The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-19

n. -. hEl NOl.DS,
Committee.
Buy the Rock Hill buggy and you'll be
pleased. g. Frank Bamberg, agent.
Denmark DOings.
DENMARK, September 1.-THE Den
mark Public School resumed work Mon
day morning, and it may be said, with
out discounting the records OF the past,
that the present year promises to be fruit
full in good results. A special program
was prepared by Mr.. Virgins for the
opening, consisting of vocal and instru.,
mental music and speeches on assigned
subjects, touching various phases OF
school life.
The music was conducted by Miss
Eugenia Tinsley, Spartanburg, S. c. The
department of music, organized this term,
is in good hands. The people are appreci-
ating the opportunity offered and the new
work will take stand along by the side
of other good features of the school.
Miss Tinsley is u graceful performer.
Already her work has attracted the at
tention of the entire community. Her
large class of pupils is enthusiastic Over
their opportunities.
MANY patrons were present. The
presence of the business men of the COM
munity made the occasion noteworthy.
The exercises were begun by the sing
ing of praise God from whom all bless
ings fow," followed by the morning
worship conducted by DR.. W. D., Rice.
Miss Tinsley followed with instrumental
music and at intervals during the speak
ing.
DR.. S. d. NJ. Guess, chairman board
trustees, was the first speaker Briefly
outlining the scope of the occasion, dis
PLAYED in the real purpose Of the assem-
bled audience, the Doctor bade welcome
to strangers and friends. The key notes
of the business demands were sounded,
the session of 1901-'02 had been ushered
in. The seal of a faithful trustee had
made the proper impression. The official
success of the speaker flashed through the
minds Of all, none disclaiming that what
DIR. Guess greeted in life seldom associated
with failure. Six years at the head OF the
business affairs of the school, he has ever
guided all developments, pro or con, for
the good of the community. The Doctor
is talking strongly of giving up his re-
sponsible position to some other citizen.
His experiments have been success. TO
vacate his seat of critical responsibility,
would only bring regrets to all, while his
example and business methods exercised
for the benefit of the school would chal-
lcnge the wits of his successor for greater
fidelity of purpose. The doctor has been
honored by our people, a greater honor,
in service, he has given back to them.
Mr.. H. G. Rice, a man of action and
deep integrity, is another member of the
board. Like Mr.. H. j. Brabham, of Bam-
berg, he holds within his bosom his
eloquent speeches. Mr.. Rice was present
and without doubt our people rely upon
him for the future progress Of our school,
realizing what factor he has been in
affairs of the past.
Mr.. G. w. Goolsby, the third member,
was absent, at home wrestling with the
fever. Mr.. Goolsby is good man, good
trustee His personal equation is always
of accredited dignity. Mr.. Goolsby is the
father of large family of bright boys
and girls. Therefore, he is supporter
of our school, and never sanctions strike
or demonstration. Goolsbys, Folks, Pear
sons, Creechcs, and Rileys control good
part of "roll call" in school. Twice the
humber would only make our school
stronger. They and all others are wei
come.
Rev.J.I. Ayres was present and re-
spondcd to the subject, THE essential
means applied in the moral and Chris
tian training of child" Mr.. Ayres, in
DAYS gone by, was teacher of merltorlous
reputation and now minister OF the
Gospel. Acquired training in these two
special fields enabled him to make his
speech practical and profitable. Mr.
Ayrcs is Just recovering from nervous
prostration. His coming to the opening
exercises was q physical eXertion. HIS
testimony, therefore, is highly appreciated.
Rev. G. Edwin Stokes was expected to
be present and to discuss the subject:
| THE true relation of teacher and patron
For a good number of years Mr.. Stokes
was a leading teacher of this State, and
like his brother, who leads the Baptist
| flock of this community, has thrown
around himself the mantle of greater
teacher and stands with honored fame
behind the sacred desk.
Dr. w. ID. Rice was present and was
allowed to select his own subject. he
made no mistake in doing so, as he made
clear the tendency of human nature to
discredit honest efforts by not allowing
in every individual, Fair play" He
begged that fair play be given the new
teachers His appeal will be needed.
DR.. Rice wears upon his head the white
locks of honorcd maturity. His personal
gifts have aided our school in years past.
He SAYS he is going to live as long as he
can. We hope it will be long. Your cor
respondent will never tire tipping his
hat to such Il venerable Ian lmark OF
human affairs.
Capt. ]. B. Guess, a young man, COM
paratiyelv, weighty in bulk as we'll as
thought, spoke logically, to the point, viz:
What part does discipline play in the
success of Il school and to what extent
must it be rcquircd:" He argued we'll
and thought mastery in this particular
meant success in school, He pledged his
sympathy and personal support to the
teachers. The Captain is citizen OF
good characteristics The teachers know
him to be man of longing desires. His
kind words of greeting to new teachers
youchsafcd his sincerity.
Senator S. G. Mayfcld, man of culture
attractive and pleasing in address, was
one of our audience Monday morning and
smoke beautifully of THE growth OF true
citizenship in boy" 1t has been two
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