The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-08-02

auspices of the Cotton Growers ASSo-
citation is now matter OF pleasant his
tory. The occasion was all that its
promoters expected and the response
on the part OF the people was indeed
gratifying. Bright and early on the
morning OF the 9th, signs OF activity,
could be seen, people from far ard
near were making their way to the
picnic grounds. Itwas indeed a man
Hesitation OF interest in the great cause
in which the people without regard TO
vocation are engaged. The business
men OF the town of Manning recogniz-
ed the Importance Of the occasion, and
being thoroughly in accord with the
grand purposes of the Association
closed their places of business to attend
the picnic and add to its success.
The spacious grounds surrounding
the home of Mr.. \. J. Tindal were Gov
cred with gay humanity. The people
assembled from all over the county,
and there were numbers from other
counties. \ party Of men from Berke-
lev and Williamsburg camped on the
hills of the Santee on their way to the
picnic, and they report that they had
the time of their lives. The Salem sec
ton of this county was well represent
ed but owing TO the tobacco curing
season many were prevented from at
tending. The crowd was the largest
we have ever seen gathered at q picnic
in this county. The grove and the
woods all the way down to the mill was
filled with people and we were told
that there were 1900 vehicles. when
people are scattered over such Il large
area it is difficult to estimate the num-
Der. but we have had considerable en-
perience along this line. and we have
no hesitation in estimating the crowd
at from $500 to $500.
There were present Mr.. James 4.
Hoyt of the Columbia State. Mr.. NJ. q:
Brunson of the Charleston News and
Courier and Hon. J. P. Gibson OF the
Charleston Evening Post. Mr.. Hoyt
estimated the crowd to be at least
2OOO," Mr.. Brurson's estimate was
.'250O,': and Mr.. Gibson's ''the crowd
was swelled to the tremendous proper
tions of 2OOO or 2500.' These gentle
men did not 60 out into the woods and
down to the mill pond, but depended
for their estimates on what they could
see from the stand upon which they
were seated.
Ii was big crowd of fun-seeking
and fun-having people. President +.
D. Hodge deserves credit for the sue
cess of this undertaking. He was tire
less in working to make 1t a success
and gave much of his time and labor
to that end. TO much praise cannot be
given to Messrs. 4. J. Tindal, G. Allen
McFa6diu and P. B. Minis, who worked
like Trojans. Mr.. Tindal deserves the
thanks Of vast multitude for giving
up his grounds and his home and for
his hospitable attentions.
The order of the day was music oy
the Manning brass band, and by the
way, these young men received many
compliments for the well executed
music they rendered, and the Claren-
don Cotton Growers Association is
deeply grateful to the young men for
their help on this eventful occasion,
plenty of iced lemonade. excellent
speeches, good dinner. served in regu-
lar picnic style. love making, hand
shaking, making new acquaintances,
and Joyous communion of neighbors
and friends. The ladies and children
were there enmasse. without them the
affair would have been like an egg
without salt and everyone of them,
Young and old enjoyed the day.
President Hodge, was in his glory,
be felt proud that his efforts were at
tended with so much success. He felt
that the people were aroused to their
own interests and this occasion only
proved they could and would respond
to call. Mr.. Hodge presided, and in
calling the assemblage together he
made brief but appropriate speech,
and then invited Rev. w. Z. Wilkins
Of Columbia to open the meeting with
PRAYER. President Hodge then pre-
sented J. H. Lesesne, Esq. to introduce
Hon. T. II. Weston, State Secretary OF
the Association, J. McSwain Woods,
ESQ.,, introduced Mr.. F. II. Hyatt the
Associations State Treasurer, Louis
Applet introduced Hon. John L. Nc
Laurin, and after his address a recess
was taken for dinner. One hour was
spent in enjoying the excellent dinner,
and the speaking was resumed. Rev.
r. a. Sublett introduced Mr.. L. d.
I L I
ton.
From all sections OF the county Pres
idept Hodge is being highly commend
ed for the grand success OF his nam.
moth undertaking. and we have nc
doubt that this picnic has had the
effect OF organizing Clarendon closer
together than ever before.
We herewith reproduce from Fri
DAYS News and Courier, Mr.. Mason {,
Brunson's well written account:
Manning July 2l.-Special: Claren
don county's Cotton Growers Associa'
ton is in dead earnest. It's member
ship consists of farmers large and
small, and of business men, too, who
are working just as hard for the success;
of the movement as arc the farmers
themselves. Today 4 grand basket rally
picnic was given by the Association al
the beautiful country place o.
Mr.. \. J. Tindal, six miles from Man
ming. and $500 of the best people o.
this prosperous county gathered to heal
the distinguished workers in the
Association, who had been invited tc
speak, and to enjoy at the same time
the many pleasures of Clarendon's joli
fcation day. The speakers certainly
had every inspiration to put forth then
best efforts. 1t was a fine day, u COO
spot in the fine oak grove surrounding
Mr.. Tiudal's home was selected for tho
speaking" and the audience was good
humored, and what is more, unusually
Intelligent. The attention paid the
speakers was complimentary. There
was no disorder OF any nature. Every
thing passed off pleasantly, and those
who took active parts in arranging fol
the picnic are to to be congratulated
upon the complete success OF the un
dertaking. Politics had no place II
the picture today. Straight cotton
talks were made, and these contained
information of value to the farmer.
During the Gay music was furnished
by the Manning Brass Band.
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