Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14

1--WE stand today as we stood in
1861, defenders of our Country and
our Country's flag and while deplor-
ing the tremendous unrest of civil
ICED people in all lands We feel that
God in His infinite way will bring
about that brotherhood of men that
has been desired and looked for
ward to from the earliest ages
Such was the resolution which the
few remaining Third Maine Regi-
ment heroes of 81 made, when they
met in annual session, Wednesday
at the Augusta G. A. r. hall. In
Guiding the guests of the day. be-
sides the veterans about 80 were
present.
Mayor Ernest Mclean gave the
address of welcome and the res
ponse was made by Mrs. William
McDavid. who presided at the meet
ing in the absence of the president,
Commander George f. Gay. Old
time war songs, Marching Through
Georgia" THE Star Spangled Ban
ner" and others recalled memories
and added to the enjoyment Of the
meeting; Mrs. Katherine Brown gave
a recitation.
s. M. Emerson OF Skowhegan was
elected president of the Third Maine
Regimental association: first vice
president, Miss Ethel Partridge of
Augusta; second vice president, Mrs.
Emerson; chaplain, J. e. Nye of Au-
burn: secretary and treasurer, DR..
William McDayid of Augusta; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. Addie
Gay of Augusta.
Two honorary members were add
ed to the roll. Mrs. Katherine Brown
and Mrs. Mary A. Hanks, both of
Augusta. The ranks have been les
sened by two deaths among the
comrades in the past year.
The 1926 meeting will be held in
Augusta and at the same hall, ac-
cording to vote taken, Wednesday.
DR.. McDavid recalls historically:
Briefly the Bird Maine Regiment
was raised in the towns and cities on
the Kehnebec river from Bath TO
Skowhegan. Three colonies, all
from Augusta. commanded the
regiment from first to last, viz. Col.
o. o. Howard, afterwards Maj
General, who commanded Sherman's
right wing in marching through
Georgia. Col. Henry q. staples and
Col. Moses b. Lakeman.
The regiment was mustered into
the u. s. service for three years,
June 4th.. 1861. and left for the seat
of war June 9th. The regiment was
distinguished by being named as one
Of the one hundred fighting regi-
'mepts Of the Union army"
RESOLUTIONS
whereas, we survivors Of the war
Of 1851 are permitted by Kind
Providence to assemble once more In
annual reunion. therefore be It:
Resolved, That we stand today as
we stood in 1851 defenders OF our
country and our country's flag: and
while deploring the tremendous un-
rest of civilized people In all lands.
we feel that God in His infinite
mercy will bring about that brother
hood of man that has been desired
and looked forward to from the
earliest ages.
Resolved. That we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to all who have
been called upon the past year 10
mourn the loss OF near and dear
ones.
Resolved, That our thanks be
rendered Seth Williams Post, a. A.
r.. for use Of hal1. our hofored
Mayor for fine address, Chamber of
Commerce for furnishing autos, Mrs.
Katherine Brown for recitation.
Daughters of Veterans for excellent
dinner the Smith Orchestra for pa
tfiotic music and to the Kennebec
Journal and the Press generally for
courtesies received.
SAMUEL +. EMERSON
q. H. THOMAS
STEPHEN ALLEN
The clara Barton Tent. Daukh-
ters Of Veterans served at noon
delicious dinner for the reunion at:
tsndants. The committee La charge
OF the dinner yas: Mrs. Manriee Ar
A3ld. Chairman, assistad BY Mira.
Alice Young. Mrs. Alice sheldon.