Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-08-19

the front on Aug. 20, 1862, under COM
mand of the late Gen.. William H. Ely
as its colonel, held it's forty first an
nual reunion Wednesday at the Buck
ingham Memorial with ninety three of
the comrades in attendance, which is
eighteen less than were here year
ago. But the smaller numbers had no
noticeable effect upon the pleasure of
the gathering and many were heard TO
remark that it was one of the best re-
unions that has been held. number
of the veterans were accompanied b.
their wives.
OF the original field and staff officers
only four are now living. and of these
only two were personal---very. Hovey,
who was eommissary sergeant, and
Postmaster William Caruthers, who
was quartermaster sergeant. The other
two surviving officers are Dwight w.
Hakes of Colchester, who was quarter
master, and Varnum A. Cooper of BoS-
ton, who was chaplain.
Deaths During Year.
The meeting opened in the parlor at
IL o'clock with the president, Robert
Kerr, of Stamford, in the chair Com
Idde A. c. Greene of Danielson offered
prayer. The minutes of the previous
reunion were read by the capable sec
rotary, Henry Hovey, who also read
passed away during the year, giving
the company they belonged to: George
A. Weaver. c; Erastus Spicer, #; Will
liam Lynch, d; Francis b. Chaffee, d;
James Potter, K; Austin Whitney, b;
Samuel X. Spalding b; William Cor
niers d; Albert Friswell, d: Erastus
E. Fiske K; James d. Miller X;
William H. Whitney, F; George Carroll,
f; Thomas t. Crandall K; Francis
William (rriOpC Il
David C. Fox, d; George G. Whaley,
F; Nelson P. Lord. c; Henry j. Rogers,
I; Hylon N. Perry, E; James f. Fen
ton. IF: Joseph G. Davoll, c; Daniel c.
Fox, d; Wheaton Brown, |.
The name of Wheaton Brown, last
on the list. was added on the day of
the reunion, as the sad news came that
he had died at baskerville Wednesday
morning on the way to the reunion
from his home in East Douglass, Mass.
This information recalled to the minds
of the comrades the death of George
c. Weaver of Lebanon, who died in
this city year ago in the afternoon
after attending the reunion
President Kerr Spoke.
In his address to the comrades Pres
ident Kerr referred touchingly to the
large mortuary record of the past year
and the death of Comrade Wheaton
Brown, and then went on to speak of a
matter in which he is greatly interest
ed. This is a place at the Soldiers
home at Noroton for the old soldiers
and their wives He spoke for the
many who needed aid, although he
himself did not, he said, but the state
should care for those who needed help
He stated that he did not favor the
w. r. C. home at Cromwell. but he
wanted a big building as home for
the soldiers and their wives. He said
he understood that the women asked
for $4,000 and got but $4,000 from the
state legislature this year and while
the state aid had been raised SIS there
are many who need a place for them
selves and their wives.
Treasurer's Report.
The treasurer's report by Mr.. Hovey
who is both secretary and treasurer
showed expenditures of S6S.SS in the
past year. leaving balance of S199.34
A collection taken at the reunion
amounted to 1887.
AS the president is chosen for life
there was no election for this office
but Henry Hovey was reelected Sec
rotary and treasurer amid applause
He impressed the members with his
desire for information all that he
could get, about the comrades of the
regiment He has the addresses of 1923
but there are 50 whose addresses are
not known.
The following vice presidents were
elected: Company B, Caleb Blanchard;
Company D. Oscar Coleman; Company
F. Russell Brown; Company H. Jane:
Haggerty; Company A, John Tiff.
A discussion upon getting up new
roster followed and on motion - Com
rade Mckee the same was voted Al
the suggestion of Mr.. Caruthers the
matter of getting it up was left tC
Secretary Hovey, with The members (.
give him all the help possible Presi-
dent Kerr won applause by saying thai
the printing would cost nothing, as he
Is in the printing business.
Letters from Absences.
Letters of interest were read from
Henry A. Smith of Togus, Me-, JOIN
Roath of Worcester. Gilbert A. Tracy
of Putnam, James II. Sawyer, who is
an official in a Soldiers home at La
| fayette, Ind, ]. z. Marsey of Pasadena
| Cal. Daniel Pray of Portsmouth. R. l.
| c. H. Ellsworth of Rochester and H. L
| Wade of Waterbury. The latter woI
applause for sending check for $25 il
| lieu of his coming.
William p. Kelley of Danielson, whC
was IA when his father enlisted, wa!
voted an honorary member of the as
| ISOLATION on motion of a comrade from
Danielson. Mr.. Kelley followed his ia.
| Their when he went off to the war anC
was not noticed till the regiment go
to Baltimore. Then he was allowed t.
| remain for almost year, serving as {
waiter. Mr.. Kelley thanked the mem
bers for the honor of being elected
| member and was applauded.
Congressman Higgins Presented.
About this time Congressman Hig
| gins was escorted into the parlors anC
received with ringing applause as h.
was introduced by President Kerr. Thu
| congressman was expected &c speal
| during the afternoon, but was com
PEELED to respond at this time also, en-
| thusing the old soldiers as he praised
| the deeds of the men Of 81, and de
clared that the Eighteenth was one o
| the best regiments that left this stat
/ and had come out of its conflicts witt
honor. fighting against superior forces
He told them they must not be difiden
| about asking mis- help when they want
| ed it, and he thanked them for tn
| honor of an invitation to their re
union. He was given vote of thank
and much applause as he took his seat
After a vote to meet next year il
| Norwich again, the meeting adjourne'
for dinner.
This was the usual good one fur
nished by the Woman's Relief corps
under the direction of the executive
committee. and served in fine style
while Geer's orchestra furnished music
When it was over and cigars wer
passed, Congressman Higgins wa
called on by President Kerr, respond
| ing with speech that pleased them {
| T. He mentioned going over tn
/ -16 a Nav OWL Ar,
where the regiment had fought an
told them that such organizations a