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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
Mr.. W. C. BOATRICHT
Dies Suddenly Here Of HsmOrrhas, Of the Lungs.

Mr.. Walter e. Boatright, OF Newport
News. who has been the guest OF his sis
ter. Mrs. NJ. +. Tompkins. for the past
few DAYS at her home on Washington
avenue. died suddenly OF hemorrhage of
the lungs Friday evening. aged 30 years.
He was a son of James Il. and Mary
Lon Boatright. of buckingham, Va. and
has heen employed for years at the New
port News shipyard He leaves three
daughters. Mrs. j. g. Smith, OF Newport
News. and Misses Nellie and Beulah
Boatright. who live here with their aunt
Mrs. Tompkins
Funeral from the residence of Mrs.
Tonipkiu- sunday evening at ! O'Clock.
Rev. r. 4. Williams conducted the serv-
ices and the interment in the City Gene
terry.
The pall-bearers were: Messrs. 5. +.
Eastburn. b. =. Willis, J. X. Rawlings,
j. McCalla Boulware, Ferdinand Hart
and II. II. Johnston.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Miss Julia Grant to Mr.. John Francis Fletcher Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grant. of Grant
land. " near Richmond announce the en-
gagemcnt OF their daughter, Julia, To
Mr.. John Francis Fletcher Jr.. of Blrm-
ingham. Ala. The wedding will be- cele-
bratcd in October
Miss Grant is one OF the handsomest
and most popular girls in Richmond SO
cietv. With her sister, Mrs. Thomas ;.
Arnistead. she spent some part oi last
winter in Mohih. and birmingham where
she was grraty Admired.
The wedding will be- one OF the most
important social events OF theautumn.-
Times Dispatch.
Miss Grant was educated at the FRED
erickshurg College and has many Trends
here
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
MISS JAMIE HALL INJURED

Miss jamie Hall, daughter OF Mr..
Charles Hall. Of Northumberland, was
run over by some unknown person riding
in buggy at Heathsville Thursday
night. Miss Maggie Shirley, who was
with her when the accident occurred, es-
capped uninjured. Miss Hall was taken
to the home Of her brother-in-law, Mr..
Carroll Rowe, in an unconscious condl-
ton. and physician was sent Tor: 1t II
hoped that her injuries are not serious.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
FAUQuIER KICKS
Wants 10 Name State Senator.

The Democratic committee OF Faquler
has notified Dulany Bruin, chairman OF
the Democratic committee of Loudoun,
that in the next election Fauquer would
claim the right to name the Estate senator
from the Eleventh district, composed oil
the counties Of Loudoun and Fauquier
Since the spring Of 1880, through poll
teal comfy, Loudoun has had the honor
of naming the senatorial candidate, and
Fauouier has selected the nOater delegate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
HOW BIG IS THAT FLOCK

Thirty-fye years ago "a gentleman oil
this civ promised "old man Maudrr "a
hen turkey at \mas.
MIR Mander did not call and get II. hut
told the gentleman 10 keep ii and raise "a
flock
Saturday Mr. Mandcr met the gentle
man and quizzicaly said."l wondcrhow
bic that flock oi turkeys is 10y tins time,
Extraordinary circumstances % wouli
number over "a million turkeys. II would
keep Mr.. NJ. eating turkey the balancr"l
hi- life
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
SWEET MUSIC At BAPTIST CHURCH

A solo was beautifully rendered at the
Baptist church Sunday morning 10y Miss
Gussie Rheinhart, Of Richmond. She
was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Annie Rheinhart, on the violin and Mrs.
Mary Quinn Hicks on the organ. 1t was
a musical treat.
The Misses Rheinhart, who have been
the guests of the family of Mr. and Mrs.
Up. Rowe for several weeks. have added
much to the pleasure OF music lovers
while here They are both very young
but are accomplished musicians. Ihey
left for home Monday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
WARRENTON HORSE SHOW
A Handsome Silver Cup PreSentedby Hon. Joseph
{. Willard.

The premium list for the Narnuton
Horse Show has been issued, and all en-
tries will be- closed after August 10. The
list shows large awards. = massive sill
yer cup has been received 10y the assocl-
alton from Hon. Joseph T.. Willard. To
be- presented To the winner OF the green
hunter class. The beautiful trophy Is the
subject of much favorable comment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
MISSES BARBER GIVE A MUSICALE

Misses Edith and Beryl Barbar gave a
charming musicale at their home on
Prince Edward street Friday morning.
Mrs. 4. T. Embrey. Miss Wight and Miss
Kate Newell Doggett sang. There was
much enthusiasm over the playing OF
Miss Rheinhart. of Richmond, on the yio-
lin and Miss Carlne Hirsh on the piano.
Both Of these ladies bid fair To make
their mark i'm the musical world.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
MRS. C. H. BOND
ChOked in Her Bed ROOm-Put Her Hand On
Ne9rO's Head.

