The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-01-08
TIM HOT SUPPER AT e'lll ee'lklEssBURY =

On Friday eyening oflast week
the Junie-Iad the pleasure & sof ac-
cep.sag polite invitation to attend
the Hot Supper givenSby. the ladies
OF Cokesbpry for the benefit Of the
MaseBi sinale College,: Z.
At Hodges Depot our young
Mr. Edwin Connor, kindly
offered us seat in his carriage,
which we accepted, and after a
short drive we arrived safely at the
residence of Mr. T. A.
Gonnor, where we were very pleas
.antly entertained during our visit
tosg sgokesbu1y.
At The Hot Supper about eighty
Of the citizens were present., two
thirds Of whom were ladies'
Among, the gentlemen were
Col. Herndon, Mr.. John Vance,
Mai. j. K. Vance, DR.. Townsend,
DR.. Sims, Messrs. j. II. Vance,
Gabriel Hodges, f. M: Gedbold,
F. A. Connor, W. Jones.
President Bcnct was master OF
ceremonies. while DR.. r F. Gary
and Mr.. Mac Moslcy rendered effi-
cient services on the occasion, and
Messrs. J. w. Sims, Z. G. Gray
den and E. B. Gary acted as door
keepers.
Various visitors-were in attend
ance from a distance, among whom
we would mention Mr.. and Mrs.
Cory, and Mr.. George Bomar, OF
Charleston.
W. w. Vance, Esq, a promis,
ing young member of the Bar, re-
presented Abbeville.
The Supper was given in the
Chapel of the College building,
the walls Of which were prettlly
ornamcnted with eIergreens and
flowers, While festoons grace
fully swung /" from centre to
circumference, indicating rein.
cd taste in design, and exhibiting
skill in the execution of the orna-
mcnts. The seats were moved out
and place given for the sale-tables,
three in number, which were pre-
sided over by some Of tAs prettiest
ladies Of Cokesbury, and Cokesbury
is noted fobcautiful and attractive
ladies. The sale of savory meats,
handsome cakes, delicious brandy
peaches, cigars and fruits to suit
the tastes of all, together with the
uncertain fortune Of a chance at
the grab-bag, y constituted the
principle sources Of income.
The enjoyment of the evening,
aside from the supper, consisted III
the social intermingling of friends,
till finally, everything having been
sold at remuncrativc prices-one
fine cake which was presented by
one of the young ladies, bringing
S12.OO-the cash taken in from all
sources was counted and turned
over to Mr.. Benet, which, in the
aggregate, amounted to something
over $40.
The ladies Of Cokesbury take a
lively interest in whatever tends to
the welfare of the College, and
often by efectuaE efforts contribute
to its advancement. The new and
substantial fence now around the
College was recently erected BY
their help, and they are assist,
ING the President to raise funds tor
the repairs Of the building--it hav'
ing been someN hat neglected dur
ing the suspension of the Collegiate
exercises, needs various touch
es from the carpenter, the plasterer
the glazier, and the painter. The
edihce is large three story brick
building, situated on one Of the
most eligible lots i'll the village,
surrounded by.a beautiful grove and
lawn. The lowe: story consists
of various large and well ventilated
rooms, which are to,beused as recit.
alton and music rooms; the second
storyis commodious chapel, while
the third story is used asa Masonic
Lodge room.
Mr.. Bcnct, the President Of the
College, is cmincntly qualified for
the important duty OF teaching
and possesses the happy art of com
manding the respect and esteem OF
his pupils. A liberal education in
the Universities of Scotland, and
several years Of successful teaching
in this country are a. sufficient guar