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: ? LOCAL' NEWS. "~ " THURSDAY, JANUARY 3. " Another marriage occurs In the city this ^(^urrft^)^ehlng; ; The matrimonial fever Isstill prevailing Un every section of the County. Emancipation Day was not celebrated by lour colored population on Tuesday. . "\ :Pay what you owe the printer and ? begin"" the new.year with. a clean. con? science. \i . r ? I C?h:Jas;tu -Orr." of Greenville, and G. >C.'Featheratonr^E are in t ithe city. - . Remember, the tax books will certainly close on the 15th inst Pay up and avoid "v the penalty. 7t Missr Grace Cochran, of Walhalla, has been spending several days in the city ; 'with relatives. ?? The manyjfrlends of Mr. 8. W. Wilkes, . of Atlanta, were glad to see him in the ?^ty last weekr . " .'? . v^-Ti.e^City Supply Ordinance is. published T::-lt^^week.:':Everyi resident of the city 'iBhonldread'it. ; Onr young townsman, Guy H?cker, left ~ the rity Tuesday for Columbia to enter the State University. , illslst^ P' Keys,:bf Darlington, came to his old home io spend Christmas. He . looks hale and hearty. " > V ; Up to the 24th December tbe total cotton V receipts in Anderson for this season amount to 14,750bales. :> ;Mias, Mellella. McAflams, a charming ' *: and popular young lady of Due West, is. visiting relatives in the city. Mr.R.-Y.H. Nance has resigned, from ?: the police force and Mr. Will Bailey has - .been'electetf his successor. ', ? .?' v : y^The first Quarterly Conference^ for Pen-i " dleton Circuit will be held at Willis Chapel next Saturday and Sunday. The weather is too fickle for any use. day it is freezing or raining, and the g3|j?tt'i8 ?s balmy as Spring." ;'v '<; Prot J.: - Scott Murray, of the Sonth Carolina University, spent the Christmas \ holidays with his parents in this city. ^ The^Hn^ * will meet this (Thursday) evening, at 7 ? o'clock. All of the members are urged to 'Vattahd. I iv'^Thle^Clty^lCoiincal^ John E. ; Bwaxsale, Esq., City Clerk and Treasurer ^toysucjj^ who has ^?reaignea^;-.t; -;;VT" - We' gladly addr the York Jfoioyriw, a new; Sonth Carolina journal, to our ex change list. It is ably edited by W. L ^^CcDbnald.: ' - ' .-y ; ? * . Quite a number of our young men spent the Christmas holidays away from home, visiting their favorito girl or some other TfeUow's jrirL ; " Col.: J. A Hoyt and family; of Green . yillei spent last week in the city withrel ^??ye^iThey are"alw?ya welcomed visi i"'tors.to; Anderson. - ' \ ^'y^'-l - Married, in WilliamBton, on January W&t't1889; by" Rev^Gv Mi Rogers, Mr. M. D. " Kinard, and Miss M. M. Barnett, all of ' Anderson ! County:: Mr. John L. Arnold, of Athensr Ga., has ? been spending the past two weeks in the city with his parents. He is just re? covering from an attack of fever. ?x : Married, on December 23rd, at the resl vdence of the bride's father, by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. J. V. Hammond and Miss M. >E.#wen,all of Anderson County. ? ? I Marriedion December 23rd, 1883, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. J. B. Allison and Miss M E. Davenport, all of Anderson County. Married, on Tuesday, December 25,1888, at tho residence of the bride's father, by ?BevvSi C. Ugon^ Mr. T>.; A. Yeargin and Miss Ida Outz, all of- Anderson County. f^Married, at TownvUIe^: on Thursday, ; ^scomber 20tb, 1888f by B^y.T. C..L?gon, ^Mr/J^^W?: McDonald^ Of Oeonee County, and Miss T. J. Grant, of Anderson Coun '?ty-'.-.-.:: ? . \ & 1 Miss Lucia. Patrick came home from ti?^reenville Female College to spend :tbe holidays. She was accompanied by; her friends, Misses Emma and Sallie Ed Awards. - .*;-. ? . I^Oarlybung friends Sam'i^A. Daniels, of Daxliogton, S. O, and Frank McGee, of Tocooa.Ga., apent the. holidays in the city with their parents. Both are doing well in their adopted homes, ? Mau^ed,;at the residence of the bride's :&theri: Mr. J. T. Stuckey, on Thursday, sDebeinber 13, 1888, by Rev. H. M. Allen, Mr; AjbortlS. Bowie and Miss Leora Steckey, all. of Anderson County. Married, in tbis city, at the residence of the officiating minister, on Thursday, //^ecember 20,1888, by Rev. J. S. Murray, ? Mr. B. M. Mitchell and. Mrs. Cyprianna . Mitchell, both of Anderson County. Married, on Tuesday morning, Decem ^vlMBr 25,1888, at the residence of the bride's father, in Anderson, by Rev. D. E. Frier eon, D. DM Mr. George. Kay, of Pelzer, and Mhffl Nannie Lewis, of this city. Married, on December 20ih, 1888, at the reaidenca of the bride's grand-father, .^Oi^^jK^UUams, by Rev. D. Weston Hiott, Mr. C. B. MoCown and Miss. Fan? nie Carwile, all of Anderson County. ': ' The bosineaa men of the City all report . a fine Christmas trade,'In fact, the entire season np to thi3 time.' This is easily ac? counted for by the fact that our merchants Sj^goods thst will demand patronage. The : .Columbia JBegistar, of December 23rd, says i "L. A. Abercromble, a white convict from Anderson, sentenced to one year for larceny, made his escape yester? day morning while at work on the canal." 0 Mr. Carter Scott, of Walker County, Ala., Is visiting relatives and friends In this his native County. Mr. Scott moved West aboot thirty-eight years ago, and 1 this is his first visit back to his old home. Married, on December 26, by Rev. J, Walter DIekson, Mr. Wm. A. Bolt and Miss T. A. Stevenson. Also, by the same, on December.27th, Mr. Geo. W. Gaines and Miss Sallie Bolt. All of Anderson ^County. '? There will be a Tournament at Pierce* town on to-morrow (Friday), to which the public are invited.to attend. A number of expert riders will participate in the '-Tournament, which will be an enjoyable occasion. "Swearing orT" time is now at hand. - Usually new year's day is the time for turning over new leaves and making resolves to leave off bad habits, audit is hoped ail so made hereafter will be faith folly kept. i .Onr former young townsman, Julian Fast, of Atlanta, spent Christmas with ' nil parents in Anderson, and while here paid the Intelligences a pleasant call. He is looking well, and is doing well in . his adopted home. The nnlon Sunday School will open again *?Haynief3 School House, four miles south of the city, neit Sunday afternoon and Will be heid,WIiar,y every Snnday;after ncon in the future at balf-past2 o'clock. . Each and every ? person who feels an interest in the work is invited ta be .C^moifv '= ? 0' ? ?^^MBIII I . Rev. W. E. Klag, of Broadaway Town? ship, has rented his plantation and will in a few drys move into the city. He will occupy Mr. C. C. Langston's cottage, on Hampton street. Anderson has room for many more such citizens. Invitation!