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K.ifirefield Advertiser Tl'OS. J. ADAMS,.EDITOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Wireless telegraphy is one of the latest-inventions. Alabama is to vote on the introduc tion of the dispensary law in that State during the present year. The United States census will be taken next year, and already there are 10,000 applicants for positions. Augusta is happy over a white pri mary to fill the vacancy in the Mayor's in that city occasioned by the death of Hon. Pat Walsh. The Second South Carolina Volun teers will be mustered out on or before the 19th of April. This regiment is at present located in Augusta. The Samoan question has been vir tually settled by leaving the whole question to the arbitrament of King Oscar, of Greece, and one or two other sandpipers personally unknown to this affiant; THE SWORD THE KEY ?F HEAVEN? Gen. M. C. Butler favors expansion and imperialism, claiming that it is orginal Simon-pure democratic doc trine, and Dr. Burroughs, of Augusta, Ga., the eminent Baptist divine, before the Georgia Baptist Convention in Sa vannah, used the following language : "The opportunity for which we pray ed has come, he said. The shells of Sampson and the guns of Lee have made for us an open door. Dr. Bur roughs declared that he wus aa expan sionist and an imperialist. He was calmly watching the developments of the providence of God, and was not troubled about what the future might bring forth. fl am an^imperialist through and through. I want to see Jesus Christ King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I am an expansionist. I want to see the Lord God cover the earth as the waters cover the great deep." "The question wbich now confronts the Christian people of this country,'' said Dr. Burroughs, "is shall we go in and possess these lands? Shall we en ter these open doors? The Church, he said, can make use of the swoid, wbich is carving the way of civilization." Dr. Burrough's utterances call to mind the following passage from the Koran, the words of Mohammed : "I, the last of the prophets, am sent with a sword, that those who advance my faith enter into no argument or dis cussion; and slay'all. who refuse obe dience to the law. The 3word is the key of bearec and bell; all who draw it in the cause of faith will be reward ed." Weather for March. "Weather Observer C. A. Long, of Trenton, sends us the following data of the weather for the month just ended : Max. Temp. 79 ; date 4th. Min. Temp. 21 ; date 9th. ' Mean Temp. 56.6 PRECIPITATION For March, 1899, 5.31 inches Average for March for 6 years 5.00 inches. For 3 months, 1899,23.06 inches Averag? for same 3 months for 6 years 15 47 inches Who Is To Blame. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kidneys. If the child urinates loo often, if the urine scalds the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be able to control the passage, and it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it, the cause of the difficulty is kikduey trouble, and tha first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased condition of the kiddys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. If the adult has rheumatism ; pain or dull ache in the back ; if the water passes in irregular quantities ; or at irregular inter vals or has a bad odor ; if it stains the linen or vessl the color of ruRt ; it the feet swell ; if there are puffy or dark circles under the eyes; your kidneys are the cause and need doctoring. Treatment of some diseases may be delayed without danger, not so with kidney disease. Dr. Kilme's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy promptly cures the most distressing cases. Its mild and extraordinary effect is soon realiz ed. Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet telling lill about it sent free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing hamton, N. Y. When writing mention that you read this gen erous offer in the Edgfield, AD VERTISER. VOM Ml). Parties bringing in Cotton for sale will take it to the Cotton Mill. Mr. H. A. Smith is with the Cotton Mill now and will be glad to buy all cotton brought in THE S. FIRST YEAR I The most encouraging, invigora ting, inspiring fact of Edgefield's present, is the South Carolina Co Educational Institute. The first year of its existence in our midst is almost at au end, but like all great forces, no friction has character