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LOCAL-NEWS f TflrtTBSDAT; JUNE'IS. t Hon. E. B. Murray visited Clayton,. Ga? last week. Mr. Paul Stephens is visiting his parents in the city. Fancy prices are still being paid for eggs and frying chickens. Mr. JesseB, Smith, of Greenville, spent a day or two in the city last week. The price of cotton does not vary much. The best is now selling at 81 cents. Messrs. G. F. and G. M. Tolly have gone to Ashville on a short business trip. It is Bald that now is the best time to . lay in your aupply of coal for next winter. , Mr. J. H. YonHasseln and family have gone to Williamston to spend a few days. Miss Lillian Mnrrah went to Athens, Ga., last week to visit friends and relatives. Bev. Chss. B. Smith will preach at Mid? way Church next Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. -: Mr. F. J. Pelzer and family, of Charles? ton, are now at their summer home, near Pendleton. Corn is looking fine throughout the County, and there is more of it planted than usual. Mr. Joel C. Keys, of Athens, Ga., is spending a short vacation with his parents near the city. A large number of visitors are in the city this week attending the P. M. I. Com? mencement Judge Robert A. VanWyok, of New York, is spending a few day* in Anderson with relatives. Judge W. F. Cox went to Greenville Tuesday to attend the Commencement of Furman University. Col. B. M. Maddox, one of the leading citizens of Elbert County, Ga., was in Anderson last Tuesday. Mr. Henry Caudle, a typo from Lex? ington, N. C? is in the city visiting her brother, Mr. A. L. Caudle. Col. W. H. Mauldin and wife, of Hamp? ton, S. C, have been spending a few days in Anderson with relatives. < Eev. B. H. Smith is now conducting a very successful religions revival in the Baptist Church at Westminster. Court convenes next Monday morning at' 10 o'clock. The jurors and witnesses should be in their places promptly at that hour. Mrs. T. C. Ligon, of Lexington County, j is in the city visiting relatives. She came . up to attend the wedding of her eister last lv week . . Miss Millelula McAdams, of Due West, - and Miss Ida Parks, of Greenwood, are In the ci,ty visiting the family of Mrs. M. D. Moore. Our old friend, Mr. C. S. M?ford, of the Fork, was in the city last Friday, and the Intelligencer was glad to have a call from him. ? . . . Miss Mamie Nicholson,-who is teaching .. school near Lowndesville, is spending a ? few days in the city visiting her mother and family. Capt. A. A Waiden, one of the best Conductors that ever pulled the bell cord, is again in cbaige of one of the trains on fheS. Y.R.B. Mr. G. M. Gibbons, of Washington, - spent a few days in the city last week see? ing what prospect there is of having a . daily paper in Anderson, Lieut. T. Q. Donaldson, U. S. A., who ' was recently detailed as military instruc? tor for the P. M. I., is in the city attending .. the commencement exercises. ' Mr. B. Frank Mauldin left the city last I Saturday to visit Virginia and perhaps I other States before he returns. He will ' be absent two weeks or more. Mr. Bufns Fant will conduct the Y. M. 0. A. meeting in the Opera House next -" Snnday afternoon, at 5 o'clock. Subject: ??Duty."?Mathew 7?24 to 29. There will be a big fishing party at -Craft's Ferry, on Savannah River, next Saturday. Everybody is invited to attend and bring their dinner baskets. The citizens of the west side of Pickens and the east side of Oconee are making preparations to have a grand union pic nie at Old Pickens on the 4th July. Misses Daisy and Bertha Sharpe, who have been attending College at Charlotte, N. C, have returned home. Miss Dasy brings her diploma with her, having grad The railroad agents in Anderson have S' been officially notified that the Richmond & Danville Railroad Company has as? sumed control of the Georgia Central sys? tem of lailroads. The Bey. M. Pin son will preach at Mountain Creek Church next Sunday afternoon at half-past 3 o'clock. The friends of the congregation are invited to attend the services. Our young friend, Frank C. DuPree, of Augusta, spent last Sunday in the city. He was on his way to his old home in Abbeville, where he will spend a short va? cation with relatives. We are requested to announce that Starr .. . Alliance will meet on Saturday, 27th inst., at 2 o'clock p. m. A full attendance of the members is desired, as the election of officers will take place at this meeting. . Mr. J. A. Mattison, who has been a stu? dent at Furman University the past ses? sion, has returned to his home in this County. The Intelligencer was glad to nave a call from him a few days ago. . - Messrs. D. S. Maxwell & Son are now offering their customers a fine lot of vari? ous vegetables. Next Saturday they will - receive a car load of fine Georgia melons, '' which, they will sell cheap. Be sure to get i one. Our young friend, Marion GassawayJ who has been attending the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, at Louis? ville, Ky., has returned to his home in this County to spend the Summer vaca? tion. -The Bev. Mr. DuBose, who has been a missionary to China for several years, but who is now visiting his old home in this State, will'visit Anderson and preach in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning. In the spring-time the young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love; but it is in the twilight summer evenings that he swings on the front gate and talks love to his best girl and arranges for the autumnal nuptials. Attention is directed to the card of Mr. W. L. Jackson, who comes to Anderson from Mill edge vi Me, Ga., and has opened a brokerage business here. We are glad to welcome him to onr growing city, and wish him much success. Mr. John A. Towers, of Talladega, Ala., bay been spending a few days in the city ^visiting his nephew, Mr. A. B. Towers. Years ago Mr. Towers was a citizen of Hamburg, S. 0., and occasionally visited Anderson. He remembers a few of our pider citizens. George Bratcher was killed by lightning while hoeing in hjs field near Westminster last Saturday evening. His wife was work? ing" by his