Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-08-10

n. NJ. Rhodes, l. C. Bumgardner,
w. Z. Grayson, P, Rudaciller,
J. p. Grove, j. Heiston,
w. II. Brumback, w. b. Campbell,
T. Pendagrast, w. II. Rlnaca,
W. T, Klbler. Isaiah Glenn,
T. w. Shenk
COMPANY +.
J. II. White.
After assembling and short time de-
voted to learning to know each Other
again, the members of the command
marched to the front of the stand and the
exercises we're opened with music by the
Luray Cornet Band, followed by prayer
by Elder J. X. Booton. The succeeding
exercises were interspersed with the rem
deIiug of number of Confederate tunes
by Luray's excellent band.
The welcome address was delivered by
Capt. R. S. Parks. To those who have
heard Capt. Parks speak it is unnecessary
! tc say that it was eloquent and touching
/ In an able manner lie reviewed the causes
which brought about the great sectional
struggle aud gave the Confederate side in
matter and style very acceptable to bis
audience. The battalion was then as
sembed in line and the roll OF those
present prepared.
The next order was to march to the
tables for refreshmeDt. To those who are
acquainted with the proverbial hospitality
Of the Page Valley. it is unnecessary to
say that every thing that was likely 10
tempt the palate was there in abundance.
Ia the afternoon, J. Mortimer Kilgore,
the battalion Quarter Master, delIyered
one of those beautiful addresses for which
he has gained a reputation, throughout
Virginia aud Maryland.
He was followed by Col. E. '. White
who, IN his forcible manner, spoke very
feelingly to the men who bad followed
him so faithfully. His speech detailing
many incidents of the war was listened to
with the greatest interest by the men of
his command. and the thousands of others
who we're present.
After his speech, the battalion was
formed Oh horseback and marched through
LuIav and back to the grove. On their
return, the commands of the Colonel,
"close up" "Left into line" prepare TO
dismount" "DismOun" carried every one
back to the days when those same COM
mands were given under circumstances
quite different from the present.
The large audience united with Lieut.
II. N. Stricken in singing "My country
tbs OF thee" The night was spent by the
old soldiers at the homes of their old COM
panions, and with many of them old wal
incidents were talked over until the early
morning hours.
On Friday the veterans and arge
crowd of citizens assembled at the grove.
The days proceedings were opened with
music, by the Luray Cornet Band.
The opening address was made by
Capt. ]. II. Grabill, of Co. E., who was
followed by Lieut.. Fl. NJ. Strickler, of the
same company, Lieut.. Stricken gave a
very interesting history of the battalion
from the 9th of June 1853, until the close
of the war, and related many incidents
Which pleased and amused all who heard
HIN.
An abundance of excellent food was
provided Tor all and no one was limited to
army rations. A few of the old veterans
klndled the camp FIRES prepared bread
and cook ID as they did during the war.
The ladies' took great in terest in this part
Of the program and many OF them carried
home pieces Ct bread as souvenirs Of this
reunion.
The veterans were again called to the
stand and Hnited with Lieut. II. " Strick-
ler 10 singing "God ba with you till we
meet again" After which prayer was
offered by Rev. Q. A. Wheat, of Co. A.
The company was then formed tor the
farewell handshake, the officers passed
down the line, gave each member good-by
nd took their places on thu left Of the
line, this was followed by each one from
the right When all had thus exchanged
tieir farewell greetings, Capt. Grabill
gave the command, "Break ranks" aud
this most pleasant and delightful re. union
was closed. The visitors were delighted
with the hospitable aud kind treatment
which they received from all. The Luray
of the present IS very different from the
quiet little village of ante bellam days.
The large tannery at that place gives
employment to large number OF hands
and scatters thousands of dollars, in that
community.
A number of handsome residences have
been erected in the town and on the sur
rounding hills which command an ex-
tended view of the lovely Page Valley
fl lshed on one side by the broken spurs
Of the blue ridge and the other by thu
beautiful Massanutten. A number of citl
people, attracted by the lovely scenery
and plsl,,lt society. are spending th
summer months in LIray. Large excur
sions from tho cities are requeatly made
to Luray and its wOrll renowned cav
erns. Other attractions abo ut this tow
which we have net the space to notice, at
this time, render IL one Of the m oa
pleasant places in the Valley Of Virginia