The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-05-22

CHILpREN's Day services as authorized by
the Southern Method!st'church were held at
speeches were made by the following named
gentlemen: Mr.. Z. V. Hammond, Rev. l.. +.
Beatty. Judge ]. F. Lyon, and the pastor, Rev.
B. F. Berry. Quite large number of people,
young and old, were in attendance. Quite an
elegant dinner was spread. The day through
out was very enjoyable one
Mr.. ". J. RoDDY, of Rock Hill, general
agent for the New York Equitable Life Insur-
ance Company, was in town one day last
week He came TO see our townsman. Mr.. j..
G. Miller, whose energy and ability as a sue
cessful life insurance agent had gone abroad.
Mr.. Roddy succeeded in securing Mr.. Miller's
services for his company, and he will hence
forth present the claims OF that rich and re-
liable company.
REV. w. NJ. GRIER, ID. D., preached ad.
mirable sermon in the Presbyterian church
last Sunday to an attentive audience. He
was filling an appointment of the Second A.
r. Presbytery which has arranged TO supply
the A. r. Presbyterians at this place with
preaching. In the abscnse of their pastor the
Presbyterians rendered the use Of their
church to their Seceder brethren The cour-
tesy was highly appreciated.
THE Bradley Baptist church will be public
ly dedicated on the 4th Lords day in this
month, the 18th, Rev. r. H. Griffith, D. D., OF
Greenvile, $. c., will preach the dedication
sermon. Historical sketch Of the church will
be read by Maj. J. L. White. Dedication
music will be led by +. Chiles and Choir of
Troy. PuDilc cordially invited.
THE musical entertainment which will be
given in Court House next Friday evening
by the ladies of the Presbyterian congrega-
tion will be the most enjoyable affair of the
kind which this town has known for long
time. Let everybody go-old and young
grown folks and children.
HANDSOME invitations are out for the Com
mencement of Woflard college which takes
place June 9th, 10th and 1lth: The Baccalau-
reat sermon will be preached by Rev. H. o.
n n Address hafOrp fbp Snpiaf iaS
by w. A. Chandler, ID. ID. Alumni address
by Hon. r. w. Simpson.
THE german given at the New Hotel by
some Of the young men last Wednesday
night was one Of the most enjoyable of the
season. The music furnished by Murphey' s
band was particularly good. When Able
VILE can furnish such music, there is no need
; OF sending 10 a distance.
AT a stra gberry festival given by the ladies
Of Donalds Saturday night for benefit of
Thornwe.l Orphanage Clinton, 5. C., amount
raised SO. clear of all expenses. Quite a
crowd, and all seemed to enjoy themselves
The festival was In q grove IN front of resi-.
dence of J. c. Caldwell.
THE closing exercises of the Greenwood
Male School will take place Oh Thursday. 23d
inst. with public examination, written
and oral. An address will he delivered by
Prof Dan. c. Webb, Principal of School
Patrons and the public generally are respect.
fully invited to attend.
REV, +. w. WILLIAMS, colored, president
Of the Ferguson Academy and pastor of the
colored Presbyterian church, has moved into
the college building, For some time he has
been subjected at night to petty annoyances
in his old homestead.
DIR. GRIER preached most impressive ser
mon in the Presbyterian church sunday.
He has many friends in Abbeville and al.
ways draws a large congregation from all de-
nominations.
THE singing in the Presbyterian church
was particularly fine on last Sunday. Miss
Jennie Edwards, of Due West. Mr.. Harden
Of Savannah, and Mr.. Will Widcman from
Troy, assisted.
MONDAY afternoon the Rifle club had a
dress parade on the public square. The In
spection OF the company by Adgt. Gen.
Bonham will take place June 4th.
If you want to invest fifty-cents where you
will more than get your money back go tc
the musical entertainment next Friday
evening in the Court House.
MANY Of our young people spend very
pleasant afternoons at the tennis court near
Judge Cothran's. Some of the young ladies
are graceful players.
EIGHTprlsoners are in Jail TO be tried fol
murder in the June court.