The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-30

1he thirty-third annual reunion of
the One Hundred and Forty-third
regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer as
sociation, was held at Nay Aug park
yesterday afternoon Addresses were
delivered by Mayor Moir, Captain Il.
DeLacey, John r. Howe, A. b. Stew
ems and others. and the present officers
were reelected.
The assembly occurred in the morn
ing a 421 Lackawanna avenue, and the
veterans proceeded to the park in spe-
cial cars, where dinner was served by
the members of Ladies' circle. Post 3l9,
G. A. r. On the grounds were members
of various posts from this city and
surrounding towns, and many ladies'
and friends of the veterans.
Captain p. DeLacey. president of the
association, called the gathering to-
gether shortly after o'clock, and
ninety members responded to roll call.
Several members have passed away
since the last reunion. The Sons of
Veterans drum corps were present and
gave several selections.
ADDRESSES OF WELCOME.
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Mayor Moir, who spoke in a
very pleasing manner. The response
was made by Nice-President o. f.
Vaughn, of Moscow. Rev. Mr.. Howell.
of West Scranton. offered prayer. The
Mitchell quartette, composed of Ira
Mitchell. w. 5. Bartlett, Fred Peterv
and f. T.. Hollister, sang several num-
bers.
c. II. Chamberlain. of the Wilkes
Barre Leader, read an original poem,
dedicated to the association, and was
elected an honorary member and dec
Grated with a badge of the regiment
! by Major NJ. l.. Blair. The principal
| address of the day was to have been
delivered by District Attorney John r.
Jones, but he was unable to be present
| owing to sickness.
Edward l.. Haas, an honorary MEM
| Der of the One Hundred and Forty
| third, made a short address, and was
! followed by A. b. Stevens. commander
! of Post 1879, of this city, who impressed
! upon the veterans the importance OF
uniting with the Grand Army Of the
| Republic and the teaching of patriot
| ism to the children.
Mr.. Stevens said that the one Hun
| dred and Forty-third regiment repre-
sented the greatest military conflict in
| the history of the world, and also the
| well-knOwn COmradeship of the Grand
| Army. His remarks We're patriotic and
| inspiring and well received by the as
| sembly.
VETERAN AND SON OF VETERAN
Alderman John r. Howe, who has the
proud distinction of being a veteran
and a son of a veteran, was the next
! speaker, and his remarks, while in the
| extreme were humorous, were also
punctured with pathos and sentiment
and We're heartily enjoyed by the sol.
ders and ladies.
DR.. Heath. of West Scranton. a vet.
eran of the Mexican war, also spoke
| briefly The officers of the association
We're reelected for the ensuing year
| They are as follows: President, p
DeLacey; presidents, II. NJ. Cor.
don, o. f. Vaughn, Asa Warner; sec
retary, j. II. Campbell; treasurer
James Rutter.
1t was unanimously decided to hole
the reunion next year at Fern Brook
Luzerne county, located one mile from
Dallas. Resolutions of thanks wer,
rendered the mayor and citizens o.
Scranton for courtesies extended
Ladies' circle, No. 319, and to the pres!
of the city for favors received. Reso
lutions of coincidence on the death o.
Mrs. p. DeLacey were also passed.
After the principal attractions at the
park were visited. the veterans re
turned to their homes well pleased
with their visit to Scranton.