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?.> /v " The Press and Banner *#~Publisbed every Wednesday at S2 year In advance. Wednesday, June 19, 1889. The I'learluK Of our Streams. While the city of Augusta is striving to devise ways and means to save the city from destruction by the constantly increasing freshets, the people and the laws ol South Carolina are earnestly striving to do that which will most certainly add to the perils of our neighboring town. Our law-makers have assumed to be wiser than the Almighty, who, Jn his Infinite wisdom, laid out the winding courses of our streams and himself put Immense beds oi granite as barriers in places where great rniia r>r descents occur in their serpentine routes to the sea. If any our streams were made straight, and all rafts, trees, logs and brush, (together with the granite foundations) were taken out of the current the streams so worked on would cut immense chasms along their courses, and soon the deep cut would confine the swollen torrent, which would In Its Increased speed ruin everything in Its course. If the Mississippi river were straightened and its descent to the sea made more direct the wisdom of man oould not predict the destruction which would follow. But,as at present, its winding course lets the volume of water down to the sea in a manner so gradual and so gentle as to be comparatively harmless. ;The overflows and the Immense bodies of still water which are found in the bends and edies along the stream hold the water back, until it may leisurely move away, doing the least possible damage. The hint is merely suggestive. Now, let us come nearer home, and look at the effect which the cleaning out of our streams would have on the city of Augusta. Take for Instance, Hard Labor creek which runs from Greenwood across the County for perhaps twenty-flve miles. The bed of this stream Is shallow and the lands along its "* route are low. In times of lresliets?halfdozen times during the year?the stream will average, in width from head to foot, at least Ave hundred yards, and in depth from six Inches to six feet outside the channel. This immense volume of water, except in a narrow current, in a majority of instances, is eltherat a stand-etlll or its movement is very slow, while the current may be moving at the rate of three mile an hour. Straighten that stream and remove the obstructions and the water will move at the rate of fifteen or twenty miles an hour, cutting out immense channels that would confine the current, ami thus do away with the miles of flats and edies which now act as reservoirs to hold V" hank the water for its more leisure flow to r . the Savannah, and to the sea. preventing the spread of the water to the adjacent low lands, where It is now k ept back for a time, but Unhurriedly, by sending the Immense volumes of water down every branch, creek, and river to the Savannah, the danger of freshets would be increased a hundred fold. By straightening and clearing out our streams, the last vestige of bottom lands would disappear. Even if the soil was not washed over the precipitous banks, the land* would become valueless in a few years after the overflows are prevented. The fertility of all bottom land is largely destroyed by preventlng the overflows, and in no case is| bottom land, without overflows, more valuable than any other flat lands, and in inany Instances the fertility of the soil is entirely dependent upon the overflows. Then, let us straighten our streams, and re move the rafts, so that the floods may descend at a furious rate. Our own bottom lands would be completely destroyed, and the mighty rush of waters would destroy everything along the banks of the Savannah. If such a state of things bo desirable, let > us all go to work. The damaging results will be Bure to follow. P : We hope our friends will excuse us from giving any further space to the Base Ball racket. We know that the public has a suf' flcleucy.?Greenwood Times. Correct, brother; the Press mid Banner wlli henceforth rule out base ball items. Besides being of no special interest to any ' S, considerable number of persons, there isn't a man on the face of the earth who could satis factorny report the cause.progress, and result of a base ball fight. We are almost persuaded that match games of base ball should be prohibited by the corporate authorities. II there is anything that will stir up more bad blood, and excite young gentlemen to the saying of more unkind things of their friends than a match game of base ball, we haven't heard of It. If there is anything more likely to induce betting, or gambling, than a match game of base ball, we do not know what it isA horse race couldn't be compared to it. While a community of young gentlemen may play the game among themselves with perfect impunity, yet a match game is quite another thing. We leave it for others to say if a match game of base ball is not more cor ruptlng than either dancing parties, amateur theatricals, hot suppers, or horse racing. If we are obliged to have either, let us have the least of these evils. An unwholesome supper at a late hour of the night, on which an indefinite quantity of ice-cold lemonade has been thrown, can only destroy the digestive powers of the stomach, and at worst, kill the body. Isn't it better to destroy the stomach and kill the body of indiscreet, but zeal" ous friends of the heathen, than to everlastingly destroy the immortal souls of the poor fools who make slop tanks of their stomachs? Y\i '1 Why Mot a Spoke Factory i'lIs there any reason why we should not organize a spoke factory in Abbeville? We have a number of excellent workmen in wood who could give their time and labor to the business. If half dozen good mechanics would club together to do the work, there is plenty of wood near at hand, and the capital will not be wanting to aid a determined and practical effort to establish a factory of this kind In Abbeville. The matter is worthy of investigation, and those at all interested should talk to Mr. T. C. Heal on the subject. Hon. G. 1>. Tillman. During the Commencement of the Greenwood Female College. We met Congressman Tillman, who seems nothing loth to express his opinion ol the administration, lie thinks Harrison Is turning out the white postmasters and putting negroes in their pi ces to secure for himself in 1893, the negro vote of the South in the National Nominating Conveu' tlon. Mr. Tillman thinks the Blair Bill is full of evil for the South, and that we should strongly appose it. The Columbia Ue;; inter. The Columbia lleyister is now published by an incorporated company with a capital stock of 860,000. The new company will greatly enlarge the business, and will do all that men and means can accomplish to bring to it the largest measure of usefulness. Col. J. W. It. Bope will still be editor, while -Mr. Calvo will have charge of tne business department. Success to the Register. I'xccutive Clemency. The governor has commuted to three years, I the sentence of June Massey, colored, eon-1 vlcted In the sessions court of York, Julyl term, 1887, before Judge Norton, ol breaking into a railroad car at Bock Ilill, in the night,' and stealing a keg ol whisky. IB; was sen- ' fenced to five years In the penitentiary, hut his term will now expire July'J, lMKi.? York-! ville Inquirer. If the fool negro hud been a white man and ' had shot the owner of tho keg of whiskey, the sentence might have been reduced to one j year, or at least recent developments lead usj1 to believe that such might have beeu the ease. I j But then our whiskey must be protected. