The record-union., 1899-08-27

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Come, all ye readers. and join me in
extending Joyful greetings" to our
brave soldier boys who have just re-
turned to us from the trials and suffer-
ings of a most unfriendly land. Once
more the heart of every true Califor-
nian is full TO overfowing, but this
time, not with the sickened dread and
sadness of what the uncertain future
had in store. Indeed, it is full to over
flowing with joy and gladness at the
home coming of "the boys
To think the time has arrived when
we can welcome them home with out
stretched arms, in the very same spir
it and good wishes they carried with
them-a year ago-only, 1 trust, with
greater rejoicing and deeper enthusi-
asm. Many Of them that left home
hopeful, cheerful patriots through and
through, loving too we'll every inch Of
this sunny land, over which floats our
glorious flag of freedom, have suffered
more than we shall ever know. Then
let our welcome be so warm and hearty
that these boys" may forget, for a
time, the horrors that have surrounded
them and their comrades they left be-
hind. Together, let our welcome ring
Hail! thrice hail!
To our country and nag!
This month of August, with its balmy
breezes, day and night, cool and invig
Grating, has reminded me of the "Old
Dame" of childish lore, who queried:
If 1 bee not /,
Who may / be?
If l be not j,
AS | hope / be,
My little brown dog
VIII bark at me.
Shorn of her hot and suffocating days
and almost unbearable nights and the
glaring rays of heat that nearly pros
trates man and beast, no wonder, like
the little faithful dog, we did not rec
ognize our mistress" and, in the old
woman's plant:
If l be not /,
Who may be?
we have been asking this summer
month Of August.
Mrs. Pierre Olney and daughter a1e
back from a short trip to the coast re-
sorts and will remain several weeks
longer with relatives before returning
TO their home in Portland. Oregon.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hen
bricks has been gladdened by the ad-
vent Of a daughter.
Mrs. p. B. Johnson and daughters re-
turned on Thursday from Towle's,
where they had been spending the past
month.
DR.. w. A. Briggs has gone to enjoy a
much-needed rest at the Lakes.
Miss Ruby Brown is spending a week
with friends at Pleasant Grove.
Mrs. A. ]. Hickman of San Francisco
spent day in town during the week.
After a furlough of two months, Fritz
Grifiths bade adieu again to all his
friends and family and left/on Monday
evening for West Point to resume his
studies. He carried with him the
heartiest wishes for a bright future
from all who gathered to wish him God
speed.
Mrs. Thomas J. Clunie is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Turton.
L. L. Lewis and family have re-
turned from their summer home near
Sonoma.
R. 7. Devlin and wife are enjoying a
few weeks outing at Deer Park Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Murcen are
home from short trip to Los Angeles.
Miss Aha Clippenger is visiting Mrs.
w. F. Hunt at San Jose.
Mrs J. B. Wright and Mrs. A. n.
Buchanan win leave about September
9th for a three weeks trip in the East.
Mrs. Theodore Deming is expected
home shortly from her trip abroad
Miss Alice Willis has returned from
her summer outing at Rubicon Park
Miss Emma Long has resumed her
studies at the University of California.
Chas. c. Bonti and son, Harmon,
came home on Tuesday from camp
ing trip at Summit Soda Springs.
II. J. SmalPs family arrived from Pa
ci6c Grove last week and are occupy
ing their new home at Twelfth and n
streets.
Mrs. Dwight Miller and son are home
from their trip to San Francisco.
c. A. Phinney has joined his family
at the Bella Vista, in San Francisco.
Miss Florence Foley is enjoying two
weeks vacation at San Francisco and
San Jose.
Mrs. G. PoIitz and son left on Tues
day for a weeks stay in San Fran
cisco.
Russell Williams. a High School grad
uate Of the class Of 90. has gone K
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