The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-03
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
Society in AbbeviIle During the Hol.
idRyS.

Christmas day in Abbeville was bright ant
sumner like. Little children opened IT Will
their shouts OF Joy over their we'll filled stock
ings. The nicely prepared turkeys held sway
at dinner time, and at4 o'clock the Baptis
church bell called forth the Sunday Schoo
scholars with many visitors. Old Santa Claus
heart glad with iruit and candies, The sing
ing Was fine, particularly the solos by Mrs
stanley.
filled To witness Christmas Tree given oy
the congregation 10 the Sunday school schol
ara. The presents for each child was appro
pirate and enjoyed by all.
On Tuesday Mrs. Benet served an elegant
lunch In a style not surpassed In town or city
The young people enjoyed German OF
Thursday evening the Fancy Ball tool
place. Never did our little folks look bette
than in their various costumes. Theil
appearance us they entered the room, led oy
Master Christie Benet and Miss Ollle Hlli
was Il picture long TO he rememoereu. MAS
ter Christie Benet looked well, representing
u Flower Girl, was perfectly beautiful ano
greatly admired by al.
Master Belton Lyles appeared as the Black
prince and stepPed g5aGIel'99y 9n striking cos
tune as Turkish woman. This costume
was we'll gotten up, and Was one or the very
prettiest worn on this occasion.
Master Willie Barnwell appeared In cos
tune OF black velvet and lace, In prlncely
Miss Mazle and Fannie Cason represented
Folly In appropriate costumes ornamenteo
with jingling bells, which kept time with the
Master Eddie Edwards as a White Prince
looked we'll In this costume.
Miss Mary Lyles looked charming as
Master Perrin Quarles represented our Ma
tiou's Colors. red, white and blue.
Clemson College was represented oy u.
Frank Lawson In the college Uniform oi
Master Willie White represented Page
Miss Gussie Caughman looked pretty, Weld
ing her crook as sheppard Girl with be
Misses Willie and FIoride Calhoun as 1.-TWO
Little Girls in Blue" acted we'll their part.
anu everybody admired them.
good represen tative Of the Abbeville Riaes
and Miss Sadie Lee, q charming Greek Girl,
of matchless beauty.
Master Albert Henry, we'll gotten up as his
Miss jamie Quarles, Fashionable Young
Lady OF the Day, was queen ef the night.
Miss Marie Gary, bright costume. pretty
as picture; representing Dolly Varden; dea:. y,
white adorned the pretty wearer:
Masters Dick Sign, Willie Mcllwane and
Foster Barn we'll represented Sailor Boys.
Master Eddie Barksdale acted we'll the
Jockey.
Master David Henry-School Teacher.
The evening passed of joyously for the
The German was led by. Master Perrin
Quurles and Miss Willie Calhoun.
RANDOM SHOTS.
Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs. George
White entertained friends and their relatives
with g sumptuous dinner.
Mr.. Minter and family have moved 10 Col'
Mr.:oleman cwill occupy the store Of Mr..
cess in his new quarters:
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. H. Parker OF Charleston.
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Parker. with their first grand-child. Mas
Ter William Henry the third.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Parker OF Green Vile
Mrs. T. C.. Cover Of Greenvule and her
pretty daughter, Miss Marie, and her charm.
ing neices. Misses Miller and Martin, are
visiting Mrs. Lre.
are the guest OF Mr.. W. z. MCGOWAN.
Mr.. Percy Miller, OF New York. Is on a
visit to Mrs: Ferguson and Miss McClung.
The friends of Mr.. Bonsel and Mr.. Schean
we're glad to see them 10 Ahbeyille: They
are pleasantly remembered as belonging 10
the corps OF engineers who located the G. c.
&. N. Railroad through our town and county.
General Superintendent Winder OF the IT,
snendlng q week with their relative. Mrs.
w. d. Wilson, have extended their bridal
tour 70 the Land Of Flowers. They were
Mr.. ]. G. Marshall % the r. & ID. r. r.
spent several days with his parents.
Doctor ahd Mrs. Frank Parker OF Charles:
days with mis- brother MIR. W. II. Parker.
a guest Of Mr.. W. q. MCGOWAN.
Mr.. ylsanska and Miss Bell, his daughter.
spent Christmas with his brnther In Laurens:
Messrs. Andrew and Frazier Lyon visited
their parents In their new home.
DIR. and Mrs. Ancrum, Of Charleston, were
In Abbevllle looking utter their recent pur-
chase-the old Calhoun mausion-which
they will soon remodel, with many new i'm
provements.
THE coLoRED PEOPLE.
mas tree at their church, for the benefit of
On Tuesday and Wednesday night the
Methodists held 4 Fair At their ych0ol house
and all sort OF pretty things were offered for
sale.
On Thursday night the Methodists varied
their festivities and had Christmas tree at
their church.
swell dance or toney reception at the house
OF Dennis Harris. In honor of visitors to the
town.
On Tuesday afternoon the Odd Fellows laid
the corner stone Of their hall or temple. A
large attendance was present. Rev. Isaac
White performed the ceremony.
Last Monday was Emancipation Day, and
there were more colOred people In town than
WAS ever seen In Abbevile at one time. Good
order and good feeling prevailed throughout
the day. II there was single Instance Of
drunkenness or disorderly conduct. We have
faiied 10 hear OF It.
The public square was literally full OF peo.
pie, and the few white people who were pres
ent, admired their good behavior.