The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-26

Last night not a ripple disturbed the
placid surface uf the blue waters OF the
historic Seekonk. while within the portals
Of a certain building on its banks the
heroes OF two wars were assembled I"
mingle in social intercourse and recount
stirring tales OF days gone by
The occasion was the celebration by the
Fourth Division OF the Battalion of Rhode
Island Naval Militia. The guests ~
honor were Bucklin Post. No. 20: q. A. r.;
who turned out IN force. . Many tniS aIS
Of hfs In the array and navy. With occa- -
stonally q reminiscenoe Of some hideous
;Ssrt .neh S ipssTsa IN The mind OF
The evening commenced with an over
ture by Victor talking machine after
which Lieutenant William c Bliss of tne
der and In a brief but eloquent address
bade the members of the post cordiai
Welcome. .Mr. Bliss spoke OF the good
feeling which has always existed between
the post and the Naval Reserves.
The address of welcome Tas lsspohoen
10 ny Commander Philo p. Har3fes;, who
Iold OF many OF his experiences IN Chcis
sans navy dulins the little unpieasant-
ness OF 'o1. Mr. Hawlfs told OF the
historic night between tho rebel iron-cian
Merrimac and the famous "Cheescoox on
raft" Mr.. Hawkes. Nbeing one OF Tn"
crew OF the latter vessel.
Mr. Hawkes. was followed by Past De
who gave some very interesting anecdotes
of hs experiences while I'm tho servic,
Mr.. Ray wns followed by Collector oi
Taxes Henry j. Picke rsgill. who described
In thrilling manner the battle between
the Monitor and tho Merrimac. which he
witnessed from the shore. Mr.. Pickers-
gill also told how small detachment OF
Union soldiers captured a town and forced
many ~ the inhabitants to take the oath
Of allegiance TO the United States.
Mr. Pickorsgill also told how several
gallons OF Confederate appleiack were
captured by a foraging party Of WHICH he
was "A member. After the conclusion or
Comes Marching Home" and Marching
Through Georgia" we're given OH the talk
ING machine.
As the old familiar strains of the latter
song rang out one veteran commenced To
hun, II and soon every voice in the as
semblsge was raised In unison. Com
rsde William ~. McTviygan made inter
esting remarks and was followed by
Comrade Nallon. who read two historic
poems which were heartily applsuded.
Al this point collation. Of sandwiches.
ice cream, cake and cigars was served
by the reserves, which was followed by
fine performance BY Ruger Watts ~
| the Fourth Division Mr. Watts Is an
ex-musfcian OF the British navy and gave
the British bugie calls. with the calls
| used for similar occasions in the United
| States navy.
Lieut.. Bliss called on eeVeral OF the
veterans for true stories. and Comrades
Sweetland, Hon. Augustus Cunningham.
| PickersRil and Maloon responded with
tales OF their war experiences. After
the stock of true stories had been cx-
| hausted. Mr.. Bliss called for fuminations
Q. elongated veracity and the veterans
we're not slow In producing them.
A pleasant feature of the evening was
the presentation b. Comraoe Malloon,
| m behalf of Buckln post, OF two models
OF the sunboats used In the capture of
Nicksburg.
ADJOURNED MEETING.
( Last night in Firemen's hall an ad-
} journed meeting OF Watchemoket Fire
company. No. I. was held I'm the quarters
! Of the company. IL was decided To at
tend the muster at Lawrence. Mass. and
! arrangements were completed for attend
ing the muster at Chestnut grove OIL
Memorial Day.
The meeting was called 10 order by
Foreman John j. Mullen. The journal
OF the last meeting was read and ap-
proved.
II was voted to attend the muster at
Lawrence Mass. and Henry Meegan.
Joseph eastman. and George Fuller
were appointed committee to make the
necessary arrangements.
Thomas Dolly was added to the Fourth
, OF July committee. which Is now COM
posed ~ Mr.. Dolly. George Fuller James
HAYES and William Faulkner.
one candidate was elected 10 member
ship.
George Fuller. Joseph eastman. James