Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1876-07-01

making material. The wise ones say 1t will
average twenty bushels to the acre.
Harvest has commenced in earnest. and the
greater portion of the wheat will be in the shock
by to-day.
Candidates are getting about as numerous as
sands on the sea-shole. but We do not hear any
talk about the aspirsnts to ofice, except those
who are on the track for collector, and they are
pressing their claims earnestly. Who wouldn't
be . collector? Tom Puckut says he is out for
collector, but he will not appear before the peo-
pie of his township until after harvest, say
about the first of September; then he wants both
old and young to remember him, for one good
turn deserves another. BOOMER.
GARRISON CREEK.
On Tuesday eve, June 2s. large crowd as
ssmbled at the brick school house. on the Salt
Pond road. to wi the closing exercises of
the school, presided over by Miss Mary Baker,
of ofLexington. First on duty: Esssy-''Bells.
by Miss Kate Gordon. Rscitation-subject.
"The Little Orator" by Master Kirby Weedin.
Dialogue between Misses Peerley Stewart, Ma
mie Moore, Matte Ramsy and Bette Neer.
Observation-Disclosures of Incz De Castro"
by ssllis c. smith. Correspondence between
Misses Mamie Ramey and Barnes. Recitation
Little Breeches," by Master John Stewart
Recitstion-"The Close of the Day. - by Bette
Neer. Recitation-'What is Life. by Matte
Rsmey. Misses Jennie and Nettie Moore. aged
respectively three and four years, favored the
audience with q sweet little song. Essay-'tWo-
man, by Miss Mamie Barnes. Colloquy-
''The Strsying Horse.'' by Masters John and
Ed Neer. Rscitstion-''Gudhand and His
Wife," by Miss Fannie X. B. Smith. Dialogue
Subject Gossip" by Minnie Payne and
Katie Ramey. Essay-Subjsct-''WeF Fade IS .
Leaf, by Miss Mamie Ramey. Recitation
cup the Aisle-Nsll-s-tine's Wedding" by
Mamie Moore. Recitstion-''Grandma Always
Doss." by Master Ed. Nesr. Literary Gem,
sditrsss, Miss sallie smith-''My Views on
Temperance" by Miss Jennie Moore. Rccita-
on-''Bern ado Del Carpio,' by Miss Kate l..
Gordon.
From the perfect rshsarsals it was discerna
BILE thst The untiring efforts Of both teacher and
pupils were not in vain. While the exercises
were all unusually good. We cannot fail to make
particular mention of the essay BY Miss Kate
Gordon and the paper edited by Ssllis Smith.
The essay was well composed and distinctly
read, while the paper was we'll arranged, and in
turn would incline the heart to the widest
scstscy, then turn to the sobersst msditntien.
The young misses were the recipients of many
beautiful bouquets. When the recollection Of
those sweet voices die, music will etill vibrats
the memory. for there was never better music
furnished on any occasion than At that time by
the Young string band, which has achieved a
wonderful notoriety throughout the country.
This neighborhood may well feel proud Of this
band Of natural musicians.
The pupils of the school presented the band
with . large cake. as . token Of their apprecia-
tion, and also expressive Of their many thanks
for the delightful music furnished. We think
We can safely say that those who were not pres
ent missed treat of intellectual buddings.
Miss Fannie Smith received q handsome little
ring from her parents, for having the largest
number OF head marks IN her spelling class.
| She being SO young is deserving of much praise.
Thus ended . pleasant little exhibition. May
We have many returns of such.
Before concluding, it il due Miss Baker to
| state that she has given entire satisfaction and
| We hope she will continue to be successful.
Mr.. Kerr, Of Lexington. breaches in the after
nosn Of the second and fourth Ssbbsths OF each
| month at the brick school house. His sermon on
last Sunday was very much liked, and we hope
| he will have large audience during his minis
tration at this place.
| One of Richmond's most excellent young men
| was in our vicinity last week, playing the
agree able.
| Miss Addie Walker, of Vernon county 10 Wis
lting relatives in this neighborhood, and as she
ls beautiful, we doubt not that she will win
many admirers.
| Harvt sting began on Monday, %.
Yours truly, BRIC-A-BRAC.