Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-11-12

seys; Gen. John Bratton, of Fairfield, six
head of thoroughbred Ayrshires; j. S.
Withers, ten head of thoroughbred Ayr
shires and Jerseys; Mr.. Rienhart, of CataW-
ba, n. c., six head of Durhams; J. l.:
Glenn, Guernseys. j. u. Means exhibited
number of beautiful Angora goats, and }.
S. Withers exhibited lot of fine hogs of
the Chester White variety. j. l.. Carroll eX-
hibited lot of beautiful Berkshires and ;.
NJ. Wylie a number of the same kind of
hogs. Burr Randall had on exhibition a
splendid Cottswold buck, and r.. A. Love
some fine Southdown sheep. The poultry
department was well filled, and the display
was shOwy and attractive. In the main
building Il number of our merchants dis
played specimens of their most attractive
goods. The vegetable and field crop de-
partments were splendidly represented, con-
tanning fine specimens of different kinds
of vegetables, and excellent exhibits of field
products. The cotton, corn, wheat and
oats were such as could not fail to delight
the heart of the farmer. The household de-
partment was all that could be desired. 1t
contained almost numberless evidences OF
the skill and handiwork of the ladies of
this and adjoining counties. Time would
fail to tell Of the beautiful quilts, table COW
erings, cushions, rugs, pilloW-shams, en-
broidery and crochet work, drawings, paint
ings, etc. Many articles, however merit
especial mention. Among these was a
handsome log cabin quilt, made by an old
lady seventy-three years of age; beauti-
ful cushion by girl under 13 years Of age;
a pencil drawing by girl under lG years of
age, and who had never taken lessons in
drawing; q Water-cOlor portrait enlarged
and painted by Mr.. IT, B. McClain, of York
Vile j; decorated China ware by one of our
b, l,I nnin CT irh RI
see the magnificent butter the splendid
honey, and the beautiful jelly, but the en-
jOyment was still greater to join with the
judges in tasting the delicious wines in this
department. For this pleasure l was in
debted to Mr.. James White, the director in
Charge
An immense crowd attended the Fair on
Thursday. This was Bill Arp's day. The
distinguished Georgian was introduced by
Hon. e. j. Patterson with some happy and
appropriate remarks. Our Senator spoke
in the highest terms of the noble vocation
of farming, and exhorted the farmers to
magnify and glorify their calling. Bill
Arp kept his tremendous audience in aroar
of laughter for about an hour. He compar-
ed the times before the war with the pres
ent, interspersing his remarks with many
happy, forcible and amusing illustrations.
~ uulIlUeI vi Ills dllCCuOlcS llC lCdu HULL
his "Scrap Book"
Friday, the last day Of the Fair, was de-
voted to horse racing, mule racing, steer
racing, climbing creased poles and such
things as were calculated to please the
crowd. The Fair closed with the awarding
of the premiums. The exhibits were con-
sidered the best ever displayed at any pre-
vious Fair at this place. Col. j. S. Brat
ton makes most excellent President, and
Mr.. J. X. Henry most excellent Secretary
of Fair Association.
>lAt the entertainment on Wednesday
%vening Mr.. Lewis Alexander won the
plume of the Lee Light Infantry, and Miss
Emma Lewis the prize of the flag drill.
The rain is over and to-day is as lovely as
heart could wish.
An attempt was made last night to break
into DIR. Davega's house. NJ.