The National tribune., 1894-10-04
REUNIONS,
Meetings and Other Matters Pertaining
to Various Organizations.
CONNECTICUT.

CONNECTICUT.
G ouien. Secretary, Dsnbury: Reunion 11th
Conn. at Sharpsburg. Nd, Oct III. SEND the
name and postofice address and SO cents each
for cards which will entitle the holder to the
ercnrsion rates. These cards will be mailed to
you on receipt of your application
ILLINOIS.
Nv. Wisner. Washington, d. c.: Reunion
9th H. at NakOmis. Oct. and 3.
The 66th Ill. CIV. S. S. held its annual
Reunion at Sheffield, Ill, Aug: To- 10 ana i IL =
Sueeches were made by w. c. Boyd, Rev. c. +.
Smith. of Neponset, H.; Rev. o. 0. Smith, OF
Moline. ILL.,, and Rev. Frank McAlpin, of Peoria,
III Campfires were held each evening, which
were enioyed by the comrades. Comrades }.
Z. Megi. of Co. b; Eph Wood Co Z; L. L.
Ellis. Co. G, and J. C. Cutler, Co. +, made good
talks at the Campfres. Only 81 survivors an
syered at -oll-cail. The next Reunion will be
held in Paris, H., August, 1895. John NJ.
Moody was elected Secretary.
The attendance at the Reunion Of the 99th
Ill. at Perry Aug. % was very large. The
meeting was called to order by President
Daigh. Dr. Dunn welcomed the veterans to
the city. Hon. Richard Yates addressed the
comrades in the afternoon. After this speech
came the presentation of canes. The cane
awarded 10 the Oldest member present was
given to Capt B. L. Matthews, who was born
Dec. Is. 1906. The one awarded to the young
est went to A. II. Balm, of Barry, who was born
Nav 1. 1876. The members of the Association
believing that our Color Bearer Thomas ).
Higgins, who so bravely bore the cOlOrs and
planted them on the fort on that memorable
day. MAY %. 1863, when so many of their COM
rades were slain should be recognized for his
bravery presented him with fine gold headed
cane At the business meeting of the Associa-
ton, Nebo was selected as the place of holding
the next Reunion. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres, Moses
Lindsey; Sec, NJ. c. Williamson; Treas, Eish
Farris.
These officers were elected by the 10th III.
at its Reunion at Galva, Aug. %: Pres, Gen.
Thomas J. Henderson; V.-P., Maj. J. NJ. Hos
ford; Sec, B. F. Thompson.
The 10th annual Reunion of the gallant old
e9th H. was held in Aurora, Sept. Is, Fifty
of the comrades were present, and had grand
time. The Reunion was a success from every
standpoint. first banquet was served
by the Ladies of the GAR, who are famous in
the line of furnishing an abundance OF good
things Stirring addresses were made by Rev.
E. S. Stocker, Sergt r. w. Willett, Past De
partrnent Commander Col. E. w. Blodgett and
Gen. c. T. Hotchkiss. Pleasing recitatons
were given by Misses Mabel Luusey and Mabel
Grant. The following officers were elected:
Pres. Dr. w. F. TAFT; V.-P., Capt. f. N. Hobbs;
Sec. Serg't A. ID. Curran, Bristol; Treas, w.
c. Gillian. The next Reunion will be held Ut
Gslesburg.
INDIANA.
The 18th Ind. held its annual Reunion Sept.
10 in the Circuit Court room of Marion County.
The meeting was called to order by the Presi-
dent Speeches were made by Jack Lawler,
Capt Ketchum Dr. Scull, John Robertson, and
Gen. Z. s. Foster. The appearance OF Gen. Eos
ter was the occasion for ovation, for every one
IL. O.I Il
loved "Old Sandy" who went out as Major.
His tale of woe" about the keg of strip that
some recreant soldier purloined from him would
have been all right if he had given the contents
Of the keg its true name. The exhilarating effects
of the contents of that keg Oh the purloiners
is proof that the keg contained something
stronger than sirup. pleasing fact, and one
to feel proud OF. was the assertion of Comrade
Lawler that the 18th Ind. captured the first
piece Of artillery taken in the war; Letters
were read from absent members of the reg-
ment and from members of other regiments
brigaded with il. The Secretary reported that
Ia of the +" Old Guard " had answered to the last
roll-call since the last meeting. REGULATIONS of
8 patriotic nature were excellently rendered by
Misses Clinton and Cogswell. The new officers
for the ensuing year were elected by acclama-
tion, and are: Pres, Louis II. Daniels; V.-P.,
Jack Lawler; Sec. and Treas COmrade Lowry.
committee was appointed TO select an appro-
pirate memorial badge to present Comrade
Lowry as a Christmas gift. The Association
then voted to hold the next Reunion at the
same place on Wednesday, State Fair week,
1895 The old boys then, at his invitation. re-
paired to the home of Capt Ketchum and par
took of a sumptuous repast.
John g. Holt, Secretary. Spiceland: Reunion
9th Ind. Cav. at Danville, Oct 8.
MAINE.
The Sd Ne. and the 9TH Ne. battery held their
Reunions in Auburn Sept. u, with headquarters
at Burnside Post Hall. Gen. o. o. Howard
was the first Colonel of the 81 Me-; DR.. George
Z. Brickett, Of Augusta, was Surgeon. The
officers elected for the ensuing year are: Pres,
J. Edwin Nye; First V.-P, p. II. Smell Second
V.-P., J. II. Ray mond; Sec, DIR. VIM. McDavid,
Augusta; Cor. Sec, Louis Selbing, Augusta;
Treas q. s. Fuller; Chap, Reuben A. Went
worth: Surg DR.. A. J. Fuller. The Sd Me-
held a Campfire IN Auburn Hall in the evening
open to members Of the 9TH Ne. battery and
the public. il was an enthusiastic and lively
afTsir with speeches by Mayor Smith of Au.
burn, vino welcomed the comrades to the city.
Mayor smith was followed by President Brick
eft. Burnside Post did all in its power TO make
She visiting comrades welcome 20 Auburn. At
sbe business meeting OF the 7th Ne. battery
the following officers were chosen Pres, A. :.
Chapman; V.-P., w. T. Stevens; Sec, A. s.
Twitohell, Goshen, y. H.; Treas, Warren o.
Carney.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
In oommemoration Of the battle Of Antietam
Greek. the "a Mass. held a meeting at the
United States Hotel. Boston. Sept. i. A large
number Of survivors were present. This regi-
meat the fret &c volunteer for the war.
Go. A, Ath Mass, held its annual meeting at
Canton recently. A business meeting was held
IN GAR. Hall, st which time the following
officers were elected: Pres, Ira Drake. OF
Stoughton V.-P- o. o. Preble, OF Cambridge
port; See, J. Elmer Talbot, Of Stoughtou;
Treas, lara T. Wentworth, Of Canton. Re-
union Committee II. ID. Seayey. Fred Z. Lane,
J.. +. Wentworth. Dinner was served by Ca
terer J. 7. Wellington in lower Odd Fellows
Hall At the expense Of Congressman Elijah A
Morse. aud at which speeches were made by
the following persons: Hon. +. A. Morse. Rev
n. b. Taylor Capt. 9. Henry Powell, Fred T.
Lane and others.
The 2sth annual Reunion of the goth Mass.
was held in ROxbury the other day. The fore
noon was devoted 70 drive in the suburbs.
At 100 o'clock the business meeting was held
The names Of several members who had died
since the last Reunion were read by the Sec
Rotary. Comrades Charles q. Brett Elbridge
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