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Show ! Robert Bain wp ohqr,Qn Gf the committee and James M.'i'de a member thereoi, auucin worked untiringly to make the affair the success it was. Air. Meikle isj never so happy as when labor-mg labor-mg for the benefit of the asred of his community and in this last splendid event, labored like a Trojan from first to last, and the victory achieved is largely the result of his efforts. Bishop Newton 'Voodruff. Patriarch George L. Parrell, Robert B. I Thornleyand other old time resident resi-dent of Smithfield unite in saying say-ing it was th most enjoyable old folks' reunion in the history of that sociable little city. Over 400 old folks sat down to the repast. : ; I Smithfield Holds Enjoyable lie-union. lie-union. Smithfield had an Old Folks' Reunion on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The morning exercises were as follows: Singing by the choir, Opening Prayer by , Bishop Newton Woodruff. Singing by Choir. Speech of welcome by Robt. A. Bain. Song by Georee Done Sr. and Co. Y ! Recitation by Annie Miles. j Selection by Young Ladies' Harmonica Rand. Speech. Piooeer Life of Smith-field, Smith-field, by Robt. Thornier. Song by Rebecca Pitcher. Comic Recitation by "George Y. Smith, Sr. Organ Soio by Bertha Mather. Speech, Rspect to the Aged, Maud Roskelley. The tables being spread th? old people sat down to a banquet prepared specially. While eating, eat-ing, the Smithfield brass band dispensed some excellent music. T. O. Cragun gave a selection on the accordion which brought forth some good step dancing from some of tiie old peoie. The program was continued as follows: i Stump Speech by Pargenus Jones. . - j .- jf ."'. Song by Rinda Niison . Recitation by Ellen Timmons. Song, Old Maid's Lament, by Tames Mack. William Chambers, told "how we did 50 years ago. " The school children came and gave a few selections. Speech of welcome by Harold Daly. A fan drill by 20 girls. Fairy Exercise by 4 small girls Violin Solo by LaVida Hanson i Recitation, "You Mustn't, "by I Miss Annie Timmons. ; I Song by Emma Thornley and . Lilla Thomas, with a-whistling solo. ' ' ; Recitation by Albert McCann. Comic Song by Sylvester Low and company. ' Song by six survivors of the hand cart company. Recitation by Itoarie Langton. Song by . George L. Farrell and Co. Speech bj Samuel Roskelley. Song by Will Pilkingtonr A vote- of thanks was given by the audience for the aDle management of the Committee Presents were given the oldest gentleman, 90 years, and oldest lady, 86, they getting a pair of shoes and slippers. A silk handkerchief hand-kerchief was given to the oldest blacksmith in town, and a present pres-ent to the fattest Scotchman present The presents were I awarded by Robe. A. Bain. j A nice sociable time was eniov- ed by all present, and many went I away with an impression Jong to be remembered. A dance was given m the even-' ing in Hillyard's hall, when many took the opportunity of resuscitating the spark somewhat some-what dormant An enjoyable time was spent, by all and many wpre the desires r.but such occasions oc-casions would come or'tener. |
