The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-08-06
HARVEST FEAST OF THE ORANGES.

The Harvest time is certainly being enjoyed
by the different Oranges throughout the Coun-
ty, for this is to them time of particular
rejoicing on account of the present dawn of
prosperity in the way of good crops.
Town Creek Grange No. 215 took advan-
tage of the good season and fair weather, and
gave a feast at Concord Church, about three
miles above town, on Friday last. Quite
number of persons were present to hear the
addresses which were to be delivered, and en-
joycd the feast afterwards The speakers
stand was situated in the oak grove on the
right of the Church, and at about III o'clock,
Larkin Newton, Esq, the Chairman, intro
duced as first speaker Maj. Thos. B. Lee, who
delivered an address rcpete with agricultural
information. R. w. Simpson, Esq, was next
introduced, and in we'll delivered speech set
forth the advantages in belonging to the
Oranges, and the benefits to accrue by banding
together in way of procuring cheap supplies and
cheap transportation. Capt. James A. Hoyt
was next introduced, and in fitting and ap-
propriate address, showed the mental moral
and social advantages to be derived from be-
longing to the Oranges. After these addresses
were delivered, Hon. J. S. Murray was called
upon. and said that he was an outsider, not
belonging to the organization, but he was well
aware that great and important benefits would
accrue to all those in its ranks and he said that
all should belong to it in order to better their
condition. James L. Orr, Esq, was called
upon, but declined on the ground that it was
growing late and that he was not we'll versed
in the objects of the organization. Dinner
was then announced, and all parties repaired
to the table in the grove below the Church,
where nice repast awaited them. After dim
ner pleasant companies sat under the trees
and discoursed or cooled themselves at the
spring. All left in the evening we'll pleased.
Town7ille Grange, No. 176, also gave I[ar-
vest Feast, at Townvile, on Saturday last,
which was indeed most pleasant affair. Par
ties from this place went out early in the
morning, and arrived at Townville about TO-!
o'clock, at which time large number of peo-
pie had already assembled. About II o'clock
the Patrons of Husbandry formed in procession
at the school house, and marched to the Church,
where they halted opened ranks and marched
in inverted order into the building The eX-
ercises of the day were then opened with pray
er by the Rev. E. F. Hyde, after which the
speakers were introduced by the Chairman,
Capt H. r. Vandiver, in the following order ::
Col. J. w. Livingston, John S. Werner, Esq,
and Capt. James A. Hoyt. The first two gen.
tlemen were from Oconee. The addresses
we're delivered in clear and forcible style,
impressing the audience with the earnestness
of the sentiments expressed. After the speak
ing cloths were spread in the grove opposite
the Church, and soon dinner was announced
and partaken of with good appettes. After
dinner the young people repaired to some of
the adjacent residences, and Thiled away tn the
afternoon in the pleasures of the dance The
citizens of Townville have always been noted
for their liberality and hospitality, and GER
tainly on this occasion they evinccd those
qualities in the highest degree, Every. one
left in the evening we'll satisfied, and wished
those pleasant times would come round once
more.