Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-06-09
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MEssRs. EDIToRs Tho dull routine of
every day life would be uncomfortable, were it
not for an occasional release to enjoy one of
those holidays, which, to some of us, arc so
like the oasis in the desert to the weary trav-
clcr. 1t was my good fortune to attend the
May day celebration of Mr.. Gazcncr's school,
at Walnut Grove, in this county, OH Saturday
last Early in the morning, vehicles of.ev-
cry description were seen comng in, loaded
with beautiful ladies and handsome gentle.
men, smiling old age and frolicsomc children,
aud above all, baskets innumerable. When
tho hour for the commencement of tho cxcr-
ciscs had arrived, larger crowd than was
ever before seen at Walnt Grove was pres.
cnt. at II o'clock, the order Of the day
was announced march was struck up by
the musician, Mr.. Arnold, and our lovely
Queen, Miss Catharine Smith, attended by
her muds of honor, all in dresses of snowy
wh:tencSs, was seen approaching tho throne.
They we're followed by u larger portion Of
the school, which numbers about sixty. The
Quccu ascended the tastcfully decorated
throue aud took her scat gracefully. The
maids Of huuor aud scholars took their posi-.
tious GU either side. The first mud of hon.
or, Miss H. Il. Folger, in neat little spoech,l
placed the crown upon tho rcgal head, and
the other maids of honor, Misses Il. Garyin,
Carrie Lay and ELLA Parsons, each made ap.
proprato lelnarks. TO these, the Queen re-
piled in such feeling and gentlo manner as
to attract the attention of all, and call forth
from many heart the cry Of "Loug live our
beautiful Queen" t..t,.I
mirubIo arrangements of this part of tho ex-
ercscs was due to the excellent taste Of Miss
Lcttic lay, under whose management tho
children were drilled, the throne croctcd, 60.
The school desires that she receive its sincere
thanks for her kindness.
r.. w. Fulger thcu introduced to the au-
deuce our gcntemanly and efficient school
commissioner, Capt. d. Frank Bradley, who
spoke about half an hour in very forcible
und persuasive manner on the school laws.
So successful was this effort, that few could
realize that this was his first appearance bo-
fore tho public as n speaker. [ wish [ had
time, and you space, for au outline of his ad-
dress, but the most important part was his
showing conclusiycly that, to get tho bcnolit Of
taxes we have already pnid for school purpos-
cs, VIC must adopt tho recommendation of the
meeting of board Of examiners and trustees,
by voting for tho additional tax of two MILLS
on the dollar, at the election in June.
Capt. Bradley was followed by our young
friend, Mr. Samuel Hester, whose address re-
ceivcd the justly deserved compliments Of
ALL
Gen. Garvn being called for, responded
in his usual torcbe aud unpersuasive style,
concerning which need say nothing, as you
well know the merit Of anything coming flom
him.
II. w. Fogcr then arose, and as has been
humorousIy(O remarked, 'transmogrificd
himself into an advertising medium" by In,
pressing upon his audience the Importance Of
the many advantages afforded by newspapers
to education, and concluded by hoping that
every body would subscribe for the Pickcns
Sentinel.
Mr. Glazcncr then rcturod his thanks for
large attendance and kind attention, after
which, procession was formed'by the mar
slal, and We all marched down to a beautiful
pine grove, where We found the table covered
with everything that we wish for, in the way
of substantia!a as we'll as "nick nrcks." [
noticed, particularly, tho good order prcv.i
ing throughout the exercises for this, credit
should be given to the marshal, Mr.. B. j.
johnson, and his worthy assistants.
Mr. Glazencr can well be proud Of this,
his first attempt at May,day celebration
it WAS an entire success, and will be rcpcm,
bcrcd with feelings of pleasure by the sur
rounding county, ms well as his pupils.
Such occasions as this, not only tend to ro-
licvc monotoey, but often bcgct spirit of
just emulation in scholars and ncighborhoods,
which will rebound to tho good Of our young
folks every where. Let them bo more fro
qncnt. ul,
Regrcttng, exceedingly that you could not
be with us, | am, very truly, au
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