University of South Carolina Libraries
WOFFORD COLLEGE CONNENCE. MENT. TIpe.Latter Days in Spartanburg Oraduation Day at WoIford Col. 4ge--Tiae Reception in Honor of the Senior Class Enjoyed by Gal. lant Young Men and Charming Wo men. When we wrote our editorial correspondence of last week, we had passed through only two days of Wofford College Commence inent. A Commencement largely attended, and doubtless as inter esting an one as is given by any Institution in the State. It is one where brains, refinement and cul ture show themselves in the most glowing colors, both in the persons of the students, and the many friends and risitors who take great pleasure in attending it. The gallantry, gentlemanly hearing, and warni welcome shown by both Professors and students, claim for each visitor present a most pleasant and enjoyable time. The proverbial kindness with which Dr. J. H. Carlisle (a man without his equal) and that of his extremely kind corps of Profes sors, is ever ready to greet the happy visitor with unequalled hos pitality, as he goes from year to year to attend the reputable Com mencements of Wofford College. As long a men like these, shall have the care of the Institution in their hands, we may have no fear, and may feel safe in the hope that her enviable reputation will ever be maintained. Well, to return to where we left .off last week. We statel that Dr. C. F. Smith, of Vanderbilt Uni versity, who was to have deliver ed the Alumni Address, was de tained at home on account of sick ness in his family, and that his speeh was to be read by D'r. WV. W. Duncan. This, the Doctor dlid. Thle subject of Dr. Smith's speech was Southern Colleges and Schools. It was one greatly ad mired, and showed an earnest and deep) research on the part of the writer. Dr. Smith is a man of no small ability. He is a graduate of Wofford College. Having grad natedl there, he went to Harvard University, and from the latter he matriculated at the University of Leipsic, where he took the degree of Ph D. He taught in Williams College,in Mass., for one year, and was then elected to a Professor Rhip in Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., where he is now teaching. Wofford is proud of this noble son, and from year to year she is sending out her sons to make their mark in this world. We gave last week the names of the graduates. They spoke on Wednesday in the following order, and upon the following named sub jects: L. J. Blake, Spartanburg, A Senior's Experience. J. J. J. Rurnett, Hobbyiville, S. C., Vari ety. S. B. Craton, Spartanburg, The Struggle for Wealth. W. M. Duncan, Blank's Station S C. Life and Character of David, B, F. Evans, Charledton, A;Wrk for the Next Century. W. M. Lester, Winnsboro,- ie Medical Profess, ion. R. E. Mood, York,. South Carolina in Literature. A..- . Moore, Welford, Condition of En gland. M. H. Moore, Spartanburg, Patriotism of the Southern Army. M. Pegues, Cheraw, The Moors. A. G. Rembert, Sumter, Classics in a Liberal Education. J. P. Smith, Spartanbdrg, Woman's claim. 11. S. Wannamaker, Orangeburg, Benjamin. Wofford. The speakers composed a class of very fine young men and of like ability. Wofford never turned out a better class. They are men that will go out in the world with an earnest purpose, and we predict for thern nothing less than suc cess. Mr. A. G. Rembert achiev ed in his College course something unprecedented in the history of Wofford. le had been a student of the Institution for four conse cutive years,and took two degrees, A. B., and A. M.. He is a man of extraordinary ability, and the In stitutions which will secure his services either as a tutor or professor, will indeed be fortunate. The medals in the differentdepart ments were awarded to the follow ing gentlemen: Physics Medal, 11. B. Carlisle. Greek Medal, .J. J. J. Burnett. Medal for English Lit erature and Theses, H. S. W..nna -maker. After the Seniors had fin ished their orations, Dr. E S. Joynes, of the S. C. University., very happily addressed the Liter ary Societies. It was well taken, and people recognize in him great worth and ability. Tais closed the literary exercis es of Wofford College Commence ment. According to the usual plan, a Reception was given in the Chapel and Society Halls in the evening to the Senior Class. No occasion can be pointed to as a more happy one. The social feat ures are something extraordinary. All the beauty, chivalry and gal lantry of either sex, are exhibited most adlvantageously on the eve ning of the receptions. It is a per fect feast for the unconcerned spec tator, and a season of joy, inde scribable, to the ha~ppy partici pant. Women among the fairest were in attendance, andl men a mong the most chivalrous were present. Strangers with noted beauty were presept. Columbia, Chiarleston, Newberry, Union, Sen eca,' Laurens, S. C. Atlanta and Augusta, Ga., Lincohnton and Ash ville.N. C., and Texas were all rep resented by the gentler sex at com mencement. Spartanbu rg, after her usual custom, lent her inspir ing presence to the occasion. We give some of the costumes that were worn on the evening of the Reception. Miss Minie Wright, of Columhia,Black Silk with Span ish Lace; Misses Warren, of Charleston, White Trarleton and long trains; Miss Sudie Young, of Union, Mushroom Satin, with gauze overdress, Coral Ornaments; Miss