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.. VThe Abbeville Messenger M. L. HONHAM, Ju.,1 T- y. COTHKAN, | ED.tORS ANW JAS. S. PERHIN, J KOIRiKTOi WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1885. Cnipmencement. . A 0W/ENU1O SHOWING AT OVI COLUMNS. Fnll Report of Hie l'roceftlifijrs hYJe'ully Strife?ErsMne's Unj'-Kx cctTorit Addrcs8--E?auliful Essays l?y Sweet Girl Graduates--A Brill litiit Reception Winds up the Af fair. Wo left Abbeville Tuesday evenin; about six o'clock, for Pue West Aftci a pleasant ri<Ie of about two hours wt arrive-1 at our destination, ami fount that everything about the classic towi had assumed quite a Comniencotnen ajr. The young men were rushing t< and fro in uuger anticipation of tlx pleasure to be derived from the-compn ny of some fair damsel, wlule those o the latter class were doubtless calmlj awaitimr the crisis, when they shoult have an important part in wrecking oi making some one's happiness. Quite i number of nice turn-outs were sect dashing up the streets, the spirited ani innlH seeming to realize thoy must d< tlf?;ir best nt this season of the year Aft.er refreshing ourselves with a littli V ' w applied to the outer man, and i little nourishment in the way of supper in company with the editor of the Prom ' and Manner, we won ied our way t< Lindsay Hall, where there was a fail gathering of the youth and beauty ?* Due West, to hear the contest in declarer. mation and essay reading, between mem bcrs of the two societies. A FRIENDLY STRIFE. l)r. Grier called the meeting to order and after a few appropriate remarks, ir reference to the programme for th< evening introduced the Rev. H.T. Sloan D. I)., who offered a ver}' fervent praye to the Giver of all Good, that he woul< bestow his blessing upon the institu tions of learning at this place, the l'ro feasors nt the head of them, the pupili connected with them, and especially tlx young men who have been chosen t< tuKc part in tbese proceedings ami tin .committee who were to pass upon thoi respective efforts. The whole praye was a beautiful petition, appropriate t< the occasion, and closod by ascribing t< the Creator all praise for our being, ou intellectual progress and our temporary happiness. After Dr. Sloan's prayer and snorci music by the Due West Silver Corne Band, the following programme was or flerly carried out: Contest in Declamation, [SOrUOMORER.] THE NATIONAI, EN8Ii?N. J. P. Knox ftantersrille, K.C Musiu-rSilver Wave Quickstep. PYRAMIDS NOT AI.L EGYPTIAN. W. P. Lovvry -Louisville, On Music--Wrylie Quickstep. Contest iu Essay Rending [juniors.] NEW ISSUES. R. 0. Peoples .Columbia, Tent Music? Jluiie Polka. THE J.AUOR OE I.ITEKATOUK AN'I) IT HEWARI'. t?. A. Tea^ue Newberry, S. C M iidio?Dinah Quickstep. The young men who wore engaged ii this friendly contest for superiority, al did well, and when the .evening's exer ciscs wero over, tho fr!pti:l<* ?f testant felt confident that their favorit would bo successful. The committee of seven, who hat been appointed, deposited their hnllotand the crowd dispersed, t'eelinj wed repaid for coming out. 'l'ho audience preserved unusualb good order, and the young people look ed so happy together, that this report*?: realized the fact thit ho'was still younj! and began to evolve in his fertile imag ination. how he could combine worl with pleasure, when he rcmeinbere< the MkhsengKh had an unnstinliy goo< reporter in the place, i?i the persoi of Mr. R. 8. Galloway, (a married man, and he resolved to turn tho resi of tin Commencement, as far as reporting il proceedings were concerned, over to tin aforesaid versatile local reporter, t< 'whom he is indebted for the unusuall; full account of the rest of the Com mencement given below. When calle< upon by the right one, we can give i good account of ourselves during th j-est of our stay at Duo West. kkukink's day. Due Wust, June 24.?The Jun< breezes aro blowing balmy this morn ing. At this moment the martial straii of the Due West Cornet Band are float ing in and filling Lindsay Hall. Tin procession of young men and ladies headed by Chief Marshal Teagije, are fil ing in and arranging themselves upoi the Htage. / v/This is Erskine's day. Ffay^r was most feelingly and abb pjfcren bb-Rgv. Leslie Morris, of Edge field Cdurt House. T he following pro ** graintue. ar distributed bv the usher* .jpw carried ot?t: Oration*. T. O. Boyce.. . .V.?.