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SOUTHERN BANNER: JUNE 25, 1878 5 County and City Printer, Organ for Oconte and Madison Counties, LOCAL DEPARTMENT. 140“ Advert)-*amenta mwtt akeoyi bo handed <i not later than 8 o’clock on .Saturday, if in- rouded to appoar on Tueaday. lecture by the great S OTJTHERN HUMORIST. BILL" ARP At Oai’PRF-B IIaix Monday Kvaurao, July 1st. Subject: *• A COUSIN IN BERLIN.” —“ Bill Arp”—“A Cuusin in Ber lin.’ ’ Admission only 50 cents. hi order that there may bo a large atten dance of " The Fair Sex," a gentleman ac companied by two ladies will bo admitted for 9125. Gentleman and three ladies $160. Bill Arp hue often made us forget our cores and •-roubles, both in the trying times of war and in t.hu days of Radical triumph. Let our people now show their appreciation by a large atten dance ou this occasion. Mus'.c by Barns’ Silver Coroot Band. Tick ets for sale at " Burkes” and “ Flemings.” No extra charge for Reserved Seats. K. of II. Tito election of officers of Goldeu Knle Lodge, No. 11, K. of H., will uke place at their Hall to-morrow) Wednesday night. General 13. I*. A-leacancfer. When “ the General’’ returns from New York we trust lie will pay Ath- i-js a visit and allow his old friends ia our city the pleasure of an inter view. Athens has not been honored with his piesence since lie was* West Point Cadet. And ot course the boys of “ Carlton’s Battery,” and the “Athens Guards’’ would like to shake him by the hand. The Visiting Hoard. Governor Colquitt has appointed the following committee to attend the examinations at the University of Georgia, beginning July 3d. Mark Johuston, of Fulton county; Henry H Jones, Bibb county; Jas T White, Taylor county j C. P. Crawford, Baldwin county; H. C. Mitchell, Fulton eounty; John W. Glenn, Jackson county; Charles M. Neel, DeKalb county; Tlios G. Pond, Dougherty county; Wm D. Harden, Chatham county; James Denham, of Marion county. All these gentlemen are capable and efficient and will fultill the du- ties assigned them. —Old Pecker wood remarked that it was the rainyest time he ever experienced—and he reckened some body must have hnng up a power of dead snakes this spring. Bill Arp. —“ I. do believe it is belter to have a pocket full of poor money and let things be high, fer there is com fort in feelin ot it even tho it ain’t worth much. When it took a hun dred dollars in “ Confed” to buy a pound of tobacker I felt sorter like a gentleman if' I had the money but now I feel as mean as a yaller dog when my asselts gits down to half a dollar.” Bill Arp. Married. At the residence of her parents in this city, Thursday, June 13th, by Rev. L. Thomas, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Miss Alice V. San- som, (Coi.) and Rev. Wm. D. John son, A. M., pastor of St. James A.' M. E. church, Columbus, Ga. The bride was highly respected by white and colored in Athens, and was a very useful member and industrious laborer in her church. In speaking of the Groom the Co lutnbus Times says: “The Groom is pastor of St. James Methodist col ored church of this city, and is very popular among his people. He is a man of education and influence, and has done much good in his teachings to his race, as to their duties moral ly, socially and politically. Local Blendings. TI1E PRIDE OF ATHENS. Oliver Encanipmont’ No. ' 14, I.O.OF. The election for officers to govern this order lor tho ensuing year came off at their Lodge room on Friday night last with the fellowing result : W. P. Varney C. P. Jno. B. Gardner II P. Jas. A. Grant S. W. w. D. O’Farrell I. W. H. Buessee .......Scribe. W. A. Talmadgc Treas. Capt. Henry Buessee was elected aa Representative to the Graud Lodge which meets in Macon the 2d week in August. A Model Farmer, We arc informed by W. H. Bush that II. D. Jackson, of Jackson coun ty, has on his farm three rows of corn, one hundred feet long, with seventy stalks to each row. Estima ting one ear to each stalk, the pro duct should amount to one hundred and eighty bushels per acre. This is farming extraordinary. With the above showing the farmers of Jack- son will no doubt send a first-class delegation to the meeting of the Georgia State Agricultural Society which convenes in Athens August 8th. They will be cordially wel comed