The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-05-07

Last Thursday was Elodsome day fol
the pupils of the Easley, High School
They had so MUCH to enjoy for the Isl
day of May that it became necessary to use
the last day of April as May day, aud as
1t turned out, 1t answered tile purpose ad.
mirably:
In the afternoon a company of school
girls under command Of Prof Baird were
mustered oSt on the grcen.for.drcss parade.
This company.of charmers IN full;uniform
ofs white, equipped with flags, completed
the beauty Of the landscape. All who saw
the drilling OH the campus felt sure that
there would be close contest when the
prize drill was on. This was part of the
evening program.
BY the time appointed the spacious
hall of the academy was well
hiled, and every countenance was joyous
with expectation.
The exercises were introduced with pray
er by DR.. Riley, after which beautiful
song was rendered by the school children
in the best Of time, and with an absolutely
perfect articulation. They had been train
ed by Miss Mary Riley who never does any
thing by halves. There was another class
under her leadership 10 which the audience
was indebted for much pleasure. 1t was
composed of Misses Esse Russell, Claudia
Curcton, Blanche IIudgens, Lidic Folger
and Mrs. Baird, and Messrs. II. Earle Rus
sell, Henry Cureton, John Robinson and
w G. Smith Their selections were beau
tifully appropriate and elegantly rendered.
Several times the audience became cnthusi-
asllc in bcstowing applause.
The May-pole dance was a most interest
ing feature of the program. This was done
by little girls as fairy queens. Ribbons
of all colors were fastened to the top
of pole erected in the center OF the plat
form A ribbon corresponding in color
to her sash was taken In hand by euch girl
and the music and dance begun without
any calling out, and the pole was soon en-
wrapped with plated Joseph's coat of
many colors. The dance reversed and this
was undonc; then it was striped and un-
stril,cd in many styles of candy. The in
!ricate mazes so gracefully and rapidly per
formed almost made ones head swim.
The prize drill Was next and OH this all
interest was ccntered, Maj. John q. Capcrs,
Of Grecnviile, and Capt. O. X. Doyle were
appointed judges. The platform was clear
ed, the company formed and the exciting
contest began. Everyone listened and
watched with the kccncst interest. The
drilling was almost perfect. The COM
mands were rapidly given, and AS rapidly
and promptly performed. Zach time the
company marched from the platform it ap-
pcWcu Will Ic''htt'! IdnhS, llll IlIl3lly inc
contest was I~t"C,:r Miss Gertrude IIa.
good and Mis- tn.4s Johnson Each one
found In the U.'.,,' & iueman worthy OF her
flag,
Maj John q. Capcrs, the orator of the
evening, was then introduced and in the
happicst and most elegant rnanncr, ac-
knowledged the difficulties which
surrounded tha committee of award,
then called Miss Hagood, who
kncit upon the velvet cushion, land re-
CeiveG tn" laurel crown" No one could
have perfom,d this beautiful ceremony
molc gracefully than Maj Capers. He
said the crnni'u"r had only che crown to
bestOw, hut they felt like it would be a
great pleasure TO fob the hills and gardens
of their flowers to make garlanlls, and
place them upon the brow of each member
Of the company. This WAS most heartily
applauucd;
The speaker then proceeded with his Or
alton. 1t was delivered in the hest style,
thoroughly enjoyed and often elected the
hcarticst applause. The young major Ger
tainly captured Easlry. This Grafton is
certainly worthy OF publication, and VIC
hope to hand it cut soon to thc readers OF
the SENTINEL.
Congratulations were showcrcd upon
Prof, and Mrs. Baird for the complete sue
cess of the entertainment. Prof. Baird is
OIL able progressive and systematic teacher.
He has already done good work at Eas.
ley, and we hope that his efforts will he
rewarded by II most liberal patronage an.
other year.