Interest in the big re-union steadily rising

We give below extracts from some letters recently received from old boys.

F. W. Willson, crown attorney and clerk of the people of Sarnia writes: " Some weeks ago Miss McCall was here, and I then for the first ime learned about the proposed reunion. I do not remember one being held in Norfolk before, and it seems to me the project should be a great success. I shall do what I reasonably can to represent the committee in this district."

Mrs. J. A. Lever, who will be remembered in Simcoe as Miss Mabel Wallace, has promptly taken up a non-letter-writing husband's pen, and writes as follows:
"In the Border Cities and Essex County there are simply scores of people who came originally from Norfolk County. I was surprised to find only yesterday that a Windsor lady who grew up in Simcoe had not even heard of the planned reunion. So I think the best way will be to have a little publicity given in the daily papers. The Border Cities Star is a very excellent daily, read by evenyone in the county. I shall attend to this matter myself and see that Essex County is invited anyway."

Wellington R. Townley, of Chicago, writes: "It is my intention to join with the other old boys of Norfolk in the home coming celebrations next August, at which time I hope to see some of the faces I have not seen in 43 years, as well as the old faces that I have been in the habit of seeing at least once a year during  that time. I feel sure that the reunion will b a very enjoyable one, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to renew old friendships."

Mr. J. N. Baker, of Lictowel [sic], says he is not a Simcoe old boy, but having got his wife in Simcoe 24 years ago he considers himself privileged. He saw his name in The Reformer, which he receives regularly and writes that he will surely come and will do all he can to help in the meantime.

The following is from J. H. Johnson, of Port Arthur: "I have just received your notice re Simcoe Reunion of Norfolk Old Boys, and I assure you that I appreciate the honour of being considered one of them I arrived in Simcoe in 1871 via James Chadwick's stage route (Wm. Jackson, driver). There was then no railroad nearer than Brantford. My good wife and family were born there. Outside my family there are others in this city and I promise to use all my influence with them to persuade them to attend. Now that you have my address be sure and use me for future reference. Anything I can do will be a pleasure."

H. L. Slaght, barrister, Haileybury, writes: "I have your letter with regard to the reunion to be held in August next, and shall be glad to do what I can to bring as many of the old boys home as possible. I am makng plans to be there myself."

D. A. Walsh writes from Petoskey, Michigan:
"I shall be pleased to assist in any way I can to make the Norfolk Old Boys' Reunion a success; and I think it is a fine thing. I shall look forward to coming with a great deal of pleasure and know that I shall enjoy meeting the Old Boys and Girls fron Norfolk County once more. I look back upon my boyhood days spent there as the finest time of my life and will then, as always, enjoy getting back to Simcoe and Norfolk County."

D. L. Kelly, of Philadelphia, Pa., has the right ring to his letter. He writes:
"I have look forward with sincere interest, in the weekly account the paper brings me of the progress you are making with the Old Boys' Reunion, and your letter requesting my co-operation was gratefully received. It is with great pleasure that I thank you for having selected me to represent the Old Boys in my district. I will endeavor as earnestly as possible to organize a substantial committee in order to have this district 100 per cent represented in Simcoe during the week of August 7th. It is with deep feeling that I look forward to meeting again and renewing old friendships that will ever stand so close in my heart."