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The Press and Banner A. BBEVILLE . S.C. ^f-Published every Wednesday at ?2 a year in advance. Wednesday, July 1, 1891. Tbe Reform Administration. The Reform administration went Into of. lice pledged to various reforms. New four per cent, bonds were to take the place of six per cent, bonds which were then a few points above par. Result, the sixes are six per cent below par. We were 10 nave an economical auminis-1 * tratton. Result, a large sutn has been expended on Clemson College. The State has been deprived of $2,000 a Jweek?phosphate royalty?and to save a great Increase of taxation, uDjust and iniquitous levies are to be made upon the Railroads and other corporations to cover the extravagances or increased expenditures, and to make good the idiotic stoppage of the phosphate royalty. The new administration pledged Itself against "free passes'' and promised to keep out of entangling alliances with the great railroad corporations. Result, the Governor admits that he goes careering around the State on Pass No. 1. and it Is said that other members of the Reform administration are doing the exact thing for which the preceding administration was denounced. The State Board of Examiners and Mr. Thackston have an ugly atlair on band between them, which gt?es very near to the danger line of official corruption. The penitentiary management has created a public scandal for improperly feeding the I helpless convicts. The Reform administration having failed to conduct the affairs of State in a manner so as to command the reepect and approval of the free and untrammelled newspapers oi the State, the Governor admits to have invited certain leaders in the "Dominant Element" to meet him, and devise ways and means by which "organs" could be started In Columbia and In the country disti*4/*tc ichlnh urnnlH onHnrcp f hoi p &r*hf>niPK. and manufacture public sentiment. The expense of publishing these "organs'' it was thought, could be taken from the public treasury by forcing all legal advertising to be done in the columns of there obscure and unprincipled "organs." The matter of Mr. Thackston's, together wtth the official support of "organs," Is ou u par with the corruptioii^of (the Republicans, and any attempt on the part of the adminis' tration to establish a venal press whereby public opinion might be controlled, would stink In the nostrils of every decent citizen of South Carolina. During tbe campaign the Charleston World, we believe without a single exception, supported, endorsed, or advocated every measure which the Reform administration advo cated, and urged the election of each and ? every one of the Reform candidates. Result' the Reform candidates got the offices, and now they have turn their backs on their chief supporter and defender, and shower the favors on other newspapers, to which, by every sense of honor and fair dealing, the World Is Justly entitled. The history of that paper aud the experience of other newspapers should teach all other newspapers the folly of tleiug too tightly to the fortunes of any politician. With a record like this In six months, what may we reasonably expect, in eighteen months? If the best citizeus who supported and endorsed the candidacy of the Reform administration are not heartily ashamed ol the conduct of their leaders, then we will be very much disappointed. The bare proposition to muzzle the press of the State by legalized enactments would be enough to disgrace the Government In the eyes of all decent and liberty-loving people. The Trouble With Mr. Fife. The Evangelist, Mr. Fife, has been the cause of trouble In Greensboro, N.C., the account of which will be found Interesting and painful to true Christians. Without attempting to apportion the >?lnmp think that the rentier will acree with us lu expressing great regret ut tbc occurrence. For some reason, unaccountable to us, the evangelist, too often exclies dissensions nnd bitter personul feelings among the member* of local churches. feTbe Prince of Peace himself during his sojourn on earth, we believe denounced nobody except those who assumed to bo better than the rest. He was kindly to the erring, and reproved those who were severe in their judgment against the wayward. The distinguishing glory of the Christian religion is, that it was uot established at the point of tbe sword nor did it get a foothold at the cannon's mouth, but its beauty and sweetness, Its purity and loving kindness, with Its respect fortbe rights of others,established It Id the hearts of the people, who have ever found her ways pleasantness and her paths peace. The history of other religions furnish a record of bloody conflicts, but not so with the religion of the followers of the l'rince of Peace. Then, why Is it that Evangelists are sooften the cause of strife? Our Saviour embittered none of his followers. He sought by persuasive measures, and appeals to the hearts of the people, to win them to him. He came to save the lost, but now itsuems that the Evangelists seek to bulldoze the timid, and to ruin the courageous by vituperation. The cause of Christianity must sutler where one part of the community is arrayed against another, as it must now be in Greensboro, N. C. Speaking for the Press and Banner we want no Evangelist! to come to Abbeville, if he must sow the seeds ol dissension, and would embitter the heart of any one agninst any neighbor. ?> When a community falls out and fltflit about religion they bring discredit upon themselves, and do incalculable harm to the best inter ests of Christianity, while besmirching the good name of the ch urch to which they helong. Greensboro Is now stirred to its depths. Only a few weeks ago the town of Chester was wild In its fury. Not long ago citizens of AuguBtawere denounced from alleged pul pits of the Christian religion. Recently the city of Columbia had the eyes of the State turned upon her because of allegations of existing evils at the Capital City. One Evangelist found it necessary to whip a citizen of Texas at a Ha 11 road depot. If such fusses and excitements do not militate against the Christian religion we are very much mistaken. Let us have peace, and if evangelists can't learn to respect the rights of others, then they ought to cease to be stirrers up of stlfe. What's the Matter With Our ItontlM? We notice that the South Cajolina Brown bonds are quoted at 97 with six months accrued Interest, equivalent to !M for the bonds without accrued interest. Does this mean that our four per. cents will go far below that figure ? It would seem so. If we are correct in this, what Is to become of the State when her six per. cent bonds mature? The Reform Administration Is under promise to float the new four per. cents at par, but how is this to be done when her six per cents aro below par? ? I have a lot of W. E. Blanchard & Co's. Gents Congress Shoes on hand that cost $1.05 in Boston, that I will sell for 75 cents a pair not warrented. I also have a lot of other Shoes warranted to be as represented, that I will sell for cost & coinage for the cash. G. A. Douglass. The Political Mwlliitf at tirecuwood. It will be noticed that the officers of tliej Alliance have ordered a public political meeting at Greenwood on Thursday, the 9th, instant. As the expounder of the tenets of a secret organization, the speaker frotn a distance may be all right, and as such expounder of secret doctrines and