The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-24
ENOREE NEWS.
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arc aware mat the present year is
rapidly drawing to close. A few
more suns--provided the clouds lift
and the kncll will be heard at the
midnight hour. What has the year
brought to us? And what has it re-
ceivcd from ns? The time of resolu-
tfons will soon be ours. It's funny
how we resolute, and resolute about
the dawn Of the new year. There Is
nothing better II we would only re-
member tho obligation. Alas! The
clean, blank page presented to us at
the beginning Of the new year soon
becomes besnirched with. at least,
neglect Of duty. How many precious
moments. hours and even days run
ming to waste that might be utilized
for the permanent good of somebody.
Many saw the dawning of this year
OF grace. who will witness its close
from the eternal shore. Just two
days ago promising youth OF seven
teen summers. Russell Owens, by the
accidental discharge Of gun, passed
to the Beyond without moments
warning
We were just thinking what a
change has come over the elements in
the las twenty-four hours. Yestcr-
day, though cold, the bright rays of
the sun were falling athwart our path
ways to gladden. our hearts, but to-
day the clouds obscure the sun, while
the mist and rain is congealing on
the trees around Us. What blessing
that the miners have resumed their
|work
Look out upon the public highways,
especially in the direction of Laurens,
and see how many Fords, to say moth
ing OF the less consequcntials, are
either out OF commission or seeking
the subways. Oh. we'll, time and good
weather will retrieve them.
The mill authorities with a number
OF invited guests enjoyed an up-to date
turkey dinner in the basement OF the
new school building on the evening
Of tho 18th inst. Mr.. Graham, the
president was the host, and was
quite carefal to see that all enjoyed
the hour. There were quite a number
of short addresses after dinner, which
contributed much to the pleasure Of
the evening.
For nearly two years substantial
improvements have been going on in
the town of Enorce, until the town
Is really new town. There is much
more work contemplated yet The
management, Mr. Graham. but more
directly, Mr.. Clifford. deserves tho
thanks Of the people for the untiring
efforts to promote the welfare Of the
people.
Christmas trees are in the air here
and they Will begin to materializc
early next week. The school will close
on Tuesday, 23rd. with a Christmas
tree for the school and music and 9TH
cr attractions for the public. 1t is
probable tina! the Sunday school will
enjoy a tree later in the week.
All the teachers, who have been
rendering such faithful and efficient
services in the graded school will
leave us on Christmas eve for their
respective homes. to enjoy the holi-
days with homcfolks. We all wish
them happy and rcst9ul week.
The work Of putting electric lights
in the homes which have not had them
heretofore. md Of improving the whole
system, is nearing completion. We
hear that it is the purpose Of the man
agcment to give the people a day cur
rent and Ill night instead OF only
part OF the early night hours and the
early morning hours.
This has been a week OF hog-klling
in Enorec. and while We are and have
been hoglcss. sc. nevertheless, have
shared literally in the good things,
for it has been coming our way in
stream. Many thinks for the thought
fulncss of our good ncighbors.
On Wednesday. the 17th the board OF
stewards and the Presiding Elder Of
the Enorcc charge, dined with the
pastor at the Methodist parsonage.
They report an enjoyable day.
Mr.. A. J. Lamb has completed his
bungalow and he and Mrs Lamb are
happily installed
Mr.. Wyley c. Moore has his house
almost completed We would have
been In It, but FOR the difficulty of Ia