Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-07-10
Correspondence Of the YorkvilIe Enquirer
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, July SIT was expected, and
announcement was made accordingly, that
Prof. D. B. Johnson, Superintendent of
public schools of Columbia, would take
part in the Chester County Institute, held at
this place last week. Sickness prevented
him from filling his engagement. Teachers
who were in attendance upon the Institute
were greatly disappointed at his absence, as
they hoped to have had the benefit of his
experience and suggestions on subjects per-
tanning to public schools. Prof. w. II.
Witherow presided over the Institute, and
gave instruction in Arithmetic and natural
science. Prof. J. II. Bigham had charge of
the department of History. Prof. j. G.
Baird, of the department of Geography and
Prof. A. J. Clark, of the department of
Grammar. Twenty-eight teachers were in
attendance, and derived both pleasure and
profit from the instructions given in the
different branches. Rev. Mason Pressly,
pastor of the Associate Reformed Church
at this place, delivered lecture in the
Court House on Thursday evening on the
relation between teacher and parent, and
Rev. DR.. Duncan, a professor in Wotford
College, delivered lecture at the same
place on Friday evening on the subject of
incompetent teachers. Large and apprecia-
Prof. Witherow deserves the highest praise
for the admirable manner in which he con-
Quoted the institute. There is no doubt of
the fact that he and those associated with
him have done noble work for our county
and State.
The "glorious Fourth" passed off without
any special observance at this place. The
colored population filled to overfoWing the
streets of our town. Though sadly needed
at home, they came here in droves. Had
they spent the day at work, they could have
killed an immense amount of grass. The
condition of the crops, and the stringency of
the money market had no effect on their
spirits; for judging from appearances they
were supremely happy. A large crowd as
sembled at Fishing Creek Factory to enjoy
the pleasures of a picnic. Our town and
different portions of the county were repre-
sented at the festive gathering. The candi-
dates were there in force, and each one en-
deavored to put in good days work for
himself. Mr.. F. T. Morgan, senior editor
of the Chester Bulletin, and candidate for
ing the "Press' for his subject. Mr.. j.. l..
Glenn, and Col. w. r. Davie, both candi-
dates for the Legislature favored the crowd
with some remarks suggested by the day.
The addresses were well received, and gave
pleasure to the hearers There were also
some candidates for matrimonial honors,
if the earnest manner in which some gallant
young men pressed their claims upon the
attention of the fair ones was any indication
of this pleasing fact. The dinner furnished
by the good people of Fishing Creek was
all that could be desired. 1t was good and
abundant, and was highly enjoyed by all.
The colored firemen at this place made
grand display on the afternoon of the
Fourth. They managed their hook and
ladder wagon, the engine and reel in q
way that showed considerable skill. They
amused the crowd for some time on Main
street by throwing water, and occasionally
would provoke laughter and applause from
the spectators by letting stream fall upon
the head of some unsuspecting colored
brother. The colored people behaved re-
markably we'll on the Fourth. Their en-
joyment was unconfned; still it did not
transgress, with the exception of one or
two instances, the bounds of propriety and
law.
DIR. J. A. Watson, and his brother, Mr..
D. S. Watson, have gone to Asheville with
the view of locating in that mountain city.
The former was engaged for a number of
years at this place in the practice of his
profession and succeeded in building up
fine practice. He has here multitude
of friends who sincerely regret his depart
ure, and wish for him all the success ne
could possibly desire in his new home. He
and his have not been well for a long
time and they have gone to Asheville
with the hope of benefitting their health.
The baseballists of Rock Hill and Chester
had match gamei one day last week. Our
Rock Hill friends badly beat their oppo-
nents. The latter took their defeat grace
fully as they showed by giving nice ''set
up'' at the close of the game. Mr.. John
Roddy was doubtless the best player on the
field.
1 am happy to report dry weather after
after the long wet spell. If it continues
few days, farmers will be masters of the
situation, and will again wear bright smiles
on their faces.
Rev. M. Hallam preached fine sermon
at the Episcopal Church on last Sunday.
He did not preach in the afternoon, accord
ing to his usual custom, as he was called to
Winnsboro to conduct the burial services of
child.
Rev. r. W. Sanders is still engaged in his
meeting. He is doing all in his power to
awaken the unconverted to the realities of
their true condition.
A young man of our town has gone to
Canada for few days. He will bring back
a wife with him. He has the best wishes
of all his friends. NJ.