* are out to the wantage of Mr. Thomas H. Brock and Miss Lizzie C. Wing, two of Hohea Path's most popular young "people - The ceremony will take I place in the Honea P ith Baptist Church on Wednesday.evening. 9 h inst. Mr. E W. Byrum, of Wise County, Texas,-arrived in thi city last week on a visit to his uid Imme and relatives. He I says there is ho pluce like old Anderson ; that he can find more pleasure here in one I week than he can in Texas in a whole year. I Next. Monday is Salesday. No doubt I there will be a large crowd of people in the city. We hops, if any of onr delin? quent subscribers are in the city, they will not forget to. call and settle their I accounts or make some arrangements to do so. j Peter Simpson, colored, who lives near Providence Camp Ground, has left at our office something that is out of the regular I order of things. It consists of three po? tatoes, all of them growing from one vine, two of which are red yams and the other a white yam. Who can explain it? We would direct espp^al attention to I the advertisement of the liamston Fe? male College. The Sprit, o session begins I.4th February. Thore tano better Female College in the . State, and if you have a I .daughter to educate, write to Dr. Lander, I get his terms and learn of his methods. . M When you visit Greenville ? be sure to make your headquarters at the Exchange Hotel, which still maintains its reputa I tioa as being one of the best hotels in the State. Capt. White, the genial landlord, makes his guests feel perfectly at home, I and entertains them in the best of style. . Married, on Sunday morning, December 23rd, 1888, at the residence of the bride's I father, by Rev. B. Hayes, Mr. .T. M. Garrett and Mb? H. Welborn.. Also, by the I same, at his residence, on Thursday, I December 27th, Mr. Robert B. Finly and. I Miss Lula Jones. All of Anderson Conn fy. Twenty-seven bales of cotton were burned on the ground near the depot at Fendleton on the 24th nit. The cotton be? longed to S. M. Inman & Co., of Toccoa, I Georgia. There was no loss to the rail? road company. The fire is supposed to have caught from a spark from a passing engine. I .S. N.. Carpenter, Esq., editor of theiEI I berton (Ga) Qazede, paid us a pleasant .call a few days ago. Mr. Carpenter is a native of Anderson Coanty, and in his rypunger days was a typo in the Intelm qsscf.b office. He is how one of" Elber I ton's leading lawyers, and pnblisbes a good paper. I Dr. W".' K. Sharp, of Townyille, had his barn and stable burned: last Saturday night. He saved his live stock, but all of his fodder and hay were destroyed. It is About a year ago the Doctor lost his gin .believed to be the work of an incendiary, and saw mill by fire, and a year preceding I that he lost his dwelling house. I: .Miss Lilly Scott, of .Charlotte, N. C? who has been spending the past two weeks I in the city visiting the Misses Bewley, refoj [ turned home last Saturday, her departnre being regretted by a host of admirers and friends. Several of our young men are already trying to hunt np an excuse to visit Charlotte in the near future. The following officers have been elected to servo Barnett Lodge, A. F. M., for the ensuing year: J. Jameson, W. M.;'J. d :Boggs, 8. W.; R. P. Jameson, J, W.; D. H. Hammond, Treas.; J. 0. Owens, Sec.; J; P. Traynum, S. D.; E^ A; Durham,. J. ; D. This makes the twentieth year that Col. Jameaon has served as Master of the Lodge. . - Miss Leize Whltner, who was injured in the recent wreck on the Air Line Rail? road, near Toccoa, has recovered suffi? ciently to ride out on the streets. Her friends have been very am'ious about her recovery, and they are delighted to know new that her injuries will not disable her for life, and that she will soon be in her usual health; Our derer young ; friend, Jas. D. Camp? bell, one of the efficient reporters for. the Nashville, . Tenn., American, spent the Christmas holidays with his parents in &la tounty, and was in the city last Thursday. Anderson County has never sent out a more^ excellent or worthy yonng man, and it is always a pleasure to us to meet him. A painful and sad tragedy occurred in Greenville Tuesday night. Miss Fannie Heldman, the only daughter of Mr. George Heldman, of that city, committed suicide by throwing herself into the river which runs through the city, and from which her body was not rescued until life had become extinct Her mind bad been deranged for several months past. The world's week of prayer begins Jan? uary 6. The following are the topics for the week-: Monday?For Thanksgiving and; Confession. Tuesday?For Holy Spirit. Wednesday?For the Family and the Church. Taursday?For Reforms. Friday-^-For Missions. Saturday?For Nations. Notice will be given from the pulpits on Sunday of the hours of meeting and other appointments. An exchange says: Never intentionally wound the feelings of anybody. The good opinion of the world is the very best kind you can have, and the more the better. The man or woman who says he or she doesn't care a pin what the world thinks or say 8, gives utterance to what they know is absolutely false. We do care, and it is well we do; and those are gravely mis? taken who say they do not. ? In our time we have received a number of handsome presents, but we have never received one that is more highly appre? ciated than the beautiful gold-headed cane presented to ns on Christmas eve by the clerks in thejmsiness houses of the city. We return onr sincere thanks to the young gentlemen, and at the same time assure them they will never hurt the feelings of an editor by oaneing him in that style. Little Nellie was in a store Christmas ?feve with her mother, and she was greatly pleased with the array of dolls. "Mam? ma," she said, "I want a baby." "Very well, Nellie,'' replied her mother, "you shall have one;" and Nellie soon had a doll in her arms, but she was not satisfied, and still hung about the doll display. Finally, half in fear and half in hope, she whispered, "Mamma, I'd like to have twins." Chrismas passed off very pleasantly in Anderson. With the exception of Wednes* day, the weather throughout the whole week was most delightful. Christmas Day was like a lovely spring day. All' bnBiness was suspended during Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the week was devoted to feaating and quiet enjoyment. The yonng men of the city had a brilliant fantastic ride Christmas Day, and their grotesque appearance afforded much amusement. There was not much rowdyism or drinking during tho holidays, and nothing occurred in the city to mar tho