secret doings it may make no diflerence as to his character, his pollticial affiliations, his objects, or his aims, but when an unknown and uncertified stranger comes amongst us from the land of the enemy to discuss political questions which involve our welfare, we agree with our correspondent who utters a word of warning in this issue of the Press and Banner. The Northwest has never been the political ally of the South, and the South to-day owes less to the Northwestern than to the New England States. As u-p in times nnjst. lookpd with distrust upon strangers who came amongst us from the North, 60 we should look at these Northwestern emissaries who come here for no better purpose thau that of creating dissensions amongst our people, the result of which would break up the Democratic party. The chances are ten to one that this Alliance Lecturer at home is a Republican, pure and simple, lie knows perfectly well that he would receive neither the respect nor the confidence of this people if ho came arrayed In his true colors, but wearing the Alliance uniform which shields his enmity to Democratic doctrine, must he be welcomed to the Democratic fold ? and will the people gladly shut their eyes, open their mouths, and eagerly swallow his damnable Western political doctrines? The majority of this people talk glibly of Alliance principles, all of which principles in themselves may be most excellent, and we would not pretend to deny that they are wholesome aud good. But the Alliance claims to be non-political, when It is true that nlnetenths of all the socalled Alliance speeches that we have heard are political, ami political only. They are in advocacy of principles which were formulated at .Saint Louis, or Ocala, Florida. In our opinion no good can come to the South from Saint Louis, and he who would break up the political associations and affiliations of our forefathers, and tear loose from the party which has served us in the past, and wiiich is our only hope for the future, is the victim of a hallucination, upon whom a grave responsibility wi 11 rest. Nobody doubts the honesty and sincerity o! our Alliance as Ions us our owa men lead it. But when that organization goes off into politics, and sends to the land of our natural born political enemies?from which no friend has even came?for its orators and expounders of political faith, we must look with fear aud distrust for the safety of the country. The people of this country have no other safety than in tlie Democratic fold. He who is deceived by this Republican offshoot, commonly called the Third Parts-?and for which political infant the Alliance is expected to act as wet-nurse?has failed tollnvestlgate the real facts of the case. He who goes into the Third Party turns his back on the party, which has a history, and which will live in the hearts of the people, when the Third Party craze has been forgotten. Can this Northwestern emissary and Becret advocate of strange doctrines, induce our people to desert their political allies, and renounce the true Democratic principles for the trick of an enemy? The Due West Commencement. As is his custom the editor of Press and Hannerwent to the commencement at Due West last week which always takes place on the last Wednesday and Thursday in June. 1 I1U vUlll Illt-li LCill LIJ L 111 111 ill/ llittll in llic most notable event which takes place In Abbeville County, and is always a source of much pleasure to everybody. Every intelligent citizeu of Abbeville County experiences a feeling of more or less pride in having such excellent institutions. The addresses, the music, tlie congregation of refined and intelligent people, all combine to make the occasion one of pleasure and benefit. There Is no place on the face of the globe where visitors are treated with more consideration, and they can go nowhere where they will ineet the same homelike cordial greeting. The Colleges srem to be in a most nourishing condition. Their students gave substantial evidences of proficiency, and the whole outlook was one of progress and prosperity. Erskine College is to have u uew and elegant structure of imposing appearand, including the best architectural designs for beauty and usefulness. The new structure is to be built beside the old building, which is to be utilized and made part of the new col lege building. The old Lindsay Hull Is to be takcirdown. Alter having served for forty years Its day of usefulness is past. The Com mencements will hereafter bo held in thehall of the college building, on the ground floor. The Influence of the Due West Col leges cannot be computed In words or figures, but their influence for good Is co-extensive with the bounds of the country. Their influence upon our own people Is great, though there are yet many persons who seem not. to realize the excellence of these Institutions. Having, as we have, Colleges which are not lnfe. rior to the Colleges of any County or State, it seems that more of our own people should give their sons and daughters the benefit ot the superior advantages of such good Institutions. Let every father and mother consider well the responsibility which they take lu allowing their sons and daughters to grow up without a good education when such colleges are almost at their doors. In returning to Due West the editor of the Press and Banner, like every other man who eoes there, always meets old frleuds and ac quaiutance. who are never met elsewhere, and many of the citizens of the town are the friends of our boyhood. Of course," then, we have feelings and emotions on entering that tow n that are not awakened anywhere else. Long ago, when this editor was a boy of tender years his parents sent him to the printing office at Due West and hence he became Identified with the place and all that pertains to the welfare of all her Institutions. That intercut has never flagged, but has Increased with the succeeding years, until he looks upon those old hills, with a feeling of veneration, while his lovo for the people never ceases. Hon. EHIn CS. (iraydon'M Railroad Pass?The Way He Got II. Hon. Ellis G. Graydon, when a member of the Legislature, refused to accept a free pass over the C. & G., railroad for the reason that at some time, he might be embsrrassect in his vote, if he owned a ticket . Mr. Graydon does not think it wrong for others to accept the free pass, if they do not themselves think it wrong. Kvery man Is the best Judge in his own case. Since the last campaign was fought principally on the free pass question, aad since f3swnt*nrtt* Tillman nmnintlv nccAnlAil MKiw? l'ass No. 1," the people all over the State seem to be taking some Interest in the subject of free pauses. For this reason, vre would be glad to hear expression from every member of the last Legislature from Abbeville county who refused to ride on free passes, and we would also bo glad to hear from members of the Reform Legislature who have refused railroad courtesiss or free rides. Speak out, gentlemen. It will make interesting reading. If you have the pass or got free rldos, say bo. If you paid your fare, Bay so. It will be curious to know how much more patriotic tiie Reform Legislature is than was the "bamboozled and debauched" Legislature. Great reduction in colored Dress (joods at W. E. Bella. ABBEVILLE'S JIM - ?? DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT IN THE BEST OF FEMALE INSTITUTIONS. Able EMnyit ? The Finest Mimic ? Beautiful