The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-08-30

Interesting Events that Have or Are About
Come on.

A soldiers encampment VIII take place at
Mercer, Pa commencing October 1, and con-
timing four days.
The Ninetx-fffth regiment Illinois infantry
will hold their Reunion September 4, at Bel
Vldere, Boone county, III.
The county encampment Of Bradford county.
Pa, veterans Will be held at Canton on tha
l2th, 18th, and 14th Of September.
The Soldiers and Sailors Society of Carver
county, Minn., VIII hold an encampment al
Chaska, Friday and Saturday, September 7
ami ).
The Fourth Illinois volunteer cavalry VIII
hold their annual Reunion at the Grand Pa
cite Hotel, Chicago, H., on the 18th OF Sep
TENDER.
The Twenty-ffth Massachusetts, regiment
will mold its twenty-secOnd annual Reunion al
Worcester September 26, on the old camp
ground, Camp Lincoln.
The Burnside Association, composed of mem
bers of the Thirty-sixth Massachusetts, resi-
ment, Will hold their next annual Reunion at
Worcester, Saturday, September 1.
There VIII be grand soldiers Reunion at
Oiaey, ILL.,, commencing October 10th and con-
tlnuing four days All ex-soldiers, their fa1ni-
hes and friends are invited to attend.
The G. 4. R. Posts in the counties of Medina,
Wayne Ashland, Richland, Knox, Holmes,
Stark. Lorain and Huron viii hold q grand
Reunion at Chippewa Lake, Medina county,
Ohio September and Z.
The first annual Reunion of the Fortv
seventh Indiana veteran volunteer infantry VIII
be held at North Winchester, Ind, on the 18th
and 18th OF September. All ex-soldiers are
cordially invited to be present.
The veteran soldiers of Windsor county. VT
viii hold their third annual Reunion at Hart
ford, VT, September 4, 1888 Among the
speakers viii be Lieutenant Governor S. E
Pingree and Colonel William W. Grout
Comrade F. NJ. Smith, Nevada, Iowa, writes
US that the Story county soldiers Reunion held
on the 18th and 17tk insss. was great success.
There was large attendance, and everything
passed of pleasantly.
The surviving members of the Fifth Indiana
cavalry propose holding a Reunion and form
ing permanent organization of the regiment
at az early day, the time and place not having
yet been fully determined upon by the com
mittee having the matter in charge.
The annual Reunion of the ex-soldiers OF
McDonOugh county, ILL.,, VIII be held at Ma
comb, ILL.,, September 9th and 9Th All COM
munie,stiOns for information should be adj
dressed TO w. G. Mcclellan, Adjutanf, Macomb,
III, which viii receive prompt attention.
Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-sec-
ond Ohio volunteers, viii hold a Reunion and
basket picnic at the grove of Captain James
W. smith, about two miles north of Dayton,
Ohio, On Saturday, September Ssh Good
speakers viii be present. Jerry Werger presi-
dent, II. III. Hall secretary.
A soldiers Reunion in Lynn county. Kan.
TO be held on the Mine Greek battle-ground,
where the engagement with Prices forces took
place IN 1866, is being talked Of It viii be-
hold OoEs ~ l.
All the officers % both sides who took part in
the conflict are expected to be present.
Reunion of the old One Hundred and
Fcrty-frst New York volunteers viii be held
at Corning, y Y, September 18th. All men,
bers of the regiment and their friends are
expected to be present, and are invited to bring
their rati0ns fer basket picnic. All comrades
of other regiments are invited to join in the
festivities.
The annual Reunion Of companies A. 3. O,
d and E, Genesee county IN. Y veterans, took
place at Elba, " T., on the 10th, 18th and 18th
lnsts. The camp was located in beautiful
place and o delightful time was had by all.
The veterans responded 10 calls for duty, such
as guard mounting, drilling, target practice
and dress parade, IN most cTeditable manner.
The bill or fare included hard tack soft bread
pork and beans, and coffee, with an occasional
stray chicken Arrests and trials by court
martial for various offences afforded great
amusement. The Reunion closed with an
elegantspread by the ladies of Elba.
4 meeting OF the veterans of the Two Hun
dred and Thirty-eighth regiment of Pennsyl-
vania volunteers was held in the residences Of
Major Rorer, at Hatboro, on the Goth inst. A
committee of arrangements was appointed and
other business transacted preparatory to hold
ing their fourth annual Reunion, which takes
place at Hatboro, September 10Th This regi-
ment was the first to organize for three years
and march to the field under the call of July,
1862. They fought Ike heroes, as their loss OF
twenty officers and 4Gi enlisted men attest.
This year their public entertainment win far
excel al previous efforts, and it is expected .
go0dly portion Of Montgomery county III par
tieipate as one-half Of the regiment was raised
in that county.
The seventh annual encampment OF the New
Hampshire Veteran Association viii be held az
Camp Richard Ella, On the grounds of the asso-
citation at Weirs, or the shore Of Lake Winnie
pesaukee, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September IL, II, Is and II. All vet
Grams OF the agnly and navy, with their fam
lilies and friends, whether from New Hampshire
or other States, are cordially invited to be pres
emit. The programme for the four DAYS 2InuSe-
ment includes boat races, band concerts guard
mounting, dress parades eamp-fres, and sham
battles. OratI0ns viii be delivered by distia-
SuiSneu speakers. ttONGrn0r HALE and stan
will be present. The Grand Army Posts Of
Plymouth county, Mass accompanied by the
Department Commander and staff and Geo. III.
Custer Camp. Sons Of Veterans, numbering $50,
have signifed their intention to attend with q
military band. Also, large delegation from
Post ., G. A. R., of Lynn. Several distin-
guished generals have been invited, and ara
expected to be present.
4 grand Reunion Of Massachusetts, ard
Rhode Island veterans took place az Oakland
Beach, Z. l., Oh the Dist and 22d inst. Tbs
Department Commanders of Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island with their stats were present and
upon arriving at Providence were escorted 20
their position in the line The formation was
promptly made, and the procession moved for
ward at 1880 o'clock. There were nearly four
hundred veterans il line. and they presented
an imposing and sturdy appearance as they
passed up Westminster street IN company
front. After a short street parade the cars
We're taken for Oakland Beach, which was soon
reached An abundant supply of straw had
been provided, and each tent was fully sup
Piled, reminding one OF the old war times when
even straw would have been considered q lux
ury. Dress parade, guard mounts, drills camp
fires, concerts, speeches and songs made up tho
amusement OF the camp, and at 6.45 D. n OK
August p the camp flag was lowered by rha
Departments commander, who addressed tina
comrades in q few eongratulatory words the
line was reformed, the camp broken up, and
the boys started for home, arriving IN Boston,