ized its course, audible to outside ears, and all that has been heard is music and the happy concord of sweet founds. The presence of the Institute has become such a grateful necessity to the people of Edgefield, that 6ighs and regrets from youthful buoyant spirits and sounder more experienced wisdom, are already being heard at the mournful anticipation of the de parture of students and teachers for the summer months. Edgefield, in the past, has been unfortunately, but justly famed for her fickle, dissatisfied, critical temperament; in fact she has not always been loyal to her instruc tors of youth. But perhaps after all it was a dissatisfaction of un rest that her ideal in all respects had not yet been attained. For who has heard criticism of late, or complaint? She has also de veloped an amazing amount of loyalty, for on one occasion when an entertainment was advertised at the Opera l?ouse for the same evening that the cadets of the S. C. C. L had invited the public to a benefit of their own, there were those who said, "We might have gone to the Opera House, but not. when the students of the S. C. C. I. have needed our presence here." Let those who have charge of the Op^ra House take warning, and should Sarah Bernhardt or even Joe Jefferson honor Edgefield with a visit, let them not select a night which the cadets of the S. C. C. I. have appropriated as their own. Many have wondered how the people of Willistou must feel the absence of the Co-educational In stitute, but the esteem in which President Bailey is held is exem plified by the fact that so many have not been able to remain in Williston but have come to Edge field with the Institute. The whole of Williston could do ii) better than follow their example, nor woul i it surprise us if they did. They and all others will be gra ciousby welcomed into our midst, who wish to benefit themselves by such unequalled opportunities. The teachers and pupils of the Institute have been, and are, a great addition to our church ser vices, and religious meetings of all kinds, attending in a body the different churches of our town, and thus by their numbers and in fluence refreshing and encourag-. ing both pastors and people. On Sunday mornings the Sunday school lesson is recited in the chapel of the Institute, in which union or undenominational litera ture is used. This Sunday-school is composed exclusively of the students and teachers who live in the college,- . Much good is being done in this way for the spiritual profit of students. The moral tone and spiritual status of the school can nowhere be excelled. More than one per son has remarked the kindly spirit that prevails, and have called it "one large happy vnited family" New pupils are made to feel wel come and at home, as soon as they enter the doors. Prof, Bailey, in bis selection of teachers has cho sen those, just honorable and ca pable. The S. C. C. I. must not be compared to those mere intel lectual cramming combinations, where christianity and upright living are at a discouut. The main building of the Insti tute, is the largest and most im posing structure of its kind in Edgefield, being visible some d.s tance out of town on several roads. Its beauty has been greatly en hanced by its recent painting, done in beautiful colors and artis tic style. It has been made to suit as far as possible the nf cess?es if not the convenience of thB school, but the building is inadequate to the accommodation of the large number of boarders and teachers. Edgefield should rise to the occa sion, and make such additions to the building as the necessities of the case demaud. An auditorium", gymnasium, and art rooms would not come amiss. The faculty of the S. C. C. I. consists of the following teachers: President F. N. K. Bailey, Profes sor of Moral Philosophy and high er English. Dr. L. R. Gwaltney, Professor of Latin and Greek. Capt. R. B. Cain, Comman dant, Prof. of English, J. F. Entz- j minger, Prof. of Mathematics. Rev. W. Anderson, Prof. of Histo-1 ry. Miss Sudie Davis Principal of the Primary Department, Miss E. Williams Assistant teacher in Primary and Intermediate depart ments. Miss May Primrose, Art Department. Mrs. Franklin Bai ley, Principal of Music Depart ment. Miss Marcelle Gwaltney, Assistant teacher of Piano. Miss S. S. Bailey, Vocal Music. Rev. P. P. Blalock, Instructor in Wind Instruments. Miss Angel Cheat ham, Instructor in Stenography and Type-writing. In addition to