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SOUTHERN 1UNNER: JULY 30, 1878. Gfficial County anil City Printer. Organ for Oconee and Madison Counties, ! For the Southern Banner.] Goocl-hyc My X~.Itt.le Olrl. LOCAL DEPARTMENT. 1**“ Advertisements mint alieny* be handed i >t later than 3 o’clock on Saturday, if in i'uded to appear on Tuesday. Tlic Sun was Darkened. Yesterday afternoon about a quarter past four o’clock the last eclipse of the I Sun occurred which will take place dur ing the present century. The shadow first struck the earth in British America, and according to information given by Astronomers touched the United States to Idaho Territory. It then swept athwart the Continent the line of to tality stretching across Idaho, Wyo ming, Colorado, the Iqdian Territories aod thence through Texas to the coast about midway between Galveston and New Orleans, measuring in width 116 tuiles. About three fourths of the disk of the Sun was hid from view in this latitude. Yes, she is truly dead : Even her heart is cold; And her pure spirit fled To the Good Shepherd’* fold. I dreamt it could not be, And held her dainty hand— (In n,y dreams she came to me, Or was I in her land f Heaven is here as there When we two are aneat )— So cold! it gave a scare, And I awoko in tear! My love has cast fear ont: Her body to the grave;., Bat, I can liava no doubt, Her soul to God who gave. He taught me to believe, “ All live to Him so she! “The God of they who live,” 44 Who sets all captives free i ’’ That life is brief, amen From Night to Light a whirl— Tiinuk God,’wo meet again 1 Good-bye, my little girl! Sphinx. Athens, Ga., July 27, 1378. THE CLAHb OF ’08. A PLEASANT RE UNION FOR TIIK UNI- [For the Southern Banner'.] To ULy VEltsrrYCOMMENCEMENT—A NOVEL nT uxm. GATHERING OF LONG SEPARATED So nohlv made; oil Heaven’s own perfect plan, STUDENTS— “ MAKE ME A CHILD A tjpo approved of God—a true woman. AGAIN JUST FOR TO NIGHT ” j MeU,inlw He must have blessed His work begun j And when ’twas finished, smiled and said, ‘•well done!” ONE OF THE LEADING FEATURES OF THE COMING COMMENCTMENT AT ATHENS WILL BE THE RE UNION OF THE CLASS OF ’68. Can I forget the one who gave me birth— Tiie one meet loved of ul the loved on earth— Who first imprinted on my baby brow, Affection’s seal—a mother s kiss—and now, . , ~Z , „ , ; Still bending on mo locks of tenderness, This class, the first full class to Shares ever witkme in each deep distress, graduate after the war, is generally Local Blendings. —We are having refreshing show ers now, — Butter and </ood eggs ar«* very scarce in market. —Moss & Thomas’ new warehouse has been completed. —We are glad to see our friend, Ed. Smith, on the street again. Dentil of Mr. HcIhsihi Parr. Tliis estimable young man died at his residence in this city on Wednes- d iy morning last at 6 o’clock, of Typhus fever. Saturday before he was well and engaged in his daily avocation with promise of as long life as any one of his age. But the d^troyer canto suddenly and with relentless hand bore him from the i which to choose, when she is in turn presence of wife, parents and friends, lie was buried by the Odd Fellows on Thursday evening. Entertainment at Doupreo Hall August Slid. PROGRAMME: *MU8IC BY.ORCIIESTRA. OPERETTA OF RED RIDING HOOD MUSIC. ALLEGORY— LIGHTHEART9 PILGRA1M- JOE. The Allegory represents a young pilgrim setting out upon the journey of life; she comes to where two ways meet, on one side there are rocky heights and narrow paths, on the other a lovely valley stretches ont before her; she hesitates a moment James M. Gray &, Co., Have a largo double-column adver tisement in this issue to which we call attention. The low prices and quali ty of their goods have induced many customers to visit this house within the past few weeks, Tlicv promise stiil further reductions in order to make room for a mammoth fall stock. (?Tve them a call. addressed by Firrobta (the Queen of the valley of pleasure) with her at tendants, Mirth, Folly, Sport; on the one hand, and Celestial Guardian of the heights of Wisdom, with her companions, Reason, Religion, Faith^ Hope and Love on the other, each endeavoring to attract the young Pilgrim to her awn way! Celesta wins the day, and Frivolita and her compahions retire to their shady groves To Mothers:—Should the baby he Farmers Clui> and Live ] suffering with any of the disorders of Wtock Association Clanto Co. babyhood use Dr. Bull’s Baby Syrup Meeting for permanent Organiza- i ;lt 0 " nce f or the trouble. Price 25 l ion July 27th 1878. President—Dr. W. L. Jones. Vice-President—Dr. J. S