Women?Snperb Sped* Af Aw#? Thn ?Y lo-hoei nperAPM or Merit. On Tuesday evening, June 23, the graduating essays of the younn ladies of the Female College were read in Schmidt Hall of the Female College. An overflowing audience assembled to witness the occasion. The building could not near accommodate the crowd. Prof. Bonner welcomed the presence of so many frienus In a few words. He then announced the following program, which was taken up and closely followed: The exercises opened with a spirited chorus sung by the school. Miss Bessie Barron, of Yorkvllle, S. C., read the llrst essay. Had a good one and read It well. An instrumental followed, which was well rendered and Miss Lena Booker, of Donalds, a lady of decided ability as a writer rend an excellent essay on "Mosaics." Mr. J. K. Edwards and Miss Made Stevenson now chauued the audience with a vocal Duette. Miss Eunice Kosberougb read a splendidly written composition on "Those Uood Old Times." An excellent Instrumental followed and Miss Bertha Walker read a touching composition on "The Siberian Exile System." Miss Macie Stevenson, who has a fine voice followed with a solo "Gondoliera." Miss Maggie Todd, who Is a good writer and pleasant reader gave a composition on "European Wit." A new feature was now introduced in that the Impression of four Reporters on the four great reformers, Savonarola, Luther, Calvin and Wesley, were given the audience In four assays by the following four charming young ladies, Miss Fannie Wallace, Miss Annie Moore. Miss Anna Caldwell and Miss Nannie Derr. These young ladles did so well that we suggest that the Press and Banner make an effort to secure one of them as a reporter. In this way the batchelor editor may be Induced to form a life co-partnership. Miss Alma Brock read in a highly satisfactory manner a good composition on the sub?i nnnint sML" This essay was follow ? ed by a well rendered instrumental quartette, when the beautiful Miss Sulllvuu, In a charming way read an Essay on "Tne Window of the Finite." "American Wit and It6 Exponents." waa a charming e#say read by the pretty Miss Burtie Brlce. 'Die following debate: "Is authority or Reason the Better Guide?" attracted very general interest. Both sides were admirably presented by Miss Ellu Sterling and Miss Laura Urier, respectively. The decision was left with the audience. When that charming songstress, Miss Jennie M. Edwards came upon the stage to sing, "Dear Friends of Youth," the audience began applauding at sight of her. This selection was rendered with great power and pathos. It was roundly applauded at the conclusion. Dr. Edwards with a number of gentlemen members of his choir assisted in the songs of the evening. At the conclusion of this enjoyable occuslon Prof. Bonner announced that Mr. Oliver Johnson had kindly consented to deliver several medals In behalf of the Amellun .Society. Mr. Johnson went upon the stage and Immediately developed the fact that he was a humorist In speaking of no mean degree. The speaker had only been invited at o'clock that evening to award the medals. Mr. Johnson's speech was as happy as we ever heard on a similar occasion and kept the audience in a roar of laughter. He then handed only the following medals: Miss Ruth Cofleld, medal for the best debate in Junior Class. Miss Emma Lai ban, gold medal for best essayist in Sophomore Class. Miss Alice Martin, gold medal for the best reader in Freshman Class. nnunurmTnflwnvm TW PD07TM1? OUlTllllHIUMTlCilU 111 MltmilU!i AN UNCOMMONLY ABLE GRADUATING CLASS. IntereMtiiiK I'lOffrain ? List of Speaker*. On Wednesday morning June 24th the com nenceinent in Krsklue College look place In the grove ol Krskine campus. A neat stand covered with canvass that would seat from one to two hundred persons had been erected. The Blacksburg Hand furnished the music. i)r. Grler asked the Itev. E. P. McClintock to invoke the divine blessing. Mr. A. E. Hell, of North Carolina, then made acapltalspeech, portraying in glowing colors the "Future or brsklne College." There were fourteen young men la the .Senior Class. We heard a good judge say that they spoke more like mature men than any young speakers it hud beeu his privilege to listen to. The young men spoke with force, show lug thorough preparation. The President announced that the Faculty considered litis .Senior Class one of the best that luia ever (tone out from the institution. At the conclusion of the fourteen speeches music intervening between each, a recess of two hours was announced. Wc give the program : Orations: The Future of Krskine College?A. E. P. Bell, Moorrsville, N. C. The Dying Century?A. II. Brlce, Woodwards, S. C, A Source of National Peril?W. 3. Cochrane, Query'b, N. C. Pii|iulnr Government?M. T. Kills, Due West, 8, C. Enthusiasm?J. 1. Grier, Newell, N. C. Conservatism?.1. S. Grier, Griflith's, N.C. Tlie lnde]ictuleiit Voter?H. B. Humbert, PrinceIon, S. C. Nature, a Symbol of Mind?G. G. Parkinson, CV margo, Twin. The Need of a Southern History?3. W. Beid, Steele Cie. k. N. C. Self?a Passion, not a Hobby?J. \V. Reid, Pine ville, N. 0. The Progress of Republicanism?W. L. Rosborough, Albion, 8. C. The Excellency of Law?II. C. Strong, Atoka, Tenn. The Jews?S. A. Wideman, Duo West, S. C. The Concentration of Capital?U. W. Wise, Trenton, S. C. Anniversary Oration?L 1'. Padgett, Columbia Tenn. AFRERHOON. Aituiversnry AdilreN* of lion. L. P. I'adeclt - - Ilaeealaiirente of l?r. Grier. The tirst thing in tiie afternoon was the Anniversary Address by tlie lion. 1,. P. Padgett, of Columbia, Tenn. Mr. Padgett graduated iroui the institution Just 15 years asto today. He is consequently a young man, but ol good presence, has a good mind, a good voice, and delivered u line oration?one that was a great credit to himself and to bis alma mater. Mr. Padgett Is one of the rising young men ol' the south. ADDKK6S OF DR. W. M. GUI Kit. The baccalaureate of the President and the delivery oi Oie diplomas now followed. The address was short, but full of lire?one of the most lorcituI that the eloquent President has ever delivered. We have the promise of a full synopsis mid hope that the readers of the Press and Banner may gel the beuelit of it. WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ? - Lini'Iy Contest in Doclaiimtiouo-Tlie AHHHI. Wednesday ulglit there was a contest in declamation between two members of the Sophomore class, one from each society. Mr. Hobt. Hardeman and Mr. J. it. McCormlc represented respectively the Euphemean and Hie Phllomathean Societies. These young men entered Into the spirit of ther pieces. The committee awarded Die destination to Mr. Hardman,of Georgia. ALUMNI ORATION. The Ilev. J. C. Galloway, of York vllle, S . C. delivered the Alumni address to u fine audience. lie was listened to with marked attention. The speech was about -10 tnlnuUs long. We present a short synopsis of it: The discussion will bo of issues in the present. My subject, "Tho Outlook, and the Duly of Educated Christian Men in View of that Outlook." I will speak of the outlook from the double stand-point of the good und llie evil in it. 1. The hopeful feutures in it. The world Is growing better, and the outlook brighter year by year. 2. Tho discouraging features. Are many many of these. Increasing wealth and Uk perils. Foreign immigration, Socialism and Anarchism, the corruption of our cities und of modern politics. The duty of educated clirlstlau men in view of tills outlook. 