The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-05-07
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An0ok'down. :,
That "Winnsboro follow" who wa,
Knocked down and dragged out in Co.
lumbia, few weeks ago, is said tc
have been a man from Chester.
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New Advertisements.
A Rare Bargaia-J. S. Counor.
Meeting of Winnsboro Lodge,
No. IL A. L. NJ. s.
1.-Two Valuable Books-J. s. Con-
nor.
Tar and Chairs--JohuM,Intyro.
New Bakery.- G. A. White.
The Firemen's Ball.
Friday last was the day appointed
for the Anniversary Parade aud Ball
of the Wiansboro Hopk end ladder
Company, But. tho. morning .daw.cd
dark and lowering, south wind was
blowing, and the rain poured in tor
rents. In vain hundred eyes were
turned to the arrow on tho steeple of
tho town clock; that. arrow, would not
move. "Oid Probabilities' was con-
suited, but he could or would give no
encouragement. a few Of tho most
sanguine, whose hearts were set on
the parade, still insisted that it, should
take place "weather or no." But by
one O'Clock the streets we're in such a
condition. that the parade was. im
practicable, and tho presentation Of
the Trumpet by the ladies, impossible.
These were therefore postponed till
this afternoon.
The next question was the ball.
The musicians had arrived, aud the
supper was already prepared. Be-
sides this, the weather never has beeu
known to be too inclemeut for young
people to enjoy themselves. 1t was,
therefore, carried tumultu ,usly that
the bail should take place. Fortu-
nately towards evening the arrow
shifted, and strong western wind
sprang up, which soon whiykcd the
clouds away to parts Unknown, and
dried The streets. tr consequence, at
an early hour, most of the young ladies
in toYn, with their escorts, mammas
and chapcroncs were assembled, every
one In high spirits, aud anticipating
joyous time.
a fioe string band Under the lead.
ship Of Richard Latta (colored), form
erly the leader of Latta's brass band
diseou sed the most cnlivening strains,
and soon the beauty and gallantry o:
Winnsboro were tripping merrily
through tho m.zes Of the dance.
Winnsboro has long been noted for
the beauty of its ladies, and fully
sustained it's reputation on Friday
evening. Some of our sister States
were well represented. Had VIC q
facile pen we might mako be6tting
mention of each of tho many bellies
there assembled; and our fashion edi-
tor might DO able to reduce to some
order the vision of silks, muslins,
laces, ribbons, founoes, &c., which
met the eye of the uninitiated in
those matters. But eye local'' was
dazzled and bewildered by the
array Of beatty and fashion which
met him as he entered the hall, and
lost his presence of mind irrctrieva.
bly,. He only RENE mbers that he was
in sort of paradise, where with lovely
h6uris, ho danced and. talked to the
sound Of delicious music. Kll seemed
happy, and the general determination
was
"We'l! take fight. towards Heaven to
And st' leave dull diNli earth ;1,' behind u.s."
We can make no disorimina
tion as to the charms of the ladies'
Each was a centre Of attrac
tion, and had coterie Of devoted at
tendants.
Blondes and brunettes were alik,
admired, and blue and black eye
alike played havoc. ....
"Thc soft black eye. the melting blue,
cannot choose between the two;
Hut that is dearest all the while, ~.
Which wears for mo the sweetest smile.
As b.ll is Of rare occurrence i,
Wihnsbo,ro, full advantage was take.
of the occasion, and dancing was pro
longed till long after midnight. Tb
general verdict was that the ball w
2 complete success. We wish. ,th,
fremen could have an .Anniversar.
Ball every week, and we could b
Shere every time.