Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-01-27
THE NEWS FROM srNrcA.

| Seneca, January 20. The attraction at
the school house next Wednesday even
ing will doubtless exoeed In merit the
others that have been given this season.
This is, of course, saying u great deal
for this, the fourth Lyceum entertain-
ment given here. The appearance OF
Lulu Tyler Gates, with her company of
gifted artists, is arare opportunity for
our music-loying people. Already
large number of tickets have been sold, !,
which proves that the citizens appreciate
not only the chance to see these high
GLASS artists, but also an appreciation of
the efforts of our school managefiiept to
procure them. ~ ~ N p
/ Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh spoke to q
small audience here last Thursday even.
ing in the school house. The size of the
audience was largely reduced by the ro-
oeption given the same evening, but those
who heard Mrs. Unruh enjoyed treat.
She spoke more particularly to the boys,
as their numbers predominated largely,
and she undoubtedly understands enter
tanning and holding perfectly the atten-
tion of the incorrigible small boy. Her
remarks were simply but tersely put, and
the smallest child there could catch
easily the points, SO graphically made by
the speaker. Mrs. Unruh is gifted
talker, and it is a source'of regret that
more of our citizens GOULD not have
heard her. The meeting Of ladies in the
parlor Of the Keowee Hotel Tuesday
afternoon was well attended and the inn
preston left was good, although there
was no organization. 1t is earnestly
hoped by some of our leading women
that the day is not far off when an. organ
ization of this character can be perfected
hero.
The reception rendered Rev. and Mrs.
E. S. Jones by Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Bene-
dict last Tuesday evening was we'll at
tended and was charming affair. The
parlor, front aud rear halls and dining
room were thrown ogen, and from to
IL a large concourse,of Seneca's repre-
sentative citizens called and were intro
duced to the guests of honor. An inter
esting feature OF the evenings entertain
ment was the presentation of large
number of mysterious packages, which
were given by the merchants and other
friends as token of good will to the
new pastor and his family. Rev. w. S.
Hamiter made the presentation speech,
which he did in his happiest vein, btipg-
ling serious truths with bits Of pleas
antry, and among other attractive
thoughts expressed, said thatsitS Mas a.
known fact that preachers, doctors and
lawyers held the secrets OF th heRW0fil,
and that in his going in and ont before
our people he might expect to carry a
large portion of their burdens, few of
which had in tangible form been.plaoed
upon him tonight. Mr.. Jones's response
was delightfully."- given, convincing all
that he is equal to OCCASION, whether it
be in church or social affairs. Mr.. and
Mrs. Benedict were assisted by number
of their friends in the parlor and in the
dining room, where delicious hot choco-
late, small cakes and bon-bons were
served by bevy of Sepeca's attractive
bellies. The table decorations were ex-
quisite; the immaculate lace-bordered
cloth, the handsome embroidered center
piece, the beauty of both being greatly
enhanced by vases of maiden hair ferns
and wax-like japonicas. This evenings
pleasures, perfect in every detail, were
greatly enjoyed by the numbers Of cit-
zens present, and their appreciation of
the hospitality rendered them by the
gracious host and hostess was extraya-
gantly expressed on all sides.
We beg our citizens interested in the
school, and also the welfare of our bows
and girls, to bear in mind tho following:
eff man should give child $50 to
continue his education he would be ac-
counted quite liberal. Seneca High
School controls scholarships amounting
to 5000, which are offered not only to
stimulate effort on the part of local
pupils, but also to attract earnest bows
and girls, working with a purpose, in
the belief that the zeal for learning and
moral tone thus Infused will raise it's
sphere of usefulness.
"The school is graded to be college
preparatory, but has been found to
reach sophmore class on occasion.
"As an adjunct to the school is a music
department in charge of Mrs. l.. w.
Bates, an experienced teacher, who comes
direct from the Southern Conservatory
of Music, Chattanooga.
Another feature is the lyceum course,
under the school management, to which
all pupils are admitted at half rates"