The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-05
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Contributed Locals.
Abbeville, s. c., April 5, 1893.
Parasols. straw hats and spring suits are
now in season. Several OF our dudes have al
Last Sunday was a beautiful day, and ser.
vices were held In all our churches. me
Methodist church was decorated for Easter IN
a simp pie, yet artistic manner. Just above the
front door on the inside was the motto In ny.
ing green "Praise the Lord" On the right
side extending along the entire side OF the
building was written in letters OF gold, - esus s
left side was the beautiful motto, Loves re.
deeming work la DONE" In the recess behind
the pulpit In letters of gold were the trnest
mortal ears. "Christ is rsen:' lust beneath
this grand EASTER motto stood pure white
cross, around the base of which were mounds
OF beautiful flowers, pure white calla lilies,
and there. beautiful flowers. sweet emblems
of the life beyond the grave through the re-
surrection. Hovering above the cross were a
number of pure white doves winding smilax
around the cross so natural In their life ike
poise that they seemed just ready TO allght.
The chancel was draped In pure white, white
on the eight and left, and high above the pull
pit were festoons OF cedar most gracefully
fooped to either side rnd fastened With mag
nolia leaves In cluster, and tiney vines trail
Ing down the walls, with the notices In gilt.
"He is the King OF glory" ~ Know mo ina dnat my my
praise his name,' ~ am alive forevermore.' "
The opening anthem "Tell II out with a Joy.
full noise" and offertory "Christ ls risen,
were rendered by the choir In the most
charming manner, while the soft sweet tones
OF the cornet, played by Mr.. Sam Trow bridge.
OF Anderson, add.d greatly TO the melody OF
the organ as played by Miss Aylet Chalmers
ab he ehapier Mas and 18Th verse And
answered and said unto hi my Lord and my
God" The sermon as understood oy us was
lst, An argument against the resurrection
outside of the bible. 2nd. Proofs adduced
from the records given In the sacred writings
by the EvangelisLs, one, and the strongest OF
which was the testimony given by Ihomas
In the words of the text Srd. That We should
dedicate our lives anew 10 the Risen Christ
US II is through his resurrection alone that
we have the blessed hope OF glorious I'M
mortality beyond the grave. ..o.
The congregation was large ana very atten'
tive, many from the surrounding country
worshipping with us AZ the Close Of tne
morning service the sacrament OF the LORD
Supper was administered, during which the
choir sang In low sweet tones that most beau
tiful hymn, "Jesus lover OF my soul.' we
trust the words 30 earnestly and beautifully
spoken on that lovely Easter morning may
glory of him who was slain and rose again
and now ''lives to die no more"
Mr.. Tom Taggart, one Of AboeVllie's young
men, but now running on the Southern Paci.
dc railroad OF Sanatonia, Texas, arrived In
the city last Monday. Tom looks az hand.
some as ever. and his many friends are glad
10 see him once more.
here visiting relatives. He has been absent
many years, but is doing we'll In his new
home.
son, Of Rock Hill. are visiting friends and re.
Iatlves In Abbeville, their old home. Our
people are always glad to welcome them.
The afternoons are lovely for riding and
turnoats turnout. than old AbbeviIIe. Young men do
see the point9
Mrs. Gary after spending the winter In
Charleston IS home again.
DIR. w. e. Mcmillan, who has been clerking
for Mr.. Speed has gone TO Charleston where
he thinks better situation awaits him. DE
IL q steady young man possessing good busi.
ness qualification, and by his social and
fegrest his departure. His successor is Mr.. G.
A. Milford, OF Anderson. whom we welcome
Mr.: Walter McFall, one of Anderson g
few days In Abbeville. Some attraction
must be here for him We think one OF our
pretty blackeyed girls.
Mrs. Isaacs, OF Greenwood. arrived last Sat.
urday visiting her daughter Mrs. g. w. Sy.
Nj. ]. F. Livingston and family have NOV.
ed back TO Abbeville their former home. We
are glad to welcome these good people home
Mr. W. G. Moore has Just returned from
Bordeaux where he has finished painting q
large house for Mr.. G. B. Perryman, and will
Leave IN few rday, days for Edgetslfd1 where he
Mr.. q. z. Cason has very Sick child,
Calhoun.
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet
next Friday afternoon.
No prayer meeting in the Methodist church
The State Sunday School Convention will
meet to-day In the Presby yteran church.
About one hundred delegates aae expected.
grand and I success. ass Mrs. Rigsbee' I Ms. Emma
Moore and Messrs. George Gambrell aud H.
Y. Baber hid 3l0 eggs through the park and at
the given signal every one rushed away TO
lind the hidden eggs. 1t WAS so arranged
that every child received IN egg, so that none
were disappointed. The receipts Ut the gate
amounted u SIS.
Birth-To Mrs. w. T. Mcdonald. March Slst,
q son.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tarrant, of Mt Carmel.
were In the city last Monday and with them
their pretty little daughter Belle.
The decorations 80 beautifully arranged In
yiile's finest artist Mr.. W. e. Hill, whose su-
perior taste In such matters. IL recognised by
every one.
Miss Jennie sondley is visiting friends in
The ball given Monday evening was pro-
nounced BY every one presenta grand success.
Many visiting young ladies aud gentlemen
were present and the evening passed away
most pleiSa0Lly 10 ali.
Young men when visiting ladies In certain
parts Of the city, should avoid railroad clear
Ing posts and be wary OF ghosts on moon.
shiny night. Better carry lantern and a
rabbit loot.
April showers are now In order.
Miss Kate Taylor, Of Greenwood, attended
the ball last Monday evening.
Attend the State Sunday School Conyen-
tion now In session and you will be much
edited.
Several more cottages are going up In Alb.
beville.
Some OF the buildings on the old Dendy
corner are beiug torn down. and will be re-
placed by new buildings.
Abbeville should have a town clock.
w. T. Mcdonald, Jr., received several beau
tiful Easter eggs from his friends who attend
ed the egg hunt. NJ.