Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-05-06
South Carolina.

The semi annual session of the Grand Di-
vision of South Carolina, met in Charleston
on the 22d ult., which we learn from the Cam
den journal, whose Editor was present, was
a grand and interesting affair. The atten-
dance although not u~ncommonly large, was
very good, and embraced a respectable mum.
her of delegates from the several Divisiens IN
the State-Bennettsville numbering larger
than any other from the country.
In the evening at s o'clock, the Grand Di.
vision received a formal and hearty welcome
from Palmetto No. l. The exercises were
very Acknowledgements by an eloquent and
appropriate Introductory address from III.
Judge Moore, ESQ.,, w. P of Palmetto Di-
vision, which was responded to by Major
Henry Summer, in his usual earnest STYLE
Judge O'Neall was next introduced, after
delightful music by the choir, led by Prof.
Reeves, and delighted US by one of his
happiest efforts ; another concord of sweet
sounds" and I. S. Warren, Esq, being call
ed for, gave a short and pointed address
followed by Maj. B. D. Townsend, the noble
champion of the cause in the Pee Dee coun-
try, who dlways speaks well, and directly to
the point. The attendance of ladies was
large, and the audience appeared pleased
with the proceedings.
Among the several interesting incidents
detailed by the Editor of the Camden Journ-
al, connected with the assembling of the
Grand Division, he mentions the second An
nual Exhibition of the Cadets ofTemperance.
at the Institute Hall, on Thursday evening.
E as a most interesting and brilliant occasion.
The opening exercises, after a grand march
by Brissenden's Band, were introduced with
an appropriate and eloquent prayer by Rev.
l W. b. Yates, who has lone much for Tenn
perance in Charleston. A song of welcome
e by the Section of Cadets, with Band accom-
paniment, was sung, after which the opening
address was made by "Little Lizzie" a little
. girl OF about five years, exhibiting wonderful
G self-possession, clearness and correctness Of
~annunciation, which would have done Justice
- to an older head. A number of appropriate
and excellent addresses were delivered BY
Cadets, interspersed with music of the first
order, dialogues, &c. The dialogue, "a
-e Sisters Influence" with two Tableaux. wa,
~ admirably rendered by Little Lizzie al
"Fannie," and Cadet NJ. W. Lazarus a
Charlie" the latter personifying Youn:
h America to perfection. The entire scene wa
ut one of deep and heartfelt interest, and ther,
is were many stout hearts in that vast assem-
blage which felt under this touching scene
and many eyes were filed by involuntar,
tears. Little Lizzie is a most extraordi
ii nary child, displaying wonderful talent ever
if at this tender age. We regret exceedingl,
: to hear it intimated that this dear little crea
ture is destined for the Stage, which, if true
~ we think is greatly to be deplored. She i
~ a promising child, and might become a mos
= useful and pious woman. What a pity Il
sacrifice her to the false ambition which ha
= lured so many to certain destruction. TIL
exercises were kept up to a late hour, AM
the whole occasion was one of extraordinary
u interest and amusement.
A BANQUET AND SoIREE, closed the pub
W lie demonstrations in honor of the Gran,
re Division, at the Hall Of Palmetto Division
err No. ], on Friday evening. Our Charleston
brethren have made the occasion of our NEE,
re ing in the Queen City, one long to be remem
rs bered, and we are sure the delegates all fee
ID grateful for the many and generous evider
ne ces of regard and favor.