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The Abbeville Pi ess BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, JLoJU. Selections from the Christian Neig&Sor "Facts and Figures." That "facts and figures do not lie" is a curreut saying. Is it always true? A fact is a fact and cannot be made aught else. A statement which agrees with the fact to which it relates is truth. A statement which disagrees with the fact is falsity. While a fact remains a fact yet a statement about a fact may so disagree with the fact as to wrest it from its true significance. In other words, by stating only a part of the truth or something mote than the truth, or both, a fact is made to testify falsely. So far forth as the statement " * ^n.. ? ians in irum, me ?ijuic 11 uw huu nothing but the truth, so far does the stater, iguorautly or knowingly, make the fact lie. Facts of themselves do not lie, but men do lie and often so wrest facts as to make them lie in the interest of unrighteousness. If a verdict?statement?which is based on "'circumstantial evidence"? facts?does not, according to the "knowledge and belief" exercised, agree with the facts in the case, then the facts are made to bear false witness ?to lie. Facts and figures are essentially the same, and may be treated fairly or unfairly, to testify truthfully or falsely, according to the will of the moral agent who has their disposal under control. Sound judgment is important in all the acts and pursuits of life. The time to exercise good judgment is before the act is performed. Nearly every one can judge wisely when it is too late for wise judgment to avail. If men and women used their best judgment before taking the tirst step in important and in small matters there would be few unhappy marriages, few failures in Dusiness, iew uuiiiuu wians m bwh,ty.?New York Christian Advocate. A good text and one made up of true statements. Sound judgment i9 cer. tainly an essential of both happiness and success. Poor judgment makesall our labors a miscarriage even where al] things else tend to success. By sound judgment is not meant a prophetic mind which by foreseeing evils avoids them, for sometimes the best judgment finds itself at fault by reasou of inhe rent limitations. By sound judgment we mean rather that power of discrimination which, after the perception of the various conditions attending a circumstance, selects and weighs those of real value and allows each its proper L proportion in the formation of a judgIbj^neut. The ability thus nicely to facta and probabilities, to justly baiance the two, properly to scan and measure is a power of no mean value and of rare possession among men, as witness the human wrecks on every side. The gift, for it is first of all a! gift, is almost as rare hs the ability toj paint a fine picture, to produce a grand musical composition. Aud yet we blame men for not makinr? haftar <Wiuinno in immirtnnt ni?t. lu5 ? j. ? tera. "Didn't you know better than to do that ?" is a question often asked of one wounded in the fray. Surely he did the best he knew, that must always be taken as granted. Men fail from lack of judgment ofteDer perhaps than from any other cause. Those of stronger powers need to cultivate patience toward those of less ability than memseives, even me paueuue we kuuw the immature judgments of infancy. Observer. The report that the failure of Rev. Henry D. Howren to fill recent ap pointments in Atlanta was on acoount of his nervous system being shattered by the use of choral is declared un-| true: "He had never used chloral or opiates in his life, and even while a drinking man, years a^o, he aays he never resorted to any drugs. Upon his arrival in Atlanta ten days ago he found . himself iu the grip of a severe malari* --ai attack, which prevented his delivering three lectures on Sunday which he had traveled all the way from Charleston to make."?Augusta (Oa.)Chronicle. There are in the United States 68,999 post-office?, against 57,376 for last year, and the number is every year steadily increasing. Experts now place the actual wealth of the United States at $61,450,000,000. This is said to be greater than the entire wealth of the world one hundred and fifty years ago. A great drought has prevailed in Npw Knclfinrt. PnafnrPH linvp riripil up aud crops are a failure. The early Lay crop was very flue but the second crop is of little value. The scheme to number the hour* of the day up to twenty-four instead of twelve anu repeat, seems to be gaining popularity, especially among railroad managers. Mr. Kennan gives a good idea of the enormous size of Siberia, by stating that its territory would contain the United States including Alaska, with all tlie States of Europe, except Russia, and there would still be 300,000 square miles to spare. Whm a man liveB by holding office, or is eternally looking out for office, he loses his independence and manhood. As soon as he learns, in a perverted sense, to become all thiugs to all men, ha u fai Stuhlu tw\lla/Iit n.'it l? I UV WVV\'?Ul/1 (i v VI 1 kUVIV | T* liU no more character than a clam.?Spartan. Mr. Geo. W. Cliilds, of Philadelphia, who begau life with nothing, and has become one of the richest and test known "newspaper men" in the world, sayH that the source of his greetest pleasure in tne world is doing good to others, and that ''being generous grows on one, Just jis being mean does." THE STATE CONVENTION. DOCUMENTS AND STATEMENTS GIVE LIGHT ON THE SITUATION. Official Explanation of the Action of the Sending Delegates?Interview with Chairman Hoyt?His Committee will Hold on?What he Says of the Convention** Action? Tillman Favored the Compromise ?It Would Have Gone Through but for a Misunderstanding. Greenville News. To the Democracy of South Carolina: We undersigned delegates from tbe counties of Sumter, Beaufort, Richland, Charleston onrt nonrcBtown to the Convention of the Democratic party which assembled In Columbia od August 13th, 1890, hereby announce to our fellow Democrats the reasons which compelled our withdrawal from the body. The Convention assembled under the call of the State Executive Committee "for the sole and exclusive purpose of determining whether delegates to the State Nominating Convention to be held on the 10th of September or thereafter, should be elected by a primary election to be held on a certain day throughout the State and for noother purpose whatsoever." The Convention after its organization, Instead of transacting the business for which it bad been summoned, proceeded to lake action looking to the adoption of a new constitution for the party In this State, making many important changes In that Instrument. Against this action we made such argument as was possible in the limited time allowed for debate by the majority of the Convention. We pointed out that under the geneial rules of party goverenment as laid down by so distinguished a parliamentarian as the Hon. J. G. Carlisle, late Speaker of the Honse of Representatives of the United State: "When a convention is