the above force, there are two young men in the Senior class, who devote some of their time each day in helping out backward students, or those who get behind in their classes. The course of study in the Lit erary departments is equal to that of any female college in South Carolina. A student in order to pass from one class to another is compelled to make 75 per cent, on a written examination. The S. C. C. I. makes a specialty of prepar ing young men and young women to teach, and 65 of its graduates are now teaching in this State^ S EDGEFIELD. Some of these teachers occupy prominent positions, both in the country schools and in the to?vn schools. This session 273 students are enrolled, 95 of whom are board ers. Almost every county in South Carolina and also the States of Georgia, Alabama, and West Vir ginia, are represented in the stu dent body. Parents are informed daily by written reports of the conduct and recitations ot each pupil. PRESIDENT BAILEY. President F. N. K. Bailey has spent twenty-eight years o? his life in the school-room as student and teacher. He is an acknowledged organizer and leader, possessing that gentle firmness which has characterized so many o? our bril liant educators. He has endeared himself to the people of Edgefield by his faithfulness and zealous anxiety for the mental and spir itual welfare of their sons and daughters, and for his unselfish a?d Kindly interest in their recrea tions and amusements. He does net stand aloof in times of festivity and enjoyment, but joins in their mirth with as much enthusiasm as the gayest of them. One of the stu dents remarked that ''Prof. Baiely believed in working while you work, and playing when you play." "From early childhood Prof; Bailey has exhibited great love for teach ing. When a small boy, he always hailed rainy days with great jo}', because he with his brothers and sisters were not permitted to at tend the college, and he wat al lowed to take them in thc nursery and teach them himself. It was no child's play either, and although he was but a few years older tban the others, his word was law, and sometimes af. close of the day's ses sion he would announce with great gravity of expression that some of the lessons were not very well re cited and ono or more of the sis lera or brothers must b* kept in. With that firmness which now characterizes his management of boys and girls he in tha' rainy day school of his childhood con trolled his playmates." The first three years of Presi dent Bailey's Hchool life was spent at home under private teachers, the next five in the Judfon Insti tute of Alabama, of which our hon ored Dr. Gwaltney was President. He then entered the halls of How ard College, where he spent five years in hard study. After this, he spent one year in special pre- , paration in Central Institute. Be sides the above training. President Bailey has attended quite a num ber of summer schools both in the North and ?outh. His first expe rience as a teacher was in Alaba-. 1 j?AT-^l3?7ro-Lc"!jufc<3--o???ige ot "Oak- " ridge Academy. At the close of '* the session, he was unanimously re-elected, but accepted the princi palship of a boarding school just. 1 instituted in the same State, and 1 known aB the Sumter High School. Here he remained three years, this being his first experience in run ning a boarding school. He then resigned to accept the Superin tendency of another and larger boarding school in the same State known as the Cuba Institute. Soon after accepting this position, President Bailey married * r.iss Hearn, of Alabama. During his third term as Superintendent Mrs. Bailey died from the effects of typhoid fever. After this sad mis fortune, Professor Bailey decided to resign his position in Alabama, and came with his little daughter Lilly May, to South Carolina, where his father, Dr. T. M. Bailey and family were Jiving. Prof. Bailey located at Willis ton, S. C., in 1891, and there laid the foundation for the S. C. C. I. He saw thatthere was no large Co educational boarding school in South Carolina, and determined that he would establish one that would do credit to himself, the town of Williston, and the State at large. The Institution was a success from the beginning. Year by year its patronage steadily in creased, more teachers were added to the faculty, and its course of study raised and broadened, until today the South Carolina Co Edncational Institute ranks as one of the best institutions