The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-20
NINETYSIx DOTS.

l nave Deen tOiO III at least nVe 0lI-
fcrcnt languages and heard it said in
twice that many different countries,
''rhat where there is a bride she is al
ways the prettiest of her SEX" Hear
ing the same from people with various
tastes, manners and customs there
must be some truth in it. Ne had oc-
casion to verify the truth of this old
adage at the residence Of Hon. e.. W.
Kinard, ex-Legi slator from Edgetield
County, OH Wednesday, April 14th.
The nuptials of Mr.. +. NJ. OSBORNE and
Miss Lora Kinard we're celebrated in the
presence of q number Of fair maidens
and polite gentlemen of the ncighbor-
hood. Rev. R. D. Smart Presiding FL
der. Of Greenwood, otticiated, assisted
by Rev. w. p. Meadors, of N%;nety-Six.
We enjoyed everything that could be
enjoyed on such occasions, because it
was there in profusion and Hastily ar
ranged-except the toasts. We had
our notes for a little saucy speech, care
fally prepared, in our vest pocket. Our
young friend Mr.. jeff. ID. Moore, n
ready speaker, according to his own
statement, was ready to fall into battle
at very short notice-but no signal was
given. Therefore all the great thoughts
remained unuttercd. Towards mid
night the Ninety-Six local band sere-
nadcd the happy couple.
The next day, April 18th, we attend
ed the reception at the residence Of Mr..
A. s. Osborne, given in honor Of his
brother and bride. Such occasions
have been so often described, that we
desist. Will only mention one feature.
which we can Mt all times recommend.
The lady of the house superintendent
and assisted her w cooks. That was
no doubt the reason We saw such q love-
ly table, and could enjoy the feast like
u genuine French gourmand. The O. K.
cake Osborne and Kinard) was a pro-
fusion Of thought and ideas. The last
l saw Of the lady she was accompany
ing a song on the organ in the parlor.
IF South Carolina had as many ladies
in the kitchen as in the parlor, we poor
rulers or lords Of creation would fare
better. The Beaclams and Mr.. j. y.
Watson, SO we'll known among us for
their musical talent were present, and
we were digesting admirably under the
sweet strains, reminding us of days
long gone by, and could have staid
there forever. But as it very often hap
pens in life, two extremes meet, rs the
soft variations from the party were at
their height, the writer Of course was
called away. While the last notes Of
that beautiful Scotch song Annie Laurie
died away on that clear moonlit night
air, we wendell our way sad and lonely,
from the merry crowd to one in pain
from those at the zenith Of health to
the bedside Of one sick, sad and Cor
saken, stricken by the same hand who
gave those we left gayety and happi-
ness. Verify such is life!
In conclusion we wish the young
couple all the good and only the good,
the Great Ruler of the Universe has in
store for them, and thank all kindly for
the happy hours We spent on this occa-
sion.
We had the pleasure Of seeing and
examining at the residence of Hon. c..
W. kinard, q bible printed A. d.. 1920,
in the German language ut Basel, Ger
many. Very large, it was bound in
wood, covered with hog skin, with brass
plates corners and clasps, secured we'll
enough to stand the wear and tear Of
several centuries more. 1t is illustrat-
ed with wood cuts, showing the most
interesting events Of ancient history,
and had in addition an original COM
mandatory from DR.. Martin Luther.
The book is comparatively we'll pre-.
served and for q lover Of ancient litera-
ture q great treasure. 1 remember to
have seen an old edition Of the German
Bible shown to me with great pride, by
Col. James Edward Calhoun Mt his res
.idence on Savannah river. The Colonel
gave it q place Of homer. These books
should be taken great care OF. and il q
possessor has not the time or the taste
to do so he should put them in the hands
of one who will care for and profit by
them.
Our old friend and adviser, the we'll
known and original Tully Branch was
in town last week for several days in
behalf Of the Mutual Reserve Fund
Life Association, of New York. We
wish him tho greatest success and now
greet him most heartily wherever these
may reach him.
The bed of the Narrow Gauge Rail-
road through the town of Ninaty-Six
was located last week. We hope sin.
cerely that every body concerned will
be pleased with its location.
The Ninety-Six Stock Show will
come off sometime in August. Listen
all yc ladies and farmers. and help us
OF the difficulty. Come one. come
all, and success will be the inscription
our banner, raised not only for the
good of Ninety-Six, but for the benefit
OF the whole country.
Rev. II. 4. Sloan, D. D., pastor Lower
Long Cane and Cedar Springs Churches
passed through town last week, return.
!ng from 9 religious meeting. For