The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-12-19
Blue points on the half shell.
SOUP. FISH.
Basque. Boile Blue.

DlUO POAheo Va OAO AeSit SAASAs
BIsque. Boile Blue.
REL1sHEs
Cranberry sauce. Olives. Celery.
Turkey. Oyster sauce.
Ribs of beet, dish gravy Pekin Duck.
ENTREE.
Chicken Croquette.
Butterworth's Area de Punch.
VEGETABLES.
Peas. Slowed Tomatoes.
Mashed white potatoes. Sweet potatoes.
PASTRY AND DESSERT.
Mince pie. Pumpkin pie.
Vanilla and Peach ice cream.
Cake. Fruit. Nuts. Waters.
Cheese. Coffee and cigars
After dinner the president called upon
Franklin B. Lewis, Esq, to speak to the
old soldiers Mr.. Lewis said that while
this occasion was one that was pleasant
because it reunited those who had been
absent for so long time, and revived the
memories of days when they were united
in common cause for the good of their
country, yet there was certain tinge of
sadness in the meeting, reminding one, as
it did, of those who, on the field of battle,
or in their own homes, since the din of
war had ceased, had answered to their
last roll call Mr.. Lewis paid glowing
tribute to the men who gave up SO much to
go to the defence of their country in its
hour of peril, and congratulated those who
are now living to see the development of
the country which they had done so much
to preserve, for he thought it was beyond
dispute that if the efforts of the boys in
blue had failed the prosperity of this ma
ton would never have reached its present
condition Mr.. Lewis said he felt more
than passing interest in the soldiers and
assigned as a reason his connection with
the militia in years gone by. He gave a
humorous description of his experiences
in that line and recalled the presentation
by his admiring friends of tin sword ten
feet in length.
John w. Bodine read history of the
company's movements from the date of
enlistment until it was mustered out of
service in 1864.
Comrade Dougherty spoke on incidents
in the company's life. There was one
thing to which he called especial attention
the necessity for teaching the youth of
the land veneration for the stars and
stripes He said he had visited several
places in this county and had noticed that
while the school houses were provided
with flag stats there was an absence of
the stars and stripes. There was always
an excuse-''the flag was being repaired, :"
1.-The halliards were broken, or something
of that kind. This should not be. Mr.
Dougherty concluded his remarks with a
recitation on the "Grayback" an insect
that soon made the acquaintance of the
soldiers when on the field and which
stuck closer than brother during the en-
tire time they were in service.
Gavin Nelson was the last speaker. He
paid tribute to those members of the
company who had gone to their last home,
and referred to some who are still living,
but were unable to be present. He said
he had received letter from Rev. Joseph
H. James, who was the chaplain of the
regiment. Mr.. James is son of Rev.
Henry James, well known to many of the
residents of Mount Holly. The letter
read as follows:
ROCKVILLE, CONNECTICUT, Dec. 9, 1899
MY DEAR CoMRADE:
The letter from Comrade Nelson telling OF
the proposed reunion of the survivors OF Com
pany II, at my native place, Mount Holly,
awakened many pleasant memories. At first
thought l must and would be there, but
duty will keep me at home, so must content
myself with sending each OF you letter. 1
wish knew your names ana could look In
your faces and grasp your hands once more.
hope you will effect company organiZa-
ton or combine with some other company
or companies in some way to- perpetuate
the memory of the days we were together The
men of Company A meet every September at
Pitman Grove. expected TO go there year
ago, but was taken sick. This year my work
crowded it out. lett you all at Trenton in
June, 1884, (can it be thirty-five years since y
and came TO New England to visit my parents.
In September l became pastor of a church
| in Fall River, Mass, and ever since have been
| a Yankee One serious discount on an other
wise pleasant life in New England has been
my inability to keep in touch with the men OF
my regiment. l have been so tar away and go
back 10 New Jersey so seldom that have
| hardly seen dozen of them in all these years.
| But have never forgotten the old days at the
\ front and no work have had since has awak-
ened quite so much interest as that with my
soldier boys Now for nearly ten years have
given all my time and strength to work for
| temperance. The past year my health has
| been remarkably good. have three daugh-
| tiers all married All have children and have
eight grand children.
| am deeply interested in the welfare of all
who survive of the old Third. hope we are all
1 nearer heaven than we were when men were
| falling at our side. Let us be true TO Christ
and ali be in at the roll call in heaven
| My home is in Rockville, Conn, II miles
northeast OF Hartford. 1t Is on spur of what
used to be called the N. E. R. R., FIVE miles
from the through line at Vernon. lfyou can
ever do so, be sure and look me up. l should
be most happy to hear by letter from you.
With sincere good wishes, am,
Your friend and comrade,
| j. H. JAMES.
A letter from ]. o. Gould, a former
member of the regiment, was also read.
He lives at Fort Scott, Kansas
Comrade Nelson offered resolution
extending the greetings of the survivors
to Messrs. James and Gould and express
ing the hope that they might be present
at the next reunion After transacting
more business connected with the organ.
ization the members from out of town
left on the five o'clock train to Philadel-
phia.
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Con-
| tain Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from re