The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-20
Branchyille's Message.

place. He has just gotten them-no old
shop-worn stuff, and the prices are right.
Branchyille's Message.
BRANCHvILLE, August 17.-The people
of this community will be given real
treat on Tuesday evening, September lst,
where Prof. Edwin &. Settler, NJ. A. Phi.
| D., of Newbefry College, will deliver
an inspiring lecture on Education and
the Future" This lecture will be given
free to the public, and large crowd is
anticipated. This community considers
itself fortunate in having such distin-
euished speaker to address them on this
most important subject. DR.. Settler
graduated from Newberry collegein 1892
with the Bachelor of Arts degree with
first honors and three gold medals to his
credit. In 1894 he took his Master OF Arts
degree from the same college. Taught
school one year in Texas and was pro
fessor of Greek and Latin at the North
Carolina College four years. He finished
post graduate course at the University OF
Virrinia where he received the degree OF
Doctor of Philosophy in English Ian
guage, English literature, and Latin,
also did some graduate work In chem
istry. While at the University of Vir-
einia DR.. Settler rs a representative OF
the famous Washington Literary So
ciety won the Harrison trophy for the
best debate, the handsome oratoric medal,
debaters medal, the inter-society contest
in oratory, the State contest in oratory,
valuable gold prize for translation in the
University Magazine, and also spoke be-
fore the Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton. For four years he has held the
chair of English and modern languages
in Newberry College, and is at present pre-
pairing learned work on English versi-
tication, with special attention to the
Anglo-Saxon period. DR.. Settler is man
of consummate ability and of varied
talents. He possesses clear and pener-
trating intellect, a comprehensive grasp
and strength of understanding rarely
excelled in any one human being. His
rapid acquisition, quick, assimilation OF
ideas aud wonderful power of stating and
displaying his deep knowledge character
ize him and hold the attention OF listen
ing audience. -,
The little fellows of Branchville ad-
ministered a severe defeat to similar
team from Orangeburg last Tuesday ter
noon. At the end of the ninth inning the
score stood 16 to in favor of the home
team. Towards the close of the game the
visiting team put Glaze, W., in the box to
do the tWirling, but he too was batted
hard.
G. w. Reeves, manager of the Branch
Vile opera house, has booked several I'M
portant attractions for the coming season.
Among them may be noted the Prlngle
Ministries, which will appear here in
October, and Mabel Page, the Idol OF the
South, supported by her excellent COM
pany, will be seen In the spring.
Farmers are now bringing peas to mar
ket, which they exchange for the tradl-
tional hog and hominy.
Misses Elizabeth Karesh and Hattie
Goodman, of Charleston, are the guests
of friends in the city.
Miss Florence Burkhalter, of Columbia,
is spending few days with relatives:
Miss Kate Berry, of Reevesville, IS on a
visit to relatives.
Mr.. G. G. Memminger, of Charleston, is
spending few weeks with friends in the
Mrs. David Salley, of Orangeburg, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. T. B. Fairey:
Judge W. W. Lightsey, of Bamberg,
spent Monday in town:
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Rhoad are summer
ing in the mountains.
MIR. F. VIM. Fairey has returned from
short trip to Alabama, where ne went
on happy mission.
Mr.. r. L. Ligon, of Sumter, one OF
Branchville's old boys, spent few days
with his mother, Mrs. Nettie Ligon:
Miss Tillie Pearcy, of Harleyylile, IS
the guest of Miss Bertie Williams.
Mr r M. Bruce, of The Bamberg
Herald, spent Sunday in town.
A number of guests are arriving daily
to attend the Karesh-Hirsch nuptlals'
which promise to be brilliant affair.
Among the most enjoyable features IN
social circles was busy bee party gwen
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bruce
on Thursday evening in honor OF their
| nieces, Misses Lila and Eulalla Bruce
two of Charleston's fascinating young
ladies. The parlor and dining hall were
beautifully decorated in flowers, palms
and ferns. The hallway was artlstlcaily
draped in evergreens. A prize was offered
for the most correct answers to the ques-
tions propounded and was won by Mr..
Charlie Myers and Miss Eulalia Bruce.
The prize was dainty scarf pin set with
pearls and rubies in the form of the insect
| from which the party derived its name
The consolation was awarded to Alr.
Harry Byrd and Miss Kate Berry. Ne
| freshments, which were served after the
close of the game, carried out the pretty
Oriental ideas of busy bee party. The
two fair hostesses, Misses Eva and Cissye
Bruce, by their charming personality rem
dered the occasion a delightful success.
Those present were: Mr.. r. N. Bruce,
of Bamberg, with Miss Leila Berry Mr.
H. N. Bellinger, of Bamberg, with Miss
Minnie Berry; Mr.. Charlie Myers, with
Miss Eulalia Bruce, of Charleston; Mr.:
Harry Byrd, with Miss Kate Berry, or
Reevesville; Mr. A. s. Nettles, with Miss
Byrd; Mr.. j. B. Williams, Jr., with Miss
Lila Reddish; Mr.. ]. I. Gates, OF Dur
ham, N. c., with Miss Cissye Bruce; Mr..
AT. H. Dukes, with Miss Jimmie Cooner;
MIR. ]. Robbie c. Bruce, with Miss Bessie
Reeves Mr.. A. G. Bruce, with Miss Lila
Bruce, of Charleston; Mr.. and Mrs
5 Hebron Berry, and Mr.. and Mrs. +. A
Bruce, Jr.
, Misses Sadie and BERTHE Livingston
of Charleston, are the guests OF MISS
: Mamye Karesh. >. 8. +.
If you need buggy or wagon you can
afford not to get Frank Bambergs prices