The National tribune., 1911-01-05
REUNIONS HELD.
FUIIER'S OHIO BRIG GADE.
The society of the Army of the Ten
nes>cc and the Ohio COmmandery OF
the Loyal Legion Jointly Hold a Re-
mpiup


nes>cc and the Ohio Commandery of
the Loyal Legion Jointly Hold Il Re-
union.
4 most notable and enjoyable Re-
| union was held at Toledo, O., Nov.
Is. 16 and II. 1910, where the surviv-
| ing members of Fuller's Ohio Brigade,
| Society of the Tennessee and the Ohio
! Commandcry of the Loyal Legion,
| joined together. The meetings We're
characterized by many manifestations
| of patriotic enthusiasm; again the bat
| ties are fought, the muskets crack, the
| shells burst and cannon boom; again
| the memories of hard-fought battles,
weary nights of marching, during four
| years of strife, crowd upon the mind;
. but it is only in the halIowed light of
reminiscence. Yet again there was con-
stantly apparent the solemn undercur-
| rent OF reflection and pathos due to the
| sight Of many gray-haired veterans and
the flight of years since 1861, when
| they We're young and strong.
On Tuesday, Nov. >, the first of the
meetings was held in the assignment
room of the Court House. About rs
mem bers OF Euller'S Ohio Brigade as
sembled. Mai. Charles II. Smith, of
Cleveland, o., Life President of the
organization, called the meeting to
order. Rathbun Fuller, of Toledo, son
and lamentcd commander of the brigade
which bears his name. delivered the ad
dress Of welcome to the assembled vet
Grams. Remarks We're made by Com
rades Stuckcy, Graham, Aldrich, Evans
and others.
The officers to serve during the COM
ing year are: Maj. Charles II. Smith,
Cleveland, o., President; Lieut.. J. S.
Stuckcy. Van Vert, o., Vice President;
Capt. w. II. II. Minturn, New LeXing-
ton, O., Vice President; Comrade j. G.
Ralston, Steubenville, o., Vice Presi-
dent: Comrade ]. w. S&yely, Columbus,
o. Vice President; Comrade ii. c. Ev-
ans. Columbus, o., Secretary; Comrade
H. y. Aldrich, Elmore, O., Assistant
Secretary.
The next Annual Reunion of the bri
gade will be held at Columbus, o., in
1911, during the week of the State Fair.
After~luncheon at the Boody House
the members met in one of the hotel
pariors, where a very interesting camp
fire was held. consisting of short
speeches, stories, songs and recitations
Mrs. Roach, daughter of member, re-
cited the Army Button" which was
received with applause.
At the evening meeting, held at the
same place, every seat was occupied
by the veterans and their friends. Col.
Cornelius Cradle gave an interesting
while he occupied the position of Adju-
tant-General to Gen John w. Fuller
The address OF the evening was mada
by Gen. q. NJ. Dodge, President of the
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
and one of the last surviving Major
Generals of the civil war. His subject
was Gen. Grants Plans After Each of
His Successful Battles and Campaigns.
Why They Were Not Approved and
Carried out" The address was lis
tened to with marked attention and
drew forth frequent applause. Gen.
Stebbs, of Chicago. followed with oneI
of his characteristic recitations, which
created much laughter.
On the 18th the morning hours were
occupied by the members of the So
ciety of the Army If the Tennessee in
a business session. In the afternoon
reception was given by Judge Doyle,
Of Toledo. to the members OF the three
organizations at his residence, and a
luncheon to the visiting ladies was Civ
en- by Mrs. Rathbun Fuller at her
home.
In the evening. in the spacious din
ing room of the Roody House, tic three |
organizations held their joint banquet,
accompanied by their wives. daughters /
sons, grandchildren and citizens of To-
ledo. The banquet hall was beautifully |
and appropriately draped iE the Ma
tional coiorS, and on the walls were
Erne portraits Of Caion Generals who
made our country aud our army fam
Gus. Floral decorations graced the ia
bles and d sumptuous feast was served
10 the music of wartime melodies, the
whole assemblage rising to the singing
Of THE Star Spangled Banner" Gen
Dodge took charge of the proceedings,
as POSTMASTER. Bishop FalloWs pro-
nounced a blessing. Gen. Charles II
Grosvenor, of Ohio. delivered the ora
ton, The Growing of the Soldiers
Achievements" Mrs. james Sexton, of
Soldier Citizen" Companion Rathbun
Fuller paid an affectionate tribute to
the memory of his father and to the
deeds and valor OF the soldiers of his
brigade.
Grenville Dodge Montgomery, grand
son OF Gen. Dodge and a soldier of the
Spanish American War, presented a pa
per which pleased and captivated the
audience, ii being full of humor and
Of much interest concerning the late
war.
Col. Cornelius Cadle closed the speak-
ing program in answering to the toast
"A sympathetic Tribute to Our 40:h
Reunion"
On the evening of the nth q large
audience assembled in Grand Army
Memorial Hall, composed of members,
their families. comrades of the c. A
r. and citizens of Toledo. Gen. Dodge
presided. Mayor Brand Whitlock well
coined the society TO the city Gen,
Dodge responded. The Reunion ora
ton was delivered by Col. VIM r. War
mock. His remarks were warmly ap-
plauded.
Among other speakers were Cen
Fred Grant and Mrs. John A. Logan.
Many matters Of interest and enter
tainment during the three days session