The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-05-09
VISIT OF THE PALMETTO RIFLES TO
GREENVILLE

lursuant to an invitation received from
h, Greenville Guards of our neighboring
City, the Palmetto Rifles, of this place,
Captain John E. Allen commanding, and
numbering % men, rank and file, went
over on Monday evering last. Before
going they had address parade and elected
the admiration of spectators by their neat
and soldieyly appearance, and their prof.
cheney in the intricate manual of Upton.
At about Al o'clock they formed on the
public square opposite their armory, and
marched to the Depot. carrying the colc-s
formerly borne by the celebrated "Anderson
Cadets,' Of ante-war fame. Boarding the
train, nothing of interest transpired until
Bolton was reached, ct which place the
hungry appetites cf the volunteer soldiery
were appeased by Mr.. MCGEE, who furn-
ished an elegant supper.
Arriving at the Mountain City, they were
met by the Greenyille Guards, Capt. Nor
wood commanding, and escoI led to their
Armory, on Main street. After an address
of welcome by Capt. Norwood, which was
eloquently responded to by Capt. Allen, the
Inequalities Of the Guards was served up
and much enjoyed by the Palmetto Rifles.
Afterwards the Riaemen went, some to that
first-class Hotel the Mansion House, while
Others were very hospitality entertained at
private residences in and around the cit.
Promptly at o'clock on Tuesday morn
ing the battalion was formed on Main street,
the Palmetto Rifles occupying the extreme
right, (the post of honor,) and the Spartan
Rifles the extreme left, with the Greenville
Guards and the Butler Guards in the centre,
Capt. Norwood, of the Greenville Guards
commanding, with Lieutenant w. w.
Thompson, Of the Butler Guards, acting as
Adjutant. After marching through the
principal streets, they wended their way to
the picnic grounds, ct the Coleman place.
Here was everything to please the fancy of
the most fastidious in the way of we'll.
laden tables, presided over by Greenvilles
fair daughters, and numberless games and
other amusements on hand. The chief
feature Of the picnic was the target shoot
ing, which was participated in by ell the
Companies. The music for the OCCASION
was furnished by the Silver Corne. Band of
Spartanburg. The distance for shooting
was one hundred yards. and the prizes were
silver cup for the visiting Companies, and
silver badge for the resident Company.
A r,ember Of the Butler Guards won the
visiting Companies prize, and ar. Thomas
sloan, of the Greenville Guards. formerly
OF this pince,) won the prize for the hest
shot in the resident militia. AT Al o'clock
an inspection was held by Gun. Gray and
staff. The Battalion formed in u hollow
square, and presented military appear
ance, which must have been highly crafty.
ing to the distinguished reviewing officers.
After the picnic, which was greatly en-
joyed by all, the Battalion reformed and
marched back to the city, and had dress
Resting for o few hours, the delighted MEM
bers Of our gallant Palme.toes entered the
dancing hall of the Mansion House, ut
which place an elegant bali was given, and
tripped the light fantastic with the fair
daughters Of Grcenville until the "wee sma'
hours"
Our boys arrived at home tiooking iresh
and gay after their trip) at Il o'clock
on Wednesday morning. They were met
at the depot by hundreds of friends, and as
they entered the public square, on the way
| TO their Armory, cheer after cheer went up
| from the many spectators who had assem-
bled to witness their arrival. Much honor
is due the gentlemen of the Greenville
| Guards for their kindness and courtesy to-
wards the citizen soldiery OF Anderson, and
we trust that the time is not far distant
when ,,he military Of our town will extend
hearty invitation to the brave boys OF
Grecnville. and we viii assure them three
cheers and q tiger.