The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-05-15
KIND WORDS FROM
CLOSE NEIGHBOR.

The following from the Anderson Daily
Mail will, be interesting to many Abbevtlle
people:
In discussing the meeting Of the Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs at Abbeville this
week, with one Of the delegates from An
derson, there were good many points
that have not been written. When the
question was put what impressed you
most at this meeting?" the answer came
quickly, 'That every detail Of the local
work was carried out absolutely perfectly.
and that Abbeville knows how to DO
things" In speaking OF the new presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. T. Coleman, she said that
, she was a,leader and one who was not
afraid to undertake. and always put zeal
and enthusiasm in heriwork. She Is presi-
dent Of the Civic club, also president OF
the music club, and made the welcome ad-
dress as to the Federation. Apretty COM
pliment was paid by the Civic associa-
ton Of Anderson, at the close OF Mrs.
Coleman's address, a magnificent bouquet
Of carnations and peonies was sent to her
bearing the name OF Anderson's CIVIC
president, Mrs. Rufus FAINT. There has
been bond between Anderson and Abbe-
Vile in the civic work, insomuch as the
latter city sent committee here to inspect
the work .of this association and to get
points. They have indeed made great Inn
provements-in fact, have made "Beaut-
full Abbeyille." The social side OF the Fed
Grafton was artistic and delightful. The
first day Of the sessions the D. A. K. were
the hostesses for beautiful luncheon. A
four course lunch was served amid pro-
fusion lof roses. The central decoration
for the officers table was the emblem OF the
ID. A. R.'s-a spinning wheel and distah.
A real old fashioned spinning wheel was
used that was outlined in pink roses. The
music Iclub entertained the second day
with a delicious lunch, and used for their
decorations some musical synonyms
white roses and chrystal candelabra. The
reception at the home OF Mrs. Coleman was
brilliant different colored roses were USED
in every room and the effect was beaut'-
full The literary session YVES particularly
fine, the papers by Mrs. Glbbon OF Charles
ton and Mrs. Humphrey Of Chester were
expressions Of much thought, study and
patriotism. The musical program for
this evening was said to have been one OF
the best that has ever been given. 1t was
under the direction Of the state chairman
of music, Mrs. Cora s. Ligop, president OF
the Psyche Culture club. A member OF
this club, Mrs. w. B. Steele. added Ia difh-
cult and brilliant number on the program,
the "Sextette" from Lucia, played entirely
with the left hand. Mrs. Blockty and
Mrs. Kirby Of Spartanburg also gave
beautiful selections. and the Abbeville
choral gave several full and exquisitely
harmonized choruses. Taken altogether
the meeting in Abbeville was a great sue
cess, both from the amount OF work which
was accomplished, of which we have given
accounts, and socially. This same dele
gate, from whom this information was OBJ
tanned, said, "And THE men OF Abbeville
lust treated US fine also, they quit business
to look after the pleasure and welfare OF
the ladies, and said that we were the
guests OF Abbeville and all felt the respon-
sibility of their city. They certainly &C
Quilted themselves proudly and those who
were fortunate enough to be numbered as
one Of these guests will always remember
with pleasure the Federation at ARReVaue'