Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-10-07

HtIlsboro. Poc.hontas County. Items.
The Reunion at Narlinton last Thurs
day was grand affair and attended
by an immense crowd of people. From
early morn until late in the day they
poured in from every quarter-on foot,
on horseback, aud in all kinds of vc-
hicles-until the Marlinton bottoms
were blocked from view by the surging
mass. The crowd had been variously
estimated at three, four, and five thou
sand, and Marlinton man claims to
have counted 5000. The procession
moved at 10 O'Clock as previously an.
nOunced and in nice order. The Mill
dred Lee" chapter of the Daughters of
the Confederacy, headed by the Hills
boro Cornet band were first in line
Then followed the Julia Jackson"
chapter from Hillsboro, then the Belle
Boyd" chapter from Green Bank
These cavalcades of young lady riders
presented beautiful appearance. espe-
cially the Julia Jackson" chapter,
whose queenly charms, lovely suits of
gray and graceful riding took the rib
bon and won for them the highest enco-
miums. Next came the veterans and
officers Of the different Camps, led by
the Beverly band, and as they marched
to the inspiring music they presented a
grand sight and brought to mind vivid
recollections Of the stirring scenes of
"a and '65. All along the line of
march the most elaborate decorations
of the national colors greeted the eye,
and many were the cheers that went up
as the old soldiers marched along in
true soldier style. Arriving at the
speakers stand, which was in the midst
of magnificent sugar-tree grove, the
great procession disbauded and pre-
pared to listen 10 the orations. Hon.
E. l. Holt, of Hillsboro, and Hon. Jno.
A. Preston, Of Lewisburg, were pres
ent. Mr.. Holt made the opening adj
dress, which was able, eloquent, and
well befitted the occasion. After con-
Guiding he introduced Mr.. Preston rs
orator of the day. Mr.. Preston s adj
dress was one of the best we have ever
listened to, and he was greeted with
tremendous applause eyer and anon as
he recounted deeds of valor and paid
touching tribute to the heroes Of " The
Lost Cause Late in the evening
Douglas Mcneil, Pocahontas boy, de-
livered an excellent and appropriate
defamation which he had committed
to memory. After the speaking din
ner was next in order, and such stacks
of nice eatables one seldom ever sees.
Thousands were fed and still there was
an abundance on every hand. The ia
bles were presided over by the ladies of
the county, and never did fair women
preside over tables in a nicer or more |
systematic manner. God blessthe Ia
dies of Pocahontas The visitors and
veterans Of both sides from abroad
were beautifully fed, entertained and
cared for, and enjoyed to the utmost
the unbounded hospitality of our peo-
pie. The Beverly and Hlllsboro bands
rendered excellent music for the occa-
sion, and when such airs as "Dixie. ~
&" Marching thro' Georgia" ETC., were
played one was filed with the greatest
enthusiasm. The Beverly band, which |
is fine one, spoke in high terms of the
Hillsboro band, and regarded it's play
ing as simply wonderful for so short
practice. The program was we'll car
ried out and everything was a grand |
success from beginning to end. The
best OF order prevailed, and nothing
whatever marred the great pleasures of
the day. Much credit Is due the man
agement for the interchangeable, untiring
and delightful manner IN which they
handled the whole business deyolyed
upon them. 1t was a great event, and
the enjoyments and pleasant associa-
tions of the day will never be forgotten
by those who attended.
The buggy in which Mr.. and Mrs. j.
&. Beard were riding on their way to
the Reunion was run into by team
from behind and knocked over a steep
embankment. Mr.. Beard and his wife
jumped out before it went over and es-
capped unhurt. Strange to say, the
horses received but slight injuries and
the buggy but little damage.
Last Thursday Frank Thompson had
his shoulder dlslocated and was other
wise bruised up by being thrown from
a mule. He was under the influence of
liquor.
Rev. J. II. Dills, of the Methodist
church, commenced protracted meet
ing here last Monday night.