The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-08-25
RElJNION OF CONFEDERATE VET
ERANS.

Gathering of Old Soldiers in Warren
ton Last Friday-the Occasion Sue
cessfuI and Inspiring One-Esoquent
Speeches by Tasker Polk. Esq, and
Col. J. S. Cara Good Dinner and
Good Time Generally.
Friday last. the 10Th inst. was
big day in Warrenton. The occasion
was the Confederate Veterans re-
union at which there was a large
gathering of old soldiers and others
Of the good people of Warren. But
for the rain the day before and the
threatening weather that morning the
attendance would have been much
larger. A splendid dinner had been
provided, and good eating. good
music, good speaking and good cheer
were the order of the day. The oc-
casion was in every way most de-
lightful one to the veterans, the
Younger men aud the ladies present.
Col. j. S. Carr, of Durham, was
orator of the day. Capt. W. J. White
was master of ceremonies and to him
and his capable corps of assistants
great credit is due for the very graft
fving success attending the meeting.
Nor must the good women of the
community be overlooked. To their
efforts no less than to the men praise
must be given for the part they took
in rendering the occasion such per-
| feet success.
Mr.. Tasker Polk, Warrenton's tai
ented young son and brilliant orator,
made the introductory speech. Those
who have heard Mr.. Polk know what
manner of speaker he is and on last
Friday with such an inspiring theme
as the occasion suggested he sur
passed himself. His speech was
gem of it's kind, delivered with a
charm of manner, earnestness OF
effort and eloquence Of words which
added new laurels to his already well
earned reputation as gifted and en-
gaging speaker.
Col. Carr's Grafton was in every
way worthy the cause and the occas-
ion. Inspired by such theme as
the Confederate soldier and the part
North Carolina has played in history
both in time of war and peace, and
enthused by the scenes by which he
was surrounded his address was both
eloquent and patriotic, and was re.
ceived with enthusiasm and heartily
applauded. There is not a more
loyal, enthusiastic Confederate vet
eran in the State than Col. Carr
and whenever he is talking to oit
soldiers or dwelling upon the courage
and fortitude of the North Carolin'
troops every word he utters is lader
with the deep and sincere love hi
feels towards them. A veteran him
self his knowledge of the Confed
crate soldier-the highest type o
, soldier the world has ever seen-wa
gained among them on the battle
, field, in the camp, on the march, IL
5 the trenches, in the hospitals witt
r the living, the dying. the dead. IL
: knows what they suffered, what the,
f endured. A full partner with Their
he shared their hopes and disappoin1
3 ments, their joys and sorrows, thei
o pleasures and pains, and hand i
: hand went with many of them to tn
: border land where the spirits of tn
departed could look back from tn
: other side of the river and see hi
q minister the last sad rites to the col
e clay.
$ We cannot fittingly describe {
= characterize Col. Carr's admirab
q address and will not attempt to d
@ so. He paid brief but merite
q tribute to our gallant townsman Co
w. H. Cheek, whom as he said wa
8 entitled to wear the we'll deserve
# title of brigadier general as his con
3 mission had been made out and TO
;, warded and it was no fault of h
% that the war ended before it reache
"a his hands. This reference to Co
q Cheek was warmly applauded by h
q former comrades and friends of o
- Warren who heard it.
IN The Durham cornet band had BET
n engaged for the occasion and furnis
70 ed excellent music. A rain comir
o. on soon after dinner broke up tt
re- ball game, match having been a
n ranged between the Louisburg al
,o Warrenton teams; but aside from tn
If and the fact that many people fro
pr distance had to 90 home in the ra
rs or travel very muddy roads, the pr
he gram was carried out perfectly, t
10 day was greatly enjoyed and t
tn Confederate veterans reunion of Is
passed into history as one OF t
- most pleasant and profitable met
u ings yet held under the auspices
John White Camp.