1. We must contend for the education ol liie mass of the people. Wo need an ettlcient system of public schools. 2. We must maintain tho supremacy of law, as opposed to private vengeance and mobforce. It disgraces our couuiry, and is murder in the eyes of both human and divine law. It will eventually bring about a war ol races. 3. It Is our duty to lift up our people above the grossness and prevailing low Ideals of our days. "It is belter to bo a true man than merely a millionaire." We must oppose all social and commercial customs that are tolei? ated simply because they all do It. '-Honesty Is the best policy." Let us destroy these false Ideals. They are searing conscience, destroying honor and honesty, making money God, and making human beings grand In the dust of dishonor and shame to worship them. 4. There Is no more Imperative duty required than that we keep unfaltering faith In God and the future of Christianity. I know of no agency save Christianity that can cope with the tide of infidel, pauper and socialistic Immigration. Itisacrislsln our country's history, a day of destiny. But truth Is mighty and will prevail. Let us clothe ourselves In the armour of truth, and with locked shields let us go forward in the strife for God and country. ANNIVERSARY ADDRESS OF THE FEMALE WLLIiliK. The Anniversary address to the graduating class of the Female College was delivered by Col. J. F. J. Caldwell, of Newberry, S. C. The speaker has a distinguished reputation as a writer and a man of intellect. His Bpeech was entertaining and varied. He spiced U occasionally with humor by telling an amuslug anecdote. His'address showed large in-, formation and extensive travel. He is the son of Chancellor Johnson, of Newberry, S. C., and he 16 a graduate of the 8011th Carolina College. THE DELIVERY OK THE DIPLOMAS AND ADDRESS OF PROF. H. E. BONNER. Prof. Bonner now happily addressed the young ladles 01 the graduating class. He spoke of the pleasant, successful year they had spent la the institution this terra. He touchingly alluded to the religious awakening in the Institution and urged upon them the great importance of still traveling In this golden path when they shall have said good oye. He then hauded fourteeu young ladies diplomas. NAMES OF GRADUATES. Miss Bessie Barren, Yorkvllle, S. C. Miss Lena Booker, Donalds, S. C. Miss Eunice Kosboro, Albion, 8. C. Miss Bertha Walker, Sardls, W. C. Miss Maggie Todd, Due \V est, S3. C. Miss Alma Brock, Due \Vest, S. C. Miss Carrie .Sullivan, Due West, S. C. Miss Burtle Brice, Albion, 8. C. Miss Faunie Wallace, Paint Lick, Ky. Miss Annie Moore, Hendersonyllle, S. C. Miss Anna Caldwell, Wellridge, S. C. Miss Nannie Derr, Cowan's Ford, N. C. Miss Ella .Sterling, Woodward, S. C. Miss Laura Grler, Due West, S. C. DELIVERY OF MEDALS. The Rev. F. Y. Pressly, of Abbeville, though on short notice, In a graceful and most appropriate speech delivered the following medals: Instead of offering a medal for scholarship In the Senior the names of all who made a average of 9.5 or more arc regarded a.s distlnirniuhi'ri nrnHflent and so entered In tlie catn b? logue: Miss Buttle Brice, Miss Laura (irier, .Miss Carrie Sullivan, MlssFaunic Wallace, Those who reach !) and. less than U.ii are regarded as proliclent and so entereu In the catalogue: Miss Eile Sterling, Miss Maggie Todii, Miss Butha Walker, Miss Aune Wallace, A gold medal Is offered to any pupil who keeps every rule of the school. Two young ladles have won this medal, MissUosa Wharton and MIssBossle Dominlclc. * A prize was olleretl to the one who made the greatest Improvement in writing. This has been won by Miss Mart Morrow. A medal was offered to the best reader In the Senior class. This will be taken by Miss Faunle Wallace. Miss McDavid offered a medal to her music class?the one who made greatest Improvement. Awarded to Miss Jaule Gordou. Miss Ed wards gives a gold medal to Miss Minnie Devlin lor the greatest Improvement lii her department. Miss Lacy offers a medal to the young lady who stands highest in the Csesar and Latin grammer classes. Awarded to Miss Mamie Cox. Miss Lacy offers a medal to the young lady who stands highest In the Senior and Juulor Latin class. Awarded to Miss Emma Miller. Miss Laoy offers u medal in the two French classes, to the young lady who stands highest. Awarded to Miss Florence Templeton. Mrs. Bonner, the President, had offered a nrizff In nnv vounir lad V who would thorough fy comtuli to memory tbe shorter catechism. Nineteen young ladies did so. Ten of them could not only answer, but coutd ask every question, and then give the answer Dr. Kobt. Lathan in a short, but singularly appropriate address delivered nineteen beautiful bibles to the following young ladles : BIBLE 1'hlZES. Nnmes of those who answered every question In the Catechism : Mamie Cox, Maggie Huey, Delia Burrls, Kate McDuttle, Helen Little, Anna Caldwell, Anna Caldwell, Fannie Yarborough, Mamie Bolick, Annie Wyllo. Names of those who asked and answered questions: Bessie Dominlck, Emma Miller, Kate Neel. Beule Jenkins, Bettle Jenkins, Minnie Wallace, Janle Gordon, J>ella Kirkpatrlck, Ella Sterling, Evangeline Wylie, Annie Keid Kirkpatrlck. This ended another one of the pleasant and successful years of the Due West Female College. Tbe officers feel that it* is one of the very best years In the history of the institufnr th? KPmitlp ft still larger patronuge than It has ever enjoyed. We think that. it ought to have a larger support from Abbeville county. The officers or the Institution have determined to canvass more thoroughly tills county the coming vacation than has been done for Beveral years. THE MOST HEAUTIFUL AND AUTISTIC PICTURES. There was the finest array of pictures on exhibition at the Female College this year than we ever remember to have seen. One hundred and lltty-two choice pieces was the result of the pupils labor this session under the skillful direction of the art teacher, Miss Anna Young. They were the admiration of all whose pleasure it was to see them. ART DEPARTMENT?MISS ANN YOUNG. In the Art Department a medal was offered for the greatest improvement in drawing. This inedal Is awarded to Miss Mamie Bolick ; honorable mention made of the marked Improvement of Miss T. Craig. In the same department another medal was also offered for the greatest Improvement In painting. This medal Ik awarded to Miss Anne Wallace. This young lady was called home a mouth ago by sickness, but her work is still here on exhibition. In this particular department honorable mention is made of the creditable improvement of Miss Hurtle Hrice aud Miss Bessie Domlnlek. THE ALUMNI AL ESSAY. This choice piece of composition was read in excellent voice by t.;apt. w. (J. weuownn, of Abbeville, that popular knight of the Abbeville Bar. Miss Blake has the reputation of being a fine writer and deservedly so. We are glad to say we have the promise ol Its publication in full. LL. U S. The announcement by Dr. Grler that the Hoard of Ersklne College has conferred the title of IAj. D., on Judge McGowan and Prof. Young was particularly gratifying. Their friends rejolcc with them in the bestowal of these honors. A friend of Judge McGowan's immediately telegraphed him at the springs. Well done gentlemen of the Board of Ersklne College. THE SEW COLLEGE 11UILOINU. The Board of Ersklue and the Alumni Association adopted an elegant design drawn by Architect Duson, of Washington, who met with the