-,. .1 ... # r Muaic?The Dnisr?Andante and Walt*BKACOKRFIKLp, fk. H. Briee Duo Woit, P. C Music?Snrenir du Homer. ENGLAND'S POUOY IN RBOAHD TO THE !'Ol' I> A N M. B. Orior JJue S. 0 Music?Pride of thn Ocean?Schottjache. TH* COMMON PXQPL*. J. H. Pressly Due West, 8. C Music?Sounds flgom the North?Quickstep. OPIUMS OOBDON. Lv Abererombie Bpsrts, Q? Music?Josie QuickstepMATBJUALI8TI0 TEWt>*NOIX8 OP PBIK ^ TBOCOmT. p. P. McElroy...., Doraville, Ot Music?Social Band March. 1 >**4* . 4 . ft\ v' powir oir rr?Lio opinio*, Q. P.Neel Troy, 8. C Music?Circus Galop. baccalaureate. Music, Aftornoon, anmivkksaby ai>i>jtkhfl. fy>n. fS. B. Murray Anderson, S. C Music. Evening. * ilvtlki audkkkt), lion. M.M. lJuOlt' l'rincetou, Ark Music. al.umnak essay. , Miss Jennie Anderson Fnirviow, S. C Music. Presentation of MetlulR. marshals. r C. A. Tenjrue, Chief, Newborn*, S.C. r T. \V. Sloan ... Fnvettsville, Teiir . J. It. Kdwardn l)ne Went, S.C ; R. A. Lee Due West, S. ( * \V. O. lirioe Winsboro, S. t , R. Ij. Urier Due West, S.C J. R. Miller Rock Ilill, R. C ( Dr. Grier stated ut the opening, ihn 5 an Alumni, of the College, had ofTere a medal for the best oration by n mem - ber of the Senior Class, and that sev?f gentlemen, who knew not each othei f were scattered over tlie Hall and woul pass upon the first four speakers a * contestants for this prize. r Mr. 'J'. G. lloyce now led oft" in t handsome manner on this contest, an j was fallowed in good stylo by th other graduates. ['articular attentio was paid the first four speeches as il wn J know they wore the contestants for th . medals, and various wore the opinion , expressed as to who the sue cossful one would he. It wil 1 be observed that almost all th ? subjects of these young men were liv ? ing subjects of th? day and strikin , ones as well. The young gentleme had their speeches well at command r had written thorn well, and in their dc f livery reflected credit upon the Institu tion. The decision of the coinmittci as to the successful orator, will be mad known to-night. At the close of thi morning's exercises each member wii deposit his vote in a ballot box on th stage. J BACCAI.AUUEATE. s Dr. \VT M. Grier, Erskin*'s belovo and able President, now delivered th ' deploinns to the vountr in en. Iji ?r r lecting a theme, the speaker said h * would impress upon the young met ' two thoughts : First, "Every useful HI involves the oletnent of what wo ca 4 routine." The second thought h 2 pressed upon the young men, as requ ' site to usefulness, was "Faith." I) * GTier's fiery and eloquent words wer r straight to the hearts and souls of hi r hearers. We heard some one sa1 1 "This is his best baccalaureate." IU 1 tho Doctor needs no "big drum of th r old woman," to whom ho wittingly a f 1 tided, to sound his praise in Abbevil] County or this State. If you inissc hearing the Doctor, you missed a get k uine treat. COXt'KUKlNM DEGREES. This closed the morning exercise We may say, however, that Dr. Grit announced the following distinctions i conferred by the Hoard of Trustees i The title of "D. D.." upon Rev. E. 1 Boyco. of Gastonin, X. C., the degree ( "A. M.,'' upon Hon. Chas. Sim on ton, < "Tennessee, and al>?o tho same upon 1 12. Robinson, of Mississippi. AN'NIVKUSAIIY ADDRESS. The afternoon was given to the a< dress of Mr. K. H. Murray, of Anderso C. II. Mr. Murray chose as his subje< "The Privileges and Responsibility ( American Citizenship." Mr. Murray I. " . ,1 nvii luiucii aiiu p;iris 01 delivered with a good deal of fire. 11 paid a high