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ESTABLISHED 1844 The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. Win. P. GREENE, Editor. The Press and Banner Co. Published Every Tuesday and Friday Telephone No. 10. Entered as seeond-clata maSt matter at port office in Abherille, S. C. Terms of Subscription: One year $1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 Payable invariably in advance. Friday, May 10, 1918. MEETING OF THE VETERANS. We are giving elsewhere an account of the reunion of the veterans in Abbville. The account of Tuesday's meeting is taken from the +V* oconnnt r>f ureeuviiie mcwo auu mk uvw?... ~Wednesday's meeting from The State. These accounts furnish fuller information as to the proceedings than we would be able to j?ve. The people of Abbeville have greatly enjoyed the qoming of the old veterans. It is our purpose in next Tuesday's issue to publish the names of those veterans who attend/ ed and the names of those people who entertained them in their homes and elsewhere. We are sorry that the names of a great many-who attended only during the day, and who returned home at night, were not obtained. The list to be published will show that more than three hun, dred veterans registered with the Committee on Homes. It is believed that the whole number of veterans attending approached four hundred. ?hi v - a:*?: it win oe gr?mjriiij5 . ?,u uiuac jicvple who undertook to assist in entertaining these good visitors to know that they have stated on all occasions that the meeting in Abbeville was oneN of the most pleasant they have ever attended. One old veteran called us aside to say that if we heard of anybody grumbling about the way he was treated in Abbeville to report the matter, and he would have him lynched. The fine dinners served by the Daughters of the Confederacy on both days of the reunion added to the pleasure of the oia soiaiers. They greatly enjoyed sitting down together at the big tables and being served by the good looking women who were in charge of affairs. * ! To Capt. J. L. Perrin belongs a great deal of the credit for the sue-: cess of the meeting. He had his plans well made, and his committees of this size and we should give the meeting a success. Abbeville has just now found out what she can do in handling a crowd o fthis size and we should give the f. matter another trial. | ? J};jjv REUNION FOR YEAR | BROUGHT TO CLOSE (Continued from Page One) in Abbeville whose warm-hearted people are providing every comfort for the veterans. They are being |( taken into Abbeville homes, and giv i en the best there is to be had. Neat tables have been provided in a \ grove where dinner is provided for '' the old fighters. A military band is adding to the joy of the occasion, I playing the music that the old sol-! diers like. They are having a good r time, and, as usual, are enjoying 1 swapping reminiscenses. The ladies y of the city are present in large numjt bers and doing all th$y can for the guesta. V t i (Correspondent to The State.) Abbeville, May 8.?Following the concert of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry Band, the business meeting of the South Carolina Divsiion, United Confederate Veter? ans, opened in the opera house this morning with prayer by the Rev. G. r W. Swope. The roll call was called and 36 camps reported delegates , present. M. M. Buford of Newberry offered a resolution bringing up the Tillman resolution, which refers to the refunding of the war tax imposed on the people of the South. '' v- ':/ ' / . Just about the close of the war, W. A. Clark of Columbia, offered a resolution indorsing the Wilson administration and the secretary was instructed to send a copy to President Wilson, to the secretary of war and to the secretary of the navy. Resolutions were passed condemning the terrible, cruelties of the Germans on the civil population in captured territory. The McLaurin committee on penTKo nptisinn Oivna w cio v,v? uwuuvui board was reelected and consists of Carlton W. Sawyer,^ comptroller general; Capt. B. R. Flenniken, Dr. W. M. Weston, Col. W. H. Edwards and Col. R. J. Morris. Gen. B. H. Teague declined reelection as com-, mander of the division and was elected honorary commander for life. Gen. W. A. Clark of Columbia, was unanimously elected major general to succeed General Teague as commander of the division. Col. J. Fuller Lyon was electd to command the First Brigade, succeeding General Clark. Gen. C. A. Reed was reelected commander of the Second ' Brigade. After voting the following resolutions of thanks