Board during commencement. The building alone will cost 822,000. It is a beautiful design and will make one of the handsomest college buildings in the State. As soon as the Architects sends on details, specifications and costs of material and kind to be used, the contract will be given out for building and bond required. COLLKdE DISTINCTIONS.?FRESHMAN CLASS, W. A. lllakely, Distinguished Proficient. M. D. Sullivan, Proficient. .IlfNIOIt CLASS. D. P. It. Helk, Proficient. K.Chlsolm, Proficient. J. G. Dale, Proficient. J. K. Phillips, Distinguished Proficient. J. C, Held. Distinguished Proficient. It. L. Robinson, Proficient. ]i. M. Sullivan. Proficient. SKNIOK C LASS. A. II. Mrlce. Dlsllhguished Proficient. \V. K. Cocliran, Proficient. J. T. Kills, Proficient. J. S. Grler, Distinguished Proficient. J. .1. Grier, Proiitleut. G. G. Parkenson, Distinguished Proficient, S. W. Held, Proficient. J. \V. Held, Distinguished Proficient. H. C. Strong, Proficient. KKOEl'TION AT THE KKMAI.K COLLEGE. We ran down and took a bird's eye view of the reception at the Female College, Thursday night. The young ladies and young men were having a fine social party. You could hoar the busy hum of voices lor hundreds of v'ltvlc Tho rinrlnr nnH hullo nf llio pmIIpcp wore thrown open, aflordlng nil ample theater for this pleasant enjoyment. This entertainment closed this year's commencement. The year's record Is made up, and It oloses ;wlth the unpnrullcl record of every young lady and every young man of the two Colleges a member ol the church. K.M.G. Pumhan's "shred coconnul" is a nice des ?ert. Put up In convenient size packages, and guaranteed Iresh and pure. A Mi for It at \V. Joel Smith A Sous. um li' ? DEMANDS OF THE TIMES; OR, DEMANDS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY AS RELATING TO THE UNITED STATES. Alumnae Essay Before the Amellan Literary Society of the Due West Female College, by Jllw I.eonn Blake June 35, 1891. The moBt casual observer ol' transpiring events cannot but be impressed with the responsibility tiiAt rests upon the people of America to-day, and stand In wonder at the signs and demands of the times. From the very nature of our Rjpubllcan government, that which affects Its interests as a whole, affects equally those ol the millionaire and the humblest peasant. Individual votes make up the great power which concentrates the welfare of American citizenship into a representative body, and the history of this growing republic is made and authorized by the votes of its people. Few other nations seem so responsible for their destinies as this mighty gem of the ocean with its wonderful achievements and grand possibilities. This age is the grandest of all ages. It Is rich In Invention and development. The locomotive that flies across this broad continent In a few days is about to be supplanted by the alr-shlp on which we may mount up as on eagle's wings and travel with the fleetness of a bird. The genius of man has brought down the artillery of the clouds and caused the message to be.carrled by the flash of lightning. To-day, on every side, we arc thrilled by the mighty roar of the waterfall attuned to its thousands of spindles, while the power of steatu Is wielding the great lever that lifts the commercial world. These are among the many heralds of American success, and progress Is tha watchword that intoxicates the age with t he alluring prospects and possibilities of the future. The history of to-day will not shock the world with another famous "march to the sea," but recount the rapid strides of prosperity,?the history of a country blossoming in the waste places, and which stands as a monument to Industry. 8he has more ships oh t ha oana t h <1 n anu nl hot* itntinii n nH hpr AT* pons indicate a more prosperous future. Scarce lialf a century will roll around when she may be Joined with Canada and Mexico who.se Interests go hand in hand with hers, and not until she feels her pulse vibrating from every North American shore, will she be content. Her railways are the arteries which transmit life to the ends of her borders, while the systems of communication bring her close to the outside world. America to-day is the youngest and richest of all nations; and, while she Is viewed with Jealous surprise by the commercial world, yet there is something radically wrong in her government which stands on the alert at the demands of Wall Street while ten thousand people, according to the board of health, die annually from starvation in the city of New York. Money is the mighty king at whose feet Its humble subjects are gathering aud fortifying against the demands of Justice und the appeals of tlie needy. Vast money combinations and trusts are overriding public opinion, threatening the power of law, and seriously endangering the welfare of American homes. The Idea of bondage is revolting to America whose freedom has been dearly bought, yet the producers, who form the ma^es, are under a greater bondage Imposed by the capitalists of to-day, than England ever imposed by the Stamp Act. Consolidated wealth is restless In the hands of a few whose legalized gambling Is protected at the cost of the poor and needy whose only protection is a government which is the prey of spoilsmen and contention of partisans. Who can foretell the future of this mighty republic with her increasing wealth, which at the dictation or a small minority, is towering higher and higher above the poverty that stalks beneath! The price of freedom from this existing evil Is vigilance and energy on the part of every Individual whose vote expresses his choice ; and not until we have an educated public sentiment, will the freedom be obtained. There are great public questions agitating our country to-day, and the Imminent battle is between a just public sentiment and the power of money combinations. Where the Individual citizen does not prosper, the country is not upon a firm basis, and from the light of history, the time will come when the people will rise iu wrath and avenge the oppression. Moral education is the means which can decide the Issue In favor of the right, and not until Its scope Is extended from the Atlautlc to the Pacific, from the Lakes to the Gulf, will the victory be won. Oor government has been corrupted by men elected to representative positions through the Ignorance of the people; thus It becomes an oppressor rather than a protector from existing evils. It costs thousands of dollars to adjust the Indian troubles of the West, which Is the result of our own people unjustly Invading their meagre rights. They have been driven from their humble abodes by the cruel hands of monopolists; yet there is a growing Interest In religion among their various tribes, and ttie voice of duty Is sounding throughout the Union bidding us rise to the urgent demands of Justice and mercy. The boast of the Nihilist and Anarchist, the baneful influence of the Papist and Communist, are threatening the loundation of Church and Wfulo u*h 11p (.hit rrmrltipr mol> AXultK alODE the highway. To whom must we look to preserve the sanctity of our glorious inheritance but to the typical American?the champion! of the future? J America, with her growing Industries, Is the receptacle for theoutcasts of every clime ?fugitives from Justice Hnd fire-brands to society; hence the Inviting attractions which yearly increase her population, is the power which endangers her interests and threatens the welfare ot her homes. The foreign element Is gaining a numerical strength in the political world, while society is absorbing Its contaminating influence. New Orleans lias recently been aroused by the Infamous Matia, and the safety of her citizens imperiled. Surely the signs of the times bespeak an Impending crisis. Never were the demands of society greater than at the present day; and it remains for the present generation to lay the chief corner stone on which shall stand the social fabric of the future. Shall we who enjoy the privilege of living in this enlightened age prove recreant to the duties confronting us? Now, even to day, Is the time for exertion and for exhibiting every virtue that shal! exalt to Its true position the social standard with its motto high above the assaults of the world. Education is the motive power which if rightly aimed, is to move the world to viel?'