Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-07-18
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

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Correspondence of the YorkvilIe Enquirer.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL,
ISL. ~ Rock HILL, s. c., July Is, 1s7S., T.
The weather for the past week or more has
been absolutely 80 very warm, that feeling
of lassitude pervades the human system to
such an extent as to render mental or manual
labor almost impossible. The farmers in this
immediate vicinity say that rain is badly
needed. The cotton is just beginning to fire
a little, and corn stands greatly in need of
rain. In fact, all nature seems to wilt and
wither under the scorching rays of the day
god. 4a. .tta
Notwithstanding the intense heat. the citi.
zens of our sister town, Ebenezer, gave bene-
6t to the Catawbs Rifles on Wednesday even.
ing. The company assembled there about
6 p. m., and paraded ed-going through theev
lutions and manual in most becoming man
ner. After the drill, each member repaired
to his assigned place for supper. After sup.
per, the entertainment commenced with se-
ries of charades. The actors and q, tr sses
we're the young ladies and gentlemen of Ebe.
nezer and the immediate Deig ghborhood. They
performed their respective parts in most
creditable and highly amusing style. The en-
tire evening Was most enjoyable one--a
complete succes-and / am proud to say that
to the ladies is the credit due for this most
pleasant and long to. aforementioned occasion.
| am told that the handsome sum of $50 was
realized, which will greatly relieve the 6nan-
cial embarrassment of the Catawba Rifles
especially those of the company who were 90
unfortunate as to lose their uniforms in the
recent FIRE. They deserve the countenance
and encouragement of every good citizen, as
the organization is composed of the best ma.
terial, having that pride of character, pure
nobleness of purpose and love of country which
has ever characterized the true and tried sons
of South Carolina. 1 must not forget to
mention the fact that the Rock Hill Silver
Cornet Band, composed most striking fea-
ture in the Ebenezer entertainment The
chariot, drawn by four stylish steeds, with
heads bedecked with little flags, moved and
seemed to keep time to the lively strains
Of music-all of which was very great at
traction to the spectators. The Band dis
coursed the sweetest and most inspiring Of
their music, thus rendering themselves, asever,
welcome on such occasions. Many were
doubtless made to feel that the Band Is indis-
pensable.
Captain Iredell Jones gave soirree, last
Friday, at his residence known as STRAW.
berry Hill" Lovers Retreat" Bachelors
or Widowers Haven" The evening was q
lovely moonlit one. The young ladies aud
gentlemen who attended, had most de.
lightful drive, by moonlight, of one, ,and-s-
half miles, Inspired by the loveliness of the
night, time passed pleasantly and swiftly by
too swiftly for those assembled. But such is
life. Such joys must have an end. 5 g,i,.fs.
One Of the newly finished store.rooms Of
R. Morrison is now occupied by ]. M. Howe
& Co., with full, new and complete stock Of
liquors, wines and cigars. I'D.
r. j. Hagans & Bro. have just received a
new and elegant billiard table, which will
tend greatly to relieve the monotony of our
town, and adding to its amusements, enable
many to while away the dull summer hours.
Mr.. Murray, gentleman from Charlotte,
now has thoroughly organized brickyard
near this place, and is making 16, 600 bricks
daily. The bricks are made by the newly
improved style Of machinery, and are pro.
nounced the best that are made. With these
oIicho Will po oulit tno st0Te houses OF MeS6r6.
Ivy, London, Roach and j. j. Hagins q
Bro.
The insurance companies have at last paid
up the policies, greatly to the relief and sat-
isfaction Of the insured. Those who lost their
houses now feel little more in the spirit of
rebuilding, though not dependent upon the
insurance for means.
Capt W. L. Roddy has been under the
painful necessity of having one of his horses
killed-it having ran away with wagon sew.
eral days ago, and fractured one of its fore.
legs.
The young men and ladies propose having
picnic on the banks of the Catawba, on
Wednesday, the 18th instant. 1t is destined
so be grand affair, and, doubtless, the last
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