The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-23


Messrs. E. Y. Lacey and N. E. Olin.
Invocation-Rev Andrew Wilson.
Address of W Welcome-By the Teacher
Instrumental Trio =" Csuary Bird Gallop,"-
Miss Vernie, Masters Marshal and Willie
Weaver, Shalersville. o.
Observation-Disclosures and the Captive"
Mr.. W. A. Crane. Shalersville. o.
Vocal Solo (Comic)-"The Captivating Dude
Miss Pearl Thomas, Kent, o.
Observation-Disclosures Victoly.-Nr. Har-
vey F. House, shalersville. o.
Recitation-The Last Hymn.-Miss Eva Der
thick, Freedom. o.
Essay-Labor's Honor.-Mr. Clyde Goodell, |
Mantua Station, o.
Bass solo-"Let Me Dream When Life Shall
Linger.'-Mr. N. E. Olin, Kent, o.
Instrumental Trio (By Special RequesD-
Annie Laurie.''-Miss Velnie, Masters Mar
shall and Willie Weaver.
Recitation-Mark the Hours that Shine
Mrs. Eta Converse, Mantua Station, o.
Oration-The Conditions of Success Mr.. E.
&. Cooley, Shalersville, o.
Essay-Triies-Mrs Flora c. Stan ford. Ba-
VIENNA, o.
Ne ley" Hodge Podge."-F. r, Coif, shal-
ersvll %.
Quar.et--"I am King o'er the Land and the
Sea."-Misses Eva Severance and Eoso Morath,
Messrs. E. Y. Lacey and L. A. Olin.
Vocal Solo and Chorus" Bury he Near the
Old Home."-Misses Eva Severance and Rose
Morath. Messrs. E. Y. Lacey and L. A olin.
observation-disclosures of the Past.-Niss Ada
Merrell, Kent. o. Read by Mrs, Chas. Merrell.
Declamation-The Soldiers Pardon.-Master
Paris Nichols. Freedom, o.
Closing Song-(Air)" Home, Sweet Home"
The reunion was the most notable of its kind
ever held in Portage County. 1t was one of
those rare gatherings that calls together those
separated long years from the scenes and ex-
periences of by gone days, bringing face to face
many associated in scholarly companionship in
| that happy Spring time when the most i'm
portaut lessons of life learned in the train
| ing and discipline of the school room.
| The written excuses " from those unable TO
be present constituted another interesting and
mo- eworthy feature They were mailed at
points dotting the map from the Great Lakes to
the fair Southland and s@2pping only at the
/ western boundary of the Golden State. Every
one of them is gem by itself, and we regret
| the lack of space that robs the 'le. ers of le-
gret" of their merit cd appearan nee in our
columns.
The golden moments flew all too quickly. and
as the last notes of the closing song died in the
distance, an expression of regret was visible in
every face, for the enjoyment of those who had
met in such glad reunion was of too deep q
character for the hours of one short day 70
weaken.
But as they waited for the words that should
make the reunion a thing of the past. F. &
Colt, of Shalersvjlle, stepped forward. and in 8
few words that expressed very much, congra.
ula:cd Mr.. Tomson on his 4"d birthday. extend
ing 70 him the good wishes of his former pupils
hearty interest in his welfare. He then pre-
sentod to him on their behalf handsome gold
watch of fine make and pattern. Miss Pear
Thomas, on behalf of his Kent pupils, also gavt
him solid gold scarf pin of beautiful design.
Mr.. Tomson was visibly affected by thes
testimonials, but accepted them in words of til
deepest gratitude and appreciation. Thus end
ed the largest and most successful reunion o
former scho climates ever held IL Portag
County.
Mr.. Tomson is recos 1ized as one of the mos
successful eachers il the county. He is 81
well known that any allusion to his persona
appearance is unnecessary. But we hav
deemed It mat er of interest to his friend
. and our readers 10 give the following synorsi
, of his l'fe:
Il P. B. Tomson was horn "a miles southeast o
Shalersville center, July 18th, Is 8. and was tn
youngest SON of family of four boys and on
, girl. born to James c and Eliza Tomson TIL
/. greater part of his education was obtained il
, the school of his home district, known as No.
and in the shalersville Aca denny. which sam
school he afterward taught for four Terms. H
, was also student at Mt. Union ),lege TIVE
! terms in 1913. He early decided to fit himsel
, for the profession of teaching and applied
himself with such faithful assiduity that w
find him at the age of IS teaching his frs
/ school in what is known as the Pinney district
Paris township. in the Winter of 65-7. Wit
very little exc option he has pursued his chosel
avocation ever SING 3, teaching in Freedom. Il a
| VIENNA Shalersville, Franklin, LenaWee juno
/ | ton, Mich, and closing la month sucC2sslu
years work in the pubic schools of Kent 1
, pleasant thought in connection with this is tina
f to the encouragement and wishes of his mothe
he attributes more than anything else the sue
cess he has uniformly experienced, and hi
, oonfinur 4 adherence 20 his business.
!; His father died in FebruaJy,i ), and he W
; thus deprived of his counsel and guidano a
the age of 1s years. Nine' cen years later ri
mother too passed away, at which time hi
final connection With the old home, arount
j. which clustered SO many tender memories, VIZ
| severed, and last Spring it passed into tn
, hands of strangers. He has always considerc,
!, | S1aierSY1ic as MS nome. ana Win one eACep
tion has confined his zach ng " itri II the limit
of Portage County.
Mr.. Tomson has neYer married, but he i
only 20 and time brings about many changes
as Tuesdays reunion demonstrated. Sho1ld b
ever decide 20 exchange the rigors of bachelor
hood for the felicities of :" home rule" we hop
he will reissue his last Invitations, substi.dtiH
wedding for reunion" in which event W
think we are safe in promising him the larges
/, wedding" ever celebrated in Portage County
In the meantime we bid him God speed.
=, NOT :.
T. E. Poister. photographer. of Kent. wa
present with his camera, end suco ID. in oh
tanning throe excellent negatives one of tn
teacher and former pupils. one of those pa C
ipating in the stage exercise. and one of tn
, tables at dirner time
P. B. says that although he worked as hard a
a galley slave, in making the necessary prepa
rations for tie Rep1iop, he felt immensel
. rested on beholding the large assemblage, an
would willingly have endured weeks mil
!, attack of feshly i'ls as the price of so muc