The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-04-10
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What '.M'' Sees and Hears ON His
Rounds About the City.

What "M' Sees anu HeArs OH Hts
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. $. c., April9 1901
GLORIOUS EASTER TIDE.
Easter morn rose beautiful and bright; the
God OF Day shedding his life giving rays o'er
hill and dale causing all nature 10 bud and
bloom for this great festival occasion, so that
the floral offerings from natures store mouse
might brighten and make more oeautltui tne
house OF the Lord, for the assembling OF Hls
people TO celebrate this time honored custom
coming down TO US for more than two cen
turtles back. The glorious feast OF the resur-
reetion OF our Lord was meyer M more re- Sppro
this Easter Sunday in Aboevile.
SERVICES AT TRINITY CHURCH.
Rev. Edward McCrady rector. chose for his
text these words found IN 81. John II, -: 20
"Jesus said unto her, am the resurrection,
and the life; be that believeth on me. though
he we're dead, yet shall be live: And who,
soever liveth, and beIieveth In me, shall
never die" from which he delivered an
earnest and impressive discourse upon the
resurrection, the grandest and most glorious
OF all events TO the Christian world. The
congregation Was large and attentive giving
church was beautifully decorated. especially
around the chancel and In the vestioule
where myrads of lilies and graceful palms
lent their charm TO the exquisite decorations
Of other cut flowers and potted plants. An
extra musical program was prepared and ex.
ceediugly well rendered, rejecting great
credit upon the organist Miss Mamie Lee, as
we'll as upon the entire choir.
EASTER SERVICES AT THE METHODIST
CHURCH.
This church was simply. yet beautifully de.
corated princi pally around the chancel and
pulpit, where vases of calla lilies and cut
A ,wers were beautifully arranged. On the
LEFT OF the pulpit was large white cross over
which was gracefully twined garlsnd of
vioets making u most striking and effective
contrast. On either side were banks and
mounds OF ferns, palms, roses. calas and
hyacinths, while In the rear OF the pulpit
were pyramids OF stately palms. among
which rose lilies conspicuous for size aud
Two memorial vases" were fitted with car.
nations, roses and Easter lilies in memory OF
loved ones, whose hands once delighted 10
perform this sacred duty.
SERMON BY PASTOR REV. X. H. JONES
who selected as his text the first three verses
OF the Sd chapter OF CoIossians. III ye then
be risen with Christ, seek those things which
are above, where Christ sitteth on the right
hand of God.
Ind verse. Set your affections on things
above, not on things ON earth.
3rd verse. For ye are dead, and your life is
hid with Christ In God."
From these words the pastor showed that
man In bis first estate was created perfect and
was therefore pronounced by Him very
good" and in this estate was not made TO sin
or die, but after he did SIN, God At once set
in motion every means looking toward His
restoration when He gave 10 the world the
first promise OF redemption in the words,
"Fhe seed OF the woman should 6rulse the
SerpeDt's head, and thou shalt bruise his
heel" thus shadowing forth, aud portray ing
most beautifully the resurrection. He shoui I'd
be wounded and laid In the grave. but should
rise again. Then that earnest and solemn
hn md md hSo Si ha
centuries to us. III q man die shall he live
again 2" Then the Star OF Bethlehem arose
and announced the fulfllment had come IN
the birth Of the Messiah: Christ came,
wrought, suffered, died and rose again ac-
cording TO every promise and prophecy made
1000 years before.
He also showed most clearly that the death
and resurrection was acknowledged by the
most rapid and astute inhdels of the present
day, to be as certainly proven and establish
ed as any historical event.
Lastly, he made an earnest appeal to those
outside OF Christ 10 come on this glad Easter
day and make an offering and cons ecrat1on
Of themselves by accepting this grand and
glorious plan OF redemption.
AT the conclusion OF the services, an "Eas.
ter Offering was asked 1or In behalf OF The
lN little children at Epworth Orphanage.
Ushers Smith and Hodges were At each door
ss the congregation PASSED out to receive the
Offering.
HOW SWEET THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS
This being the first Sunday OF the month,
Communion services were held 10 which all
denomi nations OF Christians Joined. The con-
grepration was unusually large, being supple
me6ted by members OF the Presby terian and
other churches.
The selections were superbly rendered by
the choir Professor Guy K. Pitner presided
at the organ, rendering each piece In the most
sktllful and mastery manner. Thus closed
another Easl er Sabbath in AbbeVjlle, which
seemingly was much enjoyed by our church
going people, rs they entered into the ser
vices with gusto that was noticeable. We
hope the sermons proclaimed on this glorious
and hearts OF those who heard, and bring
forth abundant fruit to Him who died and
rose again for our redemption.
BRUcE-M'NEIL.
On Thursday evening April 4th, 1901. at the
Methodist parsonage, Mr.. Robert +. Bruce
and Miss Leola Mcneil, were united in the
bonds OF holy wedlock, by Rev. r. II. Jones.
The bride is the daughter OF MIR. Thomas Nc
Neil of the Sharon neighborhood, and is
most estimable young lady. Mr.. Bruce is an
industrious young man. well known 10 the
people OF this city. where be has relatives and
hosts Of friends who congratulate him. and
wish for him and his charming bride a long
life of unalloyed happiness.
ABBEvlLLE' GUESTS on EASTER.
Miss Vivian Caldwell, Donalds.
Mr.. johnson, Donaids.
MIR. Emory Penney, Union.
Mr.. Gaines Hammond and Mr.. Bush, Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Carlisle and daughter,
Mr. II. O. Eptipg, Williamson,
Miss Lena Graves and Miss Lizzie Penney,
Due West.
Mr. Mark Ellis. Due West.
Miss Maude Brownlee, Antrevtlle.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. W. Collett and daughter,
Miss Bertha White and Miss Nellie Nose.
ley, Lowndesville.
Mr. Rob MoseIey. Lowndesville.
Prof. A. Nj. DuPre, Spartanburg.
Mrs. J, A. Hawthorn, Latimer
3Ir. Johnson Rleckl-y, i.atimer.
Hiss Ada and Miss Emma Penney, Sharon.
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING.
Mr.. ]. Y. Jones arrived home last week
from the Lone Star State" and we belive is
glad to get back once more TO the old Pal
metto State among his friends.
Mrs. J. NJ. Gambrell who went for a visit to
Winiamston, returned home last Saturday
sick. and has been confined to her bed ever
since.
DR.. ]. A. Dickson, after an absence of sever.
al weeks Is home again ready for business.
Mrs Baker and Mrs. j. S. Norwood. OF
Calhoun Falls, with Miss Harrell. OF Georgia,
were shopping IN the city last week
Miss Matte Jennings, accompanied by her
brother Mack, have just returned from
Elberton Ga, where they went last week TO
attend the marriage of Judge Fisher. to Miss
Carroll. They report most delightful trip,
affair.
EASTER EGG HUNT.
The Easter egg hunt at Judge Klugh's park
By the ladies OF the Methodist Congregation
was a most enjoyable affair TO the little
folks" as was also the one given In the Cal
houn yard last Monday afternoon. by ing
ladies Of the Episcopal Church. at which
Miss Sarah McCrady was made happy by the
drawing OF ont Of the prizes, q beautiful doll
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