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Official County and HfTrinfc Organ for Oconee and Madison Counties, LOCAL DEPARTMENT. Itelltflous Revival The revival at Oconee Street Meth odist Church continues to increase in interest. There have been many conversions and quite a number of additions to the church. Rev. Mr. Hammond the pastor was assisted last week by Rev. J. T. Curtiss, of Toccoa City. Now la Your Chance We have in hand tor publication the Premium List for the Oconee Pair Association. A large number of these pamphlets will be distributed throughout the country, they will be seen and read by thousands and of [ Harmony Mr. M. St Jefferson For prospectus of> above iiilp * he prop.# June. newspaper mart—tlt.a, mOny Grove are alii*. tance of hoij|e .devyAfj* doubt not the paper will lie a success. Missouri C?l<lcr. We are under obligations to R. H. Latnpkin for a sample of splendid, fresh Missouri cider which he keeps on draught all the time. Mr. L. lias one of the finest bars in the State and keeps it stacked with the finest liquprs manufactured. Mr. O. C Harbin, chief clerk, is a pleasant gentleman and always polite to customers Returned. Mrs. Smith, mother of Mrs. Jesse pip tired, B'lferMve and Weak Siyht -> _ StreastljrBPdai.d Permanent Ijr Restored. >u can onada. nr* - jilts are nearly .. v forward this now get ice in your course it will be an excellent medium in which to advertise. Parties desir ing advertising space will cal! on II. L Cranford or W. F. Combs Banner cflieo. Tlie Passover. — A - t - This day was strictly observed, last Thursday, by affttic Israelites Itving in this ; com jtunilyt The festive sea son lasts eight days, but only the first and eighth d|ys were celebrated here. In cohimemomtioi. of the in cidents connected with the ’obs>iv- ance of this religions holiday, un leavened bread only is eaten during the festive season. Daniel, after a visit of some eighteen DR. ALEX. FOX, a Our Concert- citizens have always been delighted with the concerts given by i (jariton^niadk Burns’ Silver Cornet Band, bnt the 1 ^ * one to be given to-night, 23d inst., will undoubtedly surpass any yet given, from the fact that in addition to the splendid instrumental music an addition has been made to tlie list of vocalists, and the best talent in the city, yea in the Slate will con tribute to the enjoyment of the oc casion. We hope to see Denpree Ha l crowded, and know that none will regret attending. moDths to her son, Mr. Abe Smith, of Texas, returned home last week. She gives a rather llattering account of the crop prospects in Texas, but says as for herself' she greatly prefers Georgia, as the miasmatic crop, which l»ever fails with her, destroys the value of the many agricultural advantages of that country. e arojsorcy to learn that l&rfr Smith is suffering with chills since her return. Hope soon to learn of her recovery. M M1»tnlc4l. It was currently reported in Athens during the past week that Dr. Carl ton, the editor of the Banner made a political speech in Claiksville daring Lis visit rJ ifcpo> the court at that place. This is a mistake. Dr. no speech whatever, and the statement to that effect is untrue and was made out of “ whcle cloth.’’ Postponed. Owing|to the prevalence of measles, I the Childrens’ Jubiloe will be post poned until further notice. Street Parade. On Monday, the 15th inst., the Athens Guards were out on parade, with all the officers and members of the company present, and presented a fine appearance. Of the commis sioned officers we will say by way of criticism that Capt. Rucker looks, in uniform, as though “ he was born to command.” Lieut. Hull presents a kind of Jeff Davis appearance when on parade. Lieut. Potter has a MnGrudcr voice when giving com mands, and Lieut. Vincent is a Ma jor Pelham in his deportment. Memorial Orator. Our young friend, Philip W. Davis, has been chosen orator by tlie Ladies Memorial Association tor tlie Anniversary celebration on the 26th inst. Mr. Grady having declined, Mr. Davis, as alternate, will of course, not have much time in which to pre pare his address, but his native talent and rare oratorical powers warrant us in saying th.it those who attend will enjoy a literary treat. RreaklnK Dirt. We have before alluded to the fact that Dr. Iluonicut intended building a block of store rooms between Wil kins’ Stove House and Dr. Smith’s Drug Store* On Monday, the 15th, Mr. McGinty, the contractor, put a large force to work and after removing the little wooden structures which had stood there so long he began excava ting preparatory to laying the founda tion for the magnificent structure al luded to. Let the good work go on. Personal. Rev. J T. Curtiss, of the North Georgia