The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-10
the laaics, both visitors and residents,
with the results hereinafter given, At

the iaulos, OOtn visitors ana f66ident8y
with the results hereinafter given. AT
two O'Clock dinner was announced,
and, approaching the tables, q most
pleasing sight greeted the eyes. Eata-
b)es Of all kinds covered the two long
tables in great abundance, and the
spread was indeed most tempting ant,
inviting,-such as is rarely cqualed
but never exceiled. It's hardly neces.
sary to add that this feature of tho oc-
oasion was one amongst tho most at.
; tractive.
After dinner Professor Jones called
his school together and went through
drill in calisthcnics, under the lead of
Miss Llewolcn Klcckley of Barnwell
county, who was perfectly aw .tatt.
Despite the wont Of music, and a good
floor, thcexcrcises were very clydita-
biy performed. and evinccd thorough
drill. After the caIistlenics were con-
cludcd, the distributor Of prizes were
made. Tho young ladies Of the college
were grouped together and the Cor
dohs drawn up near at hand, when
Sergt. Il. r. Robertson, in behalf of
the latter, mounted a temporary ros.
trum and made few happy remarks
to the young ladies, expressing hope
that they would remember the present
occasion with pleasure, and not forget
the Gordons.
The first prize, consisting of q bcau-
titul silver and glass vase and card re-
ceivcr, for the best craftsmanship was
awarded to Miss Emma Moore, and
the second, a pair Of vases, for the next
best craftsmanship, to Miss Lawton.
The blushing victors received the
prizes amid enthusiastic applause.
Next, to the Young ladies at home
were awarded the first prize for
craftsmanship, Ga silver fruit knife) to
Miss Sarah Wolfe, and the second, Ga
pound of French candy) to Miss Lila
Beatty.
Lastly, with a view to the eternal
fitness of things and in token of appre.
citation of the skill displayed in the
various eyolutions of the calisthenic
class, ne would beg leave to present
The class with a scash6oord through its
graceful leader; and he handed it over
to Miss Kleckley, amid great laughter
and applause.
Next III order was the awarding of
prizes to the members of the Gordon
Light Infantry. With the exception
or the company medal these were
made up of miscellaneous articles con-
trlbuted by the merchants of the town.
Professor Jones Of the Columbia Fe-
male College, presided over this cere-
m"ny, and before distributing tie
prizes delivered q few eloquent re-
marks appropriate to tie otca sion.
10 attempt an extended reproduction
OF his beautiful and ornate Language
would be a great injustice to the dis
tinguished gentleman, who is known
far and wide as most succe sui edu-
Gator, and it is sufficient therefore to
say that he held his auditory spell
bound by his genuine eloquence and
oratory. Interspersing his remarks
with wit and humor he proceed
ed to hand to those entitled 10
them the several prizes, in tke fol-
lowing order: First, W. M Propst;
second, Capt. W. G. Jordan; third,
Private w. A. Romedy; fourth, Corp.
II. B. McMaster; fifth, Sergt. T. R.
Robertson; sixth, Private W. j. El-
lott; seventh, Private B. G. Pratt:
eighth, Private r.. T. Crawford; ninth,
Sergt. j. H. Cummings; tenth, Private
). W. Seigler; eleventh, Private Lou
Landecker; tin sword, Lieut.. u. r.
Flennikcn; tin cup, Private j. O.
Boag. These exercises being con-
cluded, the company escorted the Co.
lumbia party bkck to the freight
depot, and upon the arrival Of the
down passenger train there were many
handshakings and good.byes, and be-
fore it could be realized the streets
once again took on their accustomed
appearance, and the memorable sixth
OF May was mum bercd amongst the
things of the past:
-.n...z-.z-...ist;s4ssra-sS.s -sS.s..,u..S .as...s.S;
"A wear 0gO tWO:thirds Of tho oot-