The National tribune., 1890-09-25

hiong the route was an almost continuous blaze OF
fireworks aud although the reception did not occur
until 10 o'clock thousands OF people gathered along
the route TO witness the ceremonies. The Artillery
had a splendid time during their trip and were well
received at the different stopping places
About 25 members Of Co. g. lst Mass H. A.,
with their ladies' attended the fifth annual Reunion
at Hotel Nahant Lynn Beach, Sept 4. A fish sup
per was paTtalSen OF, after which a business meet
ing was held. md the following officers chosen:
Pres Benjamin G. Atkinson, Boston: Y.-P.'s,
Henry NJ Hawkins Boston; Abel Bates, Lynn
See and Treas. Henry Vsrney. Salem: Execu-
tive Committee Serg't Horace Parker, James
Biiows and Thomas Il. Bowen.
MICHIGAN.
A Reunion of the 10Th Mich. was held at Flush
Ing Aug. 20. and was successful In every respect.
Ninety-sevcn of the survivors were present. Off
GERS elected Pres. Col. Cas. NJ. Lenn Detroit;
Capt. Delos Jewell, Jackson. The exercises
held In Hosie's Grove and the speakers Rev.
q. B. Clark, Marlette; Mai. Wilcox, Bay City, and
others. The next Reunion will be held at Detroit
during the National Eucampment.
The soldiers aud sailors Of Central Michigan met
Mt Mt Pleasant Sept 2 representing over q Posts,
with n membership.of 1000. On Sept. 5000 peo-
pie witnessed the dress parade and in the after
noon Gov. Luce made a few remarks. Past
Department Commander Gardner, COrpT Tanner
and others made brilliant addresses There was n
midnight bombardmcnt on Thursday night, Sept.
., and on Friday sham battle witnessed by
5000 people. The next Reunion will be at Alma.
The seventh annual Reunion of the Michigan
Battalion Of Merrills Horse held at Battle
Creek Sept. l, with 100 members present. Mayor
dress OF welcome. An interesting part Of the regi-
mental history read by ". j. Kelsey, the
historian. 1t was decided TO hold the Reunion at
Detroit next year, in connection with the Grand
Army. and the officers elected were: Pres, Fred.
H. Cole, Battle Creek; V.-P., J. w. Snyder, Jersey
ville ILL.,; Sec, J. G.. Lewis, West Leroy, Mich;
Trens., Geo. II. Hicks, Battle Creek Historian N
j. Kelsey, Climax. At the Campfire speeches were
made by Hon George Willard, Perry Mayo Hon.
Smonds
The Reunion Of the 1llh Mich, held at Aliens, re-
Gently, was attended by 100 of the survivors, who
were royalty treated by the citizens of that place
Capt Hicks Minneapolis, was orator of the day
and delivered a pleasing address, and the address
Of welcome was made by g. A. Glasgow. The
regiment, was present. The next Reunion will be
held at Colon Aug 25, 1891.
MINNESOTA.
The seventh annual Reunion Of the I'd Minn
battery was held in Masonic Temple Minneapolis,
Sept TO- with about 25 OF the boys present. After
general and cordial shake OF the hand and a review
OF some of the incidents familiar TO ALL the meeting
was called 10 order. The Secretary Dr. w. A.
Spaulding, read sketch OF the Organization from
minutes Of previous meetings. Letters were read
from comrades unable 70 be present. A Campfire
ana luncheon was enjoyed, and the meeting adj
Journed till evening. At the evening session
resolution was adopted, and committee Of five
appointed TO publish full and complete
roster Of the company, with the address Of each
comrnde as far possible together with a history
OF the battery made up from individual contribu-
lions of the surviving members. The committee
H.
field, Geo. Il. Townsend, Maj. W. A. Hotchkiss and
Lieut. &. ~ Earl. Officers Pres, Richard ID.
bloomfield V.-P.. John II. Arne!l; sec and Treas,
Dr: W. A. Spaulding. On motion the association
adjourned TO meet on Thursday of the week Of the
State Fair In 1891.
MISCELLANEOUS.
James VI. Aver, Secretary, % Plum street Gin
oinnati: Reunion OF brigade comprising the lO2d
lO1th, 18th ILL.,; 10Th Ohio 10Th Ind at GaIesburg
Oct. 6-a President Harrison expected.
r. Walcott, Secretary, Springfield H.: Reunion
First Brigade, Second Division, Fourteenth Corps
at Springfield Oct. IS and l6. Brigade comprises
10Th, l6th and Goth ILL.,, YHtess 8 :. HOughtalings
battery, 10Th and 18th Mich. and I7Ih n. Y.
MISSOURI.
John Vessels, Secretary, quincy: Reunion Cd
Mo. Cav at this place Oct. I5
NEW JERSEY
Green's Opera House, at Woodbury.. was the
scene Of the seventh annual Reunion Of the 12th
n J. Sept. 4. Col. w T. Potter OF Rridgetou pre-
sided. The State Commission forwarded a eonlfnu-
nicaton, agreeing to put mari. on the line Of bat
Tie where the regiment was engaged At Gettysburg.
