Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1893-12-05
LAWRENCE COUNTY.
A Leader in Education and Prohibition
Her High school at silver Creek
Something to he Proud of.
WEssoN, MISS, Nov. 9th, 1893.


Editor Mississippi Leader:
Knowing, as [ do, the great interest
you have always manifested in the
progress and general upbuilding of our
country, take the liberty of asking
short space in your valuable paper to
express few words of praise and COM
mendation of an institution which re-
fleets much credit on the community
in which it is located, and the grand
old county of Lawrence.
When we consider that this county
wore off the first laurels for Prohibi-
ton in our State, we should feel that
no opportunity should pass without
saying something in her behalf, and a
word Of praise for her noble hearted
citizens. The names of those heroic
gentlemen, Hons. G. A. Teunisson and
A. III. Longino, who fought so nobly
and won this great battle in our legis-
lature, should ever be sacred to the
memory of all loyal citizens and hold
an affectionate spot in their hearts.
Now as to the institution of which |
desire to speak. About five years ago
the citizens of Lawrence county con-
ceived an idea that the educational ad-
vantages were not what they should be,
therefore, they set about to improve
their school advantages; and the first
| step in this direction was general
move of the leading citizens of the
county to establish a County High
School; after mature deliberation, 1T
was decided to locate the school at the
little town of Silver Creek, on the
banks of the beautiful stream from
which the place takes its name, and
was to be known as the Lawrence Coun-
ty High School. From the very inception
of the movement enthusiasm Sprang
up and increased until there is now no
county in the State more alive to cdu-
cation than Lawrence.
The Lawrence County High School
is we'll equipped to impart a good bus
mess education. 1t has modern furni-
ture, maps, charts and globes, and a
corpse of four very able teachers; Prof.
Green as principal assisted by
Misses Wright, Easterling and Green.
The writer had the pleasure few
days ago, while on visit to Lawrence,
OI WlUutSSIuS but WI hllSo vi WHO
school; | was cordially received by
Prof Green and shown through all the
apartments, and, Mr. Editor, to say
that it is model school does not ex-
press half
The literary department is all that
could be desired; in fact, it is equal to
any school in the State, outside of our
colleges, and inferior to none. In the
music department the pupils have ad-
vantages of instructions on the piano,
guitar, cornet, and violin; it has two
we'll equipped bands; cornet, under
the leadership of Prof. Green, and the
string under the charming Miss Wright.
1t has special training department
for those expecting to stand county
examinations and to teach. 1t has de
partment for physical training of young
ladies and girls, and they are thorough
ly drilled in calesthenics. The elocu- |
ton department, conducted by the tai
ented Miss Matte Easterling, reflects
much credit upon the teacher and adds
greatly to the school.
In addition to the advantages for in
structions the boarding facilities are
simply excellent; there being three
large boarding houses constructed for
the purpose, which are under the SUI
pervision of the teachers direct, and
many private families with splendid |
surroundings where board can be pro-
cured at low rates. There are about
fifty regular boarding pupils in this
school, hailing from tive'or six differ
ent counties.
The school has fine library, includ-
ing the well selected library of the late
and lamented Rev. E. w. Larkin, and
donated to this institution by his no
BILE son, DR.. Buford Larkin. In addi-
ton to this it contains many new and
we'll selected books given by Prof.
Green.
A military company is expected to
be organized at very early date, and
this move should be encouraged, and
any assistance rendered by our worthy
Governor and adjutant General would
be we'll bestowed and greatly appreci-
ated by the people of Lawrence coun-
ty.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, let me
say, if there are any persons living in
the large cities and towns who think
the people in the country are laggards,
l respectfully urge them to take a few
days for recreation and visit the Law
renee County High School, and enjoy
the hospitality of the big hearted peo-
pie living in that community.
Yours truly,