The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-05-27
EAST END.

What "M' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds in Country and In Town.
Abbeville. S. C.. May q, 1908.
ROCKY GROVE Picnic.
On last Saturday the pretty country home
of Major Arthur Parker was the scene Of
mirth and happiness. AS we drove up 1t
seemed as If we were approaching "iairy
land,"-so many gaily attired children run
ming here and there in joyful elee. There
were TO be seen groups OF pretty young ladies
roaming among the flowers and through the
spacious halls and piazzas OF the cottage, sll
who by the merry twinkle In their eyes
showed they too enjoyed the happy life pic,
ture. The young men were gallant, gay ana
some. Music and dancing made up the pleas
ures OF the day.
About one O'Clock p. m. dinner was an
grove, long table filled with stack" pies
and custards, chocolate. pound and plain
cakes. ham. fried chicken, pickle and every:
were sharpened by the sight and every one
did justice both to the dinner and himself
Everything was nicely served, the young men
waiting on the ladies. After the repast all re-
paired TO the cottage and enjoyed themselves
as best suited their mood.
Major Parker was indeed q host fully equal
to the occasion, giving up ms entire ,1ors mouse
The Major was at his best, and as he sported
with the girls, looked happy.
present and the courtesies and kindness OF
their generous host will not soon be forgotten.
LITTLE MOUNTAIN PICNIC.
On Saturday Prof. r. c. Knox, principal Of
Bethe! school, joined BY the patrons and
friends of the school, had . most delightful
picnic at Little Mountain, which was in com.
pliment TO the school children. This too was
and bRs brishs 1oI happy % Children % made he noun
tain woodland ring with their merry voices
A fine dinner was spread, iust such as the
pare. This was one day the writer heartily
wished he could be present at two places
about the same time.
FACTORY PICNIC.
These good people had picnic too. at Nc
. Millan's spring below the old fair ground.
This was perhaps the largest picnic OF the sea-
son. about 100 being present. Long tables
great abu ndance for eli.
A prize, in the shape, Of a large cocoanut
cake, "nll grown. was offered by our city pa.
ker to the boy OF "feetest loot" in the foot
race.
Mr.. Barnett, one OF the kindest and gener
ous hearted merchants on Factory ait., made
Of OF Ice ics lemonade. This was generous act and
highly appreciated by all.
This was happy day, and jolly crowd en-.
1oyeQ Dy all present.
PICNIC AT KLUaH's PARK.
On Friday last Miss Mai Robertson and
Miss Eliza Thomson, the popular teachers OF
the third and fourth grade In the Abbeville
for the children OF these two grades and their
invited friends: The children had splendid
time and fine dinner, and returned TO their
respective homes sounding aloud the praises
OF their teachers.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
On last Saturday afternoon Miss Emma,
b. Klush of Fort Pickens, celebrated tbe an
niversary Of her tenth birthday, at which she
entertained most charmingly about 81 Of her
little friends.
Delicious refreshment ts were served and the
afternoon was one of'extreme pleasure TO the
little folk.
Miss Emma Klugh. the merry and happy
little host, was the recipient Of number OF
pretty presents and best wishes from her lii.
Tie friends.
ALL ALONG ROUTE NO. 3.
Divine services were held at Lebanon
church last Saturday and Sunday, by Rev.
Mr.. Hamiter. On Saturday only the faith
ful few" were there, but on Sunday fine con.
gregation was present.
than year, returned home last Friday from
Arkansas, accompanied by Prof r. E. Ran
SOD, once principal OF Lebanon school. 'Tis
tlemen gave both homefolk and friends de.
lightful surprise Prof Ransom left yesterday
for bis home In Charlotte, NC.
Miss Maggie Link after pleasant stay OF
two weeks with her cousin. Miss Nellie Nc
Cav, left last Saturday for her home at Hun
Mr.. Grier sherard spent day or so Of this
week behind the counters Of Messrs. L. T. &
Mrs. Henry Wilson, Of Phoenix. is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. P. B. Metts.
were in the city last Saturday. They report
fair crops on the river and stand for the one
mill tax and good roads.
DOWN CAME BRIDGE, WAGON AND ALL.
On last Wednesday morning as the camp
wagon OF the county chain gang, In charge OF
Capt. j. A. Schroeder was crossing Buffalo
bridge over Whites creek, on the Charleston
breaking, causing a general collapse, bring.
Ing wagon. driver and mules down into the
creek. about q 10 foot fall. Fortunately no
and the coupling tongue Of the wagon broken.
All scrambled and pulled out badly frigh ten :
ed, but not hurt. Commissioners Nickles is
doing all he can 70 have the bridge rebuilt at
the very earliest possible moment. The fall.
ing OF this bridge gives IN" an extra drive
on Route No. 8. but he is equal to the occasion
and is still serving his patrons on both sides
OF the break down.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE ON SOUTHERN.
On last Sunday change of schedule went
into effect on the Southern, which resulted In
the taking of Of the night train.
DOTS PICKED UP HERE AND THERE IN THE
CITY.
Miss Eunice Calhoun left yesterday for
Clemson, where she will be the guest of the
Misses Calhoun, her cousins.
Mrs. Ella Latimer returned home Saturday
from pleasant visit to relatives at Bolton.
Mrs. - Nance, OF Anderson, is In the city
Mr.. Francis has been enjoying country
life at Grain Ridge last week. He also took
In the picnic at Rocky Grove Saturday. He
ia now In the city to the delight Of his many
friends.
Mrs. c. ]. Lyon. OF Abbeville, took in the
picnic las. Saturday in the neighborhood OF
her old home, and spent pleasant day with
her neighbors and friends.
M. WiIl Psnnsl; OF Aobeville, aoeompa,
Mrs: 4. W; Smith and son are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Cason leave tomorrow
(Thursday) for Woodruff. where they will Wis.
1t friends
Mrs. Mary johnson, accompanied by Miss
Lillian Power, spent Saturday in the city
guests Of her son, Capt. johnson.
ton and Newbsrry, passed through the city
last Saturday on their way TO Antreville,
where they will be the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Power.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mcmillan, OF Cedar.
ville OHIO. spent several days OF the past
week in the city. the guests OF Mr.. aud Mrs. j..
L. Mcmillan.
Mr.. Hodges, salesman OF l.. T. & T. NJ. MIL
Ter, returned from Spartanburg last Monday,
bringing With him Mrs who @
. them and hope their stay will be both pleas.
ant and profitable to them and our people.