The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-05-30
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
what "M, Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeyille. s. c., May 30, 1900.

aRREyILLE DARk-ECLIPSE TOTAL.
Last Monday morning dawned clear. beauti.
full calm and bright, and the eyes OF Aooe
ville's people, with millions OF otnsrs were
fnrned toward the eastern sky when the
"rod or day" arose in all his splendor, mant-
ting the horizon with crimson and gold. just
as II nothing was TO mar his onward march
but the greatest. grandest and most suoline
phenomenon ever witnessed by many of this
generation was seen about 7:f3 when the
shadow of the "Queen OF NJ ght roiied across
his pathway-small at first, but hnally ooscur-
ing thesplendor Of his briil1ancy ano causine
the dim shadows of twilight TO fall upon the
earth, chasing each other IN almost perceptl.
BILE phamtoms as they marked the alllelent
phases of the eclipse. Al S:5S his ngnt was
totally obscured and darkn relgnea lor a
short interval. Just at this period the soft
halo OF light. the eiulgont rays, ana the
corona, we're visible TO the naked. eye, max
ing the most transcendently beautlful phe-
nomenon ever looked upon by any people.
At this juncture beautiful bright star MADE
its appearance just TO the right, anu ilttle
above the sun, rs II TO multiply the beauty OF
the scene by another dazzling gem, whiie yet
another star marked It's brilliancy lower
down in the eastern horizon, making pic
ture com plete IN all It's grandeur and beauty.
This picture will mark the beginning OF the
"2Olh century" In such remarkable manner,
az that It's time will never be forsotten. Inc
time when the shadow first fell until 1t passed
away was about hours. During the darK-
ness the cattle lowed, the COCK crew, the oiras
roost.
GRADUATING EXERCISES OF THE ABBEV1LLE
GRADED SCHOOL.
On last Friday evening the Court House
was filled 10 o7eraowng with an audience
representing the culture and refinement oi
h, Abbeville, to witness the exercises ,of the
graduating class OF the splendid GRADED
School of Inis city. The eX ercises were open
ed with prayer by Rev. j; +. Mck1nnoa. d9 ts Inc
upon themselves as<well as honor upon tne
Institution. Mr.. Wn1.is Hemphill delivered
the Salutatory. and Mr.. Thamas j. Lyon tne
Naledictory. The occasion ~asSae OF - naan. 4.
ed pleasure and greatly enjoyed oysrap-
preciative and attentive audience. ~
beautiful young lady graduates, gowned In
white organdie, and the handsome young
gentlemen together with the grand display
OF lovely flowers made up floral stage
scene" rarely eXcelled in beauty. The audi
ence were denied the pleasure OF hearing the
address which was to have been made by
President Wilson of Converse College. but
was recalled on account Of sickness IN Dis
family. Superintendent Gillian presented
the diplomas while Miss Eva Kirby. MISS MISS
Blanche Gary. Miss Matte Jennings and Miss
Virginia McIlwain filled up the intervals
with inspiring music. The exercises were
closed with benediction by Rev. Edward Nc
Grady.
ABBErILLE VOLUNTEERS WIN LAURELS.
This company under command OF Capt. j.
l.. Perrin and Lieutenant w. j. Bryson, re-
turned last Wednesday evening from tnelr
Charlotte trip. whsre they joined In the, great
military parade, id which they bore on non
ors as the second best drilled company in the
parade. This was indeed complimentary 70
our company, 1t baving many raw recrults
with but little drilling II any. since their re.
turn from the Spanish American War. They
were well pleased with their trip, and all ex,
pressed themselves as having splendld
time.
SPECIAL MENTION.
We notice by the Atlanta Journal that our
former townsinan, Dr. Sam Nisanska has just
returned from New York City, where ne mar
finished q post graduate course In meolcenS.
Dr. VIsanska's Abbeville friends note Will
no little degree of pleasure and pride the
rapid suides he is making In Dis CHOSEN PRO
ression. ~
Miss Mary Dupre is spending while with
friends at Pendleton aud Clemson. Her stay
will be about Two weeks.
Miss Annie Penney and Miss Irene Moran
spent last Sunday with friends in the Snaron
neighborhood. 'sSt.t..l ~ ~
MERRY.GoRoUND FOR WHITES oNLYss&JS;
The Merry.go-round will be run next Thurs
day afternoon by one OF our ltoWnsmen
especially for the white people, from TO y
p. IN. .@F%t;Ss
BASE BALL MUSICAL. &;s
A musical will be given in the Court House
Friday evening for the benefit OF AbbeVlllet
base ball team. Let our people turn out anc
help the boys in their effort to get up some
amusement for our people.
WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances W.
Mcdonald will not be q candidate Clerk o
Court at the ensueing election. He appre
ciates the proffered support OF DIS many
friends for which he feels very gratefol.
DEATH. '.r
Miss Floride, the second daughter OF Capt
J.B, Lyles died at her home in this city abou
seven o'clock last Wednesday afternoon, th'
25rd, after an illness of only several weeks
Her death was unexpected to the family, al
The deceased was just vergiDg into younl
woman hood, and was beloved and respected
by all who know her. The remains Wer'
taken to Camden for intermept, that beini
the old home OF the family. Capt. Lyles ant
family in this their sad bereavement nav
the sympathy OF this entire community. =,
The friends OF MIR. Frank A. Wilson VII
regret olearn OF his extreme Illness r
ARTISTIC DREssMAKING.
Mrs. s. B. Rosser who is an "Artiste" In th
mantua-making business, will cut, ht ant
make up in the very latest styles, ana nnisn
her work rooms in her dwelling, known
our people as the "Pritchard House" wher
she il prepared to execute all work VIII
neatness, and dispatch, and In the most salts
factory manner.
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