Mrs. C.. II. Bond. OF Norfolk, thought
she heard her husband. who works at
night. in her bedroom when she was
awakened 10y "a noise Sunday morning
She called. and there was no answer. In
arising from bed she put her hand on the
head of man. who arose in the dark
ness and choked aud beat her She
screamed. but before the neighbors ar
rived the man escaped through the back
window, through which he had gained
entrance.
4 search revealed a market basket be-
longing 10 "A negro porter Roland Baker,
who was arrested and partly Identified
by Mrs Bond. She was severely hurt IN
the struggle with the negro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
AN OUTING
Spent the Day At Whitewater.

\ party OF young ladies and gentlemen
spent very pleasant day at Whitewater
Friday fishing and bathing. They were
Misses Helen Harrison and Alberta Ed
gerton. OF Petersburg, Lily Alexander, oi
Washington; Josephine Maddox, Kate
Montgomery. Messrs r. II. Carmichael.
Rob Goodrich. Harrison Montgomery,
Spottswuod Hall and Dclevan Montague.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
CAROLINE
Arm BrOken-P ollicaI-PrOtractsd Meeting
Personals.
Croxton. Va. July 81, 1908.

'iNAA'fbf a. N'if 80
Mrs. c. j. Wright. OF Bowling Green
who has been spending several days Wit
her sisters. Mrs. E.. +. Smith and Mrs 4
W. Davis. returned 10 her home Satur
day.
Mr. T. \. Luck. OF Richmond. * ON a
visit To his mother. Mrs. NJ. ;. Luck.
Mr. HIM. Allen two little boys. Floyd
and Ryland. Tell from mule one evening
last week Rylnnd irl across buggy
shaft aud broke his arm. 4 physician
was Immediately summoned to set the
broken limb. and he is doing very nicely.
Mr.. E. {. Chewing spent hast week al
tending the Orange Horse Show, and
with friend in Culpepcr
Dr. E.. 7. Smith is improving rapidly,
and is now in better health than before
he was taken sick. aud II able To be- at
his office again.
Mr.. f.. ". Chcwning attended the
Orange Horse Show.
Misses Margaret and Florence Wood.
daughters OF MIR. !. Il. Wood, uf Rich
mond. hive returned tO this nrighbor-
hood for the month oi August, during
which time they will hc guests ui Mr~.
\. W. Davis.
Miss Incz Allen is visiting relatives in
Richmond.
Capt. C. r. Smith spent Saturday in
Bowling Green.
Rev. e. e. Davis, Of Louisa, and Mr.. j.
r. Davis, Of Richmond, arr guests OF
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. \. ". Davis.
The political pot is boiling high here
now, friends OF each candidate being
actively at work. The county will
doubtless go for Martin and Swanson.
II is probable there will also bea hot
fight Tor the Legislature between judge
T.. &. Moncure and Hon. ID. b. Powers.
Jr., aud we await the results.
Protracted meeting is being held at
Bethany church this week with all day
services
Mrs. j. Z. Moor il quito sick with
appendicitis. and may have To bc carried
To hospital for an operation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
DEATH OF MRS. KENNEDY

Mrs. Stephen Kennedy died at her
home. near Brooke, Sunday, OF consump-
ton. in the Goth year Of her life. after a
long and painful illness. Besides her nus
band. she is survived by the following
children: Misses Molie Kennedy. Emma
Kennedy and Florence Kennedy, and
Madison Kennedy, all Of Stafford. Flu
neral from late home Monday at p. m,
and interment in family burying ground
~, 60 RIM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
PARTY OF PlCNICERS

4 party Of young ladies and gentlemen
lett here Saturday morning for summit
where they spent very pleasant day Oh
a picnic. They were: Mesdames l.; L.. -
Coghill and W. f. Price, Misses C.ooglllll
Braxton, Blight, COotes and Messrs
Smith. Blight and Others.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON
wangsr-Raines.

Mr.. Frank Wanger salesman for +.
McCracken. Bro. Il Co.. and Miss Julia
Raines. daughter OF Mr.. \. q. RalneS. on
Commerce street left for Washington
Monday morning. where they were mar
ried. Mr. Raines. father OF the bride,
accompanied them. They will return
"Wednesday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
FOR SALE.