by our citizens on that occa sion. A Step In tile Itltflxt Direction We see from the /Sumter Republi can that it is proposed to, elect our friend Capt. John A. Cobb, president of the Agricultural Association of Sumter county. This is right, Capt. Cobb possesses every qualification for the position. In addition to mental capacity, good temper, suavity of manner, firmness and dignity, he has the practical experience derived from many years devoted to agri cultural life, as a successful planter on a large scale. He belongs to the class from which all our agricultural societies, State as well as county, would do well to select their presidents, if their pur pose is to advance the material inter ests of the people of Georgia. —An now “Charley,’’ you nose that I can’t read readin nor rite i itin. Bill Arp. riio Northeastern- Progress. Editor Banner — Dear Sir : Please allow me to say, through your columns, that I confidently expected to publish the first issue of the above named paper on Wednesday, the 26th inst., but an unexpected and annoy ing delay in the reception of my Press, ordered from New York, will delay the publication for another week, perhaps. I ask this courtesy at your hands from he fact that I told several gen tlcmcn in your city who kindly con sented to advertise with me that the paper would be issued at the date and time above mentioned. Yours, most obed’tly, Malcom Stafford. Harmony Grove, Ga., June 21, ’78 Capt, XI. Nlokerson-The 13. Hull road. Miss Mamie Brown. It will be noticed in the report of the exercises of the Lucy Cobb In stitute that this young lady took three medals—Literary, French and Instrumental Music. We are as sured th at such eminent success has not been achieved for years, perhaps never since the Institute was opened We were informed by a teacher that she had never seen so persevering and industrious a student. With this, her uniform cheerfulness gained the love even of those who were her competitors and certainly warmed in to tender love the affection of her teachers. Her gentle, nnaffeited manners on the stage quite won tho hearts of all the audience. She also received the scholarship medal during her Junior year. If Thomson has any more young ladies ot her type we would gladly welcome them ss they would reflect credit on their homes and the Institute. ' Beautiful swiss and Jas. M. Gray * Co’s. organdies at Crepe Lese Gray <fe Co. Rucheny at Jas. M, Capt. Nickerson returned last week from quite an extended trip to the West and East, whence he had gone ou business connected with the Ath ens Foundry and the Northeast Rail road. He visited all the large Founderies in the cities of both sec tions, including those at Louisville, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Patterson, Wilmington and Richmond. At Cincinnati he purchased a largo Bor ing and Turning Mill for the Athens Foundry, and from the celebrated Baldwin Locomotive Works he pur chased for the Northeastern Railroad a new Engine a duplicate of the R. L. Moss, which has done all the work of the road up to date. The new Engine is to be named Jno. W. Nicholson, in honor ofllie first Pres ident of the Road. While referring to the road we will mention that for the business year closing May 1st, in addition to meet ing all the current expenses and pay ing a considerable sum for extraor dinary expenses in the way of build ing bridges, ride tracks, depots, etc., the road cleared about $16,000. This, we think, is a handsome show ing for the road. We are iuformed by President Childs that nearly all the second mortgage bonds have been sold. —“ Bill Arp”—“A Cousin in Ber lin.” — See notice of Democratic meet ing in Oconee county. —Has anybody lost $2.00 ? Snead took stock in the excursion. —The revival meeting at the Bap tist church is still in progress. —Over three hundred Athenians excurtcd to Toccoa yesterday. —T. W. Rucker, E-q., has returned from Hot Springs much improved in health. —P. S. Ax Harris if he saw them Geraffe eggs when he were at Filla- delphy. —Jake Tweedy, Esq., has re turned from Philadelphia and looks better from having made his visit. —The measles have disappeared, now let Col. Prince Hodgson collect the children together and give them their promised jubilee. -The farmers of Clarke county are