The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-07-22

of public and ofprivate schools are earnest
ly invited to avail themselves Of the oppor'
tnnity of improvement thus offered. Ar.
ranyements have been made with nearly
all of the railroads in this State by which
teachers. attending the Institute can pur'
chase round trip tickets at reduced prices.
Board in SpartanbnrE can be obtained ut
from $l2 to $40 per month.
Mr.. J. II. Clarke, Of this place, member
of the firm of j. B. Clark & Sons, has been
rendered Supervising Agency of the Singer
Sewing Machine Company for large sec
ton of this State, but he has not yet fully
determined whether lie will accept the ap'
pointment or not, as its acceptance would
necessitate his removal to Columbia, where
his headquarters would be. Mr.. Clarke has
had considerable experience as agent tor
this machine, is thoroughly qualified Tor
the office rendered him, and in securing bis
services this Company would be most for
tunate.
Mr.. james Kennedy, of New York, SON.
in.law of our townSnan, Mr.. P. Spcilman,
died here on Sunday evening lust after
long illness from consumption. The de-
ceased was native of Ireland, but had
been q citizen of the United States for more
than twenty years. He came to our town
in 1878, seeking to restore his falling health'
and only short while before his death was
Revenue Storekeeper at Mr.. b. b. brea-
zeale's distillery. His remains were in
tered in the Catholic Church lot on Mon-
day evening last.
Miss Louise Clarke, all intelligent and
accomplished young lady from Selma,
Ala, gave reading and recitation in Ma
sonic Hall on Monday night, which was
attended by small though appreciatlve
audience. Her pieces were OF both seri-
Gus and humorous character, and were pre-
sented in faultless style. Her pronuncia-
ton was perfect, her articulation distinct,
her gestures graceful her voice sweet and
well modulated, and her manner easy and
attractive. Miss Clarke is an Alabamian by
birth, is lady of excellent character and
of more than ordinary ability, and possesses
in marked degree the characteristics of the
Southern lady. Those present at her en-
tertainment Monday night were delighted.
Col. ]. NJ. Thomson, of Marion, Ala:,
accompanied by his daughter, Miss Bettie'
his sister, Mrs. Steele, and his niece, Miss
TRIMMER, who have been visiting relatives
in Abbevile and Anderson Counties dur
ing the past week or two, spent four or five
days of the past week in this place. The
principal object of Col. Thomson's visit to
South Carolina at this time was to deliver
the Alumni Grafton at the commencement
of Erskine College, and which, on account
of containing q complete history of this
excellent institution of learning, together
with worthy tributes to its fathers, is to be
printed in pamphlet form for general dis
tribution. He is gentleman of fine abili-
ties and extensive means, and is descen-
dant of two of the first settlers of this
County-Peter Keys, Esq, being his grand
father on the side Of his mother and Capt.
James Thomson OH the side of his father,
Dr.. Matthew Thomson. He has, conse-
quently very large family connection in
this section. The entire party left Ander.
son on Tuesday evening, Col. Thomson
going to the North, Miss TRIMMER to
spartanburg and Mrs. Steele and Miss
Thomson to Walhalla.
The fourth annual meeting of the Saluda
Baptist Sunday School Institute, held at
Honea Path last week, was decidedly the
best that has ever been held since its organ
ization. The preaching of the occasion,
which was done by Revs. Charles Manly,
D. D., of Greenville, Luther Broaddus, of
Newbcrry, 1. w. Wingo, of Pendleton, and
T. P. Bell and w. H. Strickland, of Ander-
son, was all very fine, while the discussions
had on the various topics chosen were eli-
flying ana instructive, particularly to Sum
day School workers. The attendance was
very large throughout, and the best of order
was preserved. The good people of Honea
Path and surrounding country received the
delegates and visitors most cordially, and
entertained them with that liberal and gen.
erous hospitality for which they have long
been noted. The reports from the various
schools composing the Institute were very
encouraging, and showed a marked pro-
grcssion in the work. New schools are be-
ing organized, the average attendance is
better, the contributions to Missions, etc.,
larger, and in every particular the cause is
making advances. The organization is do
ing noble work for Christianity, and de-
serves the earnest and cordial support OF
all Christians. The next meeting will be
held at Pendleton.