On last Saturday, the 12th inst., the Confederate Veterans of Russell had a splendid reunion at Honaker. The people of that hospitable town threw their homes open to the visitors and gave such a welcome to the Confeds that they chose Honaker for the next annual meeting.
    A committee on arrangements, made up from citizens of the town, had a programme arranged that made the occasion very interessting. At 12 o'clock the veterans assembled at the railway station and were formed into line for marching to the baseball grounds, where the ceremonies were to take place. A brass band, preceded by a number of young ladies, wearing the National flag and the Confederate flag as sashes, headed the line as it marched to the appointed place. According to an accurate count there were 268 old soldiers in the column. They seemed to greatly enjoy the opportunity to once more march together as a band of brothers. Capt. J. C. Ghent was in command and he handled his old comrades most skillfully.
    When the parade arrived at the grounds they were formed into a hollow square; and W. B. Greear, mayor of Honaker, delivered a nice address of welcome to the old soldiers and visitors. It was estimated that there were over four thousand people in the crowd, many of Russell's fairest daughters being present. After the address of welcome was over a very bountiful repast was spread for the veterans, and many visitors were invited to participate with them in disposing of it.
    At three o'clock a game of baseball was begun between the Honaker team and a team made up from Richlands, Raven and Swords Creek. Only seven innings were played and the score stood 11 to 7 in favor of the home team. More than a thousand persons witnessed the game.
    It was a very enjoyable occasion for all who attended, and the editor of this paper was amonng the number who enjoyed the hospitality of the good people of Honaker. They may well feel proud of the manner in which they handled the whole affair.