Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-10-14
SENECA NEWS ITEMS.
Preparing for the Show-PersOnals
'DOn't All Speak at Once!"

Seneca, Oct. 13.-Special: The
floral committee Of the Civic Associa-
tion is requested to meet at the home
Of Mrs. T. e. Stribling on Friday af-
ternoon at o'clock. Important
business prompts the chairman, Mrs.
Elias Earle, to call the meeting, and
full attendance is urged.
Seneca show-goers are anticipating
a rare treat on Wednesday afternoon
at $50 o'clock, when Victor Imman-
uel's famous band will hold the opera
house, and II press comment Is worth
anything, it will we'll repay the price
of admission.
We have learned that j. II. Bryan
has leased the opera house, which is
a guarantee that the show business
is in safe hands, and that Seneca
theater-goers may anticipate some
good shows through the coming sea-
son.
Seneca merchants who deal in tai
lored women's suits say that their
sales have far exceeded their eXpec-
tations. The truth is, women have
decided that in this day of poor help
it Is more satisfactory to do their
house work and buy ready-to-wear
garments, and there's no denying the
idSG lilttL IhS IdlIoiS GU SulIo nave d
style and finish that home tailors can
not impart.
The Missionary Union Of South Ca
rolina Presbytery, which was held in
the Presbyterian church here last
week, was q marked success. There
was full representation, and the
programs were most interesting and
well carried out. 1t was the time for
election Of officers, which resulted as
President, Miss Leona Blake,
Greenwood; first vice president, Mrs.
Brownlee, Of Little Mountain; second
vice president, Mrs. Templeton, OF
Liberty: corresponding secretary,
Miss Hodges, of Greenwood; record
ing secretary, Mrs. W.. S. Hunter, Of
Seneca. Among other delightful fea-
lures were the addresses by Rev.
MaXcy Smith and Mrs. Wilkinson
both missionaries to China. On
Thursday there " ere two sessions
and dinner was served on the church
grounds. This proved most enjoya-
Bile, as 1t afforded opportunity for
the delegates and visitors to spend
M hour in social Intercourse nd con-
,Hhue the acquaintance formed under
such delightful circumstances at the
reception at Mrs. G. V. McCarey's
Wednesday afternoon. There was a
large attendance Of our town women
to meet the delegates at the recep-
ton, which was held from to 6.
The handsome home was decorated
with quantities of cut blooms and pot
plants, the reception hall, parlor and
dining room being used en- suite.
Ices and waters were served in the
dining room, and in the rear hall
coffee was served by Miss Carrie
Hunter.
AS the time approaches for the
flower show interest wakes, aud
everything social or otherwise dates
to the flower show. The dates of the
show will be given as early as possf-
BILE, and in ample time for every
needed preparation.
Gentry's dog and pony show was
one Of the best ever given here and
delighted everybody, old and young.
The intelligence shown by the train
ed animals, including hogs and sheep.
was marvellous.
The honk! honk! of the automobile
has become a familiar sound in Sen
eca--so much so that our people can
most pass 1t on the street without
staring 1t out Of sight.
Some Of Seneca's music people are
contemplating going to Greenville to
see Nordica, who will be there on the
21st instant.
G. b. Cochran has moved into the
Sloan building. in East End, and has,
besides his former stock Of music
supplies, a first class restaurant. This
supplies a long-felt want and will no
doubt be literally patronized.
w. A. Holland, Seneca's uD-to-date
baker, will soon install q lurch roont