Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-11-06
Correspondence Of the Yorkviile Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHEsTER. s. c.. November


We have had q lively time in Chester du-
ring the past week, the chief occasion being
the fair Of the Chester Agricultural Associa-
tion, which was largely attended by the peo-
pie Of Lancaster, Fairfield and York, as well
as our own county. The fair was decided
success, and the management, as well as all
others connected with it, are more than salts
fed with the result. During the days of the
fair, our town was literally alive with people.
Never before has such a crowd been in Ches-
ter and what must be gratifying fact, not
withstanding the vast crowd, everything passed
off quietly and without the slightest disturb
ance Chief of police Green and his efficient
force of officers preserved quiet and order most
was very little drinking considering the large
crowd of all kinds Of people assembled here.
It is but just to mention that Chief Green was
particularly active in suppressing gamblers
and swindlers, who generally avail themselves
of the opportunities presented by such gath
erings to reap rich haryests off the unsuspect-
ing. ~
Among the attractions outside the fair
grounds, should not fail to mention the
amusements afforded the large number of Wis
itors. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
nights, the comic opereta Of Pinafore was
rendered to crowded houses in the Court
House, by an amateur company of ladies and
gentlemen of Chester. The first performance
was for the benefit Of the graded school the
second for the Stonewan Fire Company and
the third for the Silver Cornet Band. The
aggregate receipts for the three nights amount
ed to over $500.
The performances were excellent, and we
feel satisfied they could not be excelled by any
amateur company. 'sSir Joseph Porter" and
IL MI hHyM Mr M
BraWley, who sustained himself well in both
characters. Mr.. David Hemphil personated
the character of "Capt. Corcoran," Mr.. n. B.
Alexander that of Ralph Rackstraw," and
the "Midshipmite'' was most admirably rem
dered by Master Jimmie Marshall. He is a
true "chip of the old block" and is perfectly
at home on the stage. Florence" s'Cousin
Hebe" and ''Little Buttercup' were well rem
dered by ladies whose talents cannot be sur
passed. ''His sisters and his cousins and his
aunts,'' the sailors song and the choruses were
rendered in manner worthy Of professional
veterans of the stage. The musical accom-
paniments were well rendered on the piano. by
Miss Lizzie Cornwell.
Thornes Comedy Company played five nights
last week in Coleman's Hall. They were
greeted with crowded house every night.
J. H. Thorne is fine comedian, and Miss Bon
ME Never is one Of the best actresses either
in emotional or burlesque parts-that has ever
visited our toWQ. The entire company are
first class, and deserve to meet success wher-
ever they 60. They have also a fine orchestra
under the leadership Of Professor Andre,
thorough musician and fine sOlOist on the
violin. He also peforms on an instrument
called the ''Xylophone," which is decided
novelty. and elected much curiosity. The
troupe will favor Yorkville with one or two en-
tertainments this week.
The hop at Brandt's Hall on Thursday night
was largely attended, and dancing was kept
up to late hour. Dick Lattas string band
furnished music for the OCCASION
Double daily passenger trains have been put
on the G. G. and A. Railroad. The day pas
senger trains now meet at this place for din
ner.
A considerable quantity of cotton is still
lying about the depot here awaiting shipment.
About 1,40O bales were sold here last week.
The market was strong at 10s.
Services were held in all our churches, ex-
cept the Catholic, last Sunday. Rev. Father
O'Connell was indisposed and could not fill
his appointment here. In the Baptist church,
the ordinance of baptism was administered to
a number of candidates.
John Coleman, colored, in the employ of Mr..
G.. H. Brennecke, express agent, shouldered a
barrel of whisky, weighing 4lO pounds, last
Wednesday night, and carried it distance of
forty yards. He is sparely built and weighs
only about 100 pounds.
The weather continues fine and the farmers
have most favorable season for saving cotton
and seeding small grain.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Chester Building and Loan Association, held
last night in the Bank Hall, six shares of
stock were redeemed at SOL to S105.
The only sale by the sheriff yesterday was
lot of about 80 poles, bought by the town
council for the purpose Of making contin-
uation of Wylie street from Henderson's bar
Der shop to Gadsden street. CHESTER.
ps~ A man has opened cafe just opposite
a cemetery in Paris. He dedicates his house
ito those owning from funerals" and an.
nounces on his private sign, "Private rooms
for all who wish to weep by themselves. Wine
and I;nuor of the very best"