The address of the President, Col. S. P. Richmond, was most hearty, cheering and encouraging. He exhorted the boys to continue the Association meetings so long as two were able to meet together.
The Executive Committee asked for more time to complete arrangements for Association badge. Comrades George A. Grant, of Brockton; Chase, of Fall River; and B. F. Atwood, of Whitman, were appointed a special committee to secure badge.
It was voted to secure a record book. It was voted that the Executive Committee consider the feasibility of an excursion to and over the old battlefields in North Carolina, and report at the next meeting. It was voted that the present board of officers continue for another year and that the several companies elect a secretary to aid the secretary of the Association, and that the last named officer be allowed a salary of $25. The treasurer’s report showed a balance on hand of $22.45. It was voted that the expenses incurred by the secretary for printing, etc., be paid from the funds of the treasury.
After dinner the members present with their families to the number of over four hundred listened to an excellent address by Professor Andrew Ingraham, of Company I.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Executive Committee.
Charles A. Snow, Secretary.
The third meeting of the Association was held at Onset, July 28, 1892.
The business session opened at 11.30 A. M., Col. S. P. Richmond in the chair. His address of welcome was received with applause. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. A letter from Treasurer Hitch regretting his inability to be present, and declining re-election was received. His report showed $35.70 in the treasury. The report was accepted and placed on file. The committee on badge reported that they had secured a badge. This was adopted by the Association, and members gave orders for badges to the committee. The Executive Committee reported the changes during the year by reason of resignations and deaths.
After enjoying a splendid shore dinner, two hundred and twenty-five persons being present, the Association was called to order at 2.30 P. M. It was voted that the expenses for printing be paid from the treasury funds. Lieutenants Gibbs and Lyon, who were appointed by the president to collect funds, reported having received $15.36. It was voted that the present board of officers be elected to serve another year. The resignation of Sergeant Hitch was unanimously rejected. Sergeant Hitch positively declining, the Executive Committee were authorized to fill all vacancies which may occur during the year from any cause. It was voted that the next Association meeting be held in Brockton. The committee on badges were ordered to contract for two hundred badges. The President and comrades Ingraham, Taber, and Alden, were elected a committee to prepare memorials of those members who have died during the year.