Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-15
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AAiafo hab n EhiR u uh1
fraught with many happy recollections and
pleasing "reminiscences, long 70 bo remem-
bered. The Boys in Blue, soldiers no Ion.
ger, but peaceablo civilians, have met again
and parted, not on the tented field of con-
fiict, but In the sylvan retreat OF our littio
mountain city's pic mic grounds. For
weeks, aye months, the chief topic of con.
versation. has been the Reunion pic mic Of
our bold "soger boys" SO absorbent was
this topic that it eclipsed all other social
gatherings, even the great Granger pic mic
was seldom mentioned. Several days pre-
vious TO the time, Mr. David Borrell, Pre-
sident Of the Spring Mills Veteran Club,
called Il meeting of the veterans and citi-
zens for the purpose of preparing for the
occasion Mr.. George A. Runk was cho-
sen chairman, or Director General, Of the
the work, aud various committees appoin-
ted to get the grounds ready, and make the
necessary preparation. A stand for the
speakers was erected, and tastefully decora-
ted with evcrgreens and flags. Commodi-
Gus seats were arranged Tor those who wish
ed to listen 10 the addresses. Large tubs,
or rather hogsheads, whre placed in differ
ent parts of the ground filled with lee wa
ter, where the thirsty could quench their
thirst Every thing possible was doue to
make the meeting pleasant and sgreea-
BILE one
On the morning of that day and while
old Sol. was scarcely above the horison the
crowd began to gather. They came from
hillside and hollow, from mountain and
from vale until 1t seemed as If the very
earth was giving up the dead, 50 thick and
fast did they pour in. It is estimated that
there were three thousand persons on the
ground. About Q o'clock the vetera NJ of
the various clubs were formed In line on
the green opposite the hotel by Chief
Marshal Jno. r. Tate and Assistant Mar
shAls James Kcnnelley and Will Krape,
and at the command Of forward, march"
all started for the picnic grounds nj the
foot Of the mountain. The meeting being
called TO order by the President Of the
Centre County Veterans Association was
opened with prayer by Rev. g. A. Mari.
After various exercises the crowd was dis
missed for the purpose Of refreshing the
inner man. Tables loaded down with
cakes, chickens, pies, and other edibles,
too numerous 10 mention, were 20 be seen
scattered throughout the grounds, 10 which
the hungry ones were cordially invited.
After dinner the audience was called 10
order by General Beaver, who introduced
j. Merrill Linn, Af Lewisburg. As the
train on which the speaker Was to return
home. whistled toon nfer he arose TO
speak, he cut it of very short, and closed
by inviting us all TO the reunion Of the
jisi regiment, al Lewisburg. Capt Linn
was followed by Mr.. Cassidy, Of Ohio,
formerly Of Bellefonte, who paid a glow
iug tribute; 10 bic feiiow-comrsdes Of Gen.
TIRE county. lie was followed by Pennsyl.
vaniAs War Governor, ex-Gov. A. 6.
Curtin, who delivered n mastery orsiion
on National Patriotism" This was con-
sidercd by all who heard 1t the crowning
effort Of the day.
Some very appropriate remarks were
also made by President Taylor, of the
Miflin County Association, and BY Capt.
Marks, Of Lswistown. Invitations we're
then given TO All old soldiers who we're
not members Of the club to step up, fork
over dollar and have their names put on
its roster, when the meeting was adjourn
ed TO meet next September st Snow Shoe.
The following bands were prcsen; and
enlivcncd the exercises with excellent mu-
sic Farmers Mills, Minhcim, Rcedsville
and Pleasant Gap cornet bands, and the
Spring Mills drum corps.
The following officers have been chosen
for the ensuing year President, General
James A. Beaver; Vice President, Geo.
NJ. Boal Secretary, ID. $. Keller Assist
ant Secretary, II. II. Benner Treasurer,
Capt. Austin Curtin,
Now II have not given you all the in
formation about this great gathering which
you desire, will refer you 10 Comrade
ID. s. Keller, who can give you full statis-
tics.
on.Ffidsy, Mrs. Ballet, who for num-
Der Of years has been keeping the toll gate
between Sprihg Mills ard the old Fort,
passed from life unto death. She was bu-
ried on Sunday 81 the Spring Mills bury
ing ground. Rev. j. Benson Akcrs preach
ed the funeral sermon, in which he referred
to the exemplary life she led as an evidence
Of her glorious entrance into that "honse
not made by hands eternal in the heavens"
CENTRE COUNTY TEACHERS ExANISA-