The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-08-18
Reunion Of tho Gist Rifles.

Tho fifteenth "uuual meeting of tho
Gist Rifles, Company D, Hampton Le-
gion), YVES held at Williamson, S. c., on
August 9th, 1897, with 1st Vice-President
r. V. Acker, presiding.
The roll being called, the following
members answered to their names: J. II.
Burdine. T. B. Bennett, 8. D. Stewart, l.
w. Pickens, r. Y. Acker, w. B. Acker,
w. 81. II. Ariall, II. D. Boggs, a. w.
Glasby, c. T. Hoke, l.. D.. Harris, j.. +.
Hendrix, w. F. Lee, j. L. Manldin, w.
NJ. Mayfield, G. w. McGeo, David Moore,
J. S Newton, A. c. Stephens and T. f.
Taylor.
The Association had the pleasure OF en-
tertaining Mrs. Sallie (Smith) Wilson,
the widow OF Capt. II. j. Smith, tho COM
pany's first commander, who was killed
at the battle of Sharpsburc.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read, and upon the lame Of Comrsde r.
Y. Ackor being added to the "Historical
Committee" it having been ~inadvertent-
~ omitted in writing up, were duly con-
firmed.
Upon a call for the report of especial
| Committees" Comrades w. B. Acker and
W. F. Lee read some very interesting
sketches, giving a large part of the his
tory of the "Gist Rifles" from its organi-
cation. There is still required, however,
accounts Of the Maryland campaign,
Seven Days Battles" Tennessee cam
paign, and of the cavalry service of the
Company, including the closing scenes at
Appomattox, to complete the history.
The Historical Committee" consisting
OF w. B. Acker. W. L. Lee, l.. w. Pick.
ems, ]. P. Glenn, N. O. Farmer, J. T.
Donaldson and r. V. Acker, was contin-
ued, with the request that they get up ad-
ditional items Of history, for report at
next meeting, and also that every mem
Der of the Association be requested to
contribute whatever he may have in the
way of Company history, by reporting
the same to w. 3. Acker, chairman OF
the Committee.
The next in order Of business was the
election of officers, for the ensuing year,
whereupon an election was held, with the
dent; W. F. Lee, ss1st Vice-President; G.
T. Hoke, End Vice-President; G. w. Nc
Gee, 3rd Vice-President; J. L.. Mauldin,
Secretary and Treasurer. Executive
Committed. W. Pickels, L. D. Harris,
J.. M. Glenn.
Letters from Comrades W.. R. Rankin,
J. v. Harbort, 1t. f. r. Hudgins, 1t.
n. 0. Farmer and others, were read,
which conveyed many good wishes and
"God bless you ALL" from the absent
ones.
Among the communications was one
from Miss R. J. McNincb, presenting
some badges, composing the letters sc.
r." (Glst Rlles) wrought Of palmetto
leaves gathered in 1852 by a brother Of
the donor, who fell on the field Of Get
tysburg. A resolution of thanks to Miss
McNinch was passed by a rising vote for
this graceful and appropriate act. The
badges were presented to Mrs. Wilson and
to the original members of the Gist Rifles
present.
A resolution Of thanks was rendered
Mrs. Wilson for her attendance to-day.
On motion Of Comrade R. V. Acker,
the Secretary was requested to prepare q
Roll of the Dead" of the Company, and
have it called at the annual meetings.
The death of Comrade W. M. Scott was
reported to have occurred since last meet
ing, and a blank page in the minute-book
was dedicated to his memory.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned to bic on
the first Friday in August, 1898, or at the
call of the President.
After adjournment, the "boys," to-
gether with their friends and invited
guests, turned their attention to the boun-
tiful ''pic nic'' dinner, which was served
by the ladies present. The day was one
Of perfect enjoyment, and will be long re-
membered, and in saying goodbye, many
were the expressed hopes to meet again
next year J.. l.. MAULDIN,
Secretary.