The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-13

thronged with delighted audience.
The new plsy-"Rank"-was we'll re-
ceived, and the efforts Of the artists
were rewarded by the warmest approba.
tion. Tonight, o dramatization of
Wilkie Collins "New Magdalen" will be
given, with Mrs. Watkins as Mercy
Merrick.
THE FAIR. - The very unpleasant
weather, yesterday morning, deferred
many persons from paying a visit to The
grounds. Some. however, braved the
weather and passed pleasant day. The
committees were all busily at work,
tasting, sampling and examining the
different articles. The specimens of
iron and wood work, exhibited by our
Columbia manufacturers, are matters of
the highest commentator. The por.
traits exhibited by Miss Genie Orchard,
Mr. Albert Query and Messrs. Wearn
&c Hix, attracted great deal of atten-
tion and admiration. The well-known
features Of several Of our military heroe 8
were faithfully portrayed. The exhibi-
tion, particularly in the household de-
partment, WAS very extensive, but We
will not pretend to comment upon or
enumerate them, but refer to the COM
plete list published in yesterdays anil
to-day's PHGN1x. The fair, notwith-
standing the scarcity of money, may be
regarded success, both as to the num-
ber Of articleH and the visitors in at-
tendance.
at IL O'Clock, the EdgeHeld Sabre
Club, under compand of President W.
T. Gary, formed in front of the main e1-
hibition building, and was formally re-
ceived by President Woodward.
President Gary said, in substance: The
Palmetto Sabre Club is complimented
by this warm Welcome. Our hearts are
responsive to your rendered hospitali-
ty. We feel that we are among friends,
and we will Danish our cares and unite
with you in the joyous hour of festival.
The Palmetto Sabre Club is banded
together, not ae political organization !;
nor are We marshaled for war; but we
have been organized for the good OF our
people.
In the darkness of the middle ages,
valiant knights, clad in glittering ar rmor,
went forth to battle, to save their coun-
try from impending ruin> Their pur-
pose was noble one, and, in this, we
strivei to emulate their example. We
remember With pride the high claims to
true chivalry. which was once the dis
tinguishing characteristic of the sons OF
our proud Palmetto State. Now, as in
tho past, we behold Carolina's fair
daughters cheering, by the charm of
their approving smiles, those of her
sons who have not, nor never can forget,
the past history OF our State. We
wonid contribute our mite to erect q
buiwark OF public opinion. which will
preserve ''the old landmarks" What
ever has this for its object we desire to
encourage, and it is for this purpose we
have come to our State Fair.
Virtue. honor and wisdom cannot be
ruled by corruption, vice and ignorance.
we are not OF those who despair. There
is just God, who presides over our des-
tlnles. Let az be mindful of our duty
to our State. Let us organize with de.
termlned hearts to preserve our customs
NuN SA'AhHosAous Aob 10 provo ourselves
worthy sons Of noble sires. Then. in the
language OF the motto inscribed upon
our flag, "Resurgamus," "we will rise
again"
Again We thank you for your welcome.
and you, sir, for the courtly manner in
which it has been extended.
Speeches and responses followed
The club will exhibit their skill and pro-
ficienoy in the use of their favorite
weapon.
The fair OF 1873 closes tomorrow
All who can possibly do so, should at
tend to-day. The following is the pro-
gramme:
Gates open at o'clock A. NJ. From
lO till II, contest in the arena between
the saddle horses From IL till 2, the
same between single and double harness
horses. At this contest the committees
will tie the ribbons.
The RAcEs-CRowDs IN ATTENDANCE.
The attendance at the rnoes, yesterday,
was unusually large. The grand and side
stands were thronged, while great num-
bers were on the track, gestioulating,