Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
GRAND ARMY REUNION.
At LakeviIle, Feb. 22nd, 1894.

Al LakeVliie, rep. ~<nus ico4.
 The enthusiasm and interest of G. A. k. men for reunions remain unabated as evinoed in the gathering last Thurs day at Lakeville it being the annual re- union of Posts in this vicinity.
 Three years ago the organization had it's birth. four Posts forming the union, viz, J. NJ. Gregory Post of Sharon, D. s. Cowles Post of Canaan, H. Gridley Post of Millerton, N. Y, and O. H Knight Post of Lakeville. The bylaws are laconic and informal, each Post be- ing represented by either president or vice. president. president holding office but one year, and the vice-presidents promoted toward the presidency in reg ular order.
 Thursday was favorable day for the gathering and the veterans went to Lakeville by trains, sleighs and carriages. Six men came from Sharon, IA men from Millerton, 22 from Canaan, and this year the D. G. Anderson Post of Ct. Harrington, Mass, and J. G. Bar nard Post of Sheffield, Mass, joined the organization; from the former were 15 men, and from Sheffield IA; also the Camp Vessels Sons of Veterans from Sharon, Captain ", W. Peck in com mand. had l5 men.
 The meeting was called to order by T. L. Norton, the retiring president, and after singing several army songs pro- ceeded to the election of officers.
 The list of officers is as follows: President, George G. Conklin of Greg ory Post; 1st vice president, E Sanders of Gridlay Post; 2d V. P. N. VanDeu- sen of Cowles Post; 31 V P, W. Fl. Rudd of Knight Post; 4th v. P, George s. Baker of Anderson Post; 9th V. F., A. P. Stone of Sheffield Post; secretary, Turner of Knight Post; treasurer, H. M Adams of Cowles Post
 The organization was greatly favored this year by the presence of Depart ment Commander s G Blakeman and Past Department Commander H. N. Fanton each of whom entertained "the boys" with appropriate speeches. fine- ly intermingled with wit and humor; al- 80 Revs F. D Abrams, of Lakeville. and Fl. S Quillen. of Millerton, were pres ont and held the close attention of the audience.
 In the midst of the exercises the sec- retary introduced Thomas l. Norton as Chief Mastering Officer on the official staff of Department Commander s. G. Blakemsn. The surprise and joy were expressed by round of applause.
 Editor Col Card of the Millerton Tele- gram favored the audience with several of his comic and sentimental songs as "The Prodigsl," Dat Long Handle Dip per-" "Rumatiz. Violet Tea" etc.
 Bessie Hatch. young Miss of Mil lerton, reclted very creditably a poem entitled "The Old Canteen." A motion was unanimously passed in- structing tho secretary to spread upon the record book appropriate resolutions in memory of the late Comrade Hiram Eddy of Canaan. the first president of the organization. Comrade Norton and Dept. Commander Fanton spoke feel iugly of the merits of the Past De- pertinent Chaplain and Past Comman- der.
 At noon 107 men and IS members of Relief Corps sat down to a bountiful collation. prepared by the generous hos pitality of the local W. R. O.
 The meeting was 8 success. full of in- terest throughout; and the next meet ing to be held in Millerton, Feb 22d, 1895 will be anticipated with great pleasure.