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. THE GREENWOOD FEMALE COLLEGE EXERCISES CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL SCHOLASTIC YEAR. Splendid F.xliiltlt of Works of Art ? ('iillivntctl ii ii <1 Accomplished Youii? I.udics KvidoiK'c tlic Talent nml Skill or Successful Teachers? Iniiiieiise Throus of People Attend the l>eliv:htriil l'.verciscs. The annual ('omnienrement of the firersnwciod Female College came oil' last week 11th, 12th and l:?th. The occasion was one that, has been looked forward to with a degreeoT pleasure by the pecple of Greenwood and community. It is an occasion that is of a most entertaining nature, asis ail College Commencements, and to say that it was largely attended does by no means express or give an idea of the meaning. Visitors commenced coming in last week and the influx was steady. There were visitors from all the towns adjacent to this place and some from a distance. Kvery one looked forward to a season of pleasure and festivity. The ladies of the College had made extra preparation for the Commencement and had prepared for the spectators a feast of literature, music and pleasure not exceeded by any | of our larger Colleges. I We gave an account In the last issue of the P) V ss urulBanner of the impressive sermon of Rev. W. T. Hundley, of Johnston, S. ('.. so we will commence with the literary and other exercises which commenced on Tuesday nicrht. of rflnimoiippinfiit uvi'lc The house was packcd to overflowing. Tlic lialls, corridors, stairways and everywhere else was a solid mass of almost sutfocating humanity. Tlieheat was intense and almost unbearable, the Chapel was erowded and jammed to an extent that made one most uncomfortable. Kv- j ery available spot that a foot could cover was occupied. The en trances were crowded as far | !>ack as ;t!ic eye could reach. The balcony was equally as full and it was as difUcnit t*> get out as it was to jjet in. Everybody was warm and perspiring, and fans, hats, handkerchiefs, gloves or anything else that could ?tir a breeze was kept continually in motion. Women, men, boys, girls and children were; jammed ioto almost one solid mass of perspiring humanity. The chapel displayed a galaxy of living faces that was uncountable. The halls below were beautifully bedecked with handsome drawings and paintings, the work ot the students in the art department. They were tastily arranged and sh- wed oil to excellent advantage. Of this though we will speak in its place. The anxious audience thundered impatient applause for the first on programme, and was uproarous when Miss Giles stepped to the piano and commenced playing a inarch, when the whole school filed in. The following is the PROGRAMME. Spring Joys?Chorus. Kate Shelly?Miss Mamie Williams. White Koso Polka, Inst. Trio?Dressier? Misses Durst, Flemming and Taggart. The Ghost?Miss Jessie Aiken. Calisthenics?Quartette exercise. Prayer?Moses in Egypt, Inst. Solo?Thalberg?Miss Matilda Greene. The Peddler?Miss Winona Durst. Merrily O'er the Calm HI lie sea?Vocal Duct ?Glover?Misses Cason and Orceue. The Hermit?Miss Tudie Hill. Calisthenics?Anvil Chorus. That City Chap?Miss Minnie Cason. Overture?William Tell, Inst Duet?Schmidt ?Misses Greene and Waller. Calisthonics?Broom Drill. . Total Annihilation?Miss Clara Hill. Beautiful Love?Semi-Chorus?White. iv>r r.ir,.li>|.i Spring Joy Chorus, by the entire school, was beautifully rendered, with a precision that marked u careful training, tlie voices being ii. perfect harmony and uniformity, livery voice knew its place aud kept it. This opening selection .was splendidly rendered and won the attention of the audience for something still more interesting. Next came the recitation, "Kate Shelly," by .Miss lUamic Williams, aud although laboring under trying difficulties, so much noise in the rear of the hall, Miss Williams delivered her piece with perfect ease and calmness. Her accents and gestures being perfect and showed that she had mastered that beautiful piece. White Rose Polka, instrumental trio, by Misses Durst. Fleming and Taggart, was nicely played and the three blushing young misses did remarkably well. "The Ghost,'- a recitation by .Miss Jessie Aiken was the decided hit of the evening in the recitations. Miss Aiken delivered her picc? in her usual characteristic style and showed that she was suited to her piece and it to her. Her imitations were excellent and her gener al delivery plainly showed her exquisite talent and carelul training. Miss Aiken wawnrmly applaud- d. Next came the most beautiful exercise of the evening, the Broom Drill. This feattnv oi the Calisthenic department was of the most perfect aud beautiful nature and unlimited credit was accorded to the instructor in this department and to the young ladies. The young lady company filed in upon the stage in true military style, keeping perfect tint" to the march and forming line with precision and correctness, Miss Matilda Greene, as Captain, in command. They wore uniforms of white lawn trimmed with roses of blue braid across the breast and around the skirts, with nobby little caps to match. The ladies looked perfectly bewitching in their uniforms. When the command from (,'apt. Matilda Greene rang out clear and distinct, "Attention Company." the nuin 01 voices m io?* uuoieoce ? ii.- mhiw unci every eye was turned to the wealth "S beauty which adorned thestage. The entire manual of arms was gone through with remarkable accuracy and precision, and in a mnnuer that would have paled some of our best companies into insignificance. Every con. and was distinctly given and as pel foetly responded to by immediate action and promptness. All of the principal Held movements were carried out equally as prompt and correct. Every movement was graceful and impressive. Miss Greene displayed her skill ami address in military art to perfection. "Prayer?Moses in Egypt," an instrumental piano solo, by Miss Matilda Greene, was simply superb. She rendered this grand production of Thalburg In a manner that did tier exceeding credit Miss Greene bids fair to make a tlrst class pianist. The recitation by Miss Winona Hurst, "The Peddler" was gracefully recited and very Interesting. Like the others, Miss Durst could scarcely he heard l'cr the hum of voices and coutiuual moving of feet on the lloor. Nevertheless sho acquitted herself to every one's satisfaction. "Merrily o'er the culm blue Sea," a vocal duet by Miss Matilda Greencand Miss Minnie Cason, was nicely sung ami highly appreciated by all music loving people present. IJo'th young ladies have splendid voices, and they used them to much credit to tliemsel ves. "The Hermit," a recitation by Mi.-s TudhHill was excellent and was warmly applauded. The C'ulisthcnic exercises with dumb bells was beautiful and moved like clock work. The young ladies were very graceful and kept perfect time throughout the whole exercise. The quartette exercise in the Calisthenie drill was a 1.no good. The instructor in this department made a good display of her training and competency. "That City Chap," by Miss Minnie Cason was splendid and Miss Cason did herself great credit. "Total annihilation," recitation by little Miss Clara llill, was also excellent, and Miss Hill totally annihilated all doubts as to her talents in Litis direction. "Overture ? William Tell," instrumental duet by Misses Waller and Greene, was nicely played and won its merits as well as the other music. The closing act, "Ho! for Carolina," Calisthenics, was a display of the interesting charms of that bcauti ul exercise. The entire even iris's programme was well carried out and a thundering round of applause greeted She terminal ion of this exercises. Then the entire audience rushed out into the "cooling zephyrs of the night" and invoked tiieixod of the winds to turn louse his minimis that their scorching brows lnisht !> cooled. Thus passed oil" the lirst evening's programme. Every one was highly delighted and pleased. Wednesday, (lie 121 li oi'Juiie. The programme for Wednesday evening was as fol low's: l'KOCKAMMI-:. Welcome to Spring?Chorus?("has*-. Kosemary Waltzes. Inst, t^isai tett< ? I'nWli i ?Misses Taylor. Andrews, llu^heyand Major. Essay?"The Mill will Never Grind with the Water that is l'ast."?Miss Matilda < Jreeiie. Juristen Waltz. Inst. i>Uiirtell??llahr ? Misses Young, Hurst, lllakeami Huckeii. A Nausility Little Girl's View ol' Life?Miss Emma Hill. Listen, 'Tis the WoodbirU's Song. Vocal 1 >:iCt?Glover?MKscs Cason and Greene. Taking an Elevator? Miss Turtle 11 ill. What (.'are 1? Vocal Solo ? Hawthorne? Miss Susan Arnold. Essay?"What is Life?"