Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-17
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.

monthly at the homes of the member
in town. Each year new and well
selected lot of books is bought. These
are read and studied and discussed.
The first anniversary meeting has
|just been held, and it was the good
fortune of the club that this celebra
ton was at the home of Mrs. DR.
Massey. At this meeting it was deci
ded that there should be something
more than at the ordinary gatherings
The extra on this occasion was al
essay by the Rev. J. W. Cantey John
son on the poem "In Memoriam.
The members have been studying thil
poem and were, therefore, the better
prepared to enjoy the treat he gave
them.
Another feature of the meeting wa,
the presentation to each member of {
memorial Of the meeting in the shap,
of a very pretty booklet of tintet
paper, each page having inscribed OF
lit quotations from "In Memoriam.
These were presented by the president
At these meetings some light re
freshments are served. On this occa
sion this portion of the entertainment
was much enjoyed, and the more 81
from the taste displayed in arranging
the tables. Of these there were two
one decorated exclusively with vic
lets; the other, with jonquils. Littl'
punches were prepared for each gues
and the whole table was strewn will
loose blooms. The effect was beauti
full.
During the meeting an election wa.
held for officers for the coming year
AS matters had progressed 30 smoothly
under the first set chosen, it was de
cided to trust them a while longer ani
they were reelected: President, Mis-.
Emma J. Roach vice president, Mrs
A. c. lizard secretary, Mrs. W. c
Hutchison, one unusual and pleasant
feature of their records is that the &C.
cretary has written them very fully
accurately and in poetic poem. These
will no doubt long be treasured. Al
the meeting was about to adjourn Mr.
Johnson spoke a few words of com
mendation and cheer, bidding them
"God Speed" as do we.
The store room heretofore occupied
by Mr.. w. G. Reid has been remodel
ed and divided. The lower portion
of the brick front has been removed
and front entirely of glass and iron
substituted. This gives an abundance
of light. One portion is now occupied
by Mr.. Abe Moses, with stock of dry
goods; the other by Mr.. I. Blumbere
who carries a full stock of jewelry
The handsome front and the arrange.
ment of the windows adds another
ornament to the business portion oi
our city.
The building committee of the As
sociate Reformed denomination at this
place are going to press on with the
work of building their new house o.
worship. 1t will be erected on White
street, between the house now occu'
pied by Mr.. L. Sherfesee and the White
Memorial manse.
At late meeting of Catawba Camp
of Confederate veterans, Colonel Cad
wallader Jones the commander, had
read his resignation, as he could not
be present. The camp decided not te
accept; but to ask this gallant old
veteran to allow his name to stand
longer at the head of their roll. Colo
mel Jones now makes his home in Co.
lumbia and is engaged in writing q
narrative history of his family. His
family connection Is large and includes
many who have been prominent in
the affairs of their country. In this
way his work will be valuable to all
as a history, and especially so to his
connections and friends who knew so
many of those whose acts he will
chronicle.
Mrs. Frank Hall, of Wilmington, N
c., sister of Rev. Alexander Sprunt,
is visiting her brother and family here.
A chapter of the "Daughters of the
Confederacy".was organized here this
evening. For a name the members
decided on "The Ann White Chapter
in honor of one who supported the
Confederacy and to whom its memory
was dear. The charter members were
twelve in number {; but this most likely
will be only a nucleus. The officers
elected we're: President, Mrs. r. T.
Fewell; vice presidents, Mrs. A. R.
Witherspoon, Mrs. J. F. Reid and
Mrs. John Gelzer; secretary, Miss
Lizzie Sherfessee treasurer, Mrs. T.
A. Crawford. Such organizations
should flourish throughout this land
as the best means for keeping alive
the memories from which we are to
draw our inspiration.
The pupils of the vocal class gave a
song recital last Saturday afternoon at
Winthrop college. The young ladies
taking part were Misses Rachel Town
send, Mae O'Bryan, Annie Oates and
Lucilla Booker. We will make no
comparisons, but can truly say they
were all the "the very finest" g..