earnestly requested to meet at the Fair Grounds on next Thursday (27th) at 11 a. m. —The Augusta Base Ball Club has accepted the challenge of the “ Pop and Go” Club and will play in Athens during Commencement week —The Georgia State Agricultural Society convens in Athens, August 8tb. Every preparation should be made to extend them a cordial greeting. —Eugene Brydye, Thad Boyd and Ed Sapp arc engineering the Great Athenian excursion to Atlanta, Ails gust 9th. We wish them very great success. —Dodson & Scott, of Atlanta are first class printers—yet Athens can boast of four printing establish ments. Why not patronize home industries ? —We again respectfully call the attention of Couucil to condition of Ferro Lithic Spring. Let it be placed in first-class condition, with a handsome shed for protection of vis itors fron rain and sun-shine. —The City Council might gratify our merchants on Thomas street by erecting a few more horse racks, for the benefit of their friends and cus tomers from the country. —(Bill Arp)—He didn’t know of but two sounds in all nature that a man couldn’t get used to—o.nd them was the tongue of a seoldin woman and the hrayin of a—mules’ father. Jesso, that’s what I say. Com men no merit of* theLuoy C °1>D Institute. Our city has entertained quite a number of visitors during the past week, wheffiave been present at the Commencement exercise# of the Lucy Cobb Institute. Our citizens of course interested in the tmccese of the Institute and thus testify their appreciation of the great work: -here done by their very constant atten dance on all their exercises. Mon day morning was devoted to the rec itation by the Fresh class, and read ings by the Sophomores. These exercises will compare fa vorably with any preceeding ones. Even the little ones seemed to be imbued with the spirit-which per- ades all connected with the school, an earnest desire to use all the means at command as a help to their im provements. Their recitation and readings were very flattering to their progress in the elements of elocution. And when all have done so well it would be unjust fit allow our taste to select few names from so bright a coterie. Monday night was devoted t > an exhibition * of the Juveniles and though the rain poured in torrents and the streets were fearfully muddy, the hall was comfortably full. The operetta of “ Red Riding Hood *» was most charmingly performed by a host of beautiful little sprites, Miss Maude Talmadgc made a most charming little Red Riding Hood, and her bright face drew all eyes to her. Miss Mary Newton Cobb acted the Mother to perfection. Miss Lamar Rutherfoi d acted the wolf a style perfectly inimitable, and while her appearance was very formi dable, the charming little qnesn ot the furies, Miss Tillie Morton, could not restrain her laughter at the con trite looks of the wolf when she tried to shame him for his designs on Red Riding Hood. A number of little girls representing flowers and their beauty, formed a bouqet strange ramose, During the danc ing of the laries the sweetest sight was little Lucy Hunnicut only about 3 years eld, yeti she was full of the spirit of the piece. The patient care which the.kind teachers exhibited in the preparation of their perform ances deserves most prominent and kindly mention. At this school more than any I have ever known, the teachers consider no pains or care too much which adds to the happiness or advancement of the scholars. The silverware delivered by the National Silver-Plating Co., No. 704 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, is giv ing entire satisfaction. All orders arc promptly filled, and no one need hesitate about sending them money. —Lutheran Observer. I$*M. G. & J. low prices. Cohen leaders of *©“The best dollar shirt in.the State at M. G. J. Cohen’s. The Junior exhibition on Tuesday, was most creditable, we refrain from the expression which among newspa per reporters has become somewhat trite “ that it was the best we over attended.” Certainly this exhibition can lose nothing by comparison with any other, and if we judge the future of the young ladies by their success this year, the Seniors of the past must look to their gracefully worn laurels. Your reporter is again tempted to express his -opinion as to who was most