The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-07-05
CONVERSATION CLUB.

"Reminiscences of the First National Re-
union-old Home Memories and n. T. c. C.
Guards.
Rules efthe CL,b-I Write briefly. 2. Write only
on one side ofi the paper. 3. Write TO the point. &.
Write on one subject. 5. Write your best. 6. Each
week the OF those writing the best letters
style. composition, spelling. pennanshlp and gen.
erai merit considered-wlll he named at the head
of this column on the Honor Rob. First honor
will include all of these requirements secohd
honor will include deficiency ia SOME one point
REUNION "REMINISCENCES.
DEAR C. C. AND GUARDS ALL: As the time
of the Guards and c. c. Reunion approaches, /
Boston, in 1890 and the wish is strong in my
heart that as many of the old stand-bys will be
present at Pittsburg as possible.
The first Reunion was the only one | have
attended SO it would hardly be fair to compare
it with the others; but it does not seem posi-
BILE to nae that any could have been any
pleasanter or more enjoyable than the dear
first.
So naBy of the G. C's had never meet before,
and il was an exquisite pleasure to sse the faces
of names so long familiar 1t was a. delight
Just TO sit and watch the members as they ell
tered the IaIl and to hear the EXPLANATIONS of
Joy as some old correspondent WAS recognized
or some face identified from the Picture Gal
lery.
Tho Reunion was not very large in numbers,
but the quality was fine. and good feeling and
comradeship reigned supreme
There were rhc Massachusetts Guards out in
force, headed by our lovely Annie l.. Williams
and her patriotic husband, Simeon q. Williams.
Walter g. Smith was there, working SO hard
and earnestly for the success OF the Reunion,
so talented, capable and beloved. His place
will be vacant at this Reunion, but his memory
will be revered and houored.
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bright, sweet face, extending welcome to all.
So noble, so true, so gentle, surely there will
be many tear shed for her, even amidst the
glad hours of our Reunion time.
Prominent III the Convention were Emma S.
Perkins, Bro. Emmersou and Bro. Mundt, and
but ] will not write more now, as ! expect
TO attend the Rcunion and read paper on
Memories of the first c. c. Reunion"
wish we might make this Reunion grand
success both in peint of numbers and in the
high standard of our program. This the Off
GERS of the Guards propose 10. do, and if you do
not attend you will miss rare treat social y,
periodically and intellectually. l under
stand there will be some good music. excellent
papers and impromptu speeches by members in
attendance.
Pittsburg is lovely place, and Sister Ola
Bell Hotham and Brother Anderson and the
patriotic citizens acting with all the loyal
Guards of the Keystone Circle. will do every.
thing in their power to make this Eneampmeni
| the peer of any that has gone before.
Let US all go, even il we have to make some
sacrifices to do so. 1t will pay.
And. girls don't stay away because you have
no clothes to wear. You only need one dress
wear it, and go.
This article is too long, and know it. How
| ever. have the advantage of the rest of you
| because live at Headquarters and l can per
| sonally see that it is not cut down.
Lovingly yours
| Lenore Sherwood Marble.