in the State, and excepting Winthrop and Clemson is the largest boarding school in South Carolina. It is probably as well advertised and patronized as a number of Insti tutions twice its age. Its gradu ates may be found all over this State and the surrounding States, filling positions of honor and trust. In 1896, the large and beautiful buildings of the S. C. C. I. at Williston were burned. While plans for rebuilding were being considered several towns in South Corolina began corresponding with Prof. Bailey and making proposi tions to him to move the Institu tion to their towns. Edge ti eld was among the number, aud think ing it was best to move farther up the State, and believiug that Edgefield offered more advantages aa a place of location, he accept ed tho proportion made by the people of Edgefield, and moved the Institution to this place du ring the summer of 1898. In 1894, President Bailey married Miss Lizzie Black of Bamberg, who has since then stood shoulder to shoulder with him in all of his ed ucational work. MUSIC DEPAjmrENT. The Music Department of the Institute is its most charraiug fea ture. The three teachers who have it in charge 3taud in the foremost ranke with the best musical ability aod attainment. Pour pianos a/ne kept constantly iu use. With fifty students of piano, mandolin, aixi voice culture, and the systematic! practice of brass and string bands^ 'music that charmer of the hum aeart," is hoard, as one of ! iadets expresfcd it "from Tevei it day-break, nht?l the bugle bk for lights out at iC ZO at night." MRS. BAILEY. Mrs. F. N. K. Bailey, the prie pal of the Music Department, 1 been a student of this science sii she was seven years old. As j instructors, ehe has had several the most prominent musicians, a for some years was teacher of mu io the Greenville Female Colle The renditiou of the most well, lected. classical music by her ] pils at the entertainments given the S. C. C. I. give vivid proof her taste in selection, and abil and efficiency in imparting. MISS MARCELLE GWALTHEY. Miss Marcie Gwalcney, assi ant teacher of the piano, studi for a number of years in Shor College, Rome, Ga., and also tc a course of music in the fame Lucy Cobb Institute, nf Athe: where she won the gold medal, a previous year she has gb Edgefield the benefit of her caj ble teach i Dg, and has long sir been recognized as a musician unusual genius, both in the exec tio/i and conception or her sel< tions. MISS S. S. BAILEY. Miss S. S. Bailey, a sister President Bailey, is knowu perse ally to many Edgefield people, b more especially to the people. Saluda county. She taught mu? at the Ridge tor several years,, ai by her personal charm of mann? won 'he affect ion and esteem" all. The musical taste of the Rid was raised to a much higher degr of excellence during her stay the] She began the study of music" the early age of six years, andsti by step has thoroughly prepari herself for the culture of the voie She has attended some of our be colleges, besides havi. g had sey< years experience in the training the voice. REV. P. P. BLALOCK. One of the mose captivatii features of Ihe music departmei is the Brass band, of which R< P. P. Blalock is director. Th band has from its incipency bec one of the wonders of the Colleg "and still Ihe wonder grows/' Ti rapidity and thoroughness wit wh'ch thin ?lepartment has lean ed to make music is indeed marvel. We might say all ti credit is due to Mr Blalock, fe we couM have no such thrill in harmonies without him, and yet : is a poor rule that does not wor both ways; without the te?chen young ladies, and cadets of the S C. C. I. who compose the bane Edgefield alone would have bee powerless. Much of the music c the band has been composed b; Mr Blalock, whose ability as composer i s well knowns and-v. fcuowie'igeuy an well " aa rrrty nTl'Sl cal genius in other directions. Mi Blalock, a native of Edgefield i not a prophet without honor in bi own country, for since th completion of his education, Edge field has with the exception of i few yesrs, kept him heartily clasp ed in her own embrace, and he ha fully compensated all her affec tion and favor. His opportunity for study has been extensive anc well comprehended. His firs years as a learner away from hom< were spent at Cedar Grove in Spar tanburg county, and Macon, Ga His maturer years as a studem were pissed at the Presbyterial Theological Seminary in Coluni bia S. C., at Furman Univereitj