The free press., 1895-08-29

Hyde, was q social entertainment
IN the full meaning of the express
sion. MIR. Hyde and his queenly
and accomplished wife possess
tact IN entertaining guests that is
above criticism, is the sentiment of
all who were so fortunate as to
have been present. Animated
games, conversation, promenading,
etc.,-Cupid whispers Mat etc.
means courtlng were the chief
amusements Of the evening. Mrs.
Hyde, Misses Marion, Clark and
Others presided at the piano, and
Joe Leopold, the violinist, and Bu
ford Moore aud Clarence Thornhill,
the mouth harplsts, were simply i'm
mense. Elegant refreshments were
served at 10 o'clock, after which the
fun was renewed and continued IN.
til nearly II p, A certain ''fairest
of the fair Is aware that our enjoy
ment of the occasion is beyond ex~
preston. We wish every married
couple in Poplarville could. as do
Mr.. and MIS-. Hyde, realize the
| fact that we were not created to
pass through life as though we were
marching ID our endless funeral
procession,
The talked of changes to be made
in the text books to be used in our
schools for the next five years, is a
subject of importance-one that
necessitates no little reflection. For
many reasons no changes should
be made in o text book without an
actual necessity exists. In this
connection the Jackson Clarlon-
Ledger says:
GA humber of the papers of the
state are opposed to any change in
the school books OF the public
schoo OILS, arguing that any changes
will work great hardships upon
parents, as well as inconvenience
TO the children who have become
accustomed during the last five
years to the books now in use.'
The Natchez Democrat has the
following 10 say on the same subject;
I'VE are pleased to know that
very few changes will be made in
the text books used in our public
schools, which will be greatly to the
benefit of the patrons thereof,
very many of whom are poor people
who are actually unable to pur-
chase the expensive but generally
flimsy books for their children. We
have been told that probably but
one series of books Will be changed,
and that Will be sufficient"
The Lumberton High School has
secured the services of Prof. James
Lewis as principal, and Miss Carrie
Magness as assistant. These teach
ers are experienced educators; Pearl
River county is becoming noted as
an educational center; Providence
las especially blessed us with every
natural advantage, and therefore
there is no reason why our sister
town should not build up q school
second to none in Southeast Miss
slssippi. We are working to the
best of our ability for the advance
ment and prosperity of Pearl River
county; hence, we take almost as
much interest in the success of
the Lumberton school as VIC do in
that of the Poplaryille High School.
Our bright and handsome young
friend, ID. b. Stevenson, OF MICH
olson, arrived last Thursday eve
ming in such shape as would have
made old Father Adam as green
with jealousy as Othello. Happy
Dan had in charge the following
lovely heart. breakers, who were
the guests of Mrs. w. l. Thames
until the following morning, when
they departed for their respective
homes: Misses Maggie and Mamie
Graham and Miss May Edwards, OF
Bay st. Louis; Miss Daisy Russ, OF
Logtown. We understand that
these charming young ladies Will
attend Poplaryille High School
next session.