A desirable farm of 173 acres. well
fenced. good dwelling eight rooms)r
barn. ice house (flled), and necessary
out-buildings, in good repair, well water
ed. convenient to schools and twelve
churches. fine neighborhOOd. The farm
with all crops, live stock and imple-
ments. will be sold at sacrifice to a
quick purchaser. Apply to
Mrs. A. +. BoughtOn,
iv27-tf Bestland, Essex Co., Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
SUNDAY MARRIAGE
Griffis.JameS.

Mr.. Perry Griffis and Miss jennie
James both OF this city, were married
SUNDAY evening at the residence oi ana
bv Rev Decatur Edwards. MyronJameS
was best man. and Miss Belle Snelllngs
was maid OF honor. The groom Is u
and the bride 10
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
PAINFULLY BURNED
Clothing Caught Fire From Chimes. Lantern.

The clothing of Maize. the iour-year-
old daughter of Mr.. Guy Mander, caught
fire from "A Chinese lantern which she
was carrying in front of her home on
South Fairfax street, in Alexandria,
Thursday night, and the child was seri-
onslv burned about the right side before
the flames were extinguished. Mrs.
Charles Mander, her grandmother, was
nainfully burned about the hands in try
inc to extinguish the blaze.
The little one is the great-grand-
daughter OF Mr.. Chas. Mander OF this
city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
DEATH IN STAFFORD

Mrs Jennie G.. Schroeder, wife OF Mr.. {.
W. Schooler. died at her home IN Stall
ford. Friday, aged 81 years She Is sur
vived by husband and iour children.
Funeral services Sunday at II O'Clock
from Andrews Chapel, conducted by
Rev. III. 4. Halpenny.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
JUDGE SAMUEL W. WILLIAMS
Will Speak at SpOtsyIyania Court.

Judge Samuel W. Williams, Democratic
candidate for Encouragement. VIII ad-
dress the voters at Spostylvania {. II. ON
Mnn1nv Anpnst q cOnrt-hnN.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
MISS REYNOLDS
Her GoInea Source Of Much Regret.

Miss Nellie Reynolds, OF Scranton. Pa.
who has been the guest of Miss Eliza
beth Hurkamp, leit Tor Berryyile, Clark
county. Friday, much 10 the regret o
the many friends she made while here
The coming of Miss Reynolds with hel
splendid contralto voice aroused the loca
musical talent which has been lying dor
mant. II has given place To an activity
which has resulted in musicales at th'
home of music lovers. and is bringing ont
decided talent. Miss Reynolds will study
i'm New York next winter.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
MISS BELLA STRINGFELL0W
Dies Suddenly at Her Home in Montgomery, Ala.

Miss Bella Stringiellow died suddenly
of heart failure at her home IN Mont
gomery Ala. Tuesday morning, aged
about 20 years. Thus has passed away
devoted. seli-sacrifcing Christian wo-
man. whose life was spent to make
Others happy.
She was born in Falmouth, Va, and in
early life came to fredericksburg with
her sisters and lived here until the war
Of 1SG1-Gj when the family moved to
Montgomery. Ala. where they have lived
since. Those who went were Misses
Lucy. Susan. Bella, Rebecca and Mrs. Il.
/. Todd. All have passed away except
Miss Rebecca, and their pure Christian
lives and good deeds live after them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
BAUN RNEDNEAU BOWLING GREEN

The barn on the Methodist parsonage
property. used by Rev Mr.. Peerman, al
Bowling Green, was destroyed by firt
Friday at three O'Clock. Most OF the
contents We're saved Loss, 500; nc
insurance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
PRIMARY JUDGES MUST TAKE OATH

In response to a query from state
Chairman EllysOn, Attorney General
Anderson holds that the judges and
clerks in the coming primary election
must take the oath required ofthose who
serve in the regular election.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
s'AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD
IINE IAHLk No. 10.
,.ct ALTA NJ. February Sth. 1904.

Connections At Fredericksburg with e. F. \ 7.
X K aud Mary land. Delaware and virginia Kali
WAY Co. At Orange With southern H. H. ana
Chesapeake & Ohio X. r.
The only line 10 the Charlottesville and vii
derness BAttlehelds.
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily except sunday.
W Il RICHARDS Gen. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
PICKLE CROP INJURED

The late rains have materially injured
the pickle crop in the surrounding coun'
ties. The dealers say under the most
favorable conditions but littlemore than
half crop will be raised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
FOR Rent.

Star Building, on north side OF Com
merce street, adjoining the Johnston q
Pearson's Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
WANTED.