A proposition was also received from the State
Commission agreeing TO raise the base Of the pres
ent monument representing the charge OF ihe I2th
N }. on the Bliss barn. The design IS file Mt the
AdJutRnt-Generai' Office at Trenton. The matter
was referred 10 special committee TO report at
next meeting. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President; T. Griscom: Vice
Presidents, I. Canoon, J. Moffst and W II. Ben
nett Recording Secretary, Florence B.yler; Cor
responding Secretaries, Arthur Stanley, DR. C. A.
hcidinauui Executive Committee, ii. r Chew.
David Borton, John Lamar ID. B. Eiwell, B. F. Ed
wards. There are at the present time about 2O5
surviving members of the regiment on the roll.
The next Reunion will be held in Camden.
The annual Reunion Of the First y. J. Brigade
was held in Orange Sept. g. over go mem
bers were present The meeting held in the
Uzal Dodd Post rooms. and DIR. J. ID. Osborne. of
New York, presided. IL resolved to have a
history Of the brigade compiled, and q committee
Tor that purpose WAS appointed. Capt. Ambrose
VI. Matthews, of Orange, Department Commander
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic WAS elected
President and the following reEimental Vice
Presidents were selected: First Capt Charles sit
grauss, OF Mi.lDrook; Second, W. II. krauss Of
Newark. Third, w. T. Bailey, OF Philadei phia:
Fourth, DIR. J. ID. Osborne, OF Newark; lOJh, Ed
ward kcndrck. OF New York; l5th, J. A. Cliff, OF
Morrstown; 2ji, Il NJ. EcSeus, Of Paterson Hex
hammer battery, 4. III. Pollock OF Newark. The
other officers elected were: Treasurer, George Q.
Brown, Elizabeth; Corresponding See. : ID. Aspin-
wall, Newark; Rec. Sec, Joseph c. Ogden, Eliza
BETH ln the evening a banquet was rendered the
visitors by Uzal Dodd Post.
NEW YORK.
The Reunion of the I4sth y. Y. was held az
Shortsvtle, y. Y. Aug. 3, under the auspices Of
Herrendeen Post and the citizens Of Shortsyille
An excellent and bouutifu repast served 10 $50
comrades aud their families Commander Oliver
y Titus welcomed them ia a brief speech dceCat-
ing Rev MIR. Lieuharl make the address Of wei
come Music was furnished by the Manchester
Band and Il band Of old soldiers from Clifton
Springs. The old flag was there in "a frame, cared
for by Col. GuiOn, who IS the only Colonel OF the
regiment living. The address of welcome was
responded 10 by Homer Is. Webb. senior Vice Com
mHndor. Department of New York, and President
OF the association. short speeches were made by
Col. Guion, Maj. SCUtL Capt. Brown Comrade
liscuck and others. The election Of officers re-
suited thus; Pres, ". :. Hiue. Rushville; Sec
Charles A Giliett, Shortsville: Treas, Oliver ).
Titus ShOrisyiiei Asst sec. COmrude Green;
N,-Fs., W. j. Dillon, Co. 4, Seneca Falls Hanford
Strub!e Co B. Penn Van; II. G. Severn, Co &;
Thomas Beard, Co. ID, Geneva; A. NJ. Shepard, Co.
T., Seneca Falls; ID. j. Harkness, Co +; J. w.
Allen, Co. G.; l. 4. Bird, Co. If, Waterloo W. W.
Becker. Go. |; John Rodney, Co. Il.
The Army aud Navy Midsummer Club held its
ninth annual Reunion recently 1T Brighton Beach
Hotel, with over 50 members present. Gen. NiCho-
las W. Day presided Among the distinguished
guests present We're senator Nillikn NtssnChu-
sets; Gen, Martin II. McIlHhon. Capt Emory
u. = N; Capt. Carruth, l.. = A.; il. b. Law L. :
N; Judge Cowcnhoveu, Capt, Barrett Mai. Jewell
Marshal Davidson, and Department Commander
Matthews. New Jersey.
The annual Reunion of the 7Tth N V was held
Sept. i Gt Gloversylie. The severe rainy weather
may have prevented the attendance of suul- but
the number was small when compared with tho
!, 800 men taRt were mustered into the regiment
Mayor Baker Ia behalf of the city gave an address
of welcome. Judge Jerry keck, OF Johnstown.
responded. The rOll-cAll showed the command
was being gradually reduced. d. g. story Balls
togA Springs Secretary. The meeting HdjouTuedto to
Col, Sammons Post rooms, where the WOmAns
Relief Corps had prepared sUmptuOus banquet.
Reunion co. u, 9l-t ~ y, at New Salem Sept. -
Headquarters at }. NJ. ErWiu's Hall.
Arch. h. snow, Secretary, BOonville: Reunion
eth n. " at Rome Oct. l.. Headquarters at Airing
ton Hotel.
Frank Talimnn. Secretary. 50 Mechanic street.
Auburn: Reunion Ylh \. y. H. A. st tIis place Oct
II. Send addresses and - cCu.' Cor membership
fee
Two hundred comrades attended the 18th annual
Reunion of the l9th ~ y. or Gd y. \. 1. A. The