Agnes Hill, of sam~e place, Pink Nuns Veiling and Satin; Misses Josie and Bessie Farrow, of same place, White Lace and Mull; Miss Fannie Merriman, of Seneca, Ieliotrope Silk, with hat to match; Miss Bessie Powell, of A tlanta, A mber Satin: Miss Ma Lie Black, Laurens, White Mull over Blue; Miss Mattie Blake, of Texas, Mull and Oriental Lace. The following from Spartanburg: Miss Emma Bobo, Pale blue Silk, Filagree Ornaments; Miss Ernes tine Heinitsch, Crimson Satin; Misses Carrie and Alice Duncan, White Nuns Veiling, Ottoman Silk; Miss Mary Law, Cream Mull; Miss Alice Walker, Light Blue Mull. The Ball given by the White Rose Dancing Club took place on Thursday night. We give some dresses of those who participated. Miss Minnie Wright, Cream Sat in, Embossed Velvet, Diamonds; Miss Fannie Merriman, Nile Green Satin, hand embriodered; Miss Carrie Izhar, Orangeburg, Pink Satin and Garnet Velvet; Misses Fannie and Mamic McCreery, White Silk and Garnet Velvet, Pink Silk and White Lace. Miss Tobin, Augusita, Ga., Blue Satin; Miss Ida Pyles, Blue Satin and Tulle; Misses St. Laurence and Sara Flemihg, White Embroidered Mills: Miss Sudlie Young, Nile Green Satin; Miss Izard, Blue and White Silk; Miss Agnes Hill, Blue Brocadedl Satin and White Lace; M isses MeBee, Lincolnton, N. C., Pink Nuns Veiling; Miss Ernestine Heinitsch, White Nnns Veiling and Lace; Misses Josie and Bessie Farrow, C'rinson Silk and White Lace, White and Gold Satin; Miss Bessie Powell, Silk and Amber Satin and Arresene Embroidery; Miss Bessie Means, Crimson Satin and Lace; Miss (lemmie Cofield. Blue Silk and Lace; Miss Alice Walker, White Mull, and Embroidered Skirt; Miss Emma Bobo, Mull and Gold Point; Miss Iellen MeMakin, Mull, Irish Point and Satin; Miss Mamie Black. Pink Tarleton and Satin; Miss L. McGowan, Gray and Red Silk; Miss Rainy, of Chester, Cream Satin; Miss Eva Speights, White and India Lawn; Miss Lola Kirkland, Blue Mull and Oriental Lace; Miss Ollie Yeo mans, of Columbia, White Lace atnd Lilac Silk;- Miss Wedden, of Ashville, Cream and Blue Satin; Miss Guery, of' Baltimore, Green tarleton; Mrs. A. A. Foster, Choc alate Brocade and Diamonds: WV. S. GREGORY. 01ur Foreman and1 Publisher, is authorized to receive and r'eceipt for subscriptions, .Job work and1 advertisemnents for THE MEsSENGER. Notice. N OTICE is herebyegiven in accord ance with Act No. 404. passed Dec. 4th, 1883. by the General Assetn bl13, that a Petition has been iled in our Office praying for ajfnblic High way from Day's Cross Road by WV. 0. Richey's, to *uasley's Bridge, upon the mtost direct and praeticable rouate, and npon a grade of not more than one foot to the rod. and that we will be in session at Easley on the first Monday lit Jiy next, at 10 o'clock, a mn, to take hito consideration the p~ropriet y of opening said Road, and that all persons Interested in opening the same will be allowed to testify for or agalnst it. A. B. TrAJ Lxv, ELIAs DAY, .B.S8. FaK3MA N, County Comam'rs Pickens Co. jnn 13 ff Fthiiture; lousbe, COME ONE, COMEALL D frnish your Houses in elegant style for the Summer with a ilce Line nf Bedstead.4, MNttresses, Bit reaui, Tfables, Stands, Chairh* Rockers, &&. .A general assortniit of Lanscape chromos -hi 22x30 inch frames, chord, &c.. all ready for han g ing on the walls. Also, on land, a i16e of cabinet, promniade, panel-and 0,rd Miz6 photograph firmes. all in artistic style. Always on hand a full line of UNDERTAKER'S SUPPLI ES. Caskets Mid cofins, alisizes and at Jes. Burial Robes for each sex, all quaIi ties andprices. . Ready at all boursi to wait upon cuswtomers. Cofitns trimmed in any style, and whein so desired, will be trimmed and shipped to any point on Railroad free of extra charge. 'Thaniking you for past favors, and solilLing your fither patronage, I am Respectfully yours. A. M. RUNION. feb 8-8m THE CHEAP CASH Store of OWNBEY BROS., Is t he )lace to buy your Staple and Faey Groceries, Tobacco, Segars, Far 'y ~ ~ 01 ro* r*) mer9s' Hardware, Garden Seeds, &c., OUR SPECIALTIES. We ke~ep Stoves, Crockery and Tin. ware. at hard times prices. Taliking the public generally for their liberal patronalgC in the past, we hope by close attentlo to business to merit a continuance of the same. Country prodice bo1g1ht at higiest market lirice, for cash. Remember our motto is qdick sales and short profits. Gv'- itvs a ca-I. Respectfully, OWNBEY BROS.. Jan 25.-8ni Easley, S. C. ........................................... Terrible Slaughter, FOR THE NEXT FORTY DAYS ROBINSON & WYATT EASLEY, S. C., Will sell at the LOWEST fignreg, the remainder of their Fall and Winter stock of goods, consisting of Notions, Clothing, 1Hardware, Groceries, rind Orocers Drugs, ini or~br to make ro.om for their SPRING STO UK. We keep constantly on hanid a full line of choice Groceries. Tobacco, &c. Give us a call and we will be sure to sell to you If low prices are desired. Jan 18-12m JT. G~. BLAVK, Main St., GreenvIlle, S. C. 3rd .Door .4tboye Coffee St. GENUINE Wmn. Rogers Cutlery, Set of Knlres andl Forks $8. 50 (General assortmernt of good Jewelry carefully selected. Best family I special ty, and~ at close figures. Repairing watche~s and jewelry promnotly dobnP. f..h so.a Iln all its branches, done by JA)IES ROSEMOND. Easley, S. C.. Give him a call anid sa:..faction wil. b. given. both a ta Wnrk and .kar...