?Miss Mamie Chatham. Mocking P.ird. Inst. Trio ? Get/.e? Misso Greene, Williams and Younir. That Highway Cow?Miss Julia McGhee. Summer Fancies, Scmi-Chorus-(>csten. Caehuca, Insl. Solo ? Kail? Miss Matilda Greene. Essay?"lleyond the Alps is Iialy."?Miss Turtle Grtydon. Overture? l'oel.and Peasant, Insl. j?iiar!?1fc I ?I'uinier Misses Greene, Duckclt, Wallcrl and Williams. ; Mermaid's KveningSonir, Vocal Trio -Glov-|i er?Misses Cason, t'lui ham ami Greene. Welcome to Spring, the opening chorus was' i a reproduction in excellence ol the Spring*! Joys <ni Tuesday evening, [1 Kosemary Waltzes, Instrumental liuartotte i hy Misses Taylor, llughey, Andrews and Ma- I jors, was a grand rendition of one of Fowler's i masterpieces. I'erfect harmony and execu < lion are the main characteristics of this piece. I "Tile .Mill will Never Grind with Ihe Wafer.' thai is IVst," an essay by Miss M.-itildajj I ireelie, was a jewel of ilself met c?<ii|.!ed \\ illi i i I lie excellent delivery of Miss Greene makes! I il one of the heal. | iiee.es of thccniire occasion. | fhe title piece embraces a thought that is IJ Wim mi ?tMMM?MMMM worthy of tin* attention of the most profound thinkers, ami Miss Greene delivered it in an j impressive and convincing manner. ;-heisa i splendid elocutionist, as well as a talented : musician and her delivery of tiiis beautiful < and impressive j>ioee was faultless. i "Juristen Waltz' Instrumental Quartette, by Misses Young, Durst, Itlakcand ihiekett is a lovely pieeeof music ami the young artists were eijnal to its merits. I hit now comes the host of all, the master i effort and most interesting recitation of the entire prourninme. little .Miss Km ma Hill's selection, "A Naughty Utile (Jirl's View oi Life." This amusing little, recitation was hrimfnl of wit. ami cliildlikc Immor: that, kind that is characteristic of a little girl who takesa provoking view of lior surroundings and provokes the surroundings of her big sister! We are not in possession of words titti'd for describing the excellence of this young elocutionist, artist. She recited unnhasbed and calmly, as naturally as though she were g<yng through the actual circumstances. Her parents have, reaso'i to he proud of herns well as her teachers, and wo predict a bright future for this promising young Miss, Her. "view or life'' won rounds upon rouuusm ;i|iplanse. which she well deserved, and the many bouij-icts of flowers that showered upon ltie stage for her was one of the many evidences of the.appreciation of the audience. J.isten. 'Tisthc Woodbird's Song?nnotlierof .Misses('ii?on ami Greenes charming vocal ducts was one of the prettiest selections of the vocal music. The young ladies sang it as usual?pcrfeect l.v. MissTudie Kill recited to her audience the trials i?f Taking an Klevntor,"?one of those humorous ai..1 unsophisticated experiences of Mcts/ Hamilton. Miss Tudie recited her piece nicely and deserves praise for iter effort. "What Care I," vocal solo by Miss Susan Arnold numbers itself villi the best vocal pieces and Miss Arnold was equal to the occasion. That. Highway Cow," recitation by Miss Julia Mc(ilice was -mother mirth provoking piece, and Miss .Melthue told of the miseries >>f the cow who infests the highways iu a manner that brought forth encomiums of 1 raise :'<>r her eil'ort. Miss McGliee ranks among the hest. of the young elocutionists. Kssay?"What is Life?" by Miss Mamie Chatham. Miss Chatham handled her subject well and with an easy grace and lluent delivery. "Mocking liird," Instrumental Trio by Getze was nicely performed by Misses Greene, Williams and Voting. This is a beautiful arrangment of that popular melody and was highly enjoyed by all. Summer Fancies," a semi-chorus, and Mermaid's KveningSong," by Misses Greene, Ca.-mi and Chatham, were all beautifully sung and won high applause. Cachuca, Instrumental Solo, by Miss Matilda Greene, was another gem of music, and Miss Greene did herself justice in this piece. "Beyond the Alps is Italy." Essay by Miss Tudie (iraydon was one of the best essays. Miss t; ray don portrayed the almost insurmountable obstacles of life, the necessities of perseverance and the reward which would be obtained in reaching the end. Miss Graydon delivered her essay in a graceful I and easy style. All of the recitations were admirably delivered and showed a liberal training and a remarkable development in this course. And the distinction which liicy won tor themselves was a proof of their own capabilities and the ellicicncy of their instructor In this department. The musical features of the evening bespoke the careful training of tho music, teacher, Miss Sue (iiles. Miss Giles has made wondermi inuiroveineiiK in her music pupils as was plainly exhibited by tlio execution of their several pieces. Tlu> instructor in elocution is also deserving of much praise for the careful training of this art and at the same time displays lu-r complete ability for training. Tlic inclement weather threw somewhat of a bit of an obstacle in the way of the audience. The threatening clouds kept many away wlio would have come, but a vast concourse was seen hurrying to and fro during thee nil re occasion in spite of the unpropitlous weather. 'I'liursduy the I.'Jtli of June. On Thursday a vast number of people assembled to hear the address of the Hon. George !>. Tilnian, of Edgeiicld, the orator of the day. Also the delivery of t he medals and diplomas to the graduating class. The last named were .Misses Annie and .Matilda Greene, Miss Mamie Chatham and -Miss Tudie Graydon. At an early hour people commenced gathering at the college with a view of obtaining seats, as this was the last and one of the most important days. Soon the hall was packed and the ushers were kept busy seating the almost numberless hosts that had gathered to witness the closing exercises of the occasion. Among the distinguishes gentlemen who were seated on t he rostrum were Hon. G. 1). Tilman, of Edgefield, Col. Jas. II. Ricc, of Ninety-six, Uev. W.T. Matthews, Kev. G. H. Carter, Kev. J. M. Steadman, Mr. .1. K. Durst, of Greenwood, l'rof. J. C. Cork, of Ninety-Six, W. I,, Miller, Ksq., of Abbeville, Major F. \V, It. Nance and Col. J. W. Power, of Due JWest, Dr. J. C. Maxwell, of Greenwood. At the sound of the inarch, Miss Sue Giles presiding al the piano, wheih was the signal, the entire school filed in, led by the teachers, and were seated upon the stage. The following beautiful prayer was offered by Uev. \V. ; T. Matthews: O Thou Creator, Preserver, Friend, Lord: "To Thee, whose temple is all space, Whose altar, earth, sea, skies! Cue chorus let all beings raise! All nature's incense rise!'' We ihcin it an exalted privilege to stand before Thee, tlie King of (>!ory. On this the annual celebration o( our college, at the close of another year's work and labor we come ami cheerfully lay down before Thee our tribute of praise for lite good soccess that crowns the ellbrts of those who are here, the appointed instructors of our daughters. We thank Thee for this great ChrisWan commonwealth, this goodly land, with Its natural endowments; itsclvi 1 protection and freedom; its literary attainments; its ednca- J tional advantages; and above all, its religious blessings. i-lelp us lo cherish our past history as sacred because of ihe blood of our forefathers that has been shed in the cause of right; because of the lives of our heroes and martyrs that have been sacrified upon the altar of their country and the altar of their Uod. Through all the agencies ordained of Thee and controlled by Thee for the amelioration of 1 our humanity, we have been lifted and elevated to a high and responsible plane of life. I-'or this blessing we praise Thy great name. Honorand bless our Institutions of learning. And may lligii Schools and Colleges and Seminaries be established in every community and in every land, lifting their spires heavenward in honor of Theeand blessing mankind. ' We rejoice to-day in ttic progress of our institution here in the face of all the opposi- 1 lions with which it has to contend. Lay its : interests near the hearts of this people. And may every lover of knowledge, aud every lover of Thy cause sustain and support it. Make | it a fountain for good, a light from which shall radicate truth lo gladden the hearts of many to come. I.et those who shall from time to ; time go forlii from these walls and especially those wno shall to-day receive their diplomas if graduation, be thoroughly (jualitled in heart and mind for the graver duties of life, ' that amid its joys and sorrows, its hopes and : liars, its realizations and disappointments. 