Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-12

The spirit of regeneration was quite
pronounced at the 46th annual reunion
of the Third Maine Regiment Associa
ton which was held Wednesday in the
Grand Army hall. There were '2S
comrades who answered the roll call.
10 of whom We're honorary members.
The meeting was called to order By
the president Nathan T. Folsom. who
introduced Mayor Burleigh Martin.
The mayor delivered an eloquent adj
dress TO the effect that people were
duly appreciative of what the Civil
War veterans had accomplished; that
the various organizations affiliated
with the Grand Army of the Republic
consisted of the best type Of men ard
women. The mayor extended cordial
greetings to the association on behalf
of the citizens of Augusta, and stated
he would do anything in his power 10
further the happiness of this day of
reunion.
Commander George E. Cay Of Seth
Williams Post responded to the may
ors words of welcome and in turn
paid a compliment to Augustus chief
magistrate by stating The present
mayor of Augusta is one of the best
that we have ever been privileged to
have" In his talk Mr. Gay alluded
to Names fighting regiment with in
teresting "reminiscences, mentioning
one incident where the famous Third
was the first at that time in produce
ing new mode of warfare. which con-
sisted
ed to appear as cannon. When the
Confederates saw the supposed weap-
ons they fred, believing that they
We're destroying valuable breas tworks.
The chairman introduced as the next
speaker DR. William McDavid who
has been making his home in Califor-
mia for some time, and who had re-
markable experiences during the Civil
War, having served in both battles of
Bull Run, and was among the first
prisoners exchanged between the
North and South. which occurred at
Fort Delaware. He spoke of Califor-
mia and the many Fasteners who re-
side there. and the reason why some
return to the New England states.
Part Of his message was as follows:
I'VE have come back to Maine not
because we love California less. but
Maine more. California is indeed and
in truth a land flowing with milk and
honey land of sunshine and prom
Use. and for the young and ambitious
there is no state in the Union where
the opportunities are greater for ma
terial success and happiness. For
older ones, the beautiful climate, the
wonderful! scenery, and great oppor-
tunities can never take the place Of
old friends. This time of year New
England is far more beautiful than
California For eight months Of the
year there's no rain in this Pacific
state: everything has a brown or
parched appearance"
Judge Robert Cony who was sched-
uled among the first speakers was de-
layed because of a court case was in
PRODUCED by the chairman as the last
speaker of the day The judge gave a
patriotic address dealing with present
conditions. He stated in part, The
world is to be ruled either by Dem
ocracy or the spirit of Bolshevism. If
Democracy is to be safe and sane It is
up to the men and women to stand
for the integrity of American institu-
tions.''
Others who took part int he pro-
gram were: Mrs. Emma A. Gannett
who gave an interesting Address: Mrs.
Hattie Davis, recitation; Mrs. Sarah