The Somerset reporter., 1891-01-08
A Notable Reunion.

h e residence Of VIM. Holhrook on New
Years day, proved beyond ell expe eta
tions one OF the best In this line. Only
immediate r, lstlves were PIE. ent. The
programme consisted of an oriRins poem
written by friend expressly for the
occasion, and was read by Mrs. Halves.
REGULATIONS of life scenes and expert
ences by each brother and sister were
amusing. Violin solos by Master James
Partridge. Songs by Mrs. Halves with
violin and piano accompaniment, Miss
Annie Partridge accompanist.
The youngest brother, Joel has been
absent twenty-seven years. Death has
not entered the family for thirty-two
years. There are seven brothers and on
sister. The eldest seventy .sx-the
youngest tifty.fve. The average height
of the brothers is six feet and one inch
The average weight Is one hundred and
seventy five lbs.
The brothers are John, Warren, vii
liam Of Skowhegan, Josiah of Madison,
Richard G. Of Newport, Me-, George of
Wilton, Joe Of Geneseo,' Ill. The sister
Mrs Naomi Savage resides in Skowhegan
The Poem.
The earth is round as everyone knows,
And many its ups and downs;
The seasons produce green grass and SHOWS,
In their never ending rounds
As generations come and depart,
And vacant places are made;
The one thought uppermost in each heart,
Is our rapid approach to ard the grave.
retrospective glance now discloses,
view of our boy hoods home;
Some were in frocks and some were in trousers,
While some were to manhood grown.
Around the hub Of this family Wheel
Which was Father and Mother dear
We little spokes revolved with zeal,
While shaping our future career.
lis true that some OF the spokes fell out,
In infancy faultless and pure;
And others whose lives were dear to our hearts,
Are safe on the evergreen shore.
The years sped on then, as well as now,
And our parents were growing old;
But they looked with pride on us Swapping
boys,
And dreaded our leaving the fold. i,
They sat so quiet in the chimney nook,
Thinking deep Of sweet by-gones;
Patiently waiting the summons, to look,
AT the peaceful, heavenly dawn.
John was the oldest, and had his own Jay
But Naomi, the big girl, was boss;
And could break Johns rules in marI a
way,
Sometimes to his own sweet cost.
To-day we number but eight in all,
Not enough to make much of wheel;
So taking out William make him the Hub,
To you but seven spokes we reveal.
From Skowhegan halls our first spoke,
John,
And a staunch, good fellow is he's
Naomi, the second, from Skowhegan comes
In her proud, Savage liberty.
Josiah, the deacon, is third on the list,
With merry laugh on his face,
Brings JOY and gadness into our midst,
Embellished with modest grace.
Richard Of Newport is here for a share,
In the family pleasures to-day;
His presence here adds so much to our fun,
We could not well wish him away.
Sir William, the Hub, as all of us know,
As the centre, is doing his best;
Because there are four each side of him now,
And by him we judge all the rest
Skowhegantes bet on the merits Of VIII,
For they know every crook and turn,
In his honest past life, present, future to
Can no act Of dishonor discern.
Brother Warren is now in double harness again
In his wake is found many Rose;
Everything is go-lucky with him-all the same,
No matter which way the wind blows.
Society welcomes him everywhere,
He never gets left by the "Belles,"
His finished politeness endears aim to all,
And he knows how to run hotel.
George is from Wilton, and happy are we,
To greet this noble, proud boy;
There is not an iota of sham in him,
He is gold without anv alloy.
But who is this stranger from Genesee,
That has entered unbidden heyel
He's a tramp, or fraud, yggler may
be,
And contempates rebellion, We fear.
He says from the state of Illinois,
He has wendell his way Of late:
To see il there's one of his old friends left,
With whom he can arbitrate.
We've tested his signals and signs to a 7,
And find him correct and secure;
80 we'll give him place aa spoke in
our wheel,
For, It's Joel, our brother, quite sure.
no give us yonr hand sir, and welcome now,
Believe us, we're happy to speak;
And tell you, your absence--so far away,
Has never loves law impeached.
We tender to you our hearts best wish,
That Prosperity's door-for you,
May ever be open-wide open, all yes
For you're Holbrook through and through. |
| wenty seven years is a very long time,
70 hide away from your kin;
But we'll pardon, il, on your honor you say,
You will never do 1t "agin."
You have risked great dea this day to
It has cost you pile-but still;
your scrip is gone and your purse is
thin,
Wen "chip" and pay your bills
We can't believe by your looks, you repoor,
Or ragged or hungry,-but then;
little nonsense for spice,-goes down,
With the very best of men.
We said there we're four each side OF viii
For this you must know a cause;
The eighth, the darling, the main little
spoke,
Is the grandson. Willie Halves
Do you think the return of this happy day,
Will occur again for us all
Some of us seem to be looking West,
For LIES sunset shadowing pail.
Ifnot on the earth we meet again,
Wetrust with the loved ones above;
To meet in an unbroken circle there,
In the arms of redeeming love,
Then let us so live, that the verdict may
be,
"Well done, good and faithful few;
Enter into my rpst-A hide with Me