and the Baptist Theological Sem inary, Louisville Kentucky. Hii attainments are thus seen to bi versatile. As a pastor, he hat been one of the most successful in Edgefield county, being a man qi wide influence, and with many friends. The brass band consist ing of sixteen pieces is composed of the following members: Direc tor Rev P P Blalock, lead hori] Prof Entzminger, 2nd E flat BF Mays, 1st B flat J A Brailsford, 2ud*B flat Ralph Jones, B flat M?S? Mattie Lyon, I?t tenor Capt Cain, 2nd cenor Goi don Quattlebaum, let alto F A Moorer, 2ud alto J C Mc? Millan, clariouet Geo Mime, picol lo Leeter Broadwater, cymbals Sloman, kettle drum Cleveland Covar, bass drum V S Maree. MISS MAY PRIMROSE. The Art Department is presided over by Miss May Primrose, whose name and face would well adorn a more spacious, and more beautiful apartment, than she is now com pelled to occupy. M?68 Primrose is from Greenville, Miss., and grad uated in 1896 at a college in Ful ton, Missouri. The specimens of work done by her thirteen pupils testify to her competency in this department. Some sketches in black and white by Miss Lazelle, and landecapes in pastel by Miss Lula Black are especially notice able. DR. L- R. GWALTNEY. The classes in Latin and Greek are under the supervision of Dr L. R. Gwaltuey. His mauner of im parting to his pupils is so clear, and so well calculated to make plain all knotty problems, that he oi she who makeB feint of misun derstanding must indved be "well wadded with stupidity," or else ''having eare, hear not." Dr ?Gwaltney's early youth was spent iu the Isle of Wight couuty, Va. He graduated in Columbian University in 1853 with degree of B. A. Having held position as in structor in this institution for tWD years, he was called to a church in North Caroliua. where he preached for two years, and as pnfassor in ?Chowan Female College, Murfreen boro, N. C., he remaiued anotbor .session in that. State. But toolong already have we dwelt on the time when he was not in Edgefield. He was now called to the pastorate of the Edgefield Baptist Church, and during the war between the States, hie home was in oH Edgefield, and in the hearts of her people. Dur ing those tryiug times he waa the solace and comforter of many ach ing and anxious heart?. In 1869 he went to Rome, Ga., remaining there for seven years. In 1876 Dr Gwaltney was called to the presidency of Judson Female College, Mariou, Ala., where he first became an influence in the life of President Bailey. In 1882 he returned to Rome as president of Shorter College, and after nine yeare, was called as pastor to Athens, Ga., where he remained till 1893. Although Dr Gwaltney had left Edgefield in 1869, the many years that had elapsed, and the many honored and esteemed pastors who had dwelt in our midst, had in no degree estranged h im from us, for he had lived in the hearts of the older inhabitants, and his influ ence was a continual benediction to the younger ones, whom for the most part, he bad never seen. In 1893 he was prevailed upon by a unanimous vote of thy church to Tetnrn to Edgefield, and here live for the rest of his earthly sojourn. ?Jgefield could have paid him no gher compliment, for most of his friends of former years had passed away to the better land, but the traditional h mor and affection which clung to his names assured them-that he would bethe same wise counsellor and sympathetic friend he had proven himself.to be in the days of their fathers. Hav ing made trial of him, their expec tations have not been disappointed, for in every way he has demon strated his faithfulness as of yore. In noi other way has he moro clear ly shown his deep interest in our people, than by bn efforts to bring into our midst the South Carolina ?o-Educ?tional Institute, for his influence had much to do with irs present location. DR. R. W. ANDERSON. 1 History is taught in the Insti tute by Dr R. W. Audersou, rector of the ^'Episcopal church. The course in this department is very thorough and gives the student a Well informed mind, as to the great facts of ancient and modern times. Dr. Auderson from the State of Virginia, and came of wealthy and distinguished lineage. He was educated iu the State of his nativity, and is a graduate of the University of Virginia. With men Of such ability and integrity within its halls, the South Caro lina Co-Educational Institute must ever go forward an enemy to youth ful ignoraucn and vice. Edgefif ld is again indebted to Virginia for this son of her soil. j PROF. ENTZMLNGER. Prof W. F. Entzmiuger, has charg? of the department of math ematics, the study of which is car rjod through trigonometry. Board Jog; m the college with President . -^."