The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-09-28

to order by the PRESIDENT OF the ASSOCIATION
Capt Richmond. After some discussion Elgir
was chosen as the place for the Reunion in 1894
This was owing to the fact that the first Re
union was held at that point in 1869. and it wa:
thought fitting to go there for the silver ami
versary. The old officers were reelected: Pres,
Capt. J. Frank Richmond; V.-P., Z. A. Cum
mings; Sec, Geo. II. Knott; Asst Sec, Frank
Young. Fitting resolutions were prepared and
adopted in memory of the comrades deceased
during the year, and the meeting adjourned Il
the basement of the Peoples Church for an ex
cellent spread served by the Ladies of the
GAR.
INDIANA.
Nearly 100 of the 115th Ind. registered at the
National Encampment at indianapolis, and on
the evening of Sept. Campfire was held in
connection with tho brigade Reunion. s. N
Chambers was chosen President, and w. G.
Edgerman, of New Albany, Secretary and
Treasurer. The next Reunion will be held al
Marion in the Fall of 1894.
The 6Sth Ind. held their Reunion at Indian
apolis. There were present 135 members
many had not met since their muster-out in
1865 A perfect lovefeast was the result OF
this meeting. Officers for ensuing year are:
Pres, Col. b. c. Shaw; V.-P, Capt. II. d.
Moore; Sec, Capt. j. H. Mauzy. The next
Reunion will be held at Elwood Aug. 10, 1894,
and Capt. Lesson, of Co. G, desires every men,
Der of the regiment to be present and share his
hospitality, as he proposes to entertain the boys
right royalty.
The 10th Ind. Cav held their Reunion during
the Encampment, with very pleasant results
The Secretary was instructed to secure supply
of badges, similar to those procured at the meet
ing two years ago. and that the same be fur
nshed to all members of the regiment who are
not supplied with them. Under these instruc-
tions every ex-member of the regiment may be
I,a1 1o1 J.
John q. Springer, Springfield, III. These badges
cost about % cents each. Officers chosen were:
Pres, Dudley Wickersham; V.-P's, w. II.
Coffman VIM. Crawley, Gustave Lang II. M.
Graham, and Samuel Van Brunt; Sec. and
Treas, John G. Springer, Springfield, H. 1t
was decided that the next meeting be held at
Champaign, ILL.,, at time to be fixed by the
Executive Committee.
The 50th Ind. held Reunion at Military
Park during the session of the National En-
campment. Capt James II. Johnson, of Co.
K, was chosen Temporary Chairman, and
George G. Hoover, of Co. E, Secretary. After
short speeches by the different members pres
ent it was unanimously agreed that this be
made a permanent organization for regimental
Reunions. James Harrel of Co. ID, was elected
President, and George G. Hoover, of Co. E,
81 Highland Place. indianapolis Secretary, aud
they were given the power to appoint COM
mittee of Eve to act as an advisory board to as
sist them in arranging the details and program
for the Reunion. The President and Secretary
were given the power TO appoint committee
OF one from each Of the several Counties where
companies were organized to assist the Secre-
tary in obtaining the names and addresses OF
the survivors, to enable him to prepare roster
of the regiment. Seymour was selected az the
place of holding the next Reunion, and the
President and Secretary was authorized to fix
the day and date of the Reunion. Seymour
having been the first rendezvous the Secretary
was instructed to open correspondence with the
city authorities and ascertain what could be
done in the way of preparing a fitting recep-
tion.
MAINE.
The 4th Me- and Cd Me. battery had the
largest attended Reunion ever recorded at
Rockland. The soldiers were guests of Gen.
Davis Tillson, proceeding to Hurricane Isle by
the Steamer Gov. Bodwell, where a mammoth
clambake was enjoyed, followed by speeches.
These officers were elected Pres, Capt. Will
liam n. Ulmer; V.-P.'s, William Fl. Simmons,
George Ii. i homas; Sec and Treas, Robert An
derson. Returning to this city Campfire was
held in Grand Army Hall, with speeches by
Mayor Knight, Gen. TillsoD, Gen. J. P. Cilley,
Col. Elijah Walker, and others.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Edwin f. Spofford. 175 Lebanon street. NAL
den: l want the addresses of all members of
Co. M, "Lander's Guards" 1st Mass. II. A.,
with photographs, to be used in memorial OF
the company.
The attendance at the Goth Reunion of the
SD Mass, held at Gardner. was small during
the forenoon, but the warm afternoon sun
swelled the number considerably. The Secre-
tarys report showed nine deaths since the last
meeting. This regiment engaged in many
battles the severest loss being at Port Hudson
and when in the course of his speech Capt.
Whitney drew from his pocket piece of the
old regimental flag, torn by shot at that battle,
there was much cheering.
The veterans of the old 40th Mass. met and
greeted each other at Faneuil Hall on the 31st
anniversary of their organization. About so
of the survivors of this regiment were present.
The business meeting was held in the forenoon.
The number of deaths as reported by the Secre-
tary were II. The following officers were
unanimously elected Pres, Joseph A. Dalton !;
First V.-P., VIM. II. Cundy; Second V.-P., Chas.
A. Currier; &c., Edward L. Giddings; Chap.
J. Henry Thayer. The afternoon was spent
in speech-makng and ry-telling.
The Reunion of the 18th Mass. was held in
Boston, at the American House. About so of
the survivors of some 300 of that old regiment
were present and celebrated the 32d anniver-
sary of the day of their departure from the
State for the front Aug. 26, 1861. The business
of the Association was performed, fine dinner
enjoyed, ETC. Officers were elected as follows !:
Pres, J. w. Footman; V.-P. and Sec, w. w.
Hemenway; Treas, III. w. Kenyan. Resolu-
tions were passed on the deaths since the last
meeting of seven members.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Charles F. Benjamin. Secretary, 20 Corcoran
Building. Washington d. c., sends US the con-
stitution and historical summary of the Wash
ington Branch of the Third Corps Union.
NEW YORK.
Thomas w. Smith, Secretary, 300 Third ave-
nue. New York City: Reunion 18th n. Y. Cav.
(Scott's 900, Peekskil Oct IL.
The fourth annual Reunion of the Fraternity
of the Survivors of the 9th N. Y. Art. was
held at Floral Hall, White Plains Hon. VIM.
II. Robertson, Gen. VIM. II. Morris, Lieut.
Fordham Morris, James B. Wood, President of
the Westchester Historical Society, and Joseph
B. Eakins, President of the Association, de-
livered addresses Judge VIM. II. Robertson
read paper on the organzatio of War Com
mittee for the Eighth Senatorial District of
New York. Only seven of this committee are
now living, and two were present at the Re-
union, VIM. Ii. Robertson and Silas ID. Clifford
The following officers were elected: Pres,
Stephen Baker; First V.-P., Geo. r. Hendrick-
SON Second V.-P., Capt. John Gedney; Third
V.-P., Maj. II. B. Hall; Fourth V.-P., Capt
FOrdham Morris; Historian, Maj. Frederick
Sbonnard; Treas, Capt Watson c. Vreden-
burgh; Sec, Lieut.. Louis III. Beakley; Cor
Sec. John ID. Crawford. The next annual Re-
union will be held at YonkeTs Sept. g as guests
of Ktching Post, GAR.
At the roll call of the I25th N Y at Vein