Linton Secretary—W. H. Morton. •Ills. Treasurer—W. H. Mathews. Executive Committee. Thomas Hudson, James King, John Ware, Jr., J. H* Hull, S. Bar- wick, George Murrell, D. M. Me. Cleskey, J. E. Taltnadge, R. T. Pit- tard. Delegates to Georgia State Ag ricultural Society, Athens, Aug 13th. Col. B. C. Yancy, James Wilson, Edward Bancroft., J. II. Hull, J. A. Meeker, Jefferson Jennings, James A. Witherspoon, Dr. II. R. J. Long, T. Lester, llenrv Bishop, Robert Dow ning, Dr. James S. Hamilton, Allen li. Johnston, W. Harvey Johnston, Major II S. Hughs, Dr. A. L. Nance, li. T. Brittain, Dr. James A. Hnnnicutt, John Billups, Richard Boggs, T. W. Janes, Edwin D. New ton, W. J. Russell, Miles R. Callo way, G. W. Barber, Capt. S. D. Mitchell, Joseph Lee, Col. H. C. Billups. On motion, names of the officers of this Society, were added to the fist of Delegates. The President and Pro fessors of the State College of Agri* culture and Mechanic Arts, the ’* Prudential Board” Trustees Uni versity of Georgia, were elected Honorary Members of the Club, ard their names by resolution were placed on the list of Delegates. Constitution and By-Laws as suggested by Agri cultural Club of Hancock county, and approved by Dr. T. P. Janes, State Commissioner of Agriculture, was adopted by the Club. “ Quoth the Raven’’ No. 2. “ Yon can find me at Fleming’s,” (first class cedar pencil with silver lie id, and rubber attachment) Every effect must have a cause ; so Boils, Pimples, etc., are the result of poor blood. Purify the blood by using Dr. Bull’s Blood Mixture and banish suih eruptions as those named. University Hotel and Restau rant. During last week it was our pleas ure to be shown through Col. R. H Lumpkins newly opened Hotel and Restaurant over his Turf Exchange Saloon. It is conveniently located and ad mirably fitted for the business- -a spa cious dining room, reception room elegantly carpeted, curtained and pictured, besides bedrooms for tran sient customers nicely furnished. Call and receive a hearty old “ Vir ginia like welcome.” With Prof. O. C. Harbin to manage the Turf Exchange, and Jonas Wal ker E-q. as porter the country is safe. —Look at Gray’s unlaundred shirts for 50 cents. Notes-Convontlon-G eorula Htato Airrlcultunit Society, Aiir- ltttli. The Farmers of Clarke county will please not forget the contribution of fruits and melons’ to Ladies of Ath ens having in charge “ Banquet’’ to Convention. Prince Hodgson Chair man of Committee will receive them. Col. L. II. Charbonier, President State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, will make an elabo rate address before the Convention on the peculiar advantages of his college for educating the sons of Georgia farmers. Col. Win. LeRoy Broun will cer tainly honor our city with his presence and address the Convention on the subject of “ Agricultural Societies ” The Sessions of the Convention will be conducted v th open doors and all of our Farmers and Citizens of Athens are cordially invited to attend. I The State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Aits will be hand somely decorated for the occasion, and the Agricultural products of our State fully illustrated from tastefully arranged “ cornu-copins” placed within the vestibule of this Coliege. The following gentlemen of dis tinction will be the guests of Athens during the Convention. Col. Wra. B. Chambers of Alabama, Hon. J R. Repass, of Schley, Honorable. John T. Clarke, Arthur Hood and O. A. Barry ofCuthbert, Ga. conceded to have been the .best class ever graduated from the University. It had thirty-eight members. Of these three are dead. These are Mr. George Bancroft, Professor in Uni versity; R. B. Hodgson, of Tal- madge, Hodgson <fc Co, of Athens, and F. B. Phinizy, of Phinizy & Co., of Augusta, the wealthiest firm in the State. They were all bright men— honors to the communities in which they lived. The surviving men are, without exception, men who are doing well in life. The most of them are promi nent and distinguished. Among others there are Albert Cox, Reese Crawford, B. P. Hollis, Meldrum, of Savannah; Senator Charley DuBose, Hon. M. V. McKibbee, Hamilton Yancey, Judge W. B. Thomas, Ju lius L. Brown, the Revs. George Goetchius, Herbert Myers, Mayor Rucker, of Athens; Davenport Jack son, W. W. Thomas, John Donalson, member of the Convention from Decatur county; Judge Frank Wil son, of Tennessee; Louis LeConte, leading lawyer of Columbia; Waiter Gordon, H, D. Beene, of Nevada; Dennis, ofEatonton; Alfriend of Lee county ; as merchants, Goodman, of Goodman & Trimble; and Hodgson, of Taltnadge, Hodg'on & Co., and a lot of others—every one of whom are doing well. THE RE UNION OF THIS YEAR is the carrying out of a programme determined upon at the graduation of the class. As the hoys surround) d the class-tree and grew sick over the class pipe, they clasped hands and declared that they would meet again in ten years. The tenth year has expired, and the boys arc gathering together for the re-union. In the ten years all but lour of the class of thirty-eight have married. Mr. B. P. Ilollis, of Americus, gets the suit of clothes as having the largest fami ly of children. Four members of the class have been married twice and one three times. A book containing the history of each member is being written by Mr. W. W. Thomas, of Athens. He has sent circulars con taining questions to each member j asking for information. He writes on the edge of this circular: “If you don’t reply', I’ll write your history myself.’’ Surely a dire enough threat! Arrangements are being made in Atlanta to secure a special car, in which the class-men and their fami lies can go over to Athens in some sort cf com tort. There wiil be about twenty who will meet in Atlanta to go, Tho«e who design doing tliis will please write at on:-e to 41 H.,’’ care Constitution office, stating when they will reach Atlanta, and how many seats will be wanted. In a short time, an announcement will he made as to when the car will leave for Athens. Excursion tickets can be procured, — Constitution. Wlio taught me firstly evening prayer to say, And when' was hurt did kiss the paiu awoy; Or, when too oft, contention*, cross, nnkind, Did woo me tc u better frame of mind. Methinks, sweet mother mine, wert thou to die, That tlion wouldat ask a place in yonder sky, W.here thou might’et be my guiding-star oflove, | And mark my c urac; and should I chance te —Gents India Gause shirts 35 cts., worth 75 cents at Juntos M. Gray’s. —James M. Gray & Co., regus lators of Northeastern dry goods market. —New lot of Ladies silk and Tor- chorn Lace ties at a price. —James M. Gray & Co., regus lators of Nortf eastern dry goods Don’t forget the great match market, game of Base Ball on the 6th of Att- That iu thy grief thou’det drop a bitter tear Upon thy erring cliil ', my mother dear! Hast thou a fault, it leans to virtne’a side; Thon to a friend art true, whnte'er betide. Goodness and tnfth,|and more, in thee I find; For true thyself, tliqu’rt just to all mankind. Full well I knoFa^rhcn here thy race is run, When, every trial past, thy heaven is won; Though earth shall mourn thee lost, and weep with me, Angels shall shout fur joy and welcome tbeel Athens, July 21,1873. Base llall. THE MATCH GAME BETWEEN TUB “ CLINCH ” AND THE “ POP AND GO’’ CLUBS. As the time approaches when North and South Georgia are to test the merits of their respective cham pions of the-tyll and h it, the interest which was at firs manifested by all the lovers of our national game and steadily increased, until it now runs “ neck and neck ” with the "iBroad street thermometor that registers 101 in the shade. The “ Pop and Go ” Club of Clarke comity, if we are not niislakn;, will prove more formidable opponents than perhaps the “Clinch boys” imagine. In their practice games of the past two weeks the^ “ Pop and Goi s ’’ have exceeded the most sanguine expecta tions of their “ backers,” and should they continue to advance with such rapid strides ere long they will be rceognize^yas. the “ Bostons ” of the South. By constant and patient practice they have attained a degree of- proficiency, but seldom before equalled, if ever attained by any club in the State. Added to this the lack that these sturdy sons of the soil gust. —Mr. Bernard has something tor teachers’ ears in our advertising col umns. —Our streets are already begin ning to assume a business-like Ap pearance, —We hope our Oconee corres pondent will write tip “ Court week at Watktnsville.” —The College Campus looks so pretty that really we wish some one could he regularly employed therein all the while. —Miss Wells, an estimable lady connected with the Athens Factory, died on Saturday last attd was buried on Sunday. —The Hunnicut building ttder the supervision of Mr. McGinty is be ginning to assume housev propor tions. —On Friday last Dr. Jerdinc’s horse which was attached to his bug gy, in which was himself, Mr. M. G. Cohen and infant child, ran away, tore the buggy to pieces but fortu nately n > one was hurt. —Don’t forget the entertainment given for benefit of First Methodist cliuich Friday night August 