The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-07-18
the ANNUAL REUNION.
Ttt0 GaI.l DAYS.

present as on Thursday, hut the people
here were very busy making prepare
tions for the accommodation of the vet
Grams. To say the old town looked
pr stty, don't begin to express it; she
was simply immense in her tastysdecor-
atoms. Our business men had their
fronts completely eoYered with flags aud
ornamentations OF every kind and de-
scription. The heavy cannonading back
ON the hill was the first intimation we
had of the opening of the first day.
They were days long to be remembered
by the faithful old soldiers who laid
do Sn their hoes and stepped aside from
their plows in 1861, to shoulder arms in
behalf of their country. Every boat and
every train that arrived was literally
crowded with people who seemed to be
completely enraptured with the elegant
music and the courteous attention
shown them by our citizens. One old
decrepit soldier was heard to remark to
a comrade: This is pleasure l never
expected to live TO enjoy, but 1 am
thankful do live, and. though am
seventy years old this very day, l am as
happy an old veteran as there is i'll Ma
son county"
The first day was consumed in making
preparations as aforesaid, and in decor
ating the wagons for the parade.
The wagon that deserves first mem
ton was the one leading the procession,
under the management of Mrs. q. w.
N. Hoof It was go beautifully decora-
fed that it is beyond our descriptive
powers to say anything nice enough to
do it justice, without we would get off
ON pcctical strain. and we 'can't do it
you know" The wagon in question was
drawn by four fine horses, and on the
wagon was seated thirty-eight small
girls, representing the different States,
dressed all alike and looking so pretty
with their little flags that they won the
admiration of all. In the center OF this
pleasing group there was throne, on
which was seated Miss Stella Kerwood,
personating the Goddess OF Liberty.
eliciting enconiums ON all sides for her
rare beauty. Too muclr praise cannot
be given to the one in charge of this
wagon.
At the corner OF sixth street the pro-
cession halted aud awaited the arrival
OF Governor Wilson and staff, Governors
Guards and Military Band, from Char
lesion. Gov. Wilson, Gen'l e. l.. Wood,
Commander of Post, Jas. L. Love, and
d. ). Snyder, Mayor OF our city, were
placed at the head Of the procession in
carriage drawn by four horses, closely
followed bv the Charleston Band, Gov
errors Guards. infantry and artillery.
making an imposing and magnificent pa
rade
Next in the procession came j. NJ.
Adkins * Co.'S fine display of hardware;
W. L. Cables wagon was also nicely
decorated and loaded with hardware
and fine furniture; both parties were
busy rs they passed along, distributing
their advertising matter.
Bryan & Young. the grocers, were
next. with nice display OF all kinds OF
goods in their line.
Abot 5 o'clock OF the second day Coy
ernor Wilson addressed the soldiers in
the creek bottom. The Governor spoke
abou; thirty minutes, and made one OF
those characteristic pleasing speeches
which called forth loud applause.
Among the other speakers present
were Col. John l.. Vance, Rev. Coulter,
:. H. Hutsinpiiler, Mayor Alexander
and others from Gallipolis, and q. p.
Simpson, Esq. J. ~ Gibbons and Rankin
Wiley, Jr., OF this city. The speeches
were short but very interesting and
they all seemed to say just what the
people wanted to hear.
The speakers from Gallipolis extended
tn the citizens OF Point Pleasant and the
Kanawha Valley pressing invitation
10 be present at their reunion to be
held IN that city on the Sth and 9th OF
August and gave us the assurance that
we would be kindly remembered for our
hospitality, and if we would only come
10 their city on the above mentioned
dates, we would be inclined to believe
Gallipolis was The center OF the whole
world
The last and most pleasant feature Of
Inc day was the charming music by the
Choral Union. This Society is not only
making rapid progress in their vocal
culture, but they are always ready to
respond to any call where their music
will aid in the enjoyment OF the occasion.
The people feel very grateful for their
services.
NOTES.
Charleston Daily Gazette: The Gov
ernor's Guards and their excellent band
returned from Point Pleasant last night.
where they went to participate in the
closing proceedings OF the two days
re union. The soldiers had a jolly good
time and spoke in the highest praise OF
the hospitality of the good people and
pretty young ladies of the Point. Ev
cry attention possible was paid to the
soldier boys and band. The boys par
ticipated in the parade yesterday. Some
of the soldiers want to go back quick.
Charleston Daily Star: The Governors
Guard, band and the members of the
company who accompanied them to