called for a special purpose its authority is necessarily limited oy the terms of the call Itself;" that "It can have no general authority to bind the | party by its action on any other subject for the obvious reason that Its members are slm> ply delegated to do a particular thing." we pointed out that this general rule as to party conventions was in exact accordance' with the decisions of our State courts in tbel analagous case of the powers of a Covention of tne people canea unaer an act 01 mo legislature for a specific purpose. In the celebrated case of McCrady vs. Hunt, decided by the Court of Appeals, Judge O'Neale used tbe following language: "A convention assembling under the constitution is only the people lor the purposes for which it assembles, and if they exceed those purposes.! their act Is void unless it is submitted to tbe people to be affirmed by them. It le true the Legislature can not limit the Convention, but if the people elect them lor the purpose of doiDg a specific act or duty pointed out by the act of tbe Legislature, tbe act would define their powers for the people elect in reference to that and nothing else." Judge David Johnson concurred in this opinion, and Chancellor Harper, In his opinion uses these words ; "Certainly tbe Convention was nor the people for any other purpose that f'<r which tbe people voted and delegated them To conclude that the people intended to invest the Convention with their authority for any other purpose than the purpose specified ****? ? would be plain usurpation of the power of the people." We stated these views fully and appealed with all tbe earnestness in our power to tbe majority, as fellow Democrats, not to force us Into a position where we would be compelled, in view of the limited authority conferred upon us by our constituents, to refrain from participation in further proceedings of tbe Convention. Notwithstanding the appeals, usurping powers not delegated to them, and In open violation of the law governing the subject, tne majority proceeded, unuer uie operation of the previous question, to take action upon the adoption of a new constitution for the Democratic party of the State. We therefore withdrew from the body, being unwilling to allow the Democrats whom we represented to be bound by its further action or to be committed to a precedent so daugerous aud illegal. J. D. Blandlng, J. D, Graham, W. D. Scarborough, Jnhn S. Hughson, Frank Millet, W. J. Verdler, W. F. Colcock, H.D.Elliot. Thomas Talbird, Jos. A. Reed, C. A. Williams, Thos. R. Heyward, W. O. Pren tiss, John C, Haskell, A. N. Talley, W. H. Globes, Jr., N. G. Gonzales, James P. Adams, Joseph Bates, Willie Jones, J. P. Meban, Richard Singleton, Leroy F. Youmans, W. S. Pope, W. P. Bookter, F. W. McMaster, A.C.Haskell, G. LambBuist, A. T. Smytbe, Morris Harris, W. H. Brawley, R. C. Bark ley, K. 8. Tupper, J no. F. Ficken, Joseph W, Barnwell. Jno. M. Kinlock, W. F. Stouey, Jno. L. Weber, C. H. Pauls. Christopher FltzsimD. A. J. Sullivan, mens, F. Kressel, Jr., J. F. Redding, H. L, P. Bolger, 0. C. Johnson, H. Schacte. J. Alger Smytb, J. H. Perrine. T. F. McGarey. M. W. Powers, W. H, Duukjn, A. H. Dupre*. W. G, Hinson, J. Harle6ton Read, 0. B, Skinner, H. D. Munnerlyn, F. C. Ensterllng, S. S. Dusenbury, Walter Hazard. CHAIRMAN HOVT'S VIEWS ON THE SITUATION. Col. J, Hovt returned yesterday afternoon from Col&mh?a. He was seen by a iVetti reporter before b'e had goue to his house, and Interviewed in regard tp tb.equestion of tlie legality of the election of the qew State Executive Committee. Colonel Hoyt spoke calmly but earnestly and weighed his words well before uttering them. ' How about the State Executive Committee?" Inquire4 the reporter. "Well, that is all right, and Is still In existence. The Convention undertook to decaplta?o me committee, but in my Judgement they foiled to do so, and I am still chairman PI ine aiaie co mm mee, wmcu win remain in offlc* ?util the 10th of September, when our term of oti}c? expires. "The State Condition was called for a specific purpose, and Its limitations were defined in the call. The people* in thejr sovereign capacity, as embodied within the DetuOr cratlc organizations, accepted, endorsed and rattflcd these limitations when they selected delegates under the call and sent them to the County tfonventions, which )n turn ratified and affirmed the limitations of the call by action upon the subject of a primary eletv tion, either for o?" against. It was perfectly competent for the people to enlarge the scope of authority granted tne August Convention, hut they did not do it. They virtually approved the action of the state Executive Commute jn placing a limitation rf-n its authority, and hence it is not a question whether the State Convention lias exceeded the limits of the call merely, but whether It has contravened the will of the people. In whom the sovereignty of the party resides. It is a common and mischievous error to hole} that a State Convention is the supreme authority of the Democratic party. It has delegated powers under a written constitution, and it mnst be bound by the actiou of the veovle. or else we must concede that the agent is greater tban the principal, a doctrine repugnant to every true American. Hence, when Uie people refused or avoided any enlargement of authority to the August Convention, and expressly provided for representation Ip the Heptember Convection, which has general powers and is without limitation, tbey gave practical eiTect und endorsement to tne call issued by the State Executive Committee, confining the action of the State Cciiiventlon to a single object, namely, the mode and manner of choosing delegates to the September Convention. To frame an entirely new constitution for tho Democratic party, involving raiiical changesiu its organization, is a bold usurpation ppwor not delegated to the August Convention, aud the State Executive Committee is not bound by' iU potion." ' What included the change iu the constitution," was asked. "As to induced such revolutionary action, I am t</ixl thftt there was an apprehension among the Tiiltfiui delegates that the State Executive Commute migzu lrj some mysterious way undertake to balHb Cfie wibu.es and aspiratious of the inajorlly of the party between now and the 10th of September. I arn personally cognizant of the fact that a number of Tijimap debates were strenuously opposed to the ofJjDptjoii of t|iepoi)stitutiou at this time, or to tuko any actipii H'hfch >vp not admitted on all sides to be constitution^ and regular. They rightfully Judge thai the Stale Executive Committee had no desire or intention to thwart the expressed will of the people, and as only twenty-eight days; ref.tjtUied in which the Committee could rernaju ?fi ?'flf)ce, it was deemed wise and prudent by them l,o adjourn without any further action than was hr resolution as to the primary. But such counsels $l,d ppi prevail, and the extreme element of' the Tlllmatj forces got into control with the result already knowu. It