Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-08-26
The Cavalry Reviewed by tho Governor.

Thursday was the great day of the
encampment of the volunteer cavalry
at Camden. The staff correspond
ent of The State writing from Cam
den, August 13, says:
With the arrival of the Governor
and party the festivities of the day
began in earnest. The special train
which arrived here at 1915 a. m.
was made up of four coaches--com-
ing over the Seaboard Air Line-and
every coach was we'll filled. just as
the train pulled in the Kershaw
Guards fred II volleys as the Cove
nor's salute, and as soon as the bat
TALON could be formed the line of
march was headed for the Workman
house, where the distinguished party
lis staying. The battalion was formed
of the Kershsw Guards, the Cheraw
Guards and the two companies from
Columbia, the Gov ernor's Guards
and the Richlsnd Volunteers. Capt.
Rembert, of the Governors Guards,
acted as major.
The staff officers who came with
the Governor were: Adjutant Gene
raj Frost, Assistant Adjutant Gene
raj Patrick, Col. r. T.. Jaynes, Col
r. J. CAN'T, Col. E. B. Clark, Col
Il. Y. Williams, Col. J. B. Towill,
and Capt. Guignard, U. S. A. Those
of the staff who met the party here
were: Lieut. Col. w. G. Smith,
Lieut.. Col. August Kohn, Col. r. w.
Hunt and Col. Altamont Moses.
Gen. Willie Jones brought with
him his aide, Capt. Geo. b. Thinner
man, and met here Majors Drew and
Newnham. The party was met at
the depot by tremendous crowd of
citizens in general and by the recep-
tion committee in particular.
Some of the finest turnouts in the
State are to be found right here in
Camden and every one was out
spick and span to help carry the
party up town. The Governor was
taken in the first carriage with
Speaker of the House M. l.. Smith
and two others of the committee.
The second carriage was occupied by
Gen. Jones and Col. Boyd, of the
first regiment.
After a short rest at the hotel the
party proceeded to the camp, where
they were met by Col. Sparkman.
A tour of the camp was made and
as each company was passed Gov.
Hayward shook the hand of each
and every man in camp. WhAn he
reached his old company, the Com
bahee Mounted Riflemen, from which
he has but recently resigned, he was
heartily cheered by his old comrades
and had some pleasant chats with
some of them. He accepted an invi-
tation from the captain and will be
with them at supper tonight at their
camp mess. When the company of
regulars was reached the Governor
was again heartily cheered.
From the camp the party was
taken to the Camden Country Club
at the polo grounds and some re-
freshments were served.
The Columbia companies were
marched directly to the camp, where
they were entertained with the other
visiting companies. Capt. Rembert
brought about as men in the Cover
nor's Guards and Capt. Haskell has
about 80 in the Richland Volun-
teers.
Immediately after breaking ranks
the visitors sought the opera house,
where the dancing was being held
and there they met all the young
ladies and ever since merry and
pleasant time has been had.
The dinner was the feature of the
day. 1t was served at the Workman
house, where the party stopped, and
was surprise to everybody for the
completeness and splendidness Of
menu and service. Shortly after 3
O'Clock the party assembled at the
festive board and it was after s when
they got away and then in order that
the Governor might keep his appoint
ment to address the large crowd in
waiting. Col. Sparkman and staff,
besides the Governor and staff, Gen.