The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-02-27
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
Grand Display in Charleston In Honor of
the Day.
Special Dispatch to the Columbia Register.

the Day.
Special Dispatch to the Columbia Register.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. %, 1879.
Washington's birthday has never been
celebrated in this city with more genuine
satisfaction than to-day. Greater eclat
there may have been, larger assemblies
from outside the city, more grandeur
and magnifcence in display, but to-day
every one seems happy and contented,
and the best of order prevailed through
out. The exercises begun with the in
spection and review of the military bri-
gade. The local troops passed muster on
the Citadel Square, and were afterwards
reviewed by General Rutledge with an
imposing staff, accompanied by Colonel
Hill, Assistant Adjutant General of Mas
sachusetts. A national salute was fred
on South Battery by the Washington
Artillery in honor of the day, when the
military display ended.
At 1 o'clock the Academy of Music
was filled to overfowing. The proceed
ings were opened with prayer by Rev.
Ellison Capers, of Greenville, when the
orator of the day was introduced by
Capt. Courtenay, of the Washington
Light Infantry, under whose auspices
the celebration was held. Major Thomp-
son entertained the immense audience
one hour, gaining the strictest attention
and frequent applause. He began with
plea for higher education by govern
ment authority and patronage, and cited
examples in history to show that success
full colleges and universities were en-
dowed and supported by governments.
He then passed on to the consideration
of the subject assigned him-"The Cita-
del Academy"-briehy rehearsing its
origin, progress and career, pointing out
the practical results achieved by its e1-
istence, and paying a warm tribute to
Tew and jenkins among its dead gradu-
ates. He concluded with an eloquent
appeal to Charleston and the State for
the restoration of the academy, and
awoke the utmost enthusiasm by grace
full compliment to the ladies'o of Charles
ton and South Carolina.
1t is agreed by all that Major Thomp-
son made most happy effort, and has
won more new laurels as an advocate of
education.
General Johnson Hagood;; in behalf of
the Centennial Battalion of New York,
Massachusetts,, South Carolina and Geor-
gia, presented an elegant gold medal to
DR.. T. Grange Simons, for his philan-
thropic services rendered during the
pestilence at Fernandina in 1877 and
Memphis in 1878.
Governor Simpson was..then called out
and made brief response and received
enthusiastic applause.
Benediction closed the exercises.
Tonight banQuets and receptions are
in order.
Banquets ct the Charleston Hotel and Ia
sonic Hall.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 22.-The Sumter
Guards gave banquet this evening in
honor of the Greenville Guards. 1t was
an elegant affair, gotten up in the best
style, at the Charleston Hotel. After an
address of welcome by Captain w. NJ.
Bruins, OF the Sumter Guards, toasts were
responded to as follows; "The Green
vile Guards" by Captain Norwood;
"South Carolina" by Colonel simonton
"Wade Hampton" by Colonel McCrady;
"The Mountain Section" by Rev. Eli
son Capers; "The Citizen soldiery of the
State" by General Rutledge; "The Citi-
zen soldiery of Massachusetts," by Colo
mel Herbet Hill, of Boston.
The Washington Light Infantry had
grand reception at the armory in honor
Of the Citadel graduates. "The Day we
Celebrate" called out Colonel J. P.
Thomas; "South Carolina" brought an
eloquent response from Governor Simp-
son, who made a touching allusion to his
distinguished predecessor. Judge Hud-
son responded for the judiciary, and sew
eral other regular toasts, including one
to the orator of the day, were received
with cheers and suitably honored.
These entertainments fttingly close
day of real pleasure to all the partici-
pants. Charleston has sustained her an
cient reputation for hospitality to her
guests from every quarter. V1AToR.