Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-05-29

non doomed forth it's rolling thunder
while rifles. shot-guns, pistols ant
crackers, gave evidence that old ani
young Carolina, were in the "exuber'
ant" Our patriotic fellow citizen, w
A. Latta, Esq, had prepared for tht
glad tidings by preparing his large
and capacious mansion for illumina
tion, which was soon a blaze Of light
and the great centre Of attraction
Others among our citizens, who like
certain virgins" had not their oil
prepared nevertheless eXtemperised
the occasion with hearty good will
showing what might have been more
] general had time permitted. The prem
| ises Of several Of our townsmen werC
thrown open, and ample justice done
to the generous fluid" More, so, per-
haps than was consistent with good
feeling" next day. Sunday was quiet
as is usual in our town, but Monday
brought out the big gun, little guns
and darkies; the latter institution
seeming to enjoy Carolina Christmas
out Of the Union as well as in 1t. On
Monday evening B. T. Wheeler, ESQ.,,
was "at home" his premises were
beautifully illuminated with several
appropriate transparencies; he made
an excellent address-he regretted the
disruption Of the Union-he was a
northerner by birth, but this was his
it al nd
interests were blended, to it his ale
glance was due. The table was beau
tfully supplied, and the large number
in attendance were warmly welcomed.
We have no accident, whatever, to re-
port. Harmony and good feeling pre-
dominated, while the lone star flags
Haunted gallantly over our little town
-telegraphing, as it were, the state
colors from point to point.
Mr. President Rose. procured the use
of locomotive from the Charlotte and
South Carolina road, while his engines
are undergoing repair; and the busi-
ness Of the company Is now proceeding
with it's usual regularity.
On Thursday evening, the 9th, be-
ing the anniversary Of st. John, the
Evangelist, Philanthropic Lodge, No.
IS, of Ancient Free Masons, held their
annual festival at their hall in this
place, when the officers elect for the
ensuing term, were installed in form by
P. NJ, J. f. Jefferys; and those of the
chapter and council, by their proper
officials. An address was delivered by
NJ. E., DR.. ]. r. Bratton, on the occa-
sion, on the Duties Of Masons,' which
is highly commended by the initiated,
who only were present. After partak-
ing of the banquet afforded, the breth-
rem retired at an early hour In peace
and harmony"
The Jasper Light Infantry, Capt.
Jenkins, paraded on Friday, for target
practice, in full number, the prize be-
ing a massive silver cup, and the Wea-
pom, the improved musket rifle, dis
tance one hundred yards. The shoot
ing was most excellent, considering
the arms were new, and the short time
allowed to test them. The palm was
strongly contested by several members,
but was subsequently awarded to Cor
poraleH. f. Mcconnell, for the best
three shots The second best three
were by Private L. NJ. Grist, of The
Enquirer, and the best single shot,
breaking centre by Private E. NJ. Kirk
patrick. Before the parade was dis
missed. a vote was taken relative to a
tender Of their services to the govern
or of the state in the present emergen-
CIV. which was almost unanimously re-
solved on. These, though beautifully
uniformed corps, are not mere holiday
soldiers
Saturday sleet began to fall, continu-
ing nearly all day. when 1t turned to a
cold steady rain, which continued
without intermission until Monday. a.
M. when the wind blew off the refrac-
tory clouds, and Sol shone forth for his
last cime in the old year, as bright as
though he had no sorrows for the past
AMI no fears for the future.
(To be Continued)