The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-29
GREAT REUNION IS
HELD IN OLD MACON
Tuskegee Throws Doors Wide
to Visitors
OLD TIMES ARE RECALLED
Hundreds of Former Citizens Gather to
Enjoy the Three Days Entertain
ment Which Had Been So
deliberately Prepared.

Tuskegee, July 2S-(Special.)-One of the
most unique and pleasant entertainments
in the history of Tuskegee was the SER
mon of former citizens of the town and
county which occurred here during the
first three days of this week.
Hundreds of invitations had been SEM
out to the sons of old Macon. scattered
throughout Alabama and other states, in
response to which every incoming train
brought many former Tuskegeeians re-
turning once more to live over the days
of a happy past.
The homes of the town were thrown
open to the visitors, and a programme
which had been arranged for their enter
tainment was successfully carried out and
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Old-time southern hospitality was in ev-
idence everywhere, and the spirit of good
fellowship ruled the day. Once more the
pilgrims to the shrine of their child
hood drank from memory's "old oaken
bucket old tongues told over again the
stories of boyish escapades, and once
more mature manhood walked the streets
a child's feet had battered, and men now
distinguished in all walks of life. reveled
in the scenes where the ambitions of
youth were formed.
Laying Corner Stone.
The first feature of the programme was
the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of
the new $4,000 court house Tuesday morn
ing. conducted by the Masons of Union
Springs and this place. led by ]. -.
Of Gadc oft ,.yli I, aud
ence adjourned to the old court house
to hear splendid address by this distin-
guished jurist and former Tuskegeeian
Following the address of Judge Bilbro
came the presentation of beautiful Uni
ted States flag to the local military COM
pany by the citizens of the town.
The company was drawn up in the north
end of the court yard and in short and
eloquent speech Judge w. II. Hust prs
sented the flag, which was accepted II.
the name of the company by w. p. Coob,
register in chancery.
At the conclusion of these exercises Col.
u. II. Graves of Eufaula was introduced
and made few happy remarks, wnich
were received with ringing cheers by the
company, which forms a part of his cam-
mand.
Dig Barbecue Enjoyed.
AT 1:30 everybody repaired to the wood
adjoining the old Park High school
grounds, where a big barbecue was en-
joyed by some 1900 people
| The barbecue in itself made the day
one long to be remembered.
PROFESSIONALLY the happiest feature of
the entire reunion was the reception given
to DR.. James f. Park of LAGRANGE, Ga.
by the old Park High school boys at the
residence of w. w. Thompson.
DR.. Park, the honored guest of the
evening, was the object of the attention
and homage of all present, most of whom
now past middle age, were once the
pupils of the noted teacher.
In the late evening, out on the broad
veranda of the beautiful home the ven
cradle old school master and his boys
took positions. and the remainder Of
the guests retired to the yard as specta-
tors, while school was held again. Seat
ed at desk the veteran teacher pre-
sided and once more the zone gallowsed'
Friday evening orators now coming from
the field and forum of actual life with
realized ambitions view for the mas
ter's commentator and laid tributes OF
love and gratitude at his feet.
Cane Is Presented.
DIR. Park was presented with a hand
some gold-headed walking cane by 1.-The
boys" as token of their respect and also
with a bundle of lathes, typfying the
proverbial rod. which had not been spared
in their cases and which moulded char
acter and made men,
The hospitality for which the Thomp-
son connection Is noted was more than
upheld and this delightful reception will
be a green spot in the memories of all
for many years to come.