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EAST END
What sM' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country and in Town.

what "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country and in Town.
-Abbeville, S. c., Apr. 9Th 1904.
EASTER SUNDAY IN ABBEvILLE.
Last Sunday was an ideal Easter day, the
sun rose bright and beautiful and the air was
crisp and cool and many were the happy
Joyous hearts on this glorious Eastertlde'
Reader, have you ever thought what TINS
world would be without "Risen Christ?
no Easter-no salvation-no hope-no lie pe-
yond the grave blank then how appropriate
for the millions Of worshippers all over the
world to come on this glad day with hearts
celebration of this, the greatest event In the
Christian era, the resurrection OF the Worla
Redeemer, and with one accord JOIN tne
triumphant song "The LORD Us risen inueea
He lives to die no more" The rarest, and
most beautiful creations OF nature were lald
upon the altar 10 beautlfy the house or the
Lord and In their silent praise beautifully
typifed the resurrection, for all nature has
awakened from her long winters sleep and
spurpg as 1t were into new life being clothed
nnfolding flower, and soft tender foliage all
conspiring together to make the world more
bright and beautiful on this glad Easter
ahe1 to bs 3ord o1 oph
ioyous notes the glad tidlngs "Christ is risen
Christ is risen
1NTHE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
At the opening hour for morning service
the church was filled to It's utmost capacity
even the aisles being filled with chairs The
congregation was unusually large, being sup
plemented by numerous friends from differ
ent parts Of the county.
THE DECORATIONS
Were simple, yet beautiful In design and
finish. Around the chancel were gracefully
entwined trailing vines OF ivy over white
ground and along the railing was artistical V
arranged beautiful sprays OF wisteria, white
stately palms, beautiful lilies and pot plants
were banked In great profusion. In rear OF
the pulpit stood q large white cross win
lovely spray OF purple wsteria suspended
from its top. About the reading desk, organ
and choir were placed large vases OF choice
cut flowers; all these lent their beauty and
fragrance to the scene which spoke In silent
language OF the glorious resurrection morn.
THE MUSIC.
The choir was at its best and every member
in their places and was supplement ted by
Messrs. JAS A. Hill (cornet) and F. c. Link
(violin) who added much to the sweet strains
Of music so skilfully rendered. Miss Simp-
son presided at the ORGAN. The selections
were of the choicest music, and fttingl y ap-
propriate to the occasion and were oeautl.
fully rendered claiming the rapt attention OF
the large congregation.
THE sERMoN-THE LORDS SUPPER.
The sermon was rich In spiritual food and
thought, and delivered in an ernest and force
full manner, claiming the closest attention
of the waiting congregation. Al the close OF
per wasi commemorated, being the chief
solemnity OF Easter service.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
In the afternoon the Sunday School held its
consisted Of song service and Rotations the
whole being most interesting and entertain
ing to the large congregation present. AT
night the pastor dilivered q fine sermon on
the resurrection.
IN TRINITY CHURCH.
The congregation as usual celebrated Easter
with appropriate services. The church was
elaborately, and beautifully decorated With
pot plants, ferns, palms. together with choice
cut flowers, appropriate notices were placed
here and there making scene bright and
rious resurrection of our blessed Lord. The
choir rendered most beautifully the fine
selections Of music prepared for the occasion.
The sermon by the rector Rev. w. B. Sans
was most suitable to the occcsion and elected
the undivided attention OF his hearers. We
hope some one who was present will give
more graphic account OF the services and
decorations of this church as we only write
from q general standpoint. Thus closed
another Eastertde and with 1t great and
grand opportunities were presented; will
they too be numbered with the past? or will
they be enshrine ed in the hearts OF those who
heard-like seed upon good ground, that
shall spring up, and bring forth abundant
fruit in after years TO the glory OF this "Risen
Prof. Mason DuPre of Wafford College
accompanied by his nephew Mr.. Julius
Dufre spent Easter In the City with rela-
tives.
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Miss Rae Sponcler of Georgia. is In the City
the guest OF Mrs. B. Speed. Miss Sponcler
who remember her stay In Aboeville most
Mrs. james T. Latmer of Low ndesville.
spent Easter iu the City the guest OF her Sis
ter Mrs Ella Latimer. Mrs. Latimer has
many friends in A bevile who are always
glad to see her and extend to her cordial
welcome to this her old home.
Mrs. Anderson OF Clio, S. c., is visiting her
home folks In the City.
Mr.. c. W. Hendley Of n. G., is In the store
with his Uncle MIR. 9. w. Kendall.
Mrs Gaines Hammon d is home again after
adelightful visit to home folks In Green.
wood.
several years ago Is back again with the Sea
board,
The many friends of Mrs. W. Joel Smith
regret to learn of her extreme illness. hope
she will soon be better.
Lumber is being hauled on the lot OF Mrs.
Lizzie Cason, and Mr.. Long will at once begin
the building Of her cottage:
The dwellings of Dr. Neutfer and Mr.. L. T.
Miller are looming up, and already making
quite show.
The Factory church Is now In process OF
erection the brick ia being laid anc the, build.
ing will be continued to completion, this Is
the good work Of Brother James Lawson.
AROUND ROUTE NO
Easter services were held at Sharon Sunday
aitern oon by the pastor Rev. Boulware. Miss
Annie Gilbert presided at the organ and the
choir rendered choice selections appropriate
to the occasion. The sermon was delivered
in an earnest and impressive manner and
was listened to closely by the large congrega
tion, The church was tastefully decorated
with beautiful flowers OF spring, and ever
green's, and all seemed happy and joyous on
this glad Easter day.
Services were held at Bethel in the forenoon
by the pastor Rev. Boulware.
Miss Emma Penney, and Miss Mamie
Gillian, of Sharon, enjoyed Easter services
in the Cty-worshiping in the NJ. E. church
Miss Ada McClain. pretty young lady OF
Watts. spent last week most pleasantly with
her friend Miss Guksie Abes of Lebanon.
Capt. and Mrs. Joe johnson with their
bright little children spent last Sunday with
home folks, Mr.. VIM. McKensey and family
Of sharon.
A few straw hats and Easter bonnets and
Spring costumes we're conspicuous to the
"wide awake" and those on the alert for such
things last Sunday in the City. But on Mon
day morning straw hats and linen busters,
were knocked out by felt hats and over coats,
fire being quite comfortable.