The independent-reporter., 1910-12-15

aold-we cannot forget Arnold
Would that we could forget his fatal
act,-for could he have died after
riconderoga and Quebec, his would
lave been an undying fame. Brave.
2hiyalrous, proud, spirited, and too
highly sensitive, but for a, perhaps
inherited rebuke from Washington
which stung his proud heart he might
)e one of the cherished heroes of our
country. We cannot forgive his Of
fence but in these days of sentimental
charity toward the men who fought to
iestroy the Union and dishonor the
lag may we not have kindly thought
or brave and unfortunate Arnold?
The story of the expedition is one
of the most thrilling chapters in the
history of the Revolution, and the
men who took part in it are worthy
If the highest praise and honor. What
they suffered and sacrificed and
fought to secure. you fought to main
tain and perpetuate. Your part in the
great drama of American history Is a
fitting climax to theirs.
So 1t is appropriate that. in meeting
here today upon the trail of that mem
orable march, upon the very ground
which the feet of those brave men
made historic, we should recall their
heroic sacrifices, and connect them
with yours in thought. as they are in
separably connected in history.
G. w. Emerson was called upon to
respond to the welcome. He gave
some "reminiscences of the war and its
results from home standpoint. The
principle reason he did not enlist was
thst he had two brothers at the front
and it hardly seemed fair for the par
ents to give up the only boy they had
st home.
At this point the Past and Present
Department Commanders entered the
hpll and were loudly applauded. Com
rades J. w. Fogler, ]. F. Woodsum
md c. V. Richards were appointed to
draft resolutions in memory of Com
rades who were reported as having
been mustered out since the last
meeting They subsequently reported
as follows:
Resolutions in memory of our re-
Gently departed Comrades, ID. B. Alb
bot, N. l.. Owens, p F. Hurd. Edwin
Bradbury and Frank Perkins.
How often are we called upon to
place upon record our appreciation of
Comrades who pass from us to the
life beyond In the, great conflict of
the Civil war, they bore their part as
loyal soldiers of the Republic. With
US. they shared its burdens and its
sacrifices. We honor their heroic
lives. We pay this last tribute of re-
spect to their memories.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
The association proceeded to cleo
tion of officers with the following re-
suit: Colonel, E. e. Gould; Lieutenant
Colonel. Sewell w. Smith; Major, d.
M. Norton; Chaplain. J. d. Emerson;
Adjutant, s. F. Emerson; Quarter
master, Samuel Vose; pianist, Emma
II. Dunton.
Brief remarks by Past Department
Commander Dana and Department
Commander Webster closed the morn
ing session. Members of the Associa-
tion and ladies' fell in line and
marched to the G. A. r. hall where q
bountiful dinner was served by the
ladies of the Relief Corps.
At 1.15 p. m. the afternoon session
was called to order by Col. Gould.
After singing by the audience, Rev. F.
l.. Hayward of the Methodist church,
offered prayer. Comrade Isaac Dyer
was introduced as the Oldest veteran
in Maine and the oldest Past Master
in the United States. He received a
splendid ovation as he came to the
platform to speak. Comrade Dyer said
that the only important speech he
ever made was when his regiment was
in a hard place and some were Won
dering what could be done. He gave
the command Attention battalion!
Fix bayonets. Forward. March,"
Rev. Mr.. Hayward was made an
honorary member of the Association
and responded by singing a beautiful
selection of touching pathos connect
ed with the boys marching home.
Past Department Commander Dana
gave an address in harmony with the
occasion, punctuated with some pleas
ing stories. Then came the song
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are
Marching" by Col. Gould, the audi
ence joining in the chorus.
Rev. F. l.. Hayward was the next
speaker. He mentioned the fact that