The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-07-04
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Mr.. EDIroR.-I had the pleasure of being
present last Friday at the closing exercises
Of the Pscolet High School, aud as am
patron Of that institution aud deeply inter-
sstsd in II, l think am in q position to
judge Of its progress, therefore ask space
to say that the exercises were an entire
success and showed the results of good work
in the School. A large crowd was in atten-
aahas; : %ss.r IN ,ssr..s.,, n,.,,r ,v ,h.. r,.a.
man, the Rev. /. N. Newbsrry, the exercises
began, and here give the programme:
Song-"By the sad seq waves" Miss Lizzie
Lirtlejohn.
oration, "A happy life," (sriginal.) John
Bates.
you aud l." Nathan Sanders.
"The Bison Track" Eva Wood.
"sunset on the Mt. Of Olives" Maud Little
''The swallow and T. Lizzie Lee and Clara
Essay-"Scieutiic Agriculture" Clifford
Black.
"Into the better land" Gregg Black.
Song-"When the swallows come" Miss
Lizzie Littlejohn.
First speaking day at School," Agnes
Littlejohn.
''Little things" Lawrence Wood.
"God cau see me every day." Essie Little
john.
"a little girls fancies." Pearl Turner.
Dialogue-"Bcrnicc aud Jennie" Bernice
Bailey aud Jennie wilkins.
(Which loved besi?" Nellie Wood.
"The merry mice" Alonzo Sanders.
| Song-"Distant chimes" Misses Sunis,
Lizzie and Bunics Li,tlejohn, aud Miss
Annie Wood.
"Little Bessie" lone Littlejohn.
'The buttercup,' Anna Black.
"The dandelion," Cltude Scott.
"Lois's speech" Lois wilkins.
"Jeunie Liuds greeting to America How
ard Littlejohn.
Music--Instrumental- Gray" Misses
Littlejohn aud Annie Wood.
"Little Giffin Of Tennessee Jimmie Lee.
| "Psa!m of life," Tom Black.
"Thc jay bird" Wells Littlejohn.
Song-"people will talk" Miss Littlejohn,
Mis-, Wood, and Mr.. B. B. James.
"The Southern girls song" Jennie wilkins.
"Little beginniugs,' Cassie Lee.
'.The Chariot Race" (Bsn Hur.) Clarence
Bryant
"a little girls letter." Carrie Sanders.
| elbow sleep the bravef" JEFF Scott.
"Prince Yousuf and the Alonyde,"
Gregg Black.
| Music rumental--"Medley," Misses
bittteJonn anu NOOu
"Tho destruction Of Sennachsrib." Fred
Bryant.
"a li't'e child am indeed" Agnes Little
Essay, Jefferson Davis" Beona Wood.
Music-"Home. sweet home" and Dixie"
Misses Lttlejohn and Wood.
! Essay, "Thc South-its progress and posi-
biiities," John Brown.
Dialogue, Fashionable dissipation" Salle
wilkins and Clara Wood.
"The soldiers dream" Jimmie Lee.
Kentucky Belle" Clara Wood
Song, "ln the golden eventide," Misses
Littlejohu, Wool, aud Mr.. B. B. James.
This concluded the programme, so far as
the pupils were concerned, aud i wish 10 say
of them that their declamatiens etc.,
showed thought and study in regard to cm-
phasis, gesture. etc. The audience was
we'll pleased and showed it by generous ap-
plause.
After delightful dinner and stroll in tho
beautiful grove, the crowd again filled the
house for, tbs. purpose Of hearing Mr.. Thas.
b. Butle,, Of Union, who had been invited
to deliver the address. Rev. w. T. Tate
| who was formerly pastor of the Baptist
| Church here, and at one time principal Of
| this school In q graceful manner presented
MIR. Butler to the people Of Pacolet, refer
| ring to him rs one who needed no in,roduc-
tion, but had already, though young, made
. name for himself rs q member of the bar
of Union. Mr.. Butler is an attractive and
polished speaker and can "charm college
as was said of Everett His audience was
thoroughly with him. throughout his en-
tire address which was devoted to the prac-
tical subject, "Plans for the future" When
he resumed his seat, amidst q storm of sp-
plause, some of the beautiful little girls ol
the school came forward and presented him
with floral souvenirs Of the occasion. At
the iuvi'atiou of the principal, Mr.. C. +.
Elmore, Mr.. W. F. Brown, Rev. C. J. Har.
mon, of Wofford College, Rev. w. T. Tate
and your scribe spoke sncouragiug'y of the
pupils and school.
Prof. E,more then addressed the audience
on the eciprocal duties of parent ant
teacher, and the relations which each sus-
tains to the School, urging more thorough
work in the primary schools. He also
thanked the audience for their kind recep
tion of the exercises. The audience then
stood up and joined with the School in sing
ing the beautiful hymn, "God be with you
Rev. II. NJ. Haynes, in solemn and iu,-
pressive manner, dismissed the assembly
who repaired TO their homes well pleased
with the Pacelet "Commencement.'
THOMAS NJ. DENT