? flnnnp rlainniulB II.- Hie ODUOrtUllltleh which surround us demand It. Our own Palmetto State has reason to be proud of her past record. Indeed she can he found in the front rank of the great army that Is conquering Ignorance and superstition ; and when the smoke of the conflict shall have rolled away, among the trophies thai shall tell the story will be the record of our beloved Institution?the Due West Female College. She has done well, and every true Amcllan to-day can point to her with pride as the fountain from which flowed the gracious Influences of Instructors whose memories we cheerlsh, and whose examples are legacies worthy of our highest appreciation. While this and similar Institutions are as stars adorning our southern sky, yet I here remains greater Institutions to be established which shall arm our girls with a still higher and more practical education with which to meet the demands of the times. We watch with interest the effort that South Carolina Is making to enlarge the sphere of study for her girls, and believe the day is even dawning upon success. She is planning'for the location and erection of a Female Industrial College, and such an institution may be the nucleus of a noble work which will equip them for pleasant and lucrative positions. There is a growing tendency among the girls of to-day to| live useful lives, ana thoy are realizing that their mission consists not In being mere butterflies of fashion, or tinkling ornaments of society. It is conceded by some that the tendency of such an Institution would be to reach out after the unattainable and to overstep the bounds of her natural sphere. lie it Jar from us to advocate a new field o( labor for woman, but that she may realize that her sphere Is circumscribed only by tne nearest duty that lies in her pathway . and that her highest dignity lies in doing well what her hands IInd to do. The day is passed for her to be content with a superficial knowledge of a limited curriculum which left her satisfied with a passive Indifference to what she mielit acouire. Whenever the Stales take her education in hand and donate to Hint purpose as liberally as tliey have done for their sons, then they may expect to see a greater work accomplished; and with the refining intluences of a thorough education, the daughters of our land will wield an Influence throughout Its bounds which will gov em tne ballot box at home and leave the tueu to pay the polls. The past has been made Illustrious by the long-onduring courage of our beloved ancestry, and many a noble mother has passed through the vicissitudes of war, and tnough the way was dark and lonely at her desolated home, she hitH gained victories uo less renowned than the warrior. It Is not woman's province to enter the arena ol public life, or, like Joun of Arc, to buckle on the armor ol war and march to the music of musketry, yet she has battles to be fought and victories to be won. Upon her Influence hntigs the fu- ' ture of society and existence of goverments. She around the fireside Is laying the founda- < tlon of civil and religious liberty, and the i times demand that she hoist the flag of truth and love?the flag of a true woman's heart? and around It rally the chivalry and nobili- 1 ty of our land. In our own enlightened J - - ' V, v: v America wc find the advocates of woman's suffrage clamoring at the doors oi the Legislative halls fur mcot:niilon of equal rights. Who does not admire the character of the wife of Bismarck when the Illustrious Chancellor of Germany ascribes to her the praise of his success and greatness! Who docs not reverence the memory of the mother of John Q,nincy Adams when he gratefully acknowledges that all he had attulued was due to her! Many of the world's Philanthropists, Philosophers, and Statesmen, point to the Influence of their christian homes as the source from which they received inspiration to live noble lives. The present generation is where we must look for their successors and aroimd us we expect the succeeding presidents and great men of the luture. South Carolina looks to the youth of to day for her future Calhoun and McDuffle, Georgia for the Stephens and Grady, and the Union for her Washington. The tendencies of the age are different from those in the age of our forefathers, and the responsibility Increases with the enlightenment which surrounds us. The literature of the day Is the Journal crowded with the proceedings of the business world, or a recountai of the criminal deeds of n restless people. Facts are condensed tosuch a degree that the j'outh of today is left without excuse for Ignorance, while the ambitious have but to n-ach forward and obtain a practical education from tbe rich provisions of the age. Amid the privileges we enjoy, and the blessings we expect, there lurks beneath the signs of an impending revolution dawning with the close of the Nineteenth Century. We, the Alumnaeof the Due West Female College, and every other daughter of this broad land, have a part to perform In the groat conflict that Is nearlng the crisis. "Woman's future is yet uncertain, with its widening fields extending beyond sight;" and, as she grows less content with tbe beaten paths of the past, she stands In the dawn of an uncertain day. Liberal education is the daystar which can dispel the clouds that gather over "the land we love," and sound the keynote to a higher sphere of usefulness. Nothing she can ever obtain from the classic lore will suffice for the neglect of her capacity of heart, |"whose sentiments," says Voltaire, "are worthy all the reasonings of men." Gladstone has said, "Woman is the most perfect when the most womanly." Surely his experience has taught him wisdom, and In his vast field of activity and usefulness, he traces back the re?ultof his life to the first great cause, the Influence of home. Let us bide our time: watch and wait, until with universal acclamation, we may greet the bright daystar with its steady light reflected from every North American bome. Since we last assembled in this classic place, a beacon light which shed its glory upon our common cause has gone out. Alas! your sighs too clearly Indicate a vacant chair in our midst. Yes, our beloved Susie Noble Calhoun Is no more! Though lost to us on earth, she still lives In all things glorious. extends from the Atlantic to tbo plains of Mexico, was once the proud clalmnantofa noble woman whose zeal In the glorious cause of rescuing souls rested not until she had reached the Egyptian shore, and the wave which her brief life started