Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-14

pointed committee 10 sseor, vessey 10
the platform where he made brief speech
Of acceptance As i, vas conceded the
Office Of Senior Vice Commander belonged
TO Massachusetts, and the matter ~ss lsfi
to the dels gates from that State, Riehsrd y.
Tohin icing unanimously chosen. George
Z. Cresner Of Baltimore. vas unanimously
/ elected Junior Vice Commander.
/ The elsetisa Of the other officers was de-
ferrei until tomorrow Desroi, vas
ehosen As the place for the nex, sncxmp-
ment by & " animcus vote. snd the en-
eampmeug adioarnei. Among these chosen
on the committee on resolutions. WAS Han
nieAl Hsmlin Of Maine. A gayel was pre-
sented 10 Alger by comrsee from Homo
lulu, Sandwich Islands Post.
Maine Veterans Campfire
one Of the most stirring aud inspiring
events of the week WAS a campfire q;
, Mechanics Hall this afternoon, given by
the Maine Veteran Association of Msssa-
0hasetts tn veteran posts of the tiae State
visiting Boston during eDeanpment week.
Although pre-afranged programme OF
speeches and music WAS carried out, IL WAS
no cut and diiei eff CT of official cere mony.
/ Ii any one could not md the locked for
comrSde he hahdea the request on slip of
/ paper TO The ehairHsl of the oeess on, who.
al the next pause in speaking, announced
[ II from the platform. tvsigning the position
/ TO the righ. or left as the place of meeting.
Msny distinguished guests were pre- mt;
/ the sp eches were good, brief ard 70 the
point; the music was we'll sung and played
/ The occasion from beginning to end. went
with dash, spirit and hearty feeling of
comraleship.
| Before the speeches an excellent concert
was Civ en- by the Charles Russell Lowell
Post hard. Commander G iiespie
of the post Just named, president of the
Maine Veteran Association of Msssachu-
sets spoke few brief words. telling the
comrades what WAS going to be done for
their eBJoymelt during the afternoon,
Wagner Male quaftttts of Cambridge.
which contributed several wtli appisuicd
songs which they continued throughout the
afternoon. One notable feature of the oc
oislon was the singing of old "Fatber'
Locke the famous army song writer and
baliadlst. who, in the days Of war, was sent
I down by President Lincoln TO sing Cor
the soldiers and cheer them at campfire ;.
lie had written two campfire and banquet
SUMS Tor the prc sent occasion, aud despite
HE sgs sang them with a vig1r and spirit
that hchci his 10 years and reused the
comrades TO join. Ms of oil, ia tle soldier
like swing to the chorus.
As the final chorus of the second OF
"Fsther" Locke's songs was being sung.
ex Vice President lIamlin entered the hs
I'd by Gen. !. S. Bsrgs of Maine
lie was gree'ed w.th yocifcrous cheers ard
sIplause. When he was permitted I,
speak be said;
Fellow Citizens ami Conrad ies-an1 an
am not tere 10 speak, but t, testify by
my presence TO the noble work which your
organization hes done, and continues 10 do
every day. Ii is the noblest oTganiza ion
that ever existed under the sun of beaver.
| challenge any religious n)minaton in
tie country TO show those OF their creed
the care for the poor, sick and feeble that
yOn have always shown at all times 10
those of your organization who sudered
from the misfCrtuncs and perils
of war brought upon them Who
watches with 50 tender care to see
where need exists. who are so quick or
eager to bring rsliet? You fought as The
psttijts in the terrible years of 'Gl %, you
showed the truest loyslty and devoted love
for our MON. You taught in that great
struggle the nobl'-t lesson to conn ng ger
,ritlons, aud in ,olr parade yesterday you
recalled with striking vividnes, the glory of
your services to our country. In paruug,
let express 10 you ,he best wishes Of
MY inmost heart.
Ex Wee Pendent II.mlin was ohtcred
TO the very echo 10 which be responded
with graceful AID stately bow.
Rv. ". W. Hayward, chaplain of the
~ h reg ment of Maine--tbe famous Neal
Dow regiment was the neat speaker lit
Is inspiring. he said, "to come together as
We have on the present occasion ard look
| into the fscg of those who in the hour of
peril went on the Fl ! | of battle to die that
| the na'ion might live. | ray nation, for
today we have NJ North, NJ South, no
Eist, no West. but one broad emp re OF
nearly 100000 people living uuier tho
starry nag of freedom. Yet. with all ;he
ga liant hisnIy tba. gives lustre to your
Ives, have Tcil of late mary protests
against granting the relief 10 you and your
families in their need. You left your bus
mess and your pursuits of all kinds, and
were deprlved OF such opportur ity TO lay
by store for future year,. Is it any
more than fair tha, this dcnal should nov
be requitted BY the payment Of ptn,ions: 7:
CeItiinly not.
Hayward paid glowiug II 1uta to the vet
crane that closed with words congratulate
~ to comraieihip, and was cbecrtd with
the utmost heaftlDcss
Father Locke stepped forward sgiin,
and ssng with the veterans the song
Ulysses l. lads the Van, one Of the mos,
! poyular of all war songs the regiments u'c 1
to sing 1t stirred Up memories of long
1 ago, and the III soldiers joined in the
| chorus with hearty viii
| At this point Governor Buileigh Of
/ Maine came on the stage and was intro
! duce by Lieut.. S. e. Small. ,c7imen,
/ qusrtermaster eff the Second Maine Caval
! ry who conducted the later half of the
/ prs gtamme. Governor Buriegh spoke
| but few words expressing his happiness
| to be preset on so g'oriou, an oc;ssion.
/ assuring the v,tarars of his hear,est sym
ps'hy in all their hopes, aspirations and
I Gc1'evements.
| Other speec hes we're ma lie BY Capt. J.
| II. Roberts of the u Name Cavalry Lieu.
Shsv Of the lst Maine Heavy ARTILLERY
/ Gen. Cilley Of the lat Maine Cavalry, and
| Brew. Brig. Gen. \. y. Squirting.