Competent white maid for general
housework. No washing. Three adults
in family. Wages, $50 per month. Adj
dress Mrs. l.. +. Ewing,
D''' Moss Neck, Va.
Or telephone "Anneslee Farm"
;v1 S-s3t-l3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
WANTED

An experienced dry goods and clothing
salesman. Apply, stating former posi-
ton and salary wanted, to Lock Box
% Orange. Va j22-6t sit
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
NOTICE

Time-tried and fre-tested. Always in
sure in the Phoenix, of Hartford, Conn.
John W. Allison, Jr., 4 Co.,
Agents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
For SALE

One eight II. =. steam engine, one grist
mill with two sets OF runners, fifteen
acres of land known as the Long Branch
Mill Tract, There are good Indications
of gold on this land. For information
write to w. B. ShackelfOrd, Coakley's P.
n Stafford county, Va. li27-2m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds of job printing in first class style
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01

Parties leaving the city ioran extended
stay can have The Free Lance sent to
their address at reasonable rates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-08-01
ARE YOU READY?

All the horses and all the
Comet
Ic Surveys Daons Des hrFTtl Rigs Every Style and
nj prices
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
.china's BOWS Z; and Arrows.


Though an attempt was made two
years ago to abolish bows and arrows
as the national weapons of China the
work has only been accomplished
within the last few weeks. The i'm
= perial arahers have existed up to the
time the royal edict put them out OF
business about month ago. The EN-.
: peror's decree is as follows: "Our. dy.
nasty was established by means Of the
bow and arrow and the art is still
therefore kept UP in the examination
i.of officials and the drilling. Of troops.
Z Lately, however, military science has
improved and weapons are being mod.
ernized every day and We must imi.
tate the martial spirit of our ances.
tors by using our best endeavors to es
tablish strong government. Here.
after the princes, dukes and ministers
Of the eight banners must all earnest.
ly practice military art and attain the
utmost proficiency, which will leave
no time for the observance Of mere
forms, and we order all officials in fu.
.eture not to carry the bow and arrow
when they attend state. ceremonies,
nor are imperial bodyguards OF the
palace guards to use them, but the
: best weapons must be provided for
them. Let the board Of war draw UP
the necessary regulations for the prop,
er testing of military efficiency for the
soldiers and let the said board report
thereon"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
Valuable Records May Be Had.

Capt. w. a. Courtenay has written
to GOV. Hayward urging that this
State cooperate with others of the l3
original States to get from records in
European capitals a lot Of valuable
information relating to these colonies
when they were not independent
States Capt. Courtenay writes that
these. manuscripts have heen exami;-.
ned in the archives Of London public
record office and in contiteQtial resa:i-
tories oh hss+-e'11e Pronounced IN
ll'ufsPensable bySsuch men as Nh. VIM.
NJ: Evarts, Joseph Choate and other
ambassadors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
PASSING OF sPoRRlDce.
Makes Way For tho Better Food Of a
Better Day.

"Porridge is no longer used for
breakfast in my home," writes loyal
.Briton from Huntsville. Ont. This was
an admission of no small significance
to one drought up on the time-hon.
ored standby
Zone month ago. she continues. "I
Z bought package Of Grape-Nuts food
for my husband, who had been an i'll
valid for over year. He had passed
through Il severe attack of pneumonia
and la grippe combined, and was left
in a very bad condition when they
passed awaC.
II tried everything for his. benefit.
but nothing seemed to do him any
good. Month followed month and he
still remained as weak as ever. / was
almost discouraged about him when L
got the Grape-Nuts, but the result has
compensated ME for my anxiety.
''In the one month that he has eaten
Grape-Nuts he has gained 10 pounds
in weight, his strength is rapidly re-
turning to linn. and he feels like new
nlah Now We all eat Grape-Nuts food
and are the better for It, Our little >
year-old boy,; who used to suffer from
pains in the stomach after eating the
old-fashioned porridge, has no more
trouble since he began to use Grape
Nuts, and Ihave 10 more Doctors bills
to pay for him
1--WE use Grape-Nnts with only sweet
cream, and find it Tie most tasty dish
in our bill of fare.
Last Monday ate I teaspoonfuls OF
Grape:Nuts and cream for breakfast,
nothing else, then set to work and got
MY mornings work done by 0 o'clock,
and felt less tired, much stronger, than
5if I had made my breakfast OIL meat,
potatoes, etc., rs l uscd:to. wouldn't
be without Grape. Nuts in the house
for any money" Name given by Pos
tum Co., Battle Greek, Mich. There's
"a a4rcason.
s. Read the little book The Road to
WellVille" i'll pkss. {
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
X'1[.EHI'N|SS INTEREST
Notes Of Southern Cotton Mills and
Other Manufacturing Enterprises: g
Watkinsville, atkinsville is

