The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1874-11-19

The Fifth Annual meeting Of the
old settlers of Red Oak Grove, con-
vened at the residence of Samuel
Yule, on Friday, November 18th.
All present except Mr.. Cousins and
family. After an hour or two of
friendly conversation, interspersed
with music, all were invited to par
take of the bountiful repest, which
was spread upon two large tables,
consisting of all the substantials and
Injuries for which the heart could
wish. The Divine blessing was in
voked by Mr.. John Ferguson. All
seemed to do ample justice to the oc-
casion, yet so great was the supply
that one could scarcely notice any
dimunition in the goodthings pre-
pared. When all were satisfied we
repaired to the parlor where the ex-
ercises of the dav were taken up.
Mr.. John Goodrich being the oldest
member present, was called upon for
a speech, but excused himself by say
ing that he was no speech maker. but
afterwards sang a song, and did sur
prisingly we'll for man almost four
score years Of age.
The speakers were called in regu-
lar order as to age, beginning with
the oldest. After each speech, Mr.
J. Ferguson played piece Of music
upon the violin. The speeches were
short recitals Of the past, describing
the severe trials and privations of the
pioneer.
1t was no ,icable fact that nearly
every speaker recognized the hand Of
God in their prosperity and peaceful
lives.
And in referring to tn. exercises
Of this character, We are reminded
that-by special request-an unoccu-
pied moment just before supper, was
filled by Mr.. Samuel Yule, who rec-
ted the following lines, modelled after
the vel! known song, which he had
composed for the occasion. and which
we think very appropriate:
Should suld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And the days Of auld lang syne?
0 no, those days we'll meier forget,
Their days to mem'ry dear
When we came here to make our homes,
Then hope was Our best cheer.
We wrought and toiled from early morn
Until the sun went down.
Our faith was strong that success yet
Would all our labors crown.
And now we're here in friendship met
And for the grand design,
To keep afresh those scenes so dear
In the days Of anld lang syne
Then let us come with grateful hearts
To Him that's been our guide,
And praise the hand that's kept US safe
Through all our wanderngs wide.
O. WHY should we so anxious be
To gather sordd dust,
When all experience goes to show
That leave 1t all we must
As time with us must be but short,
Then let us social be,
And meet In harmony and love
Frae pride and pomp aye free.
And when we leave this vale of tears,
And go where none return,
Nay we a. meet in that happy land
Where no lamps need to burn.
O, may we meet with well tuned harps,
Around that great white throne,
And there receive the precious gifts,
That are given there alone
Such meetings in every neigh
borhood in Cedar county would tend
greatly to the development of our So
cial gu .li'ies, which are sadly lacking
in many places.
After the speaking the remainder
of the evening was occupied in social
converse, instrumental and vocal mu-
sic, and when we retirei at $50
O'Clock p. m, oil we're enjoying them.
selves - beooneth neighbors and
christ ians. -