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Hampton Legion Sketches, The First Furlough ' Granted for Recruit. My brother, S. M. Walton of Ed field district, volunteered in Capt. M. Gary's Company B, Hampton's gion, when this was organized 1861. In April 1863, B. E. Nichols was captain, Gary being promoted colonel of the regiment. About t time the war department issued order to grant a furlough of 30 da to,every soldier in ranks who obta; ed a recruit for his command. I brother had been in service fr years and in every engagement th the legion had participated in a: was color bearer of the regiment the time. He had the honor and go< luck at the battle of Sharpsburg rescue the flag after several beare had been shot down and bring safely out of the fight. Capt. Niche son being at home on furlough at tl time I am writing of, I went to s< him and told him that I was not qui old enough to go into service, bi that if he would be sure to give n brother a furlough I would join tl legion anyhow as my brother's n cruit. The captain agreed to do ? and when he returned to the army accompanied him. We found the legion near Suffoll Va., the Yankees in the town and ou forces outside in line of battle. Cap Nicholson immediately reported t Col. Gary on arrival and stated hi agreement with me. The colonel reac ily consented and issued an order fo the furlough. It was soon in the hand of my brother and he was on his wa home for 30 days. Oh, those blissfu furlough days at home, when w were heroes in the eyes of the girl and the recipients of every goo? thing from the hands of the old peo pie. And Row we hated the shortnes of the time and had to return to duty corn bread and bacon, after devour ing the box of substantial edibles w< always carried with us. I was the first recruit to the legiot that a furlough was granted on-ii not the first in Gen. Lee's army. 11 appealed so forcibly to Col Gary thai 'he forthwith issued regimental or ders urging the men to obtain re cruits and get furloughs. Many avail ed themselves of this privilege anc the legion was greatly strengthened by the coming to it of fresh, nev, men. I could write many interesting ex periences during my term of sol diering from April '63 to April '65, two years of solid excitement and hardships common to us then, but space* forbids1. Yet, I will detail my feelings and experience as a 16-year old boy, the first time under fire : The first day I was in camp I heard the older soldiers guying some of the younger ones as to how they had acted in a recent engagement with the enemy. I just thought I could not stan? such guying; but my brother told me when he left me for home to put on a bold front and stick to my captain. The next day two companies of the legion were sent on picket duty, one being my company. When this detach ment got to the skirmish line the oth er company went into the rifle pits, while ours was put in reserve in a body of woods near at hand and con 'venient to a railroad cut. As the re lieving of the pickets by the other company was taking place the Yan kees commenced to throw solid balls and shells at us. This stirred us up and the men of our company did about pretty considerably in getting into that railroad cut. I thought to myself now is the time for me to show off my bravery; but for a fact I was so scared I could hardly stand; I managed to do.so though, until all the others had got in the cut and I was alone, then I leisurely walked in to it. The shelling was so great in my mind that I had my doubts of being able to stand it, but I said nothing, though shaking with fear and appre hension. Fortunately it did not last long. A short time afterwards, while in a quiet camp and I had become black and dirty, I was passing the captain, when he said to me: "Wal ton, I think you will make a good sol dier; I noticed that you did not seem to mind the shelling we got the other day." I replied: "The shot and shell Idid mot pay any attention to me, so I did not care to bother about th-m," but I was feeling one way and talk ing another. As I had shown a bold front at this time under fire I was free afterwards when we got into trouble to do as I saw best with myself and never was guyed about being excited. I do not mean to extol myself, but simply say as a fact that whenever our company was on a march I al ways started with it and was with it when it halted and was always on hand to obey orders. I do not know whether I ever killed a Yankee or not, I generally shot to hit and there were always dead ones in the direc tion I aimed. Our ranks are yearly getting thin !ner and as we approach the time for the last roll call our thoughts are of a happy reunion beyond the river, where there will be no more fighting and destroying of mankind. W. T. Walton. Johnston, S. C. Suggested Order of Business, Ridge Baptist Association, To fee Held With Speigner Church, (near Ward) August 25-26. First Day-Denominational Day. (Devoted mainly to the general in terests of the denomination.) 9:45-Devotional Exercises, T. H. Posey. 10:00-Enrollment of Delegates and Organization. 10:15-Recognition of visitors. 10:30-Introductory Sermon, W. S. Dorset. 11:15-Report on 75-Million Cam paign and Conservation Work, in cluding Stewardship and Church Ef ficiency, W.1 S. Brooke. 12:15-Benevolences:- Orphanage, Hospital and Aged Ministers, P. J. Quattlebaum. : 1:00-Adjourn for Dinner. 2:00-Song Service. 2:30-Missions,. State, Home and Foreign, W. S. Dorsett. 3:30-Education; Including Min isterial Education, Education Cam paign and Institutes, L. G. Mitchell. 4:15-Miscellaneous Business and Adjournment. Second Day-Associational Day. (Devoted mainly to Associational [nterests.) 