The National tribune., 1885-07-02

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day morning at 10 o'clock.
OUTSIDE OF THE ENcAMPMENT.
The day was brilliant, without being beyond
pleasantly warm, and all existence outdoors
was a delight. There were all manner of in
| formal reunions going on in Camp q. S. Grant,
while number of New England regiments
went to various beautiful little islands in the
bay, and held their reunions there
The evening was likewise given up to social
entertainments, and to watching splendid
exhibition of fireworks in Camp U. s. Grant.
Maine Regimental Reunions.
Charles NJ Perkins was elected Secretary of
the association, and it was voted to hold the
next Reunion at Bangor, Sept. 1, next.
5th MAINE.
The 5th Me. Regiment Association celebrated
the 18th annual Reunion of the assoei alton and
the 24th anniversary of the muster into the
United States service, at Greenwood Garden,
Peaks Island, to-day. The association met at
their headquarters in Camp U. S. Grant in the
morning, which had been elegantly decorated
by Mrs. Capt Goodwin of Buxton, in memory
of her husband, Lewis B. Goodwin who went
out as Captain of Co. B.
About $50 comrades were present, the largest
number who have ever met together since the
close of the war. They marched to the steamer
accompanied by the Moodus Drum Corps, of
Connecticut, who kindly volunteered their
services for the day. The company embarked
on board the steamer s. E. Spring When ar
rived at their destination the association was
grouped and photographed by the well-known
artist Mr.. George e. Brown.
Previous to embarking the association re-
ceived at the wharf their distinguished guest
of the day. Maj.-Gen. FL. w. Slocum, who was
escorted to the steamer by Col H. r Millet and
huJ A Of fha - NJ
Dinner was partaken of at the Peaks Island
House. after which the association was called
to order by the President, Capt G. P. Berry,
who, in few well-chosen words, presented
their old brigade and division commander, Gen.
SlOcum.
The General gracefully returned thanks for
the honor which had been conferred upon him
and eloquently reviewed some of the events in
which the 5th Me. had participated with him.
He paid well merited tribute to the bravery
of the gallant old 9TH.
Speeches followed by Lieut. Post, of the 125th
N. Y, which was brigaded with the 5th Lieut..
Post being in attendance upon the National
Encampment; Maj. Daggett and several others.
The association made choice of the following
S. Edwards, Bethel; V.-Ps., Mai. A. S. Daggett,
Q. s. A., Auburn; Capt. John Mcclellan, Wind
ham; A. L. Deering, New Jersey; Sec. and
Treas, Capt. George E. Brown.
Committee of Arrangements for next Re-
union-J. G. Sanborn, 81. T. Bucknam, C. P.
Berry, F. M. Smith, Thomas Ward, George E.
Brown, G. S. Edwards, ez-ofcio.
In the afternoon the Ladies' Association of
the 5th Me. held their annual meeting and
elected the following officers: Pres, Mrs. L. s.
Hooper; Sec, Mrs. B. A. Norton.
Committee of Arrangements-Mrs III. Buck
now, Mrs r. M. Stevens, Mrs. G. d. Brewer.
9Th MAINE.
The 9th Maine Regiment Association held
their annual Reunion in the afternoon in their
spacious headquarters tent at the right of en-
campment headquarters. There were present
large number; many ladies and veterans of
other regiments who had served with them in
their brigade, who had been previously invited
to be present.
Capt. J. F. Anderson, of the 5th Wis, which
was brigaded with the 9th Ne. throughout the
whole war, was present as an invited guest and
made the first speech. Capt. John w. Wilcon-
sin, who also brigaded with the 9th, followed.
Both officers paid high tribute to the 9th Me.
Henry Bowles, of Cherry field, gave an elO-
quent description of some of the battles in which
the 9th took part
Capt. r. II. Emerson, of the 5th Wis, also
spoke on the same subject, as also did Gen. B.
f. Harris Col. A. B. Summer, of the 9th Me-,
and others
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Pres. Benz. f. Harris, Augusta;
V.-Ps., John L. Pierce, Machias; A. FL. Carter,
Bluehill; J. E. Stewart; Sec, James B. Nagle,
Lubec; Treas, Wainwright Cushing, Foxeroft.
Executive Committee-E. F. Sanger, John c.
Honey, A. nj. Robinson, Henry Peaks, all of
Bangor; F. A. Stackpole, Kenduskeag.
1t was voted to hold the next annual Reunion
at Bangor, the date to be fixed by the Executive
Committee.
7TH MAINE.
Pres, J. C. Charming.
9TH MAINE.
The officers chosen by the Association of the
9th Me. were as follows: Pres, Gustavus Ryer-
son; Sec. and Treas, III. r. Hopkins, Augusta.
11TH MAINE.
At the Reunion of the 1Ith Me. the following
comrades were selected for the ensuing year:
Pres, VIM. Wylie; V.-P, w. T. Downing;
Sec. and Treas John Arnold.
18th MAINE.
The 18th Me. Regiment Association met on
the same day, 81 members present 1t was voted
to hold their annual Reunion hereafter on the
Tuesday following the 18th of September, the
anniversary of the battle of Cedar Creek. Off
GERS were chosen as follows: Pres, Lieut. Col.
Edwin Ilsley Limerick; First V.-P., Capt.
Thompson, Brunswick: Second V.-P, Capt.
Hazelton Hight. Portland Sec, Sergt. A. NJ.
True Bethel; Treas, Geo. FL. Libby, Portland
C. Fl. Blake, NJ. L. Milliken, G. E. Andrews, T.
l.. Eastman, Lieut.. Chase, O.. A. Maxim, Capt
Ii. Wood, c. ii. Russell, Captain Cleaves.
14TH INFANTRY.
Pres, Pethuel Mason; Sec. and Treas, w.
Carver Auburn.
The next Reunion viii be held at Rockport
sometime in September.
18TH MAINE ASSOCIATION.
This regiment held most interesting Re-
union at the close of which officers were elected
as follows: Pres, Col. Isaac Dyer, Skowhegan;
V.-P's.,. Lieut.. Henry S. Rich, of Mechanic
Falls; Capt J. w. Clark, of Carbon; Capt
James Walker, of Gardiner; Sec. and Historian,
Mai H. 4. Shorey of Bridgton; Treas, Lieut.
John Meade of North Bridgton.
Executive Committee - E. w. Sprague, of
Sprague's Mills; Gen. r. B. Murray. of Penn
broke; Capt. l.. Dwinal, of Bangor; l.. w.
Hansen, OF Portland; Simon Small, of Ray
mond.
18TH MAINE.
Pres, Capt Davis; V.-P, A. B. Farnham;
Sec and Treas. Luther Bradford.
Executive Committee-Chas. w. Tilden, A.
B. Farnham, A. r. Small
18th MAINE.
Following is the list of officers: Pres, Maj.
D. E. Parsons; V.-P., Sergt, B. b. Wells; Sec
ond V.-P., james S. Cleveland; Sec, Lieut..
Silas Adams; Orator, DR.. A. G. Billings; Chap,
Rev. Geo. Il. Palmer.
Executive Committee-Maj. ID. E. Parsons,
Oscar Mayor, Lieut.. w. H. Emery.
7TH MAINE BATTERY
This battery had highly pleasant Reunion,