Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-05-19
New Series No. o77.--vo1ume Llx.--No. 90
LOCAL MATTERS ABOUT SENECA.
Had Great Time Last Saturday.
Protractcd Scrvicc---PersOnals.

Seneca May 17.--Special: Last
Saturday, the 18th, which has been
looked forward to and spoken Of as
Senecas big day." fully met the
most eNtravagant expectations. There
was an immense crowd, a bigger
dinner, perfect weather, and the
most orderly behavior the writer has
ever Witnessed The program, pub
lished last week, was carried out in
full, with the exception Of the omis-
sion Of DR.. Snyders speech, he being
prevented from coming by unforeseen
and unavoidable circumstances
The impressive ceremony attend
ing the placing Of the cornerstone
by the Masons, naturally held first
place on the program. Deputy Grand
Worshipful Master George Y. Bryan,
OF Greenville, conducted the cere-
mony, assisted by a large number of
local and visiting brother Masons.
The tablet was purely an Oconee pro-
duet, the marble being procured from
Poor Mountain, the work of dressing
and lettering being done at the Sem
eca marble yard.
Prof. w. II. Hand, of the Univer-
sity, orator Of the day, delivered a
magnificent address on education.
LnuI CaIlc tIle speech OIL
ID. w. Daniel, of Clemson. He made
ton of the crowd, introducing in his
inimitable style many jokes, which
he tells perfectly. At the close Of
his speech he delivered the various
medals offered to pupils of the
Graded School, n list of which will
be found in another account on the
second page Of this issue
One Of the most delightful features
Of the day was the presence Of Com
pany G, Clemson cadets. The boys
arrived late, on account of delayed
train, but dinner had been reserved
for them, which they enjoyed heart
lily. Their department, to a man,
was most gentlemanly, and fine inn
preston was left by their visit. The
band, also from Clemson, sixteen
strong, proved another pleasing fea-
ture, and 1t, too, received It's full
share Ss appreciative attention. The
ball game held the crowd till a late
hour, beautiful game being played
by Seneca and Clemson, resulting In
favor of the latter by a score OF 13
to II. Nsr
The committee in charge Of ar
rangements cannot be too highly
commended for the careful planning
and perfect execution OF every detail.
| A number Of Seneca's representative
| women served on the reception and
dinner committees, rendering eff
Client and capable assistance. 1t was
the verdict Of all that Seneca and
vicinity did herself proud in the en-
tertainment Of the visitors and in
contributing one of the biggest affairs
in the history of the country.
Seneca will send delegation to
the big celebration in Charlotte on
the Goth. Mayor j. u. Sitton will
send as his representative w, X. Liv-
ingston, and as citizens Of the town
II. d. Neill, e. .. Doyle, c. H. ElIi-
son, who will act as marshals.
At the layman's meeting held in
Clinton this week, Rev. M. r. Kirk
patrick, J. l.. McWhorter and j. w.
Todd will act as representatives of
the Presbyterian church here.
Acting upon the suggestion OF The
Courier last week, Mayor Sitton has
appointed the following young ladies
to solicit contributions to the fund
for the monument to Confederate
women: Misses Willie Cherry, Ella
Richardson, Carrie Hunter and May
Hamilton.
Yesterday the scout car, the pur-
port Of which Is fully understood by
| our readers, reached Seneca and was
| met by representative citizens of the
| town and county. Lunch was served
| to the party at the Oconee Inn, at
| which twenty-five prominent citizens
| met the visitors. DR.. u. A. Hines, as
| the Mayors representative, was Mas
ter of ceremonies. A number of auto
mobiles from surrounding towns
were here to meet the car and escort
it to Westminster, going by way Of
Return.
The protracted meeting mentioned
| last week was begun in the Baptist
| church last Sunday. DR.. Troy, ac-
| c0inpanied by his singer, Mr.. Syme,
will arrive to-day and will preach to-
night. Mr.. Syme will conduct the
| music, singing solos at each service,
! which Will prove most attractive
| feature.
At the service last night at the
Baptist church Rev. J. c.. Yongue
| filed the pulpit and preached a fine
| sermon, the subject OF which was a
| timely and suggestive introduction to
the series of services which will fol-
| low.
Ogilvie and Joe Todd visited their
homefolks here last week
Mrs. NJ. w, Coleman spent a short
while in Seneca the past week and
| attended the dedication of the school
building.
Mrs. B. +. Sloan Is visiting friends
in Savannah and attending the meet
ing of the General Assembly of the
| Southern Presbyterian church.
A. ?. Brown is with his bomefolks
| again and his friends are rejoicing
with him over his improvement and