The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1876-09-20
account. trusting that the Democracy

account, trusting that the Democrat
would assume the payment which
was done. Mr.. Bequest also opene'
without cost his entire building owe
the store for the accommodation o
those making the preparations, and
was Democratic headquarters for sew
eral days. It was in his building tina
all the transparences were painted D..
Mr.. l.. w. Smith, under the direction
Of w. c. Bennett, ESQ.,. whose nan
is ever ready for the performance OF
good work, and the well-eXecute(
pictures and letterings were after In
designs.
The stores were closed on thu
arrival of the train. and MT. BE
Quest with the assistance of Messrs. Il
c. Lyon, Thomas G. Enright,. Luther
McCord, George Sordley, aud Coler
| Moore made all the final arrange
ments with admirable skill and eti'
cheney.
THE ANDERSON VISITORS.
Our neighboring County Of Ander'
son had quite a large delegation, mum
bering several hundred present, who
participated in the enjoyment and ell
thusiasm of Saturday and the evening
previous. The presence of our neigh
bors was most pleasing and they were
received with flags and handkerchief
waving in the hands Of our beautiful
women, while our generous men, with
up-lifted hats received them with
many cheers. The Anderson Bat.
terry" under command of Captain J,
P. Reed, jr., especially was welcomed
and cheered, and the Anderson Band
under the leadership of Mr.. George
Gerreekt, as they passed through the
Public Square discoursed soul-stir.
ring music to q delighted concourse Of
people who had assembled to welcome
our friends. Maj. Humphreys, II OF
Anderson's most highly respected cit
was Chief Marshal of the entire
delegation.
THE LAMENTATIONS.
At candlelight nearly every window
in the public square was illuminated,
and the whole presented a view worth
seeing. We presume it is not immod-
est in us to speak of the illumination
of the office of the Press ana Banner
which many have been kind enough
say was the most beautiful and at
tractive in town. Suspended above
the varanda running the whole length
ofthe building was a canvass sixty-sev-
Ell feet long, and some four feet from
the wall, with words in two feet let
tiers: 1.-THE Press and Banner well
uop,pfon op1 Gin pco, ~ ThiS
in front of two hundred and eighty
eight lights in the large windows, and
doors was brilliantly lighted and re-
Elected the sentiment with fine effect.
The transparencies and lights of the
Abbeville Hotel, by Mr. Jacob Miller
made that place attractive.
The words ""Tilden and Hendricks'
made of cedar leaves, by the ladies of
the Aston House, was suspended be-
meath q gracefully curving arch of
green at the gate, and was much adj
as seen in the reflected light from
the Press and Banner illumination.
Nearly every private residence in
town had more or less OF decorations
or Examinations and all were in keep
ing with the fine taste and artistic skill
of the Abberille ladies which is not
excelled by any.
At Gen. McGowan's gate be-
meath a beautifully decorated
arch was suspended the name of
Hampton" worked in evergreen
leaves on a white back ground. The
transparencies set off and lighted up
the whole, while from the house q flood
of light proceeded from every win
dow. ~.
Mrs. Norwood's was especially no.
ticable with the various flags and trails
parencies at the gate and the brilliant
ut the house.
All admired the appearance of Mr..
B. S. Barnwells' handsome new resi-
which vas most beautifully
lighted-every window presented Il
myriad of lights.
Mr.. w. #. Penny's, Mr.. John Signs,
Mr.. H. w. Lawson's aud James Shili-
:oe's houses were each a perfect blaze
If lights, beautiful TO behold.
Mr.. T. p. Quarles and Mr.. J. d. Clal-
ncrs' houses were each lighted from
to bottom and presented a picture
# grandeur.
Mr.. r. G. Seals fine new brick resi-
ience reflected a glittering picture Of
'plendor which it had never before as-
It would fill a column if we under
:ook to describe the great display and
nagnificence Of the Examinations of
hat memorable night. The residen-
les of the following named citizens
be mentioned in addition
the above: Hon. T. G. Perrin,
Mrs. X. c. Perrin, Messrs. A. NJ.
Hill, John Knox, ]. w. Robert
,on, Rev. Mr.. Clark, Capt. w.
R. White, James Shilito, senior,
III. Cobb, Jacob Kurtz, and
many others who no doubt have escap-
I'd our attention, did u full share in the
THE AssEMBLAGE
,~ongregated on Friday night soon af-
;er dark on the Public Square, and on
he elevation of the Aston House
Corner lot, and in the doors and win
lows Of the houses around to witness
lie grand pageant which vas con-
expected to pass. About eight
under the direction of w. c.
Benet and A. Request the
ToRCH-L1GHT PROCESSION
has ever taken place in the up
country, passed from DeBruhl's park
10 the lower end Of town, carrying
hundred torches and twenty
SPLENDID TRANsPARENCIES
with appropriate notices in fine let
the effect of which was quite
and amusing. It is alleged
by some that these mottoes were more
forcible and impressive than speeches
Of an hours length. The cartoons
Of Gov. Chamberlain; the Carpet
going home; Judge Hoge;
superintendent of Education Jill
son, etc., were the observed of all
observers and excited general remark.
No l. Right-An excellent portrait of
General Hampton, with the scroll, "Sav-
our of South Carolina" Lett-A strik-
likeness Of Tilden, with the scroll
Saviour of America" Front-Motto,
and Home Rule" Back
"Tilden and Reform"
No Right-Portroit of Chamberlain,
with two contradictory scrolls proceeding
from his mouth, "No I%ntimidation'' and
Twenty thousand Rifles" Lott-"Lost,
Stolen or strayed, a likely Boy, Bald
headed, Last seen in Abbeville, 22d Of