Watkinsville, Cav Watkinsville is
to have a 100000 cotton mill at san
early date A company has been Of
ganized to place the5new mill sins soper-
alton. At the head Of the company
as president, secretary and treasurer
is Hon. E. B. Thompson, Of oeonee
county, one Of the best farmers in
this State and also a well knownabusi-:
ness man. A. j. Baxter, Of High.
Shoals, is to be the superintendent of
the new mill. Mr. Baxter is man
Of wide experience in the n ,rlsi-
ness. The directors ARE A..s,.e.Ash.
ford, A. C. Jackson, Dave Osborne,
Henry Thomas: and ID: 7. Crowley. In
addition to. the establishment of5:the
new cotton mill plant the company
will also establish a water works and
electric light plant that will laserYe=the
purpose Of the cotton mill and atthe'
same time give the town Of Watkins.
vile a good supply of water fo1i
domestic uses and fire protection and
light the streets of the town with
incandescent lights.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
Graham, N. C. The Leota Cotton;

Graham, N. c.. The Leota Cotton
Mill Co. takes over and will operate
the plant Of the Voorhees, Manufact-
5nring CO., at Graham, N. c. The mill
has 124S spindles, l36 looms, dyeing
equipment, steam powerplant, ete,for
manufacturing cloth. Its machinery
is housed in main building three
stories high, 75x12l feet; there is also
a lopper-house, dye-house and boiler
house. The Leota corporation was
reported several weeks ago as incor-
porated with capital stock Of $l25.-
900 by Messrs. JAS. V..Pomeroy, VIM.
e. White and J. Fl. White. Mr.. Pom
eroy has been elected secretary. g: g
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
The Baptist State Convention.

Columbia, Special Preparations
are being made for the meeting of the
State Baptist convention in this city
the first week Of December. The To-
cal committee on hospitality, o..
which the Rev. Walter e. Wilkins is
the chairman is making ready for 500
delegates, among whom will be many
of tho strongest ministers and lay.
men in South Carolina. The meeting.
of the convention will begin on the,
night Of Friday, December 1st, and
will probably continue until the next
Tuesday or Wednesday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22

Athens, Ga. The Star Thread Mills
Capt James White, proprietor, are
planning to effect extensive enlarge
ments next year, and the capacity
will, be nearly doubled. Some 5000
spindles will be added and electri-
oity will be used for mott power.
The star mill now has 1000 spindles
(ring) in place, and makes yarns.
Besides this enlargement, Captain,
White will develop the power of the
Barnett Shoals on the Oconee river,
md utilize it in his mills, transmit:
ting the energy by electricity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
Charters Asked For.

The secretary Of state has been ask
ed to issue a commission for COM
pany to be capitalized at $150,O00
which will construct a system Of
waterworks for Georgetown, the spply
to be obtained from the Black river.
The Bishopville Mule company and
the ,Hartsville Mule company applied
for commissions. The corporators are
the same in both concerns, and the
capital stock Of each will be $4,000.
John W. Conder, Of Columbia, ". T.:
Gregory and J. NJ. Hood are the par
ties interested.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
THEA: r. P. Synod.

Due West, Special: 1.-The 102nd
general synod. of Associate Reformed
Presbyt church Of the south met
last week here in regular annual ses-
ssSion. More than 100 delegates and
ministers were present at the first roll
scalI The meeting, was the most.
largely attended ia the history of the
Church. Due West besides being a.
central point Of the entire synod is
the centre of. interest: of heStwhole
sssSeeed denomination Their the
s:ological seminary and both male and
! female ollegess are located here:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-11-22
Parish Clerks Record.

The Yarmouth (Eng.) Parish Maga
zine claims that Mr.. e. j. Lupson, the
parish clerk in that town, has rec.
ord unparalleled in the Church of Eng.
land. Appointed forty-two years ago,
he has served under seven Wears, and
since 1863 has been absent from Var.
mouth only once in 2,1G2 Sundays,
while temporary indisposition has pre-.
vented the performance of his duty
In the parish church on but three
other occasions. He has attended
11,942 marriages, and has "given
away" the bride on 1,264 occasions.
These marriages were solemnized by
218 different clergymen. Mr.. Lupson
still performs his duties with all the
a1ertness of man twenty years
younger.