The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-08-25
The Reunion at Maxton.

edlf0f TO attend the reunion OF eX-
Confederate veterans at Maxton
last Thursday. Our live Maxton
correspondent has written so we'll
Of the occasion that little remains
NJ Us to say. A very large crowd
was presentand we have never at
tended a more pleasant meeting.
There was some disappointment
at the failure of the invited speak
ers to be present and fears were
expressed that the reunion would
be lacking in this respect. But
the fears were groundless. In
stead of detracting from its inter-
est we believe that the absence of
set speakers added to the attract
ions of the reunion. Local talent
was called upon and the short
talks made by the members of the
camp and the younger men were
really better than if prepared
speeches had been made. Those
called upon spoke feelingly and
from the heart and what they said
was received with approba ton.
The names of the speakers are al
ready given and repetition is not
necessary on our part. The dim
uaT, which was served after the ex-
ercises of the morning was SPLEEN
didly, prepared and excellent in
quality. And the quantity was
ample. Fully a thousand people
ate, every one of whom received
all that was desired, and the sur
plus would have fed many more.
In the afternoon the rendition Of
patriotic songs by a splendid
choir added to the enjoyment of
all. 4 feature of the afternoon
was the recitation of "All Quiet
Along the Potamoc Tonight" BY
MISS May Mckenzie, who made a
decided impression by the excel
lence of her work. All in all the
reunion was success. The best
of order and good feeling prevail
ed, and if people have ever enjoy
ed Themselves better we do not
know when it was.
1t was our first visit to Maxtor
and was such q pleasant one that
the first opportunity possible tc
repeat it will be taken advantage
Of. 4 number of the citizens OF
the town and community were
met and so kind and cordial wa!
the greeting Of each one that W.
felt at home with them.
Through the kindness of gu,
good friend w. 3. Harker, We en-
joyed a ride over the town ant
saw something of what it is. Max.
toms people say they are poor ant
are kept back for want Of money
This may be true, but the appear
lance Of the town does not indicat,
it. For place Of its size there i
an unusually large number 0
handsome and attractive residen
ce5, some of them beautiful and O
modern architecture, giving an al
of comfort and even luxury to tn
place. If these are evidences o
poverty it would be better TO
North Carolina that more of he
towns We're poverty stricken. Op
portunlty was not given us to not
the business done. 1t is reasona
bic to infer, however, that me,
owning such attractive and com
Portable homes are not fast run
, ming into bankruptcy.
While not at the reunion tn
RoBEsoNIAN was cared for at Mapl
Shade Inn. Landlord Weather.
gives his guests excellent fare an
no one who patronizes him ha
+. cause for complaint. We ha
: rather an amusing experience ther
l and came near losing an excellen
breakfast (Which would have bee
l wholly our own fault), but al
, pledged not to tell it. The JOKE
f however, is On lis.
@ Maxton is a good town, grow
q ing town and Will soon be one {
the important points in this SCI
, ton.
Mrs. Ellen G. Cobb, wife of ,
d. Cobb, of Shannon, died MOI