The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-05-05
Gross Roads Academy Entertainment.

1t was my purpose to write you last week
a few words of commendation appropriate
TO the exhibition of the Cross Roads Aca-
DENY, with its exercises and brilliant en-
tertainment but having been debarred by
pressing duties from having the pleasure
with the honor at that time, l now brush
away other thoughts to-day and Will en-
deavor briefly to mention the excellencles
of its pupils and success Of its principal,
and the highly appreciatire audience.
On the evening Of April 23d, the Cross
Roads Academy was scene of loveliness on
that sublime occasion that Will Ilnger IN
the memory of those whose good fortune
placed them there, and as the golden rays
Of the setting sun reflected back It's beauties
of Gods handiwork, 1t mingled IN trans
parent loveliness with the beautiful maid
ems, lively children and fragrant flowers,
that gathered there with happy hearts and
joyful anticipations that shed halo OF
happiness and JOY forever. \ glance IN
the academy at the appointed hour, when
the curtips were drawn aside, beheld a
crowded house to oversowing with the
entire school alined in disciplined order
across the stage, and with bowed heads our
beloved and devoted pastor. Rev. 4. B.
Watson, suplicated Gods richest blessings
upon the occasion, with reboundlng glory
and honor to opr precious Savior.
The opening song, The Summer Days
are Coming" so sweetly sang, accompanied
with the sweetest music that it has been
my pleasure to hear for many years gone
bv, with the marshal step OF the children,
with the beautiful tones Of the organ,
brought in review to my mind again the
days gone by when the boys IL grey
marched to marshall step across the bloody
h1it,s of battle following the STARRY cross.
Miss Sallie Powers, of Bennettsville, the
sweet n. n.uSicias, performed on the organ.
We trust she may find 1t pleasant to llnger
..nongst ls,where her valuable services and
cheel.nl ht.... makes US happy.
At the Conclusion Of the first song,
began the pr, ran with twenty-five dia-
locpes and relations down to the vale
dictory whica VS. rendered with beautl-
ful discipline, anG was loudly app!auded
by a happy and che, rtul audience. Suffice
to say ev nv one Of the pupils acquitted
themselN es in a magnificent manner. Al!
of the subjects selected were full OF love,
humor, happiness md matrimony IN
terspersed with fine selected music, SO
much so, that our young men ID the au-
dience, with Cupid g1awing at their siz-
yards have become students Of Homoeo-
Dathy. May the remedy be sufficient for
the complaint In short, dear editor, We
had one of the most delightful and happy
occasions, although the lines have fallen to
US in pleasant places, this one We shall at
all times remember with grateful appreca-
ton, as having been second anoDglts host,
and to the sublime and efficient efforts OF
Miss Willie Powers We owe our highest
app, 2bation for her untiring and Jealous
IL bors, beth with the advancement OF the
eoGc:::!C ral interest OF our children, as to
the happiness she has for al that have the
pleasure 20 meet her We extend to her the
'.well done, good and faithful" May her
life be full of roses and happiness attend
her through life. Hoping she may ind II
pleasant to inger in her adopted county.
After the valeGlctorv, our Magistrate in
troduced in appropriate words, Mr. }. ?.
Gibson, of Bennettsvil!e, who lectured on
the theme, Passing Away. This subject
was beautifully presented by this silver
tong0ed orator. At the conclusion OF this
lecture our school trustees, through Rev. a.
B. Watson, extended to Miss Willie Pow
ers, the principal OF the school, their high
est appreciation for her valuable services,
| in which patrons and children can join the
amen This ended an entertainment that
oil will recall with precious memory and
refreshing recollections as We go through
life, as having been participants in its joys.
Mr.. Editor, there are many orange buis
and several full blown blooms. shall
look out for slice Of dream cake for you
and the printers devil.