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Rh in celebrating the approaching event, which will be one to be remembered while life lasts and which will pass into history as the first annual grand assem- bly of Native Sons of Oregon held in the state. The cost of organization has by a recent order of the Grand Body been reduced to a minimum, so that no reputable native son is now precluded from availing himself of the privilege of becoming a member of the order by the cost. Any information desired as to necessary procedure in organizing will be furnished on application to the Grand Secretary. Grand officers stand ready to visit any town in Oregon for the purpose of instituting Cabins and installing their officers whenever they are ready to be formed. Special rates of transportation will be made to all Cabins (and to mem- bers thereof) formed and instituted prior to June 13, 1899, and as much special accommodation provided for members attending the grand assembly as found practicable by officers and members of the Grand and Abernethy’s Cabins at that time.

It has been suggested by the Native Sons that they join with the Pioneer Association in the celebration of “Pio- neer day,” June 15, doing all they can to assist in making the occasion one pleasure to those builders of Oregon. The Grand Cabin will move in the mat- ter and notify subordinate Cabins in due season, and no pains should be spared to show our pioneer fathers and mothers that their sons and daughters not only love and honor them, but are also solic- itous that their annual gathering should be one full of cheer and sunshine.

EUGENE D. WHITE.

PEERLESS OREGON.

Oregon, thou peerless kingdom, Dwelling by the sunset sea,

Matchless in thy worth and greatness, Deathless shall thy glory be.

Set with hills of gemlike beauty, Wash’d by ocean’s restless tide,

Studded thick with wealth of forest; Treasures rich in thee abide.

Loyal sons and daughters love thee, Oregon, O! Oregon.

Naught in honor place above thee, Oregon, O! Oregon.

Reaching upward to the cloudland, Mighty mountains rise sublime; Crown’d with diadem resplendent, Tow’ring through the years of time. Lordly rivers roll in grandeur, Coursing onward to the seas; Fertile prairies laugh with harv: Fruits abundant bend the trees.

Loyal sons and daughters love thee, Oregon, O! Oregon.

Naught in honor place above thee, Oregon, O! Oregon.

Pioneers of bravest spirit, Led by Him who dwells on high, Won for us this land of plenty, Fruitful fields and bluest sky. While the sun shines on in splendor, While the stars gleam from above, Shall we, Oregon, the peerless, Thee above all others love.

Loyal sons and daughters love thee, Oregon, O! Oregon.

Naught in honor place above thee, Oregon, O! Oregor

By W. C. Kantner, D. D.