Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-06

William Laughton of Readfeld were
the two oldest members present,
both being SO.
The Silent Roll
The silent roll showed that the
following comrades had passed away
during the past year: Co. H-Baxter
Crowell of Oakland; Co. K-Ruel
Strout and Charles A. Thompson OF
Winthrop; Co. H-Lewis Bragg and
Comrade 8. +. Chase of Newton
vile. Mass.
Reports Given
DR.. McDavid then presented his
report as treasurer of the associa-
ton which was adopted.
The following committees were
then appointed by the president. Mrs
Gannett:
Nominating Committee: George w.
Hubbard, S. II. Emerson and J. E.
Nye.
Committee on Resolutions: Samuel
f. Emerson, George w. Hubbard and
f. B. Towle.
Resolutions Adopted
The report of the committee on
resolutions was accepted and the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
"a Divine Providence has permitted
a few survivors of the gallant Third
to assemble on this 47th annual re-
union and the Goth anniversary of the
regiments muster into the United
States Service.
Resolved: That as citizens of a
State whose motto is to lead, we pur-
pose to follow and uphold to the best
of our ability any measures of State
or nation that tend to the uplifting
and betterment of our fellow citizens
regardless of party, sect or creed.
And we solemnly affirm our loyalty
and devotion to a Government that
yields today power in the affairs
of men and nations that will resound
for all time to the glory of the nation
and it's people.
Resolved: That we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to those of you
who have been called upon to mourn
the loss of your near and dear ones;
and may God sustain you in this hour
of your bereavement
Resolved: That we wish to extend
our thanks to the members of Seth
Williams Post for the use of hall;
to Chamber of Commerce for fur
nishing autos for the pleasure of the
comrades; to His Honor, Mayor
Fogg, Judge Cony and Commander
Gay for theid splendid addresses; to
Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps for excellent dinner; and to
the Kennebec JournalSfor courtesies
received"
The newly elected president of the
association, George f. Gay of Angus
Ia. then made short address to the
comrades. The forenoon session was
closed with the singing of America,
and the members of the Association
then sat down to a sumptuous dinner
served in the hall by the Seth Will
liams Independent Relief Corps
Visit to Old Camp Ground
visit to the old camp grounds in
front of the State House and to the
State House building where the flags
of the war were viewed, featured the
afternoon session and brought back to
all memories of the past.
At the old camp ground Comrade
Samuel F. Emerson of Skowhegan
gave some interesting "reminiscences
of camping there 60 years ago, and
closed by reciting Tennyson's poem
Crossing the Bar
Of the 1000 men who left the field
60 years ago, 10 answered the roll call
on the field Saturday, an average of
one man in 100.
A group picture of the veterans and
the other members of the association
was aaken in front of the State House.
The comrades and their wives then
returned to G. A. r. hall where a
pleasant social hour was passed and a
most successful reunion was brought
to close. Automobiles for the oc-
casion Were lurnishe. by the Augusta
Chamber of Commerce
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