The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-09-03

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THE FRONT AGaIN.-ARMY REUNION
CUMBERLAND, MD, Aug. 81, 1884.
After spending some three weeks in the
mountains, and visiting old friends in Frcst
burg Meyersdale, Somerset and Stoyestown
we halt az the Queen City for the Reune
Our trip so far has been one of rare enjoy
will put on the finishing touch TO our leave
of absence, ana then to the city OF magnifi-
cent distances we will retire, with the fond
recollcctions Of having had one ofthe grand
est of trips III the mountains that this
great country of Ours affords. This is said
in true earnestness. People who live in the
mountains and breathe the pure, free air OF
heaven from one years end to the other
don't appreciate the bracing and invigorat.
ing air around them, and it is left for us
city folks, with our systems charged with
malaria, TO occasionally remind the frosty
sons" that part of their heaven is on earth,
and they don't seem to know it.
Well, now for the Reunion. OF course it
is expected that every old veteran in Somer-
set county will be here this week 10 renew
that old bond which cost so much of life,
limb and property. Companies b, c. and
G, of the old 54th, with Col. Jake Campbell
at the head should be on the ground, If no
one else, for these companies formed part of
the West Virginia army and did gallant ser
vice under its able commanders Be this as
it may, old Cumberland is alive to the occa-
sion aud she greets her brave defenders with
a Joyous and fraternal welcome amidst the
waying of banners. laundering of mighty
cannon, and cheering strains of music
that yanishes pains and aches, inspires Wig
orous manhood and fills the heart to over
flowing. A royal greeting awaits you OF
course, where the veteran goes the family
goes also. Bring along the boys and girls,
sure, the fathers and mothers of the future,
who are to take our places in the worlds
makeup.
The town is beautifully decorated. The
Society of the Army of West Virginia has
been very energetic in planning this elev-
enth annual meeting, and its officers expect
that the crowds that viii be present will far
exceed any former gathering, so that unusu-
al preparations have been made to accom-
modate the throng. The reunion will cover
three days, and an elaborate programme is
arranged to cover that period, as follows:
First Day, Tuesday, September 3 Meetings |
of Army Society, trades display. canoe
race, etc
Second Day, Wednesday, September al
Meetings of Society. Great Western Band /
Concert. band picnic, base ball match |
shooting matches. etc.
Third Day, Thursday, September 4.-trand |
parade, meetings of Society, tournament.
etc.
The meetings of the society will be held
At the wigwam,n which has been built for
he occasion at large expense by the citizens
Of Cumberland. 1t seats 1900 people and
besides the business meetings in the wig
wam. there viii be concerts, speeches, story
elling, singing Of familiar songs. reading of
poems, &c, the whole proceeding conduct
n WIN o view lpctcIluH lilt if1ttfifdl
ceilings between the men who fought that
his glorious union might live. 1t is ex-
,ected that nearly all of the great generals
If the war will be present and take part IN
he exercises. Gen. B. F. Kelly has been
designated Chief Marshal. and is already on
he ground. Ex-President Hays viii arrive
IN Tuesday. He will be accompanied by
lis wife Lucy" the heroine of temperance
n the White House. Here now temper
lnce people show your appreciation of the
woman who knew the right and did it BY
inng the demijohns out Of the Executive
Mansion. Come down from the bill tops
md valleys and greet this plain and beauti-
ul woman by the thousands.
On Saturday night the local MALTA took
.harge of Camp Thoburn." Ninety large