Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-07-04
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Last of tho Citadel Eneampment-Nar-
row Escape Of Mr.. r. D. sealy-Per.
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sonal Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, June 28th.-The encamp-
ment Of the cadets is rapidly nearing
it's close and in a few more hours the
white City" will have disappeared.
Their stay with us has given our
townspeople an excellent idea Of the
high standard Of military discipline
that prevails in the west Point acad-
emy Of the south" The impression of
these high-toned, gentlemanly appear
ing, soldier boys is universally ac-
knowledged as Of q high stamp, and
they are practically assured Of the
we'll wishes Of the whole community.
Last Saturday afternoon was full OF
interest to the boys themselves and
to the great crowd Of spectators. It
was the day when the stamp Of ap-
that henceforth should be known as the
"best drilled company" Into q few
minutes, comparatively speaking, was
crowded the faithful training and in
telligent perception Of the same, of
months Of constant, unremitting prac-
tice. This supreme test was admira-
bly, withstood. Company A and Com
pany B, under their respective cap
tains, Willard and Hutchison, perform
ed the various evolutions splendidly,
and gained the well merited applause
of the great assemblage. Maj. Cantey
awarded the prize to Company B.
Over fifty Of the cadets presented
themselves for the individual prize
drill expert" The medal "Star Of the
West" was awarded to Cadet J. F.
O'Mara of Charleston, by Major Can
tey.
The shooting prize went to- Cadet
Harnett.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather, the baccalaureate sermon,
originally arranged to be delivered in
the Presbyterian church in the MORN
ing, was postponed until night, when
the same was preached at the large
auditorium Of Winthrop college.
There was a large audience, as the
summer school is now in session. The
sermon Of Rev. F. w. Gregg, '94, of
Manning, was practical and we'll
adapted to the times and occasion.
The practical training was virtually
brought to close with q sham fight"
on Monday afternoon. 1t was an in
teresting problem. A British force of
800, with two pieces of artillery, was
supposedly retreating from Kings
Mountain to Lancaster. They are pur-
sued by an American force LOO strong,
infantry and cavalry. Near Rock Hill
an engagement takes place between the
British rear guard and the American
advance guards. The movements were
well executed and there was plenty of
Shooting" Shortly afterwards the ca
diets were on dress parade inspection
for the board Of visitors.
The board of visitors Of the s. G. M.
A., consisting Of Major G.. 8. Gadsden,
chairman; Coils. ]. J. Lucas, w. w.
Lewis, E. M. Blythe, O.. Sheppard,
Governor D. G. Hayward, State Supt.
o. B. Martin. Gen. John D. Frost,
Hons. r. Aldrich and D. G. Herbert
are here In their official capacities and
to consider matters pertinent to the
institution.
Probably what might have been a
fatal accident was narrowly averted
yesterday afternoon near the South
ern depot. The crossing Is very dan
gerous on account of the constant
switching. Mr.. R. D. Sealy was
knocked down by the Southern pas
senger engine and hurled some feet
away, but his injuries are not thought
serious.
The family of the Rev. w. G. Neville
is visiting Prof. Cork.
The Rev. A. S. Booth, who is pleas
antly remembered in Yorkville, Is Wis
iting here during the commencement.
Mr.. Booth Is Citadel graduate.
Profs. Tate and Kennedy came down
today to be present at the summer
school.