The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-09-04
Privateer Personals.
pa17ArErR TOWNSHIP, S. c., Sept. 2, '95.

prohibition silver medal took place at the
Alliance Hall, under the auspices of the
Amusement Club. A neat stage was ar
ragged and the room was prsttily decorated
! with moss, evergreens, vines and grasses.
Over the stage was that hearty word ""el-
come" framed in letters of lockwood leaves.
The judges OF the debate were: President
F. N. X. Bailey, of the South Carolina Co.
Educational Institute at Willisiou, Prof. D
L. Rambo, of Wedge6eld, and Dr.. A. J.
White, of Foreston. Prof. Bailey made
some introductory remarks, then came the
debate, after which Mr. Dwight Cain deliv-
cred a recitation.
Six young people took part in the debate,
and the speeches of all were greeted with ap-
plause During the whole debate there was
not one of the speakers who had to be
prompted-they did well, some exceptionally
80. The judges decided 10 favor of Miss
Lizzie Whilden, to whom the medal was pre-
sented By Prot. Bailey.
Mr. Hampton Ramsey is the ore who first
suggested and worked up this debate, which
is the first of it's kind that has ever occurred
in Prvateer-perhaps in the county. Miss
Lizzie Whilden. who won the medal is
young lady of considerable elocutionary
talent, and her recital Friday night was re-
markaoly 6ne-indeed the whole debate re-
Aected credit on old Privateer aud would
have been worthy of town.
The next meeting of the Amusement Club
will take place at Mr. Sam Bradford's on
Friday night, September 20.
On Saturday pleasant and unusu1ly so.
ciabe pic mic was given at Gains Mill in
honor of Prof Bailey That afternoon ao
inpromptu prohibition debate occurred on
the grounds, il which four young men took
part The judges appointed for the occasion
decided in favor Of Mr. Alva Mellett, Of
WedeeEeld The debate was followed oy
Mr. Dwight Cain reciting q part of Haynes
famou, reply 10 Webster When speaking,
these young men stood under the spreading
est manner, The attentive crowd grouped
around, and the slopng hillside made up a
picture that was suggestive of some we'll con-
Quoted political meeting, aud as it is, who
knows but that Some of these same young
men may, in the future, stir the political al
mosphere and evoke hearty applause fro,
enthusia sic audiences.
After the Young men had 6oished speak
ing, Prof. Bailey made practical address on
education, which he wound up by speaking a
good word for his school, In the course Of
his remarks be said the nations which were
the most educated were the most prosperous
and happy. No man or woman should be
content to grow up in ignorance. Our State
was behind in education, bu3 the people are
becoming more interested in this subject,
though they do not take the interes. in it they
should. The way for any one TO get an
education is open if the desire is there, this
fact has been illustrated in the lives OF
Abraham Lincoln and other Distinguished
men Education i: to train people to think,
and every one who wishes to enjoy life more,
should get ap education.
Prot. Bailey's interesting address was lis
tened to with attention.
Mr. Hio,t will aid with religious meeting
at Summerton this week.
One of Priveteer's old ladies, Mrs. Mary
Tiudal, attained the age OF SO last month and
another old lady of the township, Mrs. Mil!is
Pritchard will be "a this month. These two
old ladies live about half mile from each
other.
4 large specimen Of that amphioious
reptile, familiariy known as the gator, meas
uring about eight feet in length, was recently
caught iu 6sh net at Gains mill. 1t c5ok-
ed itself to death.
Last Tuesday afternoon the Privateer boys
we're to meet The W Wedge6eld nine-they did
! meet-it showered some and the Wedge6eld
niue returned home, much to the disappoint-
ment of our boys, WHO wanted to play. In
speaking Of a recent game between these two
clubs, your Wedge6eld correspondent spoke
O. the second pine of that place as gaining the
victory. This was a mistake, and your cor
respondent has been requested to correct it.
Five of the Wedge6eld first nine and two of
the '.Brickbat' oine were in the game against
the Privateer boys.
Messrs j. L. Geddings, W. E., j. NJ, and
H. S. Kolb have started a cane mill at Mr.
Geddings's house on the public road, not far
fron the Privateer station.
Mr. Whilden Nettles has become sales
man in Durants hardware store in Sumter,
and Mr.. Hampton Ramsey left to-day to take
charge OF Mr.. j. H. Aycock's store at bis
''Tiverton" plantation.
Mr. R S. aud Master George Whilden have
been visiting at Wedge6eld.
Miss Amanda Scott and Mr.. Oscar Mcken-
aie. of Richland, are visiting in the COM
munity, and Mss Isabel Muldrow, Of Mayes-