2d, at Deupree Hall, Price of admission only 25 cents. Tickets to be had at the stores of Messrs. Burke and Fleming, Taltnadge A Hodgson, and Messrs. Cohen, and lieese & Lane. Halloo, John! Halloo yourself! Well say, theul Say -what, Henry t Say 1 Where did you get all those goods you’ve got packed in that wagen ? Why, I got them in Athens, of course. But who did yon buy them from ! Well, now, that’s funny, I declare. I thought everybody knew that Huggins’ Ftore was the place to buy the best goods at the lowest priets. Why a fellow just can’t get away from there ’till he gets his wagon plump lull of goods, they soil them so cheap, and then they are just the cleverest fellows to trade with that I ever did see. Henry, you must stop in there the next tima you go to Athens. It’s right on Broad Street, under the Banner Office. You will find every thing so cheap, and such clever folks to wait on yon that yon will never go to any other store. Do they keep all kinds of goods, John ? Yes, everything you want. Coffee in sacks, packed up in stacks; Sugar in barrels and hogsheads too, Great piles of flour run up like a tower, . And lsrd to shorten it through and through Then you ought to try their meat, It’s the host m all this “beat”— Hams, shoulders and sides as well. Then the good things they’re got I never would have thought, Such goods were brought here to sell. Meal, Mackerel and Molasses, Syrup, rice and looking glasses, The best in the world, no doubt. Grant’ and Horseford’s Baking Powder, For which nothing speaks loader Than the pre’ty light-bread it turns out. The best smoke and chewing tobacco, And the very finest cracker That ever was baked in a p m. Then the best things to eat, , Fruit, vegetables ond meat, That ever was sealed in a con. Fruit jars and jel v tumblers, The best among all numbers. And everything else of the sort. Knives, forks and butter paddles. The best bridles, harness and saddles Still cheaper thon ever were bought. Boots, leather, shoes and hats; Buckets, brooms, tabs and mats, And too many small things to mention. And if anything you desire For which you rail to enquire, They are sure to ask >onr attention. Calicos, bleaching* and tickings, The best selections and pickings, Staple dry goods as ever or more. Crockery, lamps aud glassware So you need never pais there For anything I’ve mentioned heretofere. Tlic Htylo Organ. [From the Christian Index, July 11, 1878.] Hitherto there fins been an un satisfied demand for a Parlor Organ which should combine power, sweet ness and variety of tone with a per fect action, enclosed in a rich and ornamental case, which could be sold at a very moderate price. After spending large sums of money in experimenting, J. Estey & Co. have at last succeeded in manufacturing an organ which covers the whole But who are these clever folks You’ve been telling me about 1 Their nam s I’d much like to know, For next time I go to Athens I don’t want to get out Till I drive right up to the Btore. Well, there’s J. H. Hoggins, the “Bo** The proprietor, you know, And Mister Bab Fellows Is a clerk in the store, And Mister Harvey Huggins Keeps the Books to-be-sure. And the old clerk of course 9 I thought you ongilt to know— He’s been there so long, His nnmc is Johnnie Moore. Stop your nonsense, “Pleas.” and ask Col. Pat Walsh to allow yon to visit Athens during the Convention of Georgia Stale Agricultural Socie ty and report proceedings, for Chron idc and Constitutionalist. An ice box and a palmetto fan, (not to men tion other creature comforts) will be furnished each member of “ the Georgia Press.” Our white friends of Athens and vicinity, will find tickets for the ex cursion to Atlanta, Aug. 9th, for sale at Mr. T. A. Burke’s attd at Mr. J. W. Fleming’s. Two special passen ger car will be furnished for their accommodation. Brydye, Sapp and Boyd. “can wear” fora great length of time under high pressure, we^pre- diet that the game will be the closest and mo.