The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-04-03
FROM THE CENTRE OF LEARNING.
ScintiIatiOns from a Ready Pen-NOte
and Comment from the City Of
Churches and Colleges.
DUE WEST, 5. c., March 30,

Inc laClleTS are WcIl Up Will lAcil WIN.
The quarterly congregational meeting OF
the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church
occurred Saturday evening.
Mr.. Joshua Jones, United States Commits
sioner, was in town last week. He reports
Due West as all o. X. in his line.
Rev. Mr.. Hawkins, the Baptist writer at
Little River, preached q good sermon in the
Baptist church, Thursday night.
Due West had a good time OF meetings
last week. The Ladies Missionary Society,
the choir, Mr.. Benet's lecture, Rev. Mr.. How-
kins's sermon, and the Exhibition at the Fe-
male College.
Mr. Haync McDnl, Mr.. William Seawright,
Mr.. w. \. Graydon, Of Abbeville, were in
tcrestcd spectators at the concert at the Fe-
male College.
Mr. r. ii. Devlln was in Due West on a visit
recently He brought Miss Cary Calhoun to
sec home folks and friends
Rev. w. F. Pearson went to Westminster to
preach Friday.
Mr.. Livy Watson was right badly hurt in a
wrcstle last week.
NJ Bailey. of Greenwood, and Mr.. Dickson,
were in town recently in the interest of the
Greenwood Factory. Due West subscribed
about $1,000.
Due West has rarely enjoyed a more mag
nifcent literary feast than in the lecture OF
Mr. Benet His praises are on the lips of all.
He spoke for one hour and fifteen minutes,
and held the wrapt attention OF even those
around tho door who could not get seats. Mr.
Benets receipt for book-writing and his trib-
ute to the Anglo-SaXon were superb. Mr..
Benet handled matchless subject In a
matchess way. You were made to feel proud
of being an Anglo.SaXon. The lecturer Is
first orators Of the South. We extend thanks
for our keen enjoyment Of this lecture.
Some one suggests that the new scheme OF
raising money. by the art Of photographs rs
recently pracliccd in Due West is more sue
cesSful than the "Goldcn Chain"
The entertainment at the Female College
Friday evening was quite spicy with varied
program. a beautiful program was. placed
IN, nntnrnI y
large audience was present. The fec, twenty
five cents, was in benefit OF The Amelian SO
ssy 1nn tine eoeT d Wera
pleased with the allowing selections: "God
is The Refuge, ,"-thc leading part OF this cho-
rus was well given by, Miss Marie Power q
johnson, was captivating. "Reating-rhe
Three Lovers was nicely done. Vocal Solo,
"Gaily Chant the Summer Birds" by Miss
Mary W. Pearson, was much admired.
ice" Misses Brock. johnson and McClay, were
principal actors: ali the other actors did well.
Miss MincrvaS Disappointment, as recited
by Miss Boyce was much clccred., Miss La
this piece by pantomime
The young men were especially captlvntcd
ny tbc sweet rendition OF "Sweet Heather
Bclls,'' by Mis-: Ressie Carroll, who is beauti-
rul In person and song.
"Thc GipSy Scene was very interesting, es-
prcally In the part where Miss Edwards and
MI. NJ. u. Grlcr IS aCLlnS
was exquisite. Some were well pleased with
"Indian Club EXERCISE
WE regard "Go Thou Unto the King" rs
rnc At piece of music, sentiment, rendition,
ing and that OF Mr.. NJ. b. Grie- on this piece
was captivating. The vocal solo, "YOu." sang
10y Miss Henderson was most favorably re.
ceved. We give the programme of this most
excellent entertainment:
Chorus-God is the Reiuge.-Bradbury.
| Piano Whirlwind-Kolli lling.-Misses
NIilicll and McDavid.
Vocal Solo-Margueritc-CA \. White.-AIiss
Johnson.
| Kcadtng-Thc Three Lovers.
Chorus Come Sing the Song OF Happier
! Dnys-EmerSon.
Piano Observation-Disclosures of Homes. b.
Mills-Misses Henderson and Dale.
Vocal Solo-Caily Chant the Summer Birds
! DE Pinna-MiSS Pearson.
| Scenes from Merchant OF Nenice.-Shak-
Spcare
Vocal You-Rolyn-Mlss Henderson.
J Recitation - Miss Minervas Disappoint-
! ment.
ssohn-Misses Brock and Hood.
Vocal Solo-Sweet Heather Bells-Howard.
Miss Carroll
Gipsy Scene from II Trovatore.
| uuartette-Piano-And ste symphony
- -l5eethoren.-Nlisses Brock, Johnson, Hood
and Mcnavtd.
Sacred SoIo-Mako Haste, o God, to Deliver
Me-Schnecker.-AliSs PoWer "
Indian Club Exercise.
Piano Duo - Polonalse. Op 10 Chopin.--
Misses McDavld and Johnson.
Vocal Soo-Flower Of the A!ps-Wekerlin.
Miss Edwards.
Chorus-Go thou unto the Ksng-Bradbury.
| 4he Eegistcr.
A committee consisting of Judge Cothran,
! Capt. MCGOWAN, Mr.. A. w. Smith and Presi-
dent ]. Allen Smith are to visit Due West
Wednesday in the inter est Of the factory.
DR.. w. NJ. Grier, of Due West. and Dr. Hol-
land, of Newberry, have been appointed by
Judge Cothran, along with DR.. Harrison. OF
Abbeville, as medical examiner, q Board of
Examiners TO examine for admission to the
Naval Academy at Annapolis. r. s. g.