Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-24
A GLORIOUS DAY

 V volunteer veterans have finer reunion than theirs of yesterday in New Britain at the hands of Stanley post, G. A. R., and Stanley Relief corps. Never was September in more gracious and smiling mood. The weather was of the finest, the welcome most .hearty, the spread most bounteous and the patriotic feelings and spirit of comradeship never ran higher. The presence of so many of their 1 lady friends contributed to fill the cup of joy of the battle worn veterans to the full The reunion was in all respects a I brilliant one and New Britain was alive | with interest in the occasion and every where the flags waved in honor of the old warriors. General Hawley was there. His presence, always an inspiration, was hailed, as usual, with keenest satisfaction. He talked to the big assembly present of veterans and ladies in his best vein. Judge, Chamberlain ably presided over the after dinner speaking. Our special reporter furnished the following account of the days proceedings: The veterans and their friends accompanying were met as they arrived by members of Stanley post and Stanley Relief corps and escorted to the hail. A special feature of the day was the very complimentary reception given by these organizations to the lady |, ,Eisitors. While,t the veterans held their business meetingthe lady visitors were taken to view the city in carriages, they greatly enjoying tie drive and appreciat- ing this additional hospitality.
 At the business meeting Judge Cham berlain, president of the regimental asso- citation, presided, with Thomas L. Watson of LakeYille, secretary. The neurological record showed that the ranks had been less decimated by death than in former years since the war. All the old regimental officers were reelected, viz: <
 President, V. Chamberln of New Britaik first vice president, Rev. H. L. Wayland of Phil adephia; second vice president, Ira F. Hicks Fl & of New Britain; treasurer, L. E. Peck of New Haven; secretary, T. L. Norton of Lakeyille.~ A large banner waa stretched across the street. in front of the posts hall, on which on one side was inscribed F. .-7a x Welcome 7th V. c.
 and on the other side the name of the bat tie in which the regiment fought for the grand old flag.
 After the business meeting the veterans were escorted by Stanley post to the hand somepstate armory. They were headed by Britain, led by Master Pagan, bright lad dressed in the full uniform of the corps, who acted as drum major, attracting much public attention by his natty appearance and success in yielding the baton. With l the arrival of the veterans and the return | of the ladies from their carriage drive, the armory surely presented gala appearance. | The parlors were thrown open to the ladies'. The banquet tables presented a beautiful sight laden with tempting viands and fruits, and magnificent array of
 flowers. Each veteran had a buttonhole
 boquet at his plate. There were thirty
 three tables set and laden. Over 500 peo-
 ple sat down to the spread, and there was enough to feed whole regiment in war time. After the banquet came the feast of season, led off with remarks by Judge Chamberlain and his introduction of the 1 brave General Joseph R. Ha9ley, who was received with great enthusiasm. He in fitting words returned thanks to Stanley
 post and the ladies of the Auxiliary corps
 for their most hospitable greeting and re-
 ception of the visitors and, among other
 things, spoke of the educating value of
 such occasions as this upon the youth of
 our country, who could but learn lessons
 of patriotism from such demonstrations.
 When the rising generation is grown, said
 the general, and another war breaks out,
 as one may, the bugles of our country will
 call, if necessary, from 1000, 900 to 1O,. I
 national emblem. [Great applause.
 Adiutant-G General Embler of New Ha-
 ven followed with brief patriotic speech,
 in which he also thanked the post and the
 corps.
 Speeches were also made by Captain
 Gray, Secretary T. L. Morton aud Stepher Walkeley of Company A. .- i Comrade Daniels of Mansfield post
 Middletown, sang "The Old Coffee Kettle to the tune s'Old Oaken Bucket" Comrade Johnson of Company fol 2 lowed with spirited remarks and Major Burton of Danielsonville, seventy-fve
 years old, who was captain of company K spoke also.
 A resolution of thanks was passed unan imously, amid much enthusiasm, to Stan ley post and Stanley relief corps.r . Resolutions on the death of General
 Terry, offered by General Hawley, were
 then adopted.
 ) Ira Hicks of New Britain read similar resolutions which were presented before
 the recent national encampment in Detroit
 signed by many officers of the seventh. After other speeches by comrades, Com
 mander Mix of Stanley post made fitting speech expressive of the qualification al felt at the presence of the visitors.
 A song was sung by Comrade Ike Morris
 formerly of New Haven.
 Rev. Dr. Stidha1n, Baptist pastor of New Britain, was one of the speakers as wal
 also Rev. MT. Chase, pastor of the Uni
 versalist church.
 Marching Through Georgia" was then , sung, General Hawley leading.
 A fine letter from General Adam Badeau
 was then read and was greeted with hearty
 applause.
 A letter of regret from Governor Bulke. ley, General Horace Porter and First Vice
 President Rev. Dr. H. L. Wayland of
 Philadelphia. Dr. Wayland simply re.
 ferred as his excuse for not coming tc
 Deuteronomy 24-5, the words being as
 was soon discovered, on investigation, BE
 follows:
 When a man hath taken new wife, he shal | not go out to war, neither shall he be charged
 with any business, etc. Assistant Adjutant- General George M.
 White of this city, an invited guest, spoke
 of the war and old war days, and referred
 to a remark General Hawley had made at i the meeting General Hawley had said in his speech that he estimated thatysome survivor or survivors of the old Seventh CIV. would be alive as late as 1043. I Colonel White said he hoped to be present | at the 1943 reunion of the regiment and to
 hear General Hawley make one of his soul
 stirring speeches on that occasion. The 'J me6t1A8 learM1y rappiRuOe0.f A1teI D IeW
 impromptu speeches and handshaking the
 reunion was over. v s,l: @- ... ..@- 2= :, r. Specially interesting to all, especially the old SevenfhsC. V. boys, was the war
 stained and tattered old battle flag carried
 through the war, which was presented to
 the regiment h tassfrst wife of General jHawley as the fegiment was about leaving | for the front. It waved during the day
 from the flagstaff over the armory. It is in the special care and keeping of Stanley
 post. srEs =. 5
 Among those present from this city were
 Captain Perry of Orange street, D. R. Ad.
 ans and family, Leonard Peck, George
 Adams and family, Leander Parmalee and H family, Harry Austin and Jerry Bradley, sk and Ben Wooding of Hamden; also John
 B: Bogart of the sNew York Sun, who Fl served in the old Seventh o. V.
 Killed at Grade Crosstng. ta TWISTED Sept. 23.-Frank Carpente, t30, while crossing the Housatonic track at Falls Village, yesterday afternoon, wal
 struck by & train and himself and horse ;sf filed and the wagon smashed te .F o%r,,SScr