-t exciting that Athens has ever witnessed. The boys have a “little habit” of never allowing their opponents' balls to get beyond the diamond. Jackson, the left- handed pitcher of the “ Pop and Goes” whose balls have earned him the well-earned appelation of the 1,1 Georgia “Boyd,” might take his place with credit on any of the pro fessional nines in the country. Dr. Carver with his “ magic rifle ’’ has made people stare lately and if cer tain young men of the “ Clinch ’’ don’t ditto when treated to some of “Jackson’s Best’’ on the 6th, our knowledge of the game is not what it should be. The merits of the Clarke county catcher and first base men are too well known to need any common’, while Mr shortstop back- ing up the well known champion who liolds forth at third base, if not manufact ured out of watch springs, can at least get away with the balls about as lively as anything we ever witnessed. Taken as a whole, in their respective positions in the field they are one and all what good play ers should be, while as batsmen it is believed that they have no rivals in the State. From the above, copied from the Clirom.de and Constitutionalist of Sunday iast, it will be seen that the “ Clinch ’’ Club are expecting heav work. Let not the “ Pop and Go Club be too confident of success. —James M. Gray & Co., regula tors of Northeastern dry goods mar ket. Our enterprising friend, \V. H Matthews, proposes to give an ol fashioned barbecue at his country home to the Farmers Club of Clarke county, Saturday Sept. 21st. All the member* will be there at “cousin William’’ and will bring their fan Ilk-. ground. The action, by an ingenious and yet perfectly simple mechanism, has been rendered independent, and cannot be affected, like others, by changes in the weather. A new and surprisingly beautiful design of case lias been fashioned, and many other improvements been made, and we are informed by G. P. Guilford, Estey’s Managing Agent for the South, that his experience ot twenty-nine ears, he has never seen such a universal favorite as this organ seems o be. He has sent it out on trial to be tested with other organs, aud that not one has ever been returned; neither has he failed to sell it to any customer who has ever seen it. Having done away with all loc. 01 agencies, Estey has determined to —Gents India Gause shirts 35 cts., worth 75 cents at James M. Gray’s. —James M. Gray & Co., regu lators of Northeastern dry goods market. —Gents India Gause shirts 35 cts., wot th 75 cents at James M. Gray’s. —James M. Gray and Co., regu lators of Northeastern dry goqds market. ell through INIr. Guilford directly to customers; thus giving them the benefit of all disccunts and commis sions. july.23.tf. —Look a’. Gray’s unlattndrcd shirts for 50 cents. —James M. Gray & Co., regu lators of Northeastern dry goods market. —James M. Gray & Co., regu lators of Northeastern dry goods market. Yes, we can change a fifty dollar bill if you want a bottle of Globe Flower Cough Syrup, the greatest Cough and lung remedy in the world ; or if you wont to try it first and see it what the Hon. Alex. H. Stepens, Ex- Gov. Smith, Ex-Gov. Brown and Hon. Robert Toombs of Georgia, says about it is true, you cau get a Sample 'Bottle for ten cents at Dr. C. \V. Long, & Co, Drug Store, Athens Ga, that relieves an ordinary cold. The Globe Flower Cough Sykup nevei had an equal for Coughs, Colds and Lung Affections. It positively cures Consumpton when all other boasted remedies fail. Sample Bottles, ten cents. Regular size, fifty doses, $1.00. MOTHERS SELDOM REALIZE ” That indulgence in fruits and vege laities causes deposits in the milk which induce Colic or Cholera Intau- tutn iu their nursing little ones. To counteract these injurious effects the mother should use Parker’s Ginger Tonic. It strengthens and corrects her own nervous condition, and its goed effects are imparted through the milk to the child, making it cheerful, free from pain, and disposed to refreshing sleep. Matty ladies suf- t> ring from functional disorders and Nervousness, will be si rprised at the comfort this strengthening tonic affords, as by its use they find relief from paiu, aud functional regularly restored. Buy a SI bottle from your druggist R. T. Brumby, or a sample bottle at 15 cents, and test §-its merits. THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO ENJOY LIFE. Than to quietly suffer the miseries resulting from Dyspepsia. If you are distressed with Headache, Nervous ness, Now Spirits, Wakefulness, Pal pitation of the Heart, Costiveness, Live Complaint, paiu in the Stomach, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Heartburn, etc., seek that comforting relief that always comes from using Parker’s Ginger Tonic, and you will be aston ished at your renewed capacity to enjoy life when freed from paiu and suffering. Protect also your little ones from Cholera Infantum, and yourself and family from sudden at tacks of colic, cramps, dysintery or cholera morbus, by keeping this superb corrective and invigorant al ways at band. Buy a $1 bottle from your druggist, R. T. Brumby & Co., or a sample bottle at 15 cenffe, aud test its merits. —Look at Gray’s unlaundred shirts for 50 cents.