The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-22
Veterans of the 18th Regiment
Have Their Annual Reunion on
the Anniversary of Fight at
Balls Bluff
MUCH ENTHUSIASM
AT THE GATHERING
Resolutions on the Death of Maj.
Mckinley Adopted = Cheers
Given Senator Hoar for His Ef-
forts to Secure a Statue Of
Gen. Charles Devens

GGIls GIldTI6S DGVGIlS
The 35th annual reunion of the Fiji
tenth Massachusetts Regiment Asso-
citation was in Grand Army Hall, yes
terday, and nearly $50 members and
guests commemorated the event. The
4Oth anniversary of the battle of Balls
Bluff one Of the bloodiest and most
narrowing in detail of any that made
up the Civil War; was also observed.
There was more enthusiasm than for
several years, although no regimental
reunion ever is lacking in this. Refer
ences to the patriotic inclinations of
the young men of the days of 81 and
those of later-day heroes were inspir-
ing to a degree far beyond that ex-
pected Regimental reunions frequent
Nv have the aspect of being too formal,
but yesterdays gathering was mar
vel of social delight, in which demo-
cratic expressions of good will were
frequent.
The business meeting was called at
10 Sc o'clock, in Board of Trade Hall.
About 80 veterans had gathered when
President Walter A. Eames called the
meeting to order. The reports of E. A.
read and accepted A letter from
Mayor Philip ]. O'Connell extending
best wishes to the veterans, was read,
and later in the day the mayor Joined
the gathering for personal meeting
with it's leaders and the members of
the association.
Senator George F. Hoar sent letter
of regret. George C. Noyes, Henry S.
Burnell and T F. Burgess also sent
their regrets. Mr.. Burgess is resi-
dent of Des Moines, Ia, but in former
years he has been active in increasing
interest in the annual gatherings of the
association. The letter from Senator
Hoar was bristling with expressions Of
a patriotic nature and it's reading
caused enthusiasm to flow freely.
President Eames appointed the fol-
lowing nominating committee: D. Fl.
Dickinson of Company A, ]. A. Gibson
of Company B, Henry Green of Com
pany c, William H. Andrews of Com
pany d, w F. Miller of Company E,
John F. Callahan of Company F, F. e,
Hutchins of Company G, E. S. Tolman
of Company H, Hiram Raymond Of
Company 1, Munroe Hoyle of Company
K
During the time that the committee
was in retirement, a collection to de-
fray expenses of the association for the
ensuing year was taken. Comrades
Lowell, Russell and Green passed
among the veterans and $50. 70 was col
lected 1t was voted to turn over to
Treasurer Rice the sum of $S7 .65, the
balance held by the treasurer of the
Antietam monument committee. Hon.
IT. ]. Hastings, after d. NJ. Earle and
MI Hastings had spoken, the latter ex-
planning that all bills had been paid.
4t,a nc
formed for the march to G. A. R. Hall,
where dinner was served. The ladies
of the Woman's Relief Corps Of Post
10 were in charge and more than 100
veterans attended. The newly elected
chaplain, John e. Planes of Whitins-
vile, invoked the divine blessing. The
retiring president, Walter A. Eames,
acted as POSTMASTER. After reading
Senator Hoar's letter of regret, Mr.
Eames expressed the belief that SEN
ator should be commended for his earn
est efforts in behalf of the erection of
a memorial to Gen. Devens. Three
cheers for the venerable senator were
proposed and these were given.
Gen. John w. Kimball of Fitchburg
added to the praise of Senator Hoar
and spoke interestingly of the part
played by the regiment in the War of
the Rebellion and more especially in
the memorable battle of Balls Bluff.
George w. Ward, son of Gen. George
H. Ward, in whose honor Post 10 was
named. was one of the speakers. Col
John NJ. Studley of Providence gave a
review of the reunions of recent years
Col H. f. Smith spoke and F. L. Hill
dreth read an original poem, Death
the Gray Sergeant's Greeting"
Gen. Kimball, Capt. Taft and Cal
Studley were made members of COM
mittee to draw up resolutions upon the
death of Maj. William Mckinley, for
mer President of the United States.
The resolutions presented by the com
mittee We're unanimously adopted and
the regimental association displayed
its sincere sorrow. at the loss of the
nations chief and Civil War hero.
Dinner was served under the direc-
ton of the following members of the
Woman's Relief Corps of Post 10: Mrs.
Mary E. Rawson, chairman, Mrs. An
ME NJ Weatherbee, Mrs. Jennie F. FL
well. Mrs. Addie Hawthorne, Mrs.
Emily Bartlett. Mrs Lavina Shear
Hammond, Mrs. Nancy Higgins, Mrs.
Margaret Hildreth, Mrs. S. NJ Van de
Mark
Singing was a feature of the reunion.
H. A. Kimball led and there was much
vim in the vocal efforts of the vet
Grams. The regimental song was sung,
and America, Marching Through
Georgia. Star Spangled Banner and
"Auld Lang Syne" were also given. L.
r. Howe acted as accompanied.
The following officers were elected:
President, Amos Bartlett, Webster;
vice president, Henry A. JOY, Leomin-
ster; secretary and treasurer, Edward
A. Rice. Worcester; chaplain, John e.
Planes: board of directors, T. j. Hast
ings. P. F. Murray. D. NJ. Earle Geo.
w Mirick
The roll call showed the following to
be present:
Edwin ]. Smith, Boston; j. F. Plerce'
Worcester; S. w. Arlington, Holden;
Dwight B. Woods, Spencer, Capt Carl
ton M DeLand, R. X. Cooper, Mari
boro; F. w. Russell, Webster; A ).
Jacquith, Leominster; Henry A. Put
nam, Clinton; H. ]. Raymond, Dudley'
Henry Rusack, Webster; ]. W. Hum
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