Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
WILLMANTIc
TWENTY-FiRsT
 REGIMENT REUNION.

l REGIMENT REUNION. About Fifty Veterans in Attendance at | Sessions Held Friday--John ssIdon
 of Middle Haddam Elected President l -Inspirina Addrssses.
 Bright skies and pleasant weather added much to the enjoyment of Fri day at the annual reunion of the Twenty first regiment, Connecticut volunteers, which was held in this city. About fifty veterans attended the reunion, which was held in the rooms of the Willimantic Board of ] Trade and Business Mems association. ll as the rooms of the local post of the G. A. R. in the town building are being used by a part of the high school for the present. The gathering was fruit ful of "reminiscences and the renewal of acquaintance and was much enjoyed by the survivors of the Twenty ninth and their families and friends who came with them.
 Captain w. s. Hubbell. Presbyteri- an minister in New York city. and the president of the association, presided ing, which was held in the parlor. and largely attended. The report of Secre- tary Jerome B. Baldwin of this city showed the location of about 160 sur yiving members, with 13 reported deaths during the year. A vote of thanks was extended MT. Baldwin for his painstaking care in the prepara- ton of the list of survivors, and later in the meeting 1t was voted to give him check for $40 as recognition of his splendid work during the past year, which has entailed much effort and considerable expense.
 All stood while Rev. A. M. Crane of Maiden, Mass, offered prayer, follow ing the reading of the list of deceased members aftce which short eulogies upon those who had died during the year were pronounced by various mem l bers present.
 | Officers Chosen.
 l The nominating committee, consist ing of Charles Fenton. Willimantic, George T. Meach, Middletown. Vine R. Franklin, Brooklyn. presented the fol- lowing names to the gathering as their officers for the ensuing year, and they were unanimously elected: President, , John Seldon, Middle Haddam; vice president, A. A. Bevin. East Hampton; chaplin. Henry B. Brown. East Hamp- ton; secretary, Jerome B. Baldwin; treasurer, Charles Fenton; executive committee. George w. Shepard. Wilii- solon A. Moxley, Norwich; company 1 committees-Co. A. A. G. Olmstead, East Hartford; Co. B. Benjamin B. Baker, Hartford; Co. c. Thaddeus Pe- cor. Noank; Co; ?; J. H. stearns' Stonington; Go. F, Henry B. Law renee New London; Co. G, John B. Brown, Westerly, R. l.: Co. H, John H. Seldon, Middle Haddam; Co. I, J. H. Daniels, Middletown: Co. K, Henry F. Newton, Central Village.
 Historic Flag.
 One of the interesting events of the morning session was the relation by John R. Brown of Westerly, R. l., of the history of the flag given to Co. G at the outbreak of the war. This flag was taken to the front, but sent back to Westerly before the regiment en- gagged in active hostilities, and went Into the keeping of members of the family which was instrumental in rais- ing funds to have it made. There 1t remained until some time last year, when it was discovered in settling up an estate. and has now come into the possession of the regiment. / the full story of which has appeared in The Bulletin.
 . Letters of regret were read from many of the absent members, after which adjournment was taken until 1 after dinner.
 Sixty at Dinner.
 . About sixty sat down to the excel lent dinner provided by the Woman's Relief corps Grace was said by Rev William s. Beard of the First Congre- 1 A. Arnold, president of the Williman- . tic Board of Trade and Business Mems , association, welcomed the members and their guests in a few well choser l words to which President Hubbell ot the association replied. At each plate 1 reposed a handsome bouquet of pan sies, the gift of Mrs. Caroline Smith l widow of Benajah Smith, of the 21st
 The cigars which were passed after the meal were the gift of Jay M. Shep- | ard and Frank Smith.
 Afternoon Addresses.
 After a social recess of about ar hours continuance, the members con. 5 vened in the assembly roo mand Pres, , ident Hubbell called the meeting tt q order and introduced the speakers O. | the afternoon.
 Capt. Walter p. Long.
 The first speaker was Capt Walter P. Long of New York; who gave hil "reminiscences of the march of the Els d from Richmond, Va, to Columbia, 5i miles west of that city, in April, 1865 On the first days march they visited d the home of the rebel secretary of war MT. Sidney, and during the balance O the three day trip were entertained b! n former confederate officers. Columbia was reached May l, and was fount in very di1apidated condition. Man! calls for aid were received and hell was given wherever possible. Severa trips to Richmond were engineered vii the canal by means of a canal boa and two mules, Capt. Charles Fentol and others making the trip often.
 The social activities of their sta, 4 were humorously detailed by tn \ speaker, and the features of their worl in giving aid were touched upon iron the practical side. The stay was yer. restful after campaigning and greatl,