side and was struck to the ground by the bolt that killed her husband but soon recovered. Bratcher leaves three small children. Last Saturday afternoon Eugene, a little son of Mr. E. A. Bell, and his little cousin, Joe Bell, were handling a 22-cali? bre rifle, when it was accidentally dis? charged, the ball passing through Eu? gene's thigh, inflicting a painful but not serious flesh wound. The new advertisement of the Sollivan Hardware Company speaks for itself, and we would advise you read it carefully. This Company sell all sorts of machinery, in addition to their regular stock of hard? ware, and if you want an engine, cotton gin, press or any other machine, call and get their prices. The pelzer Lodge of Knights of Honor, in union with the Pelzer Union Sunday School and Lodge of Good Templars will celebrate the 4th July next with appro S'ata festivities. G. W. Holland, Grand porter of the K. of H., will deliver an address for the good of the order, and Bev. J.A. Clifton of Greenville, will address the Sunday School. The day will no doubt be a most enjoyable one. We have received a cordial invitation to be present, and, if possibly will bo on band. Col. R. P. McCaughrin, of Newberry, who was elected President of.tho Pied? mont Cotton Mill to succeed the late Col. ' Hammetfc, has declined to accept the po? sition. Mr. Hamlia Beattie and Col. J. L. Orr are mentioned as suitable persons to fill the vacancy. Frances Thomas, a respectable colored woman of this city, who has been spend? ing several months at Washington, D. C, perfecting herself in the art of fashionable dress making, has returned home, and is now ready to serve her white friends in that capacity. See advertisement. Our young friend, M. C Horton, who has been a student at the Georgia State University for the past year, called to see us Tuesday. He will spend his vacation taking subscriptions for "Cram's Unrival? ed Family Atlas of the World," which Is one of the most complete publications we have ever seen. The Sylvester Bleckley Company have a new^ advertisement in another column, to which we woald invite the attention of every reader of the Intelligences. Thoy have in store now a lot of very fine bug? gies, which are manufactured in North Carolina, and which they are offering at very low prices. Don't buy until you see their vehicles. The people of Piedmont expect to have a big time on Saturday, July 4th. The m ills will shut down for the day, and all the employees wil participate in the recre? ation. There will be a game of base ball, foat-races, swimming matches, rope walking across the river, etc. Several speeches are also on the program. Prof. Rozelle will go up in a balloon during the day. Rev. H. C. Fennel will conduct a sing? ing at Varennes Church on the first Satur? day in July, beginning promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. The public is cordially in? vited to attend. Mr. Fennel will also preach at the Church on Sunday follow? ing, and all of the members of the Church are urged to attend, as business of im? portance will be transacted at the conclu? sion of the services. Little Bennie/son of Mr. Jnrnes A. G?s? set^'of 'Williamson, met with a severe accident in that village last Monday after-' > noon. He was at the depot and accident? ally felroff of the platform to the ground, a distance of about six feet, which resulted Id breaking bis thigh. This makes the sixth accident, we are told, that has hap? pened in Williamston during the past six months, and each victim has bad one or more bones broken. A great many persons would like to - read an illustrated newspaper, but o innot afford to pay the customary price of $4 a year for it. To meet the want of the masses, the proprietors of Frank Leslie's Il? lustrated Newspaper offer to send the monthly edition of that publication? namely, the first number issued each month?for one year for the remarably low price of $1, the yearly subscription being ?4. This new idea of offering it once a month for $1 has jast been made public, and it wiU be interesting to observe its results. The Atlanta Constitution, of last Sunday, contained the following paragraph in its society column : "On last Wednesday, at the residence of the bride's cousin, M. C. Kaufman, No. 273. Whitehall Street, Miss Pauline Rosenfiold and Mr. Asher Furs tenburg, of Anderson. S. C, were united in marriage by Rev. Rosenberg, of Athens, Ga., in a most impressive manner. The bride was most becomingly attired in a handsome white lansdown with lace and orange blossoms. After the'ceremony a most delightful luncheon was served. Many were the toasts showering hearty congratulations on the happy groom in winning such a lovely and charming bride. At 11 o'clock the young couple left for an extensive trip west, many good wishes following them." On Wednesday morning Mr. George Keasler, a young man, came -into the city driving a horse, which he in a short while traded for a mule with Mr. Will. Lewis, who is in the employ of Mr. J. S. Fowler. The mule was hitched to a wagon, and while being driven across the Court House Square by Mr. Keasler, it' became unmanageable and, rearing up, fell back? wards on tho wagon. The mule, it was believed, had fatally injured itself, and, being released, it was led back to Mr. Fowler's livery stable, where it soon fell over and died. It was a heavy loss on Mr. Keasler, who is a poor, hard-working young man, and Mr. Fowler, without any solicitation, very kindly returned him the horse and give up the note which he (Mr. Keasler) had given in the trade. Mrs. Mary Gambrell, wife of Mr. J, P. ? Gambrell, died at her home near Bruno, S. 0., last Saturday, 13th inst., aged about 42 years, Mrs. Gambrell was a member of the Baptist Church twenty-eight years, and was always a faithful worker in the Master's vineyard. About eighteen months ago she was afflicted with a pain? ful disease, which resulted in her death. She bore her afflictions with true Chris? tian fortitude and cheerfulness. