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

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thronged with q delighted audience.
The new play-"R "Rank''-was we'll re-
oeived, and the efforts OF the artists
were rewarded by the warmest approba.
tion. Tonight, dramatization of
Wilkie Collins "New Magdalen" will be
givon, 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 oi
the highest commentator. The por-
traits exhibited by Miss Genie Orchard,
Mr. Albert Query and Messrs. Wearn
& Hix. attracted great deal of atten-
ton and admiration. The well-known
features Of several of our military heroes
we're 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 oom-
plete list published in yesterdays anil
to.day's PHGN1x The fair, notwith-
standing the scarcity of money, may be
regarded a SUCCESS, both as to the num-
ber of articleu 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 sx-
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 viii Danish our cares and unite
with you In the joyous hour of festival.
The Palmetto Sabre Club is banded
together, not as 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 armor.
went forth to battle, to save their coun-
try from impending ruin, Their pur-
pose was noble one, and, in this, we
strive to emulate their example. We
remember with pride the high claims to
true chivalry, which was once the dis
tinguishing characteristic of the aons OF
our proud Palmetto State. Now, as in
the past, We behold Oarolina'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
would contribute our mite to erect
bulwark OF public opinion. which will
preserve "the old land-marks." 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-
TIMES. Let as be mindful of our duty
to ouF State. Let US organize with de.
termined hearts to preserve our customs
and civilization. Let ns prove ourselves
worthy soma OF noble sires. Then. in the
language of the motto inscribed upon
our flag, "Resurgamns," "wa will rise
ngain."
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 aud pro-
fciency in the use of their fayorite
weapon.
The fair of 1878 closes tomorrow
All who can possibly do so, should at
tend today. The following is the pro.
gramme:
Gates open at o'clock A. NJ. From
10 till IL, contest in the arena between
tho 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 tbronged, while great num-