Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-03-03

ing shape. 3. To demonstrate the In
efficiency of the 4-inch main on East
jefferson street and the scant protec-
ton 1t gives to the Graded school
building. The sounding Of the fire
alarm was the signal for the start, and
the people generally having had no
previous warning were more or less
excited. It was some little time be-
fore 1t was generally known that there
was no danger. In the meantime wag-
ons and buggies on the streets had
lively time getting out Of the way
of the fire wagon, which MADE
its appearance, while the alarm was
still ringing. The practice was highly
creditable, every man being at his
place and doing the right thing at the
right time. 1t developed that num-
ber Of hydrants were badly .corroded,
and there was more or less delay In
getting some Of them open. The 4-inch
main on East Jefferson street as was
known beforehand proved entirely in
adequate to the performance that
would be expected of 1t In case Of fire.
and the town council promptly decided
to at once take up the question Of
replacing all 4-inch mains with larger
pipes. The firemen are very much
pleased with the new fire harness,
which was being tested for the first
time. The old harness was very un-
satisfactory. 1t Is understood that
sham alarms will be given from time
to time hereafter for the especial pur-
pose Of keeping the firemen on their
mettle.
The Kings Mountain Chapter
Daughters Of the American Revolution
met In regular monthly session with
Mrs G. H. O'Leary yesterday morning.
Tomorrow being the occasion Of the
Inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt as
the twenty-sixth president Of the
United States. Some Inaugurations
Of the Presidents" was the subject
chosen for the programme Of the
meeting. The roll call Of the presi-
dents of the United States was called,
after which Miss Margaret Gist read
description Of the Inauguration OF
George Washington, the first president.
This was followed by papers on the In
auguration of Thomas Jefferson, by
Mrs. r. M. Bratton; Of Andrew jack
son, by Mrs. s. M. McNeel; Of William
Henry Harrison, by Miss Ella Love;
Of Abraham LINCOLN, by Miss Daisy
Gist: Of Grover Cleveland, by Miss
Bessie Barron: and Of William McKin-
ley. by Miss Annie Wallace. A sketch
"The Inaugural BALI by Mrs. r. j..
Herndon, concluded the programme,
after which a dainty luncheon was
served The members Of the chapter
present were: Mrs. 8. M. McNeel. Mrs.
G. H. o'Leary, Mrs. r. M. Bratton,
Mrs. r. ]. Hemden, Misses Bessie Bar
ron, Ella Love, Margaret dist Pearl
Wallace, Daisy dist, Annie Wallace
and Annis O'Leary. The visitors were
Mrs M. ]. Walker, Misses Cora Kuy-
Trott Of Niagara Falls, N. z.
THE Deacon" the comedy drama
presented by the pupils Of the two
higher grades Of the Graded school,
assisted by the faculty, at the opera
house Tuesday night, more than
came up to expectations. The audi
ence was hardly so large as the per-
formance deserved, but what 1t lacked
In numbers 1t made up In appreciative
enthusiasm. The players were thor
oughly familiar with their roles and
carried them out without hitch. Miss
Margaret Sandifer was a stately and
handsome MRS. Thornton; Miss
Fredrica Lindsay In the part Of "Hel-
en-" was graceful and attractive. Miss
Wilma Logan created much enjoyment
in her spirited delineation OF an old
school old maid. The rather difficult
role of the discarded wife wss played
by Miss Bessie Pegram, and her real
acting captIvated the audience, Miss
Julia Smith as "Daisy," the pretty
mousse Hldiu was NlNRSiouo oiiu a.
tractive, and Miss Rita Beard played
the part Of little Nellie" charmingly.
Deacon Thornton" the hilarious old
gentleman, was admirably presented
by Mr.. ]. C. Allen; and Messrs. ]. II.
Witherspoon and L. w. Jenkins took
the parts Of the scape-goat and the
william, respectively, with good effect.
Mr.. Arthur Hart provoked much
amusement as the irrepressible darkey;
Pete" Messrs. Clark Adickes as
Pedro" and James Reed" and Ed
ward Finley as "Parson Brownlow"
were good; and the hit" Of the even
ing perhaps. was Mr.. Willie Jenkins as
Billy" the arrant little coward. The
scenic effects in the wood scene In the
fourth act, were as good as have ever
been presented on the local stage. Mu-
sic between the acts was rendered by
Misses Lyl Parish and Julia Allen Of
the faculty and Misses Josie Carroll
and Leon White Of the eighth grade.
The proceeds from the sale Ct tickets,
which will go to the library and piano
funds of the school, netted about $40.