compliment to George Wasl n ington, placing him above Ctesar an Napoleon. Mr. Murray's address ws !. of very good length, about an hou lie urged upon the young men to mal Washington their model. Our Ainer 11 can citizenship had produced such 1 hero. Upon Mr. Murray taking.his seat.lhei " were loud cries for "JlcOotvan! Mi 12 Go wan !" Judge McGowan camo fo ward amid tremendous applause an * said that he was taken completely I * surprise, and that he had no speech i ' soak, but would sny he had the hont of making about the first public addres Y ever made upon this stage. It was the ' Ohuk and Er.skinc College, lie was r very young man, but he reinemhero closing his address in the very san " words of his friend, Mr. Murray. An * he would conclude his remarks i * present by saying again to the Collet ^ eslo j)erj>cf}ts. ? on Tin: staok. Upon the stage, to-day, wo noted tl s following honored visitors: duds i, Samuel McOownn, Hon. W. II. Parke Gen. II. li. Hemphill, lion. K. B. Mui ray, the venerable Mr. McMurtry, * . Ireland. Prs. H. T. Sloan, James Boyc 1 ilobt. Lnthan, Kevs. J. N. Young, L. i Morris, W. \V. Orr. T. C. Galloway, V e Ij. 1'ressley, W. T. Matthews, Messr Hugh Wilson, of the J'rcxs omt Itai iter., l'errin and Cothran of the Mks.sk> ijKit and Todd of the Anderson Jounm 0 Our worthy School Commissioner, M . George Hodges. Messrs. Win. McGowni u J. (?. Klu^h, L. W. Smith, President* . L\ Kennedy and other*. c au:hs? and ai,i;mni meet. k /**. i? - * * .finer mo exorcises this ovening, th ? Almnnfte and the Alumni* uu t respect ively in llie Kuphomian and Pbilonu thc:?n Halls. In the Alumni meetiiij y Dr. W. 1). Keid read uu exccllcntly prt pared sketch of his graduating class ^ 1K47. Two sketches were presented t the mooting, the remaining one wrilte ' by Rev. Lester, of Georgetown, S. C was ordered to he read to-ni~ht in plac of the Aluuriii Oration hy Hon. M. \ Duffle, of Aikansux, who failed to h . pr?se.nt? Rev. 11. G. Miller, of Fail Hold Cqui lly, S. C., was selected ns l)i next Alumni orator and Mr. VV. (. Bradley an altbrihHUt. -4n tho Altwflnae meeting after tr.ir *act i njsilw usual- Iftsincss^'M ixs M atti Phillips. of Gfc., alttMOn as the ncx Aliiuiuao WKIlNKSDAV ISVSNIKU. At $ o'clock to-night the audienc again assembled in Lindsay. Th Vlumnea Essay was by the pretty Mis Jennie Andersen, of Greenville Count] . and was read by-Dr. W. M. Grior. He subject : "Making Brick without Straw was admirblv handled. The essay wa oxcellenty written and bad many fin points, who applied her subject prin cipally to the life of woman, who wa often required to make briok withou straw". Miss Anderson's essay reflects Seat honor upon herself and the Col jte as well. The sketch of the class of 1849 ws I- '- i'v - i? !&*& OaE^HMSH 'SB* - -r . ' ir v' - r. v J ' ' ' > ' - % 1 ,V.*V \ ,: *y& ;.. ***", * * . *- . , ' ' - - ' *%. now roatl by Dr. Grier, though ho tried * i? to put it upon Prof. McCain. This * sketch was most admirably prepared. It had vain of huinor running tnrough it ^ that made it pleasing and frequently in* terupted by applause. President Ken * nedy and Archibald K. Patton were two 'n members of this class. , The "Yardstick Joke" gotten off by " Dr. Phillips, of Jefferson Ga., closed j the sketch ?nd brought down thu house. After the reading of this sketch and music by the band, Dr. Grier, in behalf f the faculty, announced the following ? distinctions : In the senior chiss tho distinction in | German was given to T. G. Boyce. lion- . orubly mentioned. M. B. Grier, II. li. !. Brice ; distinction in Knglisli course was 1 given to T. G. Boyce, honorably mentioned K. II. Brice and M. B. Grier; . distinction for French, T. G. Boyce, 1 honorably mention, R. 11. Brice, M. B. . Grier; in chemistry, R. H. Brice received distinction, honorably mentioned, S. . !* I'. McKlroy ; destiiiclion in Astronomy siven to T. G. Boyce, honorably men- ' tinned, Brice and Grier. !. The first honor in the junior claps ' was was given to Mr. R. (.J. Peoples. 