Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-06-10

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Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, June 9TH, 1875.
Monday evening of last week was an occa-
sion of unbounded enjoyment to the pupils of
Mrs. Strobel's school. Elaborate prepara-
tions had been made for the crowning of their
Queen of May, and in this delightful work
did they enter with all the zeal and enthusi'
asm of their happy hearts. Her Majesty was
attired with great beauty, and received the
honors showered upon her with exceeding
grace and dignity. Handsome decorations
ornamented the hall of the Female Academy,
where the royal entertainment was held. A
portion of the floor was elevated and carpeted,
which, together with the wreaths and gar
lands of evergreens that hung upon the walls,
made the place to correspond with the
character of the brilliant event that ensued.
The exercises of the evening were introduced
by a song from number of young ladies.
Then followed dialogue, which was admir-
ably rendered. This was succeeded by the
crowning of the May.Queen. The Maids Of
Honor, and Fairies, all of whom presented a
charming appearance, wed with each other
in bestowing honors upon their Queen, who
in turn performed her part handsomely.
Among the little misses who acted their parts
so we'll, was Esther Clubhouse, the daughter
of one of our highly -esteemed and prominent
merchants. Though only six years of age,
she delivered her piece with so much empha-
sis and expression as to receive considerable
applause from the audience. Did space per-
NIT, it would give me great pleasure to allude
to several little misses and young ladies who
won brilliant honors in placing upon the fair
brow of their chosen Queen the howery wreath
of her authority. The entertainment closed
with dance, which was greatly enjoyed by
both participators and spectators.
The Southern Life Insurance Company has
been represented here for several days by Mr..
Miller, of Augusta, and Mr.. Truetlen, of Co.
lumbia. They organized board composed
of number Of our prominent citizens, who
will take charge of the affairs of the Company
at this place. J.J. Mcclure, Esq, was chosen
President of the Board; G. S. Brice, Esq,
Vice President E. 4. Atkinson, Esq, Secre-
tary, and Giles J. Patterson, Esq, Attorney.
The following gentlemen constitute the Exc
cutive Committee: Messrs. j. H. Smith, j.
S. Wilson, Joseph Wylie, I. L. Clubhouse, j.
w. Wilkes, Robert Hope and T. S. Mills.
The Company promises that all money OBJ
tanned from the payment of premiums on pol
icies taken at this place, and issued by the
Southern Life, shall be invested here. Its
representatives are even now thinking of
erecting handsome building at the corner Of
Main and Centre streets.
Trial Justice Sanders united in the bonds
of holy matrimony, couple in low life on
Thursday. A desire to witness the perform
ance of the ceremony by our youthful justice,
occasioned the presence of considerable
number of spectators. Their opinion was
that he could tie the matrimonial knot just
as tight if not as we'll, as parson could.
He only needs experience to arrive at perfec-
ton in joining couples in vincuh matrimonii.
Mr.. ]. M. Ivy, of Rock Hill, paid our town
a flying visit last week, with the view of buy
ing large lot of cotton, held by parties here.
He effected :.e purchase, and then went on
his way rejoicing. Mr.. Ivy is a gentleman of
sense, shrewdness and wealth, and when these
elements are combined, man of power is the
inevitable result.
The members of the Methodist Sunday
School, with their invited friends, spent de-
lghtful day in the woods, at Lowrysville, on
Friday. The train, which left the depot at
nine o'clock, was filed with pleasure seekers,
who were brimfull of joyous expectations.
The scene of festivity was reached after
brief ride, which was greatly enjoyed by all,
especially by the Juveniles Considerable dis
appointment was experienced in not finding
upon the grounds the party from Yorkville,
who were expected to share in the pleasures
of the day. The place chosen for the picnic
did not possess an abundance of shade, which
inclined number of young ladies, who were
careful about their complexions, to remain
good portion of the time, in house that was
near by. They were joined by young gentle
men, who, upon this occasion, were equally
afraid of ths sun and in spelling matches,
and other happy ways, did the party within
doors find unalloyed enjoyment. Those who
were willing for Old Sol to look upon their
faces, sought the shade of such trees as the
place afforded, and iu the playing of games,
drank to their hearts content of the pure
fountain of happiness. But picnic pleasures,
alas, have an ending. The lengtheuing shad-
ows of the evening impressed upon all the
propriety of turning their faces in the direc-
ton Of
"Home, Sweet Home"
The train, which was in waiting, was soon
filed with merry throng, who, in short
time, arrived safely in town.
As the train on the railroad to Yorkville
was approaching Chester on Friday, car
load of cotton was discovered to be on fire.
The fire was speedily extinguished, and re-
suited in but little damage.
The StonewaIl Fire Engine Company ap-
peared upon the street, with their engine and
hose, on Friday afternoon. They halted for a
time in front of Mr.. Schorb's photograph gal
lery for the purpose of having their "picture
TAKEN" After the shadow had been caught,
and pronounced very good, the Company
spent some time in throwing streams Of water
to tho orpot deliyht of many SPECTATORS