Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-08-26
wALHALlA. sourM oARoL1NA. AUG. 90. 1905.

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committee, Capt. Foster, the instruc-
ting officer, Capt. Bennett and Lieuts.
Smith and Sasillak of the regulars,
Capts. Haskell and Rembert of Co
lumbia were at the table amid flowers,
fruit and flags and a sumptuous
dinner and jolly good fellowship was
enjoyed.
AT s O'Clock Gov. Hayward went
up on the second story piazza and
there addressed the 1900 or 1900
people who had come to hear him.
He made a rousing good speech, and
though it drizzled all the while every
one stayed and yelled with all their
might for him to continue when he
had ended.
In the course Of his speech he paid
some nice and deserved compliments
to the people of Camden and to the
cavalry both of to-day and of the
past which has always figured promi-
nently in history.
Hon. M. l.. Smith then introduced
Adjt. Gen. John d. Frost. who made
a good talk on military affairs which
was well received.
He was followed by short talk
from Col. Robert CAN'T and then
Miss Daisy Pierce, of Kershaw, who
was introduced by the Governor.
The speaking was closed by Mr..
Smith, after DR.. Sawyer had made a
few witty remarks.
AT 6 O'Clock the visiting party
went to Monumental square and
there, before the manoeuvers planned
for the cavalry, witnessed the regulars
do their fast tent pitching. 1t took
them just FIVE and half minutes to
put up their tents and take them
down and load them on the wagon
awaiting. They were cheered for
their good work.
The regiment of cavalry was lined
in the middle of Laurens street, in
! single file and with the escorting
,, companies, consisting of Kershaw
Guards, Governors Guards, Richland
Volunteers, Cheraw Guards and
Liberty Rifles, made a long line.
The reviewing party made tour
of inspection in front and in back
of the line. Then the review by
the Governor took place. 1t was
drizzling, but the tremendous crowd
stayed through it all. The review
ing party took their stand just in
front of the Dickinson monument
and the regiment of troopers and
the escort led by the First artillery
band passed in review before them.
Gov. Hayward, Gen. Jones and Adjt.
Gen. Frost were just in front of the
rest of the party. The battalions
were commanded by Major Ellerbe,
Capt. Kollock and Capt. Spivey and
the escort by Capt. Rembert, all
mounted.
Features of the evolutions were
the fine mounts furnished.
The infantry escort was oheered
in great style as it passed the re-
viewing station.
After the Governor had taken
supper with his old comrades of the
Combahee Mounted Rifles he Joined
his party and attended the big mill
tary hop which is in progress at the
opera house.
1t is beautiful sight to look in on
the lively scene at the ball room, SOL
diers and citizens mingling as Caro-
lima cavaliers with the very best of
South Cardinals fair daughters. 1t
is fitting end to a great day in a
great and hospitable town.
Col. Sparkman may well feel proud
of his men for the marked improve
ment shown, and Camden should
ever be remembered for her hospi-
tality shown to-day.
With drilling and dancing, recep-
tions and reviews,b base ball and balmy
evenings, the gay crowd at Camden
is passing fine time. Every minute
of the day and till late at night is
taken up with duties at camp, all of
which prove of interest to the
visitors.
The central committee has been
hard at work and has made things
merry for everybody.
Col. Sparkman is strict command