^ d0 most of the teachers 'jjzDiiuger biia^cotoA -^^^Sc?'-T?a.u; and- freaident Ijjcaiey ls no lefc handed mah eith e&lProf Entzminger is from Rich land ?ounty, near Columbia. He has ailready become one with the people of Edgefield, possessing a v.'ery genial disposition, and yet characterized by an unusual mod esty of speech and demeanor. His filasses go about their work with reist and enthusiasm, and his graphic explanations and anima ted countenance demonstrate his nappy faculty of making this ofteu irksome study enjoyable to youth ful intellects. Prof Eutzminger is a near relative of W. E. Eutzmin ger, so successful as one of "the teroes of the cross" in Brazil. INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT - MISS EM WILLIAMS. The Intermediate Department of tte S. C. C. I. is in charge of Miss ?m Williams, of Salkehatchie, (blleton couuty, who also assists in tie primary department. Miss Wil lama is a former graduate of the Sj C. C. L, and does honor to her ama mater. As a musician who bis received her training in the Iistitute, she does credit io herself aid her instructors. Miss Williams isa niece of the noted John G. Williams, D. D., late of Allendale, PBIIARY DEPARTMENT-MISS SUDIE DAVIS. Frty-seven pupils ranging from the rst to the fourth grade, con stitue the primary department. All iie latest, best, and most up to-dte methods are here employ ed. Miss Sudie Davis, who has thislepartment in charge, is a na tive f Edgefield county, her home for ame years being near Richard sonvle, bot for about fifteen years she hs been living at the county seat. She attended our village 8cho<s, and was a bright and prom isingamiable and obedient pupil. She ftended the Due West Female Collee one year, and afterwards spentwo years at the Charleston Fernie Seminary, familiarly know as Miss Kelly's school, wherahe graduated. She taught a priUe school of her own in West Edgeald for two years, but was electe as assistant teacher in the Edge?ld Institute in 1897. This was ?great compliment to her qua?bations as a teacher, as the appoitment was wholly a surprise to ht, she having made no pre viouapplication for the position. Her ection aa teacher in the Co Educional Institute was gratify iug tanany Edgefieldians. Miss Daviffrom ber commencement as a fceaor, has been very popular with fe childn n. She has been strictu her discipline, and firm in heiealinga with them, but has wield! her scepter so gracefully and th so much tact that they bave ielded her their homage witho a murmur. CAPT. R. B. CAIN. Thenilitary feature is a very impomt and attractive depart ment the Institute. Command ant, Ot R. B. Cain is a native of Sumtoouuty, and has Lad four years jcperience in a military d( ai d< si di F P? bi re wi re tb in hi m st on Pr E a ac school. He is also a commissioned captain in the State militia. The officers in Co. A are as fol lows: Com'maudant, Capt R B Cain; Cadat Captain, S E Smith; Academic Adjutant, AS Appleby; Military Adjutant. HE Phillips; First Lieutenant, L E Cogburn ; Second Lieut., J A Brailsford; First Sergeant. B F Mays; Second Sergt, W A Byrd ; Third Sergt, W Posey; Fourth Sergt, Gordon Quattlebaum ; Fifth Sergt, J C Hare ; First Corpora), B R Griffin ; Second Corpl, J L Carwile; Third Corpl, G B Hearn ; Fourth Corp', Tillman Bunch, Fifth Corpl, Joe Holland. Co B has just been organized and the officers have not been ap pointed. At present Mr Calhoun Mays is acting as captain, Mr. Carrol Maree, first sergeant, Floyd Davis second sergeant. In a short while the Commandant expects to have this company thoroughly or ganized and the officers appointed. STENOGRAPH'! AND TYPEWRITING. Miss Angel Cheatham, teacher of frtenqgraphy and typewriting is a native of Edgsfield, and is a j niece of Col Bacon, of the Edge field Chronicle. She has a num ber of students in these branches, a-.id is doing excellent service in her department. As a graduate io stenography and typewriting at Winthrop, she is thoroughly pre pared for her position, and is do ing all of the business correspond ence as stenographer for the Insti tute. Besides her training at Win throp she has had three years ex perience as stenographer for busi ness houses in