The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-06-21
THE PRIDE OF BAMBERG.
Annual Commencement Exercises Ol
The Carlisle Fitting SchOol-A
Successful Years Work.


The CITY was full of visitors last week
The attraction was the annual closing eN
ercises of the Carlisle Fitting School, an
institution that has warm place in the
affections Of not only the people of the
town of Bamberg, but Of this and several
adjoining counties.
The exercises commenced last THURSDAY
evening with the
| ANNUAL CELEBRATION
of the kilgo and Sheridan literary So
cieties, one of which is managed by the
young ladies, the other by the young gen
tlemen of the school. Long before half
past eight, the hour at which the exercises
were to begin, the spacious school chapel
was rilled to overtiowing, and standing
room was ut a premium.
At this hour the two societies marched
in from their halls, to the music OF j
march played by Miss Florrie Black.
Mr.F f. Dibble, first assistant, acted as
presiding officer, and announced the num-
bers on the program.
First was a chorous by members of both
societies, after which came an instru-
mental duet entitled Village Chimes
Polka" by the Misses Roper.
Little Miss Gedelle Brabham then cap
tivated the audience with her humorous
recitation, the Bald Headed Man"
Miss Margaret Roper's essay on Lost
Ideals" won for her considerable ap-
plausc, and pleasing innovation was a
vocal duet, something about My Little
Georgia Rose" I'VE did not get the exact
title) bv Misses Verbena Brabham and
Margaret kee.
Thus far the young ladies had all the
honorS, but the young men were to have
their innings next, for next was debate
with the query: "Resolved, That the
fame of the Poet is greater than that OF
the General" Mr.. r. 0. Lawton was to
have been the first speaker, on the aftlr-
| native. but was sick and unable to be
present. Mr.. J. D. Eaddy spoke first for
the negative. and his we'll trained voice
made his words distinct in every part of
the hall. Mr.. D. l.. Shieder came next
for the affirmative, and made good
speech. Mr.. w. B. Bolin closed the de-
bate, arguing for the negative.
Two instrumental pieces, a duet,
"Love's Chidings," by Misses Riley and
Black, and solo, Spinning Lay" preceded
the reading of an essay, The Star in the
Dew Drop" by Miss Margaret Kennerly,
the choice language of which pleased the
audience
Miss Margaret Kee charmingly deliver
ed pathetic recitation entitled "Nell,
and her grace of manner and gesture was
appreciated by ALL
Then came the pleasing finale to the
evenings entertainment, Japanese fan
drill, by sixteen young ladies, who were
trained for this exhibition by Mrs. W. E.
Willis. The drill was thoroughly en-
joyed by the large audience-the young
ladies in their quaint and attractive Japa-
nese costumes making bewitching sight
as they so correctly and gracefully went
through the intricate evolutions of the
drill. It has been said that fan in the
hands of coquette is dangerous thing,
and no doubt the way these young ladies
handled their fans proved the truth OF
this.
Head Master Willis then announced
that the exercises of the evening were
closed, but. that reception would last
until. 70 o'clock, and announced Mrs.
Thos. Black, Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Mrs.
G. Frank Bamberg, Mrs. W. 2. Willis and
Miss L. Cleckley as chaperons, who saw
that the young people had good time.
Many people visited the society halls OF
the societies, which are now handsomely
fitted up.
Mr.. E. NJ. Stokes was chief marshal, and
his assistants were Messrs. R. W. Mason,
H. B. NJ. Eaddy, c. S. Yongue and D. G.
Copeland.
ANNUAL LITERARY ADDRESS.
Friday night the annual literary ad-
dress was delivered by Prof. j. G. Clink-
scales, of Wofford College. The speaker
was introduced by Rev. T. G. O'Dell in a
neat little speech, and for more than one
hour he entertained and delighted his
audience. Mr.. Clinkscales made strong,
practical, common sense speech, impress
ing upon the students that this was"com-
mencement" only-that the real work OF
getting an education was just started and
actual work in life begun. He was glad
the Carlisle Fitting School did not give
diplomas, and spoke of some schools who
create false ideas of education III pupils
as curses to the cause of education. The
sneaker referred in humorous way to
the old blue-back speller and the methods
of teaching when he was boy. He hoped
that every student would read at least
one good book during vacation. Alto
gethcr it was thoughtful, practical ad-
dress, bristling with good points, and the
many funny anecdotes used as illustrs-
tions served to keep the large throng IN
thorough good humor
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Saturday evening the closing exercises
took place, and, as on the two previous
evenings, the hall was crowded to over
flowing. Head Master Willis presided
and announced the program, which was
as follows:
Solo, Alpine Hunt-Miss Verbena Brab-
ham.
Recitation, Success in Life-H. B. NJ.
Eaddy.
Recitation, The Color Bearer-G. T..
Rhoad
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