pleasures of the week. The year of 1888 is past and we are now entering a new year, fraught with new du? ties and new responsibilities. The Intel? ligencer wishes its many readers a hap? py and prosperous new year. May the errors of the year that has passed be avoided and its successes be Improved in that which is to come. We bad a pleasant call last Saturday from Mr. J. L. Gassaway, of Kaufman County; Texas, who, with his wife, is now visiting his parents and other relatives in this Connty. Mr. Gassaway left Ander? son County about twelve years ago and settled in Texas, where he hassince resided. He is a farmer, and success has crowned his efforts in bis adopted heme. His visit back to his old home is a pleasure to him? self, as well as to Sis many old friends and relatives. The young people of the Storeville sec? tion will have an entertainment at the Cars well Institute next Tuesday evening, for the purpose of raising money to buy an organ for Yarennes Church. The enter? tainment will consist of instrumental and vocal music, stump speeches, etc.. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged. The doors will be opened at G o'clock and the entertainment will begin at 7 o'clock. We bespeak for the young people a liberal patronage. Anderson is called upon to mourn the loss of another young man in the death of Mr. Edward Murphy, who died at his home in this city on Thursday morning, December 20th, after a long illness of con? sumption.. Mr. Murphy was about 21 years of age, and was the eldest son of the late Mr. F. M. Murphy. He was a young man of steady habits and upright charac? ter, and gave promise of being a good cit zan. His remains were interred in the Baptist cemetery, Rev. A. A. Marshall conducting the funeral services. The advertisement of the Perkins Manu? facturing Co., of Augusta, Ga., appears in another column, to which we invite your attention. This Company are manufac? turers of and dealersin.'doors, sash, blind?, lumber, Bhingles and other building mate? rials, and is one of the largest factories of its kind in the South. They are perfectly reliable, and all orders entrusted to them will be promptly filled, at the lowest prices. If you contemplate building, be eure to write to'them, for estimates on your material.' ? Southern Christian Advocate: "Mrs. A, T. D?nlap, South Carolina's latest contribu? tion to the Methodism of the Pacific Coast, has already identified herself with the Church work of her adopted home. She gives an interesting account in the'Pacific Methodist of the organization of a 'Christian Endeavor-Society' at Carpentaria, and expresses herself as much pleased with California, her work and her people. We hope California will deal kindly with the children of the Palmetto State who have found homes in her borders. We have made some valuable contributions to her working force in the bods and daughters we have sent her." One of the largest and most enterpris? ing firms in our city is that of E. W. Brown & Sons.' They opened out the 1st of last October, and their business to 1st of this month reached far beyond their expectations. They have done well. Their friends have Btuck to them, and they ask us to thank them' all. With such encouragement, they have started the New Tear by completely filling their two store-rooms with plantation supplies ?car load3 of molasses, flour, bacon, plows and plow stocks, dry goods, &o. They _ also handle standard fertilizers. Give them a call before buying. They are prepared to furnish whatever you need at reasonable prices. \ The Augusta Chronicle, of the 24th De? cember, contained the following: "A seri? ous difficulty occurred between Mr. Joe Bennett and Mr. A. T. Moss near the car shed yesterday afternoon at about four o'clock. It is stated that-Mr. Moss was standing between the shed and Lamberl'B bar when Mr. Bennett approached and struck him in the face with a beer or soda water bottle. The bottle crushed into fragments -and cut the left side of Mr. Moss' face very seriously. Mr. Moss has -been in Augusta only a short time, coming here from Anderson, S. C. Mr. Bonnet is an ' ex-engineer of the Georgia railroad. The difficulty between the two men is said to have resulted from a fight which the two had about two weeks before." List of letters remaining in the Post .office for the week ending January 2: Mrs. Anderson, Rev. Dr. A. F. Beard, James Blan, Elbert Bert, Joe Car by, James Cherey; Miss Susie' Dicsoh, Mi6S Bell Gaines, James Hanes, Mrs. Sarah Harri? son, Miss Mary E. Holmes, Avery Jeans, P. J. Johnson, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, Mrs. Ellen Jones, Mrs. Johnson and Jurden, M?s. Annie McCoy, Miss Julia McDaniel, Miss Dora Morris, Mr. L. Y. Moore, T. L. More, Miss Lizzie Pear man, Elbert Pat? terson, Charles Rosemond, J. P. Shaw, Santa Clause, Miss Lizzie Smith, Mrs. Simon. Thompson, D. O. Watkins, Jessie Whltner, Sarah A. Wardlaw, J. D. Wells Annie Wooden, Will Alright, T. O. Bry-' son, Rev. J. M. Brown, Sallie G. Ckam bles, Wm. Pope, Millie Slgons, Miss Annie Swlogson, Clark Wbitner, The Walhalla Courier, of December 20ih, contained' the following notice of the death of a former resident of Anderson: "We regret to annoucethe death, on Tues? day morning, the 18th instant, of Mrs. Fannie Hay Kemper, wife of General Del Kempeiy at their residence in Walhalla. Mrs. Kemper came to our town from Anderson, S. C, in the early fall past, with her husband, who had been elected President of Adger College, in declining health and grief-stricken by reason of the death of their eldest daughter, which oc? curred some time last spring, and from which she seemed never to have recovered, and continued declining until last Tuesday night, when she grew -much worse and continued almost unconscious to the time of her death. The funeral services were held this (Wednesday)' morning at 10 o'clock, in the Presbyterian Church, by the pastor. Rev. J. E. Fogarlie, after which her remains were laid to rest in the town cemetery. We extend the sympathies of our town and community to General Kem? per and his bereaved ones in their great affliction. * Our neighboring little town, Belton, never fails to get np an interesting pro? gramme of amusements for the Christmas* holidays, and last week was no exception to the rule. On Christmas night the "Little Gleaners," a society composed of the children of the Baptist Church, gave a most interesting entertainment, and on the night following the Belton Dramatic Club rendered "The Last Loaf and "Jumbo Jn.m," both interesting plays. On Friday night following the young men of