The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-29
THE VETERANS.
Great Gathering of the New Hampshire
BOys-Gen. Sheridan Present and Makes
Speech.

BOys-Gen. Sheridan Present and Makes
Speech.
WErRs, N. H., Aug. 2S.-The third dav Of
the 9Th annual encampment of the New
Hampshire Veterans Association is being lar
ger attended than the third day OF any pre-.
vious year, and the prospects are fattering for
the largest attendance this D. M, thru was
ever at Weirs. The grounds are implicitly
covered with people. The programme COM
menced this morning with the reveille at sun
rise, and band concerts from to by the
Highland band of Lake Village, the Lynn
brass band, and the Mechanics brass band of
of Claremont. They were stationed at differ
ent points in the grove. This was followed
with regimental reunions and annual election
of officers OF nearly all the regiments of New
Hampshire, and of the New Hampshire Vet.
ersn Association OF Lowell, Mass. They took
place in the headquarters and were largely at
tended and enthusiastic. On arrival of the
Montreal day express from Concord, which
was half an hour late, the reception commit
tee were at Depot Square to receive Gen. Sher-
ldan who arrived in special drawing room car
from the Old Colony r. r. Cannon were fred.
and Hail to the Chief" was played by the LYNN
brass band. The Highland band and Man
chester drum corps, the First New Hampshire
cavalry, with Major Bixly president, acted as
escort, with the 14th New Hampshire regiment
IN charge of Col. Hodgdep. Col. James E.
Larkln, president of the Veteran Association,
received General Sheridan, followed by Gen
=: Il. Thompson of Chicago. Gen. Kinks of
"a massachusetts,, Natb. Shackford, secretary of
the association. and DIR. j. FL. French, secre-
tary OF the cavalry association. They marched
10 Hotel Weirs Gen. Sheridan is accompanied
Dy four OF his staff. After they had passed
along through the line of Grand Army men,
which were drawn up from the depot to the
hotel, Gov. Hale and staff Of New Hampshire
passed by and proceeded to the hotel. All the
distinguished guests were received with cheer
after cheer by the crowd.
The Secretary of the navy, Hon. VIM. z.
Chandler who has been expected did not ar
rive The 18th N. FL. and First N. FL. Cavalry
were wearing Sheridan corps badges they be-
ing the only ones entitled to wear them, as
they are the only comrades in New Hampshire
who were under General Sheridan. About
15O0O people were near the Hotel Weirs to
catch glimpse of Gen. Sheridan. At two
O'Clock the stand was occupied by guests and
others and the grove was completely packed
Gen. Sheridan was Introduced and given
three rousing cheers. The following was his
speech:
Comrades-I have heard that cheering before. 7
did not come to make speech but to meet Won All
and get close to you again. am proud of the troons
who fought under me in the war from New Hamp-
shire OF those of them comrades who served near
py, and nave always retained for them the ten
derest sentiments of friendship. came to the re-
union to see and shake hands with YOU and the
talkirg must be done by the Governor and others
VINO come mere all ready primed. l am glad to see
this gathering, and it is very interesting to me,
would be glad to see all who will call upon me at
the close of these exercises, thank you for YOUR
hnunesS ana VIII always retain memories of this
occasion.
At the close he was given three times three
cheers and tiger. He was followed bv the
orator of the day, Hon. M. A. Haynes of
New Hampshire.
General Sheridan left here this evening with
special car for Jiltar, N. H, where he will he
the guest OF Hon. Charles e. Jiltar, till Fri
day noon and then will go to Boston and take
the steamer for Fort Warren.
Gen. E. W. Hincks made brief but elo-
followed by Elk Gov. Frederick Smyth of Mar.
chester, N a., Gen. II. B. Titus, Commander
Billings of Massachusetts and others. De.
spatches were read from Secretary Chandler.
Henry W. Blair and from members of the
Tenth Regiment OF Maine, encamped at Lake
Auburn. The gathering broke up at o'clock
and then fully 5000 leople shook hands with
It, General Sheridan. lin the evening
monster camp fire was held in the grove un
der the auspices of the Ladies' Relief Corps.
which was largely attended. The grove was
beautifully illuminated and huge camp fire
olazed. Prior to the opening of the exercises
the Highland band gave concert The ex-
ercises opened with singing" Marching through
GEORGIA, By the war veteran drum cofps of
NJ master, the5 audience joining in the re-
Sheridan was escorted to the platform amid
much Eenthusiasm. Commander Linehan in
troduced Gen. Sheridan at which the applause
became tumultuous. Gen. Sheridan said the
understanding was that if he cam to the
camp fire tonight Linehan must do all the
talking. He expressed pleasure at the sight be.
fore him and excused himself from speaking.
Gen. Sheridan was followed by Hon. Martin
A. Haynes OF Lake Village, the orator of the
day, and he by Gov. Hale of New Hampshire.
Commander Linehan then introduced Mrs
Moulton, president of the Relief Corps, she be-
ing followed by Mrs. Harriet P. Dame, both OF
whom made brief addresses. Dr. Fowler of
Bristol, was next called upon, and paid high
tribute to the labors of Miss Dame Rev, @,
ID. Kimball came next, with an eloquent eulo-
gy OF the women of the North Mrs e, Flor
ence Barker then gave a sketch of woman's
work during the war, and of the Organization
and purposes of the Ladies Relief Corps. Mrs,
s. A. Fuller, national treasurer of the corps,
was next introduced, and gave statistics in re-
gard to the establishment of the Massachusetts,
Soldiers Home. "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" was then finely sung by the Apollo
quartette of Laconis. Post Department Com
mander Evans of Massachusetts, then made
brief address, and was followed by Mrs. Lull
widow OF the late Col. Lall, of the 9Th regi-
ment.
At the close of the camp fire there was
brilliant display of fireworks.