The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13
4 SPLENDID SCHOOL.
TIE cRowN1Na GLORY OF THE TOWN IS
HER INSTITUTION OF LEARNING.
Programme OF the Closing Exercises
Of Professor COrk's School.


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Ninety-Six and the surrounding country
has just enjoyed one of life's delightful cpl
sodes, In the way Of q commencement of the
Ninety-Six High school, under the manage
ment OF Prof. Cork, assisted by Miss Lou An
derson.
The programme, was we'll adapted to bring
out, and illustrate the good work Of the teach.
ers, and the proficiency of the pupils.
The first night exercises were opened With
prayer by the Rev. A. j. Cauthen. Then came
ed by the school, led by Mrs. Geo. Anderson
who presided at the organ.
The salutatory was delivered in good style
ed by recitations and speeches, on well select
ed subjects, furnishing the most delightful en-.
tertainment and amusement for the audience
Two essays. fortune favors the brave" by
to society" Miss jamie Grafton were we'll writ.
ten, and we'll read. The song and closing dia.
logue by number of boys and glrls, was q
pleasant sequal to the first nights exercises.
opened with prayer by the Rev. W. Meadors
Then came the song, ."greeting. glee' by the
school under the leadership OF the pleasant
organist Of the previous night; Next came a
recitation by little Lizzie Merriwether. so
turous applause of delighted audience. The
subjects of the recitatioDs, dialogues and
speeches were happily chosen; and SO as TO
exhibit the capacities, aptitudes and prof:
cheney OF the pupils. as we'll as the careful
training Of the teachers.
The original essays. and speeches, Of which
there were q goodly number. were highly
creditable to the promising authors.
cussed with rare ability for boys and girls so
youthful. hope it will not be deemed invid-
ious to mention few OF those subjects, and
those who took part In the discussions.
would the Exodus of the negro be beneficial
to the South" was debated by E. G. Rice for
the affirmative, and Fl. ]. Cauthen for the neg
alive. No committee was appointed to decide
rs to the comparative strength Of the argu-
mousy that the debaters gave evidence Of or
iginality Of thought. careful investigation,
and oratorical possibilities highly creditable
"should the right of suffrage be granted to
woman ?" was debated by Miss Annie Blake
for the affirmative, and T. G. Anderson for the
negative. The subject was discussed IN an In.
wit and incisive logic were used on both sides
No umpire was appointed, and therefore no
formal decision was announced, but the yer.
dict, 80 far as heard an expression WAS, that
the debaters did themselves great credit. One
Of the candidates yentured an expression OF
his opinion, that in no way jeopodized his
popularity. It was to the effect, that how
ever, 1t might be with Others he thought the
young lady was clearly entitled to a vote. He
must have meant of course, If she would vote
for him.
The closing original speech was delivered
by Samuel Ross. Subject. ''the condition OF
our country" 1t was capital effort. 1t was
thoughtful, forcible and impresslvey spoken.
The commencement exercises from first to
last reflected no little credit on pupils and
teachers. The talented Principal and his fair
Assistant have the best OF reasons to conerat-
ulate themselves upon their good success this
scholastic year. Professor Cork was re elect.
ell Principal OF the Nlnety.Six High School
for the next year.
1t would be unjust to the occasion not to al
lude to the elegant picnic given as q compli.
ment to the school and teachers. It was all
that could be reasonably expected, with no
untoward Incident. or occurrence, to mar the
enjoyment Of the occasion. VIC: Benet, Esq.
of Abbeville, gave us an elegant address on
the history and destiny OF the Anglo-Sa1on
race. 1t was ornate In diction. and gave evil
dence OF careful research, and accuracy In his
torical statements. The grand possibilities OF
our race, as portrayed by the learned speaker
could not be otherwise than inspiring to his
large and appreciative audience Friday
June sth 1888. will not soon be forgotten by
the people of Ninety-Six. OBSERVER.