The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-07-25
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TIlird Annual ComnaanSennent--A Large
Concourso Of People Present.

GnlFo Ann0n1 COInr19uSGn1e0t--rAA large
Conoourso Of People Present.
Mn. Enron: 1t was the good pleasure oi
your correspondent to attend the 3rd an
nual Exhibition OF the CarswalI Institute,
on Tuesday, 10th inst. These exhibitions
are noted az occGsions.of much pleasure and
enjoyment to oil classes and conditions,
and at an early hour, quite concourse OF
peopla nom oil sections Of this cornty and
adjoining counties, had assembled TO cheer
and encourage the teacher and pupils by
their beaming faces and radiant smiles.
The older people were attracted thither by
an interest In education, and 10 witness the
improvements and progress Of their sons
and daughters, while the younger ptcpie
were prompted by deaire to participate In
the enjoym mt and festivities, consequent
upon such occaslons.
Ar is generally known, this institution OF
learning Ia under the efficient management
and supervision of Meesrs e. r. & A. w.
CarGwel, the latter gentleman being recent
iy ofGeorgia, and graduate Of the Uniyer-
sity of that State.
These gentlemen have been assisted dur
ing the last session by Mia Ann McPhail,
who has efficiently presided ov ,r the pri-
mary department, and the performances Of
the pupils under her charge, gave ooncla-
siye evidence Of the thoroughness and sue.
cess Of her training.
The exercises of the morning opened with
very humorous salutatory by Mr.. James
Martin, in which he eloquently prsSonted
himself to the audien 20 as the handsomess
man of the occasion, and extended cor
dial greeting TO all present The remain
ing exercises consisted ofreading and speak
ing, by the smaller CLASSES, all OF whom ac-
quilted themselves in handsome style,
and the large audience gave unmistakable
evidence Of their high appreciation OF these
Juvenile performances. at this stage of
the exercises, Col. j. 8. Cothran, ofAbbs-
vilie, was expected to deliver an address,
but much to the disappointment of all. he
failed to put in his appearance.
Rev. e. r. Carswell took the stand and
delivered few pointed and we'll timed re-
marks on tho subject OF education. after
which he announced dinner, much to the.
qualification of the crowd, and especially
your correspondent, who by this time was
extremely anxious to Brmple some of the
Chicken pies" which he had spied in
course ofpreparation for this special occa-
sion., All were invited to partake orthe
sumptuous rspast prepared by the Kind
matrons and lovely maidens of the sur
rounding community, and If any suffered
from the rayages of hunger the fault rest.
ed upon themselves. Judging from tho &C.
ssiis c: friends, ss.-!:;,= tii ti
part of the programme was most admirably
performed, especially 10 by the handsome
aud fascinating young men of tho Due West
Brass Band. Thin band, composed of fine
talent, was present and enlivened the occa.
sion with sweet and delicious strains Of
music. In this connection, will sny that
this band is under the instruction of Mr. D.
H. McGill, rising young lawyer Of Due
West, and If wo can Judge of its future pro-
gress by Its past, it is destined ere long to
become leader among the bands Of upper
South Carolina.
After the sinner man" had been fully
Hatiafied and the love-sick swnins had In.
dulgcd in privats teteatetes with the Gaip
enamoratas, the exercises wers resumed,
and consisted of reading and speaking by the
moro advanced pupils.
Some of the compositions and speeehes
were original and deserve special commen-
dation, but our space forbids. Suffice It TO
say, though they all acquitted themselves
eTcellently, clearly evinciag that thought
had been bestowed on their productions and
that thsy weIs ladies and gentlemen OF rare
talents and brilliant intellects, the speech
&c of Messrs j. L. jackson and r. F. Gray
are worthy Of more publicity IS therein 10
stated '"fhe men we must not send to the
Legislature'' and THE man for School Com
missioner"
This concluded the exercises of the day.
The assembly then dispersed to refresh
themselves for the enjoyment of the even
ing exercises, which consisted of charades,
oordicsl speeches. etc.
At an early hour, largo portion of the 1
audience re-asaembled, and If We can Judge
of their feelings by their looks, they enjoy
ed the entertainment hugely. The &C ore
performed their respective parts well, and
far surpassed their former exhibitions. The
little girls, especially, commanded the ed.
miration of the audience, and exhibited by
their performances the advantages c: early
training. Rsv. E. r. Carswell then arosa
and announced the exercises closed, and
thanked the audience for their kind and |
respectful attention. The throng then fiis-
persed to their respective homes, without
the occurrence of anything to ruar their
happiness, and fully impressed &c to tho
success ofthe Exhibition. Respectfully,
80. M
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