The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-05-11

WAS as propitious as could possibly
have been desired. The rich foliage Of
the trees, the warbling Of birds, and
tho balmy Zcphyrs that famed all ia.
!uro into activity, ali contributed to
make up a scene that might fairly rival
the lovelihcss OF the far famed Italian
landscape. So exhilarating and in
spiriting was the tout ensemble that
ONE felt himself finvoluntarily exulalm-
ing, in the beautiful imagery Of the
immortal Milton>
"Hall, DounteouS May. that dcst inspire
%%p51 %Gas yS1 o sSHs sns t%3 s1s of aGs sny ossnv
I'M ana dale doth boast Thy blessing"
Some disappointment was felt when
information was received that the co.
lumbia party would nut arrive until
midday. Tho Gord0hs assembled
promptly at $50 in the morning, and
after n shortdclay marched to tho grove
in rear of the Presbyterian Church,
the grounds selected for the festivities
of the day. Target shooting souit after
coinmuncct,, each member Of the COM
paliy being allowed three shots at O
Crcedmoor regulation target, one hun.
dred yards Inland, fifteen being the
highest possible score that could bc
made. AT the conclusion Of the shoot
ing it was found that Captain Jordan
was entitled to the medal, having made
the best score Q3); but inasmuch as he
hail presented it to the company origi-
nally, he drulined to receive it. The
next highest score being made by four
members Oft the corps, Scrgt. II. r.
Robertson. Corp, II. Il, McMastcr, and
Privatcs w. Al. Propst and W. a.
Romcdy, the tie WAS shot of'by them,
Private Propst finally winning,
At II. 80 a detachment Of the cons
pany, under the command Of Scrgt.
Robertson, repaired to the freight de-
pot to receive the Young ladies from
Columbia, and escort them to the
grounds, On the arrival of the train
the Coaches containing the Columb ans
were switched off. and the whole party
shortly after disclnbarkcd. Tho pro-
ccssion was formed. tho Gordons in
front, nnd the liiic OF march taken up
for the grove. Arriving there further
fOrnalities were dispensed with, and
the "soldicr boys" proceeded to look
after their guests, and right gallantly
did they perform their duty, AS soon
as the regular target shooting was con-
cludcd q contest was arranged amongst
the ladies, both visitors and residents,
with tho results hereinafter given. At
! two o'clock dinner was announced,
and, approaching the tables, a most
pleasing sight greeted the eyes. Eata-
b)es Of all kinds covered the two long
tables in great abundance, and the
spread WIS iiitted most tempting and
inviting,-s as is rarely cqualcd
but never cxcellcd. 1t is hardly ncces.
sary to add that this feature Of the oc-
casion was one amongst the most at.
! tractite.
After dinner Professor Jones called
his school together and went through
n drill in calisthenits, under the lead OF
Miss LlcwBlcn Kleclslet Of Barnwell
! county, who was perfectly an tau:
Despite the want Of music, and good
floor, the exercises wero very credita.
; bly, performed, and evinced thorough
drill. After the calisthenics were coui
cluded; tho distribution Of prizes was
made. The young ladies Of the college
were grouped together and the Cor
dons drawn up near at hand, whom
, Sergt. T.. r. Robertson, In behalf Of
tile latter; mounted Il temporary ros.
trum and made few happy remarks
to The yohng latties, Expressing q hope
that they would remember the present
occasion with pleasure; and not forge:
the Gortlons.
The first prize, consisting Of y tcau-
tiful silver and glass vase and card re-
ccivei; for the best marksmanship was
awarded to Miss Emma Moore, and
the second, a pair orvases, for the next
best craftsmanship; to Miss Lawtoii.
The. blushing victorb received the
PRIZES amid enthusiastic appIause.
Noxt, to the Young ladies at home
were awarded tho first prize for
markaiiaHship, Ca silver fruit knifc) to
Miss Sarah Wolfe, and the second, ca
po,.nd of French candy) to Miss Lila
Beatty.
LASTLY, with view to the ctcttfat
fitness of things and in token Of apprc-
citation Of the skill displayed in tho
various cvoIutions Of the calisthcnic
class, ho would beg leavo to present
tho class will. Il apashb0ord through its
graceful leader; aHt} lie handed II over
to Miss Kltckley, artid gfoat laughter
and appladso.
Next in order was the awarding of
prizes TO the mombcrs of tho Gordon
Light Infantry. With tho exception
of the compnu? medal theso were
made tip Of HisceIlaheous articlc6 con-
, tributcd by tho morthat:ta of ths town.
Professor Jones Of tho Columbia Fc-
male College presided over this ccrc-
m"ny, and before distributing tho
prizes delivered u few eloquent re-