The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1894-08-11
lsIDGEWAN ITEMS.

RIDGEwAY, S. e., August S.-Thc |
Sunday Schools Of this place united IN !
havin" Il piclit, and on "Wednesday |
morning L number Of wagons, buggies, |
carts, &c. well filled, were to be seen
vending their way to the beautiful
grove surrounding llormah Church.
near Sim mlson's Turnout. At al early
hour the woods were filled with little,
big, cd and young; together with a
bouutiful supply of provisions pre-
pared to suit the taste of the most
fastidious. Mr.. r. II. Browne was
master of ceremonies and we'll did lie
discharge the duties. Any quantity
of ice lemonade and ice water on hand.
At 5 D. m. all satisfied with the man-
ner in which the day had been spent,
directed their faces homcWard which
they reached without any accident
happening to mar the pleasures Of tie
day.
On Thursday night another very en-
| joyable occasion was had at the resi-
dence of Mr.. c. 7. Wray, al enter
tainment given by the members of the
Baptist Church proceeds to be appro-
priated to a benevolent purpose. At
the appointed time the large and COM
modious building was we'll filled. All
seemed determined to enjoy themselves.
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order, both of which were admirably
rendered by the Young ladies and gen.
tlemen of our town, assisted by some
who were visiting friends here, to
whom we certainly feel under great
obligations. The names of some de-
served special mention, but our town
boasts of so many female elocutionists,
that we forbear, suffice it to say, that
for the size of the place, no place in
the State can beat it for musical, elo-
cutionary talent, and beauty Of its
females. \ little past 8 p. N. we
were most agreeably surprised at the
arrival of quite Il number Of our
Young male and female friends of the
Boro under the supervision of Miss
Minnie Ctes, who we'll knows how to
chaperon q crowd of Young ladies and
gents. 1t is needless to say they added
greatly to the pleasure OF the enter
tainment. If our young friends knew
how much their visit was appreciated,
they would certainly pay Rldgeway
another soon. We take pleasure il
saving the entertainment was a per-
feet success both in an enjoyable and
J financial point Of view, net proceeds
amounting to about $50. Considering
the stringency in money matters it was
certainly financial success. We were
truly sorry to learn our young friends
of the Boro received severe drcnch-
ing before reaching home, but glad to
learn that no bad effects followed.
We were pleased to see Miss Minnie
Utes with us again Tuesday, on visit
to the family of Mr. Howell EdmundS.
We welcome to our midst Mr.. a. +.
Ruff and family, who, we understand,
intend spending some time here.
We were delighted to meet friend
VIM. Jones, of Sumter, who with
his family are visiting Mrs. Harriet
Ruff, the mother of Mrs. Jones. Glad
to see Mr.. Jones holding his own so
well.
Messrs. Louis, Willie Parker and
W. Lathan, of Camden, who have
been visiting relatives and friends
:, and who added so much to the musical
entertainment at Mr.. Wray's, returned
home Tuesday. Miss Marie Walker.
also Of Camden; who hao-bocrs visiting
relatives here, left Tuesday, much to
the regret of friends here. Some of
her young male friends are looking
quite blue.
We are afraid great damage has
been done by the late heavy rains, but
hope not near 50 destructive rs we
imagine. Crops were certainly fac
previous to the late down pour.
Truly glad to sec the convention
voted for primary and against con-
, vention. We are Of the opinion every
one who feels disposed should be al
lowed to enter the race, and abide the
dicision of the people. This is de-
mocracy. N.Y. T..
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