2d 1 t to T. W. Sloan. ( [1 In tho contest in sophomore class v . between the two societies thu distinction it was given to Mr. J. P. Knox, for best . r> orntor ; distinction for essayist, C. A. j Teague. s The medal in oratory from the senior class and the medal in mathematics bcn ing given outside of the faculty was 1 (J presented by Dr. Quigg, of Ga. The o Doctor is "a funny Irishman" and kept , n the house in a prolonged laughs ter for three-quarters of nn hour, o The doctor is also very elo- 'j s quent and his fins voice filled the house and in the pathos made the cold chills ' U creep over one. e Prof. L. P. Kennedy delivered in per- j _ son the* medals from the preparatory g department in Erskinc*. Mr. Kennedy ' n did this in a neat, eloquent, touching ; little speech that was u *Kt favorably >_ received. The honor was shared bei. tween Mr. i-.bbie Kennedy and Mr. G. j ^ ('. Parkinson. , 0 Tu-night's exercises were enjoyed itns mcnseJ.v by the audience, in fact it was li a regular treat. L. To-morrow is woman's day. COMMENCEMENT IN THE FEMALE COLI.EUK. Till" KSI?A V. ^ The refreshing shower, of yesterday, ! c> has brought down the temperature, and ( " this morning's loveliness is only ' C CQUolled bv th.lt of tlir>?n> nroltv o-ir-li; -j - * * ' fr" ' who stand upon the commencement ? stage 11 The exercise of the 24th anniversary ,e of the Due West Female College, was l" opened with prayer by Rev. \V. T. j r- Matthews, of Greenwood, in most choice petitions. Then sang out the 's chant, "O, all yo Works of the Lord, Y* Bless ye the Lord," sunt' l?y the College, assisted on the bass by l)r. K. II. 'e Edwards and n portion of his choir. I" Prof. John II. Miller now led out on '? the stage the beautiful salutatorian, " Miss Liia B. Kctchen, of Winnsboro. l" Miss Ketchon's etssny was complete with beautiful, choice and tender thoughts, and was handsomely read by s. Prof. Miller. Here iu tlio programme : !r Or<lor of Eiterctscs. is PRAYIR. Chant?0, All Ye Works of the Lord, Ulcsa .jf Ye llio Lord. [)f BAtrTATORY. Miss I.ilia I). Kelcheu Winsboro, S. C. March from Tauhausee? (<$ Pianos and Organ ) -Wagner. , Misses Legal, Mitchell, Lathau, Ketchen, , *" Moli'at, uud Mm. Bouner. in ct ESSAY?THE VOTAUK OK I,IKR. Miss Jc.ikiv! H. Bi^ll .'..Charlotte, N. C. s The Mariners--Vocal?Trio?Uandegger. it Misses Legal, McDavid, and Mr. Widentau. 'G ESSAY?'YOUTH EEKDS OH ILLUSION, l" OLD AGE ON ltKVlEKBUANCK.'* 1(1 ls Miss Mairgie C. Caldwell.... Newberry, S. C. r. ! Delta Kappa Epsilon?(3 Pianos and Cornets) to ?A. H. revise. : Misses Neil, Power, Erwin, Moffat, and Korr, and Messrs. Magill and Preaslr. a * ESSAY?THE MYSTRriYIKS OF X.'.TUHK. re Miss lteasie Z. Cox Due West, S. C. L" Tlie Return?Vocal?S<ilo?Millard. (Violiu and Piano r.Ccompanimcut)?Miss "* Jennie Edwards. ESSAY HI J.KMT IMPLl'SVCE. >r Miss Ra'ilie L. Dominick ...Prosperity, S. C. 5R 11 Trovatorc?Duo-- (2 1'iaaon)?Alberti. n Misses Mitchell and Kitchen. ESSAY?MOTHKH. (1 ly Miss Eugenia Douglas Albion, S. 0. Are Sanetissatna?Vocal--Trio?P. W. it Hosier. 'C M isses Grier, McDavid and Newman. ESSAY?HOME. Miss S. Addie Caldwwll. ... Newberry, S. C. lt' Pearl of the Sen?(3 Pianos and Cornet )-!< Karl Merz. r, Misses Anderson. Teagtie, PenrHon, Zealy P. and Ardrey, and Mr. Magill. ">f I.X. J?' Miss Mell Latlian Due West, S. C. Toy Symphony.--Haydn. r. Chorus with Piano accompaniment ami Toy j. Instruments, viz., Kattle, Cricket, Quail, Cuckoo, Nightingale, Owl, and two Trumpets. /. ESSAY?THE PKOUItESS OK TUOlJOtlT. r* Miss Lillian IJearst Bradley's R. C. rv r Cumberland March? (3 Pianos and Cornets.) ?Blander. Misses llokc, Brcwton, Itolarid. Iloke, Xcwm in, Messrs. Magill und Pronsly. ESSAY?I,' KS PKIIA NCE. e r Miss Eunice Mitchell Blackstock, S. C. I- Bill of Fare?Vocal?Quartette.?Karl Mer/. ?, Misses Grid*, Edwards, Hoke, Ketcben, and Mr. Wideuian. ?f Afternoon. 