The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-11-09
The Jueior at Anderson.

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During the past week. we the Junior
spent a few days very pleasantly, in our
neighboring village of Anderson, and
propose publishing few brief notes re-
specting our visit. :...j.: ,.... :!
Arriving by the cars, on Thursday af-
terhoon, we soon found nur ,Yay'to the
well-kept and libcrally patronized Hotel,
"Ihe*waTer1y House." how Under the
charge Of Mrs. Robertson, whose 'obiis-
ing disposition, and libcrality in provid-
ing delicacies and substantials for her
quests, have made this quites'a POPULAR
xnd attractive resort. ''"' -
: Acknowledgment company with friends is
We attended "' - = " -
:. THE cHARADEs AND SUPPER, 1
in the building, erected as the workshop
of the Blue Ridge Raildroad: The build
ing fs o commodious one and was filled
with the beauty and intelligence of An
dersoa and the surrounding country.
The performances were highly crcdita-
BILE to the actors on this Interesting occa-
sion; and eomrnanded the attertiQ,, Of
the'lafge audience throughout: At the
conclusion of the charades, an excellent
supper was served, consisting of every
thing nice; from roast pig and other sub
sraastials, to gipsy cake and kindred
delicaciss. The tsbles'~ere elaborately
and beautifully decorated, and were lib
orally provided. All had here dn oppor-
tun1ty of psrel,asipg something to f'iease
one's own fancy or that Of his lady-lloxe,
and at the same time contributing to the
fund of the H Farmers Association,"s to
which the proceeds of tire evening were
devoted, and which are to be'applied to,
the purchase Of Fair Grounds, and the
erection Of suitable buildings fofthe AS
sociatsoa:' The net proceeds from all
soutess smeountedta the hand!aemee n'!s!'' sum
, The Charades were under the direc-
ton of the ladies OF the village; assisted
by the following gentlemetf.- Maj w.
w. Humphreys, Messrs. w. J. Ligon,|
N. K. sullivan. S. NJ. Pegg, 2. \. Keys,
n. A. McCully, and others. r .r.,: -
+ On Friday morning we attended, IL
u: .,. THE r.1R ~ .fj
and received t,jg courtesics of the press,
from the cnregetieand efficient Secretary
and Treasurer, James "A. HQytFIsq Thc
exhibition of articles was held in the
same large structure in which the sup
fer and cliarades were given on the night
before, and presenSsl quite a cretlitable
display of the various articles Of domes-
tic manufacture, and of field crops. The
household department was well-fiied,
and in the way of domestic fabrics, there
gas quite handsome display of woolen
sover1ets, cotton counterranes, home
made jeans, and some elegant specimens
of Homemade silk, as s'towels, Eapdker-
chiefs, stockings &c. The various. arti-
cles of domestic manufacture reflected
great credit upon the industry, taste and
skill of the fair ladies of Anderson.
There was an excellent display Of the
various garden and field crops-the ex-
hibition of cattle hogs, and fowls was
ereditable-and that of horses cwas az
fine as any We have ever seen. The at
tendance was large, and represented ev-
cry portion of the District, and we think
that the officers of the association have
every reason to congratulate themselves
upon the Success of their efforts in the
way. 2f agricultural advancement. 1ss
%Kmong tho attractive articles upon ex-
hibition, We would make especial mcn-
ton of beautiful piece ofwork by Miss
Anna Simpsonof pendleton,-the Burr
Picture Frame, (which attracted much
attention and was very much admired.
The; oil painting of Mrs, r., w. Simpson
of Pendleton gave evidence of great skill
and taste in the fine arts. The pencil
drawing by girls, under twelve years of
age, showed aptitude in the use OF PEN
Gil, and careful teaching. ~" -.
{: ABBEvILLE ENTRIES.
Messfs." Seal, Sign & Robertson, cx-
hibited wagons and bEggies Of splendid
Workmanship; Their open: trotting
buggy received especial commendation.
hClarkson's Cotton Press, a model OF
which was on exhibition, obtained fa-
vorablc notice, and general approval
from the farmers 80. .,
Arioid's Safsty Driving Apparatus
was particularly recommended by the