Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-11

our homage as II he had PAID the
price alone" -
Howard Owen responded to Mayor
Plaisted's address and the Trinity
Quartet rendered several patriotic Sc
lections, which greatly pleased the au-
dience.
Rev. H. E. Dunnack was the next
speaker on the program. Mr.. Dunnack
extolled the work of the Sd Maine in
the war and declared that the old
veterans work would live as, long as
the republic. His remarks were fire.
quently interrupted by applause ana
when he concluded he was roundly
cheered.
Secretary William McDavid called
the roll by companies and the occa-
sional here" reminded all that the
ranks of the Grand Army are fast
dwinding. 1t was voted to elect May
or Plaisted and Rev. II. +. Dunnack
honorary members of the organization.
Miss Mary Lakeman, who is an hon
orary member of the association. and
daughter of a former colonel or the
regiment, was voted badge of the
organization and it will be sent to her
home in Maiden, Mass. as she was
unable to be present. kilograms OF
regret were read by the secretary from
several who were unable to attend. A
committee, composed of member
from each company was then select
ed to nominate officers TO serve during
the coming year. The committee re-
ported as follows and the following
officers were unanimously elected
President-George, w. Hubbard.
Worcester. Mass.
First Vice Observation-Disclosures Smart.
Winthrop.
Second Vice President-George Ben
son, Oakland.
Recording Secretary-William Nc
David Augusta.
Corresponding Secretary-G.. F. Can
nett. Augusta.
Treasurer-George S. Fuller. Hal
lowell
Chaplain-J Edwin Nye, Auburn.
The names of the comrades who have
died during the past year were read as
follows: General O. O. Howard.
Burlington. VT: d. w. Emery. Au-
gusta; Henry c. Hamilton. National
Home; Lewis Kauffer, Lewiston; Sam
ue Wannofslly. Waterville; George F..
Briokett. Augusta; S. A. Thurston, Au-
gusta Lewis Selbing, Augusta; Reuben
A. Towns. Gardiner; Thomas A.
Brown, Bath: John G. Wiley. Hal
lowell; George Fl. Chadwick, National
Home; James w. Grassy, Bath: c. M,
Lander, Auburn and Lyman c. Neal
of Randolph.
The entire body then adjourned to
dinner, which was served by the ladies'
Of the Relief Corps and proved to be
a most delicious repast.
After the dinner the meeting recon
vened and it was voted to hold the
next reunion in Hallowell on the 5th
of June. the 50th anniversary of the
mastering in of the regiment.
The executive committee, composed
of General Joseph S. Smith, {. T.
Hooper and William McDavid were re-
elected for another year. The COM
mittee on resolutions then reported as
follows:
Whereas we again assemble on this.
our 18th annual reunion. upon spot
made somewhat noted by the militia OF
the State of Maine in their annual ma
neuvers and study of the science oil war,
therefore be it
Resolved: That we. the surviving vet
Grams of the brave old Sd Maine Regi-
ment, do again most solemnly and sin
cerely pledge our loyalty and support to
our country and our flag that we fought
for from 81 to 65: and we do affirm that
old although we are in years. should the
necessity arrive that defenders were
again needed to uphold the dignity and
perpetuty of this grand old Union. we
would be the first to offer our services
in its defence.
Resolved: That we feel deeply the loss
by death of two comrades the past year,
both of whom have occupied the hon
ored position of president of this asso-
citation, Comrades Lewis Selbing and
Daniel w. Emery. These comrades not
only served faithfully during the trying
days of the Rebellion but have been ac-
tive and loyal members of the associa-
ton since it's organization. To the sur
vving widows and children this associa-
ton extends is heartfelt sympathy in
this hour of their direst need.
Resolved: That our thanks are hearth
ly given to Adjutant General Dill for the
use of the State buildings on Muster
grounds for our reunion; to Capt. Dodge
for valuable assistance rendered: to Seth
Williams Relief Corps for excellent din
ner served: to Mayor Plaisted and Rev.
Henry f. Dunnack for eloquent address,
es to the citizens of Augusta for their
liberal and generous assistance in enter
tanning the comrades; and to the Maine
Central and Bangor & Aroostook Rail-
roads for courtesies received.
c. T. HOOPER.
J. S. SMITH.
WIN McDAVID