The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-20
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What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds AbOut the City.
Abbeville S. c., March 10, 1901.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.
Prot. John 6. Clinkscales, OF Wofford Col
lege, delivered q very fine address last Sum
day morning in the Methodist Church. HIS
the bed is shorter than that q man can stretch
himself Oh it; and the covering narrower
than that he can wrap himself In IT," II be-
gan by saying success In liie was not alone
due TO industry and energy, but to live up TO
a mans ideal, he must start out In lie hrst
counting the cost, forming his plans, and
having correct theory as TO his business. IL
his theory was ialSe, his platform shattered
then "his bed was shorter than that he could
stretch himself on 1t; and his covering mar.
rover than that he could wrap himself IN II"
and lite was failure. He eulogized The
memory Of that eminent emf e, scholarly diVine ne
had been q brilliant example for the young
men of CarolinS, and that he had lived up 10
mans highest Idol, and war one whose "bed
WAS long enough that he could stretch MIN
sell on IL with ease; and the covering wide
enough that he could wrap himselfin iL' with
comfort. He also spoke IN fitting words Of
the life, and great work done by DIR: James
Fl. Carlisle. Every young IN man n shoula @ nave
only, forgettul OF the past, and regardless OF
the future, for iu the "now" lthe presently the
happiness OF life was not 10 be found. He
spoke of the great prosperity of our Nation,
and also of the State, and referred IN very
com plime entary terms to the growth and
prosperity of our city. He was afraid in our
national prosperity we rs II people were last
becoming "MaInmon worsbipers" He said
The increase of wealth In the United States 10
I he last decade as shown by the census for
1901, was twenty-five billion dollars, and refer
ring 10 this stupendous sum gave us the fol-
lowing interesting figures Supposing this
ranged In the easiest manner for counting al.
lowing one bill to be counted every second
and IL hours TO a day, II would take lSS years
to make the count; suppose the bills TO be
placed end TO end they would encircle the
globe II l.2 times; IL OF these bills weigh one
ounce. aud bringing them to pounds, 1t would
take 4,SS2 two-horse wagons TO move this vast
sum, allowing 20O0 pou q DIS to each wagon then
If what remained were put in package IL
would take eight of Abbeville's best men 10
move 1t, and II these wagons we're stretched
out allowing 30 feet TO each, they would form
q line q miles long.
These are wonderful and interesting figures
conveying some idea OF the great magnitude
of this gigantic sum. He said In comtemplat.
ing the word "billions," Was like "eternity"
so vast that our finite minds could form no
conception Of their meaning. He spoke very
modestly Of the financial increase of Abbe-
willie, and ask led. what are you going TO do
with your money? Next he told OF the burn
ing OF the fitting school" at Spartanburg, and
spoke OF the great work the :'head master"
Prof. Mason DuPre was doing. and said he
was a son that Abbeville might be Justly
proud OF, as he had been tried and not found
wanting. He said this school must be rebuilt.
and ne had come first To Aobeville, the home
OF Prof. DuPre TO ask for help, and upon this
plea collection was lifted, whereupon he
closed bis remarks asking Gods blessing to
rest upon this people and their children. Our
poopIo ara qiwQys ready IN Give Professor
Chin nkscales the hearty welcome be deserves,
as he Is an Abbevile County man that Able.
Vile is proud of. While In The city be was
the guest of his kinsman, Mr.. John NJ. Gam.
brell.
JAPANESE ENTERTAINMENT.
The entertainment given in Rosenbergs
ball last Thursday evening under the auspices
OF the ladiessof the A. Il. T. Church was quite
u success. The hall was artislically and cum
niugly decorated In "Japanese style, and be.
ing filled with pretty young ladies who serv.
ed in Japanese" costumes presented d
unique and oriental appearance. The Japa-
nese lanterns added greatly to the effect.
The refresh ments served were delightful and
were sold out completely, making the receipts
OF the evening about $40, and giving TO one
and all a most enjoyable time.
THE PALMETTO WHIST CLUB.
This is lone" of the clubs of the city, and Its
member were most charmingly entertain ed
last Friday evening by Miss Gertrude Moore
at her pretty home on Wardlaw Street. DE
lightfu refreshments were served. after which
all expressed themselves az having spent q
mos pleasant evening, and bade their pretty
hostess good night.
Personal " ENTIoS.
Miss Laura Staunton. OF New York, who
had charge OF Il. NJ. Haddon & Co., trimming
department last season, has returned to the
delight of many friends and customers. and
is prepared 10 serve them better this season
than ever, both In trim mming aud style.
Miss Ocia Sprinkle, of Baltimore. has ar.
department OF Mr.. A. H. ). Day. Miss
Sprinkle is an artist In her line and comes
most highly recommended, and promises IL
ing country a beautiful and select stock OF
millinery, carrying all the latest styles and
novelties of the season.
Miss Lillian WhiLmure, of New York, is in
the city and has charge of the millinery de.
partment OF Mr.. Z. w. Kendall at they hite
Front" Miss WhitmOre Is an "expert" In
her line and is up-lo-date In all the Paris.
sion and American styles, and promises the
thing new and fashionable In style and trim
ming.
Mrs. Carrie II. Legare is In the city as the
guest OF her friend, Mrs. r. $. Link.
Miss Adelaide Harris, OF Atlanta, has re.
turned TO Abbeville, where sue will make heI
home for while with Mrs Lylhgoe.
Capt. l.. w. White Will leave next Monday
for the North, where he will purchase his
Spring and Summer stock which will be un
usually large and attractive.
LECTURE AT GREENWOOD.
The following ladies and gentlemen at.
tended the lecture given In the city OF Green
wood last Tuesday night, by Ex-Governor
Bob Tay lor Subject, Sentiment. Lecture
fine: Mr.. and Mrs. K. l.. Dargan, Mr.. anc
Mrs. r. b. speed, Miss Mamie Lou Smith
Miss Mary Hemphill. Miss Belle Perrin, Miss
Jennie Perrin, Mr.. w. ID. Barksdale, DIR. C. A
Milford, Mr.. A. w. smith, Mr.. T. q. White
W. P. Greene, Esq.,, Mr.. T. Fl. Maxwell, Rev
w. NJ. Gordon.
LECTURE AT ABBEvILLE.
Father Hegarty will lecture In the Court
House tomorrow night. Thursday Dist. on tht
Passion Play" using sterloptican Views
Lecture will be given for benefit OF our Schoo
Library.
COMING AND GOING.
Miss Nora Hammond is spending awhile
with her friends, the Misses Hlll' Oh 1reen
wood.
MIR. S c. Riley with Mr.. Julius Boyd ant
! his handsome son, were IN the city last Satur
day. and reported all busy In the valley
town.
| Miss Daisy Neisler. after delightful visi
among her friends In Abbeville. lett last Mon
day for her home in Charlotte. n. Z.
Miss Ochea Sau nders, who has been Visit
| ing friends In the city, returned TO her hom
by her sister, who had been here only lev
days.