The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-15
NEW JERSEY.


The sth n J. held their 10th Reunion and BAN
ques at ;. e. J. Davs's parlors in Newark. Nov. 90.
Toastmaster Capt VIM. II. Howard called upon
Charles L. Hill TO respond the The State
OF New Jersey" A. o. Haisey, Barnes McCioffin"
answered in a humorous vein for The Guests and
Honorary Members" and Capt. A. J. Ransom
spouded for The Cavalry" John Y. Foster. in
an eloquent speech. for which he heartily
applauded, responded TO the toast Some Elements
OF the Nations Strength Joseph Atkinson spoke
kindly of the heroes who served IN the army and
I navy, and DIR. NJ. ; Crane spoke feelingly of the
departed comrades. Francis ID. Clark, President
of The Association Of California Pioneers aud a
veteran of the of -, well of The of
. tie rebellion. made a pleasant speech. Mr.. Clark
was an intimate friend of Gen. Joseph Hooker
ment was a part. Out OF the 500 members Of the
regiment ia which Mr.. Clark ionrneyed TO Cali
fornia in lSi7, there now but l5S survivors
Among those present were I.eut.-Col. Breintnali
Dr.. ID. J.. Wallace. DIR. Henry Alters, Col. A. J.
Clark. Grams and Enos Runyon. The committee
IL charge of the banquet were john p Thorn pson,
NEW YORK.
The Old Guard Veteran Battalion) fittingly cele-
brated the 1O9,b anniversary of the evacuation of
New York City. on Nov. 25 At promptly 1890 on
that day the battalion in full Winter uniform,
sembled al tie armory and proceeded 10 celebrate
Be- tie authority OF Gen. Schofeid, Battery X, lst
L. s. l.. A., from Fort Hamilton, Capt. John w
D!iien6aeS. commanding joined the Old Guard in
Isaac Hoagland, First Lieutenant and Adjutant !;
i. p. Moore Secretary, and james F. Wenman,
I
grand reception al Madison Square Garden. 1t il
expected that this viii be the grandest military
ball ever given, and it is thought that there will be
between II 900 and Is 0G0 people present. To show
the magnitude of the affair il is only necessary to
give the price Of the boxes for the OCCASION which
are as follows; Central boxes, $40: arena QargesD
boxes $50: arena. $40; first tier, $780, second tier
SIS; third tier, $50; tickets of admission. s.; re-
served seats, 81.
The 9Th \. Y. Cav held a very interesting and
well-sttended Reunion. Many comrades met for
the first time since the close of the and this
ever-to be- remembered occasion. At the
meeting fund was created for assisting destitute
comrades Of the regiment, their widows They
also com peted fund 10 pay for the erection of
monument over the grave of one of the gallant
leaders Of the regiment, Col. T. A. Boice, whose
mains lie Ia Laramie, Wyo. Appropriate resoIu-
tons the death Of Rev /. y. Boudige tlate
Chaplain Of the regimenp, who died last January,
We're adopted. At the suggestion of Capt. Parsons,
OF the Isl VT Cav. and Mai J. p Penfield, Capt. s.
b. Ryder. Elizabeth y. j.. and Capt. j. A Bryant,
Towanda Pa, were appointed from this Associa-
ton To act with others Of the Cavalry Corps OF the
Potomac 10 correct history in regard TO the battle
OF Gettysburg. After some other routine business
Maj. l. j. Barker, OF Crown Point, N y, was
elected President for the ensuing year. Mai. J. A.
Penfield, of Boston, First Vice-President: c. T. S.
Pierce. OF Vergennes, W., Secretary and Treasurer
Capt +. 8. Dickinson, of Portyille n. Y. Regi-
mental Historian. and Chas. II. Thomas, of Fern
wood. III. committee to prepare an Association
badge. II was voted 10 meet again at the next Ma
/ tional Encampnent.
We have received n roster Of the 143d n. Y.
/ which gives history Of the regiment, together
Win a complete list OF AL tue IL also
gives the address of as many of the surviving
| comrades 1t was possible to obtain. Peter T..
4 Palen. Monticello, n. Y, is the Secretary.
We have a printed account of the 18th Reunion
of the l53d y. Y, held at the Washington Encamp-
ment, together with a roster OF the surviving en-
beers. VIM. II. Harris, 50 Washington St, Glovers-
vile, y. V. is the Secretary.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Charles schlechl. President. Philadelphia Re-
union Sd Pa. Art. and 18TH Pa. at Heading, Pa,
/ Sept. Z, 1893.
The Reunion of the I'D Pa. was held at Maen-
| nerehor Hail. Philadelphia. banquet wns served
and the opening address made to the so mem.
bers present by Chairman Col. William Moore.
Capt Ker, Assistant District Attorney was present.
aud responded in his happiest vein TO the toast,
Our Country" The other toasts were: "Anni-
yersary OF Battle of Missionary Ridge" Commander
Murray; Our Departed Comradesm Col. William
Moore; Our Guests Col. Nicholson; The
Grand Army OF the Republic" Capt. lowering.
WISCONSIN,
VIM. White. Mt Hope The Goth Wis. will cele.
brate the 30th anniversary Of the battle of Prairie
| Grove, Waterbury, to-day.