The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-25
VETERANS OF THE EIGHTH.
A Pleasing Reunion at Their "Home" on
Peaks Island

1eaks 1Sldnu
Col. Macarthur of Limington, in this
state, was loved and revered by his COM |
rades in the famous Eighth Maine long
before he, in the fullness of his heart,
made the veterans present of the big
club house, or ':home,' as the veterans
prefer to call it, on Peaks Island. And
when Col. Macarthur is summoned in the
last muster out this magnificent building
will stand monument to his memory.
Ii YOU have ever visited Peaks Island
YOU must have noticed it. 1t is large
three story building situated near the
rocky beach, just to the eastward of
Greenwood Garden.
On the first floor there is commodi-
GUS dining room and kitchen and above
it upon the main floor is large hall.
Yesterday the floor of this hall shone as
if wax had been applied and the broad
fireplaees were filled with golden rod.
Yesterday was the first day of the re-
union of the survivors of the gallant
Eighth Maine Regiment and the attend
ance was larger than that of any other
reunion held in this vicinity this sum-
mer.
There was marked attendance of
the wives and children of the veterans
which lent additional gayety to the
scene.
The afternoon boats brought a large
party and at dinner it was remarked that
it was one of the most largely attended
reunions the association has ever held.
One of the pleasantest features of the
reunion was congratulatory telegram
from the New Hampshire veterans who
were in the same corps as the Eighth
Maine. The New Hampshire boys are
encamped at the Weirs. 1t is needless
to say that Secretary Smith sent in re-
turn fitting response.
Among those present were:
Gilman Davis, Auburn.
l.. ]. Gibbs, Chicopee Falls, Mass.
z. G. Spearman, Auburn.
III. B. Sawyer, Auburn.
Wallace Smith, Auburn.
David Austin, No. Berwick.
Col. VIM. Macarthur, Limington.
G. w. Jameson, Duck Pond.
W. H. Manchester, South Portland.
Frederick Larrabee, New Gloucester.
j. S. Burke, MedfOrd.
j. H. Burke, East VIM.
Gideon Littlefeld, Wells.
Jonas c. Littlefeld, Melrose, Mass.
W. B. Goodwin Brunswick.
j. M. Rhodes, No. Berwick.
Charles Bennett, Alfred.
Col. John Heminway, Emery's Mills.
B. F. Strickland, Portland.
Mrs r. r. Strickland. Portland,
Mrs. MITCHELL Boston.
Miss Grace Williams Boston.
Miss Nellie Mccormack, Boston.
Mrs s. j. Il. e SWEET, Kittery
Miss Arabela May Soule, Portland.
Mrs. Gustavus Pease, Jay.
NJ. D. Jacobs, New Vineyard.
Jason Gill; Chesterville.
sylvester Jones, Fayette.
George w. Scott Biddeford.
Chandler Eastman, Charlestown, Mass.
Orren P. Richardson, Waterville.
Charles Burke, Winn.
o. L. Richardson. Watervile.
j. W. T. Treadwell. Kennebunk.
c. E. Marshall, Portland.
c. E. Metcalf, Auburn.
S. AUSTIN No. Berwick.
G.. S. Dutch, No. Berwick.
Rev. II. A. Philbrook, Boston.
Col. E. A. True, Boston.
o. B. Canwell, Boston.
BENZ. Hubbard, Kennebunk
John M. Tyler, Chelsea.
Charles GalliSOn Deerlng.
DIR. Reed, Portland.
Mrs. j. H. SWEET and Miss SWEET.
Mrs. o. p. Richardson.
Mrs. 0. B. Canwell, Boston.
Mrs. Chandler Eastman, Charlestown.
Mrs. M. ]. Woodward, Lisbon Falls.
Mrs Ora Berry Lisbon Falls. "A
Mrs. John w. ,Treadwell West Kennebunk.
Lucy A. Marshall, Berwick.
Mrs. Frederick Larrabee..
Mrs. G. E.iMarshall. Portland.
Mrs. True. Newton Highlands, Mass.
Mrs. Gibbs, Chcopee Falls, Mass.
Mrs. Walton. Newton Upper Falls, Mass.
Mrs. Francis, Boston.
L. M. Clark, Deering.
w. G. Soule, Portland.
L. B. Rogers Patten.
Charles H. Smith, Wells Beach.
NV Walton e' Newton @l' Upper Falls, Mass.
Geo. f. Dnnton. Natck, Mass.
f. S. Grant, Hudson, Mass.
Capt. NJ. H. Bragdoh, Wells
The secretary reported but one death
during the year and also that the finan-
cial condition of the association was very
gratifying.
At the annual meeting the following
officers were elected:
President--L. j. Gibbs, Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Secretary and Treasurer-Gilrnan Smith, Au-
burn.
Executive Committee-E.C G. spearin, Auburn;
a. B. Sawyer, Auburn; Wallace Smith, Auburn
The Seventh Maine.
The second day of the 25th annual re-
union of the Seventh Maine Regimental
Association was very enjoyable, there be-
ing quite a number of ladies present
The shore dinner, prepared under the di-
rection of Quartermaster Hunt was
keenly enjoyed by the party.
At the business meeting it was an
nounced that the following members had
died during the year: P. r. Clason, Gar
diner; J. w. Humphrey, San Jose, CAL;