Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-12-06
LOCAL NEWS FROM SENECA,
Preparations for Another Good Play.
Brief Local Mention.

given by some Of the pupils of the
high school, and others, was q big
hit, and there have been many eX-
pressions from our local show-goers
Of their appreciation of the talent
exhibited. There was a full house,
and from the time the curtain went
up on the first act till the close the
players felt that they had the sympa-
thy Of the audience. 1t would be i'm
possible to do full justice here to the
| exceptional work Of the entire troup.
Each did his or her part in fine style,
and the interpretations Of the various
lines showed marked ability for
young beginners. The specialties
were good also, and the music pro-
gram was eXcellently rendered, show
ing also some marked talent In be-
ginners. The management desires to
express their appreciation Of courte-
sizes shown by Abbott Brothers for
tho use Of piano, and to Craig e
Shirley for use Of the opera house.
The boys who took part, and others
who kindly assisted in the prepara-
tions and conduct of the play, de-
serve special thanks from the man
agement. A neat sum was realized
for the track team.
Mrs. d. p. Thomson and children
spent Thanksgiving with relatives in
Greenville.
Mrs. J. e. Clarkson and daughters,
Misses Esther and Eta, visited Mrs.
c. Ravcnel. at Keowee, last week,
spending Thanksgiving and few
days following.
Mrs. Hammett, Of Greenville, spent
the past weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Alexander.
Miss Sue Gignilliat is in Sumter at
tending house party.
Miss Lula Alexander, of Central,
spent Thanksgiving with her friend,
Miss Julia Hawkins.
Miss Lucille Hamilton, who Is teach
ing in the Poplar neighborhood, was
with homefolks for Thanksgiving.
DR.. E. A. Hines spent several days
last week in work on the State Medi-
cal Board, of which he is the secre-
tary. He visited some Of the State
institutions for the purpose Of in
specting sanitary conditions.
Mary Kirkpatrick. colored, the
faithful servant Of Rev. NJ. r. Kirk
patrick's family, died last Friday af-
ter an illness Of many weeks. Fune-
raj services were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. Williams, Of the colOred
Presbyterian church, and the remains
were inferred In the colored cemetery.
Wales LOwery, Rupert Nmmons
and Chas. Lawrence spent the week
end in Greenville.
Lowery Hamilton, who is at Glenn
son this year, was with homefolks
for Thanksgiving.
Misses Carrie, Sue Ellen and Annie
Hunter visited in Greenville the past
week.
Misses Margaret Morrison and Kit
tie Sligh spent Thanksgiving with
their homefolks at Clemson and Hab-
ersham, respectively.
Prof. and Mrs. NJ. f.. BrOckman
were with relatives in Greenville for
Thanksgiving.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Presbyterian church met with Mrs.
W. O. Hamilton Monday afternoon.
After the program was done the host
cSS refreshed the members with a
dainty repast.
}. Y. Stribilng, of Anderson, was in
Seneca last week on business
Clinton Striblng is confined to his
home with a severe attack Of grip.
Clarence Miller visited friends in
Atlanta last week.
Rehearsals for the play, Glow the
Club was Formed" are being held
twice weekly, and it is the opinion of
all who have seen a rehearsal that
this will eclipse all previous efforts.
Our people are familiar with the
plays that have been given heretofore
by some OF the married ladies Of the
town, who have appeared on several
occasions. Possibly the most promi-
nent success was the presentation Of
THE Blossom Family" two years
ago. 1t has been said that this play
tthe Blossom Show could not
be improved upon, and while the par.
ticipants appreciated this eXtravagant
expression Of appreciation. they be-
lieve that the present effort will be
an Improvement on the popular play.
We call attention again to the date,
Thursday night, December 2Sth, so
that no other entertainment OF pub
lie character will be set for that time.
Miss Mary Julia Reid entertained
a few Of her friends at Spend-the-
sion was q delightful one, the time
being spent in making dainty Christ
mas gifts.
Miss Mary Willie Morrison Of
Clemson, spent Monday afternoon in
Seneca
Hal Todd's friends are pleased to
see him at home and to know that he
is rapidly recovering from a tedious
illness.
Just three weeks till Christmas,
Street Car Dynamitcd.
Birmingham, Dec. An interur-
ban car OIL the South Ensley line was
blown up by dynamite at Enslcy
Highland Station shortly after seven
o'clock Tonight MOtOrman Johnson