Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-28
UNION SPRINGS.
Veterans Enjoy a Grand Old Fashioned Re-
 union--A Week of GaietY.

Veterans Enjoy Grand Old Fashioned Re-
 union--A Week of Gaiety.
 Union Springs. July 27.-(Special Cor respondence) 1.-The most important event of the week occurred last Wednesday, being the annual reunion of the Confed- crate Veterans. which was held in Eos ter's Grove, a most beautiful, natural park At 10:30 o'clock the veterans formed a procession with the Southern Rfles under command of Captain Fuller, as special guard of honor, and the band discoursing inspiring music. marched to the grounds. A large number of people had gathered there, and all were seated in natural amphitheater and listened with appreciation while the programme for the day was carried out.
 Major Culver, commander of the camp, made a few remarks. and then a most appropriate and devout prayer was of fered by the Rev. J. l.. BroWnlee, the son of the lamented veteran. The choir gave us Dixie and Misses Cope and Hobdy rendered beautiful and appropri- ate recitatons But the gem of the occa- sion was the masterly address of the orator of the day, Gen. George P. Harri- son.
 The address was chaste. elegant and full of eloquence that appealed to the heart and memories of the old soldiers and evoked rounds of applause.
 Under the beautiful oaks most boun- tiful dinner was spread, which was dis cussed with a relish. After dinner the veterans and Southern Rifles pictures were taken together, thus leaving with the veterans and sons of veterans an ever pleasant memento of the occasion.
 The day closed with a target practice and exhibition drill by the Southern Ri fles, and every one voted it one of the most successful reunions ever held by Camp Powell, and all hope that long may the lives of these grand old men be spared to celebrate many more.
 A most delightful picnic was given by the good folks of Flora, a village out five miles from the town. In this beat live decidedly some of the most culti- vated, enlightened and progressive peo- ple of our county. Their comfortable well kept homes, well titled farms and beautiful orchards, full of all varieties Of improved fruit, give evidence or what happy. industrious, live at home people they are, and now in this resting season they assemble themselves together for days recreation. From the smoking bar becue to the ice cold watermelons weigh ing from forty-five to fifty pounds every thing was perfect, and your correspond ent was shown so many courteses that he feels under personal obligations to the whole neighborhood and wishes long life and continued prosperity to each and every one of them, and may we all meet on many more Such ausplclouS occa- sions.
 We have this season about fifteen young debutantes, and how rose colored life does open up for them.
 This week has been full of gayety. Be- sides the picncs, reunion. tennis, riding and driving, almost every night has been filled with pleasure for them. Mir. Hix Frazer entertained his young friends with a garden party. Miss Mary Fitzpa- trick entertained with dance in honor of her guest, Miss Turpin of Newberne, Miss Willodeen Frazer was al home for her school mates, Misses Pencil of Pe- rote: MT. Buford Hobdy complmented the club with dance, and thus you will perceive that life goes merrily for our young folks.
 The next notable event looked forward to by our people is the discussion of the money question on the 14th of August by the Hon. Thomas H. Clark of Mont gomery and Congressman Jesse F. Stall ings of Greenville. This bids fair to be very interesting, as our town is about equally divided on this subject, and the silver men think the gold bugs need en- lightenment surely, and the gold bugs know that silverteS are equally ignor- ant Your correspondent reads exten- sively both sides of the question, and must confess the solution is quite pug gle. The speakers may feel confident of a courteous and attentive reception and an intelligent audience.
 MT. and Mrs B. B. Mabson are visiting their sisters on North Prairie street.
 Mrs. c. D. Sands and little ones are visiting the family of Rev. T. A. Cranen.
 MT. F. Sanderson of Eutaw is the guest of his sister, Mrs. H. R. w. Smith.
 Miss Lulu McGhee of Montgomery is visiting Mrs. Addie Walker.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Pou are on visit to their brothers at Flora.
 Mrs. Clement of Calera and Miss Smith of Anniston are guests of Mrs. Dallas Patterson.
 Mr. and Mrs. George H. Walker left last night to make their home in your city.
 MT. T. s. Frazer is recreating at that most delightful of places, Warm Springs.
 MT. Henry Hill of Atlanta was given a cordial greeting by his old, friends here last week.