to the people of Abbeville the divisoin adjourned: "Resolved, That the thankg of the J South Carolina division of Confed' A A*A llflVflKtr I eraie veiciana uc anu ue uv>v?; | returned to the Chamber of Commerce and to the citizens of Abbeville for their generous hospitality I and delightful entertainment extend ed to the old soldiers, to the comI (mittees which planned and so effec, tively carried into effect the excellent arrangement for the comfort ( and pleasure of the veterans, to the press for courtesies, to the ladies who graced our reunion at all times, to the soldierly Boy Scouts, to the ^ owners of automobiles whose kindly ; attention has been very helpful to man tn flip railroad officials I for reduced rates, to the band and to all others who have contributed to the pleasure that the reunion has been to each one of our command." | The people of Abbeville and the various organizations of the city have worked so make the reunion a pleasant one for the old soldiers, realizing that for some it will be the last. It was an inspiring sight to see in the parade today the grey haired men with their banners flying, marching behind the khaki clad band that will soon be in France. The annual reunion ball was danced on the stage in the opera house, bringing to a close an enjoyable occasion. Annnal Ball. The ball Wednesday night was the crowning event of the reunion for both old and young. The dancing was done on the stage of the opera house, which had been cleared forj the occasion. The decorations werej profuse, the Confederate and Am erican flags being used, ' lne upera , House was filled with interested ( spectators and the whole made a scene long to be remembered. Th first half of the evening was 1 devoted to such dances a3 could be 1 enjoyed by the veterans, the ball op- 1 ening with the grand march and to ] the inspiring strains of the music the old men stepped out lively with their pretty sponsors, enjoying the pleasures of long age. The Virginia reel, square dances and marches were danced, the young ladies vieing with each other in giving the veterans a good time. Could the North have taken a look ahead and seen these men marching wi:h so much vim and vigor after fifty years, the government would have capitulated and peace been made at once. After the square dances the veterans joined the crowd in the audience and enjoyed seeing the bright and pretty girls and handsome men walz and trip the "steps" now so much in vogue. The contrast betwen the old and new was most interesting. The music for the occasion was puBq aoatd b Aq paqstmnj ' from Camp Sevier and the success of the occasion was due to the effi- 1 cient management of Chairman 1 Barnwell and his very excellent com- 1 mittee. 1 BAPTIST CHURCH I SERVICES SUNDAY In this age when faith is trembInig beneath the weihgt of awful events, when Christ is being assailed i by the atrocious Hun propaganda and the diabolical cruelties and in- j tBrf .T,',' j, ,W W Ccpyright Hart Scbai r*. iSSfc Along with wh* of them a week. Here's a sugges clothes: instead of i just step in here. You'll find a g] I d it'll take you onl You'll not only . money. - These suits are and finished. They Thel decencies of the unspeakable German, the pulpit cannot close eyes to the evident effects on those in the pews. To meet this emergency which is now world-wide, the pastor I has fhosen the following subjects which open the way to the testing 5f Christian faith. Morning, 11:00 o'clock.?"The Foundations of Christian Faith." There will be three competent judges to hear the evidence and pass judgment on its sufficiency. Evening, 8:30 (sharp)?"The Bush and the Book." The startling parallelism between the burning bush jefore which Moses was commanded to remove his shoes as he stood on Holy Ground, and the Bible will be nade plain. The old soldiers in our city and their recent convention linked to the general world condition creates a spirit of patriotism that should properly . find expression in the church 3ervice where the community's thoughts are influenced. For this reason there will be sung both religious and patriotic songs at the evening service supported by the pipe organ and several other instruments constituting an orchestra. This evening service will be one long to be remembered and an overflowing house is anticipated. Come early. Country people will have plenty of room near the church to tie their horses and park their acrs. Those who have the leaflets used at the recent rally on which is printed "The Star Spangled Banner* are requested to bring them. Don't iner Muz Wastel< jatless and meatless da^ ition that will eliminate naking several trips to a reat variety of models f: iii l cA.r/: nan ocnarr y a few minutes to pick ( save an hour or two of mad$ of fine all-wool h are guaranteed to give D L auseiiu The Home of Hart Sch* forget the hour, . 