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What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., April s, lS9

Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., April s, 1885,
Grand, glorious, triumphant "Easter-tiae"
dawned upon us beautiful, brig and calm
when all nature was clothed In her spring
time array and the birds were singing their
sweetest carols, and the flowers were bloom
ing in gorgeous beauty ming tne nlr Win
their sweetest perfume. Indeed 1t seemed as
all nature rejoiced at me 1oypus sonsniTea ie
swell the rapIurous anthem. "The LORD IL
risen indeed; He lives to die no more. our
churches were crowded with attentive ana
listening congregations, VINO reJoiSe9;, W TIC
Methodist church was most beautifully ana
artistically decorated in commemoratlon OF
this joyous occasion. The recess OF tne Pui-
self simple, yet lovely to behold. A large
cross stood out In bold relief against the
white back ground. Above the cross was
written in large gilt letters ''Chrst is rtsen."
rare and beautiful hot house plants from the
midst of which Easter lilies lifted their grace.
full snow.white heads. The altar railing and
organ recess were festooned with garlanns OF
cedar, caught up here and there with sprays
of gllstening holly. The cen tral figure Of all
the decorations was the (ColletD Memorial
Vase" )" filled with choice white roses, and Eas-
ter lilies sweetest emblems Of love and pu-
rity. The subject Of the morning discourse
was "The Divinity Of Christ" The argument
was clear, forceful and conclusive and deliy-
ner, The music on tbs occasion was never
better, being leS-.Cy Mr.. James A. Hall on the
cornet. Crgah accompaniments by Miss
Chalmers and Mrs. Ellis were sweety render
ed The baritone and tenor duet sang by
Messrs. w. E. Hill and James Cochran was
very fine, their voices blending in sweet ac-
cord. Upon the whole the music and singing
of the choir was never sweeter, nor better rem
dered than on this occasion.
The Episcopal church was most tastetully
decorated and services appropriate 10 the oc
casion were held morning and afternoon oy
the rector Rev. EDWARD McCraay. as 81 we We
IL 10 others to give detail led account OF the
exercises held In this church.
wHoPPER.
Easter lily 10000 feet long. 1t is estimated
that 100000 Easter lilies were sold In New
York city this Easter-tide, and II the 1.OOO,O0O
lilies could be made into one great flower its
height would be 10000 feet, It's stem about 10y ISO
feet in diameter, It's weight over 4UO,O0O
bounds, and It's perfume II inhaled BY one
person would prove fatal.
BAD ON CHURCHES.
On last Wednesday, the 1st instant, severe
wind storm of q cyclonic nature passed over
bradley about three o'clock In the afternoon.
unroofing the Baptist church and blowing
down the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
church. This is the third time the Baptist
church of this place has been injured oy d e' :
On last Monday DR.. Hill received llfe-size
portrait of his son. Cadet w. II. Hill, present.
ed by his class In token Of their love and es-
:eem for tLeir deceased comrade and class
mate.
snending some time with relatives In our
city. will leave to-day Tor @ their nome, Onta, a,
friends during their stay In our midst who re-
ST eff YOU want nice ride try Hill & Sons new
bus. ,,, ,.,, IL.
friend. Mr.. Lewis Wardlaw, Of Calhoun Falls,
spent several days in our city last week.
EGG HUNT.
The Easter egg hunt at Klughs park last
Saturday afternoon was greatly enjoyed Dy
those who attended, and especially the chil
drep. ,,,,o ,,,o
Lawson Link celebrated In novel and ro-
mantle way her fourth birthday. About 70 To
100 children we're present and joined IN O
"rabbit egg hunt" and surprise candy 6ag:
The children were prettily dressed, and as
thew ran TO and fro through the beautiful
flower garden looked like so many fairies
They ali with one accord wished the llttle
"Queen" OF all the fairies many returns Oh
this happy day.
M Mr.. J. F. c. DuPre, OF Fort Hill, spent day
or 20 In our city last week. On his return
Mrs. w. C. DuPre accompanied.
MIR. Moran. who has so nicely fixed up our
| Telephone works, left last saturday evening
for his home in Sumter. Mr. Moran Is lo-
vial and happy.go-lucky fellow and under
stands exactly now to handle the wires.
About thirty.eight phones nave oeeh piaced pe
strictly for business and not for any and al
kinds OF chit chit. Remember they are 10 Ia
cilitate business.
Dr. Clifton will lecture at Due west before
the w Woman's Missionary Society OF the Asso
| ciate Reformed Presbyterian church on Tues.
day evening, the 2lst instant. His lecture
will be spiced with wit and humor, and tnose
| who fail TO attend will miss q treat lndeed:
| Mr.. lanes Harrison and sister left last Mon
day night for Baltimore on pleasure lip
Miss Harrison Is bright, intelligent young
lady OF Lavonia, Ca. who has 6een spenaine
several days with Mrs. u. II. Moofe oi 'n''
'tSr Hr. c. Miller, Abbevilles hustling travel
ing salesman for the sale OF cottolene, Is a.
home for few days.
| Miss Louise Horton, OF Willlamston, is Wis
iting her friend Miss Eliza Gambrell.
Mr.. Ed Neal. OF Atlanta, Is visiting friends
Mr.. Broadus Moore, Of Nlnety,slx' mad, 4,
| the trip to Abbevile few days ago on MI
bicycle In little over hours.
| Many friends rejoice with Mr. ana Mrs
Rosen berg, and RSv. Mr.. Arial over the I'm
proved condition OF their dear ones VINO naV'
Mr. Richard Hill is still confined to his bed
hut IL is hoped as the balmy days OF sprin,
approach be will rapidly recover.
|
| to be most favorable. Mrs. Ancrum has re
turned home and we hope the Doctor vii
soon follow.
MRS. TAGGART's BoNNETs.
Mrs. Taggart's opening last week was
grand success. The display OF everythln
! new-novel, and OF the latest design, was u
be seen in her beautiful show room by IN
crowd OF ladies W who thronged her store eacl
day OF the opening. A more beautiful DIS
play OF hats, ribbons, laces. flowers an
everything carried in a rlrst class miillner.
store was never seen in our city. Under IN
supervision of Miss Comfy (milllner artlst as
sisted py bevy Of beautiful young Iaule
every place looked like "fairy.bowl, calm
Mrs. Taggart is sending out daily from ne ne
mantua making department some or IN
lhandsOmest dresses ever worn by any laay
Call aud see them and you will be charmed.
| At meeting he d by the Confederate Gel
erans last Monday Maj. J, l.. White ana ~
w. NJ. GrIer were elected on the pension
board for this county, under the recent act Q
the Legislature. The Auditor and treasure
with this board will elect Il physician. SlOO
900 was appropriated by the last Legisiatur
for pensioners Of South Carolina. Az lhl
meeting the Confederate Veterans passed res