The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-02-17
Williamson News.

The 18th of February WAS Red Letter
Day for Williamson, and especially for the
Williamson Female College. The twsn-
ty-tifth birthday of this noble institution
was celebrated in a manner that delighted
all those present. Despite the lnclement
weather, the chapel was filled to overflow
ing with friends and patrons of the College
who had gathered thither to hear that
matchless speaker, Or. Jno. G. kilgo, OF
Trinity College, N. G.. The decorations
were something that pleased the eye of
every one present The exercises began
with hymn written for the occasion. by
Dr.. J. O. Wilson, sung to the tune Lander,
composed by Miss Mattce. Then follow
cd the address of DR.. Kilgo, which was
something to be long remembered by those
fortunate enough to be present. l will not
mar the address by attempting 10 describe
it. Enough 10 say that the audience was
completely charmed and sat spell. bound
for one hour and forty minutes. Subject:
'The true College and its mission in the
South" And his audience were sorry
whom the speaker brought his interesting
address to close. The evening pro-
gramme was as follows:
Chorus-"The Angel" sung by the
| school.
Song-"O Fair, 0 Sweet" Mr.. T. v.
| Bolan.
Address-Rev. R. W. Barber.
Song-"Forget Me Not" Miss Msttice
| (violin obligato, Mr.. M. M. Lsnder.)
Piano Solo-A "Serenata B Valse No
ble," Mrs. j. o. Wilson.
Addressed. E. Prince.
Duet-"Maying," Miss Mattice and Mr..
Bolan.
Violin-"Romance," Mr.. NJ. NJ. Lander.
Address-Prof. J. G. Clinkscales.
Song-"Holy," Mr.. Bolan.
Piano Duet-"Hungarian Dances" the
| Misses Mattice.
Closing Words-Rev. S Lander.
Solo-Aria, from "Les Hugueno!s,"
| Miss Mattice.
The addresses by the former Professors,
Rev. Mr.. Barber, Prof Clinkscales and
Col. Prince were brim full of wit and
humor, and we're much enjoyed by the
large audience, as the loud and continued
applause testified.
Letters were read from Drs. A. Darby
and S. A. Weber and one from Rev. A. B.
Earle, former pastor at this place. The
closing words by Mr.. Lander were very
solemn and impressive.
l. A handsome sum was subscribed by
different ones OF the audience for the bene.
fit of the Alumnae Association. This AS
sociation has now on hand several hun.
dred dollars, which will be expended judi.
ciously on the College Chapsl.
After the exercises in the chapel were
over the delightful banquet in the dining
room claimed attention. The menu was
as follows: Olives, pickles, celery. tur-
key, Gran berry jelly, Virginia ham, chick
en- salad, Saratoga chips, salted almonds,
fruit cake, white cake, sherry cream,
malaga grapes. apples, bananas, raisins,
nuts, candies; edam cheese, teatlakea, coffee.
| bof = flo,, l,o of oil l,,o
mittee for so ably engineering such
at toast master in manner that won for
him additional praise from his hosts of
friends here.
First Toast-"The day we celebrate"
Responded to by Rev: Mr.. Barber in
charming manner peculiarly his own.
Second-"Our Alma Matter" Respond
ed to by Mrs. G. 81. Mahon. President of
| the Alumrae Association, in her usual
winning manner. She said. "our College
has neither State nor Church support, but
| stands on its own merits
Faculty" Responded to by
DR.. Lander. 1t is needless to comment on
this toast, for every one knows that DR..
Lander speaks to the point.
Fourth-"The Board of Directors"
Responded to by Capt. G W. Sullivan,
President of the Board. Capt. Sullivan
said that this College is doing something
that no other College in the State is doing,
actually paying to it's stockholders an an
nual dividend.
fth-"Williamston." Responded to
by G. E Prince, E.q. Mr.. Prince says
that fellow is a gone case if, after drink
ing our spring water, he Is not able tc
court. There is no court in him.
Sixth--"Educated Woman" Respond
ed to by Miss Bagley. She responded In
such delightful manner that when she
had finished, the toast master remarked
that if Miss Bagley had not graduated at
the w. F. c., she certainly bad been to
some school Of merit.
The Press" Responded to by Rev.
Mr.. Tate. Mr.. Tate said he was much
| oppressed when he tried to erprcSs him
self on the subject of the press.
"Our Alumnae." Responded to by DR..
Frank Lander. Of course, it is needless 10
say that he amused the guests very much
| as be proceeded to laud the graduates of
the College.
"The Lords of Cleat o." Responded
to by Miss Gertrude Brown. She made
| the lords of creation feel that they were
indeed lorded over by the fairer sex. And
then the company dispersed to snatch
few minutes of repose before morn
| ing dawned.
The Epworth League held meeting
Sunday night which wa, largely attended
Excellent papers were read by Misses Mo
Kelvey and Barber on Newton and Dodd-
ridge, aud Misses Goodgion aud Smith
read some equally as interesting on Watts
and Co~per. Songs written by these
authors were sung, and altogetherItwas
delightful and profitable meeting. The
next meeting will discuss the poet Whit.
tier.
Williamson has been full Of visitors too
numerous to mention.
Cadets Cannon and Duckworth leave to-
day for Clemson College.
Ernest Lander was here few day ago.
Mrs. and Mrs Calhoun, of Greenwood,
are at Spring View Hotel.
Miss Daisy Cannon has accepted the
principalsbip of the Denver High School
| r. B. G.
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