8:30 advanced time?and sharp. WILSON PROCLAIMS WEEK FOR RED CROSS I i President Officially Designate* Period of Work for Contributions to One Hundred Million Dollars War Fund. Washington, May 7.?President Wilson today issued a proclamation designating the week beginning May 20, as "Red Cross Week" and calling upon the American people to contribute generously to the second $100,000,000 war fund of the American Red Cross for the alleviation of suffering among the American troops in France and their dependents at home and among the fighting forces and civilian populations of the allied countries. The pro-j clamation follows: "Proclamation. "Inasmuch as the war fund of 1917, so generously contributed by the American people to the American Reel Cross for the administration of relief at home and abroad, has been practically exhausted by appropriations for the welfare of the men in our military and naval forces, and for the yet more urgent necessities of our allies, military and civilian ? * XL - 1 i. WHO nave long Dome me uiunt ui war. "And, inasmuch as the American Red Cross has been recognized by law as the instrumentality for war relief. _ Grwt Demands Met. > i' jss days rs, we ought to have^w i waste of both time an( tailor when you're read rom her & Marx )ut "your" style. time, but you'll save ibrics; skillfully design* you absolute satisfactio erg Me iffner & Marx Clothes "And inasmuch as the year of oui own participation in the war has brought unprecedented demands upon the patriotism and liberality oi mri/lnrtf +V?o no^OQQi, pcupic anu lUauc vtiuvuv vuv ?<vw?w. ty of concentrating the work of relief in one main organization which can respond effectively and universally to the needs of humanity under stress of war. "And, inasmuch aa the duration of the war and the closer and closer co-operation of the American Red Cross with our own army and navy with the governments of our allies, and with foreign relief organizations have resulted in the discovery of new opportunities of helpfulness under conditions which translate opportunity into duty: "And, inasmuch as the American Red Cross war council ana lis commissioners in Europe have faithfully and economically administered the people's trust: Week of May 20. "Now, therefore, by virtue of my authority as president of the United States and president of the American Red Cross, I, Woodrow Wilson, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 20, 1918, as 'Red Cross Week,' during which the people of the United States will be called upon again to give generously to the continuation of the important work of relieving distress, restoring the waste of war, and assisting mainte nance , of the morale of our own troops and the troops and peoples of our allies by this manifestation of effort of sacrifice on the part of those who, not privileged to beaj 4^ m.j ID' h*# si n '- * jS Bl g^ I io IM M asteless days; seven i money for you in BB y for your spring suit, HB - <u H ''SH ' I ->?- 'V A * r BBS about $iu.uu in real ? ed; carefully tailoredgj >n in every respect I ^1 1 r. to. I w II yjT - BI HH arms are of one spirit, purpose aH^E t determination with our warriors. "In witness whereof I have he^^H : unto set my hand and caused H seal of the United States to be HHH fixed. B "Done in the District of CoIi^^^h bia this 4th day of May, in the of our Lord one thousand nine h^^^H dred and eighteen, and of the in^^^H p pendence of the United States , America the one hundred and foi^HB second. (Seal.) (Signed) Woodrow WilscjB^H "By the President?-Robert > iHh sing, Secretary of State. t ~ "^T Mr. and Mrs. R. 6. ' Hageh Prosperity, were here attending Confederate Reunion. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Btanchett ^ERB family of Nation, spent Tue?H9 with Mrs. Lester Cann. Miss Mary Lawson Link home from her school in county, where she has been teac^Hj^H the past winter. The assistant editor of The dium reports seeing three suns ^Hj^K day last week on his way from btville to Greenville. What was^^^^| brand??Newberry Observer. Abbeville is playing the host to the Confederate vet^^^^H this week. And Abbeville fectly at home when it comes|^HH entertaining?Greenwood Jour^^^^B Mrs. Seawright of Columbii^^^^H visiting her sister, Mrs. Fanme^H^^H SH ' ~ . 9 B