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her death, and a host of friends and relatives to sympathize with the be? reaved family. May God, who knoweth best and doeth all things well, comfort them. Her remains were interred in the Lebanon graveyard, the funeral services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. B. Hawkins. Coroner Nance was summoned to Pen dleton last Saturday to hold an inquest over the body of Mrs. Texanna Gossnell, who ? was found dead in her bed that morning. Mr. Gossnell, the lady's hus? band was away from home at the time, and when the family retired to bed Fri? day evening a lamp was left burning in Mrs. Gossnell'8 room. Shortly after 12 o'clock ehe called one of her daughters and requested her to put the lamp out, which was done. About 4 o'clock the daughter was again aroused by the crying of the baby, which was sleeping with its mother. The baby continued to cry, and finally the daughter got up and went to. the bedside of her mother, who was found cold in death. Mrs. Gosnell had been afflicted with rheumatism for several years, and from the statements of the members of the family and of the physi? cian who examined her, the jury ren? dered a verdict that rheumatism of the heart caused her death. The regular annual meeting of the Sur? vivors' Association of ex-Confederate Sur? geons of South Carolina was held in Ma? sonic Hall, in this city, on the evening of the 9th inst. Dr. J. R. Bratton, the Pres? ident of the Association, read his annual address, with appropriate and eloquent remarks. In the absence of the Secretary .and Treasurer, Dr. B. F. Brown, of Wil p^&amBton, was requested to act as Secretary plo tern., and Dr. A. A. Moore, of Cam den, was a ppointed to act as Treasurer pro tern. The meeting was well attended, and a number of new members added to the roll* The election of officers to serve for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, R. A. Kinloch, of Charleston; 1st. Vice-Pretident, Dr. C. C. R. Taylor, of Fort Motte; 2nd. Vice-President, Dr. J. T. Bailey, of Georgetown; Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. R. Andral Bratton, of Yorkville. The time of the next annual meeting was fixed for the same time and place of meeting of the State Medical As? sociation of South Carolina. Tne Greenville News, of Tuesday, gives the following account of a terrible accident at Piedmont: "Mrs. J. E. Bell, of Pied? mont, widow of the late W. S. Bell, was. burned to death at Piedmont Sunday morning. About 7 o'clock Sunday morn? ing she attempted to build a fire in a stove,' using kerosene from an oil can to kindle it. She had poured some oil on' the wood and put a light to it, but a blaze did not seem to start and she raised the can to pour more oil on the wood. The flickering blaze burst forth and shot into the spout of the can, causing an explosion. Mrs. Bell was covered with the burning fluid and was soon in a blaze. Her son, John Bell 23 years old, rushed bravely to his mother and in extinguishing the flames was badly burned. Mrs. Bell was terribly burned and died at 1 o'clock after agoniz? ing suffering. Two physicians attended her constantly, but could do nothing to Srevent death. Mrs. Bell was a sister of I. M. McGee and J. M. McGee, of this city, and leaves seven children. She was about 46 years old She was a member of the Baptist Church, and was buried yester? day afternoon at Piedmont." A few afternoons ago we enjoyed a nice drive into the country with Mr. W. C, Bailey, and among the farms visited was Mr. W. Q. Hammond's, in HopewellTown Bhip, about four miles northeast of the city. As is well known, Mr. Hammond, who is a young man, is one of Anderson County's most energetic, progressive and successful farmers, and it is a grand sight to view his fields of grain, cotton, etc A few years ago he began life without any capital, and by hard work and judicious management, now owns a plantation of more than 700 acres, the greater portion of which is under cultivation. He has his land in fine condition, and terraces and hill-side ditches are to be found wherever needed. His crop of cotton amounts to more than one hundred bales every year, and he makes big crops of other products, also. We had the pleasure of viewing a field of one hundred acres in oats, which are the finest we have ever seen growing. He is now harvesting, and expects a yield of more than 4,000 bushels of oats. All of his crops afo ini fine condition, and with? out some future misfortune, will turn out well. Mr. Hammond also gives consider? able attention to bis cattle and horses, and has some fine ones. He also has a fine orchard, and everything else around his place denotes enterprise A portion of Mr. Hammond's plantation is one of the oldest settled places in this County, having been settled away' back in the colonial days by his great-great-grandfathor, whose nearest neighbor lived at old Slab town. Mr. Hammond certainlv has a beautiful home and a most excellent wife .to preside over it. i - ANDERSON'S PRIDE. Fourth Annual Commencement of tho Patrick Military Institute. This excellent institution of learning has closed another prosperous session, and, as usual, its Commencement exer? cises have been very interesting. These exercises began last Sunday and were concluded Wednesday morning, every feature of the program baying passed off without the least inteiruption. The oc? casion had been looked forward to with bright anticipations by the Cadets and their friends, and, of course, much inter? est was manifested. The Commencement sermon is always an interesting feature of the annual exer? cises, aud was preached this time by Rev. I. M. Mercer, of Greenville, last Sunday morning in the Baptist Church. The day was a pretty one, aud, as all of the other Churches of the city were closed, an im? mense congregation turned out to hear the eloquent divine, many persons from the country being present. Shortly before the services began, the Cadets marched in and took their Beats, which had been reserved for them imme? diately in front of the rostrum. The fac? ulty took seats on the rostrum. Rev. Dr. Frierson, of the Presbyterian Church, also occupied a seat there. The choir sang a beautiful voluntary, and the usual opening services were preceded with. Mr. Mercer announced as his text 1 Thess., 5: 21?"