The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-07

composed Dy Mrs HOmr1gnouS ana detll
Gated to the old soldiers and it was re-
cefved with great enthusiasm and the
big tent was moved as in a storm by tbs
applause. The audience voted her vote
of thanks and requested the piece be
printed. II follows:
OUR COMRADES IN BLUE.
One year has passed away, dear boys,
And trials we've passed through;
Since last we met we've had many joys
And many sorrows too;
But now we're happy together at last
Our hearts are loyal and true;
Sound drums and bugles loud and fast,
We wear our army blue.
Chorus:
Hurrahi hurrahi we meet again
With loyal hearts and true;
Our cup o'erf1ows with joy, comrades,
We wear our army blue.
We've shared our blankets and tents
comrades,
Meath heavens arches blue;
We've marched and fought long side by
side,
And shared our canteens, too;
Old Glory was our joy and pride,
To her we were ever true,
And kept her floating though many died,
Our comrades in the blue.
Each year our camphres burn more
bright;
We meet here and renew
The pledges We made in the fight
Between the gray and blue.
Our members now are growing small,
Many have heard the last tattoo:
They have answered to the last roll call,
Our comrades in the blue.
-Addie Foose Homrighous
Miss Estelle Burke recited 1.-THE Bat
tie OF Lookout Mountain" This was
mssterfully rendered and Miss Estere
showed great power of delivery and her
gestures were fine-emphasizing the story
and descriptive phrases Of the piece.
She was vociferously app1auded. She
was followed with the recital of Joe by
Miss Ethel Longland of st. Louis. The
rendering Of this piece could not be ex-
celled and the lady developed the pathos
and sentiment of a mothers love so ten
derby and sweetly that many in the audi
ence wept.
In the evening Paul Brown delivered a
well prepared address that abounded in
fine thought, and glistened with patriotic
sentiment. The address was educa tional
in a high sense.
John Fisher followed with a pleasing
talk and many "reminiscences were given
Of army life. His address was highly en-
and met with warm applause.
Citizen James Tapp was present and
was called upon for a talk and made a
good one full of warm expressions of re-
gard for the old soldiers and the grandeur
luent.
Wednesday the exercises began at 100
.. m. and a vast audience was present.
The big tent did not hold half that as
sembled, and besides the address Of
Hon. Charles F. Scott and the address
Of Hon. Chester I. Long. Miss Gail SUIT
ton recited a splendid piece entitled
Ldncoln's Dream" This was recited in
4 manner that can be expressed only
n the emotions of the heart as it throbs
n response to the elegant diction and
almost perfect rendition and graceful de-
livery of the young lady.
Miss Grace Chapman rendered q stir
ing number on the piano. Miss Grace
s an accomplished pianist and her every
number during the reunion was marked
With skill and finish of execution.
II, Dfr,e~ n <1ra 1Trdfanro
.hough not more than half as large as
n the afternoon. What it lacked in
numbers was made up in enthusiasm.
Addresses were made by John Davis and
George Alexander, and both did them
selves honor in manner. thought and pa
riotic sentiment. They were much ap-
lIau6ed.
Department Commander ". W Martin /
# Fort Scott came into camp and was
hown marked distinction at the big tent. /
he president calling the soldiers to at
ention and giving him the army salute, /
which he gracefully returned. His ad- |
Iress has been published in this paper. /
The commander is a forci5le speaker and /
makes a fine appearance on the platform. I
lie said this reunion broke the record in +
eing such a success while such mag /
ifcent street carnival was in progress
Miss Indiana Bales OF Butler county re
lied THE Soldiers of the Union" and !
SneakinS Back to Kansas" Miss Bales I
: excellent in delivery and delighted the (
rowd.
Thursday Captain ]. R Fishoack de-
Ivered fine address full Of patriotic fire
nd eloduence, aroustng his hearers 70
reat enthusiasm President E. Stanley
: the Friends university delivered a
.owerful address brilliant with pictures
: historical achievement, progress Of
Utilization and liberty. and his tribute
n the deeds Of the soldiers OF the civil
-ar. the republic, the flag and American
ones has never been surpassed in
-arsas. He received round after round
: spDlsuse Miss Gladys Hathaway re-
I'D Home. Sweet. Sweet Home on the
lama hammock This was one OF the
est numbers during the reunion. Miss
-lsdvz hss a charm Of voice and her dc
on is eloquent. She has strong ex-
-sSshon in gesture and the beauty Of the
zee IS developed in every art known
=, eIocution. Her recital was given
earty response
In the evening Ms. VI [. Lawrence
.cste1 The Bayoust Charge" and
saint Peter at the Gate" IN her forci-
= iniuaitable and masterful way. She
ED her hearers spell bound and was
aeered TO the echo.
Richard Hathaway rendered Tia
FOUNDED Soldier and did II in q sp'eu-
Ia manner. causing many 70 weep at The
.cture. 50 real ard 50 common in the
tie past. Mr. Hathaway was given
ae tribute Of response
J. NJ. Knapp made quite an earnest
TX 70 the soldiers concerning affairs Of