Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-04-10
ABOUT NEWBERRY.

A contributor to the anderson Gazette, writing
about things in our neighboring town Newberry,
sets down several paragraphs which we must copy
a good word, while passing, for artist-friend
DR.. KISGsAoRE and a brace of tributes to a clever
pair of "qud nuncs," whom it has often given us
"superior talents and cultivation" Of one, by the
way, the reader may find palpable inkling in the
poetry corner Of our first page, this week. we
like that "Quid-nunc' club-and, when the Mr.
ror comes, we oftencatch very agreeable andcha
ing reflections of the light it sheds upon the good
people Of sNewberry Then, we wonder II the
denizens thereof treasure the possession OF such
an institution in their midst? Hardly, for "a
prophet is not without honor, save in his own
country" But, here are the paragraphs:-
Returning by the Thespian Hall, which is well
fitted up, we turned into the studio of our friend
of long ago. DR.. Kingsmore, the most talented and
promising young artist in the South. Here We
fingered with friend, "a good art critic and ad-
mired the beautiful creations OF the Doctor brush
Landscapes and portraits met our admiring gaze,
upon every hand, and proved how thoroughly we'd
ded the Doctor is to his profession. he is for
tunate in having located in town, whose inhab-
itants are wealthy and highly educated, and polish
ed by European travel, and capable Of apprecia-
ting his genius In his portraits, the Doctor dis
plays two features of excellence, which are rarely
combined by the oldest and most gifted artists,
j. e., surprising accuracy in copying the features,
and most perfect finish. His portraits are very
expressive ana accurately colored; and being well
patronised he is destined to achieve the greatest
possible excellence in his profession.
Paving our respects to the editors Of the "Sun"
and "Mirron" we entered the hall of the qu,d
nunc club. This club is composed of gentlemen
of the first water and fine attainment Occasion
ally they have an extra night, when they not only
quaff aesthetic tea but also feast upon things good
for the inner man. The club cherishes Catholic
feeling for all who love art and attend upon the
ministrations of the beautiful Poets critics, dl-
vines, authors, and artists, known at home and
abroad do there congregate, and illustrate every
subiectby the pencil, brush and pen. There must
be an individuality, and refined exuberance, ever
peryading the assembling of those who sacrifice
lifelong, to the beautiful. We met but two mem
bers of the club Mr.. Mel, young gentleman
of superior talents and cultivation and the already
distinguished author of "Oliatta" and series Of
lyrics and heart utterances. Itwas dear delight
to meet our famed young writer, for he possesses
spell to bring back the memories Of the past
To-day the memories of years ago were called up;
when we enjoyed the most delightful intercourse,
and at the close of calm October evening, he
threw open the piano, and bore my soul Heaven
ward, upon the strains of some grand old Anthem.
As writer, the author of ssOliatta," is already
ranked among the first of the day, and happily
for him he has caught the keynote of this mystic
life, and hence,