Conference, who is now sta tioned at Tocoa City, gave us a pleas- aut. call on Wednesday last. Ho also preached an excellent sermon in Oco nee street Methodist church oil Wednesdayjuight. Mr. Curtiss, be sides being an intelligent and educated gentleman has traveled a great deal, (having, at one time been Missionary to Montana Territory,) and is, of course, very interesting in conversa tion. A Real Optician. «... TheAtlanm^.,Constitution. t gays: Dr. Alexander Fox, who is now so well known to our people as a skillful optician, is still at the Markham house, where he daily receives calls from those suffering with defective eye sight. He has thoroughly identified himself with our people, and during his residence here has sold thousands of glasses made from his tinted crys tal, which in every case have given porfect satisfaction. He intends to make Atlanta his home, though lie will travel through the State, visiting tne principal cities, from whence he already receives numerous letters of inquiry as to his glasses. His letters published elsewhere show the char acter of tlie endorsements he receives, and lie has hitherto published many from equally high authority. When you need glasses, let quacks alone, and go to see Dr. Fox. —Gen. D. M. DuBose, of Wash ington, was in thr city la9t week. —Bums’ Band.- proposal t^ $ut do all past efforts Tuesday night. —Dr. Holland appears in the Con cert Tuesday night. —Plenty of fine singing at Deupre Hall Tuesday night. I —Nine of Prof. W ilcox’s boarders j have the measles. —Improvements of all kinds are going on in every portion of the city. —Fire screens are now in order where grates are not used. — Secure your seats at T. A. Burke’s Book Store for the Concert. —Mr. M. Stafford \va3 in the city last week. —The finest programme ever put before the public of Alliens—at the Concert Tuesday night. v —“ Is there a man with “ sole” so dead that never unto himself has said ” I’ll buy my shoes at Spend’s ? —Hungry cows have free access to the College grounds. This should not be. —Ed. • Bancroft began selling strawberries as early as the 15th. They are very fine. —Ed. Jones and Hugh Taylor have formed a partnership in the fine art business. —Recollect the Burns’ Silver Cornet Band have never given a bad Concert yet. —When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for your household to be shod, go to Snead's. —C*l. It. H. Lampkin has returned from Florida and will spend most of the summer in Athens. —Do you wish to enjoy a pleasant evening ? if so go to the Concert Tuesday night. omul**, » R OM Tns OFITOAL IKSimiTB OF ET. PKTERSBURO, RUSSIA, . . --jne Defective Sight- his Ftnoteatd Tinted, Ficus Zensev. Wherever Fox’s Improved Spectacles have been introduced, they ore spoken .of in the highest pause, from their merits alone by practical experience of wearers. In proof of the advantages derived from the use of these Spectacles, they sre used exclusively at all Jty« Infirmaries, Hospitals, Medical Colleges and Universities, wherever they have been intro duced. Sold only by himself. He supplies no Peddlers. Read the Certificates that Atlanta’s Flrt Citizens Contribute to HD Skill. Auoc.,. I have it redeem, my 1 subtile though r.] I to the .a its electric current from brain to finger I know not. I have seen many a poor fellow rise to make a speech with the im press of conscious power and satisfied ambition on If a face, and yet, a few dry, harsh swallows were the only sounds uttered, so in my varied experience. I have followed, for awhile, many a scribbler like myself, whose word power and thought power were sadly at variance. WtlV PEOPLE COMPLAIN OF THEIR SPECTACLES NuT nnt Ilk p..,...,,, scrrr.s’o them, tiring, aching, and paining 1 noughts do not rise like lsomgua s ghost, unbidden. Indeed, a little HOW THEY SELECT AND HOW THEY BUV THEM. .itlcidcilt Will illllStnitC a difficult)' t. . , .. ... , which may not be entirely new to yonrself. A stage struck genius, It iw not generally understood by those de. -- -j . - ‘ pending on artificial assistance to enjoy good vision, that it requires as much skill aud scien tific knowledge, to properly adapt a pair of spectacles, as it docs to prescribe proper medi cine," and that there is ostrich injury done to the eye from the use of improper spectacles, as there js to the system from the use of improper medicines. A pair of spectacles should never be purchased from any person who is not thor oughly acquainted with the anatomy, physiolo gy ana disease of the human eye, laws" oi Jiylit, and the sciei ee of optice. \et it is strictly trne, that a lull knowledge of the above, com bined with skill and experience, is absolutely necessary to correctly adjust to tlie eye a pair of Spectacles. The principal causes o’l' optical defect of vision generally arije from decrease or excess of refractory power in one, or wore, or all, of the tmispurcnt parts ol the eye. In the presbyopic (or aged) eye, a magnifying lens ’■ required. The myopic (6r i-.Jr sighted) eyt, minifying lens. Now the gr.uit science of ’'tl limtyiug ;uH»t or optima is thorou gr.jt science of' the iijfitly to understand with most tragic air, said: “ I can call spirits from the vasty deep.’’ His auditor replied, “ so can I, or so can any other man; but the trouble is, will they come." So with thought. The session of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Honor has closed. You will see in the daily papers most accurate accounts of its action. But, of the almost boundless hospi talities of the city, nothing has been said. A very commendable modesty know how Bibbs got I Well, nww, that’} gooif^haw ! haw ! He bought on t'nk aud sold for cash, — ‘‘ took the bankrupt law.” tlie amount of refractive power tlie eye has lost, ! boa deterred even ilia renm-t era (Vnm or has in excess, so as to be able to select a UtlelleU eVeU 1,10 repoiters trom pair of ions at once, at the first trial, that when tried by the patient shall prove to his satisfac tion lliat, they posses.- that amount of power titej'ye requires, no more, no less. Below are a few certificates given to him by some of our most prominent citizens, which speak for themselves: testimonial or tux governor or oeohgia. Executive Dep’t., Atlanta, Dee. It. I have been using the spectacles of Dr. Al exander Fox for the last week, and hava tested them by long sustaiued reading and writing, and I find them easy to the eye, comfortable, and easy to use. I take pleasure in recom mending them os a goad glass. There is a slight difference in the vision of my eyes which the Doctor discovered without being informed, and suited his glasses to them. | Siguedj A. II. CoLQi rn*. TESTIMONIAL OF U. S. SENATOR OF GEORGIA. Doctor Alexander Fox, Atlanta, Ga.—Dear Sir : Some weeks ago you supplied me with a pair ofglasses which have proved such a com fort to .my eyes that I wish to oiler you my ap preciation. 1 bare suffered somewhat from reading by gas light, but since 1 have worn your glasses 1 experience uo inconvenience from long —djltg at night- Treeoiiunend your glasses to ■ friends. Very respSctlully, I. B. Gordon. rea Tuy Memorial Day. ORDER OF PROCESSION. Burns’ Silver Cornet Band; tlie Athens Guards; Univeisity Battal ion ; Hope JTire company; Pioneer Hook & Ladder company; Masonic Fraternity; Odd Feilows; Good Templars. The sabbath schools of the different churches; Mayor and members of Council; Police Force; Principals of Lucy Cobb Institute and pupils; Principals of Home School and pupils ; Members of the Press ; Members of the Bar; Clergy ; citizens in carriages, buggies <&c., citizens on foot. Every body is earnestly requested to meet at tlie Monument at 3 1-2 o’clock, sharp, in order that the procession may be formed. March from there to the Chapel where an address will be made and from there to the Cemetery. This is a sacred day with us, and it is to be hoped that all basin'*' jv "’ bo suspended at 12 o’cloc order that all may join in tb and solemn memorial of t* were dear to ns all. j By order of Mrs. ' ford, President. C. G. Talmadgf. II. Cobb Davis, } v W. D. O’Farrell, ) —War in Turkey ended- still sells shoes cheap. » Then —Athens will have a large delega tion in Augusta during the May Con vention. —Picnics, parties and promenades are particularly popular at the present period. -—Grass and foiage of all kinds was never known tn> grow faster than during the past week. —Let the Silver Cornet Baud see how much Pro f . Wurm is appreciated in Athens by their presence Tuesday night. —Is it wise to attempt to plod through the summer without first being shod at Snead’s shoo empo rititn. —Flowers for decorating the sol dier’s grave will be more abundant this year than for several years past. —Uncle Reuben Acton, of the At lanta Constitution, was in the city last Wednesday. —The prize drill of the Athens Guards came off at Dupree Hall last night. Particulars -will be given next week. —Rev. Mr. Hammond, lias been ably assisted in bis revival meeting by Revs. Connoway and Christian, of Winterville, and Rev. E. D. Stone, of this city. —The silver bill has become as popular in American finances as Snead’s fashionable spring ties for gentlemen. —Mr. R. L. Bloomfield lias just received and put in operation a new °»inning machine in the Athens Tt-TIMONtAL OF THE POSTUAfftlR AT ATLANTIA. 