The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-10-11
TIME FOR ALL.
Prayers, Preaching. Missionaries.
Heather, Worshippers, and Stu.


Due West, S. c., Oct. I, 1893.
| Beautiful autumn days.
OF the students and increase of business.
| Mr.. j. b. Bonner, or Pelzer. IL here spend
Ing some days Our people are glad 10 have
him.
The quarterly congregational meeting OF
the Due West A. r. p. church took place last
Saturday afternoon.
Rev. Neil Pressly, missionary from Tampi-
Mrs. PressIy is with him. Both are looking
well. Mr.. Pressly has gained number OF
pounds since he came TO the STATES about
three weeks ago.
NJ. c. A. hall last Monday night passed off
nicely. Every one seemed 10 enjoy being
present. Rev. o. Y. Bonner, In behalf OF the
association. entered hearty welcome to all
the faculty In very touching words welcomed
the new students 10 the college aud the homes
of the families here, while to the old hes he
expressed the pleasure all feel at having them
again In our midst
| Mr.. r. c. Bernan, of Chester, is expected
here this week to place the town clock in the
tower OF the college. The clock Is from the
Seth Thomas Co., and Is Il first class one.
There will be concert at the Y. NJ. G. A.
hall Saturday night Of this week. There will
| be some special attraction in the way OF fine
music. Some OF the best talent will be en-
ployed. The proceeds will 60 TO the Town
Clock Fund.
Rev. j. s. Grier, OF Louisville Ca. passed
through here on his way to Wexford TO assist
Rev. S w. Reid with a communion service.
He was TOO unwell to 20 on for day or two.
Saturday he left for bis former home in North
Carolina.
Rev. 4. Latham went over Saturday to
preach al Head Springs, Laurens county.
Rev. j. II. Edwards left Thursday TO assist
with the meeting at Wexford. S. T..
| The delegates will leave here Friday for the
meeting Of the Second Presbytery which
takes place at Ora, 8. e. They will 60 imme-
diately after adjournment to the meeting of
the A. K. Sy nod, which convenes at Sharon,
York county.
ry, delivered his opening address to the stu
dents of this department last Thursday eve
ming in the A. r. church. The public were In
vited and enjoyed this able address:
| DR.. j. o. Lindsay preached an able sermon
In the A. r. church last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. J. A. Devlin is serving on the jury this
week.
The Lords Supper was observed by the As
socate Reformed congregation last Sabbath
The services were very much enjoyed. Rev.
Nell Pressly from Tampico. Mexico, preached
an able and very appropriate sermon at IL
After an hours intermissiOn Mr. Pressly gave
a very interesting address on the work In
Mexico. and especially on the spiritual condl
Mr.. and Mrs - Bryant from the Antre-
vile section worshipped with the Associate
Reformed congregation Sabbath.
Erskine has h % BOYS this :, week and Others
Mrs. j. E. Brownlee, OF Antrevil1e, came
down to see her relative, Rev. n. +. Pressly
Of Mexico. Mrs. Pressly went home with
| her.
Sentiment In this State is divided on the
Palmetto case now In the Courts In Wash
iugton. However this may be our distin
guished young friend, Mr.. ]. 4. Johnson, Of
Washington, Is getting number Of high COM
pliments on his management OF the case.
The Washington Post OF last week contained
a very high compliment to him from Judge
Simon ton of this state. Il. s. u.