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." After giving a defi-' nition of these words, he staled that he bad selected "Character building" as the subject for his discourse. Tho speaker occupied one hour and fifteen minutes in deliveriug tna sermon, which was full of wholesome advice. He took up three dif? ferent standards that man regards as tests of character, viz., the utilitarian, the ra? tionalist aud the moralist. Each of these he discussed in an able and edifying man? ner, and after showing why these stand? ards should be rejected by all men, said the only true standard of character in this world was the grand and noble Christian standard, "Truth," which would do not only to live by, but to die by. His argu? ments were both practical and logical, and the large congregation gave the speaker very close attention, every one seeming deeply interested. On Monday night a large and cultured audience greeted the Cadets at the Institute, every nook and corner of the spacious chapel being filled, and many persons standing around the doors and win? dows. The rostrum was beautifully decorated, the many lovely flowers and evergreens giving evidence that fair hands had assisted the Cadets in the deco? rations. Here and there amidst the flowers and evergreens small United States flags were tastefully arranged, and conspicuous were the words, "Truth, Duty and Honor," On the right of the rostrum sat the Trowbrldge Band, which rendered sweet music at intervals during the even? ing. The exercises began promptly at 8i o'clock, prayer being offered by Reyj L. M. Ayor. Col. Patrick made a few ap? propriate remarks, and announced that the evening's program was necessarily a lengthy one, but he'hoped the audience would not grow impatient. He said the exhibition was not for" the purpose of making a show, but the mental benefit and improvement of the Cadets, who would do their best to interest their hear? ers. The exercises consisted of short declamations and dialogues, the greater portion of tho participants being mem? bers of the primary department of the In? stitute. The following is a list of the de? claimed with their subjects: W. F.Barr, "Efleotof Intomporance." Mauning Richardson, "Sailor Boy's Dream." S. S. Boynton, "Beginning Again." N.L. Brougbton, "Nobility of Labor." B. F. Bruce, "Hcppy America." E. F. Bookter ana R. Brotherhood, '.'The Way to John Smith's." J. C. Emmons, "Building the Ship." H. Chappell, "What's a Minority ?" A. S. Culpepper, "How Ruby Played." Arthur G. Fretwoll, "There was a Crooked Man." Dialogue?"Choice of Professions," Several small Boys. Ralph Wilson, "Convict's Lament.'' W. C. Fant, "My Country." W. J. Trammell, "Alexander 8elkirk." W. D. Holland, ''Never Give Up." P. C. Fant, "Young Poet's Dream.-' ,T. C. Dickson, "The Two Blacksmiths," W. D. Acker, "One Thing at a Time." J. F. Johnson, "Battle or Tronton." R. G. Paine, "The Retort." C. Patrick, "The Trial of a Twin." J. D. Bardin, "A Tramp." R. W. Gibbes, "The 'Possum Hunt." O. A. Welch, ''Excelsior." F. C.Wilson, "Boll Call." J. F. O'Donnell, "Unknown Dead." L. B.Watson, "Voyage of Life." W. A.Watson, "Little Hal." J. F. Watson, "Deatiny of Our Republic." C. Brotherhood. "The Purzled Dutchman." Leon Wcathersbee. "Sclplo." H. E. Fant, VThe Power of Eloquence." P. B. Dlvver, "Emancipation of Man." T. J. Boll, "The Switchman's Story." "The Debate," W. W. Sullivan, B. S. Patrick, W. G. Morrail, W. W. Fuller, and others. Paul E. Ayer, "The Engineer's Story." R. C. Richardson, "After the Battle." L. P. Calhoun, "Duties to our Country." W. W. Fuller, "The Past." Jas. Gammel, "Mustered Out." G. C. Garrett, "Battle of Eulaw Springs." H. D. Ltrrick. "Theology in the Quarters." J. A. Lott, "Disinterred Warrior." H. Griffin, "Old Ironsides." J. C. Goodlett, "Pompoy Squash." W. K. Hale, "An Incident of Gettysburg." H. E. Richbonrg, "Absalom." W. Knotts, "How Jim Tended the Baby." J. M. Richardson, "Bingen on the Rhine." J. L. McLeod, "First Steps of a Gambler." W. H. Nardin, "Death of Leonidas." L. J. Smith, "Edinburg alter Fioddin." T. E. Major, "Fuss at Fires." W. A. Teague, "Rome and Carthage." C. J. Brunson, "Yankee in Love." F. E. Taylor, "Confederate Note." R. W. Speer, "The Indian as he was and Is." J. E. Sanders, "I Won't go Thar no More." M. Wilson. F. W. Nardin, "Peril of the Passi : wr Train." S. J. McCully, "Some of These Da>.. ? F. B. Maxwell, "The Fight of Pas o'Dol Mar." J. D. Brown, "Tho Bible Legend of tho Wls sahickes." With two or three exceptions all of the speakers acquitted themselves very cred? itably, many of them displaying consider? able oratorical powers. The Cadets re? ceived rounds of applause, and were the recipients of many lovely flowers. It was 12 o'clock when the exercises were concluded, and everybody seemed to have enjoyed the evening to the fullest extent. On Tuesday morning the Cadets had an exhibition drill on the Court House Square, which was witnessed by quite a crowd. On Tuesday night the Chapel was again crowded to its full capacity by an appre? ciative audience to witness the exercises of the Calophemian and Polyhymnian Literary Societies. After music by the Band, the exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. R. G. Patrick. The first speeches of the evening were from the de? claim :rs, as follows : Calophemian?Pri? vate J. A. Sullivan, of Anderson, whose subject was "Sworn Off;" Polyhymnian ?Private B. Towill, Batesburg, S. C, who had chosen the "Polish Boy"as his sub? ject. The original speakers were next in? troduced, Lieut. G. T. Baker, of Ander? son, speaking upon "Man's Dependence Upon Man," and Serge W. F. Brunson, of Allendale, S. 0., on '"Literature in its Re? lations to Patriotism." Then came the debate between members of the Societies, on the query: "Should Immigration be Restricted Further than to Paupers and Criminals?" Capt. W. S. Richbourg, of Panola, and Capt. A. H. Byrd, of Darling? ton, represented the affirmative, and Capt. P. J. Coleman, of Edgefield, and Sergt. J. A. Riley, of Orangeburg, the negative. All