the town gave a minstrel performance, which was highly enjoyed. It was our pleasure to be present at the entertainment on Wednes? day night. The weather was very diFa greeable, but despite this fact, the company was greeted by an intelligent and appre? ciative audience, and every person present felt repaid for their trouble in coming out to see the entertainment. The characters in both plays were sustained by Messrs. J. T. Cox, W. E. Campbell, G. E. McGeCj I. W. Cox, W. J. Moorebead, J. M. King and Misses Bessie Stradley, Eva Stringer, Lula McGee, and Ida Blgby, all of whom ac? quitted themselves in a very creditable manner. Belton should he proud of her amateurs. file*' Piles' Itching Pile* Symptons?Moisture; intense itching and stinging; most all night; worse by scratching. If allowed to continuo tumors form, which often bleed and ulcerate, be? coming very sore. Swayne's Ointment stops (|)6 itchjog and bleeding, heals la? ceration, and in most cases removes the tumors. At druggists, or by mail, for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne Son, Philadelphia.' J. H. Yon Hasseln insures all kinds of property, including country stores and gips, in good companies at lowest rates. ' A Brilliant Wedding. On Wednesday.evening, December 19lb, Mr. W. H. Frierson and Miss Nellie Bew , ley, both-of this city, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, the ceremony being performed in the Baptist Church by Rev. D. K. Frierson, D. D., assisted by Rev. A. A.Marshall. The rostrum and wall back of the pulpit was tastefully decorated. The ceremony took, place a few minut6s after 8 o'clock, bnt long before that hour the Church was crowded to its utmost seating capacity by the ' friends and acquaintances of the popular couple. Mrs. L. M. Ayer presided at the organ, and as she rendered the wedding march, the ushers, Messrs. C. 8. Sullivan, Engene McGee, R. C. Webb and J. W. Quattlebanm, entered the Church fol? lowed by the following couples in the order named: Miss Nellie Towera and Mi. Albert W. Kay. Miss Kate Bewley and Dr. Burgess. Miss Mirabelle Fant and Mr. T. S. Crayton, Jr. Miss Janie Gordon and Mr. J. W. Mat tison. Miss Lilly Scott, of Charlotte, N. C, and Mr. R. C. Cunningham. Miss Nellie Hoyt, of Greenville, and Jadge W. F. Cox. . Miss Hat tie Frierson, of Laurens, at.d Mr. D. Wyatt Aiken, of Cokesbury. Miss Luta Bewley and Mr. R. Ethan Frierson. Then came the bridal couple, who took their position under an arch of ever? greens. The ceremony was a very sim? ple but impressive one. The groom is Anderson County's pop [ nlar and efficient Treasurer, while the bride is one of our sweetest and most charming young ladies. The couple merit the warm congratulations which they received. Laying tho Comer-Stone of the New Hotel. For several weeks past the leading topic of conversation in the city has been the laying of the corner-stone of the new hotel. Extensive preparations had been made for the ocoasion, and when the sun dawned bright and clear last Thursday morning, the day set apart for the event, every person who felt any interest in the exercises was happy. Outside of the visiting members from the several Masonic Lodges in the Coun? ty, the occasion did not attract many strangers to the city, but the city folks, both male and female, turned out well, and the exercises were witnessed by quite a crowd. About 12 o'clock a special communica? tion of the Grand Lodge of A. F. M. of South Carolina was opened in the Lodge Room of Hiram Lodge, with the following, officers: R. F. Dlvver, Grand Master. 0. E. Sawyer, as Deputy Grand Master. B. F. 8hirley, as Senior Grand Warden. J. N. Yandiver, as Junior Grand War? den. D. W. Hiott, Grand Chaplain. J. J. Gilmer, as Grand Treasurer. J. E. Breazeale, as Grand Secretary. R. S. Poroher and J. W. Prevost, as Senior Grand Deacons. Joshua Jameson and N. J, Newell, as Junior Grand Deacons. J. C. Watkins and J. A. McLesky, as Grand Stewards. J. B. Lewis, as Grand Marshal. G. F. Tolly, Grand Pursuivant. J. L.-Bryan, as Grand Tyler. There were present about one hundred members (from the following Lodges: Hiram, Pendleton, Belton, Williamston, Furman, Herman, Piercetuwu and Town ville. - rlhe Grand Lodge was opened in the E. A. Degree, after which the body was formed in a procession, with J. B. Lewis as Grand Marshal, and T. F. Hill as As? sistant Grand Marshal, -and marched to the site of the new hotel. When the col? umn halted, the command was given to open ranks, and the. Grand Marshall, with drawn sword, marched down the line and escorted the Grand Master through the column of Masons to the platform near the corner-stone. In the meantime the Y. A. C. Band rendered a lively air, at the conclusion of which the Grand Master commanded silence by one rap of his gavel. On the platform was stationed an organ and a choir of good voices. As soon as silence reigned, the choir sang the ode, "When earth's foun? dation''first was laid." The corner stone was then raised up by three gradual mo? tions by means of a device erected for the purpose. After a most impressive and able prayer by the Grand Chaplain, D. W. .Hiott,' the Grand Secretary, J. E.' Brea? zeale, Esq., read the following list of arti? cles to be deposited in the corner-stone : One package containing photographs of President and Mrs. Cleveland, J. A. Hoyt and W. W. Humphreys, Past Grand Masters, R. F. Dlvver, Grand Mas? ter, R. S. Hill, W. M.'of Hiram Lodge, F. T. W?hlte, President Hotel Company, J. D. Maxwell and R. R. Todd, Commit? tee on Deposits. . Personal cards of Fred. B. Maxwell, J. H. Von Hasseln, A. S. Todd, R. R. Todd, R. E. Ligon, J. D. Maxwell, J. J. Norris and Baptist Courier. Letter heads of the various merchants and business men of the city. Official register of the Patrick Military Institute of Anderson, Boll of officers and members of the Fire Department. Roll of Palmetto Riflemen. Roster of State and County Officers and Governor's Staff. Roster of the City Council, police and regular street hands of the city. . Roster of the stockholders and officers of the Anderson Hotel Company. Roster of the stockholders and officers of the Anderson Building and Loan Asso? ciation and a copy of the Constitution. Historical sketch of the Palmetto Rifle-? men in the late war. Sketch of the prominent men of the County. Silver spoon deposited by R. E. Ligon, with his name and date. Three specimens of Confederate money $100, $50 and $20. Report of finances pf the city of Ander? son. " Report and sketch of National Bank of Anderson, Sketches of Chicora Savings Bank, Pel zer, S. C, Anderson Oil