The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-04-27
The Old ssyets,, Go to Charleston.

reflection was bound TO DrlnR. marry oeu
bow Camp, No. All U. C. VS. looked for
ward to this day apd it turned one far II
excess Of all expectation. From all direc
tions came the hoary-headed heroes Of th'
long ago to once more and probably for tn
last time to meet each other and recoun
the past. About midday these men onct
the Youth and flower Of Caro!ins assembled
in the court house to receive their badges
their insignia Of duty, well and nobly done
when their mother State appealed to them
to protect her from the wrong imposed
upon her Did these men respond? Lool
! at the bent forms, the wrinkled faces, the
armless sleeves, the limping walk; some
with bodies that have been pierced with
the bsyo0et or bullet from the enemy
These men .ce today living witnesses Of
the past, and spared to tell their sons and
crandsons the horrors of war. They, never
forgetful of any attentions shown to them,
adopted resolutions of thanks to the editor
of TEE TINES for his cheerful aid to make
their Journey to Charleston a joyous one.
Each veteran-about 95 in number-was
given red silken badge. upon which was
printed Harry Benbow Camp, No. All,
and this they pinned upon their coats. ln q
short while a beautiful redsilk flag was sent
and in letters of white handiwork Of fair
ladies was the name of the camp When
this flag made its appearance the band
on the square struck up Dixie, and cheer
after cheer was the reception 1t ecelved.
The ''re5el yell" was given time and again,
and some of the "old boys" that usually
walk with stifened joints fairly jigged like
children.
Capt. Bradham and COL Brailsford were
unceasiDg in their efforts to make the oc-
casion grand success. When dinner was
announced the "Vets" were formed and by
squads marched to tie Benbow house.
where bountiful dinner was served them.
While preparations were going on at the
court house for the trip. ladies we're b srd
at work decorating a special car left by the
railroad authorities. During the wait the
Black River Picaninny Brass Band played
patriotic music on the square which the
veterans and spectators enjoyed.
When the "fall il" was given the band
went to the armory, and in few minutes
here came the Manning Guards, about 80
strong, commanded by Capt Davis, and IS
they approached, marching to the Bonnie
Blue Flag" cheer arose from the veterans
which was taken up byshecrowd ID apprec!-
alton of the high compliment the sons paid
their sires. The Guards never looked bet
ter; they halted and came to company
front; the line was perfect and the eyes Of
the followers of Lee and jackson glistened
with pleasure as they behel6 the gray uni
forms and when the company came 10 q
present Arms" the old soldiers apprecl-
sted the salute and acknowledged it with
uncoverlng their heads.
The march was then taken up in the fol-
lowing order:
Picaninry brass band.
Manning Guards.
Veterans.
On reaching the Central hotel halt was
made and Colonel Brailsford, one OF the
most gallant men on the continent, escort
ed Miss Richardson, the Sponsor. and
Misses Nellie Nelson, and Margaret Tindal,
two of the maids Of honor, and as he
reached the Camp he introduced the ladies.
The sponsor in q neat little speech ac-
knowledged for herself and her associates
the high honor conferred upon them and
then presented the officers and eG-ofhcers
with beautiful boutonnieres.
The ladies were then placed in carriages
and the march was continued to the depot
amid the waving Of hsndkeschiefs along
the route. The carriages containing the
sponsor and the maids were placed be-
tween the Guards and the Veterans and in
that way they proceeded to the depot where
a tremendous crowd received them.
On arriving at the depot, Colonel Bralls-
ford took occasion to very feeiingly thank
CAPTAIN Davis and the Gus rds for the
high honor conferred by their escort, and
reminded him that this was not the first
time he had seen the Manning Guards. He
saw them in 1860, in the battle of Manassas
and they placed on that occasion page
in history which time can never eface, and
which will ever be proud reference to
every Csrolinian. he then proposed cheers
for the Guards which we're given with q
will. Captain Davis responded in beau.
tiful speech, in which he assured the Vet
Grams that it was him and his company
which was honored by having the privilege
of escorting them, and he wished them 8
happy reunion and safe journey. Hs
also promised them that if called to duty,
which was momentarily expected, that the
response to the country's call would be
made just as it was by their fathers II the
long ago.
When the train came along there was 6
rush for seats, but with very little confu.
sion, so well was the management. The
special car was some distance down the
track and it was about filed up before the
the train came along. nevertheless, seats
were found all right enough on the train
which rolled ID with several camps from
Columbia, Sumter and elsewhere.
The special car was bower Of loyellness
on wheels; the decorations could not have
been more beautiful had professional dec
orator done the work. Flowers and bunt-
ing were wrapt and arranged as only can
be done in work Of love, for it was loyi
alone which prompted the ladies to do this
magnificent piece Of work.
All along the route to Charleston visitor;
came into Clarendon's car to admire the
beauty presented and we all felt proud o.
our rolling house SO elegantly built by the
fair ones.
Space will not permit Us to tell of many
incidents CT this trip, but there is one incl
dent which should not be overlooked; five
brothers-the Bradham brothers-were a.
gallant Confederate soldiers and they wert
Of the party; another is MIR. Judson Hol
laday, who was so fearfully wounded thai
silk handkerchief was pulled through
him, and he was given up to die by the
surgeons. was here to meet the boys once
more. We could go on and tell of hun
dreds OF Incidents but as before said, space
will not permit.
The train arrived in Charleston abou
$50 and the Veterans were taken to ths
Roper Hospital to be quartered. The trlE
was pleasantly made; all hands are enjoy
ing themselves at this midnight hour.
We were about to forget that Captain
Hudgins. of Foreston, was presented on
the train with beautiful bouquet OF dow-
ers for being the Oldest and handsome 81
Veteran in the party.