The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-11

The Abbeville Rifles were warmly vel.
coined, on their return from Darlington last
Friday.
at Rosenberg's hall putting on the finishing
touches TO the beautiful decorations. As the
by the armory 1t was halted
and saluted the ladies.
The soldiers stepped lively, IN quick time
and made fine appearance. Our people are
proud Of their record In the campaign just
Al 8 O'Clock the Rifles marched to Rosen'
berg's Hall In uniform, but without arms
Their friends were on hand TO receive tnem
we're exquisite and artistic. Beautiful ever
greens almost covered the walls OF the spa
cious hall. "All honor to the Abbeville RI
hes" was the conspicuous motto, wrought 1n
from the left wall and told the purpose OF the
ovation. On the LEFT as you entered, the
the beautiful flag OF the company was fasten
ed to the wall 80 as TO exhibit all Us beauties
Next was o splendid reproduction OF Pau
Delarouche's famous portrait ,of Napoleon
the Great. Near by, encircled with laurel
was u reproduction OF Messuoner's historic
painting OF Napoleon at Friedland. On the
on leaving MOSCOW from another Of Messo
nier's masterpieces. The place OF honor, how
ever was reserved for fine portrait OF Gen
Robt. E. Lee. A portrait Of Stonewall JACK
son was on one side and one Of Joseph T. >
group com posed Of President Davis and Gen.
eral Lee. Stonewall jackson, Joe johnson
]. E. B. Stewart, Longstreet and A. r. Hill,
On the front wall was heroic picture o.
Beauregard at Mannassas, surrounded Dy
his own men and pursuing the enemy.
Tables were arranged 80 as to accommodate
every one and the shall was filled as well 81
comfort would permit. The menue CONSIST
ed Of meats and salads & OF az n Einas oSace Gaze
late and tea and not drop OF punch. Ine
ladies' waited on the soldiers and no one
lacked attention. They were looking tneii
best and their smiles Indicated the heartfelt
Representatives of Abbeville chivalry. There
never was a more elegant end delight
ful entertainment given in this place. There
was not q hitch In the whole programme.
Throughout the evening the ilanan oanI aani
ly to the enjoyment Of the occasion.
speech of Mr.. KIush.
When all had partaken OF the good things
which had been prepared, MIR. j. c. kiugn
master of ceremonies said:
Captain Perrin and Gentlemen of the Ao
S does his duty! "All honor to lhe Abbeyille
Rifles" It was with no ordinary feelings
that your fellow citizens OF Abbeviile saW y
you, q few days ago; march 10 ooey tne cal
OF your State, to aid In upholding her Jaws
and defend her honor and dignity. When
other commands In the State forgot the obli
cations Of duty and honor and received the
applause of those who stood high In the pub
lic esteem, we trembled TO think that you
Die. But thank God, you never laltered
With sublime and unquestioning devotlon
IN duty. YOU responded 10 the call, and we
who felt that the reputation, and present q; .,
we'll as future well-being OF Abbev1lle, was AZ
stake, knew that in you our sacred honoi
was confided to worthy keeping. And yor
with proud Joy we hail your return crowned
with the laurel Of victory. A. victory or or
der over disorder, q victory that vindlcates
nesce ses %aees eo South Carolina and best Of all
bloodless victory.
And these fair women. the brightest jewels
10 Abbeville's crown, appreciate and honoi
you and your men Cspaa'1 Saoa % Is aIWays Sono
the herolsm and selfsacrifce OF men bIavs
and true. They have welcomed you VIII
this magnificent repast, and now tney 9e
sire to express their thanks for the serVic' g
% hich YOU have rendered to the homes o
Carolina. They have chosen one to bear incl
message to you, who In the years gone py re
sponded to the call Of his country and baret
his breast TO the foe IN defense o. het mo- nonor u
answer her every call. need not introduc.
him to you. General Hemphill Will speak "
you.
Speech Of Senator Hemphill.
Itisa pleasant duty to welcome back u
their homes and families this gallant comPs
ny. The whole county Is proud OF the reools
you have made In the critical emergency
that has just been upon u.s.. -
A we'll organized militia is the safeguard
popular liberty. In times OF troubles snc
disorder It is the right arm OF us aosaotSs 40 tSs
front and life and property are endangered
You proved true TO the traditions OF the oas
and sustained The reputation Of the count;
and State. The spirit with which you re
and such as we had right 10 expect from In
Sons OF men. who
True TO the instincts Of their birth,
Faithful To the teachings Of their fathers
Constantin their love for the State,
Died in the performance OF thelr outy'
The Abbeville Rifles is no body OF hoiida:
soldiers willing to accept the bounty OF tnt
State and then throw down their arms Whel
there is need for actual service. No stall
rests upon our county, and your patrlotic con
| has met with chorus OF commentator
from the best and brsvest OF our men, ane
the most charming anu oeautlui VI w
women. .,
knew nothing but the path OF duty AM
that you went to the front resolved to main
guns in your hands.
We are all glad to zee you home again
having made good your reputation for gal
| lantry and fidelity TO duty.
speech OF Captain Perrin.
Ladies' and Gentlemen The Abbeville r
fles In obeying the orders OF the Com mande
In Chief OF the militia OF the State did simpl
their duty. This was the first call to repor
to head quarters for duty since the organiza
tion of the company and to have disobeyeo
would have been to our dlscredit, as soldler'
n,s of 70 / 4