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Shoffner History.
talk, which was well received. Miss Lillian Shaw delighted the audience from time to time with fine comic and other recitations. Those rendering other fine recitations were Miss Xora Bob Ayers, Miss Edna \Vord, Miss Pearl Blanton, little Wilmer Shofner, and last, but not least, Mrs. William Russell.
On Thursday night we listened to a speech by Mr. Euless Lawrence, one of the younger members, which did him much credit; and we predict for him a bright future. Mr. Elmer Slater, who is also nicknamed ? Lump,? next gave an impromptu talk. Elmer is also an old favorite, and never fails to ? bring down the house.? 1). W. Shofner responded to calls from the audience; and when bidding us good-by, he promised to present to the next reunion a red-headed bov, whom he left at home this time, who would astound us all by his apt remarks, fine appearance, and all that kind of thing, you know. Some of the rest promise to show with you, Dan. A song by little Lettie and Georgia Shofner, a song by request (?Dolly Grey?) by 'Rov Shofner, and stirring pieces bv the Shofner band and Mr. Ike Gattis closed the evening exercises.
Friday was breaking-up day; not much done but pulling down tents and saying good-by. As the sun neared its setting, there was a general hand shake all around, and we wended our way homeward, well satisfied with what we had seen and heard and with a more exalted opinion of the Shofners than ever. Long may they