The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-29
CLINKSCALES REUNION.
A PLEASANT DAY, AND A PLEASANT oc-
CASION.
Mr.. Lewis 4. Clinkscaies Invites the
Clinkscales Family to Reunion
In the Grove Near his House.

Mr.. Lewis &. Clinkscales Invites th'
Clinkscales Family to a Reunion
in the Grove Near his House.
Last Wednesday was a memorable day IL
| the history of the Clinkscales family In thi
county, Something like five hundred OF To,
kindred assembled and occupied seats II
front OF The speakers stand, which was orna
mented with flowers. flags and notices, tn
whole presenting pleasing appearance.
| Hon. J. l.. Orr contributed q banner OF
which were the words: "Full Weight Make
the Scales Clink."
Prof. ]. g. Clinkscales contributed q fiat
which read: Honesty aud Industry"
! These flags were placed on the right an(
and LETT Of the stand.
In the circle which spanned the stand wer,
the words: "God Has Been Gracious TO U.s.
On the lower front OF the stand these word
| were to be seen In large letters:
"Prase HIS Holy Name" "Clinkscale'
| Greeting"
A number Of pretty young girls sang {
sweet song OF welcome.
| The speakers occupied the stand at clever
o'clock. Dr. Edwards string band played
some good music and Mr. Reuben p. Clink
scales In some appropriate remarks lntroduc
ed the Hon. j. l.. Orr, who spoke as follows
1t affords ME much pleasure in behalf o
those who have arranged the reunion or INT
CIinkscales family and their descendants u
welcome our kindred here to-day.
Prompted by that desire which exists In eV
cry human heart to know and love its OWL
| kilh and Kin they have invited us to Assem-
ole, that we may renew our acquaintance
| with those halfforgotten, meet the other
whom We have never known, interchange al
| fectlonate greetings, with the living, and re
| meniDer with love and reverence our dead.
It is peculiarly appropriate at this time tha
we should meet together as one family, anC
remember that we are of one blood, and are
one people.
In this age of electricity and steam, wher
O q a
| look ing out for self and forgetful OF the high
and holy ties OF nature. In this time OF dis
sention, cavil and distrust, when for mere po
litical Whim prejudice. father and sUn, broth
er and brother are either rcontendIng In bitter
| ness or estranged from one another. 1t Ii
peculiarly desirable that we should come to
gether, II for but one day, and In the calm
and holy precincts OF the family circle; re
higher than selfish agrandlsement, Other
claims more sacred than political demands
These are but as bubbles. chat, wormwood
when compared with our duty to each other
Our family ls large one, scattered over
many counties In this State, and over many
States of the union. It Is influential, eni
nently respectable. and has occupied that po
silion In this country ever since the Revolu
tionary War. Should we live as aliens, az
strangers to each ether7 No, but by frank
and generous treatment not only render
what assistance we can to each other individ
fiuence ielt throughout the land financially
intellectually anu morally, and improve upon
the heretage our fOrefathers have bequeathed
us.
The Jews are the most wonderful people on
earth, though suffering from the curse OF God
for the sins OF their forelathers ; though scat
tered over the whole face Of the earth. with.
out home, government or a country, still
they are prosperous, their influence Is FELT IN
every country where civilization exists, and
representatives OF their people have guided
and are controlling the destinies Of nations.
character, their love for one another. Though
persecuted aud oppressed, though hated and
reviled, though hal and relentness In their
dealing with the world towards each other
they are tender, affectionate, and generous
You have never seen q Jew begging tor bread
or one OF their women an inmate Of house
OF prostitution. II these people, laboring un'
der the ban, have accomplished such great
things, what could we do II prompted by their
motto OF "love for one another?
Yes, love for one another, would smooth
many q rocky path, In the course OF this
life. A little advice and assistance to ouI
young people when they are climbing the
and purpose. A little attention aud kindness
to the old as they are tottering down the
steep and slippery way would make them
happier, and cost us but little, and 10 those OF
our people who are unfortunate, dissipated
and reckless. Let us extend the strong hand
OF brotherly love, that we may reclaim them
as a sailor throws u lie line to drowning
comrade, and saves him from dark and wa
terry grave.
Ii used TO be said OF the Clinkscales tha,
they were clanish. ain sorry that 1t Is not
true to-day, for olanishuess IL but love fol
your own people, greater than your love for
outsiders. 1t Is right, it does not hurt others
and is great help and happiness TO our.
selves.
That selfishness which wants all and wishes
TO exclude every one else, from the goods OF
10 M In ft,IIo Iour
but the heart that overflows With love and
kindness for his kith aud kin will grasp all
for self
Affection for our family ia next to love ol
ter Scott expresses 1t beautifully In describ-
Ing the meeting between the Noble Douglas
and bis daughter, The lovely Ellen.
III there be single tear,
From passions dross refined and clear,
A tear SO limped and 30 meek
II would not stain an angels cheek
lis that pious father sheds
Upon duteous daughters head"
But love for each other is Of little value, un.
less we manifest that love by seeking each
others society, by commingling ng together, by
speaking affectionately OF and 10 each other
and above all else by helping one another To
the extent OF our ability v henever an oppor-
tunity offers. Don't count the cost OF favor
Or Kindness. when one Of your own people
sell,
There are four generations of Olinkscales
represented here, and we have much to be
thankful Tor, much TO be proud OF, the charac.
ter OF our people has been pure and high
honesty and industry are the leading traits
OF the family, the mep have almost uniVersa
teal and honest In their opinions and deal.
ings, our women have been all OF that, and In
addition, religious. pure, and attectionate.
No woman with drop of Clinksoales blood
tr hnr kr,n haa ~ 4 lal1
brought blush OF shame to our cheeks by a
lack OF virtue. Let us glory in this, and as
we have received no taint from our fathers
and mothers, let Us transmit none to our chill.
dren.
Many a familiar face is missed In this gath
ering Of the clan, many loved one has gone
10 the great unknown, and though Others
have grown up and taken their places We can
but remember their genial faces and warm
hearts, with sadness and sorrow, as Tom
Moore beautifully puts II:
"Oft in the Silly night,
Ere slumbers chain has bound me,
Fond memory brings the light
or other days AROUND me
The SMILES, the tears or hoyhood's years,
The eyes that shons now dImmed and gone,
The cheerful hearts now broken,
When remember all The friends 80 linked
together
I've seen around me fall. like leaves In windry
feel like one who treads lone, some ban
Quet hall deserted
Whose lights are fed, who garlands dead
And all but he departed"
But 1t Is not of our dead, am to sncak TO
day, they have lived. left their Impress upor
their time and country, and a noble exampl,
for us 10 follow. With greater advan tagel
than they enjoyed, with educational facili
Ties, religious. obstruction extended trade, anC
every facility which money and brain car
m 4 IN IN nInr fol m
| lilies, and ourselves. that we may 30 live tina
our communitles and the world may be bet
ter for our example Assembled here on thit
with Joy. apd the milk Of human kindnes
coursing freely througe our veins
Let ps resolve that we and our children al