Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-18
HENRY HOvEY RE-ELECTED .
 PRESIDENT OF THE Is.

PRESIDENT OF THE 1sTH Henry Hovey of this city was re-eiect- ed president of the 18th Connecticut Volunteers at the Fegimental reunion held Wednesday at Buckingham Memo rial, this city. President Hoyey presid- ed at the business meeting held rin the morning.
 MT. Hovey said that he was. pleased to see so many of the veterans present at the reunion and also welcomed the wivqs, daughters and gra andchildren of the veterans. MT. Hovey said the vet erans lined up well although it is 5S years since they stood in line at the fairgrounds. In his talk he referred to the regiments good record. The 1Sth went to the front 110s strong. Today there are only 1o7 alive and they are scattered all over the country.
 Although scattered far and wide, they are bound together by fraternity, loyal- ty and brotherly love. In closing Mir Hovey said that he hoped the Lord would bless all the comrades and that these present would enjoy the day and come again to Norwich.
 The report of the treasurer showed balance of $239.54s The collection amounted to s7.S5. Albert c. Greene of Danielson, who is nearing his s5rd' birth day offered prayer.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 President, Henry Hovey (re-eIected) Vice presidents. Albert c. Greene. Dan Dson Daniel D. Danielson, Danieison A. A. Buchanan, Putnam George W. Loomis, Dallas, Texas; James K. Brown, Hebron.
 Arthur L. Peale was reelected secre- tary of the regimentaI association
 Ad h-y fA aR Greeneville was exhibited to the vet erans. The flag has seen much service and is considerably tattered. Mir How ey made a few remarks telling wat the flag had been through and spoke of the way the sight of the old nag inspired the boys in the Civil war.
 MT. Hovey said the only letter re- | ceived back this year was that sent to William A. Handy, at Newark, N. J. Captain Samuel R. Knapp sent word that he regretted he was unable to at- tend the reunion as he is in Maine for the summer.
 The meeting passed vote of appre- ciation for the use of the Buckingham Memorial which was given by SedHvick post, No l, G. A R.
 Following the business meeting the veterans enjoyed dinner which was served by Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps. ,..s.4
 A number of letters were. received from veterans who were unable to at- tend the gathering this year. Edward T. Leach, Clinton. sent his regrets at not being able to attend. He inclosed an offering for expenses of the reunion.
 Robert Kerr, foTner president of the association and who Is now in Pasede- na, Cal, wrote that he is in good hea1h for man S5l years of age. He said in his letter that Daniel Carney, a Nor wich boy who served with the regiment is in the Soldiers Home at Sawtelie, Cal. MT. Garner has been missing from the regimental list of members for some years.
 George w. Loou1ss wrote an interest ing letter from Dallas, Texas. He said Mir. Loomis had four sons in the worll war and all returned safely He inclosed his usual generous offering. @ George ". Keeler wrote that bis arr gallery business presented him from at- tending the reunion. He inclosed an of 1 fering.
 Jim" Haggerty of Co. H, wrote that | he is now an inspector of Odrinance at Bridgeport and was unable to be pres ent although he would have liked tc have attended the reunion, 2,.
 Charles E. Bates of Co. C.. wrote tha, | poor health prevented him from coming to Norwich from his home ii Elbridgc l N. Y. c. H Ellsworth wrote rom Venice 1 Center. N. T., that he was 'l1ahle to at- tend the gathering owing to his health l He inclosed an offering. .', W. [. Aldrich sent worI from Attle- boro Falls, Mass, that he was unable i to attend this year but hop -s to ateat 1 the reunion next year. ~
 A. N LWtlp of 1nlahd, Etb., vhpca tha. tns last reunion ae attAct d 1 waG at Mystic in 1872. Since thAR, { 1 has '.tea east hut twice In Octo54r. ::1S | h" v.s'ted his native town, G:,g77s d after an absence of 47 years He eait in his letter that he meets many sol diers but few from New England.
 The list of those who have pA@e, away since the last report follows:
 Joseph Randall, Co. D, May 5, 1920 Putnam. /
 Charles F. Porter, Co, 1. April II 1918, Worcester. ..~
 William c. Tracy, Co. E, August , i 1aHA South Fadley
 George R. Bliven. Co. H. August 1G 19-g. central Village. ..
 Edgar Amsbury Co. B, August 2t 1920, Norwich.
 George W. Blake, Go. F, Eoyenber 1920, Jewett City. -
 Calvin H. Richmond. Co., B, Januar 29, 1921. Providence.
 John W. Martin, Co. A, March +
 1921, Van Nuys, Cal
 Joseph A. Wells, Co. A, May 2e, -1S1s Rockland, R. I.
 Albert c. Wilson, Co. Fl, February zl 1920, Soldiers Home, Tenn.
 Andrew Palmer, Co. F, April %, 1szt Hartford.
 Edwin L. Joslin, Go. B, December ] 1920, Mfddletown.
 Peter Giroux, Southbridge, Mass. = Those who attended the reunion thi year included the following:
 John s. Dean, John Service, Abes c. Greene. all of Company A; Daniel F Danielson, Samuel Huntington, John V Randall of Company B; Henry T Clark, Charles H. Lynch of Company c
 Frank H. Converse, A. A. Buchanan Charles W. Grosvenor, Company D James Mckee, George W. Keirewir Horace ". Fox, George Parkinson, Sam uel W. Reynolds Abl Burdick, of Com pany E; Captain John E woodTsrt
 llian L. Danils, LAX (FosiH H hEoattt, William L. Daniels, of Company F Charles Burrows, George Arneldr 6 Company G.; J. K. Brown, George N Herriclz of Company H; Harvey \ Muzzy, Andrew Dean. James K. : Quinley, Edwin spslding, James .ss