was a magnificent opportunity tor tjio Tillman majority to entrench itself in control u{ lh? whole party, but the extreme leaders threw Itewpy piost recklessly for the gratification of a motntptsry triumph. Not a solitary thing has been gained by tfjls revolutionary proceeding, and to make It blnd'Pg upon the party. It will have to be ratified by the September Convention." "What Is to be done about It?" "The State Executive Committee, In my Judgment, must enter Its protest by refusing to abdicate until the 10th ot September, and In doing so we are only performing a manifest duty to the party Itself. I am sure that a majority of the State Executive Committee, If ot all of them, would willingly and gladly surrender their trust, thus placing the responsibility for the conduct of the party's affairs upon the representatives of tne majority, but unless this transfer can be legally made, we would be recreant to the highest Interest of tbe Democracy in this State to surrender the authority with which we were clothed by a united party two years ago. It must oe remembered that the State Convention, in attempting to change the Executive Committee, did not act under the Constitution at all, but selected the members In accordance with the new Constitution, which was clearly unauthorized, and tbe election thereunder of an Executive Committee is undoubtedly Illegal." CONSERVATIVE ACTION OF THE NEW EXECUTIVE CUMMITTEE. Columbia Register. The Executive Committe organized by the Tillman convention held a meeting yesterday morning, and authorized Chairman Irby to instruct tbe county chairman in those counties which have not already elected delegates to the September Convention to do so under the regulations of tbe constitution beretolore of force. They also suspended the operation of the provisions of their new constitution as to tnese elections. TILLMAN FAVORED THE COMPROMISE. Augusta Chronicle. I had a brief interview wltli Col. B. R. Tillman before he left for home at six o'clock this morning, and he did not seem at all disturbed by the turn things had taken. When I asked him if be had attended the all night session he said: No, sir; I was in my bed at the hotel but when they told me about the wrangle of the constitution I did go up there and try to get them to let the matter go over till the September convention, and compromise on a new executive committee. There was no cause In the world for the withdrawal of those delegations but they wanted an excuse to spilt. What will be the result? Why, 1 will go to the September Convention stronger than ever, and in the new elections will be certain to carry the Fairfield, Georgetown and Beaufort delegates. It is all right, and they can't beat me to save their live6. A COMPROMISE WAS LOST BY A MISUNDERSTANDING. Augusta Chronicle. Mr. Bean, of Edgefield, who was one of the prominent young leaders on the Tillman side, earnestly commended the speech of Major Bulst and favored meeting halfway. (Applause.) in a moment all was excitement The aisles were thronged, ana everybody was conferring. It was evident that the Tlllmanltes were ready to elect a new Executive Committee and let the constitution go over to the September Convention, aud it seemed as If the convention was going to end In a love Chairman Talbert settled baok In his chair and gave the leaven time to work. The leaders were In conference, and for fifteen minutes everything was in a buzz of excitement and suspence. When business was ajtain resumed several motions were made showing tho disposition of the Tlllmanltes to let the constitutional question go over till September, Mr. Tow nes moved the convention take a recess until September 10. Mr. Stackhouse moved to lay the question before the house on the table and elect a new executive Committee, Upon these motions President Talbert properly ruled that the previous question having been ordered, the argument concluded under the call, and the yea and nay vote having been taKen on ine minority repon wnicn was rejected, he was obliged to complete the vote on the majority report under the call for the previous question before any other motion could be put, but that the report could be voted down by the convention, and then any other action might be taken that was desired. At this point Mr. J. L. M. Irby, leader, with Dr. Sampson Pope, of the Tlllmanites, said to the chair: "Never mind," go ahead with your previous question ; we tried to compromise with them and they refuse, so we'll Justgoabead now and take the whole hog or none. (Another sensation and great applause among Tlllmanites.) | Senator Smythe. of Charleston, denied that the amis had declined a proposition of compromise. Mr. Irby?You can deny it for yourself, but your side refused it. I asked if we elected a new executive committeeand let the constitution go over until September, if they'd agree to that, and a dozen voices all over the delegation said "no," Maybe Mr. Smythe was not among them, but his side declined the compromise. (Applause,) At this polni the chair had ordered the vote to proceed. Mr. Duncan Bellinger was In a chair addressing the president and moving a reconsideration of the call for the prevl ous question so ihat the objectional vote could be avoided, and there Is no doubt that a few minutes more would have straightened things out when Col. J. C.Haskell advanced lntolbe aisle and declared that aa the Convention was about to proceed to vote upon a question which they had no right to consider, and, as the Richland d9legatlon cpuld not take part In any such vote, they respectfully withdrew from the Convention and declined to act farther with a body which persisted In acting upon matters not contemplated in the oall for the Convention and the instructions of delegations. Chairman Buist made the same announcement lor the Charleston delegation, and these were followed by the Sumter, Benutort and Georgetown delegations. The New Executive Committee.' The election resulted as follow: PJrst Congressional District?H, A. Meetze, Lexington :Q. R. Ldwman. Orangeburg. Second?0. C. Jordan, Aiken ; G. I>. Bellinger, Barnwell. Third?W. A. Neals, Anderson; A. W. Jones, Abbeville. Fourth?J. L. M. Irby, Laurens ; 0. W.Buch an an, Falrneld. Fifth?Ira B. Jones, Lancaster; W. C. McCrei&bt, Chesterfield. Sixth?T. E. Early, i/^xUucton ; M. C, Galluchat, Clarendon, Seventh?T. A. Williams, D. E. Keels. First Judicial?T. W. Stanland. Second?A. M. Youmans, Third?L. S. Bighman. Fourth- T. W. Daggett. Fifth?H. H. 