in that foreign land may roll and roll until the entire dark continent may feel the effect To-day we huve a still greater cuuse to rejoice when we contemplate the christian ardor and magnanimity of three more noble young women who are about to enlist under the glorious banner of the cross and carry the elad tidings to the benighted heathen. Who docs nut catch tbo inspiration of such examples ! Who would not be proud to own an Alma .Mater who had, representatives advocating its common cause on distant shores ! Let us, likewise, rise as brilliant lights to society, reflecting Its elevating Influences until woman shall have conquered the world with the power of education, the shield of faith, the breastplate of love, and remain a woman still. Then haste on thy Journey, oh, glorious day! When Truth Bball exult o'er her merited sway: E'en now through the vision of hope wo behold The dawn of thy glory whose half Is not told. Each mortal who lives in this glorious age Has cares to encounter and battles to wage ; The brave in the warfare alone will remain To bear off the laurels, the crowu to ol>taln. Then who to enlist 'neath this flag would refrnln With truth ns its emblem without any stain ; The weak may despair, the skeptic deride, But Wisdom declares the approuch of the tide. Its wave runy be long ere it covers our shore, And hopes which confront us delude as ol yore: The Golden Age flourished when Rome figured well, Yet, valo in her glory, she staggered and fell. Then be not content to sit Idle down And wait for the faithful to bring thee the crown: I The breeze which surrounds us has biddings for all Then work in the conflict lest we rise and fall. RAILROAD PROJECT. ? + A Great Iron Highway Born at Mount Carniel. We had a call last Saturday from Rev. W. A. Gaines who Is enthusiastic over the prospect of building a great railroad along the route Indicated in the following resolutions which he rtquested us to coppy, and hand to the Medium. We had seeo the resolutions In some ol the papers along the proposed line and Mr. Gaines exhibited quite a uumber of other newspapers which had given attention to the matter. He said it was no intention on his part or on the part of the friends of the enterprise to ignore the Abbeville papers. At a meeting of the citizens of Abbeville and Ander#on counties, S. C., on tlie 10th Inst., the following action was taken: "W e, citizens of Mount Carmel und vicinity, South Carolina, appreciating the great advantage of railroad facilities, hereby adopt the following resolutions: "Resolved, First, the we earnestly urge the organization of a railroad and transportation company to be chartered from Tampa, Florida, byway of Uupont, Eastman, Mllledgevllle, Washington, Ga., Abbeville, Greenville, S. C., to Ashevllle, N. C. or even further north; said company to build new lines, arrange with existing linen and equip with rolling stock to best advantage. "Itesolved. 2ud. That a committee of eleven members be hereby appointed to correspond with all parties on the proposed line with a view to organization. Committee as follows: \V. A. Gaines, M. C. Stanton, \V. L. Miller, J. L. Covin, Win. Klley, T. G. Baker, W. W. Hoard, P. A. Covin. G. Cade, Win. McNeill and J. \V. Morrah. "Resolved, 3rd. That all newspapers in towns along the proposed line be requested to publish these resolutions. Wm. Riley, Chairman. "W. W'. Heard, Secretary." DEATH OF MRS. HAWTHORN. A Frieml Pny* a Benutlful Tribute to the Memory or a Beloved Woman. Died, ut her home, near Duo West, June 17, 1801, Mrs. John P. Hawthorn, aged Z\ years a months and 10 days. The subject of the above notice was the daughter ol the late 11. Drayton Nance. The deceased was born near Cross Hill, Laurens, Co. 8. C\, where her parents then lived. When 14 years of age she professed faith in Christ, and united with the Greenville Presbyterian church, She graduated at the Due Wesl Female College at an early age. Here she was mil Led in marriage to Mr. John 1*. Hnwth.rn. They settled near Due Wesl, where she livid a Utile over six years. Soon after her marriage, she united by letter with tiie A. It. Presbyterian church. She at once showed to us that no drone had been admitted. As a member ol the church we found her faithful, active, zealous. As a christian, so far as man can Judge, she was devout, earnest, cheerful, humble, charitable, As a woman, she was intelligent, kind, unassuming. As a daughter, obedient, kind, aflecilonate. As u wife, devoted and self-sacrificing. The years her home was among us, she endeared herself to the whole community. In bad health forsome years she was severely ill for only a few weeks. Her death was sudden? though expected, she was perfectly resigned to tne Master's will. Her death was a shock, and cast a g'.oom upou the whole community. Taken away so early in life, we feel her loss more seuslbly. To husband, mother, utwi/utin iiiiu nimcis, t;ui ucai n *\/?%?? sympathy. Her time of rest hud come. Hut liush, my soul, nor dare repine ! The lime my Lord appoints is best; While here, to do his will be mine. And his to tlx my time of rest. A Fill END. REDUCED BATES. + \ Itarc flinnce to ?oo<l Alliance Hoctrine from file Lnutl ol' l'olltieal KneuileM. Reduced rates have been secured on railroads \ for all who wish to attend the big Alliance meetlug at Greenwood on the 9th of July. A meeting of the Alliance will be held at 10 o'clock that day, at which addresses will be made by prominent members of the order, md the National Lecturer, Willetts, of Kansas, will deliver a public address at 12 o'clock M. A hearty welcome Is extended to nil. : The very beat 4-1 bleached homespun that < waHever ottered at8 cents can be found at W. I?. Bella. ' ! TiiiiulPs "j vi PUBLIC MARK OF RESPECT. ILLUSTRIOUS CITIZENS HONOBED AT HOME. The Trn?tee? of Eraklne College COB* fer their Honor on Life Long Friend* of that Institution. The Trusses of Erskine College to the past have not been prodigal with their honors, and at their recent meeting only two degrees were conferred. In recognition of the eminent ability, the distinguished public services, the unimpeachable private character, and life-long friendship of two of Abbeville's most beloved citizens they conferred the degree of LL. D. on Prof. J. N. Young, of Due West, aud Judge Samuel McGowan.of Abbeville. These gentlemen are worthy of the honors, nnd the Trustees of Ersklne College honored themselves In honoring them. They have been steadfast friends of the Institution for a 11 le-tlme, and at no time haa their fidelity to Its best interests been questioned. But friendship alone does not make any man worthy of College degrees. If It did they would be of little value and would carry with them but a dwarfed idea of their real significance. They would be but little esteemed by the citizen and only sightly regarded by the public. To show with what care the Board of Trustees distributes her honors, it would be only necessary to say that in the history of the College the degree of Doctor of Laws has been conferred on only two others than Drs. Young and McGowan. It will thus be seen that such honors are rare, and they are never conferred except for eminent public services. Another remarkable thing about the conferring of this degree by Ersklne College Is the fact, that it has been given to well-known citizens of the county In which the College la loca'ed, thus establishing an exception to the proverb that "a prophet is