Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-11-06


One of these-really work of art-depicts a
scene in Napoleon's retreat from Moscow, rep
resenting veteran supporting the dead form
of young officer on the deserted battlefield.
A crayon drawing by Miss Jennie o. Barbour,
representing lady on horseback accompanied
by her pet dog; and a. fruit piece in pencil
drawing by Mrs. R. B. Lowry were also fine
specimens Of skill. We were attracted by
eight pieces, labelled "a collection Of drawings
by girl 1G years old.'' Upon the merest
glance we were about to pass them by, remark
ing to our companion, likewise reporter
and skilled in the fine arts, that they were not
drawings, but prints or Autographs. In this
view our friend coincided, when gentleman
who overheard our remarks, stepped up and
assured us that they were bona fde drawings,
by his niece, Miss Jennie Hemphill, and that
she is now only 16years old, and that she made
these drawings when she was much younger.
If such is the fact, we have only to say that she
possesses power over the pencil that no one
else has ever been able to WELD, and we make
this statement simply to draw public attention
to her rare ability. In the department OF fine
arts-for we know not where~else to assign
twas a hunters horn, on which was dis
played the work of true artist. Carved on
the upper part as it hangs suspended from the
shoulders, is a representation OF Adam and
Eve in the Garden of Eden; on one side
lady and gentleman riding on horseback, and
on the opposite, fox chase with pack OF
hounds in full pursuit of flying fox. The
figures are in relief, and are perfect in draw.
ing. 1t is the work of B. NJ. Spratt, and the
only instrument used in making it was a-pen.
knife.
The outside attraction on Friday was the
tournament, which took place at II O'Clock.
Several knights entered for the contest. The
riding was spirited and the fitting skillful.
The successful knights were as follows
First-Brooks Hardin, prize Of silver cup
Esecond-B. Cunningham, silver knife third
T. j. Cunningham, silver spoon. Fine music
was discoursed from the music stand during
the day by the Chester Band.
Such is the barest outline of attractions on
| the grounds and articles OH exhibition in the
various departments. To enumerate all in a
list of over nine hundred entries, would re-
quire more space than we have at command.
1t was our desire to give more complete list
of leading and meritorious articles on exhibi.
tion, with the names Of exhibitors but this
was impossible, owing to the peculiar regula.
tion of the management in withholding from
articles on exhibition the names of the exhib-
itors. Not only was this serious hindrance
to reporters, but it is submitted that the OBJ
servance of the rule defeats the principal OBJ
ject of such exhibitions, removing all inCen.
tive to exhibitors to display their articles
Altogether, however, the fair was decided
success, and the management, as well as all
the members of the Association, have just
cause for congratulation. AS a beginning, il
has proved more than could have been ex
pected, and we believe it will stimulate oul
people to renewed efforts to render the exhibi
tion of 1880 still more attractive.
/ M III, So
basis and good footing. The grounds, bought
and paid for, comprise nine acres, about one
mile from the Court House, on York street
The buildings are good and substantial. There
was but S400 of Indebtedness against the AS
sociation when the fair commenced, but az
the receipts were S2,230, the Indebtedness, as
well as all expenses incurred for premiums
&c., will be promptly met and then leave 9
handsome balance in the treasury.
The following is a list of the award Of premi
ums, for an advance copy of which we are in
debted to the cOurtesy~ef the Chester Bulletin
-. LIST OF PREMIUMS.
DEPARTMENT 1.-F1ELD CRoPs-Jesse H
Hardin, Director in charge.
Joseph G. kirkpatrick, bushel Irish pota
toes, Southern Cultivator.
r. J. Latta, II bushels amber rust-proo1
wheat, Weekly News.
DR.. c. L. Clawson, bushel Irish potatoes
Weekly News.
John Hood, busllel corn, Southern Guilt
vator. ...
w. F. Jones, corn en- stalk, Weekly News
j. o. Darby, l bushel white wheat, South
ern Cultivator.
Jesse H. Hardin, best display of cotton OF
stalk, silver pickle stand.
T. J. Cunningham, best yield Of oats tt
S. II. IT, Mcdaniel, bushel Irish potatoes
E. NJ. Shannon, i bushel white wheat
Weekly News; T bushel rust-proof oats
Southern Cultivator.
w. Holmes Hardin, l bushel oats, Weekly
News.
H. H. Wilks, Jr., J bushel beets, Whites
Gardening for Profit.
Stanhope Crockett, sample tobacco, sugar
cane, rough rice. Guinea rice, rice, silver cup
J. M. Mcdaniel, bushel sweet potatoes
Weekly News.
j. H. Reed, one bushel corn, Weekly News
John Knox, ST., bushel corn, Weekly
News bushel peas, Weekly News.
John A. Walker, 1 bushel corn, Southern
Cultivator.
John A. Walker, l bushel peas, Weekly
News.
O. A. Wylie, best bushel turnips, Weekly
News and Southern CultivatOr; l bushe
corn, Southern Cultivator.
J. L. Kee, yield corn per acre-$5.
G. Anderson, bushel yellow corn, Weekly
News.
R. A. Love, bale native grass, Howard or
Grass.
j. w. Aiken, bushe1 corn, Weekly News
J. D. Means, peanuts, Southern Cultivator
DEPARTMENT 2.-HORsEs, MULES AND Ass
Es-W. G. Hicklin, Director in charge.
Best single harness horse, D. V. Walker
$40, or flower vase.
Best colt under years old, j. W. Bolick
silver goblet.
Best colt under years old, w. E. Walker
silver preserve dish.
Brood mare, w. E. Walker, silver butter
dish.
Best single mule, w. B. Estes, silver castor
Best pair mules, w. B. Estes, silver pickle
dish.
Best colt under years, J. X. Stephenson
silver castor.
Best mule colt, j. X. Stephenson, silver COB
| let.
Best stallion under 4 years, W. D. Bolick
diploma.
Best stallion over years, Tresvant Collin
| diploma.
Best thoroughbred mare over years, w
Holmes Hardin, silver card basket.
Best single harness mare, J. H. Mcdaniel
silver goblet.
Best pair harness and draft mules, j. L.
Agurs, diploma. -.
Second best brood mare, w. H. Nance, di
ploma.
Second best stallion, w. II. Nance, silver.
Best saddle mare, o. R. Kee, silver cup.
| DEPARTMENT 3.-HOGs, w. II. WiSe.-Di
rector in charge.
ID. Carroll, Berkshire sow, silver cup; boar
and SOW pigs, Stock Journal.