The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-01-04

The old year 1904 with all its joys and sor-
rows is now In the past, and will soon be for
gotten, but In it's closing up we Should not he
unmindful OF the many blessings that God
has showered upon up, how He has brought
ua through trials and troubles, which at times
seemed too hard for us to bear, and but Tor
this guiding hand and tender owe tney
would have overwhelmed US. Yes, our hearts
should ever swell with gratitude and a.,
though we may forget the old year, we should
not forget His loving kindness and tender
mercies. We now turn our faces iorWard, az
we stand upon the ihreshhold OF the New
Year and with Joy and eladness welcome n.
10, trusting that 1t may he TO us the brightest.
happiest and best ofall the years of our lives.
resolution to live better, and do all we can 10
make 9th ers happy and In 20 doing we may
rest assured that our own lives will be hap
oier and better still, we will have Gods
smiles resting upon US.
WEEK OF PRAYER.
How appropriate and how Wise as We enter
upCu the New Year, that we do so in q week
of prayer. All the congregations and all the
churches uniting and thanking God for mer.
cies past and implore bis care and providence
through the ensuing year.
IN AND AROUND TIL CITY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Hill, of Carlisle, spent last
Monday and Monday night In the city with
MIR. Henry Power and daughter, Miss Allie
| May, were among the visitors In the city last
Monday, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Nc
MILAN.
Mra. L. R. Vose accompanied her daughter.
| Mrs. Rob Hill to her home in Carlisle, where
she will remain for a while.
Many friends are apxiously inquiring daily
about the condition OF Mr.. John A. Harris,
and we are delighted at this writing to report
him doing well and getting on nicely. We
sincerely hope be may soon be fu .ly restored
to health.
THE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE WEEK ENDING
On last Thursday evening several hundred
guests were most delightfully."- eptertalDed by
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. White attheir beautiful
| new home on Main Street. h'Every body" II
seemed, was there and lad a most pleasant
time. Captain and Mrs. White never look ed
brighter and happier than on this joyous oc-
casion, as their guests assisted by tneir band
some sons all In full evening dress. Capt.
Milford and bis charming wife with Mrs. Cor
don White also assisted In receiving and
looking after the omforL OF the guests. The
lovely home wal made more beautiful by the
elaborate and beautiful decorations. A de-
lliGntful salad course was served. All in all It
was the browning social event In the last
week Of 1904. AS the guest took leave OF this
charming host and hostess, they wished for
them many years of health, happiness and
prosperity in their beautiful new home.
Miss Josie Lyon entertained a number OF
her friends In a most charming manner ont
| III baC y ~ Aho PiSbtJ
home was beautifully decorated with palms,
pot plants. and ferns. Delicious refreshments
were served and every guest enjoyed the
evening, wishing for their hostess many hap
py returns of this happy Christmas tide.
Mr.. Arnold OF Atlanta. spent last Saturday
In the city, where be was welcomed by M
nlerous friends who are always glad 10 zee
him.
Abbeville's Graded Schoo SCALED books"
| yesterday and both teachers aud scholars
] have again .buckled down to their duties af-
Yer q vet ks round of gaieties.
mir. and Mrs. NJ. B. Syfan spent several days
%sst week most pleasantly at the home OF
NS. w. Cochran and amlly several miles
ab kbe city.
hQege girls and boys have all returned
to TIM respective college duties and will be
missedV heir friends In the city.
Messrs 10 and Smith OF Donnalds spent
last Sunday Athe City, the guests OF Mr.. and
mrs; Iam0 2 -,.,,
t~icular." o..
CHRISTMAS Al 2 Roure MOB
Every home seemeS{ Happy, friends and
ueighbors were visiting having q good
time generally, the girls ~ their "sweet-
hearts" and The boys withN "best girls"
humpLuous dinings were givSAE\ many
homes, Christmas frees, and playHA sSharon
School house have added largely ton Meas
ures Of The patrons and pupils. Then entays
being over the schools have again Z lied
A slight case Of small potx created 3d.,
fear on Route Nos, but the patient fs quiz
well, and being a young man, is up and iyA
ing around as gay and handsome as ever,
even fairer than. usual. s. ,-.