The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-24
How the Noble Old Heroes We're Enter
taIncd at Temple.
sIxrY1HlRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED


the Veterans and DaughterB OF the Re
public Of Texas.
As SIT me down to record the incidents
Of the twenty sixth anniversary OF the
Texas Veterans association, two pictures
are thrown upon the canvas OF thought
One scene ts in Houston. the city of
progress and patriotism. The great day
has been commemorated by the turning
out OF her 7s,0oo people TO breathe in
EXPIRATION from the pageantry OF gallant
fremen. city officials, civic societies and
the martial tread OF our brave young sol
diers who ere welcomed home by fair
young girls in flower decksd carriages.
The pulsations OF the stout hearts OF
these young men are quickened by the low
ing reception TO home and friends. They
return to take their places IN the active
present az the very threshold OF LIES
Journey. But in striking contrast is the
other plcturo,
Passing along eweliing rivers, towering
trees, cosy farm houses thrifty villages,
past broad acres OF tender cotton and
grain and boundless flowers -gpsngied
rrairiee, we are borne to the beautiful lit
tie city of Temple, which forms the back
ground TO this other exuuisitely touching
scene. The gentle acts OF hearty welcome
hy the sweet women and splendid men Of
Temple, furnish the high lights and warm
color TO the picture. Tho mo21o tints and
eofteninG shadows upon the canvas are
given by the tottcring forms, tho silver
hair and withered hands OF the dear old
veterans and their loving wives,
The heart swells with gratitude when
It's remembered that in the genial climate
Of broad Texas there are patriotism and
flowers and pretty girls in plenty. for
llouston's celebration, San Antonio's BAT
tie Of Flowers and gala doings in hum
dreds Of other places in the State
But the greatest interest In Texas has
been centered here--upon the corner stone.
The keystone, the arch--iudeed, the temple
itself-and here the most loving attentions.
the sweetest songs from happy school
children; the most eloquent words ana
the rareBt garlands have been bestowed
upon the old soldiers of the Republic Of
Texas. Just remnant of that band Of
patriots Would that every man and wo-
man and child in Texas could have looked
upon the scene today when the survivors
Of the battle OF san JaCinto were called
upon the stage. and seven grand old heroes
stood before the enthusiastic throng
The meetings have been held in Tem-
pies pretty opera house, which was decor
ated by the artistic hands of the ladies ot
Temple. The balcony was richly drapea
with bunting, the stage with flags and
ported palms. Easter lilies and cut flow
ers High overhead the beautiful banner
presented on former occasion to the
veterans by the citizens of Temple was
suspended.
Tho booming OF cannon opened the day
twenty three times did the Bell Count,
Confederate association salute the soldier
OF the Republic of Texas, indicating tn,
twenty-three counties constituting the Re
public when Independence was declared
Hon. Guy NJ. Bryan, the revered presi
dent OF the association, called the meetiui
70 order AT $3.50 a. m, on the goth Aftoi
prayer by the aged chaplain Or. Burleson
the band played "Will You Come TO thu
Bower" Texas National air and the al,
which. with fife and drum, led the arm,
so victory at San Jaolnto.
An eloquent address OF welcome was de.
fvered by Hon. Lou Curtis, city attorne,
OF Temple. This was responded to by Go.
ernor Lubbock A business meeting en-.
sued and an adjournment at / o'clock.
The Daughters Of the Republic held theii
meeting at he same place in the Afternoon
OF the goth. Judge Cochrane delivered
beautiful address to the Daughters It 1,
TO be regretted that there was no manu-,
script, so that It will be impossible to re
cord one of the most brilliant OF speeches
Mrs. Stone of Galveston responded mos
beautifully for the Daughters
II is beyond my powers OF description
10 tell OF the entertainment furnishe,
this morning by Prof f. f, Bleu, superin
iendent of schools, aided by his accom-
plisbed corps of young lady teachers, II
the presentation by the school children
OF the accompanying programme upon III,
opera house stage:
Chorus-"My Texas Song words writ
lsseT At,.
Sung by high school choir. ]. f. Kimball
teacher.
March OF Red, White and Blue" will
song "0ur Heroes" words composed b
Miss Ssllio McCay of Temple. Texas Rem
dered by pupils Of high school building
Miss Herring. Miss Gieser. Miss McCay
teachers
"san Iaclntc Acrostic, . pupils Of Reutle
high school; Miss virgie C;iesler Mis-
Young, teachers.
"rhe Fnlewrs Reception" pupils NJ Thirt
ward school. Mr.. Harris, Miss Burford
Miss Allen Miss Gonde Miss Lula Smith
Mira little, teachers
Under Six Flags" pupils Of First war
school W G. Waters Miss Cooke Mrs
Hayes, teachers
'Natures Carnival" pupils ut hig
school building, Miss Dickie Smith Mis-
Fucker Miss Buck teachers,
u was scene never 10 he forgotten
The graceful eYolutione patriotic songs
from baby mouths and children large
grown. The bees and butterflies, an
humming birds and flowers, enchantin
those old people int, the Oft heard expires
sion well, the angels have come down.
After the ohidrens entertainment
very interesting address was delivered b
Judge Hendricks one of TIE battle groun
commissioners, and the two association
were cheered by the information that step
were being taken 10 use the trust fun
which has been in the hands of Governo
Labbock for the purpose. "a erect hand
some monument uron the battle ground
OF San Jncipto.
Tho meeting was brought TO close b
an impassioned address by Colonel Bryan
II was remarked by many that the beau
tiful sentences fell like inspiration
At 2 O'Clock the guests were taken I
the banquet hall. where the ladies had pre-
pared a royal spread. Rare rosebuds wer
at every cover and viands to tempt IN
gods were served by some of the lovelies
danes and maidens that abound Ia Be
county Owing 10 the heavy rains th'
memorial services set for the evening 9
the goth and the procession for the after
noon OF the 2tst had to be dispensed with
The names OF veterans ~ this, the TWEEN
ty-sixth. anniversary are here given:
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