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The Shoffner Ucunions.
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fold about bis visits at ? Uncle Bill Shofner?s.? and said lie believed lie could have shown as many ? stone bruises? 011 his heels as any of them, and that he, too, used to have a Shofner sweetheart. Rev. Ephraim Anthony said he claimed relationship with the family, as his grand mother was a Shofner; and he gave much interesting information in regard to it. Mr. Kimscy told about his experience as a schoolmaster in these parts and various items of interest connected with his youth. Then came talks in memory of our beloved dead. A hush fell over the laughing assembly, heads were bowed in solemn reverence, and tears were shed over their absence. while Chris., Thomas, Will. Shofner, and others paid tribute in eloquent words to their virtues. After the singing by all of that old, sweet song, God Be with You,? we were dismissed, to be callcd together next year by the notification of the special committee.
Every one agreed it had been good to be there. Every day there was an abundance of dinner prepared by the relatives, and everybody was most cordially invited to partake. Every afternoon at half past four the young, as well as the old, enjoyed a fine game of baseball. (James of other kinds?such as croquet, crokinole, etc.? could be enjoyed at all times. Ice lemonade was furnished free.
A vote of thanks was tendered the three young men mentioned in recognition of their efforts in bringing about this great meeting. After a general hand shake and promise to meet again, all of us who could (and none will miss, if living and well), we wended our way homeward, tired in body, but happy in spirit.