The Republican journal., 1913-09-04
the 10Th Maine Reunion.

The 41st reunion of the 10Th Maine
Regimental Association was held in Wa
terville Aug. oath with an attendance of
36 members. 1t. Col. J. w. Spaulding
of Boston, the only surviving staff officer
who went out with the regiment, was in
attendance and was accorded rousing
welcome when he entered the hall. J. L.
Merrick of Waterville, president of the
association, presided at the business
meeting, which opened at 100 O'Clock.
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. R. Palmer
of Freeport. The records of the preced
ing meeting were read by Secretary Silas
Adams of Waterville and list of mem
bers who have died during the past year
was given as follows: Elbridge Trask,
Hallowell; J. D. Emerson, Skowhegan;
Alpheus M. Holbrook, Bath; Isaac Web
Der, Portland; E. B. Sargent, Portland;
Annis Campbell, Portland; William H.
Smith, Richmond; J James E. Mason, Win
terport; Ezekiel R. Thomas, Belfast.
The following members were present
according to the registration:
Company A. B. F. Charles, Rome;
c. E. Tollmorn, Richmond; P. S. Head,
Waterville; E. H. Smith, Richmond.
Company B. E. T. Wilson, Camden.
Company C. J. L. Merrick, Water
vile; Oliver Bessey, Fairfield; Everett
A. Penney. Oakland; S. A. Maxim,
Waterville; Ezra McIntire, Fairfield; O.
F. Mayo. Waterville.
Company D. S. A. Gilbreth, Belfast.
Company E. l. L. Spaulding, Rich
mond; H. A. George, Norridgewock; A.
E. Nickerson, East Corinth; H. A. Grant,
Auburn.
Company F. Silas Adams, Water
vile; Arson Turner. Togus; Thomas
Rose, Breene; l. A. Gardner, Belfast.
Company G. A. j. Dean. Livermore
Falls: c. H. jackson, South China; D. B.
Hanson, Vassalboro; Albert Longley,
Norridgewock.
Company H. c. P. Garland, Portland;
B. F. Fairbanks, Belgrade; Retire Web
Der, Clinton; l. D. White, Morrill,; James
Phillips, North Nassalboro; Charles E.
Burrill, Canaan; c. H. Stewart, Gardi-
ner; c. E. Ferrin, Cherryfeld.
Company |. Rev. George r. Palmer,
Cumberland: James Fairbrother, West
Brook
Company K. Melville Smith, Augusta;
j. W. Winter, Boston.
Officers were elected as follows: Pres-
dent, Charles E. Burrill, Canaan; vice
pTeSlueIl, y dIIeS HlllipS, 4NOI LII ' dsSdi-
boro; secretary, Silas Adams, Waterville;
chaplain, George R. Palmer, Cumber-
land orator, j. w. Spaulding, Boston;
executive committee, Retire Weber, F.
P. Furber and N. P Libby.
IT was voted to hold the next reunion
at Clinton.
The committee on resolutions reported
as follows That the 18th Maine Regi-
lot
cords the following note: The remark
footsteps of some, and the farewells
spoken to those mustered out of ranks,
remind US of the rapid passage of time;
but as the years go by our comradeship
is more hearty, and o ur sympathy warm
err, and our efforts greater in overcoming
culture in meeting together.
Therefore, resolved, That we are much
gratifed that so many comrades could
be present, and specially pleased that Col
J. W. Spaulding of Boston could be
with US.
Resolved, That we express hearty
sympathy to the friends of our departed
comrades of the regiment and for the
secretary to send note of sympathy to
their nearest friends.
thanks to the W. S. Heath Circle for the
excellent meals which they have provid-
ed, and to the president and secretary
for their faithful services; to the press
for their reports Of our meetings, and to
all who have contributed to make our
meeting useful and pleasant.
In the afternoon many of the men,
bers enjoyed sightseeing trips about the
city. The business meeting was finish
ed about g O'Clock and from that time
until supper the members enjoyed them
selves at the hall
At the campfire in the evening, follow
lowing a bountiful meal prepared by
the W. S. Heath Circle, retiring Presi-
dent J. L. Merrick presided The first
speaker was Rev. George R. Palmer of
Cumberland Mr. Palmer, who was one
of the veterans from Maine to be pres
ent at the grand assembly at Gettysburg
last July, read series of resolutions
which were adopted while standing near
the 18th Maine Infantry monument, which
was placed on the former fighting ground.
In a forceful manner Rev. Mr.. Palmer
spoke of the many sentiments expressed
by the veterans all over the country and
impressed his hearers with plea for
better citizenship and greater patriotism.
A. E. Nickerson of East Corinth, who
fought in the battle of Gettysburg and
was also present at the 5Oth observance
last July, spoke of the magnanimity of
the legis ators of Maine in appropriating
sufficient money whereby the veterans
might return once more to that famous
spot. He spoke of the appreciation of
the veterans and of the continued and
increased interest of the present genera
ton toward the veterans.
Capt. Sila s Adams of Waterville spoke
of the various battles in which the 10Th
Maine participated and how in each IN
stance they covered themselves with
glory. Capt. Adams, as usual, was de-
lightful talker and his remarks were en-
joyed.
j. l.. Merrick was the last speaker and
took up many of the great acts perform
ed by the 10Th Maine, and of the various
nicknames given the regiment. He told
several humorous stories connected with
the adventures of the regiment.
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