The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-30
CITY OF COLLEGES.
Preparing for Activity in the Classic
Halls and Shady Groves of Chick

Mr.. II. Nance reached his majority last
sunday, and was handsomely remembered
by his mother, Mrs. Drayton Nance, beihS
presented with n fine horse and buggy.
Mr.. J. y. Nance has sold his fine black fill
ly TO Jno. l.. Lewis of Fendletoa for goou
round sum.
CrokinaIe has been nick named decade
billiards., and is the leading game Tor the
young folks Of Due West.
"llalma" is growing popniarnS an indoor
game and Is rapidly SupcrccedinS the ola
fashioned game of checkers.
Tie cooperative store at DonaldS under the
supervision OF the DonaldS, Walnut Grove.
Due West and Level Land Alliances Is now Il
surely. AT a meeting of stock holders heid NJ
DonaldS last Saturday, j. +. Todd was elected
business manager OF the enterprise and
formal organization was effected.
Next Monday morning the sound OF the
college bells will announce the opening DAY
of the two institutions Mt this place. They
will open with q good list OF students ana
bids fair TO add another successful years work
to their proud record.
"R =. g. Is still on the wing III Inc lnler.
est of the colleges at this place, Mr.. Galloway
is max ing an enSable reputation as solicit
ing agent for the college fund BY his untiring
energy and indefatigable efforts, and has met
with success that Is encouraging 10 all lriehus
Of the college.
Next Friday night will be the final social
entertainment Of the vacation In Due west.
II will be a festival at the beautiful new resi-
dcnce of Mr.. J. a. Devlin. Vocal and instru-
mental music, recitationS. flowers, chinese
lanterns and pretty faces will he character
| istics that go 10 make the occasion the tonlest
| OF the season.
The residence of the late Mrs. Jane Haddon
sold at public outcry, as previously an,
nouccd, last Saturday. Maj. Nance cried
| the sale and the property was bought by MT:
Johnson, one Of the lcsatees for the sum OF
Charles +. Mckay and his bride returned
| to Due West on saturday last, from thelr
| bridal tour.
MIR. James Razor, q handsome young man
driving a spanking good turnout, makes
frequent visits to our sober little village OF
late James is q whole souled, genial hearted
! fellow, and we areIalways glad TO behold his
smiling continuance. Much luck 10 you,
James.
The Due West Female College is undergo
ing Il thorough brushing up, the last few gays gays
Jay. The reputation Of this Institution Is
such that her patrons are not confined 10 the
state or even the United States.
| Mexico has furnished a few pupils VINO
will matriculate next Monday the Two
daughters of Rev. J. 5 A. Hunter who Is
missionary to that country under the In
tiuence of the Associate Reformed cnurch.
The management is having some additions
made to the building for the accommodation
Of more boarders. Prof. Bonner, has won a
name by the successful manner In Whlcn ne
has made this institution to flourish. He Is
an untiring worker and is peculiarly fitted
| for the duties assigned to him In this poslslon
and his sound Judgment and marked wis.,
dom in the selection OF his corps OF teachers
for the various departments is exceptionally
fine, as the past record Of the college will
show, and the faculty for next session Is
triumph of Prof. Bonncr's best efforts
Mr. +. /. Bell, Of this place, Is making
reputation as a contractor and builder lin
LaurenS county.
Mr.. Bell made shoo-fy trip home last
Saturday, returning Monday. Time serves
him well and IL is u great pleasure to an
nounce his success in his line.
The towns bridges will be overhauled this
Larry"