Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-09-15

Soldiers In war and soldiers in peace
are not 30 vastly different after all
II we Judge from the descriptive
speeches OF the reunions. The veterans
In camp in Abilene in the past three
days have been as Jolly, as independent
and as ready for good meal as ever
were soldiers in the field. They are
going horne tonight and all Of them
with pleasant memories and good
words for their hosts.
SECOND CAMPFIRE.
Thousands Of people gathered in the
Pacific park last evening to attend the
second campfire Of the reunion. Space
prevents "A complete report of the fine
addresses made. All were enjoyed and
cheered.
After music by the band ExGov. G..
T. Anthony was introduced and made a
splendid talk to his old comrades. He
Is one of Kansas most polished orators
and his description of war days was
listened to with interest.
Mrs. II, j. Hodge sweetly sang
"Swanee River"
Adj. A. b. Campbell Of the G. A. r.,
made stirring speech on the objects,
influence and methods Of the Grand
Army.
Jake Schneider's Ride parody
was recited by Chas McEhaney.
Bernard Kelly, Kansas pension
agent, was introduced and made one Of
his characteristic q. A. Il addresses.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Wilkins, Of Sabetha,
next made short address ON the aims
and influence of the W. Il. G. Mrs.
Wilkins is Senior vice president of the
National w. II. G. and will be sup
ported by Kansas at the Washington
encampment for the presidency.
REUNION MEETINGS.
The Fifth District reunion associa-
tion met at the court house this morn
ing at 10 a. IT,, President o. l., Moore
In the chair.
lie stated that he VAS wholly unable
to find any records OF constitution of
this association.
Comrade Burnell Of Clay Center re-
ported that he rs chairman of the exc.
cutive committee assisted in preparing
constitution and bylaws that after
adoption were placed in the hands of a
printer who died suddenly, and the
constitution and bylaws have never
been found.
The name of Salna was placed in
nomination by Capt, Geo. Spencer as
the place to hold the next reunion Of
this association and was supported by a
number Of others who spoke In its favor.
The name of Junction City was also
suggested.
On motion the city of Salina WAS 80,
lected by reclamation az the place fol
holding the neat reunion. Comrades
johnson, Gibson and Shumway were
selected as committee to inform the
W. II. Q. that Saina had been selected
as the place of next meeting.
On motion the rules were suspended
aud Capt. Geo. X. Spencer was elected
president Of this association for thu
ensuing year.
On motion the rules were suspended
and Capt, j. j, Reagan was elected
senior vice president Of this association
On motion the rules were suspended
and Comrade Ben r. Eogin was elected
junior vice president.
The committee to inform the W, X
Q. OF the place of holding the next
reunion reported the ladies' as expires
sing themselves well pleased with the
choice.
Executive committee was chosen a.
follows: Saliua, Arson Miller; Dick
inson, Jno. W. Gibson; Geary, Robert
Henderson; Riley, Z. S. Loofberger
Marshall, Jno. Mcpherson, Blue Rapids
Republic, Henry Mosher, Republic
Washington, Alex Speer; Cloud, ID, L
Brown; Clay, {. 7, Bpruell; Ottawa, J
NJ. Waterman.
Resolutions Of thanks we're Offered
as follows:
Resolved, That the thanks of thiI
reunion association is hereby rendered
the Kansas CITY, FIT, Scott and Memphis
railroad fol- its promptntss and liberali
~ in sending a baggage cor to Baxte
Springs. Kansas, and carrying free o.
charge from that city to Kansas CiJy
tents for the use of this reunion.
| Resolved, That the thanks of thii
reunion is hereby rendered to Conrad,
| o. ii. Coulter, Of the Western Veteran
for his kind, efficient and gratuitoui
services in assisting us in procuring
tents for our reunion, and for liberia
advertisement Of this reunion In thu
Western Veteran.
On motion the District banner is Il
be held the coming year by Fact Post
they having held it Che past year ant
no competition for the banner this yea
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