Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
w1NDHAM COUNTY VETERANS.
Their Annual Reunion Held with
Hooker Post, south Londonderry,
Wednesday.

| Hooker Post, south Londonderry,
| Wednesday.
The annual reunion of the Windham
| County Veterans association Wednesday
at South Londonderry was one of the most
successful gatherings in the history of the
association. The weather. the hospitality
of the South Londonderry people, the
| speaking, and the music were all that the
most eXacting could desire The train ar
rived at about 1880 o'clock with seven
cars loaded inside and out. Line was i'm
mediately formed, with the First Regiment
band in the lead. Following was Hooker
post of South Londonderry, Sedgwck post
| OF BrattleborO, Scott post of Jamaica, and
Birchard post of wnshend and Newfane.
The line of march was through the princi-
pal streets to the mess tent, which had been
erected between the town hall and the
Methodist church. The tables were set for
400 people, and they were filled at least
twice. To say that there was plenty to eat
would be putting it in very mild terms.
Following the dinner was band con-
cert. At 1870 o'clock there was bugle
call for dress parade, which was held in
front of the speakers stand opposite the
Methodist church. The officers of the as
sociaticn for the coming year were then
elected, after which the program of the
day was begun. Col. II. Z. Taylor acted
most efficiently in the capacity of master
of ceremonies.
The first speaker introduced was A. b.
Franklin of Townshend. He said his mind
wandered iback to the time his company
enlisted in 81, and how he had watched
the growth and prosperity of our country
since the war. These good works were
brought about by those who, prompted by
patriotism, formed all the underlying prin-
ciples OF prosperity.
Previous to this there were several women
in the rear of the speakers stand who were
chatting "to beat the band When Rev.
}. ;. Lyons was introduced he prefaced
his remarks by saying he could "talk
against the West wind, but not against
women The effect was instantaneous,
but this remark was hardly necessary, as
the very power of this gentleman's speech
would command attention. He was a good
story-teller, and the graphic description of
his visit to the battlefield of Gettysburg,
with the inspiration he received there,
brought forth rounds of applause. "God
hOnors the right. When you follow him
victory is yours"
Comrade Cunningham of Danville, ILL.,,
sang song that was composed by pris-
oner confined in one of the Southern prison
pens.
Comrade Jones of Chester told many in
teresting stories of war times and of the
many pleasant gatherings of old veterans
at the recent Buffalo encampment. Re-
gaTding the invitation TO Vernon next
year c. p. ellison hoped that an effort
would be made to have the Sons of Vet
Grams out in full force. His remarks
about the famous brown sugar lemonade
were quite pleasing. Mark Ward of Put
ney told from what source the town of
Londonderry received its name and of the
gallant service of her loyal sons. He
spoke in endearing words of the Womans
Relief corps. Col. Ii. f. Taylor supple
mented his remarks on the Relief corps.
"The Battle Cry of Freedom as a cornet
solo was then rendered by Sewall Morse of
Brattleboro. He was loudly cheered. Col.
Franklin of Townshend sang the "Sword
of Bunker Hill"
After a rousing vote of thanks to speak
ers and band Comrade Cunningham sang
darkey song, which was a hit. With
music by the band the exercises were
closed. All the afternoon the street was
packed with old veterans, who remained
standing while listening to the music and
speeches. At the opening of the exercises
Col. Taylor stated that many other speak
ers were intending to be present, but were
prevented from doing so, but the program
could hardly have been improved upon.
Officers of the association were elected
as follows: President, II. A. Dudley of
South Londonderry; vice president, Col.
John Hunt of Brattleboro; secretary and
treasurer, Col. Thomas Harmon of Brat
tleboro; executive committee, Col. H. E.
Taylor, c. p. ellison, Col. Thomas Han
non, T. W. Eason of Brattleboro and Geo.
II. Hubbard of Vernon.
Companies Z and G of the 18th Yer
mont regiment held reunions at Grand
Army hall during the day, and II men,
bers being present respectively. Albert
Patch of Boston was elected president
Col. John Hunt of Brattleboro vice presi-
dent in the place of John Pellet, who has
died during the year. The other officers
remain as heretofore.
Company l, 4th Vermont, chose these
officers: President, w. H. Miles; vice
president, E. r. Shumway; secretary and
treasurer, L. Harris; historian, F. II. Hos
meT; executive committee, G.. L. Abbott,
A. T. Wood, w. w. Fish.
vote of thanks to the secretary was
passed for the work he is doing to prepare
and correct the roll of the company. These
comrades were present: Abbott, Austin,
Castle, Gale, Hall, Harris, Ingram, Ken
ney, Miles, Niles, A. P. Pike, Rawson,
WarreD, Williams and Wood.
DEATH OF R. II. NEWTON.
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