'i'owiiOb. Sixth?G. W. Gage. Seventh- R. A. Lancaster. Eight?H. B. Buist. THE TEACHERS TN COTOCIL. They are Doing1 n Good Work?Good Letter from Professor Blnke. UHEEAWUUU, O. V., VVUg. JO, low. Eililor Press and Banner : As one naturally interested in everything which advances the intellectual and moral culture of our people, you will be pleased to publish a few notes in regard to the Teachers Association which held its sessions at Greenwood on the 13th and l<ith In'staiH. There were more than forty teachers or the county present, and, as is usual In every good work, the ladies were in the majority. The Secretary of the Association will, no doubt, furnish you with an outline of the proceedings, but I wish to add to his official statement some Impressions of my own. In the first place, I was delighted with the spirit of the meeting. Its earnest, patient, Painstaking Industry was worthy of all praise. Every paper i^ead was fully anii frankly dhscufeBQd by the members without {reserve, and even tne' lady members, nil of whom manifested the deepest interest, sometimes took part in the discussions. In the next place, the subjects discussed were fundamental, and of great practical importance, and rendered even more so by the searching analysis Riven them by the essayist himself, and oy the pcrtinout criiiclsms ol. those who discussal tup e^say. I vonture the i assertiou that there was hot a tnoihber Jn r.j. I tendance upon this Association,'of whatever] rank or grade, who did not coaway feeling i that he had been both interested and profited by it. Indeed the single address of Dr. Grler, poft;-;}ying In detail ttie ideal female teacher, j was mi-co t?.an i-i) (Helen t to compensate for' all the time, expend anil' Uoubiu iuyojvad Jn tilts Association. The criticism of your correspondent ".Seminole," in the last Issue of the Press ami Manner, is simply amazing tn the light of the meeting lust held at Greenwood. This one was tUe 'fyl'thedt possible from a "failure," and nothing whatever \yuu said about "tauphers salaries." 1 have attended Touchers Associations In North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and I have not seen one more devoted to the single aim of doing and Betting good than Hits one was. This success was, no doubt, due mainly to the industry and Inspiration of School Commissioner McLees, wtio jjlan/.ed thn wprk and devoted himself most af&icuioLtly to ali V ity details. ~In conclusion I wonld'say,'that ii> this day when all industries are corribilling and consulting for the attainment of higher achievements. It is a hopeful sign to sec our teachers, young and old. thus assembling with earnest purpose to advance their noble calllnc. J. K. BLAKK, Stt. ODR TEACHERS IN COUNCIL. Instructive and Entertaining. READING, SPELLING, CIPHERING, TEACHING, TALKING, LECTUBING, SINGING. Roll or IU?nibcN">Meetinii: in tlie IIrII of the Female College in tlie Town of Oreennootl. FIKST DAY'S WOKK. Morning Session. The Teachers' Association of Abbeville couuty, met In the hall of the F. M. C. nt Greenwood, Wednesday, August 13, at 10.30 o'clock, A. M. After music by the choir and prayerby Rev. W. T. Mathews, School Commissioner R. O. McLees welcomed the teachers In a short and i beautiful talk, to which a response was made by J. C. Cork In his usual attractive manner. The roll was called, and six members answered to their names, after which It was I passed through the audience by Messrs. Cork and Bell, and resulted In the accession of twenty new memDers. OFFICERS ELECTED ? COMMITTEES ? HOURS FIXED. The Association next entered into the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, J. C. Cork; Treasurer, W. L. Miller: Secretary, W. C. Bell; 1st Vice President, J.W. Thomson: Executive Committee: W. M. Grler, R. G. McLees and G. C. Hodges. On motion of Dr. Grler, the Association approved of the nominations viva voce. On motion of W. C. Bell, a committee of three on Constitution and by-laws, consisting of W. C. Bell, R. G. McLees and Persls Giles, was appointed and requested to report some time during the meeting. On motion of R. G. McLees the hours for the different sessions were fixed as follows: Morning session, 10 o'clock; afternoon, 3.30; evening 8.80. No further business, the regular programme was opened. WHAT NOT TO READ?WHEN TO COMMENCE TO READ. Mr. W. \V. Bradley was introduced and road a valuable paper on "Reading." Mr. Bradley made a wholesale condemnation of novel reading, claiming that It weakens the finer feelings of the reader, but advocated a close study of the lives of our dead heroes. Ho advocated first of all the chart as the best method for teaching reading. After the readlug of the paper the discussion was opened by Dr. Grler. He favored the chart'system, expressed a doubt as to the i propriety of such a long series of readers in our school curriculum, and recommended a c'ose study of language as the foundation of good reading. Mr. Hodges continued the discussion. He claimed that of the whole time of a child's first year In school 95 per cent, should be given to reading; 2nd year, 85 per cent.; 3rd year i 65 per cent., and 4th 25 per cenl. He urged i a thorough understanding of the thought, rather than of tbe mechanical art, stating that of the two kinds of reading?public entertainment and private Instruction?tbe rel atlve value Is that of 3 to 97. Prof. Blake next took up the discussion. His Idea of good reading is that It be perfectly natural. He, too, Joiued in the condemnation of bad novel reading. There being no furthur ousiness, the President announced the programme for the afterternoon and evening, and adjourned the house. Afternoon Session. The Association met at 3.80 p. m. in the hall i of the F. M.C. After music by the choir the , Association was opened for regular business. President Cork stated that all teachers wish- i ing to ask any questions pertaining to their work could do so by placing it in the question box. i On motion of Dr. Grlor the article of the i Constitution referring to the payment of an annual fee of 25 cents was referred to the con- i stitutlon and by-laws, without instruction. The roll was passed and nine names were offered for election. On motion of W. C. Bell they were received In full membership. i SPELLING, AND THE SYSTEM OF NOT SPELLING. No further business, the regular exercises were resumed. Mr. Grlf^n was th6ii introduced and read a good paper on "Spelling." He gave his method for teaching spelling which was essentially as follows: a short beginning exercise in Webster's spelling-book, after which the pupil is promoted toSwlnton's Speller, and finally to a plan of spelling difficult words on a slate. The pupils are required to produce the words from memory the next day. Prof. Griffin advocated the phonetic system and was of the opinion that we must have a reformation in spelling before oyir language can become the language of the world. The paper was well prepared, was listened 10 attentively by all the teachers, and gave rise to a lively discussion opened by Dr. Grler. He claimed that the adoption of the phonetic system would be the loss of the etymology of a great many words. Mr. W, L, Miller opposed the phonetio system, and urged a moro } thorough knowledge of spelling. Mr. McLees commended Mr. GrllHu's sys- 1 tem of spelling to the teachers, and stated ( that his class was among the best found In tho two hundred schools he had visited in the ' county. . Mr. Thomson was of the opinion that we J losqtho oonneotion with the ancient languages when wo adopt the phonetic ?y6tero, also wo theireKy bjng about a nececslty of translating our standard works into thlft changed language. TI1E ASSOCIATION STUDIES ARITHMETIC. t Next on the programme was Mr. G. C. { nougCB, vvuu icnurcu uic n?uuauuu uu Arithmetic. His address was fraught with i good PnauostioiiR anil left an impression on the minds of the teachers that will be pre: ilflc in their respective communities. In his address Mr. Hodges maintained that the cur- .