Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-30
VETERANS IN REUNION.
MEETING OF THE rwENTY-THIRD
MAINE AT SOUTH PARIS.

The veterans OF the Twenty-thlrd
Maine Regiment assembled ct South
Paris for their fourth annual reunion
last Tuesday. The association Was
formed at south Paris three years ago
on the occasion OF the frat reunion held
by the regiment, and slnce that time 40
annual reunion has been held.
Some Of the comrades came on the
forenoon trains, but more by team nom
the neighboring towns, several com.
panies Of the Twenty-third being raised
In towns In this part Of the county.
New Hall WAS opened for the use OF
the veterans, and the forenoon was spent
Informally 10 the hall and on the street.
Old comrades were hunted up and &C
Qusiutances renewed, "reminiscences were
INDUCED In such as are In the possession
Of no other body OF men, and all kinds
Of topics were fully discussed.
Capt. Amos r. Noyes Of Norway, the
oldest member Of the regiment, was In
attendance. He Ia So years Of age, and
though somewhat infirm, seems heartily
to enjoy meeting the old comrades.
At noon an excellent dinner OF beans
and pastry Was served by the ladies OF
the relief corps In Grand Army Hall.
The business meeting Of the sssocia-
ton was called to order In New Hall at
l 80 by Capt. II. n. Bolster. president OF
the associst ton, who briefly welcomed
the comrades. Capt. Bolster later re-
ported In regard to the regimental a ,gs,
q matter which had been left In his care.
The hags are now In possession OF BIOS
worth Post, G. A. r., Of Portland, to
which they were presented by Il. X. Viz
gin, son OF the late Judge Virgin, who
was colonel of the Twenty-third. The
Txenty-third Regimental Association
had asked to have the custody OF the
flags, and Bosworth Post had voted 70
grant the request. Capt. Bolster sup
posed he had made arrangements so the
faas would be on hand for this reunion,
but they had not come.
Letters Of regret were read from Lieut..
Joseph II. Freeman, and Aurestes 5.
Perham Of Washington.
The treasurer reported about ~ W 10
the bank, and a bill OF expense for TIL.
reunion was ordered paid, which Will
just about use the years interest.
A committee Of seven Was chosen to re-
port on organization and place OF next
meeting. The committee consisted OF
Capt. White, Capt, Lamb, Capt. Prince,
d. s. Curtis. Charles Thurstor, Albert
w. Grover, James II. Burrows.
While the committee was consulting,
Capt. Bolster called upon Ex-Governor
Perham, who Was present, TO address the
audience. Mr.. Perhsm, having 9 son
who served in the Twenty-third, IL
specially interested 10 II. He spoke
briefly but clearly and impressively. He
expressed feelings OF regret that he did
not himself have what he regarded as
one Of the highest possible honors--
that Of being veteran-and reviewed
briefly the purposes and results OF our
two last Wharf.-The civil war and the war
with Spain.
At the conclusion OF Ex-Governor
Perham's remarks, he was made an
honorary member OF the association oy
q unanimous rising vote.
The committee on organization report
ed In favor Of the reelection OF the old
board OF officers. The report WAS &C
cepted, and the following officers were
declared elected:
Presiient-Cayt- II. y. Bolster.
Vice Presidcpt-Capt c. II. Prince.
Secrctary-f. A. Conant, Lewiston.
Treasurer-Capt. James White, Auburn.
The committee reported In favor OF
holding the next reunion nc South Paris,
unless an invitation should be received
from Auburn or Lewiston. An Auburn
member moved that the reunion be held
at Auburn, and II was so voted, the time
being left TO the board OF officers acting
"a executive committee.
The association then adjourned.
There were present at this reunion
eigh,y-six or more OF the comrades,
whose names and addresses were secured
by the secretary as far as possible. They
are as follows: