The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16

&tasLOpla, N. VI, WIS mosI iuteIesIiuS III ieSiI
ing important events in the life o. DIR. Griel
and in the history OF the College. The speak
er in the fullness and excellence Of his speech
omitted only n thing-the fact that DR.
Grier had married one of the best women o
Newberry.
Address Prof. il. Mccain, Phi. D., repre-
senting the Faculty. was at his best. His
speech proved that he was master Of pure
English, that he was of large brain and heart
while possessing to an eminent degree the
fire and eloquence Of oratory.
Address,. j. Patterson, representing the
student body. made a fine address, attestine
the love and fidelity of the students for the
man who had, for twenty-five years, presided
over the destiny Of Erskine College.
W. D. Mayfeld, STATE Superintendent o.
Education. appeared in his official capacity
and as officer. as we'll as Individual, he wat
proud to offer his tribute 10 the worth and
Christian character Of DIR. Grier.
Rev. has. Manly, D. D., Furman Univer'
sity, sent a beautiful letter, and was repre-
sented by Prof. Estes, who is a brainy and
ready speaker.
Letter was read from Rev. James Woodrow
d. D.. South Carolina College, which wa
characteristic of the distinguished educator.
He expressed in good language his love and
ad miration for DR.. Grier.
Prof. E. B. Craighead, Clemson College, was
named in the program, but was prevented
from coming.
Rev. DR.. S. A. Weber, OF Wofiord College,
represented President James H. Carlisle, and
made one OF the best speeches Of the occasion,
conveying DR.. Carlisle's and his own congrat-
ulations to Erskine's beloved President.
Rev. w. l.. Pressly. D. D.. Theological Sem.
mary. spoke in his best style of the sympa'
thy and harmony between Erskine Seminary
and Erskine College.
Letter from President Cromer, of the New.
berry College, accompanied by resolutions Of
the Faculty afforded a charming presenta.
ton.
Response by the President was left largely
to the Imagination OF the individual hearts
who were present. He spoke but little while
he felt much.
This editor could not remain to hear the
and of that we can say nothing, except to
give tue program:
Erskine and her Preachers-Rev. ]. A. Low
ry. Harrells. Ala.
Erskine and her Editors-J. C. Hemphill,
Charleston, C.
Erskine and her Business Men-T. H,
White, Chester. s. c.
Erskine and her Lawyers-A. G. BrIce
Chester, $. c.
Judge j. s. Cothran, G%reenvllle, S. c.
College Home. The structure is of beautiful
design, commodious, and In every way vel
adopted for the purposes for which 1t was In
tended. In the College Home are some sixty
or seventy students, besides the family Of the
President. He has only words OF praise fol
the excellent conduct OF the young gentle
men who rest under his roof. He thinks bet
ter behaved, or more considerate, young men
could not be found.
The expressions yesterday will likely fix
DR.. Grier in the college for the remainder o.
his life.
At the close of the speeches laid down In
the program. the alumni, through their ora
tor whose name has escaped our memory,
presented DR.. Grier with a magnificent silver
service. This was bought by our own enter
prising jeweler, Mr.. r. c. Bernau. MIR. Ber-
nau is an enthusiastic Associate Reformed
Presbyterian, and a faithful friend to Erskine
and ErskIne Is likewise a good friend to Mr.
Bernau.
Mr.. Bernau is q skilled mechanic, and car
ries the best stock Of goods TO be found any
where her eabout.