The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-09-12
For the anderson htelligencer.
Lebanon School Examination.
address by Larkin Newton, Esq.-Spcech on
the Subject of "Reading"-De6dte.

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t is my purpose to give you
short account of the interesting exercises held
at New Lebanon School House on Friday, Au-
gust 3Oth.. The programme consisted of a
school exam ;on, an address by one of the
trustees on the importance of education, a
speech on the subject of reading, and, lastly,
debate.
At an early hour quite number of the peo-
pie of the neighborhood and surrounding coun-
try was assembled, and soon the examination
of the school was commenced, which reflected
much credit upon the teacher-Mr. James P.
Sn1ith-as we'll as upon his pupils
The next thing in order was 4 speech by
Larkin Newton, Esq, one of the trustees of
Garvin School District, to the pupils of the
school, on the great Importance of thorough
education. He said at no time, in the history
of our country, was there such necessity of
the rising generation being educated, as the
present. He said there was no excuse for the
young growing up in ignorance, when the
country was flooded with school-books. He
cited many instances of the great men of our
country who educated themselves at night by
pinc-knot fires, at the plow-handles and at the
anvil. He warned the young people that it
was only by learning and sagacity that we can
ever hope to redeem ourselves from the politi-
cal gloom which overshadows our land. His
remarks were received with marked attention
by all present
At the close Of Mr.. Ncwton's address, W. T.
McElroy entertained the audience, for con-
siderable length of time, on the subject of
Reading" His subject was divided off into
three general heads, as follows; 1st, A proper
choice of books End, How to read them; Ord,
The Importance of making diligent use OF
this means of intellectual and moral improve
ment. 1t would afford me much pleasure to
give your readers detailed report of this high
ly important address, but time will not permit
me to do so. Suffice it to say, that his speech
was well-timcd-showing conclusively that he
had not merely skinned the surface, but that
he had gone far into the metaphysical and his
torical world.
After the conclusion of Mr.. McElroys
spcech, an intermisson was taken for dinner.
A table having been erected in the grove near
the school house, it was soon filled from the
baskets of the citizens with all that would
tempt the eye and please the TASTE 1t ap-
peared as the assembling of one family around
one common table. All seemed to enjoy the
bountiful repast spread out before them, and
no one went away unsatisied. 1t was sight
worthy of the artists pen to behold these tillers
of the soil assembled upon an occasion like
this. Every eye seemed animated and con-
geniality of feeling was the predominating
feature.
At the appointed hour the congregation re-
paired again to the church to listen to dis
cussion upon the following subject: (Which
has the greater influence over the mind of man,
the love of woman or the love of money p
There were only two debaters-Alr. James Z.
Smith, on the affirmative side Of the question,
and Mr.. Commodore Moore, on the negative.
Mr.. Smith, in clear, forcible and ineligible
manner, presented his views, contcnding that
woman did have the greater influence; whilst
Mr.. Moore, in pertinent, logical and compre-
hensivc STYLE brought forward his proofs to the
contrary. At the conclusion of lengthy argu-
ments by both of these young men, the judges
retired, and after due consideration OF the ar
guments advanced by both disputants, rendered
decision in favor of Mr. Moore. Right here
permit me to say that these two young men
deserve high commendation for their ingenuity
in the discussion of this subject. They are
self-educatcd, and predict at some future day
their voices will be heard in the councils of the
nation.
Thus, Mr.. Editor ended most pleasant day,
long to be remembered by all present.
'''o ~ D.A.S.
THE SWEETEST MOMENT IN LovE-MAN1Nc.
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