The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-11-10

OF new officers, and address oil the Secretary
Notices OF Reunions to be held should be sent in
early. and will be published at once If received in
time.l
ILLINOIS.
The Reunion OF the 10Th Illinois was q grand
success in all its features The weather was pro-
pitious the reception of the veterans by the people
was most cordial the little City of Watseka was in
gala attire, homes and business houses were decked
red, white. and bno. Tho parade was an imposing
sight. with the uniformed knights Of Pythas In
advance, the g A. r. and s. of V. escort; tho
10Th, 11s in number, fianked either side with
line of lovely little girls dressed in white, each
bearing flag; the little Lodge of Loyal Temper
ance LegioBers waving their banners in the air.
marching to the stirring strsns Of Rally Round
the Flag" and other patriotic airs. 1t q sight
in the evening was attended by the people en-
masse, and was one of the most interesting and
enthusiastic events that Was ever witnessed in
Waiseka. The banquet on Wednesday would have
done honor to Dcimonico or Kinsley. Maj. Har
rington was master Of ceremonies, and presided
with his usuai grace and dignity. Toasts were
E. F. Clapp. Rev. r. B. Williams Comrade D. E.
Munger, and Maj. M. Fl. Peters. At the business
meeting Comrade r. w Foster was chosen Presi-
dent and Serg't-Maj. s. G. Munhali Secretary.
Sheldon was chosen the place OF meeting in
1888 Resolutions were adopted heartily thanking
the people of +, Watseka for their hospitality and
generosity. This Reunion will be memorable
one i'll the annals of the gallant 10th III.
The veterans of the old 4Ist Ill. held their Re-
union this year at ShelbyviIle, Oct. III and IL.
There were 81 names registered. many Of the boy.
having Travelled long distances for the pleasure Of
shaking hands once more with their old comrades,
who went with them through the fire of Donelson.
Shiloh. Corinth, Vicksburg, Jackson. and many
other places of less note. Mayor Wagner gave
us speech Of welcome, which was responded to
Campfire. Short talks by comrades, music hand
shaking, and n good time generally, were enjoyed
by all At the business meeting, Comrade John
Baugbman, of Taylorville, was elected President.
and Comrade Benepe, Of Assumption, Secretary.
The place of next Reunion will be at Taylorville.
The 14th Reunion of the Illinois State Association
of Union Elk Prisoners of War was held at New
man on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10 and 20.
There are not far from 1000 names Of comrades
enrolled as members of the Association, but only
So registered. The citizens of Newman and the sur
rounding country are an intelligent, enterprisng.
hospitable, and patriotic people. They received
the old soldiers heartily and entertained them right
royalty. The Cam pfres Wednesday and Thursday
evenings were large, interesting, and enjoyable
meetings. Patriotic songs were sung by comrades
and the audience and patriotic speeches were made
and stories told by the comrades that amused edi-
fed. and pleased everyone. Miss Laura Pearl
ton. sang patriotic war and National songs charm
ingiy. A collection OF $i3 was taken up among the
comrades to pay the necessary expenses of the
Association. All the expenses Of the Reunion were
paid by the committee of arrangements with money
collected OF tho business men and others Of New
man purse of 325 was presented to Miss Pinck-
ard for her services by the citizens OF Newman.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing
year; Pres. @. W. Pavey, Springfield; Up. W
rarmer CITY Sec and Treas
City. Springfield was selected for the next Re-
union In October, 1893. Letters were read from
comrades who were not able to attend the Reunion
Resolutions were passed thanking the residents Of
tho town, especially the ladies; and also the rail-
road companies for their kindness. and all who
assisted to make the meeting a success. banquet
was rendered to the comrades in Comrade George
Whites warehouse, which had been specially pre-
pared and decorated for the occasion. 1t was a
most elegant and bouniiful feast. and served by
the ladies. old and young, in excellent taste and
style. After the comrades had eaten. about 700
citizens had dinner, and there was much excellent
pleasant enjoyable. and happy Reunion. The
people OF Newman did grandly in every way.-X.
Grand Army Hall, Chicago, Oct. 81 and %. There
was an attendance of nearly 800 comrades with
their wives. daughters and invited guests The
Campfire was from to 10 p. M. and free banquet
served from 5 to 8. Speeches. stories. and
music by comrades and guests. made the gathering
bright-letter day in our lives. The next Reunion
Pres, e. A Davenport. Chicago; First y-Pres, c. c.
