The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-06-26
Williamson News.

Gen. M. l.. Bonham, very prominent
lawyer of Anderson, delivered an inter
esting address to the pupils Of the Will
liamston High School last Monday night.
lie delivered his lecture well, to tie
entertainment of the entire audience.
Heis an eloquent orator, logical speaker,
and convincing reasoner. The college
chapel was we'll filled with a cultivated
and refined audience.
The closing exercises of the William
ston Female College for the session of
1891 05 were concluded last Thursday
night. On Wednesday evening the Rev.
Mr.. Humes, president of the University
of North Carolina, delivered the alumD@
Grafton before the members of the Alum
me Association. This was an interesting
address. and very pleasantly commented
upon.
Thursday night the closing sermon was
preached by the Rev. Mark L. Carlisle,
Of Chester, who selected as his text st.
Matthew, 5th chapter, and Sth verso ::
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
shall see God" The sermon was strong,
logical, and spiritual. His closing words,
especially addressed to the students, were
sweet and tender admonitions against the
weaknesses Of worldly pursuits.
The reception given by the Alumnae
Association at the college last Friday
night was very enjoyable occasion. Ice
cream ard sherbet were served by COM
mittee Of the alumnD.
It Is matter of pride to all our people
to see the rapid progress Of the College.
There Is just cause for the president and
his very efficient assistants to feel proud
Of their work. Each year marks All i'm
provement over tho preceding year.
Messrs. J.. P. Smith and X. T. Smith
will run an excursion to Asheville, N. G.,
on Tuesday, July 8, which will afford q
nice time to all who 90. They will remain
in the city for two days and two nights,
returning on Thursday, llth. All persons
desiring to go will please inform the
managers or their agents not later than
July S
Mrs. L. G. Cooley and daughter, Miss
lola, have been in Hartwell, Ga, for
several days attending the Commence.
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Epting, after spend
ing several days here with relatives. re-
turned to their home in Athens, Ga.
Mrs. N. j. Holmes, of Greenville, is
here for several weeks for the benefit Of
her health. She is accompanied by her
friend, Mrs. L. F. Simpson, of Greenville.
M9SSEbs W LIE haItluj - W. Qudttlo-
baum, B. F. Brown, and w. r. Osborne,
all Of Anderson, attended the reception
Friday night.
Mr. L. P. Smith, of Anderson, visited
Mr.. R. T. Smith last week.
Miss Rosa Hart, of Cokesbury. Is here
visiting the family of Mr.. R. T. Smith.
The excursion to Greenwood last
Thursday was a grand success. The
crowd was on it's best behayior and every
one seemed to have enjoyed it.
The lawn party at the residence of Mr..
Ramsey on Friday night, 14th, was a
very pleasant occasion. Also the cne
given in honor of Mr.. j. C. Duckworth
at the residence of Mr.. R. A. Gray last
Friday evening was largely attended and
very much enjoyed by all who attended.
Miss Turah Harris, very popular
young lady of Bolton, spent several days
with the family of Mr.. r. A. Gary last
week.
Judge Melton, the most prominent
lawyer of-the State, spent several days
with Capt. q. W. Sullivan last week.