The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-06-18
MICHIGAN c. C. REUNION.

MICHIGAN C. C. REUNION.
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: Another event has passed
Into the future which will long be remembered by
the Ionia and Clinton County c. C's., although
the day dRwned drear and dismal, with a steady
downpour OF rain which lasted until about noon,
when the clouds rolled away and the afternoon OF
May p was all that could be desired. The @. C.
Of loniR untirng in their efforts Of entertain
ment and their work crowned with success.
The visiting members were taken about the city
eHrly in the afternoon aud as we viewed the beau
uiu scenery aud points OF interest we unanimously
voted the ride Success We were Then escorted
TO q. A r. Hall, where the balance Of the afternoon
was passed in social intercourse. The W.RC
furnished supper in the hall, which WAS partaken
OF by the C. C. and during this ueal Il Is needless
TO say that hilarity reigned supreme. About 80
were present in the evening, when an interesting
program carried out Many thanks are due
the G. G. quartet, consisting Of the Misses hinds,
John Kinds and Arthur BrOOkins, whose singing
was very agreeable feature OF the entertainment;
To meet our unseen friends and witness their zeal
aud ardor In the work is Of great help to u.s. and
sincerely hope that this Reunion will be but tho
fOrsrunner OF many more such meetings. realizing
full well that the results of such gatherings can
only be beneficial while we feel that this exchange
OF ideas and opinions have but better fitted us Tor
the work which awaits us. can imagine seeing
the iaces OF those who present wreathed In
broad smiles when say that the q banana Re
union was success. PRO Patria-Alice Hllliker'
ST. Johns. Mich.
DEAR c. @. FRIENDS: felt rather timid TO meet
the friends who were 10 attend the lOniR Reunion,
but the very minute we met and Clnsped hands IN y
heart went out 30 them all, and felt as though !
had always known them. Such is the strong link
between all q. &. 3. For the information OF al 4
would say, Alice Hiliker. Myrta and Flora White
are Intelligent young ladies' and Mr. Neh ~ a true
gentleman. Alice has written an account OF ouT
evening program, but think she has not given
herself credit. Therefore, would say that she
gave an excellent recitation, which was so very
well received that she was obliged 10 give two
more. Pro Patria-Nelle NJ. Hinds l% summit
street. loDia, Mich.
&C. C. BooKMARK.
@. @. FRIENDS: Who wants the bookmark ofoI
az prize for cabinet picturess IL ID made OF white
watered ribbon three inches wide. and over yard
IN length, with wild roses painted on one end and
sioles upon the other, and finished with crysts
fringe and plush balls Put your name and any
number under % on the back OF the picture; ths
one coming nearest 10 the number have sent in
sealed envelope TO the Editor. will win the prize
which Is very pretty, If / did make IL. The lucky
number will appear six weeks from date. Pro
Patria-NinE Ballou, Box $40, Newtonyille, Mass
Ao. C. SURPRISE.
FRIENDS OF THE G. c.: The 10Th annual Com
mencemeBt Of the Greeusburg High School tool
place May o. 1891 The class OF 1891 was COMPOSED
OF is young ladies and two young gentlemen. Jh'
decorations were large lags, pOtted plants, RnS
flowers. After the audience had assembled, afte
preliminary exercises and " Greeting song b,
the class, The salutatury WIS delivered by q. Edllf
Dickcy, OF the G. c., who very gracefully welcomed
all Ia the exercises 10 he presented " Not IN th'
full sunlight, bat catching the morning rays, by
rhyme, Astounding in sentiments both Cheerful
and touching The class represented rs in tia
morning rays, with the whole day 10 pass through
and The wish was that, when the twilight ray
should gather after the heat Of LIES long day
they should but presRge a dawning OF newer
brighter sun. She received quite number OF MIC
presents. but she says she prizes the books sur
prised her with, given by the N. T. q. &. Rn'
Guards more than any. The box sent her con
tanned the three books, Ben Hur," "Sketcl
Book" by Irving aud Grown Jewels." TIL
latter is beautiful book il embraces all that Is O
the greatest int est Ia poetry prose art and song
and covers the whole field Of literature in all Ian
Ruages from the earliest times. and has IS beautiful
steel enRrRvings Edith IL delighted 10 think STA
was remembered thus by the y. 4. c. q. AM
Guards, as she never even thought OF such.
