The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-09
VETERANS MEETING IN EAST BEL.
FAST.

The Waldo County Veteran association. held
itsSeptember meeting on Vaughan's shore, East
Belfast, September End. 1t was an ideal pic.
mic day. and at an early hour the veterans
with their families and lunch baskets began to
assemble in force. The usual forenoon meet
ing was omitted and the time pleasantly spent
in sociability. At the noon hour the company
grouped around as suited themselves and all
seemed very happy and hungry. A bountiful
picnic dinner was partaken of, supplemented
by steaming hot coffee furnished by the ladies'
of the community.
At q p m. the meeting was called to order
by President Crockett. The report of last
meeting was read by Secretary Stinson. and
accepted. The president appointed as commit
tee on time and place of next meeting, Com
rades Nickerson, Clark and Trask, and they
we're ordered to bring in their report inside
of six minutes. which they did. reporting as
follows: place of meeting, Silver Harvest
Grange. Waldo; time, the first Thursday in
October. Charles O. Hanscom of Monroe and
James Pattee of Belfast were reported as
having joined the silent majority since the
last meeting, With Agnes Yeaton of North
hampton, Mass. acting as organist, all united
in singing America. On call of the President
fifty veterans responded.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. feathers an
address of welcome was given by Rev. Will
liam Vaughan, an honorary member Of the as
ISOLATION. Mr.. Vaughan welcomed the vet
Grams most heartily and sincerely, gave them
the freedom of his farm, and told them that as
long as he lived they would be welcome to
come and hold their annual picnic. Comrade
James G. Harding of Morrill, had been detailed
to give the response, but in his absence Com
rade D. o. Bowen of Morrill, responded in fit
ting terms. Comrade John o. johnson of Lib
erty was first called upon, but not feeling
very we'll did not respond. Remarks by Com
rades Trask, Rev. Mr.. feathers (who said he
was out in the service four years and three
months, and passed ten months in Anderson
ville), George Patterson and Comrade Stinson,
who made timely eulogistic remarks upon
Comrade James Pattee, lately deceased. COM
rade Nickerson moved that Ralph D. Strout,
son of veteran, be made an honorary mem
and recitation of Miss Adams of Boston, a
summer visitor, which were much enjoyed.
On motion Frank Towle was made an honorary
member. Remarks by Comrades George L.
Merrill. John Moore of the 10Th Maine, who
for the past fifty years has been living in
Osceola, Florida, Hon. Fred S. Walls, Mrs. D.
o. Bowen, Comrades Putnam. Hasson and John
Keller of Boston. Rev. VIM. Vaughan then
introduced to the association Mrs. Knox of
New York city. who is building summer
home ON the East side. Mrs. Knox has Bible
class of one thousand members in her home
city. Every Sunday from October until June
she teaches them herself, having no other
teacher. looks after them, visits them in sick
ness. As she will live in Belfast for part of
every year. Mr.. Vaughan moved that Mrs.
Knox and Miss Adams be made honorary mem
bers Of the association, and it was 80 voted.
It was then moved, and unanim ously carried,
that vote Of thanks be given to Mr.. Vaughan
and his helpers on the East side for the court
estes and Inequalities Of the day. making this
one Of the most enjoyable meetings Of the
year. After remarks by President Crockett
the meeting closed with singing "Marching
Through Georgia" G. E. B. Acting Secretary.