of these young gentlemen were lis? tened to with deep interest, and were loudly applauded. The subject for debate was ably handled, and showed that the debaters had given much study to the question. At the conclusion of the exercises the President of the Calophemian Society an? nounced that his Society had offered a medal as a prize to the member who would make the best use of his time during the session, and that it had been awarded to Capt. W. S. Richbourg, of Panola. Rev. B. G. Patrick was asked to deliver the medal to Capt. Richbonrg, which he did in a few appropriate and interesting re? marks. On Wednesday morning the regular Commencement exercises began at 9j o'clock, a large audience being present to witness them. After music and prayer, the members of the graduating class were, in turn, introduced by Col. Patriok, and delivered their orations as follows: W. S. Richbourg, Clarendon?"The De? cline of Oratory." J. N. Brown, Jr., Anderson?"Money Making." W. P. Nicholson, Anderson?"Chival? ry." W. H.Shearer, Anderson?"Why?" A. H. Byrd, Darlington?"The effect of Religious Liberty on American Civiliza? tion. *? Thomas P. Weston, Congaree?"The folly and fun of Pedantry." The class is composed of intelligent, flue looking young men, and their orations showed that they were prepared to receive the diplomas that were presented to them. After another selection of music by the Band, Prof. H. P. Griffith, of Cooper Limestone Institute was introduced and delivered the annual address. Our lim? ited space prevents us from publishing a synopsis of the address, which wife both eloquent and interesting. Suffice it to say that an Anderson audience is seldom treated to a more instructive or able ad? dress. Cadet W. K. Hale, of Laurens, was awarded the prize of $5.00 in gold as the best Latin scholar, and Cadet J. F. O'Don nell won the medal in book-keeping. The following Cadets received certificates In book-keeping and commercial law : J. F. O'Donnell, Sumter, H. E. Richbourg, Clarendon, F. E. Major, "\V. H. Shearer and C. A. Welch, Anderson. The Commencement of 1&91 was then brought to a close, and throughout the exercises had been most interesting. Col. Patrick and his faculty deserve to be con? gratulated, for they did their part well. The P. M. I. to-day stands as one of the best educational institutions in the State, and the young man who comes out from its' walls with his diploma is thoroughly prepared for the duties of life. Nearly every section of the State has been repre? sented in the Institute the past session. Parents having boys to educate could not place them under a more efficient tutor than Col. Patrick. Tho Doctors In Sesbion. Our report of what the Doctors were do? ing in their Association last week ended with their first day's work. The attendance on Wednesday was perceptibly larger than on Tuesday, as Dr. John Ashhurst, of the University of Pennsylvania, was to deliver his address on that day. As an? nounced, his subject treated of the surgery of the large blood vessels. He read a carefully prepared paper, which cited many cases which bad fallen under bis personal attention and treatment. The es? say was entertaining and Instructive throughout, and the learned and skillful surgeon received the closest attention from the auditors. Dr. Ashhurst was elected an honorary member of the Association. Other papers were read and discussed freely and with ability. Those read and discussed wc-re as follows : General aniesthesia, Dr. M. P. Ravenel; the prevention of colds and their sequeloe by surgical method, Dr. W. P. Porcher; reports of cataract cases, Dr. C. W. Kol lock ; what is conservatism in abdominal surgery and some points in the manage? ment of labor, Dr. G. R. Dean ; the race question, Dr. James Molntosh ; miscella? neous surgical cases and abdominal sec . tibn, Dr. Cornelius Kollock; miscellane? ous cases in eye and throat surgery, Dr. F, L. Parker; tuberculosis in connection with Koch's lymph, Dr. T. S. Martin. In prosecution of the matter of appoint? ment of medical examiners, already spo? ken of, it was determined that there be appointed a committee of three to wait upon the Governor and Legislature, with a view of getting the present act calling for the appointment of examining boards in each county repealed in favor of a State board, the members of which shall be elected or recommended to the Governor by this Association. An election for officers for the ensuing year was entered into with the following result: President, Dr. J. R. Bratton, Yorkville. First vice-president, Dr. D. S. Pope, Co? lumbia. Second vice-president, Dr. G. R. Dean, Spartanburg. Third vice-president, Dr. T. R. Craw? ford, Rock Hill. Corresponding Secretary, Dr. M. P. Ravenel, Charleston. Recording secretary, Dr. W. P. Porcher, Charleston. Treasurer, Dr. C. M. Reese, Charleston. It was decided to hold the next meeting in Georgetown on the fourth -Wednesday in April, 1892. This ended the business part of the 41st annual meeting of -the Association, and nothing remained for the further consider? ation of the Doctors, except the banquet, which was held in the dining-room of the Hotel Chiquola. At 10 o'clock Wednes? day night the Doctors and other guests, about 165 in number, were ushered into the brilliantly lighted hall, where the royal feast was spread, and this collection of choice viands tempted the appetite: Turkey, with cranberry sauce, Roast Pig Stuffed, decorated. Armour's Potted Tongue, Jan Bon a la gelee, Saratoga Chips. Queen Olives, Mixed Pickle, Tomato Catsup. Lobster Mayonaise. Chicken, Potato Salad, Sliced Tomatoes. Cheese, Water Biscuits. Glace Creme De Vanillie, Glace de Citron. Fruit Cake, White Cake, Ribbon Cake, Lady Fingers, Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Salted Al? monds, Raisins, Mixed Nuts. Ponche a la Chiquola, Imported Sherry, Cafe. The guests were attentively looked after and the committee who had charge of the banquet deserves much credit for the manner in which it was prepared and served. Dr. W. H. Nardin, President of the County Association, was master of ceremo? nies, and proposed a number of toasts, which were responded to appropriately. The toasts and the names of those who re eponded were as follows; 1. The State Medical Association; re? sponse by Dr. T. P. Bailey, President of the Association. 