The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-03-12
Regular Army and NAVY Union.

Among the many fraternal societies that
go to make up the mystic circle of Portland
there has been recently added branch of
the Regular Army and Navy Union.
While it has all the features Of the G.. A.
r. 1t yet differs. the difference being as re-
CARDS those who are admitted as members.
The latter is composed only of those who
served during the time of the Rebellion,
while the former makes no distinction as to
time Of service, whether before, during, or
after the war, providing the term of service
was In regiment or vessel of the regular
service
few weeks ago r. S. Sidelinger. who
had served in the 18th United States Infan-
try and 18th United States Cavalry, took &C
tive steps toward having garrison Of the
order formed here. and in making inquiries
he ascertained that there were many of on r
best citizens who have seen service while
wearing of the blues. Several meetings
have been held and all the preliminary steps
taken. as the readers of the PRESS know.
The final steps were taken last night when
these National Corps officers. Major John
M. Holt, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Newport, R,
l.; Colonel Edwin W. Watson, aide. de-
camp. Boston, Mass. Colonel Harry G. Col
Inns, aide-de-camp. Boston, Mass; Lieuten-
ant Frank w. Hamlin, Lieutenant r. s. Mac
kenzie. of Garrison No. 4 Of Boston, Regu-
lar Army and Navy Union, and Seminal
John F. Roche officially instituted Captain
George ID. Wallace Garrison Of the Depart
ment of Maine.
The Regular Army boys as rule are mis-
understood, and until recently have not held
the position in society that they ought,
neither have they after being discharged
from the service been given as many privI-
leges as their better organized brothers of
the q. A. r. This organized effort will help
their cause in the future.
The name OF the garrison, Captain
George d. Wallace Garrison" is a fitting
one As prominent officer Of the old fight.
ing 9TH United States Cavalry, known per-
haps better as Clusters Regiment" he fell,
just the other day at the battle of Wounded
Knee. when Sitting Bull was killed. The
captain of the garrison here, as we'll as sew
eral other members, were formerly members
of the Seventh, Captain Sidelinger being in
the company commanded Thy Captain Wal
lace at his death, and out Of respect and love
for the brave soldier the society here was
named.
Last week Mrs. Wallace was informed Of
the naming of the garrison aud the follow
ing letter from her was read last night:
1928 JEFFERSON PLACE.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Captain r.. S: Sidelinger.
Dear Sir-l am very gratifed to you and your
garrison for the honor you have bestowed upon
my late husband, Captain George D. Wallace, in
Navy Union in his memory 1t gives me great
pleasure to know that so many members of the
Captains old regiment are in this garrison. 1
send two photos of him which consider an ex-
future to send life sized portrait to ornament the
walls OF your hall. Cordially yours,
CARRIE OTIS WALLACE.
Many comrades were initiated last night
and the following officers were installed:
Captain-R s. Sidelinger.
First Lieutenant-F. II. Jones.
Second Lieutenant-George s. Ramsey
Quarter Master-O. M. Rust
Adjutant-F. I'll. Russell.
Officer Of the Day-E. Thompson.
The following are the apportioned officers !:
@. M. Sergt.-James Walker.
Picket-George w. Atkins.
Sentinel-F. I. Leonard.
Master at Arms-A. ii. Mitchell
Color Sergt.-J. T. Howell.
Chaplan-C E. Jordan.
Sergt. Major-N. Sylvester.
Regular meetings will be held in Reform
Club Hall each Wednesday night.
A pleasant event of the evening was the
presentation of badge of the order to Cap
tain Sidelinger by Colonel Collins of the r.
s. Mckenzie Garrison of Boston.