Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-01-08
MRS. METTs, BOARDING SCHOOL.

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MRS. METTS' BOARDING SCHOOL.
The above institution is not, nor shall it
be- transitory afair-a mere experiment
depending for its success upon which way the
wind blows. But, to the contrary, it is al.
ready an established fact, an individual enter
prise, backed by sufficient capital to ensure
the aid of such talent as will make it sue
cess-a permanent, lasting Institution con-
Quoted upon such principles as shall render it
all that can be desired in school in which
parents may desire to have their daughters
educated.
Though the school is conducted in private
residence, yet, on this score, no reason shall
be given for complaint by either patrons or
pupils. The grounds on which the building
is located are ample for exercise of the pu.
pills, and with commodious rooms in front of
the building, set apart for this purpose alone,
all who attend the school will have every
privilege that could be offered by any school,
no difference under what auspices conducted.
In fact, it is the design to make this board-
ing school for those desiring to board with the
proprietress, as we'll as for the education of
pupils residing in town. or those who prefer
to board outside the school; and in this res.
pect it is on precisely the same footing of any
female seminary in the land.
No sectarian principles shall be inculcated
in the school but the pure, simple teachings
of the Bible will be strictly adhered to. Do
unto others as you would that others should
do unto you love God supremely, and your
neighbor as yourself This shall be the scope
of religious teachings in the school, and these
principles will he strictly carried out, both in
letter and spirit, in every department Of the
institution. Moral and religious instruction
cannot be objected to by any Christian CON-
munity.
Yorkville needs 6rst-class female school,
and all the citizens of the town are most cor.
daily invited to encourage this one. And
the people of the surrounding country will
find in this school home for their daugh.
ters, as we'll as school, the intellectual and
moral atmosphere of which shall be excelled
by no similar institution in the Southern
country. Pupils from the country are espe.
cially desired, and shall have special atten.
ton.
Woman gives tone to society, and to her is
due whatever of good prevails in any COM
munity. Then it is all important that our
daughters be taught to know and place
proper estimate upon the important position
they occupy in the world and especially in
their immediate sphere. History affords il.
ustration Of thousands of great and good
men who owed their success to the pious i'm.
pressions and early religious training received
from their mothers. Man holds the helm
that directs the affairs of the Nation but
woman is the directing power for all that is
good. How important, then, that the COM
ing generation of women should be made, by
careful training, capable of directing, in their
proper sphere, the affairs of our country.
B. T. WHEELER.
Correspondenceaof the YorkvilIe Enquirer.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.
Rock HILL, S. c., January 5.-The last
two weeks of the old year we're fraught with
incidents and accidents sufficient to have fur
nished items for the local columns of daily
journal. The usual hilarity which ever char
acterizes the Christmas holidays was fully
enioyed during the time, and there were but
few Instances in the jocularity which culmi.
mated in anything like serious difficulty.
For the first time in the history of our
town, the "Fantastics" or "Invincibles" rode
through town, arrayed in their gay costumes
and fully disguised, much to the amusement
of all. Such other amusemerts as were cal.
culated to afford enjoyment were INDUCED.
and we take pleasure in saying that nothing
occurred which would tend in the slightest to
mar the happiness of the town.
Quite a number gathered al the depot last
Wednesday to take look at Gen. Grant,
who passed down the G. C. 4 A. Railroad en-
route to Florida. He looks little old, his
beard being s,reaked with gray. There was
no demonstration, but simply d motive on the
part of the citizens to crafty their curiosity.
The Catawba Rifles gave a hop last Wednes.
day night. The hall WIS beautifully and ap.
propriately decorated for the occasion. A
plume drill Was had. The entire squad bore
marked evidence of being we'll drilled. Mr..
F. Mobley was awarded the plume, after
which the ladies and gentlemen INDUCED in
Terpsichorean exercises to the inspiriting
strains of "Dicks" string band. Quite
number of young ladies and gentlemen have
been visiting our town during the holidays,
among whom would mention the Misses
Hinton, of Chester, Misses Dudley. Of Marl.
boro, and Miss Babcock, of Chester, the lat
ter of whom is yet here, visiting Major T. c.
Beckham.
The school system of our town has been
re.organized. The graded plan has been
abandoned, and each teacher will act indie
pendently, looking to patrons alone for sup.
port. Capt Aston and Miss Stoney wills
teach in the male and female academies re-
spectively.
Several business changes have recently ta-
ken place here. We will have but three
corks floating upon the heaving bosom of
King Alcohol this year. MIR. F. j. Pride
has moved to Columbia, and Mr.. VIM.
Mitchell to Winnsboro Mr.. j. Lewis Nc
Elwee has disposed of three lots off the j. N.
McElwee lot. The purchasers propose to
erect handsome brick store houses on the lots.
w. G. Reid has just finished his carriage
factory. The Baptist congregation here will
soon have completed very handsome brick
church on Johnston street.
We are glad to say the Rev j. NJ. Boyd
has again been assigned to this charge, and
will be assisted by Rev. Mr.. Friday, who
preached here for the first time yesterday
morning. LUX.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CLOVER.
CLOVER, s. c., January 5.-There are
some improvements and some changes in bus.
mess to note since my last letter from this
place. Mr.. Rufus E. Knox has built con.
venient cottage on Kings Mountain street,