The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-08-19


yers:,l gar,lel, uf l;,lun. Responded u by
Col. e. NJ. Rucker.
Proposed by Col. J. A. Hoyt, of Green
vile: The business mem OF Anderson
thoir timqucstionc,l integrity, unlimited
crodit, fine business capacity, great energy
and daantless pluck haye made Anderson
what she is to-day, one of the most solidly
prosperous towns in the State. Respon-
ded to by Mr.. J. NJ. Sullivan.
Proposed by Col. r. w. Simpson: The
Judiciary-expounder of the law and the
wisdom of experience, conservators OF
order and peace; thoy inspire in people
disposition to preserve with ability to
improve. Responded to by Judge Goth
ran, of Abboville.
Proposed by Maj. A. s. Todd: The
Bar-tho champions OF individual rights
and public liberty as defined by law; the
exemplars of theoretical and practical
culture; the highest types of personal
and professional self-respect. Responded
to by Mr.. w. G. Benet.
Proposed by Mr.. ]. L. Tribble: Geor-
gia-our favorite sister State, to the gal
much for our redemption from misrule:
earned name, "Empire State OF the
South" we now gladly join in the great
march of material improvement. Re.
sponded to by Maj. J. II. Alexander, of
Augusta.
Proposed by Col. E. B. Murray: The
Palmetto State-the smallest Of the
Southern States, yet behind none in the
chivalry and patriotism of her sons, the
beauty and purity of her daughters. Re-
sponded to by Hon. w. l.. Mauldin, Of
Greenville.
Proposed by Capt. T. F. Hill:
ga perfect woman--nobly planned
To warn, to comfort, and command.
Responded to by Mr.. ]. z. Breazeale.
Several impromptu toasts were offered
and responded to- One of them was to
the "Women Of Anderson" which was
responded to in an eloquent manner by
Mr.. W. C. Benet, of Abbeville.
During the, banquet ball was in pro-
gress in the south wing of the building,
which was attended by quite crowd Of
young ladies and gentlemen. 1t was one
of the most pleasant features of the occa-
sion.
Among the many cakes that had been
prepared for the banquet were two that
attracted considerable attention and ad-
miration. On the top of one was minia.
ture engine, made of frosting, and arched
over the top of the other were the letters
"s. V. r. r." These cakes were present
ed to the committee of arrangements by
Mrs. J. D. Maxwell and Mrs. j. G.. Cum
ningham, respectively. The first named
cake was presented to the Augusta delega-
ton for Mr.. Raoul, President Of the Cen
trail system of railroads. 1t was received
by Mr. James Tobin, of Augusta, in
few appropriate remarks. The other cake
was presented to the Augusta delegation,
and was received by Mr.. W. H. Barrett,
jr., in few remarks.
The Young America Cornet Band was
present, and at intervals during the even
ing rendered some of its charming music.
By II o'clock the merry banqueters
had retired from the hall to their homes,
there to dream over the many pleasures
they had experienced during the day and
evening. Nothing happened during the
occasion to mar its pleasure, and the
committee OF arrangements deserve the
thanks and gratitude OF our whole city for
the admirable manner in which they dis
charged their duties. It was big under
taking, but the members of the commit
tee were equal to the task. and to their
untiring efforts and zeal is due in great
measure the success of the celebration,
which will ever be looked upon as most
pleasant event in the history Of Anderson.
NOTES.
Col. J. a. Hoyt, of the Baptist Courier,
attended the celebration. Mr.. w. E. Con-
zales, one of the Columbia correspon-
dents, of the News and Courier, also spent
few hours in the city during the day.
On Friday morning the Augusta dele
CATION, in charge Of committee, rode
over the city and out to Hon. B. F. Cray
toms farm. They enjoyed the ride very
much, and were charmed with the ap-
pearance of Anderson and Mr.. Crayton's
model farm.
II had no idea that Anderson was such
beautiful, live, progressive town." said
one of Augusta's prominent business
men in our presence.
Mr.. Jas. R. Randall, of the Augusta
Chronicle and one of the most brilliant
members ofthe Southern press, was among.
the guests at the banquet. His letters to
the Chronicle from Washington are among
the most interesting that are sent out from
the Capital.
Augusta may we'll be proud of her bus
mess mon, if all of them are like those
who came up to the celebration.
Messrs. Joe W. White, Travelling Pas
senger Agent of. the Central system, Of
Augusta, and Mr.. Geo. T. Bryan, solicit
ing Freight Agent, of Spartanburg ut
tended the banquet These gentlemen
are genial, courteous representatives Of
their Company, and make friends every
where they go.
Gen. Humphreys has received the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted
by the Augusta delegation after returning
home from Anderson:
Desiring to express the deep sense Of obligation
which rests upon them, the excursionists to An
derson, S. c., In meeting assembled, Capt j.. W.
Clark in the chair, appointed Committee to draft
resolutions expressing their appreciation Of the
hospitality extended to them on their recent visit.
That Committee have performed the duty assign
ed them, and submit the following resolutions:
Resolved, That from the moment the train rolled
Al. Ty--f~ xI,,t-
turn, the excursion was one continuous round of
pleasure and qualification, fully realizing the most
sanguine expectations.
Resolred, That the cordial reception at Anderson
depot was characteristic Of whole.souled Caroli-
eclipsed by the genial and smiling reception at
the hands Of their lovely wives and daughters,
who spared no exertIons to make our stay delight
full.
Res0lred, That We will ever hold In grateful re-
membrance their many and varied attentions,
with the hope that ut no distant day we may be
able to rcciprocate, thus afording us an opportu-
nifty to show by our actions what We now assert
with our pen.
Resolred, That our thanks are due, and hereby
rendered to the Committee ofRecepti0n, the Mayor
and citizens generally of Anderson; to Capt. w.
e. Raoul and the Central Road for the handsome
coach furnished for our special accommodations
and finally to everyone who In any way contrib
uted to our comfort and pleasure on this memoir
able occasion.
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