The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-08-29
EAST END.
What "M" Sees and Hears on His
Ronnds I'm Country and In Town.

1sonnos IN onASAS SA" ~ AS""s
AIRED LETTER DAY FOR ABBEvILLE.
Last Thursday, August %, 1906, was "Ret
Letter" day for Abbeville, the occasion beinl
the unveiling OF the Confederate Monument
epoch in the history OF our city.
The day arose threateningly with low
murky clouds floating through the sky, bu
the rain was withheld and the clouds only
served as partial covering from the rays o
Long before the hour announced tor the
unveiling OF the monument, crowds " ere
pouring In from every avenue to the city
until the public square was filled with 8
suthtng mass OF human beings watching and
waiting for the hour TO arrive. when the exer
cises would begin.
Soon the sound OF martial music was heard
and all eyes turned to the upper part OF the
pany Of Is young ladies uniformed in white
with red sashes, upon each OF which was
written the name of the State the wearel
r. presented. These were preceded by the
officers Of the day and the First Artillery
veterans brought up the rear under com
mand OF that gallant and brave officer, j
Fuller Lyon.
As the column neared the Monument the
Band struck up Dixie causing the "old rebel
yell" to be given Justify.
This parade marched II and encircled the
monument when the exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Preston B. Wells OF the
Methodist church. after which Mrs. Lucy
Chapter OF the U. ID. C's was introduced and
standing upon the base Of the Monument she
presented II TO the city in q graceful and
earnest manner In few we'll chosen words
appropriate to the occasion.
DR.. g. A. Neuffer was then introduced and
In happy style and appropriate remarks
received the Monument on behalf of the city
Then It was that Miss Mary Klugh and Miss
]. 9. Klugh and Mr.. Charlie White OF this
city pulled the strings that unveiled the
Monument, and the Is young ladies repre-
senting the 10 States sang that beautiful pa
triotic air "The Bonny Blue Flag" which
called forth lusty cheers.
The exercises around the Monument being
over the crowd moved TO the band stand In
the pretty shaded park just In front Of the
Eureka hotel Gen. r. K. Hemphill was then
introduced and entertained the crown in his
usual happy and humorous style. The
Veterans always listen to Gen. Hemphill
with untiring interest.
Miss Jessie Boyce OF the Classic City OF Due
West was next introduced and in most
eptitled the Conquered Banner" which she
rendered most touchingly. Miss Boyce is q
fine elocuttonist and her recital called forth
loud and continuous applause.
Capt. Armstrong OF Charleston the Orator
OF the day was next introduced and as he
came forward was greeted with prolonged
cheering Capt. Armstrong is an eloQuen l.
graceful and fluent speaker and this address
on this occasion claimed the earnest attention
OF his hearers. He complimenled the ladies
and City OF Abbeville very highly. also paid
honor to the Veterans. Capt armstrong won
the hearts OF bis hearers, and his fine address
will lipger long IN the memory OF those who
had the pleasure of hearing him.
ans were invited to the Court House where a
sumptuous repast was n waiting. In speak
ing OF the dinner an old Veteran said TO US
~ have attended many reunions in different
Cities, and big ieasts, and baneuets, but the
spread furnished by the ladies OF Abbeville
surpassed them all, really, think the good
ladies OF Ahbevills eXcelled themselves on
this occaslon", The Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy have q great deal TO be thankful for,
cuiinstion S Of their untrine % energy, ere nA ana
earnest efforts, crowned with such grand sue
cess on this glad day OF jubilee and they
deserve, and have the hearty congratulations
Of the old Veterans, as we'll as OF the people
Of A bbeville County.
This beautiful monument stands aa q
silent pointer to the memory o. the Con ieder-
ate Soldiers those who have "passed over the
river, and now rest under the shade of the
!rees" as well as those who STs on this side Of
he river. and whose locks are whtened by
he SHOWS OF many winters and who will soon
DIN their comrades on the other shore II also
oerpetuates their memory down the vista of
lm6 10 Bou6tdGlous y6L 10 COME, anu l6sl but
,ot least as we look upon 1t we shall ever
remember the self sacrifice and noble deeds
If the women OF our South Land God bless
hem one and all is the language OF the Con-
ederste Veterans all over this beautiful
Music was furnished by the First Artillery
Band OF the U. 8. army which was furnish ed
oy the Secretary, OF war at the request OF
Aiken. This Is said TO he the
inest band In the Unite j States, and Judging
from their fine music while here we would
heartily concur In the opinion and physically
We have never seen finer set Of young men
b andsome in appearance@=Soca and genial
In manner by which tney entirely won the
praise and good will OF our people.
In the afternoon match game OF ball was
played on the Ab6eville diamond between
Green wood and Due West in the presence Of
a large crowd, the game was hotly contested
from start to finish and wound up 6 10 4 In
favor of Greenwood whose team played only
8 INNINGS being ahead they refused the 9th
and last inning.
The Band introduced the crowd with thrill
ing and soul inspiring MUSIC whose sweet