The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-27
REUNIONS.
Annual Meetings and Other Matters Per-
tanning to Various Organizations.

Annual Meetings and Other Matters Per-
tanning to Various Organizations.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The 9th Mass celebrated its ed anniversary of
its tragic march of the regiment through Balti-
more in 1861, and TO revive memories of other in
teresting events in which the regiment Mt various
times participated. There were l37 active and %
honorary members present. The hat, redwhite-
and-bue dress, velvet jacket, and silver canteen
worn by the Daughter OF the Regiment. Mrs. Lizzie
Clawson Jones Rodgers were shown the members
The canteen, which is of silver. presented TO
Mrs Rogers July ii, 1861, at the Relay House, in
Maryland by the non commissioned officers and
privates Of the regiment. The excellent dinner
was enjoyed by all. The officers elected
Pres, Albert Pinder. Co. II; Vice Pres, Capt. b.
chad6ourne J. r w sha.tuek Sec Capt D. G.
mttce, Is. f. Talber, John ID. Emerson w. Ii.
Jones.
MICHIGAN.
The Reunion of the 9th Mich. was held at Ionia
April s. and 7. A rousng Campfire was held at
the Opera House, aud addresses were made by
Department Commander Kidd and others. After
this the WR.C. rendered The visitors elegant
banquet at the Post rooms. Dr. NJ. III. Hillard,
Dushvie, was elected President, snd John Vnn
Horn Portland. Secretary and Treasurer. The
next meeting will be held at Owasso or Corunna.
NEBRASKA.
The Nebraska Association of the Survivors of
Shiloh formed at New York the 3lst ami
yersary OF that great battle. The officers of the
permanent organization are: John Lett Benedict,
President; b. g. Campbell, Oscsola, Vice-Presi-
dent; II. II. Bowker, York. Secretary. After "A
cess tho meeting reassem bled to partake of a
goodly supply of eaables furnished by the w. II. G.
In the evening patriotic exercises were held. The
speaker of the evening ex-Gov John NJ.
Thayer. who spoke on the Generals of the
Army"
NEW YORK. dt
The members OF the 125th n. Y who were at
Gettysburg and live III New York secure free
transportation to and from the field of battle on
July l. q and B. the latter being New York Day if
a bill now pending before the State Legislature
becomes law. Geo. W. sweet, Secretary, Sheldon
avenue. Troy, N. Y, is anxious 10 get the name,
company, regiment, Post address, and nearest
railroad station of every survivor of the regiment
so that in the bill be passed, everyone will be
provided for Everything indicates that the enact
ment will pass and all soldiers in the State belong
ing to regmental associations should write to the
Secretaries. r.r
Capt. j. w. Petit, Secretary 9th n. Y, Fredonia
n. ", sends us substantially the above informa-
ton, and adds: Comrades residing in other
States will receive free transportation only from
such point in the State OF New York as they may
strike on their way to Gettysburg"
OHIO.
James H. Smith, Secretary, Newark: Reunion
Ohio State Association of Mexican War Veterans
Pqua, May 10. 10 H.
James e. Graham Secretary, Fort Wayne Ind:
Reunion Fullers Ohio Brigade (27tb, S9th, 43d, and
G3d Ohio, at Hamilton, May H.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The LIST and Cd Pa, which served In the Mexican
war under Gen. Scott, and known as Scott's Le-
gion, held Reunion at Philadelph ia on the ami
battlefags which were presented to the Legion
were turned over TO the keeping of Pennsylvania
Historical Society. Many prominent people were
present