9:45-Service of Song. 10:00-Reading of Minutes and Miscellaneous Business. 10:30-Religious Literature, Jas. M. Edwards. 11:00-^Evangelism, "Every One Win One" Campaign, H. B. White. 11:30-Woman's Work, J. L. Biers. 12:00-Sunday School, B. Y. P. U. md Colportage, G. M. Sexton. 12:45-Miscellaneous Business. 1:00-Adjourn for Dinner. 2:00Devotional. 2:15-Digest of Church Letters, jr State of Religion in the Churches, SV. M. Sawyer. 3:00-Public Morals and Law En forcement, R. H. Etheredge. 3:30-Laymen's Work, E. C. Ridgell. 4:00-Miscellaneous Business and Final Adjournment. Seasonable Household - Sug gestions. Wider skirts are being worn, some laving a decided flare at the bottom. Do not make your picnics too elaborate, then you will have them jftener. v Feed the turkeys in the evening if fou would have them come home to roost.' If the feet are tender and become swollen when much walking is done, sathe them in alum water and wear loose shoes. Do not let baby play with the soup ladle one day and punish him for it the next. Be just and consistent in /our commands. "A kitchen cabinet is all right but if I must choose between the two, ?ive me a high stool where it is handy," says one housewife. To remove ink, iron rust or mildew stains in a white garment, tie one tablespoon of cream of tartar in a bag and boil with the stained gar ment. Do not neglect to keep a bottle of iodine where it can be quickly reach ed in case of need and do not forget to use it when the need arises. It is good for red bugs. Nip some of the buds if you want large chrysanthemums; only one or two can be left to the plant if you wish the mammoth ones such as sold by florists. Tomato and onion salad makes a change in serving tomatoes. Peel and slice the tomatoes, add 1 very mild onion for every four tomatoes used, sliced very thin. Dress with French dressing and sprinkle finely chopped green peppers over the whole. The disagreeable musty odor of the hair is usually the result of im perfect drying after the shampoo. To prevent it, dry the hair as thoroughly as possible with towels, then fan un til perfectly dry. A good shampoo is necessary at least once a fortnight in summer.-Progressive Farmer. We Can Fit Your Eyes to Read by Mail. Send your name and address, your age, how long you have used glasses, if ever, and we will send you a pair of our gold filled glasses to try for 10 days, and if satisfied, send the Richmond Eyeglass Reading Co., $2.95. Will stop eyestrain. The frames will last you 10 to 15 years. The Richmond Eyeglass Reading Co., 1723 E. Main St., Richmond, Va PROGRAMME Woman's Missionary Union Auxilia to Ed ge fi eld As sociation, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 30 and 31, Moun tain Creek Bap tist Church. First Session W. 21., U. Programme; Mrs. J. L. Mims, presiding. Devotions-Miss Emmie Broad water. Song-"Jesus Shall Reign." Prayer. Scripture Message^-"Faith and Works," "Have Faith in God," "Faith if it hath not Works is Dead." Greetings. Response-Mrs. |Vbneri Broad water. Roll Call W. M. S., (Blackboard demonstration.) Conferring A-l Badges. v Reports: a)-Treasurer, Miss Kellah Fair. (b) -Chairman of Mission Study Mrs. Lovick Mims. (c) -Presidents of Divisions, Mrs W. B. Cogburn, Mrs. W. R. Barnes, Mrs. J. M. Bussey. Superintendent's Message-Mrs.; J. L. Mims. Association's Relation to Division, -Mrs. J. S. Harris. Special Music-Miss Margaret May Items of Interest from Chatta nooga W. M. U. Convention. Address-Mrs. J. L. Watson, Mis sionary to Brazil. Reading of Association Policy. Appointment of Committees on Time and Place; on Resolutions. Election of Nominating Commit tee. Yt Close by calling for passages oh Faith; Song; Prayer. Tuesday Afternoon Devotional: "Loyalty,"-Mrs. E. C. Asbell. Auxiliary Ideal aiid Motto. Roll Call of Auxiliaries. Conferring A-l Badges. Dedicated Lives -Why? (Two Minute Talks) : I (a) -Saved for Service in My Auxiliary-Miss Lucile Branson. (b) -Saved for Service in My|: Church-Miss Mary Frances Rush. (C)-Saved for Service to the Uttermost Parts-Miss Minnie Lee McKie. (d) -Saved for Service in My Community-Miss. Edith. Ouzts. "The Library Spirits?' playlet-by Bold Springs Y: W. A, Debate : "Resolved That the Spirit ual Development of the Boy is More Important than that of the Girl." Affirmative: Willie McManus, Wil liam Strom. Negative: Elizabeth Lott, Lillian Patterson. Report on Training School-Mrs. D. B. Hollingsworth. Talk on Training School-Miss Helen Harris. Report on Margaret Fund--Mrs. J. B. Kennerly. . Announcements. Song. Prayer. Second Session, Wednesday Morning (Sunbeam Programme.) Devotionals-Conducted by Sun beams of First Division. Lake Sunbeam Song-Little Stev ens Creek. State Motto:- Heb. 12:1-2, Isa. 6:3,-Cleora. Prayer-Bethany. Verbal Reports-With a song or recitation from each band. Conferring A-l Badges. Report of Sunbeam Superinten dent-Mrs. Tillman. Sunbeam Banner. The Story, of a Hymn-Martha Thurmond. The Responsibility of Leadership of Children-Mr. Orlando Sheppard. Exercises by Sunbeams of Moun tain Creek. Story Telling - Miss Florence Mims. Hymn-"All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name." Wednesday Afternoon. Song-"The Son of God Goes Forth to War." Prayer. Continuation of Reports of Stand ing /Committees. (a) -Literature - Mrs. A. . B. Young. (b) -Personal Service-Mrs. W. G. Wells. (c) -Hospital-Mrs. T. P. Sal ter. ( d ) -Orphanage - Miss Mamie Bussey. (e) -Obituary Report-Mrs. P. P. Doolittle. Report of Committee on Time and Place. Report of Nominating Committee, and Election of Officers. Adoption of Policy. Appointment of Standing Com mittees. , Reading of Minutes. Closing Prayer and Song. 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