The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-16
WHERE CHALMERS HADDoN sURREN.
DERED TO BEAUTY's CHARMS.
The Strange Fact That a Nice Town
has NO School Which Is Satisfac.
tory.

The Strange Fact That a Nice Town
has no School Which Is Satisfac'
tory.
Editor Press and Banner:
In the eastern hemisphere there lies little
town famous in many respects. 1t has pro
duced some of the greatest men known on
this continent, and perhaps we might say
with confidence TO the known world. Ihey
have figured in state and national politics
upon the battlefield, and reflected greal
honor upon their native town and state, bul
In the halls Of Congress and In the Senate
chamber as we'll. They have also made
magistrates cabinet. This town is located
on the South Atlantic slope, in q region o.
country known as the Piedmont Belt. IL il
noted for its healthful climate, the lntel'
churches, the christian liberality of its mem
bers, the correct department and uprighi
standard Of her morality. Its unboundeo
charities and deeds OF christian benevolence
are recognized and known lar peyonu ner
territorial limits.
We could dilate at considerable length on
charming women and her beautiful maloens
Here we can present to the world, some o.
around the blue vaulted heavens
shines upon. This and more could be truth
fully written about this ideal southern town
Situated as 1t Is In one OF the most favored
told natural resources, markets are good
her lands as fertile and productive as are 10
be found anywhere, all things considered.
delightful little town is sadly deficient in
| l hear you with breathless interrogation
ask "have you the bold audacity 10 say this
ideal town is not complete in all us depart
What department. is this town you have pic:
tured in such glowing colors deficient IN IN
What is its great need? The. principle need
and the one 1 wish TO emphasize, is her want
or lack OF good school. IL was ny pisasuIle 9
not long since, to listen to an eminent divine
and an educator OF no mean repnte, denver
an address on "christian education" In the
course of his remarks, he alluded 10 toWn
about the size and extent OF the one nave
outlined above. He said he had visited one
such, and had walked and driven over lts
principle streets. He said be had remarked
what beautiful town with her nanosonle
houses, beautiful flower gardens and her
trees stretched along her every SIDEWAYS at
affording ample protection from tne rays oi
the MONDAY sun.
This picture, continued the speaker, was all
blurred and spotted, and the beauty and
harmonay was soon lowered In his estlms-
tion when he spied the miserable novel;
pointed out to him as the towns scno0i Duiiu. y:
ing. Now It Is needless for me to add, that
these remarks called forth lhe ramoung
thoughts offered for your kind readers serious
consideration.
Does this picture apply to the town Of Alb
beville? Oh no, Of course not. a.
Is the house you send your children TO III
place to force these little ones into on u
cold chilly day? Do you Intend to SIT Win
folded hands and let other towns prepare O
place to school your children?
Is this the Athens Of upper Carolinas am
tectors and guardians Of your offspring In
tend your children shall grow up in ignor.
ance, and without that training when Is
essential to fit them for places OF usefulness
and honor? repeat, do you intend TOR the
rising generation to follow in the footsteps
OF their fathers, and leave their followers as
you are leaving them? lean not, ! VII! not
believe it. believe the people OF the town
q sense Of their duty and obligation. Let me
urge upon the reader the imperative ano
pressing Importance Of taking immediate
and decided steps to improve our school ana
school buildings. y.