Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-21
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.

Flourishing Night School-To Light the
Streets-Mr. L. C. Harrison to BE Mar
ried-The winthrop Excursion-Mar-
riage of Miss Roddey to Mr.. Poe.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, November 19.-The night
school, of which some mention has been
made, is already showing its Importance.
About 30 men and boys have been en-
rolled and are being taught regularly.
The building can accommodate fully 5O,
and all are welcomed who cannot other
wise secure educational advantages. In
order that there may be some permanency
and some authority about the endeavor,
the session of the White Memorial
church is in control of the building, but
the school is purely non sectarian. There
are no funds for the support OF such an
institution, so that the teaching force
must be provided from the ranks of those
who are willing to give their time and
efforts for the benefit of others. Thus far
the volunteers are Professor Johnson,
Professor Moses, DR.. Kinard, Mr.. E. W..
Hall, Mr.. Hollis, Mr.. Emory A. Holler
and Mr.. j. w. Thomson. These gentle
men arrange a schedule for the teaching
force so that full complement Of work.
ers will always be on hand. Sessions are
held three times a week, on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday nights. The
possibilities of such school are almost
beyond calculation.
The CITY council has had under consid-
Grafton the lighting of our streets. This
was not from any dissatisfaction with the
present arrangement; but from the fact
that the contract under which the Electric
Light company was working had been
ended by limitation of time. 1t was
decided to change the number of lights
from 26 to 35 in "ase satisfactory ar
rangement as to price could be made.
The company made an offer based on
l0-year contract. The council was not
prepared to settle on the moment a mat
ter which would last SO long, and post
poned final action.
Last Sunday Rev. H. Tucker Grahame,
who has for years been missionary to
Japan, gave history of mission work
and statement Of it's needs, in the two
services at the First Presbyterian church.
He also lectured to the Westminster
League on Sabbath afternoon, and on
Monday showed number of curiosties
which he had gathered while in foreign
lands. His visit was much enjoyed.
The authorities of the Southern system
have discontinued what were known as
the local trains from Charlotte to Colum-
bia. These trains were of great conven-
ience to the public, and we hope they will
make some arrangements which will give
us greater facilities.
Our city council has ordained an ordi-
nance intended to stop the driving OF
vehicles on any sidewalk or pavement in
Rock Hill. This does not include bicy-
cles, which are allowed within certain
limits.
Invitations have been issued to the mar
riage of Mr.. Lewis C.. Harrison OF Rock
Hill, and Miss Mabelle Seay of Rome, Ga.
Mr.. Harrison is the teller of the National
bank, and fully deserves the popularity
he enjoys, which is great. Miss Seay is
sister of Mrs. Emmett Watson Of Fort
Mill, and Of Mrs. Myron Sandifer OF this
place. She has several times favored this
city with visit which was always enjoy
ed. She will be gladly welcomed as
permanent resi- dent. The ceremony will
be performed in the the First Presbyterian
church of Rome, on the evening OF De-
cember End.
Winthrop's excursion to Columbia dur
ing the state fair will long be remember
ed by pupils, faculty and public. On
Thursday, about 400 strong, they lett
Rock Hill on an elegant train. The run
going and coming was delightful. a great
many, if not a majority, of the young Ia
dies, found waiting for them in Columbia
friends or members Of their families, and
they "made day of it."
The excursion was well planned and
carried into effect without any mishap; a