The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-11-17
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What 'sM'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.

Bear him safely home!
"List the angels whisper
Baby ia at rest"
James Clifton Mcmillan, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. James l.. Mcmillan. aged thirteen
months, died yesterday about II O'Clock, after
erything that the best medical skill could
suggest, and kind and loving hands could do
seemed Of no avail. Little James was lovely
In death, too pure for earth. he has been call
ed to the eternal city, whose maker and
builder Is God. there forever to praiue Him
who while upon earth said. "Sutfer little chill
for Of such is the kingdom of heaven" The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. j. A.
Clifton, after which his remains were laid TO
Long Cane. The grief stricken family have
the sy sympathy OF many frends whose hearts
are bowed with theirs in deepest sorrow.
pRoTRAcTED MEETING.
The protracted meeting held In the Meth
odist church last week closed on Sunday
night. These services were we'll attended
throughout by large, earnest and attentive
congregations. The preaching was earnest,
solemn and impressive and the divine power
was graciously manifest, and many felt that
1t was good TO have assembled themselves to.
gether In the house of the LORD and TO walt
upon His word. May the word 80 faith fully
and zealously spoken bring forth much fruit
membership were greatly refreshed, while
the impenitent were made 10 reflect nd take
heed to their ways. Four persons were
united to the church.
MILFoRD-wHITE MARRIAGE.
On last Wednesday evening, in the Presby-
terian church, DR.. g. A. Milford and Miss
Mary White were united In holy wedlock.
tastily decorated by loving friends for the oc-
caSion. The church was crowded to Its Ut
most capacity. The grand Mendelsohn we'd
ding march was beautifully and sweetly rem
magnificent. organ. At the appointed hour
the organ chimed out its sweetest sounds,
and the bridal couple, with bridesmaids and
groomsmen entered and took their respec-
tive places In the pulpit recess, and around
the beautiful arch OF evergreens making a
pretty semi-circle, while the bride and groom
stood under beautiful bell Of white chry-
san theinums suspended from the arch And
now amid the low sweet strains OF murmur-
ing muse these solemn words were heard
Whom God hath Joined together, let not
man put asunder." thus they were pro-
nounced man and wife.
After the marriage ceremony large num-
ber of friends we're invited to the residence OF
Mr.. L. w. White, father OF the bride, where q
grand reception was given from nine until
twelve o'clock. The happy bride was the re-
cipient OF many handsome and costly pres
ents. The evening was as lovely as a mid
summers dream and
1.-The queen of the night. the silver crowned
queen,
Sent her beautiful raylets to brighten the
scene"
The bridal couple left next day via the s. A.
l.. for New York and other cities. and places
OF pleasure, carrying with them the best
wishes of hosts OF friends. They are expect.
ed to return the latter part OF this week.
THEATRE AND OPERA.
The opera played last week by the David A,
Kelly troupe was greatly enjoyed by our peO-
pie. Mr.. ]. A. Hill. who engaged the troupe
and fitted up the siege so tastily, and opera.
beautiful stage scenery and the grand success
of the Introduction OF his first opera. Our
opera.going ladies will have to put on city
airs. and don their pretty little "opera hon:
nets" as the tall pluIned and wide brimmed
hats are "un-city"-like at the opera.
OPERA FRIDAY EVENING.
At the Court Opera House the comedy dra.
ma, entitled, "The Burglar" Will be rendered
by the famous and world renowned troupe A.
@. Scamnons. This Is play OF Intense In
terest and probably no drama so strongly ap'
peals to every emotion or points TO better
moral. One Of the principal points of inter
est IL the role enacted bya little child OF six
troupe and promises first class entertain
ment. Reserved seats 50 cents. Regular seats
35c. Children 25c.
PRETTY BRIDE AND HANDSOME GROOM.
Mr.. John w. Yates arrived in the city last
Friday, bringing with him his beautiful
bride. This happy and popular couple have
the best wishes OF many frlenos, all Of Wnom
extend to them a cordial greetlng ana nearly
welcome to our city as their future home.
BOARD OF STEWARDS MEETING.
The board of stewards of the Methodist
church will meet at the parsonage this eve
ming ut eight o'clock. A full meeting Is ear.
will be transacted. The conference year is
fast drawing TO q close. and In order that our
church may retain Its high stand In the con-
ference. every member is expected TO come
forward now, and do his and her whole duty.
If you appreciate your church privileges you
should be willing 10 pay your part The gos-
pei is free, but like everything else IL takes
money to carry 1t on: Then come inrTard Hn,a
up clean sheet at the coming conference, on
ly about three weeks of.
DAUGHTERS OF THE coNFEDERAcY.
The Abbeville county chapter of the Daugh.
ters of the Con federacy will meet In this city
on the first OF December next. About thirty
ty-hve delegates will be present, MI or whom
we believe have been assigned homes. Dur
ing the meeting of the chapter grand recepc
tion will be rendered them by The ladies' oi
AbbeviIle. If every member Will attend the
meetings, and do their part, grand results
may be expected through the untiring energy
OF these noble and patriotic women.
BEAUTIFUL FLOWER GARDENS
Our little city is now in all her beauty. The
hundreds OF beautiful shade trees are now
clothed In their gorgeous hues OF autumn,
while the flower gardens are rich with pro,
fusion OF magnificent chrysanthemumS anu
Ioyely roses. Abbeville Is noted for It's beau
iiful flower gardens and might appropriately
be called the "city of flowers" few OF the
most beautiful gardens we have seen ,,at are
those of Mrs, S. n. Williams. Mrs. w. u. Will
son. Mrs. r S. Link, Mrs. II. III. Hill, Mrs. j.
G. Ellis, Mrs. c. D. Brown and Mrs. q. A.
These gardens are "ever bloom
Ing" having lovely flowers the year rouna.
MISSING MS AND ENDS.
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