The Association met at Dighton Rock Park this day. Owing to the rain only thirty were present. The order of the day was called at 12.15. Prayer, by Chaplain Snow. The welcome words of the president were timely and to the point. It was voted that the funds in the treasury did not warrant the publication of Association Roster. Treasurer Gibbs reported having received $33.50; paid out, $10.73; balance on hand, $22.77. Dighton Rock Park was suggested to the Executive Committee as the place of our next meeting. A splendid shore dinner was enjoyed by the members of the Association and others.
At the two P. M. meeting the old board of officers were re-elected. The afternoon was bright, and the comrades expressed their appreciation of the place, and the satisfaction of meeting again.
Charles Snow, Secretary.
The Third Regiment Association held its annual meeting at Dighton Rock Park, July 28, 1898. The order of business was called at 10.30 A. M., President Richmond in the chair. Capt. A. R. Wright was chosen assistant secretary. Prayer, by Chaplain Snow. Words of welcome by the president. The treasurer reported $8.88 on hand; all bills paid to date. The old board of officers were re-elected with the exception of Maj. T. B. Griffith, who died during the year. Capt. O. A. Baker was chosen to fill the vacancy. George A. Grant was chosen secretary pro tem and George M. Keith was added to the Executive Committee. Captain Baker and Lieutenant Lyon were chosen a committee to solicit funds. They reported $21.51 contributed. At 12 P. M. the President declared a recess until 1.30 P. M. Full justice was done to the ample dinner by the comrades and their friends.
At the appointed hour the Association reassembled. The place of the next meeting was left with the Executive Committee. A vote of thanks was tendered to the officers for their services. It was voted that an expression be made of the respect and esteem of the character and efficient service of the late David W. Wardrop, colonel of the Third Massachusetts three months’ men. Remarks were made by Major Cushman and Colonel Richmond. The meeting adjourned at 2.30.
George A. Grant, Secretary pro tem.
The Association met in Brockton, July 27, 1899. They were given a royal welcome. Business session at 10.45. The President, in his address, referring to the soldiers of the Spanish war, while complimenting them for their patriotism and courage, said, “But they are hardly to be compared with the rank and file of the soldiers of ’61 to ’65.”