1 ilu-y may lie (omul true to principle, true to ] their country and true to their Uod. Advance the cause of education every 1 where in our broad land. And as we advance ' in knowledge and science and modern im- ; provements and discoveries, may we make at least as rapid studies in heavenly and spirit- : ual things, that when the glory of this nation ' shall have reached its zenith, the glory of 1 Thy spiritual Kingdom may set enthroned then-on. ' And unto Thee he all the glory forever.? ' Amen. , ill1. .1. C. .Maxwell then arose and in a few pointed remarks he said that part of the Hon. Mr. Tillman's past life had been spent ' with the people here, and that he was in a 1 pooilion to know and to appreciate the sit- . nation. lie then introduced lion. Ci. D. Till- 1 man. Mr. Tillman aroseand said,that around this * place haii'.'sfoiid recollections of former days \ ?days that had had been among the most j' pleasant of his life, aud he had not only ae-i, I." Im | 1 had been m> honored, but us much because ho j uinit.i d iu ouuu more meet the familiar l'aoos ! and hold converse with old friends. Col.Tillmail reviewed his chilhood days, his ex per irinis in life, aiid announced as his thi'tue: ' "How shall our women lie educated ? How J can she he educatedlie stated that the ' word possessed a liroad und comprehensive ineaniiiir and that It would be impossible for 1 him to tieat of every branch of education, but ' wonM only enter upon part of the most im* ' portant. lie assumes that women are men's 1 e jiials in point <>1' intellect and made refer- ' . nee to Mime of the most prominent women |. of t i it: wot Id. Col. Tilhnun then entered into a little pleasantry on woman's powers of argument. J(e told some of his own exper- * iciiceiili tliein in that line, lie then eli-l. lend into display of woman's bravery in the ' discharge of her duties, and said that what I would usually daunt a man iu circumstances!: <i' lb' above nature would be hardly any eon- j .-idcralioii in a woman's way. JI? powers ol endurance, being stronger, made it posM-1 hie for her to outrank men in the ordinary j. allairsof lile. He they spoke of the dillercnl | ways of educating women. First the mind? thai laculty should be carefully trained, the brsinehesof study should be as high as those), of man. 'i'liat their talents shotiM be learned j1 when a chilli, and then cultivated, and make that the prime object ol life. Next, social ed-) iieation should I": carefully observed and practiced, which includes jjrace, manners and j ihe other virtues. Then t" . st liesthelical ed-i' iieation, and then a careful education iu the!'4 line ai l.', such as music, painting and others < in Ibis line. Hedwell on the henutilul and (j said it should be as highly cultivated as any, iif them. Itut tiie most important, ( ol. Tol- ' man said, was industrial ed neat ian? a perfect u knowledge and expertness was Ihe corner-.,, itonc to ibis branch of education, and helm: " if She most essential iiuportance. lie insists^' upon the necessity of uu industrial educalioii, that our women may be prepared to! meet the slern demands of life, lie insists [ in the li*:irnin? and leaching children in ear-; ly age Ihe duties which after life inculcates. I f l'o learn lo work, to earn snbsisi.-nicc by the,51 rWeatot I heir own brows, and imt somebody vv Ise's. Ili* suggested many ways of indiis- y rial oeenpations lelej-raphy and stcnogra- . hy, lie told of many wonien who had made,'' t business of the above and the large salaries 1< they were srettting and the independent li vIngs they were making. He urged to a distinct measure thnt to attain to a degree of note, that expertnesK in everything was the only measure that, could raise them from the common sphere. Ho insists that they should Icnrn trades and not professions?that the latter were overrun the former not, and ho holds that industry is one of the particular points conducive to happiness. Ho further Raid that if he assumed t he part of a critic, the spirit of the people would overlook it. <?ol. Tillman then s]K>ke;of t lie reputation, educationally, of Abbeville. He says that to bring religions noctrincs into our schools in fatal to their success; that our Kabhath schools are the places where religion is taught, and should not he taught in our common schools. He says lie does not mean that the laws of morality should he left out, hut denominational principles should bo an unknown factor. t.'ol. Tillman then entered upon a strain of eulogy of Greenwood's pluck and enterprise and makes some bright predictions of its future. Ho lamented the state of the male school, and says that 1 lie institution should he brought up and not neglected. That it isati institution Hint is wormy 01 mu cuunn of the people and of vast importance to the place, lie then turned his addresses to the students and gave them some sound advice, and closed with the motto: "Although a woman in sex,a man in mind"?the epitaph of Maria Theresa, of Austria. C?>l. Tillman spoke one ami a half hours, and It won Id be Impossible to follow him In his lengthy address, it was quite appropri-' nto and characteristic of liis powerful mind, and deep thought. After Col. Tillman's speech the following medals were presented: For greatest improvement in Penmanship, Miss Lizzie Hoiloway. Presented by ltev. G. H. Carter. Miss Matlie Hughey, Second Honor. Miss Harrison, Third Honor. For greatest improvement in Music the medal was presented to Miss Matilda Greene by Col. J. II. Rico. Col. ltice was quite humorous in his short address which evoked a great, deal of laughter. The next medal was presented to Miss An nil' (ireene. for proficiency In Natural Science by \V'. L. Miller, Esq., of Abbeville. Diplomas were then granted to Miss Lizzie Hoiloway, Miss Matilda Greene, Miss Mamie Cheatham Miss Annie Greeno and Miss Tudie Grayddn. After the preset!tatation of the diplomas the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. M. Steadman, and the Commencement exercises of the year l.SS'J were at an end. Thus closed one of the most interesting sessions that has ever taken place at this college. This being only tho fourth Commencement we can truthfully say that it stands peerless. The Misses Giles, who founded and built this institution, arc deserving of the highest praise and most liberal patronage. Greenwood should, and we think it does, appreciate this institution of learning, and we think, with the undaunted pluck of its founders, that It will rank with the best in the State. Wo cannot pass over the Art Department without a word of praise. This was a display of rare note. The beautiful drawings and paintings which adorned the balls were one of the best amateur collections, although we are not by any means "Connoisseur," yet wo can appreciate this splendid display of art. Miss Rankin, the teacher in this department, has proven her entire mastery of this tine artand !>? nnmnotniiov fit' 1flKt.rnnt.lnir Others. Tho College ioses a valuable acquisition in lier departure. We cannot nass over this department without making; mention of some of the best work in the Art Department. Psyche and Kflie Deans, crayon drawings, by Miss Sudici Self. "Aurora," crayon drawing, and "Sunset," oil landscape, by Mrs. VV. P. Duane. Dog and lJIrd. crayon, by Miss Hessie Hill. 