The National tribune., 1883-10-11
REUNION NOTES.

During the soldiers Reunion at Winchester,
Kan, on the Goth ult., a beautiful flag was pre-
sented TO Sumter Post, No. los, by the ladies of
that Post. The presentation was made, on be-
half OF the ladies, by General Devendorf, and
the acceptance, by Conrade Barnard, for the
Post was very happy. 1t was resolved to hold
future Reunions under the auspices of the G.
a. z. Each Post viii elect delegate to the
Council of Administration, which is TO deter
mine the date and place of next Reunion.
Colonel John A. GOrham and Captain Cary
Hinchman, of Winchester, were elected presi-
dent and secretary of the council, and VIII call
the council together.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the
Neodesha (Kansas) Reunion on the 4th inst.
was largely attended. Hon. L. StilIweIFs
speech caused the old vets to gather round,
and from the frequent outburst of applause
was highly appreciated. His speech was one
that none but an old soldier could make and
none but an old soldier fully appreciate. The
programme was interfered with at first by the
weather, but was finally carried out very sue
cessfully. We VIII give q fuller report next
week.
In our account of the Reunion Of the Twelfth
New Hampshire volunteers in last weeks issue,
which was held at Ashland, n. r., we omitted
to mention that tie following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President, J. 2.
Nat. Shaekford, Lake Village; secretary, Cap
tain r. w. Musgrove, Bristol; treasurer, Lieu
tenant j. p. Lane, Lake Village; chaplain,
Captain j. N. Durgin, Hayerhill, Mass.
The Tenth Ohio battery, which held its Re-
union on the Sd inst. at Cedarville, Ohio was
largely attended by the surviving veterans. In
the evening the soldiers assembled in the City
Hall, where an elegant supper was prepared
for them. After supper Prof. Van TOsser de-
ha afl Of ,faf,
responded to by Lieutenant Gage and others.
The soldiers and sailors of Newaygo county,
Michigan held Reunion at the town of Ne
waygo on the Goth ult., which was well at
tended. Eloquent speeches were made by GEN
eral Cutcheon, Hon. J. w. McNabb, Colonel
MeReynolds and others. very toOthsome
collation. was spread by the ladies. 10 which the
hungry boys in blue did ample justice.
On the 9th ult. a very enjoyable Reunion of
soldiers was held at juneau, Wis. After march
ing through the principal streets of the town
the procession halted attire fairgrounds, where
interesting addresses We're delivered. Visiting
and sightseeing constituted the amusements Of
the day. A handsome and delightful ball at
night closed this Reunion of old soldiers.
The One Hundred and Fifth Ohio " T. held
its annual Reunion at Chardon, Ohio, the last
week in September, continuing two days.
About $50 of the old veterans were present.
Their next Reunion viii be held at Ashtabula,
Ohio, the second Wednesday of September,
1884.
Comrado t. ]. Sheppard, Cincinnati Ohio,
writes US that in q recent account of the Re-
union of the One Hundred and Thirteenth o.
V. l. we speak of him as 81 chaplain" and wishes
US to say that he was not chaplain, but car
ried musket."
Comrade Solomon Thuringer, st. Icuis. No.,
would like to know whether any ReuidOn has
been held this year of the One Hundredth
Pennsylvania volunteers, and is especially de-
sirous of securing the address of Capt David
p. Book, of company G, of that regiment.
Comrade w. Simmons, of Philadelphia, q
| member Of Post No. 5, Department. Of Penn.