1 take pleasure in stating that I have used Dr. Fox’s tinted spectacles, *uud have never found any glasses that gave in: so much satis faction. I cun confidently recommend him to my friends and the public, who need glasses, as 1 think they are a great improvement on the ordinary glasses worn. Benj. Conley P. M. TESTIMONIAL OF O. P. FITZSIMMONS. United States Marshal’s Oifioe, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta, Ga., 1878. Dr. Alexander Fox, Atlanta—Dear sir: I take plasuve in adding my testimonial to those of distin^ushed gentlemen, nnd from experi ence and acquaintance with many who have used your glasses cheerfully recommend them. Yours respectfully, O. P. Fitzsimmons. testimonial of the mayor of Atlanta. Mayor's Office, Atlanta, Ga.. Jan. 2. From one of my eyes being more convex than the other 1 have been unable to precure spec tacles plea-ant nnd suited to the vision or sight of both eyes. Tills defect I)r. Alexander Fox discovered ond adjusted the lenses to suit the condition of each eye, and 1 am highly pleased with his glasses. N. L". Anoieil TESTIMONIAL of DR. J. 8. LAWTON. Atlanta, Ga. January 1, 1878. This is to certify that 1 have been using Dr. Ales. Fox’s tinted glasses for several weeks and take great pleasure in stating that they have proven to te the most pleasant 1 have ever used for my eyes. I most cordially recommend his spectacles to all who are compelled to use them. James S. Lawton. TESTIMONIAL OF COL. B. J. WILSON, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 2. 1878. I have been wearing Dr. Fox’s tinted specta cles for about four weeks, and am very much impressed with tha great difierenco between them and the glasses I have heretofore used, the “ Pebble.” There is ;:o tiring of the eyes. Every thing looks at seems natural, and I feel like the relief will be permineut. B. J. W ilsok. testimonial of col. o. b. toward. This is to certify that Dr. A. Eox examined my eyes aud discovered, which I hove long known, a remarkable difference in my eyes, and he hat- fitted a pair ol glasses which equal izes them perfectly. I tuko great pleasure in saying to my friends, aud others, that I believe the doctor is master of his profession. C. B. Howard. TESTIMONIAL OF DON. R. A. ALSTON. Dr. Ale;:. Fox.—Sir: For two or three weeks 1 have constantly nsed the pair oftinted glasses which you fitted to my eyes, and I take pleasure in assuring you that they enable me to read the fluestprint and for any reasonable length of time without fatigue. Until I got these glosses I hod been obliged to desist from reading at night, which I can now do with ease and com fort. Very respectfully, K. A. Alston. Certificate, of he AiUowlag pinions are In the hands of Dr. Fox : is being circulated tor <* riie tax jfayers tax all species stocks .a Chas. Shepard,M. D. SBHubbel, G K. Johnson, M D L Eudeiulller. A Platt, M D T J Palchen, Win H LeCamp,M D LA Bishop, John Brady, M D H W Roberts, Cbas. L Henderson. M DE F Dodge, M D Wm. Wood, M D S S Bowers. M D Rector Snnruel Fjwp J H McNeil, M D Rev." 8 Graves. G M Dixon, M D Rev. J Morgan Smith " * - A H BoUford, M D A R Botsfonl, M D IJ Whitfield, M D J D Craig, M D H A Whitfield, M D C W Prindle, M D \ , « Marks, M D ‘ ■*.!* 'Vcteott, M D tt, M D ~*VM D Rex. Arthur Little Rector Wm. Dafter, Rev. IV W Case Bav. V C Kirkwood IP Rev. J J Hcnshall. M E C Crane, M D G Allen Lamb, Ml B C Brett, M D. P Marc.haad, M A F Olmsted ' parading their beneficence before the world. It has been niy lot on vari- occasions to meet with similar assem blies, and yet I cannot recall the first instance in which, I as a member, received any special attention. While here, every thought seemed antici pated. Your own fraternity furnished their papers, gratuitiously, and even complimented one of your citizens, a delegate, until his usual modesty oppressed him with blushes. Daily, by the thoughtful coursety of Pen dleton and Sheppard Lodges, a lunch was spread in a room adjoining the Hall. Indeed your correspondent has been endeavoring, camel-like, to lay in a supply of these good tilings to suffice him for a while, well knowing that it will be sometime ere he “ sees tlie like again.’’ An address by the Rev. Mr. Strickland is merely mentioned by t he reporters. I learn it is to be published. I desire now to pay my tribute to bis genius, to quietly take off my bard earned laurels, lay them sadly at his feet and seek for laurels, in some other chan nel where I snail meet no such com petitors. For brilliancy of thought, pungency of wit, power of language, I have never heard him excelled As an elocutionist he is the equal of Bishop Beckwith, and besides, has that admirable charm which deep earnestness gives to language—a charm that holds you spell bound, each word is itself almost glittering jewel of thought. After this address, the Grand Lodge, escorted by Pendleton and Shepard Lodges, proceeded to the Planters Hotel. There, with about three bun dred otheis your correspondent en joyed the hospitalities of the Lodge above named. The table was sup plied by mine host Brown with every thing tlmt could tempt the appetite, It would never have occurred to you after the onslaught! of these viands that many of these men had already shown ample appreciations of three square meals and a lunch. One good' friend leaned back in his. chair as if about to surrender. I tried with cheering words to encourage him, but his look of utter despair was amusing as he said he had already shaken himself up like a meal sack, but he could hold no more. Let it be remembered that no wine dis—graced the tables. The graceful words of the scholarly Pace, the solid ingots of golden brain by Post G. Dictator Rogers, tta»~'hn.but telling language of Rone’ "Vug eloquence and the in-* * \ eloquent David § Viranlant. At- 1< " lent left s might Holy Wcelc.. Last week was denominated-, by various Christian denominations as “ holy week,” because of its com memoration of tlie death of Christ and the redemption of mankind. We copy the following ju. reference to this season from the Albany* Iftws: “ In early Christian ages people were accustomed to fast ton one meal of bread, meat and water, while raany abstained from any food during the entire week. The Lutheran, Cath olic, Protestant Episcopal churches and the Church of Eitglabd solemize Holy week, and have special services every da/. *• . i In some of the above churchos the office of Tenebrea (darkness,-from the darkening of the churches) is chanted. The services are very in teresting, and typical of events-irv the last days of Christ, Ilis .death and resurrection. 4 Sunday the 14th, was Palm Sunday, the last but one in Lent. It is de signed, by the blessing and -distribu tion of palms, to represent the cir cumstance of Christ’s triumphal en trance into Jerusalem. On Good Friday and Holy Satur day various forms and solemnities arc engaged in by some churches. On the former the altar is-denuded, to simplify the desolation of the church; and what is called the • adoration of the Cross is performed.. No conse cration takes place on Good.Friday. On the latter they have- the blessing of the “ new fire” obtained .from flint and steel, because vital light and life came from Christ, the Rock;.services emblematic of Christ arisen-; the chanting of all the prophetic passages of the Old Testament pointing to Christ’s resurrection.” The Easter services at Emanuel Church last Sunday morning were very interesting. The., music, by the choir was splendid and the house of worship was beautifully ducorated in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The symbolio offerings made by the different classes of tlie Sunday School in the afternoon were as follows: Rosebuds,. $IL 98; Sol diers of the Cross, Sf> ;, Dr. Moore’s Memorial Class, $5;. Band of Hope, S6; Good Shepherds, $2. 50; Holy (jomforters, $5 15Children of the Covenant, $4 80 ; Holy Communiop, 810 25. Uncle DIojs Sautter. If you want to get sweet mash, country corn whiskey, also the fa mous Lemp’s- beer, call at the Ex change Saloon and- Uncle Dick Saulter will-make you feel easy, and Jessie Allen, who is a first class bar tender, will wait on you with pleas ure. The best of wines and whiskies always on band. ns to his -»ne of the ts ever . »f men. .ugusta great their Sees J. IX. HUGGINS No. T Broad Street, Athens, Ga., still continues to sell Crockery, Glass Ware and Lamps, cheap for cash. Wests No. 1. Oil, 20 cts. retail ar.d as low at wholesale as it can he laid down from Baltimore in five barrel lots. Sewing Machine Oil a special ty. Lubricating and Tanner’s Oil. A good stoek of Wood and Tin Ware, Lime and Cement. I would call special attention to a new inven tion—the celebrated long Wool Dus ter, Lamp Mats and Chimney Clean ers. They are useful as well as or namental. I. am agent for the sale of Briggs & Bro’s. celebrated Garden and Flower Seed. Also a large lot Bunkum Cabbage Seed. I sell every description of cutlery, Table and Teaspoons. My stock of Bridles, Saddles and harness is complete. Dime Party. There will be a dime party for young people oF 17 years and under at the residenoe of Dr. Hall on Sat urday afternoon next at 4 1-2. All are invited. As our reporter came along Water Street last night, shivering with the chill night air, and drawing his overcoat tightly about him, he thought, “ now is the time fbr eolds and coughs,” but if poor mortals only knew what a certain cure Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup is, how few would long suffer, and then it costs only twenty- five cents.—Sanduaky (Ohio) Reg* ister.