The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-06-18

journed on Wednesday morning.
Judge Cothran dispatched the business
of the term rapidly and ably, proving
himself to be one of the most courteous
and efficient Judges on the Bench. He is
practical, apt at catching the point of a
case, and ready in his decisions.
The Closing Exercises of Mrs. @. II. Mur-
rays School.
Il was our pleasure to witness the
closing exercises of Mrs. G. r. Murray's
School in this city last Thursday evening.
The exercises were most highly enter
tanning, consisting of rendition Of the
beautiful Operetta, "Red Riding Hoods
Rescue" concluding with 5calesthenics.
The exercises took place in the rear
yard of Rev. J. 8. Murray's residence.
The commodious piazza had been carpet
ed, festooned and decorated, giving it the
appearance of neatly arranged stage, on
which the exercises were rendered. Fa-
cling the piazza were arranged number of
chairs and benches, which were occupied
by the audience. The yard and ipiazza
were brilliantly illuminated, and present
ed a beautiful scene.
at all early hour q large crowd of the
friends and patrons of the school were
present, and the exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. T. P. Bell, at the
conclusion of which the sweet strains of
the piano were heard, and the whole
school marched upon the stage to partici-
pate in the rendition OF the first scene,
"A holiday scene at Home," during which
Misses Luvinia Cater and Sudie Watson
sang, "Come Boys and Girls, Away to the
Village Green, "-being joined in the
chorus by the school. The participants
in this seen then retired, when ga Merry
Maiden" personated by Miss Hattie
Clinkscales, appeared, and in u song
called Red Riding Hood to send a "basket
of goodies to Grandma Red. Riding
Hood, who was admirably personated by
Miss Eloise Mauldin, responded in q
beautiful song. The next scene is the re-
turn from the Village Green, during
which Miss Sudie Watson sings solo.
Red Riding Hood next appeared among
the flowers Misses Minnie Clinkscales
and Mamie Brown in song address the
flowers, which respond through Misses
Clara Osborne, Nettie Catlett, Lula Poole
and Carrie Clinkscales. This is followed
by solo from Miss Zoe Bleckley. Misses
Nellie Wilson. Alice Clinkscales, Felicia
Murray and Eilleen Mauldin, as the
"Blue Bells" sing "A wee bit of a blos-
son." followed by Misses Matte Cater,
Mary Bell and Neely Frierson as "The
Roses" singing "Well said by the Maid
en-" at this juncture the Wolf, which
was personated by Master Leland Friet-
son, appeared and detained Red Riding
Hood. The Woodmen, Masters Eugene
FAINT, Murray Wilson, Johnnie Cochran,
Joe Bell, Veron Watson and Scott Muir
ray, came in and sang, "a Woodman's
Life" Misses Luvinia Cater and Sallie
Bailey follow in "Bird Song" The
Wolf was next seen in "Grandma's room" ="
when Misses Sallie Harrison and Mamie
Pool sang, GAS the hard hearted Wolf"
&c. The next scene was at home, the
merry group singing, "oh, happy are we
tonight" which is interrupted by Misses
Mamie Brown and Claudia Brown rush.
ing in and singing, sob, Tale of Horror" !"
This was followed by solo, "May God
in Heaven protect thee now," by Miss
Minnie Wilson. 'The Roses sang, "Fear
not lovely Maidens." Then IA Safe Re-
turn" was sang by Red Riding Hood
and those present at her rescue. Miss
Hollie Harrison then sang solo, "We
bless Thy name Most High" which was
followed by another solo, "The sweet
and the good" by Miss Mimic Clink-
scales. Misses Sallie Bailey Mamie
Brown and Neely Frierson then sang,
"Joy comes again." &C., which was fol-
lowed with the chorus, Goodnight" by
the whole school.
This concluded the Operetta. Each
participant rendered their partiin an ex-
cellent manner, rejecting credit not only
on themselves but also. on their instruc-
tors. Some of the young ladies evinced
decided vocal talent. The young ladies
and little girls were the recipients OF
many beautiful flowers.
After the conclusion of the Operetta,
the whole school in costume again appear
ed on the stage and went through the
beautiful and healthful Calesthenic exer-
cises.
At the conclusion of the programme,
the hospitable home of Mr.. Murray was
thrown open, and cordial invitation ex-
tended to all to enter and enjoy them
selves as long as desirable. The major
part Of the young people accepted the
invitation, enjoying themselves in prone
nading, social conversations, &C., until a
late hour.
The occasion was most delightful en-
tertainment-just such ono as Mrs.
Murray and her assistants are capable ol
devising and carrying out.
A Progressive Citizen.
On Tuesday afternoon we made an in
apection OF the two new houses which
Mr.. John e. Peoples has recently erected
on old West Boundary street. These
| hnnses ara very cnnynniantlv ARRANGED