and Fertilizer Company, Piedmont Cotton Mill, Pel zer Cotton Mill, Pendleton Manufacturing Company, Anderson Board of Trade, An? derson Cotton Bayers' Association, Manu? facturing interests of city in general, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Bap? tist and Catholic Churches and the col? ored Churches. .Blank checks of People's National Bank, of Greenville, and National Bank of Anderson. Admission tickets to Augusta National Exposition and to tho 20th Annual State Fair, Columbia, S. O. United States 2-cent postage stamp Sample of paper on which (be Con iederr ate bonds were printed. - List of the officers and members of the following organizations: Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., Furman Lodge, No. 170, A. F. M., Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. M., Wynne Council; No. 4, R. & 8. M., Anderson Lodge; No. 290, K. of H., Orr Lodge, No. 5, A. O. U. W. By-laws of Hiram Lodge, No. 03, A. F. M. Constitution and general laws of the K. of H., and of the A. O. U. W. By-laws of the Independent ? Hook and Ladder Company of Anderson. Roster of the business houses and of the schools of the city. Copi03 of the Afew? and Courier of Decem? ber 12th and IStb, containing proceedings of the Grand Lodge, A. F. M. Copy of the Anderson Intelligencer of December 20th, and copy of the Ander? son Journal of December 19th. Roster of the newspapers of Anderson, with names of editors and publishers. Relic of hard times; sheet of Confeder? ate note paper. Card of G. M. Tolly,. Foreman of the Independent Hook and Ladder Company. Five cent nlokel'by J.'B. MoQee. Official foster of the officers, Commit? tees, etc., of the Grand Lodge, A F. M., of South Carolina. Card of R. C. Cunningham. Record of the oldest man, oldest male resident and youngest male resident qf Anderson, and tho last marriage and the last death occurring in the city, as fol? lows : Oldest man, ' Mr. J. B. Skelton; oldest male resident, Mr. J, F. Wilson ; youngest male resident, William John Cornelius O'Donnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donnell; the marriage of Mr. W. H. Frierson and Miss Nellie Bewley, and the death of Mr. Edwqrd Murphy. The Grand Master (hep ordered thp Grand Treasurer,'Mr. j. j. 0{lmeri fa dp posit the abovp narked articles in (he ear? ner-stone, which he did, and the stone was lowered to its position by three grad? ual motions as a solemn piece of music was played on the organ. Stepping forwaid, the Grand Master addressed the audience, saying that at the laying of the corner-stoDe of King Solo mon's Temple there were present throe Grand Masters, and as on this occasion there were also present, besides the Grand Master, two brethren belonging to one Masonio Lodge who had rilled the office of Grand Master of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, he, with them and the Chief Magistrate of the City would now receive the cement from the operative Mason and spread it on the corner-stone, thereby uniting the building into one common mass. The Grand Master, followed by the two Past Grand Masters, Col. J. A. Hoyt and Gen. W. W. Humphrey, and the Mayor, Hon. J. L. Tribble, stepped down on the corner platform and met Mr. John Mil? ady, the operative mason, dressed in his working clothes and holding a mass of cement on a hawk. Then with a beauti? ful silver trowel, bound with blue ribbon, the Grand Master took the cement and spread it on from one corner to another. The Past Grand Masters and the Mayor each took the trowel and did likewse until the stone was cemented' all the way round. When this was done, the super? vising architect, Mr. W. B. Beacham, Etepped forward end presented the work? ing tools to the Grand Master, who, after applying them to the stone, said, in a loud voice: "I have tried and proved this stone by Plumb, Square and Level, and pronounce it to be well formed, true and trusty." The Deputy Grand Master then presented the Grand Master with a golden vessel of corn, saying: "Most Worship? ful, I present you with the Corn of Nourishment." The Grand Master re? ceived it and scattered the corn, on the stone. The Senior Grand Warden next stepped forward and presented the silver vessel of wine, saying: "Moat Worship? ful, I present you with the Wine of Re? freshment." This was poured on the stone. The silver vessel of oil was then presented by the Junior Grand Warden, who Bald: "Most Worshipful, I present you with the Oil of Joy." This was also poured on the stone. The Grand Master then stretched forth his hand and offend up the following invocation: "May the able, bounteons Author of nature bless the Inhabitants of this place with all the necessaries, conveniences and comforts of life, assist in the erection and completion of this building, protect the workmen against any accident, long preserve the structure from decay, and grant to us all a Bupply of the corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment and the oil of joy. So mote it be, amen 1" At the conclusion of this invocation, the Grand Master struck the stone three times with his gavel and the brethren gave the public grand honors by three times three, Then, in a few appropriate words, he delivered the working tools to the architect, and the choir sang a Masonic ode. After delivering the usual Masonio ad? dress to the craft, the Gran*! Master introduced Rev. A. A. Marshall, the ora? tor of the occasion, who delivered the fol? lowing address on the subject of Masonry in a most impressive and: eloquent man? ner:. At the request of those interested, and in accordance with the ancient usages of our. noble order, we have met to-day to lay with trowol and plumb and level, the corner-stone of what is intended to be the most costly and elegant structure in this growing and vigorous city, and, at your re? quest. I appear to join with you in this exercise by delivering a short oration. Were I to announce a subject for this short and imperfect lecture, it would be "Ma? sonry and its Lessons." I can not, how? ever, hopa to say anything new upon a subject which has been so exhaustively studied by the brightest minds, and whose .'investigations have been given to the world in burning eloquence and fervid oratory. Men are mistaken who imagine that Masonry is a mere secret organization, with signs and raps and grips. Masonry is a science, nay more: I might say that Masonry i' the mother of science, for under her fostering care the science of architecture, astronomy, mathematics and others have grown to their present state of perfection. Yea, Masonry ia a microcosm ?a little