< rlculurn In our schools is too crowded ; that too much time Is devoted to arithmetic, and yet the pupils are poorly prepared and that *.vlth less time and moro Intense teaching wo would accomplish three times as much. In answer to the question, what part of arithmetic should be taught? he recommended a thorough understand log of the four rudiments: of common fractions, decimal fractions, denominate numbers, one method of teaching Interest, and some percentage. He held that our teachers consume too much time with little things. The discussion was opened by Mr. Mlllor, who repeated the Idea that too much time is given to the study. Prof. Blake thought much of the waste time might be saved by stopping elementary processes, and that a great part of the waste time is due to pressing children forward in the reason of things. The discussion continued some time, and was of much Interest ana prom to toe tep,cu- 3 ers, " ' OTHER XAVTUIW. Six Questions wore In the query box, which were distributed to Misses Giles, Parks, Maynard.Pressly n nil Urillln, and to Messrs. Thomson and Grllfln. There being no further business the house adjourned. Evening Session, The Association metatH.WF. M. President Cork thanked the audience for the interest manifested In the Association and its work, after which we were favoml with somechoicc muse?a solo hy Miss Power, of Due West, and a quartette by members of the choir. WOMAN AS 4N EpiK'ATOR. 1>l'? K?,i f-irlnr t the lecturer for the evening. He addressed the Association on, "NVohian as An Educa- ' I tor." He claimed that woman's position In | society has been fixed by Him who made her, ? and all theories that antagonize this view are 1 to be fought and rt-Jectcd: that no limitation J is wise or proper tliat makes hei' dependent, s l but among our people she Is In her true place j' j when In the school room, where all differ- 1 i ence of opinion disappears when she asserts 1 her right to the | rofe.-slon of her choice. In I trachuj the history of woman, he referred to her lamentable uondillou am^iig ij,e u reeks, | and durjng the Middio Ages, when ecoleslauI llolsm held tho uuil|sj)utcd sway, but notod a ! marked change In her position during the latter part of the Eighteenth and beginning of ' ! the Nineteenth century, and finally located 11 I her transition period In social life during the J period and in the work of Madame Uenlls. 1 The speaker referred to her marvelous sue- 1 j cess in the educational work of the world 11 ( biu specially of ;h'i2 IJniiau'States, citing iin < ' specimens'Miss Edwards?the best authority f I of toddy In Egyptology, and the lamented } Susan B. Mitcnell?first in the department of 1 I Astronomy. He found her field among us to , I be, In the main, the primary school, as It Is ( In the best bunds when in the charge of a 1 ~ - ' -'.4dsSi?2fc?? . Christian woman, and did not hesitate to ascribe the ttnal success of this department to j her wise and Judicious administration. He gave statistics showing her prominence already In the schools of the county and State; Abbeville county, 78 to 46; South Carolina, 1,460 1,108 In her favor, and was wont to explain In part her success on the grounds of her special qualifications for a change of method and introduction of pleasant devices and Innovations in primary work. But of all her qualifications the speaker found the crowning one to be her self-denial. She seeks not the honor that comes from men, but strives all for others and none for self, and of all those whom generations unborn snail call "blessed," none will be nobler than the women In our public schools. The address received the "Well done" of every one in the audience. The President announced the programme for Thursday. There being no further business, after thanking the audience for the kind attention and excellent deportment, the President adfourned the house. SECOND DAY'S WORK. 1UT - CI ^ illuming ocsmuiii The Association met at. 10.30 A. M. August 14th. After prayer by Dr. Grler and music by the choir the minutes were read and corrected. On motion of Prof. Hood the Secretary was relieved of the duty of giving a full synopsis of all the speeches. Tbe questions given out at the last business meeting were called for and, with a few exceptlons.answered: I. I drank the water, or I drunk the water? I drank tbe water is correct. R. S. Grlffln. II. How many pupils can one teacher successfully manage, and what plan should be adopted when tbe number Is too large for one and not large enough for two teaobere? In my opinion tbe number should not exceed twenty. The teacher should be able to have constantly In his mind a copy of the rnlnd of each pupil, and at any ana all times el ve a satisfactory opinion of his progress. When the number Is so great that be Is forced to the system of marking or any artificial aid In making distinctions and grading them, there are too many. If the number Is too great for one, and not enough for two, then one must do tbe best he can unless another can be employed. J. W. Thomson. III. Are the arlthemetlcal text-books now In use, well suited as text-books for use In our public schools? In answer to the question, "Are the arithmetical text-books now In use, well suited as text books for us6 In our public schools?" I would say tbey are, and base my opinion on the following considerations: 1st. My limited experience with one or two, which I suppose are ones most generally used, docs not find any serious fault with them. This experience and opinion refers more especially to Robinson, WniCH IS THE BEST GRAMMAR? 