Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
FIFTY YEARS OF HISTORY
sedgwicA Pos No T. C. A R, Celebrated Anniversary Buckingham Menorial-Cit of $50 Received From Woman's Relief Corps-S Stirring Address Made by Will fam A. Tovne of New London Historical Sketch by Adjutant George Kampf.

| MAIy c0mIdQSS WlOSG names dppS8I on our mortuary record are held in grateful remembrance for their devo- tion and loyalty to the principles they represented. It seems just to men | tiOn one name this record, Conrad winship. He left his entire estate of some fourteen hundred dollars to us for charitable purposes.
 Memories remain of pleasant gath erings, camphres, visits from other posts. men Of national repute, an ex- president, also governors graced this hail. The first camp of Sons of Vet erans was formed here: also Corps 16 of WomaRs Relief. If time was per- mitted extensive remarks would be I necessary to give credit for work per- be performed in the future by this auxiliary society.
 Citizens Corps Organized. I The comrades realized the value of fan association of influential business men, men as @ an auxiiary r to this post VI, which 1 much help to us. took steps in organ izing the first citizens corps in con- nectien with the G. A. R. in the Unfit ed States. This corps now numbers forty loyal men, Words fail to express I the deep gratitude we owe these pa trfotic men, They have largely con- 1 tributed to the purchase of this his- ltorcal building. a fitting home for the nations defenders. Their generosity has also been of much help to us in the maintenance of it. Since April 1, q y 1t, an ideal home to us. it is the ad- mfration of visitors and given us some local prominence.
 l People passing this building on pleasant summer days will before long look in vain for the old grizzly veter- ans who have been seen lounging in comfortable chairs under the shady l side of the much admired magnolia | tree exchanging war experiences over and over in many cases added to make the games more Interesting. This pass ing spectacle, however. will long re- main in the minds of the younger gen. eration an object lesson.
 l The future of this building remains 1 undecided, no provisions having been
 made in regard to it.
 In conclusion 1t may be stated that | we fully realize that old age is upon us, with it physical and mental risa biNtes. these natural causes are rap- idly thinning our ranks. Tn a few years hence the memory of a great. loyal and patriotic organization will only remain The last remnant of the Grand Army of 6165 will have fold the battaIions camping on the other side-hopeful that the pages of his- tory will give us just credit of having performed our duty at the countries call in time of need and trial. Thirty One Comrades. The post has had thirty-one com nnanders, ten of whom are living. The list follows:
 John E. Ward. Joseph seIden. Fl. B. Coosley; James J. McCord. B: P. Learn saors, ed: s R; s kaaRP sn9p w a1,. A; ThompsSn Amos D. Allen. John T. crary. W. w Clark, John M. Brewer. H. M. Bishop J. H. George. John L. Comstock. F. W Goss. N. H. Palmer. L. A. Gallup. Gea Kampf. George Greenman, H. Morri- man. Edson s. Bishop. James Harvey, William A. Aiken. N. L. Bishop. Vine s Stetson, Henry Hovey, Orrin M Five Department Commanders.
 There have been five department commanders from the post: Edward l Hariand. John T. Crary, George s. Smith, John M. Brown, Edson $. Bishop.
 Total number of names on roll 630 Greatest number at one time in good standing 356.
 Present number. 61.
 Presented Fifty Dollars in Gold. Mrs. Josephine E. Hiscox, president of the post with fifty dollars in gold Mrs Hiscox made the following presenta- ton address:
 It gives me great pleasure to extend to you our greetings on your fiftieth an- niversary. What can say of the Grand Army men who responded to their country's call more than fifty years ago. Many
 
 are showing Times hand rests heavily on their brow. but so long as life shall last they will love not only their coun- try and the flag. but they will also love their post.
 We, the women of Sedgwick corps, are banded together in fraternity with you. a fraternity that means more than any other organization in exit ance. A charity that is not above giving. but a tribute of love for the loyal, noble service that you have rendered in saving this nation. and a loyalty that binds us with you. Now I present you with this gift of gold in remembrance of your golden annivers- ary. Thanking you for your invitation to help celebrate and also for the
 Department Commander Seeley of Bridgeport was the next speaker and 1 he told of how the first G. A R. was | established and how the people were l the regular army. Hs also spoke of | the work which will fall upon the | Sons of Veterans when the last c. A. | paid in tnbnss nss so ss Woans Hs nss9 sse Corps and the work which was done and is being done by them-
 Mayor Brown Heard.
 Mayor Allyn L. Brown in . brief | address extended the congratulations of the city and officials to the post
  Relief Corps on their work. Mayor | Brown spoke of the censusu plan say ing that 1t was his earnest desire that | every one should be ready to further in any way this plan of our governor.
 Address by Prof. Tewae.
 The address of the evening was de- livered by Prof W. A. Towne ok New London who spoke of the part done by the sons of Connecticut in the war and how they had fought at the bat- tie, Antietam. how over 500 suffered casualties It fredericksburg. of that great battle of Gettysburg which marked the turning point fin the strife and children. He spoke of the crisis of the country today and said that the same stream of patriotism which how- |. ed in the veins of the heroes of 'e1 would manifest itaeh in the sons of I' those who gave the best that was in them to pefsevere this Union that was