wrote the name and address Of each donor II
Grown Jewels 81 la all The list is heRds,
Anna J.. Williams ] strung all the cards marrow
red, white and blue ribbon, loopcd in tire
punches, tied with heavy bow nj the top. Eth
Newsome made lovely bookmarlk OF red white
ana blue ribbon for the National cOors, and pinl
aud yellow for their class ribbon. For the bool
| received $500 and used il 10 the best Rdvautag
could. Al first intended 10 get only one book
but after found could get the books ] hav
mentioned at such good per cent. of, con
oluded three would be nicer than one. Crow
Jewels is a subscription book. and sells for S375
but got u at agents prices. Please let me thanl
each contributor who so kindly responded 10 m.
call; also the Misses Eta Layton, May Steward
aud Efle Ncwsome Tor their kind assistance
PRO Patrla-MRttie Elliott, Greensburg, Ind.
EDITHs RESPONSE
DEAR @. G. AND GUARDS: I wish I might en-
press in words my iTuest feelings toward you nj In
night do thank you ali for remembering me ~
kindly, and wish i might AHy something to eRcl
one personally, but that will be impossible. M,
G. G. friend, Ifiis Ncws0me was here aud she AM
Matte Elliott arranged il all SO nicely. Among al
my presents none more Appreciated and pTize
4 than tho gin Of tie C. C.. and think Matte En
meuceneni was beuuiiiul, sweet, sad and some
thing more that Is undesirable. j wish might d
! ID al over again. Our motto, Thus ends Ou
first lesson" are already beginning TO real ne
There was patriotism 81 both kinds in our produc
Unconstitutional aud school-rOoIn patriotHIn-Rn
shall always keep my love Tor both. The M.IsG
gave me tue booklet; Marching Through Geor
gia, and 50 j shall think 81 al the loyal worker
whenever j read my books. Long live the g. {
aud Guards 10. Edith Dickcy, Greensburg, Ind.
MENTAL PoRTRAITs.
/ O. @. FRIEsDs: To those who are exchRnRfH
| mental portraits would make a little suggestion
DO not In any case allow the questions TO cross th
crease IN the paper aud intTude upon the OpItosit
| page on which, the answers Hlone should be writer
DO not write any Of them on the back fourth paR
81 the sheet There may be others besides myso
| who wish to preserve them by separating aud past
ing on opposite pages Ia q book HcRnnOt he don
/ with some have received. i would like 10 ad
one more question 10 the list-FaYoTte chRrHci<
/ In American history. Some may think there NJ
loo many now but you eau double them up with
out Injury. Two short ones may be written on III
! same line, as:
/ Residence aud date.
FAv0rite flower and color, etc.
/ Yes, Emma, ] think Carrie must have boo
mistaken in regard 10 mailing quotation card
for penny. ] had the same trouble you hH
received postal autographs in envelopes Wit
only one cent postage, aud WAS not allowed 10 sen
/ mine the same way. II only shows that yot
/ Postmaster aud mine know their business belts
/ than sOEne others; though one Of mfile was lroi
Boston. III meet you a. Detroit, as too eEpe
10 be there. Tan quite anxious 10 meet al go
people from down East.
Myrtle Garland, viii you allow me to impro,
your bOolzmnrllg Paint on H. la pretty letters
hRrmnuiziug colors, some appropriate verse Of 10,
lines, line D ribbon. Tie three following a
good ones iOr tie purpose:
[" Take the good mans hook aud DondaF
What It's pages say 90 thee;
Blessed ~ the hand OF healing
bRy lie lesson be-"
Then read from some treasured volume
The poem Of thy choice,
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