'Snow Scene" and "Day's Work Done," paintings by Idalie Hunter. A Decorated Jug, by Miss Julia Gray don. "V Message from tlie Sea," Miss Tudle Graydon. Eagle's Nest,crayon drawing, "Landscape," pastel by Miss Li/.zio Hoilowuy. "The Fatal Leap." "Marguerite," crayon drawings, by Miss Daisy Martin. "Soldier's Grave,"Miss Cathie lteynolds. "Swiss Landscape," pastel. Plaque, llrass, and others of rare workmansiiip. There were IH drawings and paintings, making a grand display of artwork. ??? THE CITY'S ACTINGS AND DOINGS. The Iinpo*fug Ceremonies of the Female College Absorb Public Inter* est. and Overshadow all Else. Farmers report that cotton is growing more rapidly than ever before. The prospects are more encouraging. Cotton is growing rapidly and all the crops are looking up. Prof. J. C. Cork, of Ninety Six, was in the city Wednesday last. Maj. F. W. 11. Nance and .T. W. Power, of Due West, took in the commencement last week. Miss Jennie Harrison, of Bradley, passed through the city Saturday afternoon en route r?. el,f> crw.o ?rt nttniwl ?lio annual commencement of the Female College of that city. Miss Aliie Leo Watson left Saturday to attend the commencement of Greenville Female College. Peaches are setting ripe and fruit generally is good in thin section. Sire. C. A. lllack, of Charlotte, N. C., Is visiting relatives In the city. Miss Sal I le Wardl.'sw, of Abbeville, attended commencement and was the guest of Mrs. W. J. Parks. Miss lieta T.eavell, of Newberry, is visiting her brother Mr. J. It. Leavell, Jr., of this city. Miss Maegle Gray, of Lowryvllle, S. C., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Matthews. Misses Lncy and Rebecca Moore, of Abbeville. attended commencement and was the guests of the Misses Hill. Miss Minnie Chiles, of I'hoenix attended commencement and also a visit to Misses Hill. Miss Aenes Rice, of Coronaca attended commencement. She stopped with Mr. and Mrs. 11. It. Calhoun. Messrs. Hob Wardlaw and Amos I'eall, of Augusta, are visiting Mr. John Oolham, Jr. Miss Mamie Hlake, of Ninety Six, attended commencement. She was the guest of Miss Hat tie Reynolds. W. L. Miller, Esq., attended commencement. Miss Tressa Lipscomb, of Ninety Six Is visiting friends anil relatives in this place. Mr. Coleman Waller, arrived from Spartanburg where he has been attending Wollord College, on Tuesday last. On account of the threatening weather the soiree at the Female College on Thursday night was slimiy attended. ' Kliss Annie Rankin the art, teacher in the Female College left for home in Charlotte, N. I'. We regret to learn that she will not return. Misses Persis and Mary Giles of the Female College, will leavo soon for a trip across the blue waters. They will attend the Paris Exposition. Our city was visited by a considerable rain imil wind storm on Wednesday last, several shade trees was blown down and broken up, ind I ho rain was blown in stores doing some ilamago to tlry goods. Lightening struck the brick storehouse occupied by Mr. G. O. Swac;art knocking loose part of the brick-work lacing main strcot. Several persons were standing nci.r and was considerably shocked, i'he wind tore up part of the tin roofing on l>r. 15. \V. Cobb's store. Lightening struck the telegraph wires, below the A. it K. depot md split 11 or Hi telegraph poles all to splinters and shoeking the operator in the olliee who was sitting at his instrument. A china iree in iront of I Jr. W. 15. Millwec's house was struck also. Wind tore the awning from in rrontof tlicstore of Mr. J. r. .Mettles ami broke one of the glasses of liis show window. tlierwl.se no damage was done. A heavy r.iiu fell tinriii^ the rain and storm. Tim young people engaged in a danee at [IIley's Hotel Friday night. Mrs. Wm. Fork of Edgefield is visiting Mrs. I. i'. Maxwell. Mr. Sain sherrod, of Ninety Six, spent several days in the eity last week. Miss Mary Me(ihec, lias elosed her school at lliuh Point, :ind is now at home. In-. Arthur Widwnan and Mr. Jamie Chiles, >f Troy, attended the commencement on Thursday. Mr. A. I!anuins and C. I>. Dwight civil engineers of the (i. C. it N. Kailroud are in the ity. Tiiey say that the rua-.i is a sure thing tnd operations will commciicc soon. Messrs. Wells.t Mays, have received Hie imine for their brick works and they arc laiiy expecting the halancc of the machin r.v. They mean business and parties doubtii'ir this woextend an invitation to tlieni to ome down soon and we will prove it. l.et (ireenwood have a military company jy all means. Earnest (Jury, Es'p, of Edgetleld was in the :ity Moi.tlny. Mr. W. A. Templcton, of Abbeville, was in he eity during tlie eommeneeiiicnt. Mr. ilugli Wilson, of the Pfcxa and lianncr :avc lis a call on Thursday. Call again Mr. mIi tor. Mr. Frank 1!. (.'obb, attended commenceKent ai Wolford lust week. Miss Francls Calhoun, of Monterey, is visting relatives in the eity. lliley's Hotel was full during coinmencenent. Mr. II. Hardin and wife, of Laurens, was n thccltv Friday. J'EMimOK K. "U ? The /Sarnircll Sentinel proposed to do job irintiDK for the Farmer's Alliance. In conideralioii of tlio oiler to do jo'n printing, a ommilt.ee was lppointed to ascertain what eduction that paper would make to memiers of ihe AHiaiieoon the subscription price f the 'Sentinel. of course the Sentinel, for ood and sutliciciit reasons, declined to retice ils price of subscription. II:t|>p.V rdilor. Editor Harmon of the MeCorniiek Xctrx, n.I Miss Nannie I*:. Pearson, of Clinton, K. C. ere married on Thursday litli insl. Tlws 'i'l'xx txiiil //<i?mire\tends good wishes to the. aj'py bride ami groom. May they never be . is happy than they are now. 'J M ' " - ^ " V " >*' v- , - 7 'A \ - * i GREENWOOD'S COLLEGE. ITS HIGH STANDARD OF EDUCATIONITS ABLE CORPS OF TEACF ERS?ITS FULL CLASSES OF STUDENTS. Short. SUctclic* and IHnn] F.irN in Itcfiirence lo an Insliliiiiou Whose lull iionro in Trninlnt; Vomiir La* die* will lie an Important Factor in tlwir Kcfiiicinciit and Frtncalion. TRACHERS. MissTheresaGiles, A. M., Trinity College, N. C., English ISrflnchcs and English Literature. Miss Persia Giles, A. M., Trinity College, N. C., Ancient and Modern Languages and History. Miss Mary Giles. A. M? Trinity College, N. C.. English and Natural Science. Miss S. K. Giles, W. F. institute, Staunton, vu., itlUMi:, lliMuniuimu uiiu v nun . vanothenics. Miss Annie Uankin, Femnle Institute. Charlotte, N. C., drawing, painting and elocution. E. 8. F. G ilea, Esq., A. B., Trinity College, N. C., Professor of Mathematics. PRIMARY CLAS3 Miss Alma Blyth Greenwood, 8. 0. Miss Neva Calhoun Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Maggie Crews....Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Nora Duckett Greenwood, S. C. Miss Emma Hill Greenwood, S. C. Miss Clara Hill.'... Greenwood. S. C. Miss Hattie Hodges ...Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Julia Lee Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Ada Lee..? Greenwood, S. C. Miss L. E. M?jor. Greenwood, S. C. Miss Lovie Marse Charlotte, N. C. Miss Florence Riley...Greouwood, 8. C. Miss Annie8immons...Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Ollie Tarrant Newberry, S. C. Miss Mamie VVaite Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Myrtis Wells Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Jos. Wilkerson...Greenwood, 8. C. INTERMEDIATE CLASS. Miss Willie Boll Greenwood, 8. C. Miss M. Buchanan Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Emma Greene Groonwood, 8. C. Miss Belle Hill Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Mary Hill Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Annie Hodges Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Bcttie Jordan Greenwood, S. C. Miss Violet Jordan Greenwood, 8. C, . Miss Julia Lee Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Helen MeGhee Greenwood, S. C. Miss Carrie RichbourgGreenwood, S. C. Miss Jessie 81mmons...Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Matilda Watson..Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Daisy Wilkerson.Greenwood, 8. C. GRAMMAR CLASS. Miss Maggie Agnew Ninety-Six, 8. C. Miss Maggie AndersonGreenwood, 8. C. Miss Louise Andrews.Edgefield, 8. C. Miss8usan Arnold Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Lila Ceaudrot. ..Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Kate Buchanan..Greenwood, S. C. Miss Etta Cobb Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Lizzie Cobb Greenwood, 8. 0. iUiss v.arric >-mry uiccunuuu, *->. Miss Hattie Duckett....Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Sallie Duekworth.Greenwood, S. C. Miss Winona Durst....Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Louise FlemmingGreenwood, S. C. MissLoiii.se Gal lman...Edgefield, 8. C. Miss Annie Hart/.og....Greenwood, S. C. Miss Tudio Hill Greenwood, S. C. Miss Lizzie Keller Greenwood. 8. C. Miss M. L. Major Greenwood, 8. C. MissDaifcy Martin Greenwood, S. C. Miss Julia MeGhec....Greenwood, S. C. Miss EMo Moore New Market, 8. C. Miss Bessie Oldham Greonwood, 8. C. Miss Pawnee Penn Edgefield, 8. C. Miss RosaPlowden Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Ktta Reynolds....Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Eva Reynolds Greenwood, 8. C. Miss S. Richardson....Ninety-8ix, 8. C. Miss E. Sheppard..........Greenwood, 8. C. Miss.Kahnie 8trother..Greenwood, S. C. Miss Ellen Taylor. New Market, 8. C. , Miss A1 lie Watson Greenwood, S. C. Miss Julia Wells Greenwood, 8. C. MissLula Young Greenwood, 8. C. PREPARATORY ACADEMIC CLASS Miss Jessie Aiken Cokesbury, 8. C. Miss Mary Auld Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Etta Blake Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Mattie Davis Greenwood, S. C. Miss Annie Greene* Greenwood, S.-C. Miss Ella Harrelson Greenwood, S. C. Miss Mamie Hill Greenwood, S. C. Miss Lizzie Holloway*Kirksey's, 8. C. Miss Moille Marse Charlotte, N. C. Miss'Annie McKeliar...Greenwood, S. C. Miss Ella Mclvpilar Greenwood, S. C. Miss Bessie McKellar...Greenw,ood, S. C. Miss'Nellie Oldham....Greenwood, S. C. Miss'Mamie Rampey...Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Cathie Reynolds..Greenwood, 8. C* Miss-Ida Strother Greenwood, S. C. Miss:Pearl .Strother Greenwood, S. C. Miss MoselleTaggart...Greenwood, S. C. Miss Daisy Waller. Greenwood, 8. C. Miss Mamie Wllllams.Greenwood, S. ?J. Miss MinnieCason Greenwood, R. C. Miss-Maggie Finlay Greenwood, 8. C. MIss Annie Greene* Greenwood, M. <!. Miss.Lizzie Holloway*Ivlrksey's, K. C. Miss. Mamie Hill Greenwood, S. (\ Miss-Mttttle Hugiiey....Greenwood, S, C. Miss .Ida Kellnr Greenwood, S. tJ. Miss Lila Wells Greenboro, S. C. SOPHOMORE CLASS. Miss Mamie Chatlinra*Xinfity-Slx, H. 0. Miss Lizzie Hollowaysjvirksey'K, S. C. Miss Anna Hill* Greenwood, S. 0. JUNIOR CLASS. Miss Mamie Chatham*Ninoty-Six, R. C. Miss Annie Greene* Greenwood, s. Mlss'Matilda Greene*..Grcenwood, S. C. Miss AnnaHIU* Greenwood, S. C. Miss Lizlle Holloway*.Kirksey's, S. C. Miss Bessie Jewett* Mass. SENIOR CLASS. Miss MamioChatham*Nlnety-Rlx, S. C. Miss Tudie Graydon*...Greenwood, S. C. Miss Annie Greene*....Greenwood, S. C, Miss Matilda Greene*..Greenwood, S. C. Miss Anne Hill" Greenwood, S. C. Miss Lizzie Holloway*Kirksey's, S. Miss Bessie Jewett* Mass "Those whose names arc starred are Irregular, and have studies in each ot the classes in which their names appear. GRADUATED, JUNE 13, 18SU. Full Graduate Miss Tudie Graydon Latin, French, History and Natural Science.....Miss Matilda Greene French and Natural Science Miss Mamie Chatham PRIMARY CLASS. First and .Second Readers, Appleton's; Lessons in Numbers, Robinson's; Written and Oral Spelling, Swintun's. INTERMEDIATE CLASS. Third and Fourth Readers, Appleton's; Primary Geography,Maury's; Elementary Arithmetic, Robinson's; Oral and Written Spelling, Swin ton's; Language Lesson; Penmanship, Spoil ccrkin. GRAMMAR CLASS. Arithmetic: Fillh Reader; S. C. History, Davidson's; Graded Lesson In English, Reed it Kellogg's; Maury's Manual ol' Geography; Primary ir S. History, Swin ton's; Written Spelling; Calisthenics. PREPARATORY ACADEMIC CLASS. Arithmetic; Alegbra, Robinson's; Swlnton's Condensed History o. the United _ suites; Physical Geography, .uattrys; ingner i..essoiis in English, ltced <fc Kellogg's; Latin Grammar to Syntax mid Bingham's Header; Introductory French Course, Fasquelle's; De Veto's Head or. academic class. Latin, Grammar aud Csesar; French, Fasqtieilo'sComplete Grammar, Elizabeth and Telomaqtic; Algebra and Arithmetic! Physiolocyiland Hygiene, Cutter's; Rhetoric begun, tj,uackcnbos; History of England, Lancaster s; History ol France; Zoology, Steel's. SOl'ltOMOKE CLASS. Iinlin, Cram mar, Virgil and Cicero's Oration; French, Grammar, lJcCid, Holgts de Fee; Algebra and Arithmetic; History of Greece; History of I tome; Physies, Steele's; ilotany. Wood's; Itlietoric; Gcrmau, Introduetory Course. JL'NiOlt CLASS. Latin, Coinpodtion, Livy and Sallust; French ti ram mar, i join posit ion, Athalie; .Mythology, Iiwight's; Ancient History, ISanies'; Astronomy, Steele's; University Algebra and Geometry; Literature begun ; German, Grammar and Header. SENIOR CLASS. Latin, Composition, Horace, Reviews, French, Composition, l'icciola; (literature. >.\in ton's; Trigonometry, Davis; Mental and | Moral Philosophy ; Chemistry; liookkeeping: j German, Grammar and Faust, MUSIC? 1'IANU KOISTK. L. IMaidy'sTech'nical Stuilies;_ C/.rrny's op. iSKl; School ol Velocity, or L. Koecltier's op. I'JS; Al. Schmiltoji. Hi; Select studies from fzeny's op. I tally Studies ; J. S. Dach'sj Inventions; K. li. t rainer Ktudes. LITKItAKY SOCIKI'V. The young ladies of the College, for the promotion of geneial literature among themsel-j ves, have organised the Hesperian literary -society. The regular meetings of this society ' .ire held every Friday afternoon. OIKICKUS Of TrtK SOCIETY. President MissTudie Graydon , Vice-1 'resident Aliss Mamie Chatham ' Uecordiug Secretary....Miss Matild a Greene ' ' \ ' T. ' - '" T^mnnm Corresponding Sec Miss Annl? Greene i Treasurer Miss Lizzie Holloway Librarian Miss Lonlsel Andrews ' GENERAL IK FORMATION.] The location of the College is li? a retired ] part of the town, noted for health fulness at a suitable distance from depot and business centre, and convenient to all the <churches. Methodist' Baptist and l'resbyterlar. A commodious building was erected about four years ago, and it has been elegantly furnished with modern.sehooi furniture. There are suitable accommodations for boarders In eollcgc bnlldlng, in {which the principals reside, where pupils can have homecare and comforts. Those who prefer can obtain board at private houses near the College. Full reports are sent to parents and guardians at the close of each raontn. Tuition In the Literary Department Is from *1.00 to $5 per month, according to studies pursued. Music, Instrumental *4 on Vocal Music (special lessons) -1 00 hrnwlnir 2.00 Painting 4 00 Painting and Drawing both 5 00 Calisthenics Free Hoard in ColleceSlO. per school month exclusive of washing. ansuai, addresses have been deliverd by : Kx-Gov. Hugh H.Thompson, IKSfl. Hon. J. S. Cothran, 18K7. Col. W. C. MoGowan, 1888. Hon. G. D. Tillman, 1889. DUE WEST ITEMS. R. S. G. Finds n l'nrndiNC for Bache. lorn?Scliool h and School*?Programme for Commencement. Due West, S. C., June 17, 1889. Fine rains. Crops are growing. Peaches are coming in to town. Miss Susie Lee is home from Virginia. Mrs. Brennle Taylor and Mrs. Nannie Taylor. of Lancaster, are in town. At the Y. M. C. A. last Saturday evening, Prof. Hood made a fine address. The Literary Societies held their last regular meeting Friday night. Impromptu addresses wero made. Refreshments were served and the ladles of town were Invited and attended. Mr. J. E. Todd hauls a quantity of meal in to town. Somebody makes corn, or at least has it ground. . Prof. Oliver Johnson, who lias been teaching a nourishing school at Ricbburg, S. C-, is home and looking exceedingly well. It Is repected that that Mr. Johnsou will enter the Seminary In a year or so. Mr. A. S. Kennedy spent a week in Atlanta, Ga., with his brother Dr. L. P. Kennedy. The Doctor is in tine spirits and will attend commencement. Mr. Chauncey Miller, of Abbeville, agent of the Equitable Life Insurance Company ol New York, spent several days in Duo West last week taking out policies. Mr. Miller is very pleasant indeecl and represents a line company. The annual exhibition of the Female College Primary Department occurs to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. This department has been presided over this year by Miss Janie Bonner and Miss Allie Prultt. Kev. W. F. Pearson drives a neat now phaeton, which adds much in the way of both comfort and looks. ' Brother Wbilden may be aged, but he is certainly not blind. Mr. A. D. Kennedy has made handsome Improvements on his place. He Is just having things nicely painted. One would scarcely know the premises. Ho has the finest pasture back of his house we have seen. Clover that was sown first of October is knee high. The Due West Bible Society held its annual meeting recently. W. L. Miller, of Abbeville, made the address, and it was a good one Indeed, on the Bible. Mr. Miller's address was elegantly written and well delivered. Was quite appropriate to the occasion. The society has on hands about $45. 