The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-09-20
A GALA DAY
REUNION OF THE SURVIVORS OF
TIE l32nd. REGIMENT PENN
SYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.
FINE DECORATIONS &O,

Notwithstanding the rain of Mon
day, which many thought would inter
fere with the festivities of the follow
ing day, Tuesday morning dawned
warmer, but still cloudy. As the day
advanced the clouds began scattering
and the sun made its appeara. ce, SO
that by nine o'clock the streets were
alive with military looking men. 1t
was the occasion of the reunion of
the survivors of the I3and Regiment
of Pennsylvania Volunteers. In or
der to give expression to their feel
ings Of sympathy for the occasion,
and their admiration for the veterans,
at an early hour the Town was in
holiday attire. Nearly every business
house, as well as the private dwellings
along the route of the parade was
covered with flags and bunting, and
each one We'd with his neighbor in
doing honor to the old soldiers. Each
incoming train brought large delega-
tions of comrades from the various
Counties in which the regiment was
recruited who were met at the station
by the Reception Committee and es-
corted to the Grand Army Post
Room.
In the afternoon the first evercise
on the program was business meet
ing which was held in the Grand
Army Hall, and at 4:2o o'clock P.
M. the parade formed in front of the
hall in Regimental order and march
ed over the route which had been
formerly announced. The process
sion was led by A. V. Hover, w. H.
Gilmore, and c. P. Sloan, who were
followed by the Bloomsburg Band.
Immediately behind them came two
carriages containing S. c. Greasy,
President of the Town Council, and
Col. Wilcox, and Mr.. Kressler, and
Captain Lacier. The rear was
brought up by about seventy of the
survivors.
Whilst thirty-three years has made
great change in the appearance OF
these men, and their marching per
haps is not as brisk and military as il
was then, yet Notwithstanding the de.
crepidness of old age and the ailments
which usually follow in its wake, each
one was every inch soldier
The exercises of the day were con
cluded at the Opera House in the
evening, at which time, an address o
welcome was delivered by President
of the Town Council Greasy, which
was responded to by Captain Lacier
There was also an address by Col
Wilcox, and J. c. Brown, which wer,
interspersed with singing by quar-
tette, and music by the band.
1t was day long to be remember
ed, and should they ever decide t.
return to this place, they will find tn
same welcome which was extened t
them at this time.
NOTES ON THE DAY.
Our Band was highly compliments
for their excellent music. Under tn
efficient leadership of Prof Turner
is leading the procession.
This Regiment was recuited as 70
lows: one company in Bloomsburl
one in Catawissa, one in Danvillt
two in Scranton, two in Mauc
Chunk, one in Wyoming County, or
in Bradford County, and one
Lehigh County.
The badges worn by some of II
Veterans were significant. They boz
TIE words, "only few of US left"
The regiment had been in servic
exactly one month and three da,
when they were rushed into II
thickest of the battle at Antetar
And history proves they did valia
service.
One of the old Vets told CAPITA
Mensch to tell the band to pl;
"the girl left behind me-"
The survivors of the Co. E. whi'
was recuited in Bloomsburg, and a
still living here are DIR. l. w. Wilt
{. w. Neal, c. P, Sloan, w. H. G
more, G.. w. Sterner, VIM. c. Sha
Z. H. Hendershott, Isaac Roadarm
Clark Kressler, Abel Deily,
Reider, and A. V. Hover, B. Stohn'
baker for the Regiment.
A man with a hand organ was
the streets and played Comrade'
Owing to the day, the police decid
not to arrest him.
In his speech in the Opera Hou
Captain Lacier scored Senator Gu
very severely. Platt of New Yo
came in for his share of condemn
ton.
The next reunion will be held