The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-29
A FOURTEEN YEAR OLD,
sbepiey Camp, Son of Veterans, Celebrates
and Anniversary.

The 18th anniversary Of Shepley Camp,
No, 4 S. of ", was appropriately cele-
brsted last evening at Bosworth Post
hall, G. A. Il. There were present as
guests of the camp the officers of Bos
worth and Thatcher posts and their re-
lief corps, the officers of Portland encamp-
ment, No. 127, W. V. L., and the MEM
bers of Shepley ladies' aid society.
Invitations had been extended to the
camps at Auburn, Bridgton. Brunswick,
Frseport, Gorham and W5stbrook to at
tend, but owing to the severe storm none
of the members from these places ven
ture1 to make tbs journey to the scene of
the jolliHoation.
The guests to the number of 1875 began
to gather shortly before o clock when
at a given signal the company formed
the lines and headed by Capt. Henry pro-
ceeded to the banquet room.
At the table divine blessing was in
voked by DR.. Worcester Of the New Jeru-
salem church. The company were then
seated and proceeded to Iegale them
selves with the bountiful supply of
choice things that made up the menu
Supper over, the guests adjourned to
the audience room where the remainder
of the exercises occurred
The assem- bly, was called to order by
the chairman Of the committee on ar
rangements who, aftel few remarks, iu-
troduced Past Colonel r. L. Whitcomb,
as the toastmastsr of the occasion. The
to astmaster in few well-chOsen words
then introduced Capt. Charles b. Berry,
who delivered the address of welcome.
The next was toast to the G. a. Rs
and U. v. L., and Gen. G. p. Mattock
was presented ana spoke on the senta-
ment, "OuE fathers, God bless them r.
Gen. Mattocks spoke well and his re-
marks were received with applause.
The Relief Corps was the next oreani-
cation to receive recognition, and TO the
toast "Loyal Women" Mrs. A. NJ. Saw
yer OF Bosworth Relief Corps, was as
signed as the speaker.
Col L. L. Cooper of Augusta was to
| be the next speaker. but was unable to
attend, and in response to the announce
ment of the toast a letter OF regret was
read expressing his inability to be pres
ent and extended best wishes for the fu-
turs prosperity Of the camp.
| The toastm aster then announced pleas
ure in being able to greet one OF the
| former division officers upon this occa-
sion and In few words of introduction
presented AIM. Miller of Waldoboro,
who responded to the toast "Our Broth
ers % which had been assigned to the
division colonel.
The Ladies' Aid society, with the toast
Tour Helpers, WAS represented by Mrs,
W. A. Gilman, past president OF the
society. The closing toast was sold
Glory" and was responded to by MAJOR
A. A. Nicksrson of the Union Veteran
legion. Each of the speakers did justice
to them selves and the parts assigned by
their efforts put forths and duringEthe
progress of their remarks the applause
was frequent
The programme vas interspersed with
vocal solos by Dr.. a. NJ. Nickerson and
| w. L. Gribbin, members OF the camp.
| At the conclusion of the last toast th
audience arose and united in the sing
ing Of America. A brief order OF dances
was then enjoyed, music for the same be-
| ing furnished by Prof. John Woodbury..
| As12So'clock the company departed for
| their homes well pleased with the OBJ
seryance of the 18th anniversary exer-
cises of the camp. The committee having
in charge the arrangements were - M.
Soule. chairman; RI. Whitcomb, Waldo
La. Perry, Z. A. Merritt. r. II. Green
wood, W. L. Grib5ea, A. 81. Jordan, ".
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