The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
Personals.

many friends.
Miss Emma Woodruff, Of Florida, an
alumne Of the Female College, was the
guest Of Mrs. John B. Bonner.
The beautiful Miss Carr, Of Winns-
bnro, was one Of the honored guests Of
the c0mmencclnr
The Misses Dial, Of Laurens, were
much admired.
Miss Carrie Bradley, Of Troy, was
welcomed by her friends.
Misses Alexander and Prince. Of Will
linmston,; honored the commencement
with their presence.
That charming brunette, Miss Annie
Eeynolds, Of Greenwood, graced the &C.
caSion.
Miss Kate Marshall. Of Abbeville.
was the guest Of the Misses Calhoun.
The stately Miss Mary Lomax, Of Yer
derry, was also present.
Miss Edna Tustcn, Of Abhevillr.
added her beauty and grace to the FEES
tive occasion.
Miss McFall, Of Anderson, had many
admirers.
Miss Holland. the beauty Of the Fe-
male College, was one Of the III ost pop
young ladies Of the s%oiree, and de-
servrdly So.
Miss Hannah Hcmphill, daughter Of
Gen. Il. r. Hemphil!. yinc"d the occa-
sion with her digniied presence.
Two Of the most charming Young Ia
dies. IN attendance. were Miss Farr and
Miss Dyson, Of Washington. Ga.
delighted the hearts Of her many add
mirers by her presence,
Miss Josie ChilrS, Of Midway. was
present with her many charms of per-
son and manner.
Echoes of Commencement.
Nothing before like this rain and
lush on commencement.
The stands lost monry.
the council.
The livery stables didn't Il" much.
There was IL large number Of dis
tinguishcd visitors ut commencement.
The town lad an extra police force
but not n single arrest was made.
President Kcnncdy's address was fine.
He declines to let the papers have it
for publication.
Nearly every body went to see the
gam, preachers. lawyers, merchants
and all. About $s5 was taken in.
This just about covered expenses.
Maj. Todd, Thomas Fri.rSon and
Lawyer Prince, of Anderson, took in
commencement
Capt. Moscly, Of Prosperity. a men,
Der o! the Erskine Board, VAS Il wei
come guest.
a large number Of visitors and pupils
had to lie owe on recount Of the wash
out on tn. rail- ruad.
The Erskiae Board did a graceful
thing in honor,ng Rev. W.. l.. PRESLEY
with the title Of Doctor Of Divinity.
He will wear it we'll. We have been
wanting him to have it for some time.
Prot. Kennedy should be made ID.
l.. d." His baccalaureate deserves it.
The food largely intcrfered with the
hand shaking of the candidates. Now
you must come to the Teachers Insti-
tute which meets about the middle Of
July.
Rev. r. N. Stephenson preached an
excellent sermon Subbath evening for
DIR. w. l.. PRESLEY.
One Of the Young ladies who gradu.
ated was the last Of seven sisters. AS
President Kennedy handed her the
diploma lie added, ''shc is rs good as
she is beautiful"
The Augusta team took their defeat
like men. The last game was very fine
the score being & to l in favor OF Due
West. II. S. G.
Distinction In Erskine College.
Some years ago the faculty did away
with the practice OF giving honors to the
students. and adopted what they called
'distinctions.' The best pupil in each
study is entitled TO this distinction.
DIR. Grier announced these distinctions
on Wednesday night. as follows
Senior ClasS-DiStinrtion in Mental
Science, German. English Literature,
French. Chemistry, Geology, Astrono-
my-R. e.. Peoples.
Honorable mention-In Chemistry
and G~eology--T. W. Sloan-In Astron-
omy-T. w. Sloan and w. G.. Bell.
Best average scholar in Junior Class
r. a.. Lee.
Honorable Mention-D. G. Phillips.
The Greek Medal, opened to Junior
and Senior Glasses. and presented by a
friend Of the College, was won by Mr.
l.. l.. Reid.
Greek Medal, offered to the best
student ir the Sophomore Glass, was so
closely contested by two members that
the Professor could not decide which
one ought to have it, and consequently
gave one each to Messrs. +. B. Kennedy