The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-08-13

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marble in the world and put it bloc
upon block until it reached the bril-
liant heavens it would not be higl
enough to commemorate their mem
ory." Colonel Aldrich himself paid ,
high tribute to the noble women of thi
Southland.
If the times were to change and the
people and men of today were called
upon to face the question of another
struggle, not forgetting the sacrifices
that would have to be made, the terri.
BILE loss of property, the loss of lives
and innumerable other disasters, but
remembering that were it not done
that the names of Lee, Jackson,
Hampton, Kershaw, jenkins and a
host Of other heroes would be taken
from history and the fame that sur
rounds the soldiers and the women of
the Confederate war 1 woull nerve
my heart to the duty of the hour and
say we arc standing on the right, fire |!
AS long as you wear the name of Con-
federate soldier never admit it was an
error or a mistake that challenged fate
for our step. Colonel Aldrich con-
cluded his remarks amid loud and re-
peated applause.
AT the conclusion of this able and
interesting address, Gen. e. Irvine
Walker, commander of the Army of
Northern Virginia department and
formerly commander of the South
Carolina division, u. G. w., was intro
duced. He expressed great pleasure
in having an opportunity to again face
the veterans of the South Carolina
division, which, he said, was the
largest division in the entire South. He
referred TO the first reunion held seven
years ago when he became commander
of the division. There were only twenty
eight delegates present. Last year IN
Columbia, he said, there were enrolled
400 delegates. General Walker con-
cluded his remarks with glowing
tribute to the late Gen. Wade Hamp-
of the Army of Northern Virginia. He
then formally presented the gavel of
South Carolina division to his successor,
Gen. Il. w. Carwile, who accepted il
IN few but well chosen words. The
convention adjourned.
The second days reunion proceed
ings began at 10 O'Clock. Capt. r.. II.
jennings, a one-armed veteran, in the
absence of the chaplain, asked Gods
blessing upon the reunion. He prayed
that at each succeeding meeting the
veterans be more closely knitted to-
gether in the bonds of fellowship and
brotherly love, and as their ranks be-
come depleted those who remain will
be living eplstles of all that is true and
noble, and that they bring no reproach
upon the cause which is not lost.
Hon. James w. Austin, of Atlanta,
was then introduced to the audience,
and he delivered the speech to be
found elsewhere in our columns. Mr..
Austin is native of Greenville Coun-
ty, and his father and mother, DIR. and
Mrs. w. II. Austin, were among the
most interested listeners in the audi.
ence. He is grandson of DIR. Man
ming Austin, who commanded com.
pany Ill the Hampton Legion the first
year of the war.
The memorial exercises in honor
of Gen. Hampton followed, and the
memorial read by its author, Col. Jas
A. Hoyt, was unanimously adopted by
a rising vote. Col. Hoyt was followed
by Gen. M. G. Butler, wuo spoke ir
high praise of the lllustrious dead
Both addresses are printed in thii
issue.
Col. James Armstrong next address
ed the audience in general and th'
ladies in particular, and h,s witticism
kept them in roar of laughter. III,
spoke of his life of " single blessed
ness" and candidly admitted that 1
was not his fault. In his desperation
he appealed to the ladies to take pit,
on him, referring especially to tn
: pretty young lady sponsors and maid
of honor. He admitted that such
union would be an exemplification o
May and December. Butt" said (,ol
Armstrong, 81 repeat that if one o
, these pretty young ladies will take pit
on me and come forward L will gladl
J, commit my keeping into her hands"
, The words had scarcely fallen fror
3 his lips when Miss Gertrude Eppersor
of Sumter, sponsor Tor Camp Dick AT
derson, and bewitchingly. prett
? young woman, walked up beside him
. extended her hand and said: "Her
8 1 am, Mn Armstrong, will you haV
0 me?"
0 Col. Armstrong first turned as whit
4 as his naturally forid complexio
d would permit, then red and finally {
n blue rs an egg plant.
0 The audience howled, many pres
Il ing forward to extend their hands
Q congratulation, while the young lad
d looked into his face enjoying his col
Q fusion. Col. Armstrong was despe
1t ate.
d The crowd continuing to shout ar
l. applaud with one convulsive effort,
1t reached out and put his arm arour
her waist, and before che could 7
b, lease herself from his grasp, implant'
RS kiss on her left cheek. II was Tn,
\. somebody else's turn TO blush.
10 About two O'Clock the line of para
re was formed and marched down Ma
BY street to the park, where o delight
IN barbecue was served.
On The reunion convention adjourn
to sine die at @ O'Clock this evening eli
q harmonious session of two da,
1t. The election of officers resulted In I
ye unanimous choice of Gen. Thos.
by Carwile for division commander; G.,
he Zimmerman Davis, first brigade co
he ! mander; B. III. league, second brigs