The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-07-14

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TIE REUNION OF ORR's REGIMENT
or RIFLES comes of OH the Dist instant
at Walhalla, and promises to he Il grand
occasion. The railroads will transport
visitors for one fare, and the excursion
will prove a very interesting one. Alb.
IbcvilIc will doubtless be well represent,
ed, and will unite with her mountain
sisters in recalling the memories Of pri-
vations endured: and dangers shared
together. ~
REUNION OF TIE HAMPTON LEGION
comes Off at Columbia on the 2lst in
stant. Gen. Hampton will preside, and
a number Of distinguished speakers will
be present. Abbeville5had n prominent
place in the Legion, which for some
time was commanded by. the gallant
Iriglcr, and will without doubt con-
tribute her aid to the interest Of the ccle-
braton. - z-
nfn- Professor Hood, of Erskine Col.
lcge, is one of the most energetic mem
bers Of IFS faculty, and is especially
courteous and hospitable to strangers
visiting the town. We tender him Oul
thanks for kind attentions extended
| during the recent Commencement.
Mr.. J. w. Aingcr, of Charleston, the
general Southern Agent of the "Eclcctic
Magazine" called on lis on Saturday in
the interests Of that valuable magazine.
The "EcIcctic" has always had good
Southern circulation and deserves it, a.
it is entirely literary, and steers clear OF
politics.
MuElTED IoNoE-The degree oil
LID was conferred by the Trustees OF
Erskine College, at their last meeting,
on Hon. George Clark, the distinguished
Attorncy-GencraI of Texas. Mr.. Clark
is q young man OF excellent promise,
and we'll deserves the honor.
Fey Orr friend Mr.. y. 4. Smith, ol
the Phm,9ic Office, who is skiliTul
comrosit0r, rendered us welcome assist
ancc in getting out orr present issue
Mr.. $. and family are enjoying Il pleas.
ant visit TO relatives in Ahhcvlile, and
will leave to-day for Walhalla.
Ne. General Henry T.. Bcnning, long
prominent lawyer Of Griffin, amt Gen,
craI i'm the late Confederate army, died
at his home in Columbus, Ga, on last
! Saturday.
GEN. Mc(;0wAS, on Friday last went
to see the silver coins, (thrce to dollar)
which Mr.. \. Nj. Hill has on exhibition.
He ordered lager for the whole crowd.
Our friend Mr.. J. G. Bailey, Of the
! Enterprise and MOUnfnincer, wGs at the
| Due West Commencement last week.
He says he will give glowing account
Of his trip.
ne3. Williamson was represented at
the Due West Commencement by Prcsi-
dent Lander and Professors Weber and
Darby.
gcn- Plymouth Church has voted Hen
| ~ Ward Brccller Il salary Of 500 900 Tor
the present year. 1t pays to be a
preacher.
E-7g" Prof. w. G. Bcn~t, row of Green
vile. is spending some days Of his vaca-
ton from scholastic labor in Abbcrille.
Me:A. Refreshing showers have visited
the vicinity of our town, but we are
still in need Of rain here.
rlSs" Professor J. Is. Patrick, OF the
Grccnvile High School, attended the
Due West commencement.
WE learn that SaIuda Old Town is
suggested rs q fashionable watering
place this Summer.
THE MISSES JONES, of Newbcrry,
have been spending a week or two il!
Abbevtllc.
ESIy~ Mr.. Perrin Ward'aw. Of Augusta
| Ga. Is now on visit to friends in Ab'
bcville.
Miss FANNIE WARnLAw is now the
guest of Gen. McGowan.
MIR. JAS. 6. DICKINSON left on Sat
urday last on q visit TO Florida.
Mr.. ID. c.. WEBB has gone Oh visi
to relatives in Charleston.