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

Miss Lily Jackson, after a pleasant stay
with her cousin, Mrs. Bullock, returned TO
her Georgia home q few days ago.
Mr. c. P. Hammond is attending the Spar
tanburg commencement.
Major F. w. r. Nance has leave OF absence
from the Governor for thirty days, and Will
leave on Saturday via the Southern for the
Nashville Exposition, taking Mrs. Nance
Miss Marie DuPre was unexpectedly called
home yesterday by telegram on ACCOUNT OF
the Illness Of her mother, Mrs. j. r. Z. Dufre.
STRAY SHOTS HERE AND THERE.
Mr. c. A. Haigler and family left for Little
Mountain yesterday, where they will spend
Numbers Of our citizens are in attendance
upon the annual commencemento OF Due west
colleges. ,
The base ball game between Greenwood
and Abbeville was called promptly at the
hour advertised, 4.S0 O'Clock, last Friday after
noon by Captain Gaines Hammond. There
was only one error made, and that by the
Greenwood team, "a quick home run" Inc
Greenwood boys had "moOnlight engage
ment," besides the Abbeville team "out-
weighed" them and they couldn't afford to
play. Come again, boys. when you are IN
good trim and can stay longer. 1t was great
disappointment TO the Abbeville girls, but
they will excuse you If you will promise to
do better next time.
Mr.. Willie Marse, one OF the Greenwood
team. remained In the city until Saturday
morning, and was enjoying himself with two
pretty young ladies, who were hilarious over
his courageous conduct In remaining In the
city after his team had left.
Miss Lucy White, the pretty and accom-
plished daughter of our townsman, Mr.. Geo.
White, has recently been elected organist for
the Presby terian choir OF this city.
The city of Abbeville should have splen-
did silver cornet band. We have the mate
rial What's the matter?
What about the Abbeville Fire Compa ny ?
,k~a h1ca clc 1oll ata hoy unA
we will be expecting big fire parade ere
long.
The Abbevile Volunteers met at their ar
mory last Monday night. Thirty'fo1r mem,
daily expecting their commission.
What about another bicycle tournament? 4?
Let's have the next parade at night, the track
and bicycles to be lit up with Chinese Ian
terms. What say the cyclists?
Mr.. John Morrah with Miss Fannie Jay
passed through the city yesterday morning
en- route for Due West.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Owing to the indispositon OF the pastor
there was no services in the Baptist church
last Sunday, except Sunday school In the az
ternoon.
morning and afternoon, by Rector Rev. Ed.
ward McCrady.
Rev. - Blakely, of Due West Seminary,
will be the regular supply for the A. II. p.
this time on we may expect regular services
In that church.
Rev j. LowrIe Wilson preached at the Fac
tory village last Sunday afternoon.
No services in the Methodist church last
Sunday owing to the absence OF pastor. and
Rev. j NJ. Lawson who was to fill his appoint.
rnent was prevented by being on the jury.
Rev. w. G. Ewart, OF Lancaster preached a
most excellent sermon last Sabbath morning
TO large congregation In the A. 4. P. church.
Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson preached fine SER
mon last Sunday morning from Hebrews,
18th chapter and 7th verse. taking only three
words from the verse, "Wnose, faith, follow"
The sermon was delivered In the usual ear
nest and impressive style Of the pastor, and
listened TO most attentively by large con-
gregation.
MASONIC COMMUNICATION.
An extra communication of Clinton Lodge,
| NO. A. +. NJ. will be held next Friday eve.
ming at $50 oclock-M. NJ. degree TO be confer.
red. Members are summoned to appear.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited.