Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-09-06


the Old Soldiers and Sailors associa-
ton of Phillips county, Kans., which
was held in Oloses's Grove August
%, 30 and 81, was IN every way
success, IN fact, it SO pleased the
members of the association that it
was decided to hold all reunions of
the association hereafter at this place.
WEDNESDAYS PROGRAM.
At IL O'Clock on the 29th President
Strain called the audience to order,
and in general way told of the ex-
ercises of the week. Plenty of seat
ings had been arranged for. At 2
o'clock p. m. the crowd was drawn to
. che speakers stand by music and
Hon. w. A. Reeder, congressman
from this district, was introduced
and entertained the audience for
about thirty minutes. He was fol-
lowed by Governor w. E. Stanley,
who made very eloquent and patri-
otto address. In his closing remarks
he touched little on politics, but
not enough to hurt or help nybody.
At the close of his address he was
pr, nted by Miss Harwood with a
Ks sas supfower. The governor
made a very appropriate speech in
which he expressed his thanks to the
ladies for their thoughtfulness. W.
Il. Bissell also presented Mr.. Stanley
with 3 huge watermelon with the
compliments of I. T. Williams. The
governor shared his melon with a
number of visitors.
On Thursday an enormous crowd
was IN attendance. The morning was
devoted to camp fire. After dinner
actresses were made by Revs. Loot
bourrow and Hsgemsn and DR.. Wal
lace. The efforts of these gentlemen
were highly appreciated by the hun
dreds present.
Friday morning a business meet
ing of the association was held, and
10 the afternoon Hon. N. B. McCor-
mick was given the closest attention.
Many words of commentator have
been uttered by his auditors. Revs
Mann and French also made a few
appropriate remarks.
THE MUSICAL FEATURES
of the meeting were very fine. The
HERALD does not know to whom the
credit of the music belongs, but who
ever he or she may be, they should
feel that nothing was ever done
which gave SO much delightful en-
joyment to 30 many people.
THE PHILLIPsBURG ORCHESTRA
is composed of Mrs. Theo. Close and
Mrs. 81. c. Blckford, first Yiolins;
Ross Mccormick and Theo Close,
second violins: Oscar Strain, cornet;
r. f. Stinsop. flute; H @. Bickford,
trombone; Mrs. r. F. StinRon, organ;
I. a. Rogers, bass. The numbers
given by this organic alton were of
very high order and show wide
range. There may be bigger orches-
tras in the country, but there are
none better.
THE PHILLIPsBURG BRASS BAND
has for It's members F. A. Tidd, lead
or and b cornet; II. A. Mann, 1st cor.
net; Ralph Wlnship. "a cornet; Art.
Osswell, piccslo; Charles Kelley, alto;
Ray Maxson, alto; Larry Mills. from
bone; Ohsuncey Dsggett, baritone;
CLOVIS johnson. tuba; Ross Smith,
snare drum; F. L. Dagett, bass drum.
This hand appeared on the platform
dressed in a neat uniforms and gave
to the people for their share of the
program, collection OF the best
grade of music published.
THE BIG CHORUS
under the direction of E. B. Sewell,
made hit and furnished program
OF most appropriate music. Messrs
Lewis in "Old Shady" aud sewell in
"'Pickln' on the Harp" were especial
ly good numbers.
The bright colors of the W. r. G.
bent greatly improved that portion of
the grounds.
The steam merry-go-round and
booths did good business and help
ed out in defrayiDg expenses.
At the business meeting John
HAhnenkratt was elected president,
RiSner Smith secretary, and Frank
Strasu, treasurer. W. J. Witham, Fl.
r, DN~sor o,d " I Dol,,,o-