not without honor, save in his own country." The long and faithful services of these greatly honored citizens make them suitable persons to receive this mark of public esteem, and its expression by their neighbors la grateful not only to the recipients of this honor, but to the friends ot each. Honors being often conferred upon persons living at great distances by colleges which hear nothing of the personal jealousies and know nothing of the every day life of him whom they would hoL-or. Dr. J. N. Young and Dr. Sam uel McGowari have special reason to be proud of the fact thattheirlllustrious public services so far oversowed every thing else. that'the Board with one accord, with great earnestness, and with entire unamlnlty of sentiment, conferred their houors upon their nearest neighbors. THE ANNOUNCEMENT. In announcing the action of the Board of Trustees last Wednesday morning, before the beginning of the College Commencement exercises, President Grier said: The Board of Trustees or Erskine College at Its meeting on yesterday conferred the degree LL. D. on two uien who ore wvll-known and greatly honored throughout this entire section?one of them a minister of the gospel, the other an euilnont lawyer and judge. I am sure this community will heartily endorse the Board In its action conferring this degree on Prof. J. N. Young and Judge Samnel McGowan. OUTBURST OF APPLAUSE. The announcement called lorth a spontaneous outburst of applause from the audience, and,as lar as we nave heard, every expretslon has been one of approval and gratification at the action of tbe Board In bestowlug deserved honors upon those who were worthy to receive tbem, and who will wear them gracefully. DR. YOUNG. Dr. John N.Young is odc of the best known preachers and teachers In the Associate Be(AHma/4 DuaoKotorlon QvnnH n f thfi Sinn t h He was one of the original founders of the College, more than fifty years ago. and helped to organize and lay the foundations lor the great institution which has grown ap in our sister town, and whose existence has not only reflected honor on Abbeville county, while exercising a softening, educating and refining Influence upon all of her people, but has been a great tower of strength to tbe Church, whose preachers and leading members have been educated within her balls. \ At the time of the organization of Erslclne College, the existence of denominational colleges was an experiment. Dr. Young, with others, led the way and established Ersit I tie College, and thus it was that the smallest and least known of all the religious denominations was the first to rear a college for f tbe education of their youth, and for tbe teaching and indoctrinating of the peculiar tenets of that division of the Protestant Church which has exercised a wonderful influence for good wherever they have established churches or sent missionaries to preach the gospel. . The first among tbe organizers he was the last to quit the scrvlce of the institution, which now occupies so promluent a place in the history of education in Sonth Carolina. He held the chair of Mathematics and Astronomy, which he resigned only some ten years aijo. When the College was endowed he was elected Treasurer of the Endowment fund, and his remarkable good Judgment and fidelity In the management of the money gave satisfaction, until be turned over the financial management of tbe institution to annilmr without, huvinc loaf. a. dollar bv hlaown management. Dr. Young lias been always conservative and kind In heart, while maintaining tbe letter.ind the cplrit of his conscientious convictions. During all the years through which rhe has passed, he has ever preserved the evenness of his temper, and has never tailed to take a philosophical view of the changing conditions. lu no single Instance has be lost bight of his conscience or lessened his desire to do the right under any and every circumstance. Before the church and tbe world be stands to-day, after eighty years of sojourn with u?, an upright man-a Christian without blame and without reproach. His worth und Ills character make him a worthy recipient of liraklne's highest honors. dr. McaoWAK. Dr.Samuel McUowau. like his friend and contemporary, Dr. John N. Young, possesses the public confidence and respect to a mark* ed degree. Though their lives and their labors have ueeu in cuiiurcni iicium ui upoiumcoot jen each has achieved great success and each may now enjoy the fruition of a life well spent, while receiving the well earned honors or their countrymen. l)r. McGowan was born In I.aureus county, October 9.1819, and. consequently, is now well advanced in his seventy-second year. He was a student 01 the Greenwood Academy, and in 1841 was graduated from the South Carolina College, receiving the second honor ol his class. He was admitted to the Bar in 1842, and localcd at Abbeville. In the Mexican war he look active part and acquitted himself with distinction. Returning to Abbeville alter the war with Mexico, He practiced law. In 1850 be was elected to the Legislature, and continued to hold the place until tie went Into the Confederate war. He wiis elected Colonel of the 14th B.C. Regiment, and was afterward promoted to Brigadier General, iu both of which positions he distinguished himself for all those qualities which reflect honor upon the soldier and the ofiicer. Since the war I)r. .McGowan has taken an active Interest in all matters which pertained to the public welllare, and he has held public position a grueler part of the time. He was electcd to the first Legislature under the Provisional Governor, and was a member of the State Convention which auopieu me ordinance 01 session,nuu uu mery occasion tils conduct lias hud the endorsement of l he people. In 187'J he was elected Associate Justice on (heSupreme bench,and in that position, as In every other that he has held, he has come up to the full measure of usefulness and has never disappointed the people. Whether in scaling the walls of Mexico or in meeting the enemy on the battle fields of Virginia, l)r. AlcUowan was always in the forefront winning laurels for ills own brow, while reflecting honor upon the land of his nativity. No matter whether he was in Legislative halls or 011 the hustings, he has been ever the same honest, conscientious and outspoken Carolinian. Whether at the bar or on the Bench, he has ever been the able lawyer and the learned Jurist. Whether In contact with friend or foe he has been brave and honorable. In all the relations of life he has been true and steadfast, aud his unceasing aim has been for the highest standards and the bestachlevincntH. Having ui'un u goou irieuu 01 r.r?Hiue iw more Ilian forty years, anil having at times rendered valuable services to the College which he loves so well, he is doubly proud of the fact that his home College has seen tit to conler upon him this, the crowning honor of his life. The people of Abbeville appreciate Ersklne's recognition of the merit of their most distinguished and best beloved citizen,and extends L-ongrutulation to l)ue West because of a similar recognition of the dlstlngnlHhed services Of their own beloved worthy patriarch, l>r..Iohn X. Young. May the Doctors have many years yet to live. Cow peas! cow peas! Call and get wha you want. 1'. Rosenberg tfc Co. Keep cool! Buy one of our nice summer Jouts and Vests. I'. Hose a berg <k Co. tl. New Mlllluery for the summer trade Just ejelved at W. E. Bell. j