1 his amount was ordered to be turned over to Mr. DuPre. Prof. Joseph Lee, Mr. R. W. Haddon, Mr. Brock, Dr. Miller, Prof. Hood, Capt. Cochran, R. S. Galloway and Dr. W. L. Pressley were appointed to attend the county meeting at Abbeville. Col. E. W. Brown and wife, of Anderson, toolc dinner at Mr. R. C. Brownlee's last Saturday. They went home that evening. While plowing last Tuesday, Mr. John McGee and his hands were knocked down by lightning which struck a tree in twenty steps or them. Bark and splinters were thrown all over them and a large piece of timber over their heads some distance beyond. They didn't recover from the effects of the shock until next day. The Farmers Alliance here have adopted the cQtton bagging. The spring uniform of the young ladles of the college is becoming and very pretty. Prof. P: Li. Lowry, who has been teaching at White Oak, S. C.. is liotne. His school closed with a fine exhibition. Mr. E. L. Dukes, School Commissioner, made the address. Rev. J. A. White also Rpoke. Editor P. M. Brlce, of the News and Herald delivered the prizes. The school has numbered as high forty-tive scholars. Miss Anna Young's Art Exhibition will be found in tl'e two front rooms of the Female College after Tuesday. It will pay yon to go and see It. Prof. Wm. Hood and this writer were invited to talk to the children on Cbrildien's Day at Greenville church last Sabbath. Itov. \V. 1<\ Ppjirsnn husa fine cliarire here. The mem | bers numlier about oue hundred nnd fifty. We were struck with the large number of young people In this congregation and no many pretty young ladles. The children are numberless. Thirteen were baptized one day. A nice matted wire fence has been thrown around the grave yard since we were last there. This Is a large promising congregation, with a fine set ot officers. We acknowledge a handsome invitation to the closing exercises of Prof. R. K. Lee's high school in Virginia. In company Wltil .Miss Susie, his sister, they have done a tin<- work here and Mr. Lee has Just been elected one of the directors. His high order of talents is fully appreciated. Rev. 0. Y. Bonner has just been installed pastor of Prosperity and Blanche congregations, Tenn. It was a great occasion with that people. The house, aisles, doors, and windows wero jamed, and buggies and carriages were brought up and utilized, so we learn from a private letter. Mr. Bonner Is very popular with this people and is doing a splendid work in their midst. His pulpit powers attract the people. Capt. Wren will run a stand during commencement in ills lumber building. The Kennedy hotel will be in full blast commencement. It looks neat now with a white coat of paint. Full hack lines will be run at ail hours. Wc give commencement programme : PROGRAMME. Examinations begin in Erskine College Wednesday, June lyth, and close at noon on Monday following. MONDAY, JUNK 24. (I.) Board of Trustees of Erskine College meet at 1 o'clock P. M. (2.) Board of Directors of Female College meet immediately after adjournment ot tiie Trustees of Erskine College. .MONDAY NIGHT. Literary Societies hold their Anniversaries. TUESDAY, J CNR 25. Commencement Day in Erskine College. 5 o'clock P. M., meeting of Alumni and Alumna.' Associations. TUESDAY NIGHT. Alumni Address by Hon. C. A. Douglass, Winnsboro, S. C. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2t>. Seiui-Ceutenuial Celebration in Erskine College. (1.) Ode, by Iiev. K. L. l'atton, L.L D. (Sung by special Choir.) (2) General historical Address by Dr. Phillips. Louisville, tia. (:{.) Aniuinistratioii of Dr. E. E. Prcssiy, by Dr. J. U. l.i ml say, Due West, S. C. (J.) Administration of Dr. If. C. Orlcr, by lion. C. 15. Simon ton, Covington, Tenn. (5.) Address on Kchgion and Learning, by Dr. Shearer, L'rcs. Davidson College, X. C. (u.) Administration of Itcv. E. L. l'atton. L.L.D., by Kev. il 1'. MuCiintoek, Newberry, S. C. (7.) Administration of Hcv. W. M. (Jrier, D. I)., by 11. W. Krierson, Esq., Anderson S.C. WKDNKSDAY XIU11T. Class Reunions. Death of Andrew Simoud*. Dr. Andrew Simonds, died in Charleston last Thursday. A surgical operation become necessary, and from which ho never recovered. lie was tlicjson-in-law of Mrs. S.;n. C?lhoun of this village, and was the richest and most conspieious hanker in South Carolina. I lie leaves all lmiiicii>e estate U> his wile and children. In making his will he did not forget his sisters. To his sister, .Mrs. Fioriilc Hall, 1ml acres in Mississippi, To his sister, Mrs. Louise Augusta Cunningham, of Abbeville, Sl.lHHl. To each of Ills four children he gave ?".?.(MHi I or $.sfi,tMK) in stocks and bonds and real estate. ' | The remainder of bis estate he gave to his ' wife, Mrs. Sallic M. Simonds. The estate is variously estimated at from SI," owl,Will to MIII.IKHI. The C/mrlotlr Chrnniclo gives editorial space . to tin* following advertisement. We copy it < and hope some "four people will make in- i quiry: ( oltlCI-SI'o.VDKXCK SOI.ICtTKO, ' .We will !nrni>b all the machinery for a cot- ! ton spinning mill of I,IKKI spindles to tie local- . ed at any good point in the South, and take i stock in'tbo mill for the whole oi the machinery. J N. TUA1NKK. l'attcrson Mill Co., Chester, I'a. (i'real reduction in laces and ruchltigs. W. < K. Hull. t'olored lawns in all the new and stylish i flu ucs. W. E. bell. J .. \"v;- ; iiTnufimim rm irn - - ^ 7 OUR EVERCHANGING HOMES. BE THAT TILLETH THE LAND SHALL BE SATISFIED WITH BREAD. f ? v' Record of Transfer* of Real EnUte, us Copied From the Auditor's Book for Abbeville Connty. Mrs. Carrie ArmstrongtoJohn A. Robinson, 17J acres, Sth township, 81,210, July 17, 1888, b' anded by lands of Hugh Robinson, A. F. Car wile. .T. VV. Cllnkscales, and others. M. F. DeBruhl to M. P. DeBrubl, one-half Interest in two lots and building, 11th township, S900, bounded by lands of W. A. Templeton, Estate of R. H. Wardlaw, Anna B. Hrturlo Ihnms nlnraV rTs\t vnreinM hnundnd by E. A. Simmons, M. A. Perrln, Anderson LtoaU. - . :-'Zi George Pool to L. A. and T. H. Brock, 14V? acres. 1th township. 870, March 28,1888, bounded by lauds of Jno. H. Austin, the estate of Sarah A. Hall, and Milton Leverett. known as a part of the old James Gambrell homestead. R. W. Lltes. to A. L. Bradley, one lot, 9th township, $100, October 11, 1887, bounded by Main Street. It. W. Lltes and others, in town of Troy. i Martin, Rowland A Booker (B. J. Martin A Co.) to Barmore, I)nnn A Co., one lot, S houses, 4th township, 81,500, October 1, 1888, bounded by W.N. McAdams, J. Frank Smith and C. & G. Railroad, in town of Donalds. John E. Pettigrew to Mary J. Harkness and C. O. Grant, Jointly, 112acres, July 28, 1888. C. S. White to Mrs. F. D. Coogler, one lot, $500. bounded by Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Phoebe S. Mars, C. & G. Railroad, 4c. juo. A. Barksdale, to Nathan Cresswell and others, trustees, 1 lot, 2nd township, 8200, March 17. 