Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-07-05
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For the Yorkyille Enquirer.
THE PICNIC AT "WHITE oAK'
ACADEMY. -.....

THE PICNIC AT "WHITE OAK
ACADEMY. sa
Mr.. Editor Itis not often that We have
spent more pleasant day, than on yester'
day, at the exhibition and Picnic at
aWhite 0ak"; and to give the worthy
Principal and his pupils the praise due
them, as an encouragement, 10 their noble
work, we would ask small space in your
columns. ....... .--. -.. .... .
Taking advantage of the coolest portion
of the day, we drove up to the log academy,
that has lately been erected by the energy
Of the Principal and his patrons, where We
found shady arbor and comfortable seats
prepared for the occasion.
The exercises were opened with an ap'
propriate prayer from the Rev. Mr.. Watson.
Next came the speeches, Dialogues and
compositions, SO intermingled as to relieve
the audience ..
As q whole the young ladies and gentle
men acquitted themselves very creditably
but, certain Of the performances require
that We should give them more particular
notice: 49, .... ...
And first, the dialogue, 'sCowardice and
Knagery," by the quintet Messrs. Miller,
Lynn, Duff, Jones and Carothers, will re-
ceive our praise. The different parts were
we'll acted, and especially that part Of Mas.
ter Csroshers, who represented the Keeper
of the Eating House, to perfection. Mr..
Miller Gas judge,) Messrs Lynn and Duff
Gas attorneys and Master Willie Carothers
Gas witness, with Dutch accent, performed
thsaBurlesque on Law" admirably. Messrs.
Lynn and Carothers deserve special praise
Our friends of the Bar should have been
there to have enjoyed the fun with US, as
it was we'll aimed shot. "Rival Speak
ers" was quite amusing, and performed,
very naturally, by Messrs. Miller and Lynn.
Last, but not least of the dialogues, was
eSehool Studies" by the Misses Jones and
Carothers. These young ladies were very
fortunate in their selections, and deserve
much praise for the ease and correctness
With which they performed their parts. l
noticed, particularly, that each Of them
manipulated their fans, and acted, in other
respects, as naturally, as if carrying on an
ordinary conversation.
Among the compositions, we notice
"Prsssuoe of Mind" by Miss Addie Eli
SON; nBeauties of Nature" by Miss Bower
tsSweet are the uses of Adversely" By Miss
Jones, and oSmiles-.hc~ cheap-how po'
tent"-by Miss May Carothers. The
young ladies were very happy in their
choice of subjects, and We were pleased to
see that they were correctly written, and
that they we're smoothly and distinctly
read. IT, ..
In defamation, we notice the efforts Of
Mr.. Lynn on the subject, "Energy and
Perseverance of YOUTH" partly original
and partly an ingenious compilation. This
Young man displays some power as &
speaker, and by energy and perseverance
NAV vet reflect honor on "White Oak"
aWoman" was the selection Of Mr.. Jones,
who not only spoke her praises in eloquent
strains, but proved his appreciation of his
subject by his gallantry afterwards. .
Master Willie Carothers still increased
our admiration of his former efforts, in bis
delivery of aMy Country" a patriotic and
appropriate little original, beautifully in
troduoed By some of Sootts lines. sour
Duties as Americans" was the theme of
Mr.. Duff, whose performances throughout
were such as deserve much credit, "The
Yalediosory," by Mr.. Joe Miller, was ap
propriate and pretty we'll delivered,
The Principal then closed the exercises
of the session and of the day, with few
very appropriate and affecsionate words to
his patrons and his pupils. We were very
much pleased with the good feeling and
love that seemed to bind teacher and pupil
together, and without this, there could not
have been that success which seems to have
rewarded their mutual labors.
After the school had fled of, the visitors
were invited to follow and partake OF the
dinner spread in the grove, near by. And
here my limited knowledge of culinary
matters prevents me from enumerating the
yaristy Of nice things, prepared by the mat
rons of the neighborhood. The table liter
ally grosned under its burden of substan'
tials, cakes, pastries, &c., &C., whilst one
corner supplied refreshing draughts OF lem
onsde. At the head of the table, was
tray of beautiful iced-cakes, presents to the
Principal of the Academy. Very soon the
wants of all we're supplied, and then IN
couples and groups, they sought the shade,
or the cool spring gushing from its bed Of
solid rock. The intense heat detracted,
somewhat, from complete enjoyment; and
We found oursslf often wishing that your
gentlemarly Druggist, DR.. MAY, had been
on hand with his elegant Fount. The re-
msinder of the day was devoted to the
charming Beauties, SO many of whom graceo
the occasion with their presence.
We also noticed goodly number of Can
didates, who seemed to be gooj humoredy
ioking each other, no doubt as to their fu.
ture prospects. Among the number, We
recognized some who were side by side witt
us in our late struggle. One, Capt, CULP
ON his cr,itches, and our friend T. G. HAR
R1s, ,oith his empty sleeos, called to ou
mind the terrible realities that some were