The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-03-22
FROM SPURGIN.

Taught by j. *. i. Malone, principal,
and Miss Mollie E. Hale, assistant.
Thursday. 10Th inst, was as nearly
perfect day as We may hope to see at
this season of the year, and at an early
hour the patrons and friends OF
the school began to gather, so that
when the hour for opening the exer-
cises arrived the house was filled to
overlooking with ladies and gentlemen
ready to encourage by their presence
the efforts of teachers and pupils in
their struggle to improve the oppor-
tunities afforded them to obtain an ed
ucation. But little effort had been
made by the school to prepare for an
entertainment outside of the everyday
work OF study and instruction, but the
young people acquitted themselves in
manner that speaks well for the in
telligence Of the community and the
efficient work Of the teachers. The ex-
Eercises were interpreted with excel
lent music furnished by band COM
posed of the following local artists
John B. Hale, Abel Dyer and Nc.
Shipley, violinists, and Miss Lula
Hale, whose personal charms and
skillful manipulation of strings of the
banjo, added the last touch Of artistic
refinement to make the occasion one
uron which we feel that it was good to
have been there. Since it is impossible
to nama each individual member Of
the 'hool who participated in the ex-
ercis,s, we shall name none, but will
only say that for a public school we
have never had the pleasure of seeing
more refined crowd of boys and girls
and young ladies and gentlemen than
appeared on the stage at old Cedar
Greek Academy. 1t was a scene that
ought to fill the bosom OF each parent
with a lofty pride, and also with a
sense OF theresponsibility resting upon
them to spare no effort to mould this
fine material that God has entrusted
to their keeping into men and women
who will be an honor to themselves,
blessing to their country and a bene-
diction to humanity. 1t was part OF
the program to have literary address
by Wilbur Weems, Esq, of Greene
vile, but for some reason he failed to
come; so "Tattler" was called on for
a speech and did the best he knew
how. N M. Mettetal, DIR. Hale and
Ed. Hankle also delivered interesting
and appropriate addresses.
Mrs. Martin, widow lady living
near Douglas Shed, had her smoke
house robbed last Thursday night OF
its entire contents in the way of her
supply of bacon. Search was made the
next day, and late Friday evening the
meat was found in gutter in a field
not far from the home of Sam Chap,
man. Chapman and his son were ar
rested and brought before Squire De-
pew, who found the evidence against
them sufficient to bind them to court
but, before they could be lodged in
Jail, they escaped from the custody Of
the officers and are still at large
Smokehouse robbing has been quite
frequent occurrence in this part of the
country for the past few years, and, az
several suspected persons have either
been sent to the penitentiary for othel
crimes, or have left the country, it il
to be hoped that the right person will
be apprehended and brought to justice
]. w. Dove, Esq, has decided tt
abandon politics and devote his time
to scientific investigation. He is a
present making speciality OF Conch
ology, and it is rumored that he is OF
the eve of some important discover.
in that field. AS soon, however, as hi
present Investigations are completed,
is probable that he will turn his atter
ton to Ornlthology, and it is to be ez
pecte that he will be able to find seV
eral yatunknown representatives OF tn
olumbid@.
The recent showers and warm sur
ne have clothed old earth in a mar
of green, and the peach trees ar
in full bloom. The landscape is on
stretch Of beauty, and were 1t nc
s. we still wish to retain sma
,ce in the sympathies OF our fellow
ags, we would be tempted to try OF
Il J I'd on spring poetry; but, as we tef
tat our "pean, calling and election
are not sure, we forbear.
Or. Shipley says he has not made
sufficiently thorough diagnosis !,
Charley Cary's case to prescribe wit
certainty, but, from the symptoms !
has observed he thinks rough on ra
is indicated.
! The colored school at Free Hi
taught by Mr.. Henderson Evan
closed last Saturday
TATTLER.
SpURG1N, Tenn, March 20, '94.
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