The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-06-14
Snimcs at the Rink.

Sniffles at the Rink.
Once more | consider the Rink. and
it should be considered largely. for il
is a considerable consideration. | like
it. The boys who are 1t the head OF
it, and whose feet are 1t the bottom 0t
it, deserve praise their time-without
considering other peo Dles' time-thell
talent, their energy I'D their perspir;i-
ton have been freely given TO make it
success. Through winters snow, and
summers heat have they toiled, and
rolled to gain the cnincncc aSpired TO.
They are on the summit. and it is now
my pleasure to Slimit up, and tell OF
the Carnival celebrated on Thursday
evening, before their rollers were hung
I'D for the summer season. They will
roll no more until Fall. Smiths trade
i'll shirt collars will fall OF, but lis
sales OF clothing will incrc"s": rs the
racket OF the rollers and the jar OF the
failerS nave ceased. No doubt the girls
regret this, for they know that they
are prcttier aid SWeater on skates than
in any ether iix i'll which they can get
themselves; up-thcir gliding is dcci-
dedly more graceful Than that OF the
boys; they wear drapcry, and you only
see the feet, not so with the boys. they
show legs. 4 great variety; some OF
them are is stiff rs ramrOds, others
limp rs dish cloths, they can't help it
however. The girls, bless them are
more attractive than the boys, | Ike
them better. on skates or oil skates.
The Carnival was successful. The
costumes OF the boys were cool and
in various colorS, the breeches al OF
the knee variety, and the display OF
calf was marked the girls mostly ap-
peared in pink, white and blue. and
the whole scene was beautiful and
brilliant. The ceremony opened with
Il grand march i'll couples, and the ma-
nv changes were unique and captiva-
ting. A master mind conceived this
elegant march. | cannot say so much
for the music, DoGsworth's band could
have done better. 1t was 10 doubt the
best that could be had. and the cream
and tie lemonade helped to make
amends.
The following made up the grand
march:
Mr. L. W. Jones and Miss j. Hunter,
= T. E. Greneker :. = NJ. Merrill.
S. B. Jones, = " II. Merrill.
f. NJ. Evans . d" G.. Coppock,
= r. d. Wright = = S. Coppock,
" j. \. Burton = B. Wheeler.
- L. Smith " I" n. Harmon.
The fancy skating after the march
was very fine, the skaters perform
ing many difficult and wonderful
feats on their feet, only occasionally
would one change 10 his knees, or get
upon his all fOurs when performing
something extra hazardous. After gy-
rating, twisting and turning, up the
middle and down again. across and
around, until felt as il I were Il pa-
tent wind mill, the cvolutiouists rest-
ed and l experienced relief. Next fol-
lowed the presentation Of the gold
medals to the best lady and gentleman
skater. This was done for the lady,
Miss Julia Hunter, by Mr.. G. G. Sale,
in q neat and appropriate speech; fol
the gentleman, Mr.. E. Evans, III al
equally appropriate manner by Mr.
Malcolm JohnSlone. | would not have
been on the committee of pre- ;antation
for untold wealth, it was hard to de-
eide rs to tie merits of the skaters, the
awards however gave satisfaction, the
announcement being received with ar.
plause. The crowning feature WAS
the presenting of an elegant cup tc
Nr. John FAINT. The cup had beer
procured at immense expense, through
the indcfatigablc eXertions OF the Rink.
and was wrought out OF solid sheet
of pure tin, have not yet asccrtaineC
the exact cost. rs the box and express.
age have to be added. DR.. Ed. Jones,
the only man fitted for this pleasant
duty made the presentation speech a>
follows: Nimble, graceful and agile
skaters, / have been selected to present
to one OF your body, Mr., John FAINT, ;
testimonial complimentary to his eX'
ceeding excellence rs skater, not one
time did lie lose his grip of the floor
Fixing his expressive orbs on the
young athlete, he said, allow me tC
give it into Your hands for safe keep
ing; cherish it; wear it next youl
heart, or hang it in some conspicuOu;
place, where you can gaze on If, anC
weep if it need be at the esteem in
which you are held. Polish its bright
sides daily, and pollute not its inside
with aught stronger than water or cof
fee. In after years point your children
| to it with pride. 1t is yours, even tC
the handle. Take it sonny and be
happy. He took it, and said thankee
This splendid effort OH the part OF the
Dr.. Jones brought down the house
1t got up again, the house, and is still
standing. The Rink then adjourned
to ChaSe's Hotel, where in chaSte an(
| becoming manner several hours were
chased in trippingon the light fastasti(
toe, and in slipping cream and lemon
ade. l not being in the humor fol
further 'sportive tricks did rot trip
and perfectly satisfied with what hat
already witnessed. l left them in then
glory.
The Carnival was 4 success, the boy,
gallant and manly. the girls lovely ant
amiable, and the wall flowers pleased
with the delightful entertainment.
n. B.-The committee having iust
communicated the pleasing announce
ment that the Grand Carnival will be
repeated during Commencement week
l gladly disseminate the intelligence
Several new and striking features vii
be added which Will render this one 0.
the best entertainments ever produced
in Newberry. Not being bound to Sc
cresy, the patrons OF the Blink are in
formed that to Mr.. l.. w. Jones, assis
ted by Mr.. L. Ed. Greneker, are they
indebted for the fancy and beautiful
arrangement Of the March just march
ed, and also for that to be yet march
| ed.
Personal.