1888, in town of Greenwood, part or Martin Hackett estate, known as lot No. 16. J. F. Tolbertto Venor Adams, 131 acres, 3rd township, $550, / .gust 28, 1888, bounded by Corrle Rivers, J. F. Hodges, and others, and known as tract No. 5 of the Vance lands. J. C. Klugh, Master, to Wellington Sheppard, 3}4 acres, 812-5, November 7,1887, In town of Greenwood, bounded by lands ot W. J. Wells, and lots Nos. 6 and 8, being lot No. 7 of the Alexander estate, 2nd township. Margaret E. Taggart to Wallington Sbeppard, 8 and 30-100 acres, 2nd township, 8787.60, August28.1888, bounded by Mrs. E. J. Plowden. Dr. Holloway on West. T. W. Earle on East, and oa North by M. E. Taggart and others. Basil Maddox to Mary Ingram 144 acres, 4th township, 8W0, August 31, 1888, on waters of Turkey Creek, Saluda River and bounded br lands of Estate of Hey ward Davis, deceased, L. Mabry Mattlson and others. D. A. P. Jordan to Latta B. Scott, 1 bouse and lot, 7th township, 8135, June7,1888, bound ed by lands of G. W. Lomax <S Co., A. & K. ; Railroad, and D. A. P. Jordan. Jas. T. Barnes to D. L. Barneu, 4 or 6 acres, 850, January 2,1882, bounded by lands ol Jas. T. and J. Marion Latimer. W. W. Klugh to J. S. Klugh, one-half interest In one house and lot, 85, August 27, 1888, KmmrlnH hxr nnhllA rnnrl frnm P-ntrpuhnrv \ii ' Ninety-Six, and by lands of W. W. ancf Jf. 8. Klugh. C. J. Cummlngs to W. W. Johnson and E. E. Wilkinson, 81,450, April 18, 1888, bounded by lands of L. U. and L. J. Merriman, G. L. & >-t> 8. Railroad, formerly owned by B. F. Yoe, 2nd township. James W. Fouche to John B, Sample, 108 acres, 1st township, (1,278.12, September 26, 1888, bounded by lands of estate or L. O. Carter, Mrs. T. J. Lipscomb, J. W. Fouche, C. <k Q. Railroad near Ninety-Six. J. A. & W. H. Bailey to Leuvell & Gage, 1 lot, 8250, 2nd township, September 26, 1888, bounded by Depot street, Logun street, Council street. Dr. Mllwee and othors. W. K. Blake to Hessle B. Leavell, 1 lot, 2nd township, 81,000, September 26, 1888, In town of Greenwood, bounded by lannds of J. R. Blake, Sr., lots of W. K. Blake, and front* ing on the Columbia & Greenville Railroad. S. W.Addison to George A. fi anvey, 800 acres, 10th township, 82,500, bounded by lands of W. P. Wideman, Wm. Cooko, Hunter Bros., and others. Known as the home place. Jullns F. C. DuPre, Sheriff, to Wm. C. Poo- . che, 362 3-4 acres, $1,650, September 28, 1888, . bounded by lands of Jno. W. Fooche, G. H. Waddell, waiter Fooehe, and others, 2nd township. Julius F. C. DuPre. to Wm. A. Collins, 75 8-4 acres, 1 building, 2nd township, 81,002,50, October 1,1888, bounded by lands of J. M. Plnson, Mrs. Fannie Stuart and others, known as tract No. 5. Julius F. C. DuPre to Robert L. Stuart, 77 84 ; acres, 2nd township. 81,020, October 1, 1968, bounded by lands of G. H. Waddell, Greenwood Road, W. C. Fooche and others. James M. Latimer to B. Berry Allen, 1 lot 860, September 20. 18S8, bounded by lands of W. C. Seawright. Depot street, and landB of J. M. Latimer, 13th township. James M. Latimer to James T. Latimer. 1 ; lot, 13th township, 85, September 20, 1888, bounded by James M. Latimer, James T, Latimer and Depot street. James T. Latimer to Mrs. Laura H. Horton, 1 lot, 13th township, $"?, September 20, 1888, , bounded by James T. Latimer, Burdett, Seawright anu others. f Wm. H. Bailey and S. B. Hodges, Executors < of James A. ftalley, deceased, to Hiram Young, 1 lot, Sil, September 4,1S88. known as lot No. 41 of Estate of James A. Bailey, containing 74-100 of nn acre, and bounded by i. Spring street. Lot Nos. t?!.3.?, and 38. Martha V. Taylor to M. J. Smith, 116 acres, 5th township. 8100, octobor5,1888, bounded by Mrs. S. C. Bannister, T.J. Bowen and Little River. E. H. Booker to C. V. Martin, 1 lot, 4th % township, 875, September22, 1888, bounded by J. C. Caldwell, E. K. Booker and others. Elizabeth Snlllito to VV. T. Penney, 1 lot, 11th township. 8700, October 8, 188S, bounded by James M. Giles, Wm. T. Penney, Main street and Poplar street in town of Abbeville. T Unrtc oiwl T<T holpfl i\T M. Hurts, deceased, 5S Hems, 1 building, 4th township, $"r22, bounded by Ezeklel Harris, Ike Mattlson and otb >rs. Sarah M. Reese to A. C. Smith. 1 lot, 16th township, $100, August *9, 1888, bounded by K. J. Tolhert, Win. Bradley, Lot No. 8, con- * talnlnpono-nalf acre. Charlotte E. Calhoun to P. B. Calhoun. 1* . lot, 1 house. 16th township, $550, April 11, 1888, " { In town of McCormlck. Wri, H. Bailey aud S. B. Hodges, Executors, to J. C. Hodges, 1 lot, 2nd township, $150, * September 28,1888, In town of Greenwood, Lot No. 70, Bailey Estate, bounded by Mechanic alley, Lots Nos. 72 and 69. A. Z. Bowman to Ella G. Cllnkscales. 185% acres, Sl,485, February 15, 188s, bounded by lands of James M. Latimer, a. J. Speer, B. O. Kay, Maxwell lands, aud laod belonging to- ' Bowman. Win.H.Bailey and S. B. Hodges, Executors, to Estelle Flemmlng, 1 3-4 acres, 2nd. township, $170, September 4,1888, bounded by Circular street, Lots. Nos. 2, 10, 11 and 12, & and 9, &c. Wm. H. Bailey and Samuel B. Hodges to Benjamin W. Boone, 1 lot, 2nd township, S66, October 9,1888, bounded by Lots Nos. 42 and 30, spring street, Jcc., In town of Greenwood, No. 40. Win. H.Bailey and Samuel B. Hodges, to> \ D. W. Boone, 1 lot,2ud township, $214, September 12, l'VM, known as Lot No. OS of the Jamea A. Bailey, deceased. J. A. Strickland to E. O. Prultt, acres, 5th township, SS00, September 27, 1888, bounded by lands of George Shirley, Edward Mitchell. Jasper Donald uud others. Wm. H. Barker to Alary D. Drennan, 475 acres, loth township, $1,505, March 4, 1867, bounded by lands of W. D. Mars, J. O. Lindsay, on Little River. This property sold by Wm. H. Parker, Ex. C. E. A. D., on the 4th day of March, lfsti7. Jane E. Mabry to J. F. Tolbert, 183 acres, 3rd township, $900. January 10, 1888, bounded by lands of T. Y. Mortou, J. F. Tolbert, E. C. Hodces, and others. J. C. Ivlugh, Master, to J. Fulton Cllnkscales, dV. acres, $150, October 1, 1888, bounded by J. Fulton Cllnkscales, J. F. Cresswell, Miss Martin Crawford, Governor New and others. Jno. Rothroek to J no. M. Rothrock, 100 acres, 2nd township, love and affection, nominal, October S, 18SS, bounded by Jeasee Lomax, W. W. Jones and Cokesbury road. James MeDavid to W. Ira McDavid, 80acres, love and atfeetion. October 23, 1888, bounded by J. C. McDill, Dr. Hawthorn aud J. E. Todd. Also 1 house and lot. love and affection?that house ami lot in the town of Due West, con- > tnitiing one acre morn or less, nna oounoea by Win. Hood. Mrs. G. C. Cohen and Main Street. James Edward Calhoun to Geo. M. Smith, 7!W acres, 141 h township, S3,000, October 18, 1SSS, bounded by lauds of Jno. A. Calhoun, deceased, und S. V. Kail road, being ail that part of the Knright Place on the eastern side of the Savannah Valley Kailroad. Mrs. L. H. Horton to Louis Hutchison, 126 and 1-10 acres, l;Uh township, 81,200, September 20,1SSS, bounded by lands of B. D. Kay, fumes Kvans, W. T. Maulden, and B. C. Kay, HE STOPS FOR AWHILE. Ilev. I', n. Jackson'* Health Im Wot * ' <.oo(l iii His Home. Bev. I'. I!. Jackson, the former popular paslor oc Hie Methodist ciiurch at Abbeville, writing to Judue l.yon from Ukiuh, California, June Hi, iss'j, says : "1 leave to-day for a trip to the mountaliw md sea coast, and will be gone some three or lour weeks. I have given out in my work md the Doctors say 1 must stop for a while, it least. 1 am exceedingly nervous and feel that to push myself any further now would lie unwise. My people hero have given me a monHi to rest and hired a man and a team to Lake me to the mountains where 1 can rest uid hunt deer and bear. 1 hope to coine baek ill right in n few weeks. If I am not impovsd by the trip a change of climate will be a lecessity, and I will go to some other place." We think ihere is no other place like South "aroilna for South Carol in lans. A minister >1? Mr. Jackson's ability can llnda wide Held or usciulue** here, as well as restoration to iiealih, all of w hicli we believes awaits him U" le will but try it. ? ? P* " I Kcmnents of ginghams, calicos, homspurra md dress goods at half price suitable lor :hildren dress. \V. K. Bell. (ireat reduction iu dress gimuhatns good? , vorth He. for 7c. goods worth 10c. lor 8c. W. hi. Bell. . -