Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-19
cERU1EAN SPRINGS, Ky.

MIR. EDITOR - was really sOrry
that you could not have been with us
last Friday evening 9th imst) and
witnessed the closing exercises of
Prof. Pools school. AS stated in
your paper, "a few issues back,) the
stage was built in front of the porch,
that is, the porch was made wider,
extending out in the yard. The
benches were built in sections and on
a gradual rise from the stage, seat
ing capacity about 800, then plenty OF
chairs, etc. The Stage was nicely dec
Grated and carpeted.
The exercises were of the usual ma
ture, and it is impossible to take each
one and give the performer his or her
dues. But taking the voice of those
who attended (about 400 the whole
performance was well rendered and
well received.
Prof. Pool opened the exercise with
all address, explanatory, descriptive,
ETC., and very timely. The singing
was rendered by the outside local tai
ent, and was well received. Modes
ty prevents my entering into any de-
tails Oh this subject as TOOK lively
hand and leave all comment to those
who were present. The marching
exercises by the "Fairy Queen and
Subjects" with their gilt and snowy
cOlors, was admired by all and far
exceeded the expectations of those
intimately connected with the enter
tainment. Tie recitations and dia-
logues were all good, even the little
boys and girls, those whom we expect
to be embarrassed, seemed, OIL that
night, to throw aside all that timil
feeling, and came out III front with
the air of an old time orator and ell
tertained their hearers.
am sorry can't tell you who re-
ceived the premiums and honors but
was busily engaged in getting
burnt cork out of the corners of my
eyes and dark recesscs of these ears,
The evening programme closed
with tableau, soft music, slow cur.
tain, red light and gave splendid
effect.
a few remarks TO closP-Prof
Pool showed untiring energy and
ambition, he deserves credit, he has
had good school, is liked by his
scholars and | believe has discharged
his duties TO the best of his ability.
| understand that last year the
crowd was so unruly, the performers
could do nothing hardly. The crowd
broke down benches, chairs, etc.
well | have in the past been called
before many audiences-in buildings
aud open air and | never saw more
apprccialivc, better behaved audi.
ence in my life, than was gathered
together here on last Friday. | think
the boys redeemed themselves.
We have had another good
tobacco season in Our part
of the world and great deal of tobac.
co was planted. Now if it gets dry
again the hotel will commence TO I'll
up with individuals like Mr.. La
James, AL Clark and-and-wel
Charley Mcacham and all those tleshy
fellows.
1t is urgently requested on the par
of the clerk, that the other patrons Of
Cerulean Springs will absent them.
selves during the time that Lou Gaines
and Jim Cooper stay at this famous
resort, which will be along in October
or November. Further notice will
be given.
Esq. Gutherie had a colt show Sat,
urday. lie offered $500 tor the bes
and $500 for 2nd best colt by his stall
lion. There were 10 or 10 present ant
made quite show. First was givel
to colt belonging to Ed Goodwin
2nd to Mr. Perkins. Esq. Hicks, JOIN
Griffith and Capt. Tom Greer, Judges
Work on the | A. & Il. II. r. j
progressing and | understand from
those who live close by where worl
is going on that the contractor is no
only perfect gentleman but one o
the most energetic, business-lik
men in the country.
Quite a number of Masons from
here will be in Hopkinsville on 81
Johns day. y
CASKY