Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-19
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 William H. Carver of Hampton was voted an honorary member of the as sociation and Frederick R. Amidon, whose father was a member, was voted an associate member. N. l.. Bishop of Norwich extended an invitation to the association to hold the forty first re- union at the Buckingham Memorial in Norwich, and upon his motion to that effect it was voted to hold next years session there.
 Social Features.
 Mrs. Henry T. Burr, accompanied by Miss Marion Hal. then rendered very effectively the Battle Hymn of the Re- public. The secretary next read an excellent letter of regretpfrom Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, in which were voiced many sentiments that touched the hearts of all present at his inability to be present at the reunion.
 The Speakers.
 Brief speeches bubbling over with wit, humor, pathos. and "reminiscences were made by these: John l.. lift of Providence, R. T.; Rev. Louis NJ. Flock en of Willimantic; B. F. Bailey, presi- nt-elect. of New London; solo, Tenting Tonight, Mrs. Burr, accompa- nied by Miss Hall; address by Gen. William A. Aiken. of Norwich who re- ldltQ at SOlue lClls LII DlSIOIlCdl Clldi dC- teristics of famed men of affairs, par ticularly with reference to the Grand Army of the Republic; Capt. P. F. Talcott of Rockville made fine speech that was liberally applauded and told several excellent stories. Upon motion of Comrade Dwight Pond it was unan- imously voted to extend a vote of thanks to the G. A. R. of the city of Willimantic, the Woman's Relief corps, vrh ,%ar foi ,od those assembled with vocal and instru-. mental music and all others who help ed to contribute to the success of the fortieth reunion
 Rev. A. M. Crane of Maiden, Mass, gave an able talk, as did also Comrade N. L. Bishop of Norwich, and Mrs. c. B. Buell. of East Hampton. Mrs. Burr, accompanied by Miss Hall, then sang The Soldiers Chorus and the reunion was brought to a close with all rising and uniting in singing America Ad- journment was taken at 4.15 o'clock.
 Comrades Present.
 These comrades were present:
 Company A-Arthur G. Olmstead and Elihu O1mstead of East Hampton, w. D. Freeman of Portland, J. H. Fuller of Marlboro, Fred Kongibel of Waterbury, James Mallon of New Britain, T. H. Hodge of Glastonbury. Hiram c. Loo- mis of Bolton Notch, Austin H. Win chell of Hartford, Timothy H. Blish of South Manchester, Leander Cotton of East Hartford, Isaac Garrison of Leba- non, Lieut.. George P. Edwards of Col linsville.
 Company B-Benjamin B. Baker of Hartford.
 Company C-Thaddeus Pecor of No- ank, Benjamin F. Bailey of New Lon don, George T. Meech of Middletown, Cornelius Fowler of Noank, Francis F. Gallup of Groton.
 Company D-Capt. A. M. Crane of Maiden, Mass. Capt. Charles Fenton of Willimantic, J. B. Baldwin of Willi- mantle, Dennis Flaherty of Williman- tic Albert Church of Chaplin, John Bolles of Willimantic, Francis Jacobs of Willimantic. J. H. Stearns of Mans field. Horace Chester of Chaplin, D. O. Lombard of Guilford.
 Company E-John L. lift of Provi- dence, R. |, Maj. Charles T. Stanton of Stonington, Palmer Hewlett of Groton.
 Company F-John c. Ladd of Grotor, Albert Leeds of New London, Hiram Taylor of Northampton, Mass, Henry B. Lawrence of New London, William Root of Southbridge. Mass, John C.. Ladd of Middletown.
 Company G-Jared A. Gallup of Moosup, George H. DenEison of New London, Charles A. Clark of Westerly, R. L, John B. Brown of Westerly, R. l., Michael Welch of Westerly, R. I.
 Company H-Capt. George Shepard of Willimantic. James Benjamin of New London, G. Carpenter of East Hampton, Henry Sncw of East Hamp- ton, John H. Selden of Middle Haddam, John Wall of East Hampton, Isaac Avery of Norwich, John c. Lewis of South Coventry
 Company I-J. H. Dariels of Middle town, L. w. Coates of Bridgeport, P. I. Donahue of Waterbury, James Stanley of Norwich.
 Company K-Capt J. M. Shepard of Allston, Mass, Harry s. Wilson of Moosup. Henry F. Newton of Plain field Vine R. Franklin of Brooklyn, George Prentice of Putnam, Barton Carver of Killingly, T. D. Pond of Brooklyn. Hiram S. Johnson of Paw tucket, R. l., N P. Thomson of Cen tral Village, Nathan L. Bishop of Nor wich, Capt. P F. Talcott of Rockville and "SnowbalP' John Farragut of Brooklyn.