Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-04-06

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Seneca, April 5.--The Dunbar Hand
Bell Riugorsis advertised to appear here
on April 12. The show win undoubtedly
equal in marit the former attractions
here Inder tho Lyceum management and
an opportunity TO hear hand bell ringert
Is rare one here. There will also be q
splendid music program, as the ringers
are also an organized quartette. Price
OF admission 10 as usual, 90 and 26 cents.
A pleasant little affair on last Thurs
day afternoon was given by the members
of the Sunshine SoSiety here. The fol-
lowing young Misses were especially
active IN the management, which re-
fiected great credit on them: Norma
Gignilliat, Mary Julia Reed Inez Grant,
Mary Earle and Helen Hopkins. A nice
sum was realized and these little people
deserve great commendation tor the most
excellent program, aswell as their loyalty
to their band.
On last Sabbath evening Bishop Cand-
Ter, the noted divine of the M. E. Church,
South, preached here to q large congre-
CATION in the Presbyterian church.. It
was not positively known that he could
be secured until Sunday morning, but
notwithstanding that fact every seat was
filled and the closest attention given the
distinguished divine. The esermon was a
magnificent one, and we regret tha6
space forbids detailed outline of the
same. The audience appreciated from
time to time bits of dry bumor which
characterized the speakers DISCOURSE,
and altogether the occasion was one of
distinct pleasure TO the large assemblage.
On last Thursday afternoon Master
Ruskin Anderson entertained q number
OF his little friends In honor of the
fourth anniversary of his birthday. De-
licious cream and cake were served and
dainty baskets, containing nest of
Easter eggs, were the favors., = The BIRTH
day cake was beautiful with, its lighted
candles and the center of attraction to
all the little tots present. q
Easter morn was. rather chilly to NAL 10
the Easter gown comfortable, but o few
here were brave enough to venture out
with that Easter bonnet. The flowers
at the Presbyterian church were exquis-
ite, large azalia plant in front of the
pulpit, the property of Mrs., Ii. j..
Gignilliat, drawing the admiration of
all. The lilies and ferns were also beau
tifully conspicuous.
Seneca is according hearty welcome
to the family of DIR. Burgess, who has
| recently moved here from Clemson.
They occupy the Hopkins cottage on
Fair Play street, the Doctor having
opened an Office for the practice of den
tistry. We extend to this estimable
family hearty welcome from our
CitiLGu6.
A number of young people from
Townville spent last Friday night with
Mrs. j. w. Byrd and toe k in the musical
bouquet. -"
Following is a list of the pupils of the graded
| school here who made perfect records of attend
Adams, Ruth Benedict, Thornley, Cary. Sue
Daily, Swannee DAILY, Weldon Elrod, Kathleen
GaF caePe5 Been
Metze, Nan Moore, Frank Morgan, Edith Nor. or.
reuce Fails, warren Gigniiat, viii Scott Hani-
F '9 am% Ste hadSs JorS
Morgan, Lillian Metze, Simmons Bates, Charlie
Byrd Ethel Ellison, Norman nc Graham, Warren
cry, George Shelor, Bert Tribble; 7th and sth
grades--Sue and Norma Gignilliat.
school house, under the management of the
ladies of the Presbyterian church, was conceded
ance ever given here. The public is already
familiar with the details of the play, but we
hope brief resume, with descriptions of the
Mrs. j. w. byrd. as Ma BIoss IN, was at her
very best, her ready selfposs sion and splen-
7. Reid, as Grandma Blossom, was perfectly
fine, her representation of the grandma of ye
we'll took Off the mad woman exquisi;eiy, while
rs Romeo III the Balcony Scene, she was perfect.
The costume for the latter attracted especial
admiration, the guilt-bordered cap and bright
hued robe, with belt and sword, made strik-
ingly Shakespearean picture, while Juliet, rep
resented by Miss sallie McCutcheon, was ar
rayed in the daintiest of gowns, the fashion of
which so well became her style of beauty. The
other girls all did their parts admirably, being
perfectly at and at home In the first act and
in the second equally as much SO, as they repre-
sented great ladies of the land, Mrs. Bacon
rccited splendidly composition ''made up by
the gals" and Mrs. Hunter and Mrs Sigh, as
the timid members, who were induced to sing
after much persuasion and some force and
threats at the hands of Ma Blossom, were per-
fectly great and brought down the house. The
Twins, Misses McCutcheon and Fincannon, two
great harum, scarum young uns, were fine, and
were constantly provoking the wrath of their
maternal ancestor. Mrs. Strbng in her mai
den effort as the "Primy Donner," was thankful
that the audience did not throw things at her.
1t is hard to find words to describe the perfect
role of the colored member, represented by Miss
Mary Julia Reid. Juniper was incorrigible, and
i'm the dance song brought down the house. Her
costumes, both in the first and last acts, were
particularly realistic and the audience fire.
quently gave unmistakable evidence of its APP
probation of the mcritorious work of this lit e
artist. Master Charles Stribl!ng, as the mes
senger boy, was as cute as conld be and felt
kecnly the Importance of his part in the affair.
Altogether, the Blossom Family gave most
creditable show, IL such fact can be estimated
by repeated and vociferous applause, coupled
with the highest commendation of the large
audience present. NJ. V. 8.