Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-07-07

point and was. very much enjoyed by
all Of the many people who were in at
tendance. .. --
The picnic was a union affair, the
York Cotton Mill Sunday school CO.
with the Junior order people.
There was q considerable amount Of
work to be done to pro-
vide for the comfort and entertainment
Of the people, and all this the energet-
ic and Industrious committees who had
1t In charge, attended to with a precis-
lon and thoroughness that warranted
general commendation. s
The programme Of the day con-
templated first, the pleasure Of all
present. There were addresses for
those who preferred addresses and So
cial intercourse and games for those
who preferred them to addresses. A
Of swings had been constructed
for the young folks, and there were
various evidences of the committees
foresight In providing other diversions.
The principal feature Of the day was
q number of addresses, and on account
of these there was provided platform
under the shade Of white oaks at the
foot of the hill, and so arranged that
the audience could be seated to the
best advantage in amphitheatre order.
The exercises Of the day were pre-
sided over by John r. Hart, Esq, and
opened with prayer by Rev. C. M. Peel
er. A miscellaneous string band fur
nished some very enjoyable music.
Rev. w. c. Winn of Lancaster, a
prominent member Of the Jr. o. U. A.
NJ. was the principal speaker, and
talked Interestingly of the principles
Of the order. q.
He stated that what we needed to-
day were men In the real sense Of the
word, not politicians, not men who
were only clean on the surface, but
men who did their full duty at all
times, whether in the lime light Of
publicity or In their private actions.
He used as an illustration the terrible
defeat that has met the Russian army,
and compared the corruption of the
Russian official with the absolute In
tegrity of the Japanese. stating that
the honesty of the Japanese In all
matters, and a clean life. were what, In
a measure, brought success to their
armies. One Of the principles Of the
Junior order is, America for the
Americans" This, the speaker ex-
planned, did not mean that the worthy
folks of any country were unwelcome
on our shores, but that this country
should not become haven for the So
cialist, nihilist or anarchist. We have
liberty Of thought and liberty Of ac-
tions, but liberty does not mean IL
cense. The man who pushes out from
his home to make new home for
to settle countries, to clear
the forest and push civilization Is the
man we want, not the parasite who
ties himself to a community or to a
nation and saps its manhood. The
speaker laid great stress on that por-
ton of the rules of the Junior Order
that demanded compulsory education.
This is not paternal government, he
but 1t Is only a recognition
of the fact that the child or man who
has learning is q more useful citizen
to the state, and II parent Is 80 ig-
norant, or 80 sordid, that he deprives
his children of the benefits Of educa-
ton, then the state should step in and
compel the child to attend the public
schools. The address was delivered
in a forceful manner and was closely
listened to. ..'
Mr.. ]. C. Wilburn also made a short
address. His time was limited, he stat
ed, and therefore, he occupied only a
few minutes In an eloquent little
talk on the National holiday and what
1t meant.
At half past twelve the speaking was
suspended for dinner. A most delight
full dinner had been prepared by the
ladies, and If everyone did not get as
much as they wanted Of the good
things, 1t was their own fault, for the
tables were literally covered. Many
commented on the fact, that 1T was
not a dinner of sandwiches and de-
ceptions" but was a good solid meal
with ali the delicacies thrown in.
After dinner Marion B. Jennings
Esq, made a short talk and was fol-
lowed by Congressman Finley. Mr..
Finley heartily seconded all that Mr.
Winn had said with reference to the
class of men we wanted to come to
this country. He said we should be
proud of America, and there was no
disgrace in boasting Of our country
IL that boasting came from pride In
her good achievements. The speaker
stated that, as a member OF congress-
he advocated a we'll equipped and well
supported militia, and a good navy
neither of these for aggression but for
protection. That this country was
tempting one to any country, and we
should be prepared to defend ourselves
and at the same time guard against a
too great a militarism.
The older folks Of the picnicKers
spent their time in listening to the
addresses and in pleasant intercourse
while the children enjoyed their games.
There was to have been a game OF
base ball in the afternoon but rain
prevented.
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