The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-09-27
OFFICIAL REEORT OF
REUNION Of CIVIL
war VETERANS
Secretary Of Veterans Association
Official Report Of the Hap
penings ut Local
Meeting.
(By MRS. C. W. HOOK, Secretary

1
Although the lowering clouds threat
ened damp day for September 81,
1921, yet by $3.50 a. m, many veterans
and their friends began to appear, and
al 10 o'clock, the hour for the as
sembly, all but the most frail we're on
the grounds and had registered and re-
ceived their badges.
The joint appearance, just at this
time, of the members OF the Boys
Band and the long-threatened thunder
storm caused rather noisy and bois-
ferrous but good-natured rush for the
shelter OF the assembly hall The
CHEEKY faces Of the boys and their
really splendid music quickly dispelled
all gloom caused by the unfavorable
weather
The Rev. J. j. Dickey, of Maysvile.
opened the meeting with prayer. His
unwavering friendship for the veter-
ans and his unfaltering loyalty and
devotion to his high calling have en-
deared him in the hearts Of all, and
he gently reminded his hearers of
their exceeding privilege in thus being
able to attend another happy reunion
on earth before passing on to the last
Grand Reunion above.
After his prayer, Rev. Dickey ad-
dressed the veterans and their friends
in most hearty welcome.
The first business taken up was the
election of officers for the ensuing
year. The respected President of the
association, the late F. NJ. Narrower OF
the Tenth, having passed to his re-
ward since our last meeting, during |
his unexpired term the chair had been
creditably filled by R. S. Hudson, Vice
President
Mr. Hudson was elected President
by unanimous vote, and NJ c. CHS
nUllIl VI lHt olAtteutl, anu ~ - oSuu-
der, of the Tenth, we're chosen Vice |
Presidents. All other officers were re-
tanned.
Rev. Dickey was appointed chair
man of Committee on Memorials with |
Mrs. Hook and Mrs. Collins as assist
ants.
Messrs. H. C. Metcalf Capt. c. l..
Dudley, G. N Harding and Maj. John |
Walsh were appointed Committee on
Resolutions.
Mesdames w. c. Slye, Mcdowell, Joe
Myers, W. A. Wood, Jack Gault were |
appointed as Lunch Committee and
Mr.. w. A. Wood lent them valuable as
sistance.
The report of this committee was |
Immediately requested as 1t was now
high noon, and their report seemed to
give perfect satisfaction. Their menu
CT ham sandwiches, pickles, coffee and
ice cream had been enriched by the
donations of various friends among
whom were Hon, l.. G. Maltby, of the
county, who generously donated a fine
country ham and five dozen buns, and
Mr.. W. A. Wood, Maysville's popular
meat merchant, who also gave fine
ham and special treat of ice cream
to the Band Boys. With social chat
and happy "reminiscences the luncheon
hour was passed and only the stirring
notes from the youthful musicians re-
minded of the mental treats yet in
store.
The question of date for next meet
ne was discussed and the first We'd
lesday in September. 1922, was agreed
upon.
AS the roll of members was called,
each responded with a speech, short
ak or story Of war days, which were
extremely interesting and enjoyable.
Mrs. John Cogan, whose husband be-
onged to the gallant Sixteenth, exhib-
ted, treasured piece of "hardtack"
cracker which was issued to him i'm
pediately after the Battle Of Franklin,
Tenn. This well-preserved relic was
,iewed with much interest particular
y by the younger visitors.
Some interesting letters were read
rom members who could not be pres
mt, among these were G. w. Drenan,
# Bonneville, Mo-, who is in bad
iealth, but who asked after Blind
ally" and A. r. Seaman, of Kansas
'ity. Both of these veterans we're
present last year and made good talks.
ir. Seaman sent a colored pen and ink
,icture of his beautiful gold-fringed
ilk flag, which the members all re-
member so we'll as he has brought II
cross the continent several times, to {
'ur reunions.
Rev. Dickey spoke in memory of the
members who have fallen to rest since
ur last meeting. Those reported we're !
!. ]. Tucker, 18th; Jas. Mcintosh,
9th; VIM. H. Gay, 10th; F. NJ. Har-
ver, 10th; J. L. Gaut, 10th; Mn.
Tronk. eth Ky; Michael O'Sullivan,
9Th.
The following members Of the Tenth
1ere present: d. Dryden, Maysville;