0 Chorus?The Alpine Maid.?Lee. n ESSAY?POKTtlY. > 'u Miss Anna II. Moffat Kives, Tenn. ^ THE KAN BUIOADE. p. Polka do Concert?(3 Pianos)?W. V. Wale lacc. ^ Misses Moflat, I.atlmn and Edwardx. In Mcmnriun. i"ESSAY?WE ALT* DO FADE AS A I.EAK." t Miss Hello IT. Keel .. Tr?y, S. C. ' A Night in Venice?Vocal?Dneft.?Arditi. M ns Jennie (Sricr and Mr. Wiilixnun. ?w>Mrar?;MMWW wiimniia | KHSAY?r.VKItV MAN* Till: AltCUl ihiCT OK e :;ts own kohtune. IK 1 f Mies Julia F. JMrollitr Oih]>oHh, S. C. j ir Midsummer Night'* Dream.?Mendelssohn. i ?? (Duo?2 Pianos) Misfseu Legal aad McDavid. : 8 ESSAY?SfllRHE OK IMAGINATION. 1 ?- lliss Lola A. Teaguo.. Newberry, 8. C. J g I live and lore Thee?Vocal?Duett.- Gain- , i pan*., ^ Miasea Edwards and Miller ^ DISTRIBUTION OP PBlZEtJ. Chant <1 u Hlvouac--(2 Pianoa and Cornell). ? -Berg. wBKmSSBBUUHmm lisses Douglas, Ellis, Caldwell, Brice, lessrs. Magill and Pressly. VALEDICTORY. 'is* M. Lois Martin Covington, Qa. Iweet Spring has come.--Mayor liases Edwards, Power, Envin, Ellis, Moffat, ,ud Bell. DEUltEES CONFERRED. 5olo and Chorus--How Cheerily goes tbo Day. -L. 0. Emerson. There is a tremendous crowd surging ind swaying in Lindsay IIn.ll this tnornng. Available seats are "lion est." Vbbeville County has let loose one of \tir "trash movers." and has deluged )ue West with a flood of feminine and nasculine beauty. Upon the stage this morning, we noice the addition of Judge Cothran, Ion. W. C. lionet, Maj. Wardlaw, Mr. kV. A. Lee, Capt. L. W. Perrin and the Ion. Mr. Moflatt, of Tennessee. The essays of the beautiful young adics, Misses Jessie Bell, Maggie Caldvell, Bessie Cox, Sallie Dominick, Eu:enia Douglass, Addie Caldwell, Mell iiithan, Lillian llurstand Eunice Mitchill were each and all charmingly written, lothed in beautiful words and llllod villi the light sentiment, and weroubly ea:l bv Dr. (irier. lion. E. It Mm-rnv 'rof. McCain, l)r. Quigg, I'rof. S. 1*. Kennedy and the llun. W. (J. Benet. The vocal trio, "The Mariners," was nuch admired and applauded. The ,'ocal solo, "The lleturn," by Miss Jenlie Kdwards, was finely rendered and dicitcd the attention of the house. I'he decided hit and sensation, of the orenoon, in the music line, was the Toy Symphony," and was inimitable md hushed ihe audience only when it jroke out into roars of laughter, "llill >f Faro"' was like unto the above, and coining just before dinner, the waiters ill being dressed in appropriate slvle md led by "Mr. Widenian, was greatly ?njoyeil. AKTKItNOOV. In the afternoon the cxercises began promptly at tho hour appointed. Tho esMiys wore still up to a high standard anil tho music excellent. "The Kan Brigade" jroated quite a breeze in their fancy costume and correspondingly applauded. The essay, in inemoriam, by Miss Belle Xeel was sad and touching. It was occassioned hv the death of Miss Anna llood. A beautiful memorial tablet to her memory, in shape of n shield hung upon the centre wall above the stage suiTouned with wreaths, in which her name was beautifully wrought. This whole design 's to be sent to Miss Hood's mother in ('hosier county. The valedictory by the beautiful Miss Loise Martin, of (Joovingion, (ia., w.man elegantly written piece of composition and highly appreciated by her sisters, teachers and the audience. THE n.VCCAl.At'KKATK. President Kennedy delivered the Baccalaureate in a most fatherly, appropriate nnu allectionate manner. There was no effort at display or oratory, hut in concise, eloquent language his sentences went straight to the hearts of the young Indies. President Kennedy chose 1 Beauty of Character" for his subject. He fittingly introduced his address by quoting one of Walter Scott's <lyi;? ; remarks to liia biographer Lockheurt : '"Be a good man." But the great example Pres. Kennedy held up to the young ladies was "That rose of Sharon that lilly of ihe Valley." "Conformity to* his likeness is the high est beauty of which our nature is capable." In the latter part of the spe:.ker's a?ldress he had nn allusion to thai vetemn teacher, Miss Klizahcth McQueins, which we cannot omit : "But do you a.