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SHIO TO ED lEN. 10 B PuACBED IN THE OPERA HOUSE SUNDAY AFRERNOON. by Special Request Rev. W. J. Snyder, of Cmna, Will Preach to tBurgel Tribe, Cateechee Council, Pocahontas, I. 0. R. N., and Their Friends. By special invitation, Rev. W. J. Snyder, of the South Carolina Conference, pastor of the Clifton Circuit, will on Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, in the city opera house, preach a special sermon to the members of Burgell Tribe, No. 24, and Catechee Council, Poca hontas, No. 3, Improved Order of Red Men. Rev. Snyder has been a member of Conference for eight years. He was born in Beaufort county and graduated at Wofford College in 1894. He is strictly a fraternity man, being a member of the Ma sonic, Red Men and Odd Fellow fraternities. He is a congenial gentleman. a deep thinker and a fine speaker. He has often been called upon to preach sermons to these orders and has always re sponded with pleasure, imparting words of. wisdom and much food I for thought to. the brethren. The members of the two lodges will attend in full regalia, The public is also invited and will be A *ISSOItY SERMON. kT. A. G. beckwlth Preaches an Able Seran to te Csfrence. One of the deepest and most im preve sermons during the Con- 1 ference was preached yesterday af ternoon by Rev. John G. Beck with, of Barnwell. It was purely a missionary sermon, and was greatly enjoyed not only by the members of the Conference,. but by th. large number of visitors pemet. Mr.. Beckwith is one of -the hightest young ministers in1 the Gonference. Prftgram fr Today. j et~a. m-Devotional Services. to a. rn--General Business. o:3 p. rn-Adjourn. 4 P. rn-Preaching, ,Rev. W. ZWJoe. - p p.mAniesr of the Coference Missionery, Society Addresses by Rev. J. M. Lander and D. C. L. Reid. Csmlk Methodist - 9o3 a. mn., Love Feast. -ar.o0 a. in., preaching, Bishop W. W. Dunican. - daiuation of Deacons. 3-30 p. mn., preaching, Dr. Geo. B. Winton. Qrdinatiou of Elders. ONeafl Street Methodist st.0o a. mn., preaching, Rev. J. W. Speake. 7.oo p. m., preachilng, Dr. W. 1 F W. Danie1. rz.oo a. in., preaching, Dr. J. *A. Clifton. 7-30 P. mn., preaching, Rev. C. 1 B.'Smith. West IEnd Baptist thoa. mn., preaching, J. E. .aha&y.1 7o p. mn., preaching, Rev. Wn. Aiken Kelly. Larn Chnrch of the Redeemer it.oo a. mn. preaching, Dr. M. L. Carlisle. 7.30 p. mn., preaching, Dr. J. W- Daniel Mayer Memorial '4.oo p. mn., preaching, Rev. E. P. Taylor. Aveleigh Presbyterian iz.oo a. m , preaching, Rev. W. A. Massabeau. .7.80 p. in, preaching, Dr. W. R. Richardson. Associate Reformed Presbyterian r r.oo a. mi., preaching, Rev. J. W. Kilgo. Lebanon 3 oo p. mn, preaching. Rev. . Dove Tiller. Ebenezer 3-00 p. mn., preachiag, Rev. C. D. Mann. Greenwood r r.oo a. mn., and 7.30 p. im., Rev. Marvin Auld. Opera House 3-30 p. in., preaching, Rev. W. 3. Snyder. By special re quest a sermon to the Red Men. Remarkable Growth. Since last May 630 new mem bers have been enrolled in this State in the Odd Fellows lodge. J. Marion" Davis of this city is a rand master. Conference Personals. " Rev. John E. Beard, during his h twenty-one years spent in the great is cause to which he has devoted his b life, has been faithful and true. He h is a practical and forceful preacher, g and has brought hope and cheer t into many a soul groping in dark- H ness. A kind and attentive pastor, he is beloved by the people whom tf he serves, and success attends his a efforts. He is now located at Pen- C dleton. bf he Rev. Geo. M. Boyd is a native pc of Newberry connty, a son of the fe sainted "Uncle Mark" Boyd. He p< is a most pleasant gentleman, a ti sympathetic pastor. and an earnest X REV. G. if. W A ?reacher. His first charge was H vew Hope church, on the Newber- lig y Circuit. He has been a mem- to er of Conference for thirty-two Fears, and his labors have been suc- R :essful. For the past two years he w as been serving Chester Circuit. be tir Rev. E. T. Hodges, who is a pC nember of Conference and attend- an ng the session here, is a native of th vewberry, and a brother of Pro- po ate Judge W. W. Hodges. He co s recognized by his associates as a tir trong and fervent preacher. In cis REV. M. M1. B ocial life he is pleasant and amia- C le, and has been popular wherev- fo: r he has gone. He is now presid ng Elder of the Columbia District. F da Rev. A. R. Phillips, who has te1 een serving the Circuit at Horeb, uri as been a member of the Soutb w: irolina Conference, serving cir- pe uits for nine years. He seems to e a man of strong physique, good nental ability and great spiritual th oce. The