The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-12-30
Christmas at st. Paul.

EDIToR TMES:-Another merry Christ.
mas has passed. carrying with it the fra
GRANGE of an undying memory of pleasant
and happy times We have enjoyed. We
feel thankful for these blessings and trust
the generous hand of American citizens eS-
tended wide with that priceless jewel 'char-
ity" to gladden. and cheer the needy of our
land, and with the experience Of the old
year that has passed away checAered with
joy and sorrow we should be thankful, and
while upon the threshold Of another new
year We should profit by that experience OF
the passt and be able to appreciate the
goodness of him for whom Christmas is
celebrated.
This section Of our county has surely en-
joyed the day, for on every side there is
happiness and good cheer. Santa Claus
has dealt kindly and much happiness has
been dispensed.
One OF the most important to US wss the
exhibition of Davis Cross Road academy on
the evening of the Oath inst, conducted by
that genial and energetic young professor,
Ellison Capers, Jr., who deservingly mer.
its the praise and admiration Of all the pa.
irons Of the academy for advancing so rap
idly the culture of the minds of his Stu
dents.
Below we give brief synopsis of the
program for that evening which was en-.
joyed by all who were so fortunate as to oe
present:
Emmett's yindication-Elliott Rowe.
A Students Trouble-Rosa Chewing.
The Child's Worl1-Manson Turner.
The Bride Eiect-Miss jamie Barrett.
Nariop's Mep-EarneSt IiSdale
Little Ym-Magge Billups.
Kathleen-SoDg by the School.
Comic Piece-Wiuow Malone-Robert
Carrigan.
Little Bess and Little Joe-Helen Ben.
bow.
Comic Piace-The Modern Bell-Frank
Turner.
The Cricket-Mary Barrett.
The Southern Girl-Song by the School
WomgnS Curiosity-Lottie Benbow
Anna Chewing, and Belle Chewing:
What Constitutes State-Gordon Chew.
ming.
Death Of the Roses-Essie Rowe.
Sons of the Uuion-Pierce Biilups.
Address by Prof. Capers.
God Be With You Til We Meet again
HYMN by the School.
This closed one of the most delightful en-
tertainments our section has ever enjoyed
coupled with the qualification that tins
school is an honor to our county. Ihe
speeches were Of great taste and delivered
with eloouence and decorum which would
have done credit to any high school, ano
such sweet music, rendered by Mrs. W. W
Beubow, stirs the soul and carries Us bacs
to the DAYS of Beethoven, when the soldiers
wished to die amid music, sweet music.
The address of Prof. Capers was vel
timed and exceedingly appropriate and
highly appreciated. He spoke ut lengtt
upon the great necessity Of education anc
the training of the young mind at home
and at the school-room. He spoke Of the
duties of the parents to children il home
preparation for school; ne spoke OF th'
zeal and energy with which the patron:
had assisted him in the great work and 81!
appreciation for their efforts; he made clea1
the duties Of parents in home rule mould
ing the young mind for the battles OF this
Life and while he WAS proud of the advance
ment Of his school he enjolned upon every
scholar to press forward and continue un
til the school would take place with othel
hioh schools of the State. His kind ant
pleasant address to tie little children has
won their hearts and wish I could pro
duce his address for your readers but suffice
to say we are fortunate in procuring the
services of this intellectual and Jealous
young man to train our children.
The residence of Col. r. R. Billups on
Christmas night was the scene Of many
happy and beautiful ladies and anxious
young men enjoying the evening with
music and song masquerade party from
Davis Station conducted by that prince OF
.cheer and pleasantuess," Bill Trescott,
joined this happy band which proved
pleasing and pleasant surprise indeed
Their costumes were in great taste. Ibis
addition Of our friends Of Davis Station
was treat. We extend to our genial friend
Bill our congratulations wishing him
happy new year and trusting he may live
to make as happy another Christmas. L