=k for example of character, models worthy of your i.nitation? You have not far to go. There is one in your midst, whose very presence is a benediction, whose heart swells with every generous emotion, whose sympathy is as true as the gentleness itself and far reaching as the race. The very wrinkles on her broware radient with a beauty more Hum earthly. She is rich with the riches of heaven, beautiful with the beauty of heaven, and must in the course of nature soon be a dweller in ''The land that is very far off." Lot ns imitate her as .she has followed in the footsteps of her Divine 111 uter." President Kennedy also had a very touching nliu.si-.m to the n>em jrv of Miss Anna Hood. Owing to the heavy ruin that came up there was us good deal of confusion I-*- ? .- MM'" At i(s lite awarded iii the r.nme of the teachers the tnllowm;; prize* : Mathematics. Geometry, Miss Kmma Perrin. Algebra, Miss Liliie Ai-in-v. Mental Arithmetic, M?s*> M.imiu i?oDufti". Mental Arithmetic, l-l class, Miss Lulu. Brock. Literature, Miss Mamie Madden. Tho following young Indies look prizes for punctuality i" every duty (luring thu year : Misses Maggie Caldwell, MnyTc.tguo, Lena Campbell, Macie Brico, Lena Noland, Salliu Patrick. Mamie . Vadd-'n, Emma Perrin, Lilla Ketchin, Anna Moffatt, Bell** Need. The following took prizes for perfect department in connection with punctuality : Misses Maggie Caldwell, Emma Perrin, May Tengue. The following took medals for excellence in n.usic : Misses Eunice Mitchell, Midi Lathan Maggie Moffat, Mary Krwin, Lillio Ardroy. In singing, Misses Fannie Fluke, Susie Ketchin. Miss Lilla Ketchin took the medal in Latin. MitJS Daisy Stussy took the modal in French. AliT DKPAHTMKXT. An account of commcncemcii wniid bo incomplete without an aUusion ti> the Art Department. The collection of pictures this year embraced about hundred pieces nnd was the handy-work of the present pupil*. The collection embraced the principal decoration of the? stage. Tho line paintings, on?i, tho ,lWaterhorr.," in oil, 40x5() inches, executed hv Mis* Eugenia Douglas, of KairJU'ld county, and tho other. "Hriiial Veil ?.f Iho Vosomit" Valley," in oil 40x52 inches, the ihc work of Miss Julia Kennedy, of Pnc West, were considered particularly fine and elicited many commendations. There were also fancy portraits, fruit pieces and landscapes in oil. In tho way of crayons, was a great variety of work?a great number of fancy heads and busts, besides life size portraits of persons living and dead. Misses SaUie Patrick and Kato Caldwell have each a fine portrait of their * ' V> c'.V' v-x.* / *4 y, iSjCf BSE 9, iEr.i^:-*n- ?K %Y/;' ,* brothers. Thoro wero quite a number of animal heads?horses, dogs, deer and i also full-sized animals, after Landseer. The display ?f landscapes was largo, embracing the fruit scenery in the. world. Vho following medals were awarded in this department by MissOalloway : Modal for <lriuving, to Miss Emma Perrin, Abbeville, 0. 11. ; modal for painting, to Miss Julia Kennedy, Due West. ..... ..i-.. i.i . i.'.i A I I T.J1AI.K lULI.KIir,. Thusday evening at candle lighting, there whs a grand reception given at the Female College. The portals, hall and chappel were thrown open and filled with a grand array of feminine beauty and handsome manhood. This was roally a hriliiant affair. We do not remember to have seen more beautiful and elegantly dressed ladies or more handsome and tastily dreHsiod young gentlemen. The reception was given to the young ladies and gentlemen of the Colleges especially, but the public was invited and attended, livery young person tried to put their best foot foromost and succeeded. The walks in front of the buildings were filled with white, fairy forms promenading in the moon light. Ice cream, slierbert and Icmobade was elegrntly served close at hand. When a young lover got too e.