The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-12-06
GOVERNORS 5 PARTY
Very Pleasantly Entertained in
the City by the Sea.
REVIEWED THE MILITIA.
His ExceIency Given a Morning
at the Isle of Palms. lun-
cheon Thursday and Ban.
quet Thursday Night.

Charleston observed Thanksgiving
Day in a more elaborate form than
usual THURSDAY, because Of the visit Of
Governor McSweeney and staff and
party to Charleston to attend the an
nual review Of the militia, which had
been deferred from last February
With this exception. the day was OBJ
served as usual. The weather was cool,
pleasant aud exhilarating and a more
beautiful day could net have been pro-
yided by the weather bureau. All the
Federal, State and municipal buildings
and Offices were closed, as were the
banks and commercial exchanges, and
the streets bore holiday appearance.
A large pumber Of people left the city
on hunts or pleasure bent to the subur-
ban resorts and the Isle Of Palms.
The main attraction Of the day was
the Inspection and review Of the militia
in the afternoon and the Incidental
celebration in honor Of Governor Nc
Sweeney and party.
The battalion Of infantry, the artil-
lery battalion, cavalry companies and
the naval reserves were inspected and
reviewed by Gov. McSweeney, Gen.
Fly d and Col. Frost on Marion square.
iaa companies ranks were full, aud
they presented handsome and credit
@ole appearance. The street parade
followed the inspection. There were
three bands Of music in the procession
aud the militia marched like regulars.
Tee governor and his staff rode at the
head Of the column and were loudly
chcesed by the crowds, which lioed the
streets. At the intersection O. Broad
aud Meeting streets, the governor and
staff dropped out of line and viewed
the troops in marching order. The
marching salute was given. The troops
were particularly pleased with the COM
ing of the governor to Charleston to
view them.
The governor and party were taken
icwu to the Isle Of Palms at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning by party Of mill
tary officers AID citizens, some Of whom
we're accompanied by lady members Of
their families. They were shown all
over the famous resort and their visit
was made particularly pleasant. The
visitors We're out for a good time, and
they rode in the carousel, Ferris wheel,
sieeplechase and took in the other
amusements. The music was furnished
BY the First artillery band and orches-
TIA, and the younger members of the
.arty danced in the elegant pavilion.
.?hc weather was too cool for surf bath
lug. The trip to the seashore was
greatly enjoyed.
A luncheon was served at the Char
lesion hotel, which proved a delightful
affair. After the parade Governor Nc
Sweeney, Gen. Floyd and Col. Frost
attended the annual banquet Of the La.
fayette artillery.
Later in the evening the military
officers Of Charleston entertained the
governor with an elaborate and elegant
dinner at the FreundschaftsbuDd hall.
The occasion, which was informal in
the way Of there being no set speeches,
was a memorable event. The menu
was particularly choice, and it was
served in faultless style. The hall
and table were beautifully decorated
and brilliantly lighted. Although it
was military affair, Mayor j. Adger
Smyth and many prominent citizens
not connected with the militia and a
number of ladies were in attendance.
The executive party returned to Co.
lumbia Friday morning.