The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-12-02
Contributed Locals.

EVIL S. c., Nov. 9. 1891.
Ono month from to-day will be Christmas.
You will also know IT IS near a' nanu oS
mean into our store windows.
To-morrow is Thanksgiving Day, ana rev.
r +. %Stackhouse. Of Greenwood; WIZ nolu ap-
nronriate services In the MetnouiSt Suu,culn
the evening. The public are cordially H.
Raw M Darcan will leave next Monday for
neriInoton to attend the annual meeting OF
the South Carolina Conference OF the NJ. T.
Mex. Sunday Is to be'observed with appro-
nrfete %seryices in the Methodist Church as
tchiIdren's Day" All the SCHOOLS OF the
town are cordially, inyitea 10 taee ~ ~i $50, u.s. ras
beid in The Methodist Church at the conelu,
sion. OF the morning services. me toll o.
member being called, 1t was founo necessary
70 have it revised, ana upon ~ hf tbe hoard o.
Stewards with Instructions to look after all
members who had moved away, anu make
such changes as they should deem proper.
The nastor then submitted q written report
covering his work for the past year, ana
showing the spiritual condition OF the mem
bership: all OF which. was very gratifying.
40 member have been added To the church,
besides a general increase in feeling and good
works. brought about by tho fAlthiul ana
jealous work Of the pastor. Superintenoan
NJ Lyon submitted no written report. ont
represented the school In O prosperous anu
r " Hammond chairman of the board OF
Stewards, made a financial report, and re-
quested that all the assessments iHr 'nis Sta,
stands high in the South Carolna confer,
ence, aud always comes on Wild a cIear shee'
and a bright record financially. Ihls IL IN
deed very gratifying as well as compliment
taTy. Let us profit BY the past, and strive to
do better in the future.
Mr. Thomas c. Perrin Is in Columbia in at
tendance upon the US. Court, as Juror:
Abbeville, in place of Mr.. J. S. Hammond re-
signed. We know Mr.. Fisher personally, and
feel sure he will discharge his duties without
and Fisher to look after 1.-THE boys" Abberille
Miss Orene Hughes, after a pleasant visit to
friends in Columbia and NeWoerry, returned
Miss Mamie Murray was unexpectedly
called home last week by telegram announc-
ing the illness OF her mother, whom we are
glad TO report better at this writing.
fui visit among friends and relatives in Alb.
beyille, returned TO her home In Anderson
last week, somewhat unexpected and a llttle
troubled In mind. We trust she Is now nap
DIV, and that the gallant knight" Is fully re-
Why can our merchants have u telephone
communication from one or both depots. ~
would certainly be q great convenience, ana
would soon pay for Itself.
The musical entertainment at the New
Hotel, last Saturday evening gwen oy Frol.
Gill Thomas was q very enjoyaoie OCCASION.
The Professor rendered some excellent mus,
lie, and showed himself to be quite a "mu>ical
expert playing six different instruments al
one time. At the conclusion OF the mus
fcale" he offered q beautiful silver cup to the
young lady present who should receive the
highest number OF votes as the "most popular
young lady in Abbeville." Miss Re6ecca
Seal was honored with the highest vote,
high compliment. Miss Mary Hemph1ll, the
accomplished and fascinating daughter OF
General r. r. Hemphill, was honored by re-
ceiving the next highest vote.
Just think Of It! there are more than 100
young ladies above the age Of sweet l6, Nv
ing within the corporate limits Of Abbeville-
would you believe 1t? yes It's true. There are
equally as many young men over this age.
We are comtorted by the thought that next
year Will be 'leap year." Look out boys:
Mr.. Willie E. FILL is an artist Indeed. A
few days ago We saw o large cake most beau
timlly and artistically trimmed by him,
Mrs. Dargan and daughter left yesterday
for Chester where she will have the pleasure
of Joining q reunion Of her family.
Abbeville will soon have a fine "silver cor
net band" made up Of our young men OF mus
ical talent. There is nothing that VIII add
than q band OF tine music, and nothing that
will more effectually drive away dull care.
This Is O worthy q public spirited enter
prise on the part OF Aebeville's young men
members OF the band only who have as yet
asked for no outside uid. We think our cit
liens should appreciate this fact and stand
ready TO assist them should they desire IT In
the future.
Mr.. C. E. Bruce with his entire force may
now be found in the store OF G. p. Hammond
& Co, who are prepared TO furnish any and
all kinds OF shoes you need. NJ.