The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-21
GREENwooD's GERMAN.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen Who were
Therc...NOtcs of the Dresses which
the Ladies' Wore.

GREESwooD, s. c., Jan. 10, 1891.
A very pleasant. social event was the ger.
man given by young men Of the t1wn .a on iass ,hs
usual place, the Male Academy.
The music was from Augusta and theyoung
people danced merriiy To the inspiring
strains.
The chaperoneS were three Of Green wood s
most charming matrons, Mrs. j. Il. Gihbes,
Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. B. F. dunbar and Miss
Norwood from Abbevile.
r. r. ruiley, J b. RaISton and Mr.. Schoen,
of AbbevIlle. A most pleasant aud pretty
feature of the german was the distribution
of i;lvors which added great deal to the
happiness OF the h,rtunatcs, who received
them.
The attendance was not so large as was ex.
pected and hoped for, but enough were pres
rut to make 1t elninently agreeable.
'rhe young ladies present were:
Miss Cuddie Calhoun. of Aboeville, who
was tastily arrayed la q becoming costume OF
pink china silk, with Mr.. Warren, OF Able
Vile.
Miss Sadie Calhoun with Mr.. Schoen both
OF AbbevilIc. Dress Of grey stuff, trimmed
with garnet velvet and silver passanlenterle
Miss Bessie Gibhes with Mr.. j. B. Ralston
Costume, pink satin. tastily trimmed with
cut steel paSsamenterie.
Miss Bessie McKellar with Mr.. Ed. Clary
pink with tulle drapereS.
Miss Hattie Mckellar with MIR. Idis Brab-
ham, white dotted swiss and ribbons.
Miss Hattie Reynolds, black stuff dress and
flowers, with MIR. 7. darlington, OF savan
nah.
Miss Katie Reynolds with Mr.. T. +. Talley
black dress with silk trimmings.
Miss Carrie Clary with MIR. john Simmons
lilac null ribbon trimmings.
Miss Ethel Gibbes with Mr.. J. Green, red
dress prettily trimmed in black velvet and
ribbons.
Miss Minnie Waters with Mr.. Wells Riley
black dress, square cut bodice.
Miss MolIie Reynolds with Mr.. "A. j. Bell
4 a
Miss Lorie Marse with Mr.. T.. McKellar
pretty dress OF red and black.
Miss Lizzie Kerr with Mr.. Z. r. Jordan, cos
tune OF yellow satin with black velvet bodice
and black velvet with trimmings.
Miss Annie Hartzos with Mr.. Jerritt Nc
kellar, costume OF baby blue cashmere with
The "stags" present were Messrs. r. s.
Sparirnan, L. +. Hodges and q. Z. Neal.
The musicians played ".IIome sweet Home
about 2 o'clock-that danced the merrily
throng dispersed, carrying with them most
pleasant memories OF the german.
Mr.. Ed Reynolds and Mr.. Jonn Barksdale
have returned from Florida.
Mr.. Geo. Edwards. OF Charleston, was In
Col. DAVE, OF Chester, who was one OF the
members of the FIRST caucus held here in
aver of the g., q. .S n. r. r., spent several
days in town this past week. ...-
Miss Chiles, OF Verdery, Is visiting Mrs
Geo. Hodges.
Mrs Pat Calhoun and Miss Ellen Parker, Of
Abbeville, were in town Thursday.
Miss Ernie Malone, who has been visiting
Mrs. B. +. Dunbar for the past few weeks. left
Monday to visit friends and relatives IN
Wedgefeld.
Divine service, preparatory for communion
was held in the Presbyterian church Friday
evening. Rev. DR.. Lindsay, of Due West, fill
ed the pulpit and preached an able Ser
mon.
Rev. John McLees, OF Orangeburg, is here
on visit to his relatives.
Bowen, the little son of Mr.. Joel Bailey
came nearly having serious accident one
afternoon OF last week. His clothes caught
on fire and were burning, when Il colOrcd
woman chunced to enter the room. She soon
eXtinguished the flames and the little fellow
esca ped with only u Scared chin.
Work on the cotton compress is progressing
finely. 1t Is now being weatherboardeu
with corrugated iron.
A great many cottages are being built In
the southwestern part of the town. Mr.. T.
Walker was among the first to build In that
location, 1t promises to be- very popular par,
OF the town.
Mrs. Frank Fleming returned Saturday
from Laurens, where she has been visiting
relatives.
Mr.. J. w. Payne sold one of his beautiful
building lots, next to Mr.. VIM. Bailey, TO Mr.
Allen last week. We hope soon TO see nice
dwelling there. r.