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What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, s. c., April IS, 1909.

What ..M, Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. C., April IS, 1909.
FASTER SERVICES IN ABBEvlLLE.
c,or,ous Easter tide dawned beautiful ant
hrI,bt Sunday was an Ideal Spring day, al
that heart could wish, and oil nature was
srrsnged in her beauty, while merry plrds
carroied forth their sweet melouies, al JOiil Il
,hs greatest event in the history OF the wor ia
the death and resurrection of Him who
"lives 10 die no more.
AT TRINITY CHURCH.
Services appropriate 10 the occasion were
held by the rector. Rev. Edward McCrady,
and an usual the church was beautifully and
tastily decorated. The choir rendered beautl.
fnIIv select pieces, which were enjoyed oy
the Congregation. All in all. the services oi
Easter we're most impressive and interesting.
We were denied the privilege OF at,eholng na 10
person and hope more httlng ana deserving
tribute will be written OF Trinity.
IN THE METHODIST CHURCH.
The decorations in the Methodist Church
were moi as elaborate as usual. but were very
nrattv and tastily arranged. 10 the vestibuie
as YOU entered the church was erecteo large
cross at the base OF which was mounu OF
lovely flowers. In the recess in rear OF the
pulpit was another cross, upon which white
dove was resting. AT the foot OF this cross
We're grouped Easter lilies whose snowy
heads peeped above the dark green foliage,
making a picture pure, simple, and yet very
beautiful, Within the chancel and around
the pulpit were choice hot house flowers,
palms and lilies. The chancel railing was
gracefully entwined Win ies!oons oi cedap i,,
beautiful sprays OF wisteria. Spch an array
of lovely flowers, carried our thoughts oack
10 the resurrection morning when Mary was
found in the garden" inquiring for her LORD
and Master. "a
FLOWERS IN MEMoRIAM.
The beautiful vase of lovely Easter lilies on
the Jeff OF the reading desk, and the vase ,oi
Srserant white roses on the right next to the
n choir, were placed by tender aud loving nanos
as a floral tribute TO the memory OF Mrs.
James s. Cochran who, while upon eartn, was
ever ready with willing hands and joyous
heart TO do her full share on all sucn glad
times OF rejoicing.
MORNING SERMON.
FIrst Corinthians, 18th chapter, 85th to
asth verses. Snbject, Observation-Disclosures
Death Comes Lie. Rev. ]. w, Daniel In his
discourse said In substance: The words OIL
the text were calculated 10 produce So sorrow; S;
were not 80 intended by the inspired writer,
az by the resurrection death had lost Its sting
and the grave It's victory, showing that death
,s bs IS Take away the
death of Christ and what !Aleit ol Cnristian
civilization, for without death there is no
life. Christ the revelation OF lie maze oestn
eternity. Resurrection 10 a call TO higher lie
and Is natural fact as certain as death.
NIGHT SERMON. @.S.
Subject, Observance Of Easter. Acts u and
latter clause OF 4th verse. This suoJect ne
treated from an historical aud biblical STAND.
point showing that while the word "Easter.
was of heather origin, and on tnls account
10 k,ou
from time immemorial. The first anniver-
sary OF Christ was observed by the little
"band Of Christians" who assembled In Inc
upper Chamber" They had decorations OF
wrealhs and flowers, though simple, yet In
commemoraton OF the resurrection:. Nearly
all the seven days Of the week, as we'll as the
IL months OF the year, that are observed Dy
every one are of heathen origin, being named
afler heather Deities. Also the wor6 "Christ
which should be called Messiah. Directors
to the observance Of Easter would also have
TO do away with these. Wnen "a mo!ner a,ite
babe. and bathes them with her tears VIII
you say that Is heaLhenship? All no there
is gosptlin flowers. Chi list loved no Sers, and
especially "Lilles.'
THE CHoIR--THE sINGING-TlIE MUSIC
The members of the choir on this occasion
Mrs. Mrs j. l.. Mcmillan, Mrs. J. c. Ellis, Soprano.
Mr.. w. Ii. Jones, Mr.. w. E. Hill. Tenors.
Mrs. J. A. Harris, Mrs. kinaAi, Altos.
Mr.. j. s. Cochran, MIR. II. l.. Paylor, Bass.
Miss Eva Kirby, Organist.
The special selections of Easter music were
not only most appropriate, bu! per1eGIiy
grand, and were beautifully rendered. me
solos sang by Mrs. Mcmillan morning and
evening were rendered In sweet, clear olro |
like voice and were highly appreciated and
enjoyed by the listening congregation. Inc
duette sang by Messrs. Jones and Cochran IN
the evening was exceedingly pretty ana Ten,
dered In excellent TIME. Miss Kirby 3 skllliul
touch upon the new organ brought out lis
deep mellow tones, which met responsive
chord In the hearts ot all present. Az lne
close OF the evenings services the pastOe pa ,Se
spoke in very complimentary terms VI the
tine music rendered oy the choir.
EASTER EGG HUNT.
The Easter Egg hunt on last Saturday al
ternoon at Judge Klughs park was well at
tended and greatly enjoyed by the "little
folks" Over 700 beautiful colored eggs were
scattered here and there 10 be searched FOR by
happy bTiEnt eyed Gas shdfsn nred MOSS os
the girls, and Master G. P. Hammond, Jr.,
bore OH the ball and bat" fsg
EASTER EGGS ON MAGAZINE HILL.
On last Monday afternoon Miss Ada MoMil-
Ian and her brother, Master Leslie. gave their
little friends happy surprise In the way OF
an Easter egg hunt. So eggs were dSea IN
almost as 81 ma9S esantifnl colors i, sna wsse seat
share add bad o most delightful time.
VrsIfoRa SPENDING FASTER In ABBEy1IIE-.. !.
Mtss Flprfie and Miss Efie Hin Of Green.
wood. accompanied by Messrs. Gaines Ham.
mo1d and StaInsker we're The guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. G. v. Hammond
Mr.. r. l.. Dargan spent Easter in AbbeVhie
and was the happiest man In all the city.
Miss Vivian Caldwell with her grandmotn.
er, Mrs Donald, OF Donalds, spent the past
week In the city as the guests Of Mrs. LAM
bert Caldwell. 81. ~ s. s gft -
OFF TO MONROE. ~ ~
Mr.. Sidney Cannon one, OF Abbeville's