White, Valparaiso. Neb; Second V:-P.. 8. j. Bailey
South Superior Wis., Rec sss Carpenter
Rev. f. G. Bruner Carrolton. ILL., Treas, p. "
Fitzpatrick. Chicago; Burglar, w. j. Stephans
The 9th I'll. held an enjoyable Reunion At Chi
cago A good time was had by all. The program
was as follows: Address of welcome, by Rev. N. L.
Campfire p p ADDRESS, Sf BY Pres L. Iessess
address. by Comrade A. o. Abbott; What I Saw
In Wellington Comrade Davenport; Our De-
parted Comrades" Rev. F. G. Bruner. The pro-
gram followed by short speeches, stories, etc.,
from comrades and guests.
A meeting Of the 18th III. was held at Carthage
chosen: President Il. B. Hamilton, of Quincy;
Vice-President James Sample, Of Carthage; Sec
rotary and Treasurer, John Elder, OF Carthage.
Executive COMMITTEES. Alex. Sholl. G. w. Taylor.
Carthage; Erastus Hazen. Hamilton E. @. Rock
enfield, Chatten; Cyrus Geddes. Fountain Green.
The lISth was com posed largely Of citizens from
Hancock Adams and Henderson Counties Gen.
John G. Fouda was elected Colonel; Thomas Lo-
gan, Lieutenant Colonel, and r. W. McClaughry,
Major. The regiment was organized at Camp But
Ter, Springfield, In September, 1852
INDIANA.
The 18th Reunion Of the Old Brigade-sth and
18th Ind. Inf, and LIST Ind. battery-was held at
Middletown, Oct. 10. About IT'S of the comrades
Col. James b. Black, of Indianapolis. delivered
the annual address, and the other speakers
Comrades w. 7, Slot, of Franklin; c. G. sheldron
and ]. F. Elliott, of Kokomo. The evening pro-
gram, consisting of rotations, speeches and songs
by comrades, was very enjoyable feature OF the
W.R.C. The following officers were elected for the
next annual meeting to be held at indianapolis
during the National Encampment: Pres. James
b. Black Sec., G. t. Bedford; Treas, Albert Izor.
The Reunion of the 10th Ind. at Bourbon. Oct. 6,
grand auccess; being the first In the place IL
doomed the old boys to the front. The next Re-
In October. They are expecting big time. since
it will be their Silver Reunion. The officers
Pres 4. "A. Mellenger; N..F Charles Cendal An.
COLA; Treas, q. w. Care, Lngeneer; Sec, T.. q.
Meiendy, Fremont
More than 100 survivors attended the Reunion of
the 99th Ind, held at Peru. During the morning
committee, headed by drum corps, marched to
all the trains and escorted the members as they
arrived to Grand Army Hall. Each man was given
a red ribbon badge, with the inscription =" Annual
Reunion goth Ind VOL, Peru, Ind, Oct. &c and q,
1892" AT the business meeting committee, con-
eisting Of one member selected from each Of the
companies, was appointed to correct the roster Of
the regiment. The tiAe and place of holding the
Executive Committee. The election of officers
then held, and Chap Lucas and Capt. Ira b. Myers
were reelected President and Secretary. and DIR.
N. G. Smith, of Greencastle. was elected Vice.
President. Az $50 p. M the Reunion supper was
given and at the conclusion of that a grand Camp
man. and the program was nterspersed with songs
and Rotations.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Over 800 members were present at the Reunion
Of the 25th Mass, held at Clinton. short street
parade, headed by the Thompson band and police
occurre cd prior to the sessions in Town Hall. Deco
rations etc, were general. Eight deaths occurred
in the year Letters OF regret were read from Gen.
Draper and others. The officers elected were:
Pres Gen. Josiah Pickett; V.-P.s, Charles c.
Murdoch, Thomas Upton, Benjamin Mayo. Joseph
G. Rogers, Augustus Stone; Sec, Glare w. Put
nam Executive Committee, William o. Welder
Joseph b. Knox, Henry A. Pond. Walter r. Brig
ham, G. A. Garland; Finance Committee, Lyman
Leighton, Martin McCue, Charles +. Tew; Chap
dent Harrison. After the several company Re-
unions fine dinner was served in Bigelow Hall.
Immediately after the Reunion OF the 18th Mass
the survivors of Co. b, same regiment-24i in num-
ber-held a meeting and elected the following Off
cers. Pres Geo. S. Adams; V.-P., Willard Cha
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