The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-11-02
HONOR RCONFEDERATE DEAD
MONUMENT WILL STAND AS ME-
MORTAL TO THEIR VALOR.

MONUMENT WILL STAND AS ME-
MORTAL TO THEIR VALOR.
Beautiful Shaft Erected by Francis
Marion Bamberg Chapter, U. d.
c., Unveiled Last Thursday.
Last Thursday was Bamberg's big
day, and by many it was regarded as
the biggest day ever known here.
The handsome Confederate monu-
ment was fittingly unveiled in the
presence of a large and enthusiastic
crowd, all filled with spirit of love
and devotion to the Confederate he
roes and the cause for which they
fought. There were many OF these
old Veterans present who shared in
the happy exercises, the chief feature
of which was the inspiring address
Of Senator E. D. Smith.
Prof. J. Caldwell Guilds, head
master of the Carlisle Fitting School,
was the master of ceremonies. The
exercises were held at the court
house square, where the monument
stands, beautifully draped stand
having been improvised on the court
house steps. Everything was Con-
federate colors in Bamberg Thurs
day. The children of the school at
tended in a body, the student body Of
the Carlisle Fitting School were pres
ent, the Bamberg Guards in their
drab uniforms were on hand, and the
old Confederates with their yells were
the youngest and jolliest of the
crowd. Bamberg county, Barnwell,
Orangeburg and perhaps other coun-
ties were represented.
Senator Smith Speaks.
The Hon. Calvin w. Garris in his
Introductory remarks referred in an
appropriate manner to the efforts of
those who have made this work pos
sible.
Senator Smith was repeatedly in
terrupted by applause and cheers.
His chief theme was individualism
as opposed by imperialism, and In a
most convincing and pleasing man
ner he showed his audience how 1t
was that this was the real cause OF
the war of. secession. For about
forty minutes he spoke, reaching the
height of eloquence when referring
to the Southern women and the home.
He was well received and every one,
especially the veterans, were delight
ed with his speech.
Monument Unveiled.
After Senator Smith had conclud-
ed the cords which held the veil over
the monument were drawn by little
girls, dressed in red and white; the
band played Dixie" and the Bam-
berg Guards fred salute; this was
followed by a general Rebel yell. The
little girls drawing the cords were
Nell Jennings Bamberg, a grandaugh-
ter of Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg,
for whom the local chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
is named; Willie May Allen, Mary
Ann Bronson, Evelyn Brabham, a
granddaughter of Major J. J. Brab-
ham, signer of the Secession Or
dinance; Eugenia Beard, Mary Cleck-
ley, Rebecca Dickinson, Mary Lee
Grimes, Mildred Jones, Jane Rice,
Edna Spann, Mary Francis Walker
and Mary Williams.
The monument was then presented
to the authorities of the town by Mrs.
William P. Jones in behalf of the
Chapter of the United Daughters of
the Confederacy. This was responded
to in behalf of the town by B. D. Car
! ter, Esq, the secretary Of the Busi-
ness Mems League.
Immediately after the exercises all
of the Confederate veterans were the
guests of the U. D. c. at a delightful
dinner, served in the court house.
Many people also took their meals
there, helping to settle the small bal
ance still due on the monument.
The Monument.
Standing about 35 feet high on the
most prominent spot in the town,
one of the handsomest monuments
ever erected to the Confederate he
roes in South Carolina faces Bam-
berg's business street and also Rail-
road Avenue; it is in a position to
always command a view from the
business men and all passersby.
| NlSluS 11om o. Uf1SC dpout IL AOSS
high, granite shaft of South Caro-
lima granite runs upward for about
18 feet and then upon this is hand
some marble figure of a Confederate
private at parade rest; the figure was
made in Italy.
On the side looking toward the
court house is the inscription: Erect
ed by Fancis Marion Bamberg Chap
ter, 1911" On the south side is a
Confederate flag; on the west the in
scription "Lest we forget" The east
ern side is left blank for the present,
but the ladies of the U. D. c. purpose
at an early date to place bronze
tablet thereon, showing the names Of
all Confederate heroes who went from
Bamberg county.
Work Of the Women.
The work of erecting this hand
some monument is the result or un-
tiring efforts on the part of the wo-
men of the county. About 1902 an
association was formed looking to-