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The Masonic picnic and celebration here on the 24th was a success, and highly enjoyed by all. The address of Judge S.C.
GRAHAM was eloquent, and illustrated what Freemasonry has done in the rise and progress of our nation. It would require too much space to give a description of the oration, even if the writer was capable of doing so. There was a ring of pathos in the speakers voice while looking upon the hills of his boyhood home. It was fitting that Judge
GRAHAM was chosen for the occasion. He was introduced by Rev. Mr.
MOSS, a son of old England, who also gave a short and interesting talk at the close of the Judge's speech. The Pocahontas brass band furnished sweet and inspiring music for the day. There was a ball game. A good dinner for every one, and also a dance, good behavior and a happy day.
Mr. and Mrs. J.D. BARTEE were so unfortunate as to lose their little girl, Virgie Gladys, nearly 3 years of age, by whooping cough and meningitis. She was taken to Castlewood for burial.
A.J. HARRIS' baby died at Bluefield on Monday and was brought up to the Saunders burial ground and buried on Tuesday.
Several of Stephen MATHENAS family are now sick with small pox.
George W. BOWMAN, Horsepen Cove, son of the late Jefferson BOWMAN fell from an apple tree on last Friday and was so badly hurt that he died on Monday
morning. He leaves a wife and several children.
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