The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-07
'[FoR THE LEDGER.
The Pic Mic.

Mr.. Editor:-I had the pleasure of being
at an Examination and Pic-Nic Dinner,
given by the employers of Mr.. VIM. NJ.
Adams school, on the I'd inst. Said school
is situated 9miles east Of the village, known
by the name of Warm Ridge. The examin-
alton commenced at Ifslf-past ten o'clock,
and continued till dinner was announced
when the professions were formed under |
the direction of Maj. J. D. Halle ahd Col. |
t. w. Huey; the first procession was form
ed by Major Halle, the female students in
front, numbering some $50, and similar
number of males were formed by Col. Huey;
when all were marched down to the table,
where was in readiness most bountiful
dinner; consisting of variety Of delicacies.
There was something to be found ON that
widespread table to suit the particular taste
of all-and at this time, among the most
conspiciAs of the party, were our young
candidates, each one striving to pay most
attention to the wants of the ladies while at
the table, in selecting choice pieces, filling
their glasses with cool water, &c.
After all had eaten, the ceremonies were
renewed at the school house. There were
anumber of select 81 pccches delivered by the
boys, in such a manner as approached very
nearly to eloquence and oratory. After the
boys were through, Col. Huey, the orator of
the day, rose in his usual bland and gcntle
manner, and spoke at some length upon the
Importance ofEducation, by taking cursory
view of the dark ages which have passed,
and comparing them with our present en-
ightened day; proving most clearly that
this was legacy that could not be wrested
from them, &c. After which the marshal of
the day calle 0uponM MP. Crawford, Esq to
follow upon the occasion of the day-it be-
| ing intended for celebration of the 76;h
Anniversary of American Independence
which CALL he, with his usual promptness,
responded to, and in BRIEF but very elo-
quent manner, entered the field of American
liberties, showing that it was through the
intelligence and patriotism of American free
men that this day was perpetuated, and, in
conclusion, showing that it was upon the
intelligence of the people that the whole of
pour republican government rested.
After this, the marshal extended the call
to any of the candidates who might feel
disposed to say word in reference to their
political sentiments-when DR.. w. C.. eau
then came forward, and in avery appropriate
and eloquent manuer, addressed himself to
the people, defining his political position or
certain points, giving them to understand
that he was in favor Of the Democratic nc
minecs for the presidency; the DR.. also
made some very appropriate remarks on the
defective Free School System, &c. Our old
public servant, Mr.. p. II. Hammond, having
been somewhat retired from the stand, from
becoming modcsty, for, as he said, he wa
at home, and felt delicacy in saying an,
thing; but at length he mounted the stan,
school system, but he, like many of the res
of us, has his doubts about its ever beins
!, made to suit the upper Districts, where mos
of the poor children were situated.
In reviewing the examination and the din
ner, have never seen an occasion of thi.
: sort pass off more to my satisfaction; anC
not only to my own, but to all who partici
pated.
have heightened out this article, per
haps, too long already, and yet one half re.
mains to be told. The occasion certainly
reflects much credit upon teachers and pu.
pills, and also on the employers of the school
for the expensive dinner furnished by them
l was highly gratified to see such growing
ambition to educate their children.
wish you an abundant success in your
laudable undertaking; for, be assured it is
not wealth that gives position in society
but Education. LANCASTER.