The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-05-18
AT MIDWAY CHURCH
Happy Children In the ,BeautifGl.
Performance Of u Delightful Pro-.
granl-A Visitors Great Pleasure
aA Raiassr Rraaonf

gram-A Visitors Great Pleasure
at Being Present.
Complying with the request OF Editor W.T.
son, shall attempt 10 write u brief account
OF the Sunday .Scnool celebration that bad
the pleasure Of attending at Midway Church. E
Without commenting on my trip there and
back. shall attempt 10 give general &C =.
The morning exercises were participated
In, regardless OF church orcreed, by all the
children and sunday School scholars
differences were nowhere visible, which fact,
explains In great measure the excellent
munner in which the programme OF the day
was carried out ''. "...aF
Mr. W. r. Bullock announced the written
programme with grace aud ease.
PROGRAMME.
Prayer, by Rev. Mr.. Whitaker.
Song. by the Children.
Speech by Marvin NJ. Mann.
Speech. by Frank Suber.
Recitation. byMiss Ella Hodge, Miss Esste
Bowen, Miss Essie CampbelI, Miss tnnie
Tr!oole, Miss JAMIE Campbell, and Miss Kate
Recitation. by Miss Corrie Csnn.
Speech, by Griffin Campbell.
Recitation. by Miss Ophelia Cochran.
Recitation, by Calvin Mcclellan.
Recitation, by Miss Eva Cam.
Speech. by Jessie Simpson. -
Recitation, by Miss Mallie Bowen.
Speech, by George Mann. ..
Essay, by Miss Hattie Cochran.
Speech, BY Furman Milford. re
Recitation, by Miss Sallie Mann.
Speech by Chester Williams,
Recitation. by Miss Eula Campbell.
Recitation, "GOd Is Love-" -. ~ 81 =
Song, "God is Love-" by the Hampton Fam.
Speech. by Charlie Bowen. e
Recitation, by Miss Eula Mcclellan,
Speech, by Pratt Cam.
Recitation. by Miss Dora Cann, Miss Alma s,
Hail. Miss Lune TribDle and Miss Kate +
Recitation, by MIS- Lennie Tribble.
speech, by Jessie Cam.
Essay, by, Miss Ludie Rosenberg.
Recitation. by Miss Rosa Hill, Miss Eta
Giles. Miss Ollie Hodge, Miss Rosa Campbell {
and Miss Rosa Mcclellan. 49,. ,..lsl,
Speech. by Jimmie Campbell.
Recitation, by Miss Ressie Mann.
Speech, By Johnnie Bell. E.s!5ssi5z
Recitation, by Miss Isabel Milford. ~
Recitation, by Miss Daisy Bell and Miss
Speech, Oscar McMahain. .GSg
Recitation. by the "Kfngs Daughters"
Recitation, by Miss Luuie Tribole. ...'.st.si
Recitation, BY MISS Lou suber. -. 80
Essay, by Miss Cora Hall. .n2
Recitation, by Miss Pearl Milford, Miss
Lee Hall. Miss Eula McCleIland and Miss
Speech, by Chris Suber. ~. . 5
Recitation, by Miss Rosa Below, Miss Hattie
Simpson, Miss Rosa McMahan and Miss
Lola Hampton. e. 10
Essay, by Miss Elvie Milford.
Recitation, by Miss Mamie Hall, Miss Allie
Grant, Miss Elvie Milford, Miss Mitte Moore
and Miss Minnie Mitchell. ..... =.
Song, by the Children. ."
Intermission for dinner. ~. .N e
The way In which the little boys and girls
rendered their respective parts, must have
impressed every observer az being more than
ordinary. There was no holding behind fans,
no hanging the head, no mutteriug in In
audible tones; but every child, with the frank z
American people, stepped to the front and
performed his part ..3
Four essays were read al appropriate inter.
walls during, the morning exercises,
shy @eritea H to saS tss each
say was TO the point we'll worded, and ev-
identity the result Of careful and vigorous
While listening 10 the exercises. was I'm
pressed with thought OF what the future
might contain for Diamond Hill. II the !,
yOnngpeople OF that section will but deyelope
guish man from man, and exaIt men or en.
ergy above the slothful, qualities with which
they are apparently so abundantly blessed,
surely the call for men and women Of fntet
when directed TO that section Of our county.
The morning exercises were under the Inn
mediate supervision Of Mrs. Allie Clink.
scales, anu II lS only reltteraunS tu6 cOLn-
ments Of quite q number OF visiting friends
TO say. that they reflected decided credit upon
her energy and managing skill. a
At the close OF the morning exercises din.
ner was announ ced, and testify TO the fact
that all hands were properly cared for.
noticed that there were no loiterers about the
church doors during this hour. -
In the afternoon we had the pleasure OF
listening to speeches by Rev's. q. w. Whit
taker, Samuel Young. J. NJ. Rogers and Coun-
ty Treasurer ]. R. Blake. Their remarks
we're admirably chosen and adapted TO the
occasion. They suggested IN language pur-
posely plain and simple thoughts that re;
vited the attention OF the young people. and
gave the older minds something to digest.
No single feature added moreio the enjoy
ment OF the occasion than the delightful
singing, led and accompanied on the organ
By experienced musicians. I,. q
The ushers did their work efficiently and
deserve credit for the manner In which
they performed their duties. '..gt srt
Before closing take the liberty OF express
ing, In the name OF the Abbeviile visitors; our y
thanks for the whoIesoule free and easyd,
manner In which we we're entertained, and TO
assure you that having once witnessed your
hospitality, we will not be slow TO visit your
again. w. w. Bradley.