2. Higher Medical Education ; response by Dr. John Ashhurst. 3. County Medical Society; response by R. A. Kinlock. 4. The Country Doctor ; response by Dr. C. R. Tabor. -At about 1 o'clock this feast of reason and flow of soul came to an end, and the meet? ing of the State Medical Association in Anderson was adjourned. The Doctors left on Thursday, and those who took the morning train bad to reach it in a perfect downpour of rain. As has been said before, we were glad the Association met here, and hope they will come again in the near future. We will promise to show them through a model Industrial School for young ladies, as an additional evidence of Anderson County's progresive character, on their next visit to our charming city. The Closing Exercises of the Anderson Fe? male College. Despite tho very unfavorable weather a very large crowd greeted the teachers and pupils of the Anderson Female College in the Opera House last Friday evening to witness the closing exercises of the Col? lege, and we believe there was not one of the audience who went home feeling that he or she had not been more than repaid fcr having lent their presence to the occa? sion. The program, from the beginning to the close, was one unbroken chain of beautiful and pure selections, thorough preparations, and well disciplined and trained execution. There was not a single mistake or blunder. The exercises began promptly at 8.45 o'clock with the opening chorus, "Gently Falls the Dews of Eve," which was beau? tifully sang by the whole school. The program was rendered, as follows: Duett, "Grand March In Noraia," Lizzie Crayton and Edna Divver. Recitation, "Brier Rose,1' Eillecn Mauldin, Motion Recitation, Fosy Marshall. Duett, "Skylark Galop,1' Nellie McGee and Lilly Fant. Wand Drill and March, by thirty-two of the smaller pupils. Instrumental Solo, "Dance Ecosias," Mittio Tribble. Recitation, "Seren Ages of Man," Elma Osborno. Trio, "Smile Waltz," Gertrude Jones, Mary Sul? livan and Sadie Watson. Recitation, "Archie Dean," Nellie McGee. Instrumentalsolo,"Yaltz de Concert," Marion Taylor. Recitation, '"Cause," Elolso Duckott. Chorus from "Musketers," by eighteen young ladies. Instrumental Solo, "Butterfly Galop," Eilieen Mauldin. Recitation, "The Boy who ran away," Moutlo Riley. Instrumental Solo, "Gypsy's Warning," Daisy Barr. Dnet, Sadie and Sudle Watson. Tambourine Drill, by eighteen young ladies. Duet, "I'll Trlvatoro," Mittio Tribbie and Miss Evans. Recitation, "Nora Brown's Sister's Wedding," Emily Divver. The exercises closed with a grand chorus, "Holiday Song," which was sung by the whole school. The fair students were loudly applauded and were the recipients of many beauti? ful bouquets of flowers, which they well deserved, for each and every one of them acquitted herself in a most excellent man? ner. The recitations especially were very line, and would have been creditable to older and more experienced persons. It was certainly a delightful evening's entertainment, and Miss Maggie Evans, the accomplished Principal, and her as? sistants deserve the many congratulations they have receiyed from their friends and patrons upon the success of the occasion. A Grand Social Success. On last Thursday evening three of An? derson's popular young bachelors ten? dered a reception to a number of their Intimate friends. Sickness prevented us from accepting the kind invitation to be present. A young lady friend, who was present, has kindly furnished the Intel? ligences the following accouut of the re? ception : "Anderson has long been noted for the hospitality of her people and the elegance and refinement of their social gatherings; but on no previous occasion have these principles been more thoroughly adhered to than on last Thursday evening. We refer to the reception at "Factory Man? sion," arranged and presided over by Messrs. J. W. Bruce, R. E. Ligon and H. F, McGee. The house and miniature lawn by which ifc iB surrounded, were brilliantly lighted up by Chinese lanterns, and one sida of the latter was oooupiecj by tho Trowbrldga Sand, wnloli always j proves an auxiliary to any entertainment. As we ascended tbe steps we were cordi? ally welcomed by Mr. McGee, then as we passed on into the hall we were taken charge of by Mr, Ligon, who escorted us up stairs in his most courteous manner, aud after descending into the parlor we were received by Mr Bruce in his own ge? nial way. The rooms had been beauti? fully decorated and most tastefully fur? nished for the occasion, and at an appro? priate hour delicate and well-selected re? freshments were served. And when we departed it was not with a feeling of per? sonal pleasure alone, but a knowledge of the fact that each of these young men had, by their tact, energy and generosity, added oue more lustrous gem to the shining crown of their popularity. We would like to give a list of the chaperones, but limited space forbids further comment." The Townsend-Towers Wedding. The Presbyterian Church was filled to its utmost seating capacity on Wednesday evening, 10th inst., to witness the mar ' riage of Mr. H. Claude Townsend and Miss Nellie Towers, which was impressively performed by Rev. D. E. Frierson, D. D. The friends of the young couple had beau? tifully decorated the interior of the Church, which presented a pretty scene. Shortly after 9 o'clock the bridal party entered the Church to tbe strains of the wedding march rendered by Miss Vir? ginia Evans. The following wero the attendants, and entered in the order named: J. W. Quattlebaum with Miss Carrie Moss, of Orangeburg. H. F. McGee with Miss Louise Nardin. J. T. Pearson with Miss Mary Norris. G. W. EvanB with Miss Mary Towers, of Marietta, Ga. J. W. Bruce with Miss Eunice Prevost. Lieut. John A. Towers, U. S. A., with Miss Nettie Hayne, of Fort Motte. G. B. Townsend with Miss Annie Belle Towers. The attendants took their positions on the rostrum, forming a half circle. Then