Sumter and Colum bia. THE MATRON. The matron of the Institute, Mrs M. E. Staggers, is a la ly of educa tion, culture, and refinement. She is a sister of ex-Secretary of State Tindall. For years Mrs Staggers was matron of Cooper-Limeatone College. She endeavors to make the horne department attractive, comfortable, and substantial. Some of I bp students of the S. C. C. I. may b*3 heard to grumble about long lessons, strict rules, etc., but in very rare cases do you ever hear them complain about the table fare and home arrangements. LITERARY SOCIETIES. "A ,'ittle learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep or taste not the Pierian Spring." All progressive institutions of learning foster the interests of lit erary societies, two of which are among the interesting features ol' the S. C. C. I. PIERIAN SOCIETY. The Pierian Society for young men holds a weekly meeting in ?he Behool chapel, on every Saturday evening, the members spending) from one and one-half to two and a. hali .honrsrin_ substaixtxaLf?i?aitsl for their intellectual improvement. A better selection for the time of meeting could not have been made, for Saturday night bas generally been conceded as belonging to that personage of hideous mien, who 'goes about as a roaring lion, seek ing whom he may devour," and it is well to over-reach his pernicious influence for at least that length )E time. We do not suppose that Prof Bailey had any such reason ;or belecti?g this evening, but we nerely mention it as one more .eason why his choice was a wise me. A peculiar circumstance in ?onnection with this society, is, hat during its eight years of exist .nce, the members have never fail id to meet and transact business >n Saturday night. The present officers of this so ?iety are a's follows: President, J j Smith ; Secretary, J L Carwile; ^ice-President, T M Bunch ; Cen lor, J G Hollaud; Chaplain, W C Baxiey; Critic, Uapt Caiu ; Junior Critic, A S Appleby; Librarian, H S Phillips. Before the buildings vere destroyed by fire in Williston, his society had accumulated a li >rary consisting of several thous and volumes of the choicest litera ure. Since the fire the society has ;radually been getting in books, >ut still stands sadly tn need of a ;ood collection. It is earnestly loped that the friends of the Iu t.itute who can, will donate books or this purpose. FIDELIAN SOCIETY. The Fiddian Literary Society or the young ladies meets cm Wed lesday afternoon, twice a month, 'resident, Miss S S Bailey; Vice 'resident. Miss Primrose ; Secret ary, Miss Mary Aune Fuller; )oorkeeper, Ruth Fuller; Critic, liss Lillian Anderson. This or anization is accomplishing a reat deal for the literary advance ?ent of the youug ladies. ROBERT E. LEE SOCIETY. The Robert E. Lee Society is for ie small boys, its meetings are vice a month. Prof Entzminger as the supervision of the work one in this organization, and says lat he expects the Probert L. Lee ociety to furnish some of the reat statesmen of Edgefield )unty. AMUSEMENTS. Hannah More has said: uIt is )ing some service to humanity to nuse innocently," and Prof Bailey >e8 not think that youthful hearts lould always be "employed . De ities, without relaxation," soon riday evenings in the chapel and irlor of the Institute, those miders and day pupils who have ceived no demerits during the eek are allowed to meet for creation and enjoyment. Two or ree hours are here spent in hav g a good time, and the teachers ive their share, for there are no oody spiritless people at the In itute. . Although the discipline is thor ighly enforced there is always eseutau inspiration in numbers, ven here, however, eternal vigi nce is the watch woid, and bo}'s id girls areuot allowed to talk to. i The Wonderful Doctor Slo is Demonstrating Every ized World, that Con THOUSANDS M By Special and Particular A ; arations, Embracing System, May be C v - Readerofl Consumption is curable. The discovery has been made, perfected, triumphantly tested and given to the world by the eminent American medical expert specialist-Dr. T. A. Slocum. The Slocum System is a thorough, com plete and comprehensive System of Treat ment consisting of Four distinct Prepara tions. Combined, they represent the actual annihilator of Consumption, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, weakened and run-down systems, anemic conditions, larynx gitis, grippe and its serious after-effects.. First-The Slocum System kills and