world, with its philosophy, its science, and its laws, to understand which has required the efforts of the m?turest minds, and application for year*. So that time spent in the Lodge room is not time wasted, but time improved. The origin of Masonry has been the sub? ject of much speculation, both .in the Lodge and out of it. It is claimed by antiquarians that it is possible for one who has carefully studied tbe columns and arches among the ruins of the East to tell when the arch was rounded,* or the col? umn raised, and by this means important dates have been fixed in the chronology of tbe past. But no one yet has been able to fix with certainty 'the date of the origin of Masonry, The order stands forth the wonder and the admiration of men, the pattern after which all modern fraternities nave been modeled, while the secret of its origin baffles the keenest research of thoughtful minds, "Who founded it, or when it was founded, no man can tell " While many histories of Masonry have been written, tbey all reach a point where all certain record is lost,? and no one has penetrated that "hoar antiquity that concedes its origin." We can only trace it to the border-land of that .vast unknown and unwritten, into which no certain thought can enter, and from which the mind returns wearied and baffled in its fruitless search. But this we do know.: that when that sublime temple was being erected under the direction of Xing Solo? mon?that temple of which Qod himself was architectr-the timbers of which were cut from tbe tall cedars of Lebanon?the adornments of which in gold and silver and ivory and pnrple cloth was furnished from the storehouse of tbe whole earth then it was that Masonry, which had existed in ruder forms for centuries before, was brought to its present state of perfec? tion. While from that day to this it has continued without material change or. alteration. Its object originally was the organiza? tion of artisans and workmen for mutual improvement, protection and advance? ment. Tbe operative feature of Masonry was gradually supplanted by the specula? tive or philosophical, retaining its em? blems and ritnal and symbo', but turning them to nobler purposes and higher ends,. so that now, instead of building -houses of crumbling stone, we are engaged in build? ing enduring character that Is to outlast the rock-ribbed mountains, survive the fall of cities, and continue, when the heavens have been rolled together as a scroll, and the angel of Jehovah shall pro? claim that time is no more. So that Ma? sonry has become a school, not merely of handy-craft and of the arts that perish, but a school of philosophy, of science and of morality. Bo that Masonry has been appropriately spoken of as "a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory aud illustrated by symbols-" As to the method of teaching, it is like His who taught His dispiples in parables. The schools gener? ally are now taking up this method, and have learned that "for purposes of instruc? tion one illustration is worth a thousand abstractions." The modern methods of kindergarden and object-teaching have been employed by the Masonic fraternity for more than .2000 years. We are to bio concerned not only what is taught, but also how it is taught. The perfection of method was employed by Him who "spoke as man never spoke." From the barren fig tree he taught most successfully the sad lesson of unfruitfulness. Sitting on the curb-stone of Jacob's well, and with its water for a text, hp taught the woman of Samaria that there was the water of life, of which if any man drink, he would never thirst again. From the dead branches of the vine, which yearly- were pruned away and burned, he taught the fate of the ungodly. Pointing to the birds flying above him, and to the grass that grew at his feet, ho taught the lesson of Divine Providence. So that as orten as these objects were seen by those who had heard him, the lessons would rise un? taught to their recollection. He knew that the law of association was the basis of all education and improvement. He called it into play, and by this most wonder? ful law, taught lessons that could never be forgotten. So likewise the young Mason is taught to-day. Justice and morality he is taught by the square, the emblem of these virtues. By the level he is taught that great lesson that lies at tbe foundation of good govern? ment?the lesson of human equality: blem of that perfect life after which all meu ought to aspire: And in the ladder, with its rounds innumerable, ending in a halo of Glory, and elevating the mind to a contemplation of (rod himself is presented a symbol of that pure'and perfect road that leads to Heaven. The lessons really taught are far too varied to enumerate. But among t?^nmay be mentioned personal purity. :->-*esson, suggested by the Iamb-akin ap ?.Nsought to be impressed upon every one &".;j^e lodge. ^. lesson it is, that lies at tbo * -f&Lof happiness and contentment. Wo t^J\ temperance? not merply to refrain from excess lu the use of intoxicants?but temperance in that broader and grander sense of moderation in all things?that sense in which it was em? ployed by the Apostle who reasoned before Felix of righteousness, teuApcran^ie and judgment to come, Wo teach by the all: 82kik(: eye the omnipresence of G,P,d'. Ah. whep this les'fcpn shall have peep learned] by q!l men?when ? we spall rpaljyQ that (here is an, eye \h,\i seas us in the night as well as in, the day, an eye from whioh we can not hide or conceal, I believe men will desire to bo nearer to God, and nearer like Qod, Wo teach the Dignity of Labor. The fact that our predecessors in ages gone by were operative Masons?the presence in the lodge of trowel, plumb and level?im? plements of handy-craft?all suggest to the discerning mind that labor is honorable. While the perfect This space belongs to A. G. Means,, the Clothing man. Look out for bis advertisement next week. AND PREDICTING OUR RUIN! BUT BEFORE WE BREAK WE WANT YOU TO HAVE TOUR share of our BARGAINS! some of Tliem: The Best Ginghams Made at 8 1-3 Cents per Yard. Why pay 10c. per yard for the same goods elsewhere when we sel[ you twelve yards to the dollar: Our All Wool Jersey at 75 Cents is a.Mystery, Our competitors do not understand how we can sell you. for 75c. what they cannot possibly sell for less than $1.25, I>t them work on the and you come and buy the Jerseys. three Full Papers of Pins for 5c. seems too Cheap. You will naturally conclude they are worthless, but when you examine-the Fins, and find they have needle points, and equally as good as the papux