2nd, They have been adopted by the school boards of tbe State or recommended by them to teachers, for use Id tbe schools under tneir supervision. It is safe to presume this was not done without careful examination and comparison with other books on the same subject. I know of no serious dissatisfaction with them among the teachers. They are tbe text books used Tn many schools that are not under tbe control of the State school officials, and which are thus at liberty to use whatever books such persons may believe arp best adapted to the work of Instructing youth. Mrs. M. E. Williams. In answer to the question. "Which Is the best English grammar?" Mr. Reed stated that he was not prepared to say definitely. V. Is It correct to say the hen sets or sits? It is correct to say the hen sits. T. J. Griffin. about blackboards. Mr. J. W. Thomson was next Introduced, and read an excellent paper on "The Blackboard and Its Uses." He favored object lessons, claiming that the eye is the most nalur tu wujf iur luouuvbiiiL tuc pupii. After the reading or the paper Mr. McLees stated that be did not wish to discuss the subject, but only to express his appreciation of the paper, and to state that there are several schools In the county that have no blackboards. Prof, Hood In a short talk spoke of the recent date of blackboards as a part of the school property. He believed It to be greatly beneficial to the student In all departments of instauctlon ; that the curriculum should be reduced before wo can get the best results from the system, and that probably In half the time we could make better scholars with a blackboard than without it. Dr. Grler asked bow many teaohers in the county have no blackboards. Mr. McLees stated that be did not know, but the per centage Is decreasing. By investigation it was round that all the teachers in the Association use blackboards. There being no further remarks. President Dork opened the bouse for a general discussion of English Grammar. Mr. Reed stated that he uses Reed & Kellogg, and tries to teach it as it is intended to }e taught. Mr. Thomson was of the opinion that Reed St Kellogg's grammar gives too mucb attention to the means and thereby loses the obect. President Cork opposed beginning grammar at an earlier ag6 than fourteen. He de:lared himself in favor of Reed & Kellogg's lystem when not carried too far. OTHER MATTERS. No further discussions the President anjounced tbe programme for the afternoon, rhe President appointed Misses Thomas, Maymrd, and Mrs. Williams to assist In the dissuasion of the marking system. Several questions were found In the quesion box and distributed. No further business, the Association adourned. Afternoon Session. The Association met at 3.50 P. M. After 1 lotne misunderstanding on the revision of he Constitution, it was decided by motion of Ur. J. \V. Thomson to begin the regular exerilse of the afternoon. :iIE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OE ^IIE STUDY OF NATURE. Prof. Blake lectured the Association on 'The Educational Value of the Study of Naure." In his nddress Prof. Blake gave us the >est&nd truest methods for educating tbe hree natures of man. He began with gener>' w.%?v>nr1fo r\rt tho friifl notnrn on/1 fthlont. Af ! education. Insisting that it was uot to make a armor, or a doctor or a lawyer, but to make a nan, with all the powers of his Intellect and lis moral nature developed Into a harmouous whole. He then passed to the discussion )f the educational value of tlio suady of naare, holding that nature, In all her phases, . ,vas pre-eminent as a culture study. He ihowed how the study of the natural sciences ironght Into play every faculty of man, tralnng alike the Judgment and the reasoning lacllties, the memory and the Imagination, rhls proposition he enforced by numerous 11ustrations from the various departments of science, In which all the processes qf ytasoung were essential to sucoQ&a. Tne speaker icxt made a speol;;l application ol his subcot to the primary and common school sys- ' em, Insisting that chlldhod and youth Is em* nently the period of observation and memo y, when the souj drinks In the faots of sight, md sense, and touch, and taste. Hence the lementary phenomena of nature should be ' ,aught In every primary school. In contusion he made an earnest protest against jromlsouous novcl-*eading and command:d as a substitute tfr?v volume of nature. ( is more rich In romance, more elevated n poetry, more profound In philosophy, and < 'rotn which no stain or taint of evil ever omes. It was an excellent production, ; ihov/ed ripe thought, and received the undl- ! ntt.ont.lnn of thnftuidionce. Prof. Hood made u short and beautiful talk 1 ifter the reading of the paper, thereby expressing his appreciation of the masterly dls- 1 :ourse. 1 TUE MARKING SYSTEM. I ii,e t>ret.ia6nt then called for remarks cjh , ho marking system. ' Mrs. Williams responded by reading the , oilowing paper: This Is a question that likely concerns evt iry teacher, and whenever brought up /or ills- . sustjion. It elicits ^guoudoal of Interest and tUeniiiin. We aro all eagerly listening for . lome method that will satisfy parents and juardlans, and at the same time lighten the mrdeti on the teacher?for such It Is. A good nnny of us heard a paper of some length j cad at the Teachers' State Association In jrectivlllc ip?st month, on tin* marking sys and to orlticise that as extreme, In so . nuchas It advocated the entire abandon- . lienl of numerical marking, may bring critcisms on myself. However, I could not iul- ? y concur with those views. No one knows , my better than myaelf the labor conuected villi this system, only those who have been i 11 the profession a greater number of years; ind no one would be better pleased to know i bolter plan Bui so far, { catinot conceive >f another that would be likely to give more , leneriil satisfaction. The schools and classes villi which we have to deal, being of limited . lumbers, it is a matter of little Importance vhcther or not we keep a record of class;tanding for our own use?but these marks, >r something as a substitute, must be fur- < . j-v '' ' r ".i '. _ . nlsbed to the patrons, and the numerical system Is best purpose. By fractional parts of can more accurately give the differenTS^B^B distinctions between tbe numbers of a I do not sympathize with the "word sjlB tem," as advocated by some. For Instance. If, as In some schools, from 8 to 9 Is called good, then, If I understand, several pupils may range from 8 to 9 and all be good, yet In reality no two may be on exactly the same footing?Indeed one may be nearly a unit in advance of another. For my part I shall have to advocate the continuance of the nnmerlcal system, until something that meets the demands more fully Is presented. Mrs. M. E. Williams. Miss Thomas was next to report. She advocated the abandonment of the entire system. Her reasons were: 1. Consumption of time. 2. Failure of memory. Prof. Blako gave the Association a short instructlve talk on tbe system. He favored the numerical system. Mr. J. W. Thomson favored the plan of seeing the patrons personally. Mr. Miller spoke in favor of thepresont system. an irishman's answer No further remarks, the President called for tbe answers to questions found In the query box. To the question, is the sentence, "My iatner has no child but I, correct?" I answer, "Who shall decide when doctors disagree ?" J. W. Thomson. ARITHMETIC AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT. The Secretary did not catch In full the question given to W. W. Bradley. It was essentially this: "Should a child begin the study of arithmetic before there is a sufficient mental development*" I answer, No; the reason why, I cannot tell. W.W.Bradley. TEACHING WAR AND HISTORY. The questions banded to me for answer are as follows: 1. What is the best plan of teaching tbe War of Secession? 