The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1888-11-24
COLLEGE ECHOES.

COLLEGE ECHOES.
The "Echoes' while disclaiming any inter
est in the Public School imbroglio takes this
occasion to thank the SENTINEL for its man
ly defence of home teachers All over the
State, new school-hOuses are springing up,
the pride ornament of our country but sad to
say the same inscription is written over all
their portals, No home teachers need apply,"
Whenever the teachers Of Mississippi com.
bine as their numbers and intellectual
strength warrant them In doing, they will SO
mold public opinion that no candidate for the
suffrage of the people can resisttheir slogan.
Mississippi teachers for Mississ!pW schools.
The debates OF last Friday afternoon were
quite lively and the contestants were cheered
by quite an appreciative audience. That OF
the Freshman class led by Misses Mamie
Knox and Mamie Meaders, was decided in
favor of the negative side of which Miss
Mamie was the worthy champion. The Aca-
dernic as usual became SO enthused as to
disperse with their Ms. and resort to verbal
sieepI over their studies, and have dubbed
them the <.wide-a wakes"
Mr.. Claude J. Bell of Nashville, represent.
ing the ever popular Publishing House of A.
days last week looking after the interests Of
his firm. Mr.. Bell makes friends of the
teachers wherever he goes.
The following ladies called on our teachers
last Saturday: Mrs, Bew, Mrs. DR. Parker and
daughter Mrs. and Miss Meaders, Mrs Willis,
and Misses Dunlap and Ayers. Miss Blanche
Winter, whose call we have heretofore Q failed
to notice is an old Monteagle friend of one OF
our teachers who is delighted to renew the
intimacy.
Bro. Thomas gave us two excellent sermons
last Sunday. His congregation, though
small was select. The boys behaved beauti-
tully-and the girls likewise.
Spelling matches are very popular up our
way. In last Fridays contest, those who dis-
tinguished themselves were Harry Murff Eu-
Morahaad and Oscar Rla6cGa n ba
boys and Emma Dye Newell and Octa Ken
dali among the girls. Good spelling is o rare
accomplishment.
A missionary concert-the exercises to con-
sist of choice musical and literary entertain
ment is to be given by the young ladies of
The College. We bespeak for them liberal
patronage.
Misses Lee Buckner and Henrietta Sharp
enjoyed to the full their late visit to the hos
pitabe home of Mrs Annie Collins nee Miss
Annie Barksdale. Mrs. Collins was formerly
art teacher in the G. |. Gu and was probably
one OF the most popular teachers ever con-
nected with this institution. We regret that
her visits here now are SO few and far be-
tween.
Mr.. Newell has come home to stay. We are
all glad that his enforced absence is over. "a
man about the house." is u very useful ap-
pendage.
Misses salie Ingram and Matte Lou High
tower were as happy last Friday as if Cleve-
land had been elected, The both went home
put both are back again.
Miss Pearl Still spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. j. B. Snider, of this CITY. 1t goes
without saying that she had an enjoyable
time.
Rev. Mr.. Newell wishes to know if he
he looks like sporting character On
cold frosty morning recently he met littl e
Miss and remarked that the weather was
quite cold,' She answered promptly, "You
bet Later on, he met young gentleman
and to whom he volunteered the same re-
mark and was startled by the reply. "You
bet your socks!" Mr.. Newell Is wondering
yet why they thought he wanted to bet.
The Methodist Sunday School, in spite of
the inclement weather cf last Sunday was
rather well attended. Mr.. Jones and Bro.
Thomas wish it understood that no matter
what kind ofweather We have, the Sunday
school will not be suspended.
I'VE have had the pleasure of meeting Prof,
Phillips, of the public School, and find him
quite nice gentleman. He comesiwell rec
commended.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Christian has
gone in search of green fields and pastures.
new'' Like Othello, Occupations gone"
"More's the pity"
This time it was Beulah Kimbrough who
got box from home. The cake was white
and was quite delicious. Next,
The next National Educational Association
meets at Nashville. The South is honored by
having this important body meet within her
borders and Mississippi is so much part OF
Tennessee that every Mississippi teacher
should take an interest in its success. Over
twenty thousand teachers are expected to be |
in attendance
Miss sallie ingram was made extremely
happy by q visit from her mother |
last Friday afternoon. They spent two hol- |
idays together, much to the enjoyment of |
both. 'iSweet Sallie" is the favorite of the |
college, and we always regret her absences, |
no matter how brief they may be.
Several inquiries have been made recent |
ly as to where copies Of the Students |
History Of Mississippi can be obtained. F. F. |
Hansell d Co.. 2S and 80 Camp Street, are the |
publishers and any number Of copies can be |
obtained from them at IS cents per copy. |
Orders left with Messrs Griffis & Duncan or |
with Mr.. Smith, the jeweler, will receive |
prompt att ention.
Mrs, Newell and Miss Jennie left for Mem. |
phs Wednesday morning to be gone several |
days, We wish them pl easant trip ..and |
a safe return IT," |