. Dearborn. Mt. Vernon; ID. o. Dearborn
Everett. Mass. +. c. Foss, Mt. Vernon
NJ s. Philbriek, Mt. Vernon; A. b. Frost
New port, Me-; Marion Mills, SkOwhegan
Chas. Crymble, North Anson; Chas. Dean,
East Madison; Henry C. Cony, Auburn; II
$. johnson, Holyoke Mass; John II. Cor
don, Mt Vernon; George Lord, Vi
emma; H. II. Powers, Pittsfield H
B. Stevens. South NorridgewOck; Abiel
Chandler, Jr., Bethel; Samuel Dolloff
Mt. Vernon; Samuel w. Gordon, Chester
Vile; Lester Holway, No. Fairfield; Ira W.
Bean. Bethel; Cyrus Matthews. St. Adams
o. o. vittum, Scion: f. G. Wright, Read
field; Geo. +. Sturtevant, Auburn; w. IL
Brooks, J. NJ. Allen, E. H. Jones, A. s.
Bangs, Jas A. Jones, Augusta; j. NJ. Free
man. f. C. Bartlett, Bethel; M. B. Coffin
Winthrop; Joseph r. French, Soutt
ChesteryiIle; Joseph F. Johnson St. Al
bans; Charles B. Patterson, Pittston
George w. McKenny, West Embden
A recess was then taken. The boy'
availed themselves of the opportunity
of visiting their old camp ground, thu
soldiers monument. State House. ETC.. re
turning to the hall at six o'clock, wher
supper was served. The evening vas takeI
up by speech making, story telling, extracts
from diaries, poems, etc. At 10 o'clock they
were again called on to partake of ice cream
and cake. The floor was then cleared o
|, seats and an opportunity given those Wit
desired to dance, breaking up at low i
O'Clock. All enjoyed themselves finely, ant
are unanimously in favor of meeting agar
next wear. The boys are deserving OF muci
credit for their gentlemanly conduct whll'
here. every one conducting himself in such
manner as to gain the respect of all our citi
zens.
Letters were received and read from Lieut.
n. F. Eaton of Norridgewock, Lieut.. M. =
K;mball of Maiden, Mass, Sergt. Judso'
,mes of New York, and Gen. James A. Hal
Of Damari.cottA. all show ing their sympa'hie
=, hs with ms. each and all. and regrettinl
that they could not attend the reunion.
The committee desire to express their thank
n every one for contributions of flowers
food, ETC.. and particularly to the Ladies ne
lief Corps for their kindness in aiding then
90 much to make the 4th Battery reunion
..neral success in every particular
One Of the old comrades, who has pas'e'
,hr.e .core and ten, declared that this va
one Of the happiest events OF his me- so
wished tina. we might enjoy thousand NOR