charges he serves are tr< ortunate. to th Rev. M. M. Brabham was one he f the quiet and faithful workers th REV. M1. B. I of the Conference, but owing to p. feeble health has been on the super- R annuated list for several years, though he is still a young man.. He was on the Newberry Circuit in ti 886 9, and while here made many c< friends. His last wife was Miss 1: Fannie C. Cannon of this county. a Itl "Rsv. Melvin Bookman Kelly is tl one of the srongest and most pop- h lar young preachers in our Con :rence," says Rev. Mr. Watson in is book, and we have no doubt it true. As a young man in New rry reading law some years ago a made many friends who are atified at the success he has at ined as a minister of the Cross. e is a son of Rev. Jno. W. Kelly, ho was popular as the pastor of e Newberry Circuit some years ;o. He was received into the nfereuce on trial in 1889 and Ls steadily advanced until now he )lds one of the best and most im )rtant appointments in the Con rence. He now holds the ap >intment to the Anderson Sta )n. In 1891 he was married to iss Adella F. Sartor of Union. 1 t I C S~ friends in Newberry are de- I hted at his success and are glad n see him looking so well. Lev. Geo H Waddell's first charge Ls as junior pastor on the New rry Circuit in 1885. Since that c ae he has filled many of the im- t rtant stations in the Conference t d was the first superintendent of b Epworth Orphanage. This e sition he had to give up on ac mnt of failing health, but con- a ues with the institution as finan- I I agent up to this meeting of b ti r4 d e t4 t RABEAM.4 mference. He did faithful work 4 this institution. ev. J. B.Traywick returnedyester y from the bedside of his daugh .in Chester, and while she has dergone a sevese operarion she is doing as well as could be ex cted. Rev. W. A. Rogers, chairman of a Epworth League Board in ducing Dr. DuBose referred ichingly to one who was with em one year ago, and whose * ar was very much in the work of e Epworth League, but who has C EELY Aselotegea eod h is49d to the gratey atod the ar he went to Virginia and joined ie army serving as a member of 1e 13th regiment. After the war . retuned, to tis county and en gaged in farming. In 1972 he wi licensed to preach and in 1874 f was admitted to the Conference o trial. His labors have been ea: nest and successful. His frienc in Newberry county are gratifie REV. J. C. COUNTS. Lt the success which he has at ained as a soldier of the cross .n this war he displays the sam, launtless courage which character zed him as a Confederate soldier ADMISSION TO CONFERENCE. he Names of Those Taken In On Tria Yesterday. The names of those admitted al he session yesterday, under thi uestion, "Who shall be admittec n trial?" are as follows: W. S lenry, Marvin Auld, G. T. Har ion, Jr., N. L. Prince, W. L tualt, P. C. Garris. Keeping Their Secrets. The Bishop and his cabinet are :eeping the appointments ver3 lose. No preacher has any intima. ion as to what his fate may be a: > work next year. He knows ii e has had four years in his pres at field that he must pack up anc iove, but where he is to be sent i! mystery which he can not solve. is well, because there can ther e no kicking in advance. Epworth Orphanage. At a meeting of the trustees of pworth Orphanage held yesterday ie Rev. W. B. Wharton was ~-elected superinitendent. It was cided to do away with the office~ financial agent and these duties ere devolved on the superintend at. The superintendent is given bookkeeper to assist in the work the orphanage. The bicycle riders are beginning > get somewhat perplexed, as it is hispered around by some that ere mng the bicycle "must go"-from e sidewalks. Short Boys' BIG BARGAINS (NEE SUIITS TO BE I This is the selection as w~ verstocked on this line of Sui nake short work of them in th is before the holidays come in FHESE PRICES ARE SALE]I 3.75 Suits cut to $2.50. 5.50 Suits cut to $3.50. This is the greatest oppor 3othing of splendid quality at Special attention is calle< leen's Neckwear. Look at The Prettiest Assort of the Had tF Ls REV. THOS. G. H ERBERT WORSE e The End of the Man of God Expected Any Moment. Is Last night Rev. W. I. Herber d who had just returned from ti bedside of his father, the Re Thos. G. Herbert, received the fc lowing telegram: "Come first train. Your fath is worse.' Mr. Herbert left last night, at it is not expected that the agi minister*will last many hours. M Herbert is a native of Newberi county and has many relatives this county who will regret to lea1 of his se. ious condition. As stat< before he leaves as a heritage to b Church three worthy sons up< whom his mantle