The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1889-10-02
After the companies had been drawn

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in line, Adiutant Gen. Bonham ac-
companied by his staff, Surgeon Gen
eral B. NJ. Badger, and Capts. J. T.
DesChamps and Louis Applet, rode
up and took position for the inspec-
ton. Gen. Badger is member of
the Governors staff and wore his
handsome uniform, which becomes
the Doctor very much.
The inspection over, General Bon
ham addressed the battalion. He
complimented the company on their
fine appearance this year. Last year
they were not so we'll drilled, but now
they showed decided improvement,
and will compare favorably with the
other military companies Of the State.
he complimented both companies
alike, and admired even the action of
the horses. He spoke of the need of
the State militia, and that they should
not hesitate to spend their time and
money in keeping up such companies.
Make the necessary sacrifices to keep
up such companies. Turn out to the
drills, and in every way let every
member of a company strive to make
his company the best in the State.
The people throughout the State are
looking on appropriations for the
military with greater favor, and the
military companies are being better
equipped and are receiving more at
tention. He closed by saying this
was no time for speech. The young
men of the company were too anx-
ious to get with the lovely maidens:
The companies then did some drill
ing, after which they were dismissed
for the day.
Then pleasure held her voluptuous
sway, the principal amusement being
dancing. The Sumter band dis
coursed their very sweetest music,
and all was gayety.
Mrs. Edwards was caterer for the
occasion, and her tables well patron.
lied.
The day was one fraught with
pleasures, and in every sense OF the
word was success.
In to-day's Ne,es and Courier ap-
pears the following, which we add to
our articles:
"After inspection, First Lieut.. B. F.
Weeks, of the Connor Mounted Rifles, haV-
ing moved to Colleton county, gave brief
sketch Of his eight years of pleasant connec-
ton with the company, expressed gratitude
and thanks for their kind generosity in
electing him from time to time as one Of
their commissioned officers and then ten
dered his resignation. The vote being very
indefinite Orderly Sergt. A. J. Richbourg
said that he believed he voiced the senti-
ment of the company when he expressed
his unwillingness to part with Lieut.. Weeks
and begged that he withdraw his motion to
resign and meet them as often as he could.
The soldiers now being dismissed, Joined
their sweethearts in most enjoyable hop
IN the ACADEMY. CuapeIOus. Nfs. oulia
Brailsford, Mrs Camelia Brailsford, Mrs.
Lily Brailsford, Mrs. b. S., A. s., and DR.:
A. j. Briggs, Mrs. S. L. R. Lesesne and
Mrs. s. A. Nettles of Manning.
'The most prominent bellies were: Mrs.
Cabbaniss and Misses Caro- Belser and N.
C. Stanard, Of Summerton; Misses Riah
Brock, Mamie and Noddie Richardson, Of
Pamela; Nora, Annie, and Leise Brailsford,
of Fulton; Minnie Beatson, Edna Weeks
and Mamie Carroll, from Packsville; Daisy
Bronson and Ereline Benbow, Of Taw- Cav.
The most promiSent dancers were: Capts.
D. W. Brailsford and A. l.. Lesesne, Lieuts.
John r. Dingle, R. F. Weeks. and E. ?.
Briggs, Prof. W. B. Bonham, Cadet A. d.
Braiisford, Jr., Messrs. Ashley Briggs, Ash
ley Weeks, Huger, R. c. Richardson, Jr..
Lncian Brailsford, Cadet Willie Davis and
MIR. Willie Dinkins.
Time glided by on winged feet. The dance
eliminated and ended in the german about
sunset, led by Mr.. Willie binkins and Miss
Mamie Richardson.