The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-12-14

of changing years. His Iabors have been ,ireless
and persistent. ~
and Patriotism. a step 9he has never regretted
and recognizes oncsst tho prides of his life
Mrs Searcy. the mSlheS Of our Commander, had
prepared for full ehj5shent n superb aud mag
nifcen, dinner. embr1eibE everything from duck
whole duck OIL his pihie hl tried to illustrate the
pledge made for " Progress" by doing his best In
consuming the dainty lpprseI.
parlor for the business Taseting. The following
officers were elected by acclnmaiion: Pres.-Gen.,
I Kns S K"g Bo oniP Of
Control, Fin L. Mo- crow Hattie h. Miller and
Mamie L. Hynds. iPseside"t Searcy appointed
Homer c. Miller Secyelary- General.
Our meeting was n n, 81, Harmonious and profit
able one At the cosS GfaKe business meeting tile
writer. in behalf of tleiTsnnessee Division Of
Guards. presented 10 President Searcy a gold
badge as a token of their esteem and appreciation
of his treess efforts in our behalf, which was
cepted by him in a neat speccb.
For the evenings entertainment we returned to
Haley and rendered our program in the college 10
an apprecia;ive audience. we receiving much en-
enlargement for the great fight waging.
Thanks due Mrs. Hattie Russell for the artist
icai arrangement Of our program.
Like all the reunions in this world, there comes
the sad hour of parting, which we felt keenly upon
this OCCASION 1t was with much sadness that we
babe each other good 10y, with the hope of all meet
ing again in an earthly reunion. but IL not so Tor
tunate in the great heavenly reunion beyond the
mystical river.
l will say to our Division that we are now
thoroughly organized, and let us stand by our
officers and aid them all we can.
For the past three years the place OF Adjutant
was filled by your humble servant to his best
ability, aud that am now i'm the ranks OF the
private mean to work harder than for our
ultimate success Let all work together and
victory is assured. Loyalty and fraternaily-
g. Elmer Slater, Hasey, Tenn.
DRESS AT REUNIONS.
GUARD FRIENDS: And so our brothers make the
most account of the best dressed Indy at Re-
unions? And what of It? Surely our girls not
in the clutches of the green-eyed monster? Each
has a bonnie lad at home; then why should she
give thought to the attentions bestowed by
strange gentlemen?
But who Is tile best-dressed lady at Reunions?
Is IL she who is dressed richly and conspicuously
or she who. being sensible girl and membering
dressed In quiet. simple costume, adapted to q
weeks outing in travel and Sightseeing.
The latter to my mind, and the brother who
makes most account of such girl il q sensible
boy.
But, are organized for the purpose Of bestow-
Ing and receiving attentions? Or has sentiment
ality any part in rules and regulatons' If SO,
where's my HAITI"
Attending Reunions is a pleasure have long
promised myself. perverse fate having thus far out
witted me- and when ut last ! shall find M self In
the charmed circle think you IL will be to meet a
score of sentimental McDoodlcs, each WITH an eye-
glass, manufacturers and n "doncher know l. am
nice " manner. aud an equal number Of sim perng.
over-dressed dudesses?
No. 1t will be assembly Of earnest, Thoughtful
young men and women, whose minds are inferred
not on IA possible mash " but reviewing last
years work for the cause and discussion of plans
for Progress and Patriotism. 1t will be meeting
with G. q. friends whom through correspondence
i have grown to highly esieem-a meeting of kin
dred minds, where dress will moi predominant.
LeDore A. Rivers, Adjutant, Vermont Guards,
Bristol, VI.