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

Pursuant to an invitation received from
the Greenville Guards of our neighboring
City, the Palmetto Rifles, of this place,
Captain John E. Allen commanding, end
numbering 26 men, rank and file, went
over ON Monday evening last. Before
going they had adress parade, and ELECTED
the admiration of spectators by their neat
and soldiesly appearance, and their prof.
cheney in the intricate manual of Upton.
At about A O'Clock they formed on the
public square opposite their armory, and
marched to the Depot, carrying the colors
formerly borne by the celebrated "Anderson
Cadets,n of ante-war fame. Boarding the
train, nothing OF interest transpired until
Bolton was reached, at which place the
hungry appetites of the volunteer soldiery
were appeased by Mr.. MCGEE, who furn-
ished ON elegant supper.
Arriving at the Mountain City, they were
.ynet by the Greenrille Guards, Capt. Nor
wood commanding, and escorted to their
Armory, on Main street. After an address
of welcome by Capt. Norwood, which was
eloquently responded to by Capt. Allen, the
hospitalities of the Guards was served up
and much enjoyed by the Palmetto Rifles.
Afterwards the Rifemen went, some to that
flist-class Hotel the Mansion House, while
others were very Hospitality entertained at
private residences in and around the city.
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 Greenyille Guards
commanding, with Lieutenant W. W.
Thompson, of the Butler Guards, acting as
Adiutant. After marching through the
principal streets, they wended their way to
the picnic grounds, at the Coleman place.
Here was everything to please the fancy of
the most fastidious in the way of we'll
llden tables. presided over by Greenyille's
flir 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 all the
Companies. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the Silver Cornet Band of
spartanburg. The distance for shooting
was one hundred yards. and the prizes were
silver cup for the visiting Companies, and
a silver badge for the resident Company.
A member of the Butler Guards won the
visiting Companies prize, and Mr.. Thomas
Sloan, of the Greenville Guards, formerly
of this place. won the prize for the best
shot in the resident militia. at AZ o'clock
an inspection was held by Gen. Gray and
staff. The Battalion formed in 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 oil, the Battalion reformed and
marched back to the city, and had q dress
parade in front of the Mansion House.
Resting for few hours, the delighted men,
hers of our gallant Palme.toes entered the
dancing hall of the Mansion House, at
which place an elegant bali was given, and
tripped the light fantastic with the fair
daughters of Greenviile until the "wee sma'
hours"
Our boys arrived at home Cooking fresh
snd gay after their irip) at II o'clock
ON Wednesday morning. They were met
ct 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 tho Greenyille
Guards for their kindness and courtesy to-
wards the citizen soldiery of Anderson, and
we trust that the time is not far distant
when the military of our town will extend
a hearty invitation to the brave boys of
Greenvillc, and we will assure them three
cheers and tiger.