came the bride and groom and took their fiosition in the center of tbe rostrum, fac ng the minister. The bride looked lovely and petite in a white henrietta, covered with a beautiful lace veil, and wearing diamond orna? ments. Miss Annie Belle Towers wore white henrietta with gold ornaments; Miss Mary Towers, blue mull; Miss Eu? nice Prevost, white china silk and lace ; Miss Hayne, white crepe de chine, pearl ornaments; Miss Mary Norris, white china silk, pearl ornaments; Miss Louise Nardin, white serge and pink silk; Miss Carrie Moss, white organdie, hand painted with daisies, pearl ornaments. The groom and groomsmen were all in full evening dress, except Lieut. Towers, who wore his uniform. After the ceremony the bridal party, with a' few intimate friends and relatives, repaired to the. residence of the bride's father, Mr. A. B. Towers, where three hoars were most delightfully spent. The couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. J. H, Townsend, of this city, and is a young man of sterling worth. The bride, who is. the youngest daughter of Mr. A. B. Tow? ers, is a most charming and excellent young lady. The Intelligemceb joins their many friends in extending congratu? lations, and wishes them a long and happy life. Dots From Neva. Mr. J. E, Wofford, of Gainesville, Ga,, visited Mr. J. C. Shirley and family last week. His health has been very bad for several months, but we are glad to learn he ib rapidly improving. Mrs. Joe Hawkins is quite sick at this writing. A great deal of sickness is reported throughout the country. The Alliance at this place has not met for several weeks. If reports are true, marriage bells will ring near Neva some time soon. Several of the farmers are complaining of their crops being washed very badly by the recent rains. Mr. 0. H. Gassaway, of Dean, is at home visiting his parents this week. Beans, Irish potatoes, squashes, etc., are getting to be very plentiful among the neighbors. A certain one of our young men seema to find' a great deal of attraction near Starr. What is up, young man ? Neo. A Card of Thanks. Mb. Editor : Please allow me, through the columns of your paper, to express my heartfelt thanks to my many neighbors and friends for the numerous acts of love and kindness shown me and family during the long and fatal illness of my wife. I assure yon, friends, your acts of kindness and words of sympathy will ever be grate? fully remembered, and richly rewarded by our Heavenly Father, who knoweth all things. J. P. Gambrell. La Grippe Again. During the epidemic of La Grippe last season Dr. King'b New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, proved to be the best remedy. Reports from the many who used it confirm this statement. They were not only quickly relieved, but the disease left no baa after results. We ask you to give thisSremedy a trial and we guarantee that you will be satisfied with results, or the purchase price will be re? funded. It has no equal in La Grippe, or any Throat, Chest or Lung Troubles. Trial bottles free at Hill Bros. Drug Store. Large bottles, 50c. and $100. Happy Hoosiers, Wm. Simmons, Postmaster of Idaville, Ind., writes: "Electric Bitters has done more for me than all other medicines com? bined, for that bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver trouble.'' John Leslie, farmer and stockman of same place, says: "Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kid? ney and Liver medicine, make me feel like a new man*" J, W. Gardner, hardware merchant, same town, says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a man who is all run down and don't care whather he lives or dies; he found new strength, good appetite, and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only 50c. a bottle at Hill. Bros. Drugstore. Decidedly Important. Do you intend building a house or im? proving your premises? If so it will pay you to give the opportunity, of pricing, &c, to Sullivan Manufacturing Co. This Company employs the very best skilled workmen, and will be glad to furnish any kind of building material wanted, or con? tract for complete jobs. Building done promptly and satisfactorily. They keep on hand a full line of material, including Dcors, Sash, Blinds, (fee. Parties in the city wanting plumbing done can have their work done skillfully and satisfactorily by the Sullivan Hard? ware Co., who have first-class plumbers ready for this kind of work. Estimates on plumbing made if desired. The Sulli? van Hardware Co. carry a fine selection of Bath Tubs, Basins, Cocks, Piping, &c. They sell and warrant the Eureka Hose? a genuine article. "My father, at about the ago of fifty, lost all the. hair from the top of his head. After one month's trial of Ayer's Hair Vigor, the hair began coming, and. in three months, he had a fine growth of hair of the natural color.?Cullen, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Para-sit-i-cide is guaranteed to cure Itch in 30 minutes or money refunded. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, S. C. The benefits of vacation season may be ?reatly enhanced, if, at the same time, the lood is being cleansed and vitalized by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. A good appe? tite, fresh vigor, and buoyant spirts attend the use of this wonderful medicine. Delays are Dangerous. The benefits accruing to poor men from carrying life insurance have recently had at least two striking exemplifications in this county in the deaths of Messrs. De Witt C, Holcomb and S. B. Brownlee. Each of these two had only paid an annual premium and settlements were promptly made as soon as the necessary papers were made out. Mr. Holcomb was insured io the Mutual Benefit, of Ne? wark, N. J., which is represented in the Fork by G. N. C. Boleman, and in this city by G. W. Miller. This Is one of the strongest and most reliable companies, be? ing in its 40th year of existence and hav? ing 60 millions of assets. It deserves special mention for its prompt settlements, having adjusted Mr. Holcomb's olaim within ten days from the time proof was made. "Delays are Dangerous."