The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-20
ABOUT THE DUE WEST COLLEGES.
A Much Pleased Correspondent
Gives nn Interesting Account OF
Recent Exercises.

Editor Press and Banner:
had the pleasure Of being In Due west last
week upon two very pleasant occasions, and
thinking that perhaps an account OF them
might Interest some Of your readers, send 1t
TO you.
ESQ.,, of the Abbeville Bar, before the young
ladies Of the Female College on last Thursday
evening. This excellent institution OF learn
ing Is under the management of Prof. H. E.
Bonner, assisted by q corps Of splendid teach
ers It was never in more flourishing con-
dition than at present, having about eighty
pupils enrolled in the college department and
some fifty or more In the primary depart
ment.
The exercises of the evening were begun by
a chorus sung by all the young ladies Of the
college, led by Miss Marie Power, with an Or
gan accompaniment rendered by the beauti-
full and accomplished Miss Jennie Edwards,
one of the teachers. Miss Power has voice
of rare compass and sweetness.
This was followed by the address OF Mr..
Miller, who chose rs his subject, "Our Young
Women" The theme was peculiarly ap-
led gracefully and we'll by the speaker. 1t
was listened to attentively by the large crowd
present, and elicited number Of favorable
comments both from the young ladies OF the
Prof. Bonner had kindly invited the young
men from Erskine College to be present, much
to their surprise and pleasure, and we expect
that of the young ladies also; 1t IS needless
passed off very pleasantly, and was one OF
those little episodes which make college life
attractive. The young ladies were all dressed
in uniform, and impressed me very much by
their graceful and dignif1ed bearing and man.
ner.
The rother was the twelfth semi-annual
celebration, of the Euphemian Literary So
sssd ssy Of of GS by M Ie Of
senior class, and of declamations by two
members each of the Freshman and Sopho-
more classes. The speakers all acquitted
themselves with credit.
These speeches were followed by debate
participated in by members of the Junior and
Senior classes, two on each. side. The query
was, "IS it wise for the South to remain polit-
ically solid?" After listening attentiyely to
vor of the negative.
The exercises were interspered with de-
lightful music rendered by the Due West
sting band under the leadership Of DR.. Ed
wards. The hall of the society, where the ex-
ercises were held. was filled to It's fullest
capacity, and the occasion was one OF great
pleasure. The people of Due West are unit
in everything that pertains to her excellent
wnat may be accomplished by united effort,
and b strong determination.
They are doing O noble work In the cause OF
education, the effect of which will be felt long
spend much time In Due West, and not be I'M
pressed with the feeling that he Is In literary
town. While there, was the guest OF DR..
and Mrs Grier, to whose courteous and kind
iy hospitality was due much Of the pleasure
of my visit.
Although the two places are SO near, the
people of Due West and Abbeville are almost
strangers This is no doubt due to the want
of railroad connection between them, which
we hope we will have at no distant day. One
has but to know the Due West people to like
them, for they are proverblal ior thelr hospl,
tality. Mr.. Editor If you wish 10 have good
time, go TO Due West. w. n. ".