The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1871-07-01

the Edueational department of this
State, hn .Examiuation" at "Pine
afpys Academy about miles from
the tosn OF 0ranseburg. We arrived
atShalf past o O'clock A. 81. attle school
hoase, and found there, seated in the
cool shade Of broad spreading Serandah
OF oak leaves, largo number of ladies'
and gentlemen ofall ages. Parents and
grand parents had come 10 witness and
to rejoice at the great and wonderful
pfogtess their ehiidren had made under
the care ofthat most excellent of teach
ers, Mr. Edwards. Young ladies and
gentlemen, boys and girls, were there to
enjoy the occasion generally.
Promptly upon our arrival, we wcro
me. byy a,on,mii!tec consisting Of Mr..
Edwards, Capt. II. L. Rickonbackor,
Is, Is Thompson and Maj. j. II. O'Cain
all patrons and Trustees of the school;
and it is pleasing here to note the rich
vein of hospitality which runs through
.Ess the Oh character Of onr good and sterling
farmers, as was cvinced in tho warm
welcome given to us by these gentlemen.
The examination OF exhibition had com
mepced before our arrival, and with
much courtesy We were conducted to
q scat reserved for us near the black
board, and in front of the large and in.
teresting audience.
A classin Geography was then rcciting,
and it was not only interesting, but
wonderful to witness the readiness with
which the entire class answered correctly
the maryland varied questions IA pidly put
to them by the Professor. Next in order
came Demonstrations in Geometry" by
Mr.. Luther Rickcnhakcr, and i. is with
genuine pleasure that l bear testimony,
not only to this young mans proficiency,
but to tho ease aud grace, and freedom
from embarrassment, which charmed the
entire audience, rs he went through
successfully the very diicnlt problem
'by Pyshagoras and known as the" 47th
broblem Of Euclid
After this highly interesting exhib-
tion. there came in regular order.
Phonography which reflected much
credit upon the Professor. Also class
in "Arithmc,ic" and exercises on the
black board by Miss Alice Rickenback-
er which was truly charming.
The Professor then announced that
the morning exercise had closed and
invited all present to dinner abundant
ly prepared by The parents of the chill
dren. and spread upon tables under the
trees netSiar distant.
A procession was then formed and all
marched to and arranged themselves
upon either side Of the table. which WIS
literally loaded with good ,l.ings and
presented an epitomc Of ccuntry abun-
dance in this sea on of overflow
ing laFdcrs A distinguished pnsitio
was allotted to Mr.. Ji!son at the head
Of the table, By tie side of Mrs. Mag
wood from Charleston, il daughter of Que
of Cnrolina's noblcst and best families o.
the oldcn school, and Il lady of high in
telcctual and literary attairments. The
Parson was then called upon to saw
grace, and was happy to find that it
was not long, cour,ly, well wordcd one
Of the ancient school, but a short ianil-
lar one. such as is commonly addressed
to the Deity III these uncerc,nonious DAYS.
Then after this came pause, dead
silence prevailed, as if something was
expected, when, suddenly, the voice of
the Professor was heard introducing
the distinguished visitor, Mr.. Jilson, and
bidding him hearty welcome. Mr..
Jilson replied, and in eloquent language,
with ring of sincerity which all felt
came from his heart expressed himself
delighted spoke for some time, in an
encouraging way to Teachers, and in
high praise Of all the scholars of this
school, and paid we'll meritcd tribute
to the worth, ability, energy and success
of Professor Edwards, and pledged him.
self as an Official, connected with the
Educational Department of this State, to
render some assistance to the schools.
Then came the dinner the attack was
commenced first by the ladies, but was
afterwards joined in, and continued by
the gentlemen with such persevering as
siuuity, as 10 lnduce the DelIcr tnat their
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