2. At wha( age should a child begin the study of History? In the limited time I have hadatcommand, no special plan bos suggested Itself to me. This war bears tbe same relation to general history that any other war between members of a common government bears. It differs to us only in the intense Interest our teachers and pupils feel in It, because it so materially changed our political, social and industrial systems. The only difference I can conceive between methods for teaching it, and any other war, is that the causes, beginning, progress, and results of it are better understood by tbe teachers, either In tbe sad experiences of themselves, or sufferings of parents and friends related, until a large number of tbe e vcd ts are almost as familiar to them as they would be 11 tbey had seen and felt it In their own persons. Tbe text can, therefore, be fUl ly and interestingly supplemented by almost any teacher. Who that Is even or a little age, say even thirty, does not remember to have seen the long lines of marching soldiers, and ltmay be, remembers the heavy roar ol guns, and seen the wounded and dead. With their memories and fresh traditions, a class can be held In almost breathless attention. Surely no one could want anything more than Stephen's history, a blackboard, and the inspiration every page Imparls, to teach successfully this period of our history. 2d. In my Judgment a child should begin to read sonae easy history as soon as the prepared readers have been finished. I mean that as soon as a child has learned to read with some small amount of Intelligent comprehension, has gotten the moral teachings of the narratives, fables, allegories, and other prepared and selected pieces, it should pass into easy history. The learning -of reading and facts would thus run parallel. Respectfully submitted, Wm. Hood. On motion of Prof. Hood the report of the Committee on Constitution aud By-Laws was kept over until our next annual meeting. No further business, the Association adjourned. Evening Session, The Association met at 9 P. M. The President stated In his opening remarks the regret of the Association at the absence of the State Superintendent of Education. Col. Rice. The choir favored the Association with some choice music. QUALITIES REQUISITE FOR LEADERSHIP. Mr. W. L. Miller, of the Abbeville Bar, was Introduced sis the lecturer for the evening. Mr. Miller addressed the Association in a pleasant and profitable manner on "Qualities Requisite for Leadership." He maintained that every community has Its leaders, who mould its thought and direct its course. Broad, liberal views, an energetic spirit, oommon-sense and independence of character, the speaker regarded, as Id a high degree essential. He concluded by urging each of the members of the Association to be a leader In his sphere, hewever exalted or however humble it may be. The address was one of sound logic and good thought. RESOLUT IONS OF THANKS. The following resolutions were offered and unanimously auopiea: Resolved, 1. That the thanks of the Association be tendered to the citizens of Green wood for the praiseworthy interest manifested in our meeting, and for the kind and generous hosflltality with which they greeted ua. 2. That our thanks be tendered to the Misses Giles for the use of their hall, and the olose interest manifested in our work. 3. That our thanks be tendered to the Greenwood choir and all visiting friends who took part in the sweet and entertaining music rendered to our Association. 4. That our thanks be tendered to our efficient School Commissioner for the interesting programme prepared for this occasion, ana for the untiring energy exerted in our interest. There being no further business before the t^ouse, the President, after a short talk expressing his entire satisfaction with the general success of the meeting and the great debt or gratitude aue tne citizens 01 ureenwooa, adjourned the Assoolatlon sine die, J, C, CORK, W. C. Bell, President. Secretary, ROLL Ob' NEW MEMBERS AND ALL OLD ONES PRESENT. AnDie Bell, G. C. Hodges, \V. C. Bell, A. R. Jones, M. L. Black. Mamie Llttloton, Prof. J. R. Blake, MamiO Maynardl W. W. Bradloy, Nanpie Major. K. W, Bullook. Rev. \V. T. Mathews, J.P. Buraet, W.L. Miller,. M. SuHle Cason, A. G. Miller, J. C. Cork, Mlna Morrow, Matilda Green, R. G. McLees, Lucy G. Glbert, Lllla B. Neel, Mary Gllos, M. A. Pressly, Persia Giles, A. W. Parks, W. M. Grler, D. D., C. C. Reed, r. J. Grlffln, Mrs. J. A. Rlchey, R.S. Grlffln, J.W.Thomson, Mattle G. Harper. S. Kittle Thomas, Wm. Hood, " Mrs. M. E. Williams, Total 36 Members fttispul.....'..... 26 Full membrshlp 62 Grape Vine Te|eg;rnn>s tv?m the NaHon. Nation*, S. C., Aug. 11,1890. Still we liavo plenty of rain, and cotton looks well. Fodder pulling has begun In the Nation. Don't forget the singing school at Midway, [t begins to-day and will continue about ten Jays. The Rev. Mr. Rogers, pastor of Midway :hurch, will preach there Friday at 1Q A. M. Will also perforin the baptismal service at 11' M. anc} \yili preach a sermon on Baptism In the attergooQ. Mr. Rogers wishes all the) Methodist and otlver denominations to be; present. Mr. John Daniel, of Lowndesvllle, passed! through the Nation Saturday evening en i route for Antrevlllo. Mr. Jamea McAllister is now engaged In i .,-il'l.wr 11, a r (f.? r>? litA'nrann Ibl'ic mw mill of Messrs. UuskIu A: Co. can now supply your lumber wants. Air, L,. C. Clinksoales has Just rtnlshed press Utr his grapeii. He lias over one hundred gal- j on* of Juice, The graveyard at Bell's has been nicely! jlcaned otr. Sheriff Mann came up Friday evening and r1 ittcnded the centennial at Cross I{os,ds Nutur-, lay. : Why don't everyUojy subscribe for thei f*re.is and Hmvter. It is tho best county paper, a thti ola Palmetto State. Now Is a good time to sow them turnips. , Mr. Bass Mann went to Level Land Satur-j1 lay evening, and visited the family of his un.1 le, Mr. Robert Pratt. I1 Mr. C. M. Clinkscales has been shipping rrapes lately. The shipping point is Due ! A'est. Mr. John ParneU, the clover and polite mall i joy. Uftsi gorie to Georgia on a visit. We are glad to sec Troupe on deck again, rroupe Is a whole team any way. 1 Don't forget the picnic at Lowndcsville on lie 10th. Everybody will be there. Mr. John K. Bowen has set. himself uv toa icw buggy. WITQkK ?TOCK. 1 Mit. P. A. Chkatiiam, of Wurrenlon has sxtru Jut beef cuttle tor sale. U Sermoni, noney-AinH^nBNBHHH man The sixty-seventh annual Abbeville District Bible Society the Methodist church on Wednesday^^HnBBBI^H^flf July, 1890, at 11 K. M. Rev. w. M. Grier, D. D., President, In chair. Convened by prayer by the preaideatT^^^^HMH The roll of the Society was called and many of the old members failed to answer. Min- ^^BB| utes of the last meeting were read. Rev. L. F. Beaty, of the Methodist Church, ~ South, preached the annual sermon from the text, "'The Holy Scrlptares which are able to make you wise unto salvation."