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tee awarded the premium to Abbeville.

THE DRILL.
The competitive drill lasted one hour
and a halt, and after a brilliant display
Of proficiency in all tho exercises OF the
m""Ial of arms, M ne various lnaiieu-
vres of the company drill, the prize was
awarded to the Abheville Rifles. TO have
horne off the premium over two such
noble councillors, was honor enough for
one day. and rohects the highest credit
upon both the officers and privates OF the
company from Abbeville. And the glory
il enhanced by the fact that the recent or
ranization of the company was a necessa-
ry obstacle to the proficiency which might
otherwise have been attained. To have
been first when all eXcelled, Is the best
eulogy upon Captain White and his gall
liant associates. The company is com
nosed of our best material. and with its
present accomplished officers and public
spirited soldiers, is destined for higher
attainments and still higher laurelS.
GOVERNOR BoNHAM ANNOUNCES THE
AWARD.
At tho close of the competitive drill
Governor NJ. l.. Bonham. the gallant
hripadier of the Confederate army, was
called upon to award the SIS prize to the
successful contestant, and in doing so
made an eloquent and appropriate adj
dress. giving a due need of praise to all
of the competitors, and whilst endorsing
the decision Of the committee, at the same
EXPRESSING his sense OF the difficulty OF.
deciding, where all acquitted themselves
so admirably, A better representative or
the martial spirit Of our people, or
n more competent to pass Judgment
upon the soldierly accomplishments OF
our young men could not have been sc.
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lust commentator we're we'll fitted to
sootho the pangs of defeat, and arous to
renewed efforts in the race Of generous
rivalry.
CAPT. WHITES REPLY.
Capt. White responded in handsome
style, returning thanks to the Committee
their favorable award, and to the GOV
ernor for the complimentary style In
which he had announced their decision,
and pledging himself and company to
spare no efforts to justify the apprccla-
ton Of their friends and to sustain their
fullest confidence. He alluded in his hest
style to the proficiency Of his comrades
in arms from Hodges and N~inety-SlX,
and expressed the Hope that they would
often contend in future struggles in
rivalry and thus be co-workers
In building a true military spirit.
II PREMIUMS
were paid in money, and all the expenses
incurred have been paid in full. This
makes the Fair a complete success.
THE WORKERS.
The gate keepers and guards Oh this
occasion were: Messrs. j. II. Simmons,
Henry Moore, Ed Henderson, William
Richcv, Aleck Wilson, James Bryan.
whose faithful discharge of duty was
highly commended by the President and
Secretary.
Major Andrew Small, who is always
as polite as All English nobleman,
took charge of the ladies department. up
stai,s, and was assisted by tho efficient
services OF Messrs. G.. Z. Dusenberry
and w. e. Moore.
Messrs. Leroy Wilson and Edwin
Cater in the most satisfactory amer
managed the lower room which contained
the field crops, and at all out door and
irregular work Mr.. Wilson acted as right
bower for the Secretary.
At the ticket Office the Secretary was
assisted by the valuable services OF
Messrs. Julius DuPre, Assistant Sccre-
tary, and Mr.. John Penney, ticket agent.