has fallen at who are prominent and active met bers of the Conference. VAIOUS AND ALL ABOUT. Newberry is full-of preachers. Sheriff Buford returned froi Columbia yesterday. The Carnival committess will t . appointed in a few days. The Mayor says town taxes mui be paid by the ioth instant. Things were unusually quit 1 around the court house yesterday. Two dog fights created quite comotion on Main street late yei terday afternoon. One or two of the arc lights be yond Scott's creek seem to persii in not burning. The Corner Drug Store has window display of ffreworks, gi, ing it somewhat of a Christmas a: pearance. Yesterday was a beautiful da; compared with the two or thre preceding it. The weathe cleared up considerably cooler. Several members of Conferenc had to leave yesterday for their re spective homes. Several on ac count of sickness in their family. Supt. E. S. Werts is lookini forward to the meeting of th Teachers' Association on the r3th with a grert deal of pleasure. H desires that every teacher in th county be present. .Waterman' IDEAL )FOUNT AIN PEN FAKES ITS MARK AROUND THI LI.World. Satisfaction given o money refunded. Prices of Pens, $2.50 $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00. For sale by REV. JOHN L. RAY, Agt. I3%&O, s. c. *Place of sale during conference, SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM METHODIST CHURCH Work LOT OF SSuits. GROW BIGGER, ;LSED OuIT AT COSTI e look at it. We are somewha ts, and we have determined t< e short days that are now upor LESS THAN WHOLE RICES. $4.75 Suits cut to $3.25 $6.50 Suits cut to $4.50 tunity of the season to get Boys prices almost next to nothing. I to our Window Display of Gen it, aud you will see it contain: ment and Best Styles Season. I1I, )Ot Clothier.3 at WOIEDIIFIJL V. 1 Our cost sale id which has been in pro gress for the id past few weeks has been a won t derful suc a cess, And many people a have been made happy by being perfectly fit r ted with Up-to-date e Clothing at the cheap - est price consistent with the most excellent ;quality of Goods ever sold in the city. Those Swho have failed to take advantage of this op portunity would call early and see what magnificent bargains we have for them. P'RINC ALDE TS Our stock of Prince Alberts for preachers will interest the mem 'bers of the South Caro t lina Conference. - We have them to please and at prices that will sell them. 'Underwear i hosierU! This line is com plete and U p-to-date in every particular. We would like to have the people of the county examine this assort ment. YOURS TO PLEASE, Bwart-Piife Co. At Present The best sight in town is our Handsome Stock of Holiday Goods which includes the pick of the market fn Bright, Fresh, New Styles, and Novel ties for the Christmas Season, and we are waiting to show it to you. It will give you new ideas to see our Holiday line. It is easy to select from because it contains everything to make people happy whether they are young or old. Christmas Gifts and plenty of them are ready and waiting for your in spection, To look through our Line is a pastime. To price the Goods is a pleasure. To possess them is a privil ege. Come and see the' best in town in the new, the novel and the beati ful. It is the stock to please the many and save the money of all who come. You'll trade with us simply because you can't duplicate the goods- or the prices in Newberry. Whatever your wants may be we can meet them with the most desirable and satis factory selections. Our attractive Holiday Dis play awaits your inspec tion. We are glad to welcome visitors and pleased to show our goods. We are glad to have you come and look whether you buy or not. Hayes' Book Store. P. S. We sell Waterman's Pens, Bagster's Bibles at from $1.00 up, Bound Books at from 10c. up. MAYES' BOOK STORE. OF ALL. Styles and Sizes and in the most beauti ful designs now on exhi bition at W. S. Melton's. Prices extremely low. Just the thing for Holi day Presents. OROOKERY, China and Glassware of all descriptions, and all the descriptions are beautiful. Prices to suit the humblest and most exalted at W. S. MELTON'S, W. S. MELTON'S Store is a thing of beauty and a joy to all those seeking Holiday Pres ents, made so by the beautiful line of exquis ite Lamp, China, and Glassware in his store. It is a rare treat just to look at his stock. "Just the Thing that I want for " is the comment made by everyone seeking Xmas Presents in the shape of Lamps and Chinaware who visits W, S. Melton's store. The beauty of it is that all of the above lines of China and Glassware are to be sold at ac tual cost. Melton, i1 W. White's Old Stand.