you have been buying at ten cents, you will exclaim mysteries never cease?let me have some of the PinsJ. But how about that Cashmere, all wool filling, you sell for 10c. You may have any color you want?twenty shades to select from?at 10c. per yard, even if others must have 12J for the same Goods. We have bed-rock prices on everything in our line. Call and let us convince you.. ? MISS PERCIVA L'S Hats are the rage this beason. Specimens of her artistic skill are to be found in all the adjoining Towns, as - well as on 'th: streets of this City every day; She will start for home in a few days. Have one of her Hats before she leaves. MRS. CuMMINGS is still to be found behind our Dress Goods Counter, and will take great pleasure in explaining anything you may wish to knbw: about dress. Call to see us, and we promise you will never regret it, CRAYTON, JONES & SEYBT. All honor to the men of toil. All honor to the men who go forth in the morning with bucket on their arms, and return at evening to enjoy the sweet sleep that only toil can give. Labor is both dignified and honorable. Better the hardened palms hardened in honest toil, than the soft hands of him who fattens on the toil of other men. These are some of the lessons which Masonry teaches us?lessons all thai;ennoble mankind and aid, at least, in fitting them for a supreme lodge above. Let him, then, who would honor, and be honored by the institution, investigate with untiring industry its profound prin? ciples, and examine with close attention, the nature and design of its symbols and ritual. Linger not at the threshold, but enter the inner sanctuary and von will find increasing opportunities of wisdom and development, and with each advance in .'knowledge will come augmented love for the order, while your own soul will be expanded and lifted up into communion with the Architect of the universe. Grand Master and brethren, we were called here to-day to lay the corner-stone of a hotel. You have done your work well.. Plumb and level the stone lies there to be the support of the structure to be reared above it. But I believe you have done more than now it seems. I believe you have to-day laid the corner-stone of a new growth and development for this commu? nity. The energy and pluck displayed in arranging to erect so costly a hotel as this, means the rejuvenation of our city?it means a new era of progress?the dawn of a better day. This enterprise, with those in contemplation, and which soon will ripen into completion, the cotton factory, the college for the education of young ladies, and yet others, are destined to make of this city the gem of upper Caro? lina. V . . -Before the whole South there lies a ? bet? ter day, the stream of emigration which has been for years steadily pouring into the West and building up its waste places, will be turned South. The unemployed capital of New England will be invested in our mines and factories. The cry is changing, and no longer is it "go West young man," but Southward ho I South? ward no 1 I have an abiding confidence in the future of our section, blessed as it is I over all lands in climate, fertility and re? sources. The stir of Birmingham. Annls ton, Borne and OartersviUe, is but the beginning of a tidal wave of prosperity ana growth that will sweep over this sec? tion. Of couse each community is to be benefitted simply in proportion to its energy, pluck and preparation. This en? terprise puts the world on notice that we are ready, and says come. I believe, then, Grand Master, you have laid the corner? stone of future greatness and prosperity. So mote it he. At the conclusion of Mr. Marshall's ad dress, the Masons marched back to the Lodge Boom, and thus ended the careino nies, whioh were most interesting through out. THE BANQUET The afternoon was spent in various ways by the brethren, whetting up tnelr appe? tites for the Banquet, which was to take place in the chapel of the Patrick Military Institute that evening. Hiram Lodge had donated a sufficient sum to make the occa? sion a success and placed the management of it in the hands of energetic committees, who, assisted by a committee of ladies, went to work in earnest to make it sur? pass any Banquet ever given in Anderson. Shortly after dark groups of both ladies and gentlemen could be seen wending their way to the Institute, and upon their arrival there would be ushered into recep? tion rooms. The time was spent pleasant? ly until about 9 o'clock, when the doors of the Banquet ball were thrown open and each person who presented a ticket of ad? mission was ushered in and seated at a table, four of which extended from one end to the other qf the commodious hall. if ay or Tribhlo presided, and as soon as everything'became quiet, called upon Bev. B. M. Pack to ask- a blessing, and then ex? tended a cordial welcome to the guests, who were ordered to partake freely of what they saw before them. There seem? ed to-be nothing lacking In the way of ed? ibles. The substantiate were served first, and then came the hot coffee and oysters, followed by the cakes, fruits, etc. We es? timated the number of persons present at about four hundred and fifty, and we be? lieve every one did justice to the bountiful repast. When everybody seemed to have in? dulged in the feast to their heart's content, Mayor Tribble arose and stated that it was now in order to bear some speeches. The following toasts were then proposed and responded to i,n the order named : "The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of | South Carolina?May she ever dispense true Masonic light and knowledge, and may her efforts to elevate and help man? kind be rewarded." Proposed by Gen. W. W. Humphreys, and responded to by Dr. R. F. Divver, Gra.nd Master. "Hiwm L.ftdge, No. 68, A. P. M.?May sb,e continue, to lead her sister Lodges in numbers, and may her members ever live true Masonic liyes," Proposed by Mr. J. C. Watkins, Master of Pendldton Lodge, and responded to by W. S. Brown, Esq. "The Master Mason?The CQrner-stone of all Masonry; the foundation of all Ma? sonic teachings." proposed by Mr. M. B. McG.ee, of Hodges, and responded to by Ool. Jf, A. Hoyt, of Greenville, ''' "Hiram, the. great architect?Though we cannot all be architects, let none of us fail to be as perfect in our calling as was Hiram, the architect." proposed by Mr. G. T. Berg, of Columbia, and responded to by C. E- Sawyer, Esq.. of Aiken. "iThe Anderson Hotel Company?En? terprising, energetic and patriotic; may their enterprise be not only profitable to them, nqt the beginning of a new. era of Eroapprity for the city." Proposed by [ev. D. E, Frierson. D. D., and responded to by Mr. F. T. W?hlte, President of the Hotel Company. . "The City ofAnderaon?Young/in age, full of energy, abou.ndfag in progress; may Bhe grqw \a enterprise and business until her present limits will he too mall for her.'