The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-28
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M'CoMB REUNION.
An Interesting Event in the Annals
of Most Remarkable Pioneer
Family-A Thanksgiving Gather
ing Which Had Few Equals


Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Leonard. OF So
River street, did the honors to the Me-
Comb family at their annual reunion
this year. The gathering was remark
| able from the fact that out of dozen
members of the original stock, eleven
| of them were present.
The McComb family consists of father
| and mother, seven sons and three
| daughters. They are all alive, well and
| prosperous.
Last year the full complement assem-
bled at a reunion, and 1t was fondly
| hoped that on this occasion there would
be Il repetition of the event. but one of
the boys was obliged TO forego the de-
| light of the occasion, owing to an urg-
ent business engagement at q distance
| too far to be covered in time.
The members of the original and un-
broken family present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh McComb, and John Nc
Comb, Of 81 Garfield avenue; Mr.. James
McComb. OF Philadelphia: Mr.. David
| McComb. of Buffalo. N. Y: MIR. Ed
ward McComb, OF Clementon, N. j.;
Mrs. DIR. T.. j. Pierce (Miss Lizzie Nc
Comb, of Herkimer. N. Y: Mrs. w. l..
Leonard Miss Retta McComb), of
Carbondale; Mr. +. y. McComb, of
Scranton, and Mrs. G. L. Doty miss
Sarah McComb). of New York city.
The social features of the occasion
were frightened by the presence Of
Mrs. r. e. McComb and daughter Bea-
trce Mrs. Edward McComb and daugh"
ter Matte May, and Mr.. w. L. Leon
ard.
The hosts were alive to the require
ments of the occasion, and they were
also prepared to sustain their well-es-
tablished reputation as entertainers.
Mrs. Leonard was certainly in her ele-
ment as hostess and gave her guests q
most delightful menu. In addition to
the banquet there were many post
prandial talks by nearly every member
OF the family.
The event was one which can be fully
appreciated by those who have knowl-
edge of a large family gathering, where
all are happy in each others society
and where there are so many blessings
to be thankful for.
While to Mr.. +. T.. McComb n great
deal of praise was accorded, the event
was made interesting by remarks made
by Mr.. James McComb and the others
Colonel John McComb was conspicu-
Gus as the grand carver Of the illustri-
Gus bird which ought to be the Ameri-
can emblem of good will in all we'll
regulated families, if it is not. AS a
carver the colonel did the proper thing
at the proper time; and in addition he
was inspired to give his pen little
manipulation which resulted in the fol-
lowing lines, which seem to be decided
ly aDrOpoS:
COL MCOMB'S INIPROMPTU LINES.
Some folks would eat but have no meat;
And some have meat but can not eat;
But we McCombs, on any day,
Have appetites in active play.
For we can eat with keenest zest,
And take our rations with the best;
Thanksgiving Day comes evry morn!
And we admire the dinner horn.
Our silent prayer ascends each hour
TO Him who has Almighty power,
And We attest when at the board
Our full reliance on the Lord
Some people meet but once a year,
And spread themselves to have good
cheer:
But each of us feels thanks each day
For all delights that come our way.
We eat a any time or place.
And If we fail to utter grace
1t is because we feel content
To take the goods the gods have sent
So while We sit in glad array
United for a holiday
Let's show our hosts what we can do
TO carve n fowl and eat it too.
And when we're done let us all say:
If thanks are due on earth today
Wen thank the Leonards for this feast
And hope they'll rise without much yeast