successful—but lie refrains—knowing full well that very many would differ with him. The Concert, on Tnesday night, was a marked success. This was largely due to the taste with which the programme was arranged. It is not expected that young ladies could fully appreciate the genious of Beet hoven, Handel, Mozart, and other great masters, or render their compo sitions. Even if this was possible certainly no mixed audience could appreciate the performance. Hence, Prof. Schirmarker, made most admi rable selections, simple, yet full of delightful harmony. His incompar able violin certainly received a large share of the applause. We consid er the Institute as most fortunate in possessing at once so charming a musi cian, so successful a teacher, so perfect a gentleman. Not a few of the songs and instrumental pieces were perfect. Every variety of jelly tumblers in any quantity, at J H Huggins. forego paying a just tribute to special young ladies of the other classes must be my excuse now, all did well. Three of the compositions struck me as being the very best I had ever heard which three they were I will not say, not being the fighting editor. At the cloee of the interesting exer cises after the delivery of diplomas to the graduating class, numbering 16— the goal for which they had so long straggled being reached. But now every eye was directed to the stage. every ear on the alert to catch the name of those fortunate ones who were to be crowned with more glittering honors. Maj. Lamar Cobb, the active Chairman of the Board of Trustei s, rose with a very fair supply of med* als for the successful competitors, whom I now name. SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL SENIOR CLASS. Miss Mamie Brown, Thomson, Katie R. Morion, Athens. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Katie Booth, Watkinsville; Leila Potter, Athens, of Miss Katie Booth, Maj. Cobb said such kind and assuring words, that they must have given her more happiness than even the possesaion of the medal which lie stated positively she wovld have showed—but for continued illiies*. JUNIOR CLASS. Miss Louise Little.—Eatonton. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Sallie Thurmond.—Athens. SOPHOMORE CLASS. Miss Jennie Smith.—Athens. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Fannie Newton.—Athens. No medals were distributed in the j Freshman class. Owing to the sick- j ness of the members none of them had | attained 95 the lowest average, which can obtain this coveted prize. ACEDEMIC DEPARTMENT. Miss Maude Talmadge.—Athens. HONORABLE MENTIOM. Miss Lanuie Rutherford, Macon; Mary Russell.—Athens. Miss Maude Talmadge took the medal in the primary department last year. She must look to her laurels. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Miss Kate Rutherford,—Macon. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Mattie Hammond.—Athens. Lucy Griffith.—Athens. FRENCH. Miss Mamie Brown.—Thomson. Miss Lillie Moss.—Athens. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Katie R. Morton.—Athens. VOCAL MUSIC. Misses Annie A. Ennis and Oliiia Miller.—Milledgcville. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Bessie Fleming,—Athens. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 1 Misses Mamie Brown, Katie R. Morton and Julia Powell. HONORABLE MENTION. Miss Louise Little, Eatonton ; Miss Sallie Thurmond, Athens; Miss Mat- tie Hawkins, Americas; Miss Maggie Garrett, Social Circle. Maj. Cobh then read the following resolution by the Board of Trustees: Resolved, That all pupils of the Lucy Cobh Institute, who prior to 1872 studied here the regular colle giate course are considered alumae of said Institute. Tho Lucy Cobh lias always been an institution of which our people have been justly proud. We are glad to learn that efforts are being made, by which we hope a more commodious Chapel will be provided. The watchful care of the Trustees, the loving and faithful lobors of the teachers, and the eminent success of each class of young ladies demand this at our hands. We hope the gentlemen who have been named as a committee to forward this work will actively and earnestly engage in this labor. •I. II. HUGGINS Still Ahead 1—The attention of all my friends and the public generally, just a word. I have now on hand one of the handsomest and most com plete stock of goods ever offered to the people; complete because most auythiug that you want can he found at the Store of Jas. H. Huggins, Crockery, Glassware, and Lamps by the wholesale. Table and Pocket Cutlery at prices to suit the buyer. An Elegant Eight Blade Pearl Handle Pocket Knife for One Dollar. Come and see it. Wooden and Tinware of all kinds cheap. Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Molasses «fcc. All other Groceries at bottom figures. Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes and Leather. j The celebrated Long Woolen Dus- ) ters, (every housekeeper ought to j have one). Also beautiful Lamp Mats. Fifty Boxes Schultz’s Soap. The best Soap and the largest Bars made for the money. Give it a trial and be convinced. All who want a No. 1 Sewing Ma chine Oil call on me. Special induce ments to wholesale buyers. The Best Lubricating and Tanners Oil always on hand. The best Kerosene Oil 20 cts. a gal lon. Bottom figures guaranteed to those wishing ij by the barrel. Lime for Building and Agricultnra purposes. Special figures on large quantities. Highest market price paid for all kiuds produce. All my friends are invited to call and see me. Jas. H. Huggins, No. 7, Broad Street, Alliens, Ga. Iri^New prints every week at G. & J. Cohen’s. M. Good Digestion.—“ Give U9 this j day our daily bread” and good medi cine to digest it, is both reverent and human. The human stomach and liver are fruitful sources of life’s comforts ; or disordered and diseased, they tingle misery along every nerve and through every artery. The man or woman with good digestion see beauty as they walk, and overcome obstacles they meet in the routine of life, where the dispeptic sees only gloom and stumbles and growls at even imaginary objects. The world still needs two or three new kinds of medicine before death can be perfectly abolished; but that many lives have been prolonged, and many sufferers from Liver disease, Dispepsia and Headache, have been cured by Mor rell’s Hepatine, is no longer a doubt. It cures Headache in twenty minutes, and there is no question but what it is the most wonderful discovery made in medical science. Those afflicted with Biliousness and Liver Complaint should use Merrell’s Hepatine. It can be had at Dr. C. W. Long & Co., ®8T*M. G. & J. Cohen leaders of low prices. The bright sun of Wednesday opened upon Commencement Day, when many a guileless young heart was linen, jeans, cottonades and cassi- meres at Jas. M. Gray <fc Co. If success depends on health sure ly health depends upon pure blood. Dr. Boll’s Blood Mixture maintains the blood in a state of purity, and health is the result. TO OBTAIN COMKOBT. Speedily and at little cost, end your Dyspeptic sufferings at once by using Parker’s Ginger Tonic. Thousands who have lor years sought relief in vain from Headache, Nervousness, Low Spirits, Sleeplessness, Liver Dis orders, Costiveness, Acid Stomach, Heartburn Palpitation of the Heart Cramps, Distress in the Stomach, Coated Tongue, etc, have found a most comforting and complete cure in the use of this sterling invigorant. Keep it always at hand; and while’it will save you much misery and suffering, _ it will also enable you to defy the dan gers of Colic, Cholera Morbus, Diarr hoea and Dysentery, and save your little ones from Cholera Infantum, Buy a $1.00 bottle from your druggist Dr. R. T. Brumby, & Co, Athens, Ga, or a sample bottle at 15 cts, and test its merits. egfM, G. _ & J. Cohen leaders of low prices. Now and Then.—It is only now and then that such men as Hon. Alex, H. Stephens, Ex-Gov. Smith and Ex-Gov. Brown of Ga., endorse a medicine for the throat and lungs, anfl when they ko it is pretty good evidenoe that the remedy must be good for the cure of ooughs, colds and lung affec tions. They recommend the Globe Flower Cough Syrup, and their testimonials are to be seen round tho ten o^nt sample bottles of the Globe Flower Syrup, for sale by. Dr. C. W. Long & Co.. Athens, Ga 11 la is j a jrvmug ucaik niw Headquarters for Fruit jars, and fi,led with j°y frtl anticipations. The cheaper than ever, at J. H. Huggins.’ same prudence which lias made me 1 A handsome line of corsets at Jas. M. G. Gray & Co. Patent Co’s. laces at Ja?. M. Gray <§5