\cit?d and fervid in his outset, the means l'of keeping cool," were close at hand. This th'iig went on as beautifully as a dream until 11 o'clock, when Professor Wm. Hood, in behalf of tho two faculties annnouncud that everything earthly ha?l an ending?but still they lingered until President Kennedy's bell sent the young ladies to their rooms. Echoes of Commencement. The general verdict is that there were more beautiful women here than ever seen btforo. The Augusta ami Knoxvillc R. It. has lessened the number of huggus and carriages that came t?? coinmcncement as these friends come now by rail. It was an universal remark that this was one of the most pleasant occasions we have ever had. There was no dust at this commencement. The showers k<>pt it down and made the temperature lovely. The shower Thursday ovening ruined a rood many hats and silks. There was a great rush for umbrellas by the gallants. However the delay in leaving the hall, gave many a timid beau a chance to make that last speech. Abbeville Court House had a fine set of young men present, who took in the whole occasion, nnd were especially gallant at the reception at the Female College Thursday night. On the heels of commencement comes Mr. John Wren with another wonder? a cucumber four feet long ! Wc have seen a specimen, it is the new variety and is just the shape of a snaKe, but has the same flavor of a common cucumber. One of the young men ran home from the soiree, Thursday evening, to put on a new bosom, but just as he got i back the bell tapped, and the fair ones vanished up stairs. Commencement in over and A. S. and L. 1). Kennedy call W. C. Iladdon I "Cousin Willie." i l'rof. Cow per Patton. of Columbia, is still lingering in Due West as one of the echoes of Commencement. The boys are casting around for a President of the loafing club. The du! ties of this office i? "to set up" to ice i cream and shurbut every other evei ning. Dr. Quigg, of Georgia, says ho sees j ' nothing like these Due West comiaence1 ments any where else he goes. Anderson had her elite present led by Majors Toilil and frierson. Tlio crowd on Thursday was eslimated at about 2.5(K). Tho colored people are beginning to observe commencement as much as their white neighbors, and all farm work is suspended Some of tho boys looked like tho "Pelican in the willderiicss" Friday morning. Oh ! the inhumanity of woman to man. Miss, Hoago, of Brooklyn, N. Y.. was in attendance on commencement. She is a charming looking young lady and was tho guest of Mr. John P. Calhoun. I The lion. James MofTitt, of Tenn., who lost an arm in th??> war was a welcome guest to our festivities. Tin* remark was common that' his handsome face and person resembled that of Sruitor M<. C. Butler. In''Due West Dots' of June 3rd the the Mkkskxckr said in regard to Rev. E. K. lioycc's sermon before the Seminav-: "This matchless effort carried you along like a river and should make him n I). 1>." The Hoard of Krskine. has just conferred the degree. It is wonderful w^iat influence the Mhssksmkk lias ! Mr. x\Y. I). Stone, formerly of the | Globe, but now of the Hunters Hotel. ! of Augusta. Cia. is Kiienilimr tin. w?<?tr after commencement with his sister Mrs. It. S. (iallowny. Miss Bessi*, the accomplished daughter of \V\ .1. Duffie Ksq., of Columbia, and a Inst year's graduate of the Female College, lent the light of her countenance to commencement and was warmly welcomed by her host of admirers. One of the curiosities upon the commencement stage was a pure white calla lilly upon acannasialk ! And now for the Due West exodus. K. 8. a. Communication. Cokksbpky, S. C., June 21Mh 1HS5. Mensnt. Editors : I am in receipt <?f a letter from the Adjutant Oeni ral, of the United States Army, which contains the following paragraph ; I ion tire invited by I lid. Secretary of VVnr to nominate, at your earliest convenience, a legally qualified candidate for appointment ns cadet to the United States Military Academy, from the Third