The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-04-15

most enjoyable that we have eyor had
in the Boro. ..-
On Friday morning ut 0:30 the
Gordons assembled on Washington
street, near tic courthouse, and after
five rounds of ball cartridges had been
issued to each ofthc members, the line
Of march was taken up for the shoot
ing range, which was reached after a
short march. The, weather was as
favorable t. coulu be desired. cold Sol''
bca,ning forth us radiantly as possible,
and casting his approving smiles over
all nature. Shortly after reaching the
range the targct-shooting commenced,
and was kept up until about 2, p. m,
when it was finally completed, with
the result us hereinafter announced.
The shooting was regulated by the
same rules us were adopted last year,
that is to say, two hundred yards
range, off-land, ut a Crccdmoor turgct
four by six, being the size used by the
National Association for that distance.
The wind being very unfavorabIc, tho
scores were not SO good as those Of the
last anniversary, although the average
was very crcditable for amateurs. AS
soon as the target exercise was con-
cluded dinner was announced, and it
is hardly necessary to state that the
announcement was. received with
much favor. Target shooting and
"spring" water arc said to be very
potential in stimulating the appetite,
especially the "spring" water. In a
nicely shaded spot two tables, each
about fifty feet in length, were found
heavily laden with savory viantls and
choice swcetmcats, and after blessing
had been invoked by the Rcv. MI.
Whitman, general attack was made
upon the tables which soon became a
spirited engagement. The result was
the same old story-thc victuals
came off second best. 1t is said that
nothing is moro gratifying to thrifty
housewife than to have her guests
evincc their appreciation of her cook
ing by eating heartily of the good
things she prepares for their entertain
mont. From the appearance Of the
tables after dinner on this occasion the
Gordons and their guests appreciated
the "lay-out" by an overwhelming
majority, and voted this feature Of the
day by no means the least attractive.
After dinner the military were drawn
up i'll line preparatory to the prescnta-
ton oftho rizes. II. Means Davis, ESQ,
then stepped forward and addressed
the company in q few peculiarly ap-
propriatc and felicitous remarks, after
whic!! he announced the result Of the
target shooting US follows: First
prize, Private w. A. Romcdy, compa-
ny medal for best score; second prize,
Private II. NJ. Jordan, pickle castor, for
second best score; third prize, Private
). l.. McNlastcr, silver cup, for third
best score: For the worst score Il
large tin cup was awarded, and the
contest for this prize was exceedingly
hot and spirited, Private Boag finally,
however, winning it amid tremendous
applause. 10 Captain Jordan was
awarded tho officers prize for the
worst score, a beautiful tin sword, fo,
which there was lively compctiL ion
between the gallant Captain and Lieu
tenants Elliott and Flcnnikcn. Next
Ill order was the firing Of a volley into
tho target by the company, which
was successfully accomplished, with
very little damage to the target, how.
ever. Glass-ball shooting was next
indulged in by both soldiers and
civilians, and this sport concluded
the amuscments of the day. Take
it all in all, wo worry much doubt
if the young people of this commune
ty have evcr enjoyed before q more de-
lightful day, and the Gordons have
every reason to congratulate them
selves on the complete success of their
efforts to afford amusement and pleas
urc to their friends. May they live
long and prosper, and may each re-
curing anniversary find them as they
how are, and ever deserve to be, a
first-class military Organization, and a
worthy and genial set Of gentlemen.