The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-04-17


FLowEns.-The aow~cr-gardcns" Of Abbev!lle
are donning their lovcliest Spring dress.
The unusually mild weather has brought out
the roses and other spring flowers, and our
town looks l0velicr than any other up-coun-
try town. We have amongst us a large num-
Ter OF fioriculturiStS, whose care and atten-
tion have made their flower-Sardcns and hot
houses perfectly beautiful. Such persons arc
really benefactors OF the place they live In.
Among such Mrs. Shillito has at present the
prc-emincnce. Her flowers afford a lovely
sight. Both her pottcd and bcdded plants are
in most klHurinnt bloom. and her roses are
simply unrivalled. She seems to possess the
secret SO coveted by all lovers OF flowers. OF
making every Seeding or cutting she plants
flourish and bloom TO perfection.
: GARDEN PARrY.-Thc ladies OF the Episco-
pal Church have ranged to have a Garden
Party on the grounds attached 10 the resi-
dence ofB. w. BarnweM, Esq, on next Mon
Illuminated and n band OF music will discourse
Swec, harmonies. while distinguished anna
teurs will furnish similar entertainment
both Instrumental and vocal with the plano
Refreshments will he served also, consisting
OF the dainties usual on such occasions:
The price Of admission will be for adults. q
cents. and for for children. 10 cents. Eight
o'clock has been named as the hour Of com
mencemcnt.
Mcssrs. Wardlaw & Edwards give notice OF
the reception by them OF an elegant as*ort-
ment ofgoods, and invite the purchasing pub
lie TO call and examine the same. They have
really one OF the largest stocks that has ever
been brought to Abbeyille. II you want ex-
s %essns. W SSSa' e ~ Bell IP's amd R siSas MeGow si
Hill. who are always behind their Ounters,
polite and courteous to all who may favor
them with a call. A man who once trades at
this store Is sure to go back. TIL rush OF new
customers has accustomed n demand for the
enlargement OF their business.
Mr.. George Haynes and Miss Sue Monday,
OF the Buzzard Roost, were married last
Saturday night by Trial Justice Calvert. In
this case the old folks put In objections to the
marriage Of their daughter. last Saturday
night while on q visit to the Misses Bolts, tho
groom and Trial Justice Calvert put In an
much preliminary preparation on the part OF
the host. Miss Kate Haynes, q sister OF the
groom above mentioned was married q few
days before by the Rev. Joel Townsend to Mr..
Robert Smith under similar circumstances.
EARLY PorAToEs.-The first Irish potatoes
OF this season. SO far as we know, are the pro-
duct OF Mrs. H. w. Lawson's garden. Mrs.
Lawson attains ~uncquailed success In every.
thing horticultural that she attempts, and
ful. We have seen nothing like 1t in town.
The Press and Banner thanks her for the beau.
tiful and abundant dish OF the "Murphies"
which her kindness prompted her to send to
our Office.
T. C.. Seal and w. A. Templeton have pur-
chased the patent right OF Abbeville County,
for J.. G. Sims's stable manure distributor
tits said to be q splendid Invention and VIII
guano. The sale Of which will doubtless en-.
rich our enterprising townsmen.
The finest lettuce we have seen this season
was grown in the garden Of w. H. Parker
ESQ. We saw q head OF that delightful Vege'
table yesterday as large as q cabbage and as
clear and crisp rs Ice. Mr. Parkor Is one 0,
the most successful horticulturists.
Twenty-nine years ago to-daH, as our youns
ladies remember, the ground was covered
flowers all DESTROYED. The untimely storm
occurred on the 18th April, 1919, and was fol
lowed by keen frost that lasted four days.
A Young man who recently took unto him
70 get married as ne did to get the furniture
He bought his furniture in Augusta. II he
had purchased from Chalmers all would have
been well, as his prices are are ar APE, be,o tS,s shose o
IN spite OF the sudden cooling Of the atmos-
phere on Monday night, and the high winds
and rain that accompanied 1t, and In spite O
the prophecies Of frost by those who neyel
to continue favorable, and our expectation O
abundant crops In field and garden Will like
ly be satisfied. ss. -a-a w. ar',f
THE Abbeville Literary. Club Library !.
now ready TO Furnish aoundan Teading mat
ing to observe that the members are awaiting
themselves largely Of their excellent opPor'
f%unities. The numerous magazines and re-
views are In constant circulation.
ABBEvILLE LITERARY CLUB..The post
poned meeting Of the Club will be held We
understand, next Tuesday evening at the
house Of Gen. McGowan. The General ls the
essayist appointed for the occasion, and the
members anticipate n literary treat.
RgwARD.-We will pay a reward Of ont
thousand dollars for any certificate published
by US regarding DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup moi
Dur genuine.-vogeler, Meyer4 Co., Balti'
more. October /, 1877. " q.
r yos,r aietor militia -.r0ooad With ho,
sweetheart, asks you to bring her q glass O
water. start at once, but you need not return
Won will not be missed. Don't forget this
little boys.-S fnety-Six Guardian.
" THE dSy aftor Tomorrow Is Good Friday
and next Sunday Is Easter.
Or the 18th OF April, 1919, We had thre
inches Of snow. '-i