?Every one should promptly attend to this important matter and thereby protect their wives and children, in case of death, from the dread? ful inconvenience of poverty. Look out for the Agents of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, and take a polioy without delay. G. W, Miller, G. N. C. Boleman, Agents. When Baby yru sickere gave her Castoria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castorla, When she became Miss, she clung to Castorf*. When eao bad CaiUwa, she gave then CMtofe, THIS fact is known to all that Means' $7.50 Suits are the best value for the money ever offer? ed in the City, and that he car? ries the finest line of Spring and Summer Clothing in Upper Car? olina, and take ?NDER consideration that we sell the latest styles and the best fits that are made by first-class houses, therefore can give you the best goods for the least money. Now FOR a Spring Hat, in Straws and Pelts, we are Headquarters. Our Montana Soft Hat is a thing of beauty, and we will show you all the novelties in young men's Straw Yacht Hats, which are all the go this Spring FOR Means is bound to keep nobby goods, and sell them cheap, and please every one that wants a Spring Suit, a Straw Hat, a Patent Leather Pair Shoes, Cheaper than Ever. THE CLOTHIER AND HATTER. MR. EDITOR : WILL you allow ua to say to the La? dies of the City and Country that we do not consider it burdensome to wait upon or show them Goods before or after closing time, in carriages and buggies, in front of Store or inside upon our counters. We have polito and accom? modating Clerks, who will take pleasure in waiting ou the Ladies, and do every? thing in their power to please and accommodate the trade. We want tbe Ladies to feel that nothing is trouble to us when we can accommodate a custo? mer, We keep our Store stocked with nice, pretty, reliable Goods to Bell to the La? dies, and always feel complimented when they do us the honor to call on us and give us the opportunity to display our beautiful Stock. We are putting the kni.'o to prices in our various Departments to close out seasonable Goods. We can offer Bar? gains that will insure sales if you will give us a call. Just received, some nice WASH GOODS just out. Shontong Pangees, JJattister Princesa, Pine Apple Tissues and quite a Hue of other brands. Extending a cordial invitation to all, Yours, C. F. JONES & CO. DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS, DRESS-GOODS, DEESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS^ DRESS TRIMMINGS,: = DRESS TRIMMINGS,: DRESS TRIMMINGS,1! DEESS TRIMMINGS, DRESS TRIMMINGS, AT JONES, SEYBT & CO WHAT WE EXPECT TO DO. DON'T MISS THIS GRAND OPPORTUNITY. A Free Gift to Every Purchaser. HAVING made arrangements to vacate our present building on Brick Range, and in order to reduce our tremendous large stock on hand, we have made a second reduction on our Goods. As heretofore said, we will donateja^ purse of One Hundred Dollars to any charitable institution if our prices are ; not fully Twenty-five per cent lower than can be purchased elsewhere. In - order to induce the people to come over on Brick Range, we have decided to offer? A FREE GIFT TO EVERY PURCHASER. A Every one who purchases Two Dollars and Fifty Cents and upwards will receive free of eharge a beautiful Cut Glass "Water Pitcher, holding half a gallon; and to every one who buys Three Dollars and Fifty Cents will receive g free of charge one Grand Bridal Glass Set, consisting of four pieces, as fol? lows : One Cream Pitcher, one Sugar Dish, one Butter Dish, one Spoon Hold? er. We extend a cordial invitation to every one to come and price our goods^ and if you find our goods too high, you are at liberty not to buy. "We make this grand, liberal offer, and the loss falls only on our shoulders. We do this in order to induce you to trade with us, and by this means we wish to make ""; the Firm of LESSER & CO. a lasting word in every household in Anderson County. Our Second Stock of New Summer Goods lias Arrived.^ Twenty Pieces Pine Apple Tissue?a new fabric just out lor Ladies' Dresses?40 inches wide. Price, 12 l-2c. Fifteen Pieces China Silk?imitation of Silk?36 inches wide, adaptccM for dresses, soft and sheer. Price, 10c. Twenty-five Pieces French Imported Percales, full 36 inches wide, suita? ble for Blouses, Waists and Dresses. Guaranteed fast?lovely styles. We offer these grand goods as long as they may last at the very low price of 10c. Ten Pieces of Black Plaid and Striped Lawn, made to imitate Silk Gren? adine. They arc of Lace effect, and the manufacturer, as well as ourselves, warrant the goods never to fade or turn brown. One grade wc offer at 10?,^ one at 12 l-2c, and one at 18c. ? QUEEN VICTORIA. This grand and sublime name applies to the newest fad just out in land. It was designed by her Majesty Queen Victoria, and she instruc' the maker to manufacture only enough to supply the Royal Family of land ; but our American manufacturers, as usual always on the alert, read a description of same, and to-day we offer a fac simile to our lady friends. It is made of fine Sea Island Cotton, black ground, with large polka dots?the dots come in all shades. Wc offer this new production at the low price of 15c. New Muslins, Grand White Goods, Fine Bleachings, Bleached Drill'rgj New Styles Tudigo Calico, Handsome Ginghams, Virginia Cheviots for Boy? Waists, Fine Black Satteeu, Soft Black Plain Lawn, Bed Tic, Sea Islan Checks. Our Specialty?Shoes for Ladies, Men and Boys. We guarantee every pair solid leather. If you want to buy a cheap p per sole pair of Shoes don't come to us, because wc are not the one you looking for. All the rage?Ladies' Patent Leather Oxford Slip} price 81.00. Dongola Oxford Slippers-, all sizes, our price 75c. Remember we handle Boys' Clothing in large variety. Also, Men's. Ou stock of Men's Pants for every day and Sunday is simply immense. TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS-?We have studied yourw; and will use every effort that money will accomplish to make it to your i eat to trade with us. t&~ Remember our Two Grand Gifts, and that we are situated on Brick Range. "LESSER &5