The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-29
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What 'sM' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
AbbevIlle, s. G., May g. lS

ABBEvILLE's GRADED SCHOOL EXERCISES
The closlng exercises OF the Abbeville Grad.
ed High School took place last Friday morn-
ing May oath in the Court House, in the
presence OF a large and appreciaiive audience.
The principal feature OF these exercises was
the reading OF essays by the grad uuting class.
Nine young ladies and one gentleman, each
of whom handled their subjects well. reflect
ing honor upon the school and credit upon
themselves. The exercises were very inter,
esticg being interspersed with bright ana
sparkling plano selections which were beautl-
fully rendered by Misses Sarah Henry
Blanche Gary, Jessie Speed. Matte Jennings
and Nettie Hammond. A plumber OF scholars
ed In most pleasing and effective manner,
the vocal music, viz. q Chorus" God OF our
Fathers" and lastly GLASS Song" ,,,-
This vocal class we're instructed by MISS
JAMIE Perrin, one of The teachers OF tn school,
who deserves the congralu ulations OF all. not
only as a.vocal instructor, but for the sweet
songs that added SO much TO the pleasure OF
the occasion.
EVENING EXERCISES.
Began promptly at $50 o'clock and were
opened with prayer by Rev. 4. h Jones,
pastor OF the Methodist Church, Immediately
after which Hon. f. B. Gary In few we'll
chosen words introduced % most grsceiaiy nhy
deli vered the annual address which was OF
itself Literary gen." claiming the rapt
attention Of the audience. Mr.. Henderson IL
a fine speaker, fluent, practical, clear ana
forceful, having withall q most pleasing
personal address.
DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATS.
Superintendent Gillian next presented me
certiticats to the graduates which he did
very happy and pleasing manner, accom- pan :
led by neat little speach appropriate 70 tne
occasion.
MUSIC.
The music furnished during the evening
was an Orchestra made up OF nome" talent,
which rendered most charmingly sweet;
soul.stiring selections to the great dellgnt OF
the audience. The music added largely 10
the pleasure and Interest OF the evening.
ORCHESTRA.
Mrs. Mitchiner and Mr.. Fred Morgan
Guitar.
Prof. Guy r Pltner7Plsnist.
Messrs. James A. Hill. Lewis Blount and
Merrell Callaway-Mandolin. -,
Benediction-Rev. MIR. Gordon, pastor oil
the Baptist Church.
These Interesting exercises marked another
School, under the management of super.
iptendent R. F. Gillian. and his efdclent
corps OF teachers, who have built up splep.
did school, and now have the pleasure oi
seeing their untiring efforts crowned Win
that success which always comes TO those
who labor we'll and faithfully.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE ON SOUTHERN.
The following Schedule on the Abbeville
Branch, ,of the Southern r. R., went into ef
is 1st Train--leave AbbeviIle. sS5 a. M.
LIST Traip-arrive at Abbeville. b5 a. m.
2nd End Train-arrive at AbbeviiIe i2 Oi p. m.
3rd Train--leave Abbeville, As y. IN.
3rd Train-arrive at Apbeville. 2.52 p. m.
4th Tran-leave Abbeville, 7.l0 p. m.
A hk r,,t1 Ia q m
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING.
Mrs. DR.. Marshall left last Monday for
Anderson, where she goes to visit her daugh-
ter-in.law, Mrs J. e. Marshall.
Mrs. Gambrell and daughter Virginia, left
last Monday night for Batesburg TO visit her
sisters, Mrs. Bales and Mrs. DR.. Harden.
Miss Kate Marshall returned last week
from very pleasant visit TO friends anu
relatives in Walhalla and Anderson.
Miss Louise Sassard has just returned from
an extended visit to relstives In Charleston;
Mrs. Joe Hughes accom- panied oy her BIS.
ter Miss Winton Taggart, left last week fnr
her home in Columbia, where her sister Will
remain with her for some time.
Mrs. Gillian has moved over 10 President
Bailey's on Magazine Hill. where she Will
remain for several months, while Proi
Gillian will travel in the interest OF Con-
Mr.. Tom Cosby, OF GreenvilIe. is in the city
as the guest OF his sister, Mrs. Ella Latimer.
Mr. Harry SIN mons, Vi AIueus Od', oPob
Saturday and Sunday In the city with reid
tives.
BIG STRIKE AT "s. A. L." SHOPS.
Several days ago the mechanics at the Sea
board Air Line Shops struck for "hlgher
wages" In accordance with the rules OF the
Labor Union" Mr.. Fred Hill has Just re-
turned from Portsmouth,, where he went on
business pertaining to the above strike, with
what result we had not yet learned.
SNAKES ON THE SIDEWALK.
Just recently snake WAS killed on the side
walk in front OF Mr.. " 9. DuPre's dwelling
and on last Saturday night large highlano
rnoccasin was killed on The sidewalk In front
OF Mr. ]. II. DuPre's residence. LOOK when
you walk on the sidewalks about twilight
for tits then these veuomous reptiles seem 10
be crawling about, and might perchance bite
you.
RIDING IN CART.
Hill Henry Cason, Walter and w. L. McDon
aid, Jr., were having their fun "breaking 10
a calf to dump cart. Charley was at last
harnessed and yok ed down fast and close lc
the shafts, all being not ready, the commapo
was given, go on sir! when after little hesl
tation Charley took In the situation, and get
ting q "hump" on himself went forward, leav
Ing boys and cart In the road. astounded al
the rapid movement of this faithful pei. The
boys at last captured and conquered Charley
and had him driving nicely before they let
him 20.
ABBEyILLE'S LAUNDRY.
Mr.. c. P. Hammond came out last week In
q "bip ADJ showing the success of his Laundry
and the elegant manner he In which he is nn-
Ishipg up work both for ladies' and gentle'
men, as we'll as for the household. A visit TO
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