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needs OF those who. are left behind and were
at the front, and never falls to relieve tneir
wants when he learns OF them. he IS inliy
alive to the momentous issues involved In
the war upon the part of our own dear South
land, and OF bis means has ever literally con-
trIbuted to the necessities Of those engaged IN
1t, and many others whose needs were known
to him.
Next In order the old war horse. Gen. R. r.
Hemphill OF Abbeville. He as Ia we'll known
Ia the able Editor of the Abbeville Medium
He is at all times prepared and at home before
a crowd. Although but boy In years at the
out break of the war. being fired by that mill
itarJ spirit that spirit Of home defence,
which found Judgement in the breasts OF all
classes and sizes OF our people In 81 shoulder.
ed his musket, and went to the front. and
valiently did his part in contending for the
right. His experiences during four years
eminently fitted him to fully realize the
fellow feeling, a kindly sympathy for his
still living comrades Of the days long gone by.
There is q o man In the State better equipped
for an occasion like the one OF last Thursday
than Gen. Hemphill. His speech was very
refreshing TO the remaining members OF Co. 1
who were present, as he RENE mbered and re-
lated "reminiscences of the active and trying
part taken by the 14th Regiment OF which Co.
endurance were called for, and was alike en-
tertaining to all of his other hearers. The day
has not reached US, and 1t Is to be hoped that
II never will. when the gallant deeds Of our
the generations TO come with the greatest In
terest and beget spirit of emulation, which
shall culminate in the loftiest patriotism.
Each OF the speakers very feellngly referred
to the gradually thinning ranks Of the old
veterans. and called for q more generous res
ponse upon the part the State, to the in
creasing wants. as the years go by. OF the sur
vivors of"the Lost Cause" II is shame to
this great, proud, rich State, that the tempor.
al condition of at least come OF the defenders
OF our homes Is so pltiable This ought not
TO be. This last is not said because ofinteres.
ted or selfish motives, but through sympathy
At the close Of Gen. Hemphills speech the
chairman cordially invited all of the Con fed
crate veterans present TO repair TO the table,
and partake OF the dinner provided. We
went and found table loaded with every
thing to make up first class dinner. other
tables were equally we'll loaded for all others
present.
Twelve carcases were we'll barbecued by
Mr.. Joe Brown, Manager.
Every crowd. that came. large or small,
brought box or basket we'll filled with every
thing calculated to tempt and satisfy all ap-
petttes. The contents of several boxes and
baske cts were not touched,
After the large white crowd WAS we'll filled,
the negroes present, about 25 or 80 we're given
the remainder.
This report would be incomplete without
making mention.of one. to whom, in an espec.
ial manner, the credit Of the splendid success
of the occasion is due, while Others took an
yet they are free to acknowledge that he to
whom allusion il made, deserves the greater
praise. Mr.. E. w. Harper Is the man. he Ia
the oldest living son OF Maj. H. H. Harper
who was elected bv acclamation as the first
Captain of Co. 1. He contributed liberally of
his time and means TO the gr nd purpose of
making of the late reunion Of Co. /, a time OF
great pleasure not only to its few remaining
m mbers, but also to all others who might
honor the occasion with their presence
After the feast was over the crowd was In
vited to the stan.l and Hon. I. H. McCalla In a
few complimentary words introduced Hon
A. G. Latlmer who made an interesting and
Instructive political speech. He is we'll post
ed as to the public questions of the day and
was given marked attention.
Sheriff e. j. Lyon OF Abbeville was present
on that day shaking hands with his many
friends present
Messers j. X. Watson, r J. McNill and Rob
Mars OF Mt. Carmel we're with US for u day or
two taking in the reunion.
Mrs. Joseph Britt and heAson, DR.. j. B.
Britt, OF Wideman's we're foI2 several days
with the family OF Mr.. T. B. ClIskscales, son.
in-law Of the first named. On their return
home Miss Sue Lou Clinkscales went back
with them.
Miss Pearl Dean OF Leans came down about