Congressional District of South Carolina, who must he nt West Point not later than the 11th day of Juno 18HC>. hut whose* appointment is required l#y l.vw to ho mad?? as nearly one year in advance of that date as is practicable. To select such candidate a competitive examination .will bo held at Abbeville Court House on Thursday, tho 21st of July, lit 1 o'clock a. m. Said examination will be held under the control of Prof. Goo. C. Iloilgcs, of Abbeville, Prof. \V. M. McCaslan, of tho Piedmont fnstir tuto, Pickens, and Dr. Thomas ,F. Muljl^-, | of Abbeville Court Iiousu. Tho ca#4'i,' dates will be subjected to a phrfcal | y examination, an<l then an academical examination. The latter will comprise reading, writing, orthography and arithmetic with which lust they must be sufficiently acquainted to enable the successful candidate to take up, upon his entrance at West Point, the higher branches of mathematics without further study of arithmetic, English grammar, geography and history of she United States. The questions will bo submitted in writing to the c:u-didat*-s and an ulloted time allowed for Micir solution. Respectfully. I). YVyatt A ikk.v. ADVICE TO MOTHKItS. Ave you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by a sick child suffering and crying with pain of cutting teeth? Ifso, send at once and get a bottle of Mrs. Wixsi.ow's Soothing Svuiu? kou Ciiii.uukn Tkktiiinu. lis Value is Incalculable. It will relieve the poor little; sufferer immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about it. 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Lnces, Oriental, Torchon, Hreaton Valenciennes, etc., in the greatest variety at lloll it (Jalphin's. Jet, crochet, crochet ami j?t, Tnvl.irs covered, Something; in black buttons to match uny black dresuat Hsll A (inlphin's. Fans, fans, fans, Croin 2'?c. to the best in real hand painting at Hell A. (ialphin's. Fine Table mid Hall Lamps at W. S.Cothran & Co. Something new for Abbeville, an artiste in millinnery at Hell A Galphin's. You can get a nice nenrl Hut ton for 5c. per do.x. at Hell A (>ulphin s. Parasols. Wc can show you something handsome 111 tliis line. Hull &. Galphin. Parasols, Parasols, another lot of Parasols just received H. M. Iladdoti << Co. A good assortment of tne following named articles may be had at the store of White Brothers : Table Linens Towel 'sBlankets, Sheetings. lied Tickings, Counterpanes, Furniture l'rints. 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AI.SO many articles for Household and Cooking Purposes? P.aking Poivd"rx, Extracts and Spiccs. and Vinegar. Close Attention Given to PRESCRIPTIONS at all Hours, Night and Day. December 21, 'Si-If , 19 GARDEN SEED! GARTEN SEED!! w K liavi'jnsl received ft larg stajk of Landreth's Frosh Careen Soed, All Varieties 71. W. Lawson & Co. J*n 23-tf 20 AI.L (lie new shnpoa in Hals and Ilniincts with Ribbons, Hinls, Flowers, Satins and Velvet* to match. R. M. UADDON & Co<52 To fax Payers. TBI 1110 law as to the time of nuking A Returns, has been changed from May and June, to January and February. There will therefore be no returns made until J a navy next. .J T. PARKS. Auditor. Jline 10, 1885-11 101 FOUTZ'S S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS No Horsw will rile of Comc, Rot# or Luxa Fk- I tkr. If Kontz's Powders are used In time. Kontz1* Powder* will cure and prevent Hog Croum. Foutz's Powdora will prevent Oatm in Kowi*. Fo?!tz*? Powders will Increase the qnnnUtjr of milk and cream twenty per ccnt.. aud make tho butter firm and sweet. Fontrt Powders will euro or prevent nlmoot ktvet Dibfask to which llorses and Cattle are fihjsct. FotTat'a'Pownnus wiu. oiv? Satisfaction. Bold everywhere. DAVID *. FOTJTZ.ProprUtO*. BALTIMOHI.MD. 32 To the Public. J \ . v ^ y i'AV!'' settled |>-?nnnnonlly in Abbott \iiie, and tiliW i??y eei'Yii'UH as TAILOR, to the citizens of the community. AH work guAmnteed. .JULES PEVEAUX. May 13,1832-3m 01 J '? ' : . -r:v