drives out of the human system every death-dealing germ, thereby rendering it susceptible to re sponsive treatment. .' Second-Tt introduces a buildinjr-np, fat tenins. strcn^tli-restorine food, which re stores the dh-rnsc-wnsted tissues and brings thu at nn?luncs into active, healthy use. gether more than five minutes at a time, and as for passing notes, a little girl at the Institute remarked, "that if one was passed at the front doo1-, and Prof Bailey was'in the back room ef the Institute, he would know it." "A masquerade: was given to the older, students of the Institute sometime; since, *a "ell s toon wJjioh-.Ri'of ?Bftr^c-y-hoyok served every spring in-hre schooK His theme affords amusement' and happy anticipation Jo?"t|ie students for weeks .before hand, and maekes a joyful remembrance feb them for many years to come: . . These, occasi ms of enjoyment' have demonstrated the fact that young people can indulge in inno cent amusements with ardor and enthusiasm, aud yet display to each other that courtesy and civil ity, of manner which is so fre quently lacking. ENTERTAINMENTS. . There seems to be no dearth of good material at the S C G I with which to get up an interesting eu-v tsrtainment, and the most of these occasions have been enjoyed in the Opera House, the last of which waa given in honor of the Teachers' As sociation, which convened in our town last week. It was a fair sample of several preceeding ones which have done credit.to the In stitution. At these entertainments members of the class in elocution taught by Miss Primrose have re cited with alternate pathos and hu mor; the music class has hadan opportunity to show to parent? and interested friends their degree, of improvement; the selected co:ps of cadets have proven their skill in the bearing of arms; and some of the young men have allowed us to listen in reality to orators and statesmen of the future. The cho rus' class has added mum to the pleasure of these occasions, and the string and brass bands have in ;erspersed the program, with me odious reverberations. COMMENCEMENT. ' J The closing exercises of the South Carolina Co-Educational institute will take place on the !4th and 25th of May. The Setror * ?lass, which generally figures most iromineutly in commencement - easons, this year consists of niue itudente. The commencement ser- I oon will be preached by Rev Dr )erieux, of Spartanburg. A speech u education will be delivered by . Superintendent of Education Hon ohn J McMahaD, of Columbia,aud ~ ,n address will be delivered before j he societies by Rev A J Jan-.bou, f Camden. Edgefiold is almost tempted to I nsh ill fortune to the Senior class I f the S C C I, viz., that they may J ail to pass on their final examina ions, for if they pass, it. is prob? is that their brigh?faces will il- .f Limine some other spot* of thie \ lundaue sphere. However, we will " ot yield ourselves the victim of ?ch selfish desires, for we have a etter wish for them. It is that be young men will be so capti ated by tho fair maidens, and the oung ladies so charmed by the fl andsome youths of Edgefield, that ti bey will be enticed to return, and veutually make themselves a per ?anency in our midst. This sug esti?n is made to them now, as pery hour is precious, and .after 3 ie commencement -it will ie too ' ite to make tbefr final' arrange tent8. "What's to be. doue; must 9 dono quickly." J FLORENCE ADAMS MIMS. p] cam System of. Treatment Day-?v-ac:.-fiBlK,-0rfl-.:.,. sumption is Curable. flBEEN C?REIL rranserientj, F?fc^ft Prep ~ the . Complete Slo?ip; jjg lbtaine4by.E^ry.^^51 a _ __? a .". . . . . SSS i j Third-It stops at once all catarrhal an* mucous discharges and kills the cough. Fourth-It provides a trae tonic bOMM which invigorates and stimul?t*-;, *?tt??" all weak spots and brings thc entire sys tana . bark to a healthy normal condition. Best of all, this jr lori?os discovery is yours for the asking. By a, special arrangement.. made with the Doctor, readers ol thia, paper . mayobtain the Four Preparations making up the complete Slocum System, as illuatvated. . above, by sending their complete names,- y postoffice and express addresses to the Slocum Laboratories, 96 and 98 Pine Street, New York, being sure to mention this paper. Editorial Advice. Write to the Doctor, to-, day, ask his advice, and he will give yon the benefit of his years .of experience. Don't de- ? 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