The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-02-19
lFoR TIE HERALD.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S. c.,
February. 1873,

MOUNT PLEASANT, S. c.,
February, 1873.
Mr.. EDITOR We have fully come
in for our share of cold weather, which
has been the severest experienced in
! this section for a number of years
not only bitter cold, but Of a longer
continuance than any spell most CT US
can remember. AS a consequence,
our Truck Farmers began to be very
uneasy, and to wear rather lugubrious
faces, but, though the early Peas
which had ventured above ground
! have been cut down in some cases, it
is not believed that any very serious
or permanent damage has been done
so early in the season, and the fact of
the cold occurring so soon, induces
the hope that the greater proportion
has already come, and that chances Of
favorable Spring are to be looked
for. This is a desideratum "greatly
to be wished" and would do much to
enable vegetable growers to make up
/ the losses of last season, the results of
which we're not encouraging, especially
to an enterprise almost in its incipien-
cy.
| have not heretofore mentioned
the improvements effected by the pro-
prietors Of "Fogarties Book Deposito-
ry," in the Bend of King Street.-The
great resort of the ladies, and of many
who have the time to avail themselves
of the facilities and accommodations
furnished by the courteous gentlemen
who conduct the business.
The store has been heightened sey-
enty feet, with skylights above, which
last arrangement has greatly aided in
lighting the buildings great help to
the readers whose eyes want aid, and
improving the effect of the whole
The Circulating Library has been re-
moved to the rear, is well supplied
with all the newest publications of the
day, and is well patronized, especially
by the ladies. The tables supplied
with all the leading magazines, offer
very tempting inducements to spend
an spare hour. and in the constant
stream of visitors many opportunities
occur of meeting with acquaintance
from various sections of the country,
and in forming pleasant associations
with new ones.
On the second fcor are the rooms
Of the "Pro. Episcopal Society, for the
Advancement of Christianity in So.
Ca" J." in which the Library is located.
This is very old and valuable Socie-
ty, we'll known and justly popular
throughout the State, which has done
much in former years, and yet in re-
duced means from the results of the
war, is doing great deal, and work
ing nobly in building up the waste
places of Zion.'
On the third floor the "Clerical
Union" have their neat and comfort.
able apartments, where the clergy Of
all denominations hold their weekly
meetings; a pleasant interchange Of
good feeling and brotherly association,
which must do much to deYelope a
true Christian spirit and charity.
The Messrs. Fogartie seem to be-
lieve in the efficacy of Printers Ink,
to judge from the long advertisements
I observe in your paper and several
others. The stock of miscellaneous
publications is very large and varied,
and ample arrangements effected for
supplying any works which may be
needed, and all the leading American,
English and Standard Books.
| There are three Stores under the
"Masonic Temple" instead of two, as
stated in my former letter; the mid
die one being occupied by Messrs.
Melchers & Muller, and neatly ar
ranged for Dry Goods.
The large red Iron Front Store Of
Mr.. J. W. Linley, which he has SO
appropriately arranged and fitted up,
in King, near Cumberland Street, ap.
pears to draw largely, and evidences
that he lis at home" in his vocation,
as well as courteous and attentive tc
his visitors.
Yours truly,
+ KAPPA.