The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-08
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Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, s. c., Dec. 7, 1897.
DAUGHTERS OF THE coNFEDERAcY.

Rounds About the City.
Abbeville s. c., Dec. 7, 1897.
DAUGHTERS OF THE coNFEDERACY.
The Convention of the Daughters of the
Confederacy o. the Chapter Of Abbeville
County held in the city OF Abbeville las,
week was grand success. and It's manage
In charge OF the Convention. After q beaut1.
full chorus sang by the youth and beauty OF
the city, General r. r. Hemphill, In few
well chosen words In which he paid the high
est tribute to the patriotic ladies OF tn, south,
and especially to the Daughters OF the Con-
federacy, introduced General YoumEns in bis
usual happy style. The address OF General
Youmans was classical and upon higher
standard than most OF the addresses usually
delivered on such occasions, and was most
highly appreciated by the large and intelli.
gent aud ience present. The old war songs
IN ng In chorus were most thrilling and forci.
| bly, reminded the old veterans present OF by
gone days, causing the same patriotic deyo.
ton 10 kindle afresh within their bosoms
and tteir eyes TO flash with the fire true u
the sons OF the Sunny South. The solo
"Sweet and Low" sang by Mr.. F. w. Glen q
was most charrnibgly rendered, upon which
he was SO Justify encored he again came for
ward and sang the last verse once again, retir-
Ing amid loud and long applause bowling most
gracefully In acknowledgment OF the beauu-
full basket OF flowers presented. ,,.c
The Quartettes sang by MesSrs. MCGOWAN,
Cochran, j ones and Glen were heartily enchor-
ed, they being recalled on each song to the
delight OF the audience. Last, ont not least,
fade from the memory OF those who wore the
grey, nor from their sons and daughters for
future generations yet 10 come: The song
brought down the house and called forth the
old rebel yelr' which MAGE me WeiRin ring; le
| OF the county who honored the Convention
with their presence. The receipts OF the even
| ing were good, but not as much as the occa-
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have been.
OFF TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.
Revs. D. w. Keller. James M. Lawson and
Aiken Kelly left last Monday 70 attend the
Conference OF the M. E. church, South, which
will convene In Florence on the sth inst. Rev.
J. A. Clifton, D. D., and j. Fuller Lyon who is
secretary Of the finance board, left on Tues
Mr.. W. e. Hill left last Mond for visit to
his friend, Rev. Walter I Herbert, Of Flor
ence. and will most likely attend the sessions
| of the Con ference.
HOME AGAIN.
Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson. D. D.. and DR.. F: E.
Harrison returned home from New York last
| Friday.
OFF TO TEXAS.
Mr.H.T. Tusten left last Friday for Hous-
ton, Texas, where he goes to visit his son
Walter, who is largely engaged in that city
is marvel Of beauty, and cannot be excelled
nor surpassed for Its magnificent STOCK OF dia-
monds and precious jewels by any store IN
the southern states. Mr.. Walter Tusten is
one OF Abbeville's young men who is pros
pering in the Lone Star" State. Mr.. Tusten
will remain during the winter and spring
business seasons.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE CITY CHURCHES
Services last Sunday morning and evening 6
in the Methodist church by pastor, Rev. j. A.
Clifton. The text for the morning services
was from the 23d Psalm and last verse, II will
dwell In the house Of the Lord forever" This
sermon was plain and practical, showing the
Inn portance not only Of belonging to the
church, but Of being live. active, working 6
member. The text In the evening being pre-
was from 1st Samuel 2O.3, There Is but a step
between me and DEATH" This was mos I
solemn and impressive sermon, earnestly and
touchingly delivered, holding the individual
attention Of bis large congregation Ell the
present Conference year II was listened to by
his members with degree OF sadness, think
Ing perhaps 1t might be bis last TO them as
their pastor. DR.. Clifton has oy his Chrittlan
walk and con onversation made many friends in
Abbeville during his two years stay in our
midst. and 1t Is earnestly hoped by every one
that 1t will be the pleasure of the Conference
to return him again to Abbeville.
Services were conducted In the Presbyte-
rian church at IL a. m. By the pastor, Rev. j.
Lowrie Wilson. His congregation was de.
lighted to have him back and listened with
delight to his earnest voice once again. DR..
Wilson has q magnetic power peculiar 70
himself that seems to hold the attention Of
his hearers.
Regular services were conducted In the A.
r. P. church by Rey. Horace Rab, who has
recently been called to this church and who
Is now a citizen Of our city, ls cordially well
coined by our people. Regular services in
this church next Sabbath morning and even
ing.
Regular services were conducted In Trinity
church by rector Rev. Edward McCrady In
the morning and afternoon.
Rev. W. X. Earle conducted services In the
Baptist church at II o'clock a. m. and at
night.
Mrs. Henry H.: Hill has lost her beautiful
sheppard dog, "Topsy," who died last Sum
day morning. Topsy was a faithful pet, and
was admired by every one. She was nearly
twelve years old.
OFFICERS OF THE s. 8. MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
On last Sunday afternoon the following off,
GERS were elected tc serve the coming year:
w. E. Hill, Secretary.
W.O. Cobb. Secretary.