The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07


the book in Ncwbcrry and Fairfield
counties, has been pushing the work
very cncrgctically, aud has already Sc
cured nearly two hundred subscribers
with only partial canvass in Fair
field. He has made very favorable
impression by his pleasing manners
and address, and wo cordially COM
mend him to the people OF Fairfield.
THE FOURTH At ROCK HILL.
How tho Military and Civilians Celebrated
tho National Holiday.
A representative of The News AND
HERALD visited Rock Hill on the
Fourth III response to all invitation
from the Catwaba Rifles, who Oh that
day gave reception to the Governors
Guards, Of Columbia. The Govern
or's Guards, accompanied by Gov.
Hagood aud C,l. II. S. Thompson,
reached Rock Hill by special train at
eight O'Clock in the morning, and were
received by the Catawba Rifles. After
breakfast and rest, both companies re-
paired to McFadden's wood, and prac-
tised in target-shooting. The first
prize, a silver goblet, WAS won by Mr.
NJ. II. Brennan, and the second, a sill
YER cup. BY Mr.. W. II. Orchard, both
Of the Guards. At three O'Clock dim
ncr was given to the guests. At least
and fifty seats were prcpar-
'ctl, ana the tables groancd with sub
stantiuls aud de|icac,ca. A lrsc
number OF toasts were offered and re-
sponded to. Among them one to the
Winnsboro NEWS AND HERALD. Gov.
Hagood and Col. Thompson made ex-
ccllcnt speeches. Mr.. John G. Mob
ley responded for the Governors
Guards in capital little effort, which
was well received. AS he is native
Of Fairfield, wc make special mention
of him. IN The afternoon there was O
dress parade and glass ball shooting.
At night the young people and many
old ones assembled at the hall for tho
military hop, and the dancing was
kept up until the whistle Of the train
called the Guards Off. Space prevents
a full and adequate description Of tho
events Of the day. We have never
seen more successful entertainment.
It adds fresh laurcls to the brow ofour
growing and cnterprising sister town.
ON THE H'INa.
Some Account OF n Trip, Talking in CoIum-
bia, Camden and Sumter.
MeSSrs. Editors: We are having 4
very dry Season in our ncigbborhood,
and the planters arc still hoping. as it
were against hope, for rain. 1t has
been thirty days since we have had q
shower, while the crops are all Mt a
stand still, and many planters are very
backward.
Your correspondent recently had
quite a delightful trip. uia Ridgeway,
Columbia and on to Sumter. 1t is sur
prising to see the rapid growth Of the
latter place. New houses. mills and
stores arc on every side, which plainly
indicate the growth and prosperity of
its citizens. A connection by rail-
roads from Ridgeway to Camden
would bring us nearer together and
would devclopc and impro> c our lands
and tighten transportation.
During my visit to Sumter I attend
ed the commencement of St. Joseph's
Academy. The school has tcen very
much phtronized by the Carolinians
and Geo:gians this session. Nature,
ever kind to such occasions, gave n
perfect day which added largely to the
JOY in which the time was hailed, not
only TO tho happy scholars, but to the
proud parents, relatives and friends
who had assembled to witness the oc.
ca"ion. The exercises were opened
with choice selections Of both vocal
and instrumental music. There were
several young lady graduates, and all
deserving praise for their proficiency
in the different branches of studies. |
have forgotten the names ofthc young
ladies who were recipients Of different
prizes and premiums, but which will
appear on another occasion. 1t was
with great pleasure that we noticed
and heard the names of Miss Ettic Ep-
person and Miss Addic Brennan, of
Sumter, so fav0rably mentioned by
the audience. We understand there
was larger attcndai,cc of visitors this
year than on other occasions. This
will perhaps bc al excuse for not re-
ceiring seat. A little while after,
the parting Of friends, schoolmatos and
companions for years took place-all
hoping to meet again. Without cx-
pressing our feelings in words we fiji
our hearts wished them every blessing.
CAssIAN.