?2 Tim. 3: 18. A hat collection was taken np, amounting to 811.16. Prof. J. I. McCain delivered the annual ad- >5? dress on the subject, "The Bible Society as a missionary society." . ? BBANCH SOCIETIES. The following reports were received from the Branch Societies: Upon call for membership thirty-flve contributed 81 each. Due West?Delegates, Dr. Itobert La than, R. S. Galloway. Prof! Wm, Hood, -Prof. J. L McCain, Prof. J. F. Lee and Rev. J, N. Young. uouiriouuon jou. vu. Greenville Church?Delegate, Simmons. No contribution. v Lebanon Church?Delegates, S. C. Link, C. v-f| IVRlchey and J. \V. Evans. Contribution Cedar Springs and Long Cane?No delegates.^ :^'.y Annual meeting had failed. \ . ' } Troy?Delegates, W. T. Bradley. Contrlbu- x ^ tlon 819.60. . Greenwood?No report. Contribution $15.00. Xr3 Ninety-Six?No delegate. Report received. Xl Sblloh?Delegates, A. M. Erwln, J. N. Knox and W. C. Bell. Contribution 819.00. Rooky River?E.Calhoun, S.J. Cleckley and SB G. W. Speer. Contribution 84.40. Asbury?Sent report by mall. Contribution MoCormick?Delegates, S. D. Irvln, J. L. Harris. Contribution $22.50. Lowndes vllle, Coronaca, Cokesbury, Donaldsvllle failed to Bend up any report, delegates or contribution. Contribution from Abbeville Presbyterian . j 'v.'iiS church 815.96. ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR THE BIBLE CAUSE. Dr. J. Lowrie Wilson as delegate to the State Convention held In Columbia last February, made his report. He brought to the atten- . J tlou of this Society a request by the State -."^538 Convention, that a collection be taken once In every year In each congregation In this j State for the Bible cause. The following resolution was adopted: That all the pastors of tbla county be requested to take up a collection once a year In each of their congregations for the Bible cause, and that they be requested to send all amounts received to J. F. C. Dul're, Esq., Treasurer of this Society, (The Abbeville District Bible SoDelegate R. S. Galloway also made a report . as a delegate to the State Bible Convention. THE ADOPTION OF BLANKS. The Corresponding Secretary presented to theSoclety the blank forannual reports 01 the Branch Societies, which he was instructed to prepare by last annual meeting ol this Society. The blank wa< adopted. The Society instructed the Corresponding Secretary to send one of these blanks to each defaulting Branch Society and request them to make a report and send up to the Treasurer of the District Auxiliary Society, J. F.C. X& DnPre, any funds they may have on hand for the Bible cause. / THE PEOPLE TO BE FORMALLY INVITED TO ATTEND. . The following resolution was offered by W. ' . 2?a n Uanof Fon inH o H I* oKall VI UWUVVf ouv? uuupwvu . i I1UI IV ouati be the duty of the Corresponding Secretary of this Society, within a reasonable rime before the annual meeting of each year, to communicate with all the ministersof all the denominations In this county, by letter or printed circular, informing them of the date of the annual meeting, and the names of the annual preacher and orator, and requesting them to read such letter or circular to their congregations on the Sunday preceding the annual meeting, and to invite the members of their congregations to attend the annual meeting. REPORTS PROPERLY VOUCHED. The Treasurer and Librarian read bis annual report. Referred to a committee consisting of J. A. Smith and W. L. Miller, who reported same to be correct and properly vouched. IN MEMORY OF A. B. WARDLAW AND JAMES BOYCE. The committee reported the following minute to the memory of A. B. Wardlaw, deco&sod * JResolved 1, That In the death of Andrew Bowie Wardlaw the State has lost a valued citizen, this community a useful member, the church a faithful officer and adviser In her councils, and this Society a Vice-President always interested in its welfare and advancemeot. 2. That a page In the minute book of this Society be Inscribed with thedateof his birth, election as Vice-President, and of his death. 3. That a copy of this memorial and resolutions be furnished by the Secretary to his -**' {J widow an<^ family. The committee also reported a minute to the memory of Rev. James Boyce, D. D. NEW LIFE MEMBERS. On motion of J. F. C. DuPre one hundred and fifty dollars of the funds on hand were directed to be deposited with the American Bl Die society on book account, and one hundred and twenty dollars be donated to the same Society. The Society ordered that the 8120 donated be used to make Pro? J. R. Blake, Dr. Robert Lathan, Prof. J. W.Thomson and J. A, Smith life members of the Ataerioan Bible Society. STATE CONVENTION TO BE INVITED. On motion it was resolved that the delegates to the next meeting of the State Bible Convention be instructed to invite the Convention to hold its annual meeting in 1892 at Abbeville Court House. THANKS?ORATORS. The thanksof tbls Society was cordially tendered to Rev. L. P. Beaty, annual preacher, and Prof. J. I. McCain for the learned, Interesting and instructive sermon and address delivered lor the Society this morning. Rey. \V. H. Hanckleof the Episcopal church was elected principal and Rev. T. w. Sloan alternate preachor at the annual meeting of this Society in 1S91, Prof, J. W. Thomson was elected pnnoipal orator and W. C. Bell alter uate at the same meeting. EXCUSES?NEW OFFICERS. ' Judge J. S. Cotbran, W. F. Pearson, J. T. Parks and Dr. J. D. Neel, Directors, rendered excuses for absence from this meeting of tbo Society, whlob were sustained. Prof. Kennedy was also excused. The following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year: President?W. M. Grier, D. D. Vice-Presidents?J. S.Cotbran.S. McGowan, H. T. Sloan, Joseph L. Pressly and C. A. C. Waller. Directors?Rev. W. F. Pearson, J. T. Parks, J. P. Kennedy, J. D. Neel, K. F. Bradley, Chan. Evans. \Y. 11. Parker, Wm. Hood, J. Lowrle WU ok, W. T. Matthews, S. D. Irvln and J. VV. Huckabee. vlfaS Librarian and Treasurer?J. F. U. DuPre. Corresponding Secretary?L. W. White. Recording Seorotary?L. W. Perriu. Meeting adjourned with prayer by the Itev. J. Lowrle Wilson, D. D. tireemrooil Personal*, Grekswood, S. C., August 18, isau, Lawn tennis is all the go here. The Methodists are carrying oo a protrnoied meeting at Tranquil chUTob. Miss Lizzie (Jleuni&f Newberry, is vlsltluMrs. Robert Gllllunji. r> Anmrnio r.mrnn nf Atlanta. Is Oil visit to relatives in town. Mi\l>uPre Calhoun returned Saturday from a pleasant trip to Cleveland .Springs, N. C. Quite a crowd of visitors wore Id town last week, attending tho Teaohors Convention. Miss Marie Power, of J>ue West, and Miss Alice Logan, of Atlanta, arc visiting Miss Mia Calhoun, Little Mtvry earaeon the 11th of August to stay ?n Indefinite time with Mrs. Syfan. U. Adger Calhoun and ehildron ar? spending a few dajs at Willlamston, Mr. Mathews proacheil a very tiuo sermon Sunday.morning on predestination. We ar? proud ot our pastor, he will compare with any. Miss Dessie Whetstone, who has been visiting at Due West and McCormick has returned home Mr. Hulaml Calhoun is the happiest man to town. Its a boy. Mr. Henry Rice, of Ninety-Six, spent Suaday In town. We are glad to know that Mrs. iionner is * convalescing. Mr. Frank Calhoun will leave in a lew days [or Augusta, Uu? K.