The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-05-14
THATCHER POST.
It's Eleven TIL Anniversary Celebrated With
Appropriate Exercises Monday Evening
Particulars About the Trip to Louisville.

Thatcher Post, g. A. R., celebrated it's
eleventh anniversary at its pleasant and
cornmodious hall Monday evening. A large
number of members of the post, ladies of
the Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans were
present.
Under direction of Commander Daniel
Davis and his associates the company were
seated at the long tables, where bountiful
supper was served.
After the dinner. Past Commander
George @. Hopkins. raped the audience to
order. After few preliminary remarks he
referred to the recent utterances of Colonel
Waring against the g. A. r., saying that
the comrades could say as the airl did after
the fellow kissed her: II didn't hurt her
and il seemed to please him. However. The
members might we'll feel little indignant
when they reflected how unjust it was to
| aspire an organization SO nobly founded
and grnndly sustained as is the G. A. r.
Mr.. Hopkins then read letters from
Governor Cleaves, Mayor Baxter. Collector
Deering, Rev. S. +. Pearson, Captain Soule
of shspley Camp. S. of v.
Department Commander William II. Green
was next introduced and cordially received.
He hnmorously referred to the many de-
mands made upon him for speeches. which
had driven him to brief speeches. He then
spoke of the infancy Of Thatcher Post. and
his qualification at its prosperity.
Assistant Adjutant General Arthur
Sawyer was next introduced. He said that
in the matter Of speeches be and the COM
mander were now practicing on Bosworth
and Thatcher posts in preparation for a
tour over the state in the fall. He said he
had received assurances that the tobacco
warehouse where they can have free
quarters is very clean building. which
will be provided with cots, blankets and
sheets. There will be walters. bath room.
and teams will be furnished to haul luggage
from the depot. Quarters in other places
will be found for comra des accompanied by
their wives. The cost of the tickets for the
trip will not exceed S93. Pullman car not
exceeding $3.50 extra. The route will
probably te via Gettysburg. Meals will be
about fifty cents.
Assistant Quartermaster General John
Williamson was next introduced. He spoke
of the coming Memorial Day and its
lahoriors but pleasing duties.
Commander e. q. SWEET of Bosworth Post.
SAID it was an unexpected pleasure for him
10 be present. He had long coveted the
opportunity of meeting Thatcher Post. The
reunions of the comrades could not occur
too often. Such attacks as THAT recentl
made by Col. Waring, were of advantage to
the G. A. R.. because .hey strengthened
the determination of all comrades to stand
firmer together. applause.
At this point the president of Thatcher
Relief Corps. Mrs. Samuel Shorey. stepped
forward, and in behalf Of the Relief Corps
presented to the Post a handsome Bible.
saying, 'the Relief Corps present you with
this word of truth, the Bible. May It ever
be to you cherished blessing, in life as In
DEATH"
Commander Davis accepted the gift with
thanks.
Senior Vice Commander Eugene Merrill
said that while going down the hill of life
the veterans ought to put on the brakes. A
good way to do this was to think of their
| boyhood days, when they wore the blue.
:Comrade Chase. of Beverly Post, was in
troduced. He rendered the best wishes of
the 2s,0cu veterans of the Department of
Massachusetts,. Considering what Col.
Waring and others were saying. considering
monument on Memorial day. it seemed as
If patriotism was waning, and that g. A.
+. men should stand together to kindle
| anew spirit of patriotism. The coming
| dedication of the Confederate monument
was an outrage. There was but one flag.
| and that was the flag that they carried
| amid the smoke of battle. tApplarse.)
| Division Commander Robert L. Whitcomb
of the Sons OF Veterans SPOKE for his or
ganization, and the pride which he and his
associates felt in it. It was proud position
to be the son of a veteran. carrying with 1t
the duty of doing honor to the heritage.
! Rev. Mr.. KiInmell was called upon to pro-
nounce the benediction.