The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-09-09

unusually interesting Reunion Of the 1Olth Ohio A
Lake Park Meyers's Lake, Thursday, Aug L.
The incident which caused this Reunion 10 differ
nom al others was the romantic presentation OF
sword to Capt. Watts, ex-COnfederate, Of Merid-
ian, Miss by Capt. Knapp. Of MassillOn. who cap
tured lt ut the battle Of franklin p years agO.
When Capt. Watts surrendered to Capt Knapp no
asked as a favor that his sword might be returned
70 him a the close of the war provided the lives Of
both We're spared. Capt. Knapp. remembering th8
promise male so long ago, chose for the time Of It's
fulhHment the Reunion of the l0lth Ohio the reg-
ment whose prisoner Capt. Waits became. The
presentation was Witnessed by multituds Of pso-
pie, who assembled on the grounds At an early
hour Mss Hattie Knapp bright young dauzh-
ter OF Capt kuapp, attlred in the picturesque uu~
form of the Massiilon Daughters of Veterans,
opened the exercises Of the afternoon by present.
ing, in few cil-chOsen words. the sword 70 10
owner. Capt A. J. Kicks, of Cleveland was then
introduced and delivered IN unusually fine address
of welcome and presentation, to which Capt Watts
made most spirited aud able response. Although
the Captain had not expected to be called upon Tor
speech before so great a multitude, he was equal
TO the emergency and proved 20 his audience shas
he possesses both eloquence and humOr. The Re-
union, most pleasant in all respects, will long
be remembered, not only for the romantic return
oil the sword. but as showing the changes that ~
years have wrought i'm the feelings of those who 40
that time met upon the battlefields Of the war "a
brave and honest foes.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
The WOmans Relief Corps. No. o. Departments
of Illinois, gave a basket picnic July 81 AZ Wood
lawn, which was u success financially and socially.
This Corps u doing much for charity any in
Morton Relief Corps, Terrc Haute. Ind, Mrs. A,
L. Rankin President, IS doing q noble work and
ranks second to none.
Sedgwick Relief Corps, No s. Union City, Ind
Is taking rapid strides forward with the Post,
their interests being one. The Post Is occupying .
new hall, which the Corps is interested in furnish
ing
The 2Oth annual Reunion of the I'D Mich held
at Perry, Mich, will long be remembered by those
IN attendance. The day was perfect, and tho elab-
crate preparations made by Crawford Post No. $40,
the W.RC. and citizens generally gave the veter-
ans welcome that will last through time Among
the many good things heard the occasion
was the response by Mrs. Plummer, Of the State
w .k.C., with a speech and poem to The WOm-
ans Relief Corps
A pleasant feature of the G. A. National En-
eampment was the presentation by the Ohio dele
CATION to Mrs. A. L.. COngcr. wife of Department.
Commander Gen. A. J.. COuger. Mrs. Conger had
designed, made and presented TO the delegates
from Ohio the handsome badges which distin-
gulshed them among their feliOw-sodiers, and TO
express their appreciation aud gratitude reception
was held at the Occidental Hotel, and as a perfeoa
surprise Gen. Lloyd, in beautiful little speech,
presented Mrs. Conger with clock and pair Ok
vases of California make. Although much
prised, Mrs COnger responded in appropriate
words accepting the tribute and Offering the donors
her heartfelt thanks.