The National tribune., 1902-11-06
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EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The Old
Soldiers and Sailors Association met in
Reunion at God Hill, Ore, Sept. 10. That
day was devoted to the gathering Of the clans
and settling of the camp. In the evening the
Mayor, Commander OF the Post of Gold Hin
and the President of the W. X. c., made
short addresses Of welcome TO the visitors,
and the assembly was also RECALLED with the
stirring music OF "Hardtack Band
Tuesday goodly crowd had assembled
and Grants Pass Post and Corps were the
entertainers for the day. Good music was
rendered by the orchestra OF Gold Hill, In.
tersperscd with occasional pieces by fife and
drum. In the evening the Ladies Of the W.
X. &. presented pleasing program Of nIu-
sic, both vocal and Instrumental, and appro-
pirate recitations, finishing with an amusing
sunbonnet drill.
Wednesday Ashland Post and Corps were
hosts and hostesseS and the forenoon was
pleasantly passed, with short addresses by
comrades and good music. The afternoon
was devoted to business meeting of the As
sOciation and election of officers for the en-
suing year. In the evening program sim.
liar TO that Of the preceding evening was pre-
sented by the Ashland Post and Corps, which
was enjoyed by a good audience.
On Thursday MedfOrd entertained In a
very pleasant manner, with music, reading
and recitations, and on Friday Gold Hill Posi-
and Corps were the entertainers and very
pleasantly did they do their duty.
The Grand Army served dainty refresh
ments at about O'Clock to the w. X. G.
duu u wives utuSnltTS Ol Nel
Grams, thus to show their appreciation.
This was very delightful and unique af
fair In the way of picnic. After the reg
ular program each evening the camI
would gather about cheerful fires, and sing
songs Of love and war and tel stories until
late hour. Much visiting about the camJ
was accomplished in the forenoon Of eaci
day. The weather was fine and everybod,
| seemed to enjoy life in the camp. Old friend
ships We're renewed and new friends were
| discovered. All agreed that this had been :
| successful Reunion.
On Friday afternoon James Luttrell Corps
| of Gold Hill held a special meeting to in
itiate two members and invited all visitin:
| members of the Order to meet with them.
proved to be very pleasant session to al
who attended. Friday night being the las
night OF the Encampment, all resolved to b.
as merry as possible, and a grand band wa
| organized with such musical instruments n
could be imprOvised for the occasion, sucl
as pans and pals and such other cOOkinj
utensils as readily lend themselves to sOunt
and this we'll and hastily organized band ser
enaded the town, entering the ball room NJ
Offering their services to the dancers (whicl
were declined: then they escorted the de
parting comrades and families to the train
which was kind and thoughtful, for It Is non,
too pleasant to be going to meet a train a
ii o'clock at night. The occupants Of tn,
train imagined 1t to be wedding party
judging from the sound.
| Altogether. the Reunion was q good one
and We all hope to meet again next year a
| Medford.-I p. SPENCER. Corresponding Sec
! retary; Mrs. FRANCES G. A. DAMON, Corp
| Press Correspondent