The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-03-27
1sYs--TEE FIRST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BEGINNING.
Clubs. EngliSh Spelling. American
Antiquities. Scieuce md Religion.
Uses of Adversely, Early History
OF AbbeyiIIe County, Hope.

The first meeting was held on 2}rd. day O.
April, 1878, Mt tho residence of General Nc.
(f0Wan who rcuu the first essay on the most
appropriate subject or "Clubs," In which was
given Il history OF many different Cubs,-
til cir various uses and pleasures. So, we see,
that at the first meeting an entire essay was
devoted to u short history OF many CLUBS o
the past, but nothing then could he said OF
this one-only an earnest wish expressed by
The cSSayist and echoed by every member
that it might prove worthy TO nave lts own
history recorded and its name perpetuated
indeed, l think speak correctly when state,
that the closing words Of that paper were
"Esto pcrpet'ta.' This is my recollection after
eleven years existence.
1t is but fitting then, that on this, tht
twelfth anniversary meeting, its honorable
history should he written.
The notable events OF each meeting mus ainn
not be omitted. therefore record the elec-
ton as an Honorary member of Judge Thom'
as Jefferson Mackey, who was present.
June 1S7S.-At this time the meeting was
held ut Mr.. L. w. Whites home and Mr.. w.
c. Benet read on "English Spelling" which
was both learned and Interesting, showing
great familiarity with our language. In Inns
production much OF the spelling Oh tne Gay
abridged Dictionary received such an attack,
as would doubtless have carrird 1t down un-
der the assault, hut for the great size OF the
book. The day of large things, therefore, Is
not to he dcspised. Mr.. Worcester and, per-
haps Mr.. Walker, were the standards OF good
spelling held up by the essayist. John Bull
I'D Jonathan n0u not Jnen Occn WTlllcH-
but we must not anticipate.
Notable event No.2. Judges Joseph B-evard
Kershaw and Thomas Thompson were elected
Honorary members.
made by the secretary and little, therefore.
can be said about il. 1t was held at Mr.. w.
II. Parkcr's home and Rev. John kerSliaw
read paper on "Amcrcan IntiquitieS." This
is my recollection Of the subject.
August 9.-rhiS Is the third record OF Il
meeting which was held at the home OF Mr..
W. Joel Smith. At this time Mr.. W. \. Lee
read Il paper OF much learning and research
on the subject, "Sciencc and Religion, or the
harmony Of Natural and Revealed Truth"
Scptember IA regular meeting Of the Climb
sons The secretary recorded this fact, In
these words: There was quite large num-
her in attendance, which was increased during
time for the usual refreshments"
The Club has since found short and suitable
name for such as these, to wit: eating Mem
great credit, that they do their whole duty
| by the Club.
Col. J. S. Cothran read an interesting essay
on ',ihc uses Of AIvGrs:,y;, which" ,ht, me
pleasant discussion"
Notable event No. 3. Judge Joshua II
| Hudson was elected an Honorary member.
October ll-Mljor \. b. Wardlaw's home
was the place Of this meeting, which proved
! to be Il most interesting one on account OF
the admirable essay read by Mr.. NJ. p. De-
Bruhl on "lhc early history OF ADDeVllle
County" from which much valuable In
formation was gained Of the early sctile lerS -
their trials and heroism-and even OF the
death of some. Abheville is still a grand
county, and general remark may he made.
that the shedding of blood Is the price OF al
most every thing worthy to be achieved.
| November S.-The Club met by appoint
ment at this time at Mr.. George Whites.
Mr.. Burt. the President, occupied the Chair.
The secretary states that Mr. Burt favored the
society with an essay on THE early history
of .ibbevil!c County, l think he was re-
IueStcd tn follow up the history given by
Mr.. Dcl}ruhl at the previous meeting, which
was the reason for selecting the same subject.
The secretary should have stated that the
essayist spoke eXtemporancously At this
meeting the Librarian reported the pcriodi-
Gals on hand and the report showed that
seventeen were taken.
December G.-The minutes for this meeting
were never recorded, but | found q few notes
of the secretary. Mr.. DclSrnhl, in which it is
stated thai the Cub met at the house Of l.. w.
Perrin. The cSsayiSt. Mr.. w. II. Mc('nw read
Il paper ON "What is hope but dcceiving.'
We trust the cSsayist on that occasion has
found hope any thing but dcceivng.
There are no miputeS recorded for the year
lS1!I. hut notes Of the following meeting We're
found on pieces of paper. Some too, during
the year are mentioned from memory.