-' Proposed by Dr. J. 0. ail }^-pr< ll'mita 1 be t0? irrls, o Tribbl '.'The Patriot'M^tary Institute-May | her Cadeta render valuable and efficient service to their country, whether in peace or war." Proposed by Rev. B. M. Pack, and responded to by Capt. J. B. Patrick. "To the Women who have added so much to the pleasures of the occasion May their happiness be increased as they contribute to the happiness of others." Proposed by Mr. D. H. Russell, and re? sponded to by Hon. E. B. Murray. Esch and every one of the responses were eloquent, interesting aud appropri? ate, and the gentlemen were frequently applauded. We regret that our limited space prevents us from even giving a synopsis of the several speeches. At the conclusion of the last toast, Mr. 8. W. Wilkes, of Atlanta, Ga., was called upon and he responded in an eloquent manner. Prof. J. Scott Murray, of the State University, was also called upon, and he responded in a few but very ap? propriate remarks,. The speakers were given the closest attention, and the very best of order pre? vailed throughout the evening. It was near 12 o'clock when the. merry party broke np, and every person who was pres? ent will not soon forget the occasion. The Committees who had the Banquet in charge deserve all the praise that has been heaped upon them for the excellent manner fn which they arranged and man? aged* everything. Slat Book Items, The" Christ mas tree at ..Cross Roads was largely attended. Mr. Preston Acker had,the misfortune of losing a very fine horse last week. . Mr. George Brown and wife, of Elbert County, 6a., spent last week in this com? munity, visiting the latter's parents. Santa Claus has visited the homes of many eager children In this section. It is to be hoped that he did not slight* the poor. i* Miss Mack Ragsdale, a charming young lady of Barker's Creek section, is visiting her uncle, Mr. J. R Armstrong, and other relatives in this community. Mr. John Long has improved his dwell? ing house by adding a' two-story room, which adds much to its appearance, as well as to its convenience. On Christmas Eve night a fire was dis? covered burning in a piece of woods belonging to Dr. N. J. Newell. As, to how the fire originated is not known. However, it did but little damage. Some of our farmers are behind in gathering their cotton and sowing wheat, and will have to finish after the holidays. There Is a young man is this neighbor? hood who seems very much attracted to New Prospect. We venture to say he has a sweetheart near there, and If she wins the yoqng gentleman, all right. Why la it that our Union Meetings are not better attended, especially by our ministers ? Last Saturday was tbe second time tbe Union has met with the Cross Roads Church without a preacher. Have they lost interest? We would say not. Snppose they were all siek. The next Union will convene with tbe Salem Church. On last Friday it was our pleasure to spend the day with Rev. B. Hayes. We were received by blm with tbe utmost courtesy and kindness. He spared no Sains to make oar stay pleasant, it elng his wife's birthday. Several of the neighbors were present. We passed the day quite pleasantly, and enjoyed a most sumptuous dinner. Flat. ? Dr. H. G. Wild man, whose license to practice medicine in Illinois was revoked by the State board of health, chiefly because he overstepped the ethics of the profession by advertising his skill and success in the newspapers, appealed his ease to Governor Oglesby, who has now rendered an opinion reversing the decision of the board of health. Tbe opinion has created considerable stir in medical circles throughout Illinois. ? Major D. A. Cook, of Atlanta, sold 20$ a?NS of Georgia land to a neighbor last week for 250 opossums, to be deliver? ed in instalments of 50 annually for the next five years. Tq Rtw?.?A comfortable house on West Market street. Apply to 34 R. F. DlWKK, Canary Birds for Sale,?Apply at Intelligences Office. O. and O. TEA The Choicest Tea Ever Offered. ABSOLUTELY PURE.. A MOST DELICIOUS BEYKBAGE. TBY IT. In v?l amr m uj ctt s r. QaiUty aim urlii. It la the Hioeest Gruns Lxir, picked from the but plantations and guaranteed absolutely pan and free from all adulteration* or coloring matter. The packages are hermetically sealed and warranted lull -weight. It ia more eoon ?mic&l u; use thin the lower grade*. Oriental & Occidental Tea Co., L't'cU Read Office, SB Jbtrling Slip, Veut Yorh* ? - N: **?--KT For Sale by McCULLY, CATHCART & CO., Anderson, S. C* 0. F. JONES. R. 0. WEB?. ? HAYB Twenty Thousand Dollars! WOBTH OF Dry Goods, Shoes, Glothin|g That must be sold during the next six weeks. We can't afford to carry them beyond January 1st. POPULAR .PRICES WILL move them, and we are prepared to keep np onr Big Trade bj prices that will tell. Don't pass ns between cow and Ohristmas. Best your money is our motto. COME, BRING TOUR FRIENDS, And get your SH0?3, HATS, DEY GOODS and 0L0TH1 * Big Stock. Thousands of delighted customers are going away daily, s friends to trade with ns, because we have the Largest Stock, Lowest -r good, polite Clerk?, who do their best to please all who visit onr Store. . WE WANT TOUR TRADE. and_J We prefer big sales and small profits to big profits and small sales. Come see ni. We don't ask you to buy a dollar's worth until you are satisfied we have the best, prettiest, and cheapest goods in Anderson. MOST POPULAR HOUSE. It is acknowledged by all that our Store has been Headquarters for theLadia*;. in fact, it is thronged with delighted customers every day. Our only regret is that many could not be waited on and had to trade elsewhere. B?mtmber, wo are k stating facts, and are not trying to allure by false pretences, or to tt baits to deceive. All agree that to buy from us is to save them money. New Goods coming in almost every day. We won't stand on prices. Thousands of Shoes, Btc, that tuns', go be&rej Christmas. ' Be sure to look at our Goods before you buy. It will pay you. , Respectfully, C. F. JONES & CO. HUBBARD 6 BROi READY FOR We Expect you to Visit us before making your mas Purchases. We have many New and Attractive articles at prices: Ten Cents to One Hundred Dollars, / BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF FINE WATCHES AND .1 And a Hundred and One other PRETTY THINGS. ?i JOHN M. HUBBARD & BR