The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-08-13
The Summer School Reception.

The citizens OF Manning, aided by a
number OF public-spirited ladies, ten
dered to the teachers attending the
summer school a reception last We'd
nesday evening at the residence OF MT.
and Mrs. c. r. Harvin.
Nine O'Clock was the hour set in the
invitation, and many an anxious look
went skyward as the thunders rolled
overhead and the lightning in all man
ner of shapes shot through the depress-
ed atmosphere. Sigh after sigh with
the hope that no rain would come, the
hour was approaching and the decora-
tions in the yard and on the house were
lighted up. The scene was beautiful:
over the door as you entered was
crescent-shaped transparency with the
word "Welcome blazing from 1t.
The entire front of the residence was
festooned with varied colored Japan
ese lanterns, and these same pretty
decorations were dangling among the
majestic oaks in the front yard. Under
the trees chairs and settees were ar
ranged for the tete-a-tetes. When the
lanterns were lighted and the windows
and doors thrown open the scene pre-
sented was brilliant one.
The crowds gathered, about 200 IN
number, but were not permitted long
to look upon the enhancing scene with
out: the young folks had their dlsap-
pointments in great big punches. The
thunder rolled nearer and more oml-
nous, and Notwithstanding the oft re-
peated wish for the lowering clouds to
roll by, there came up a most drench-
ing rain and ran everybody into the
house and destroyed the illuminations:
Within, there was mirth, music and
merriment. Professor Shoemaker with
violin, accompanied by Miss Tiecher
with piano, mingled the sweetest OF
music with the sounds of voices. Lit
tie girls fitted about serving cream,
sherbet and cake: young ladies and
gentlemen chatted, that is some OF
them; there were others IN corners Tor
getful of the presence OF others, and
Seemed to think the world was made up
for them alone. The married ladies
kept their eyes well directed on their
"hubbies," for there are few women
that will trust a husband among a drove
OF pretty teachers, they fear the poor
fellow, not being able to care for him
sell, might get hurt: that is the excuse
given to US when we wanted to know
why we were being watched and fol-
lowed. The married men looked in
upon the enlivening scene chewing
toothpicks and grinning, but they en-
ioyed themselves alright waiting to es-
cort the wife and little ones home.
As soon as the guests arrived the
writer, in behalf Of the citizens and the
hostess, extended greetings and intro
duced Hon. J. e. Lesesne, who made a
very neat and appropriate speech Of
welcome, after which there was gen
eral mingling of the guests, and all
went as happy as marriage bell.
Miss Virginia Galluchat favored the
company with several vocal selections,
and Mrs. Shoemaker charmed US with
one of her recitations.
1t was a very enjoyable occasion and
one which is highly appreciated by the
teachers. They feel honored by the
attention and courtesy shown them and
they shall always have soft spot IN
their hearts for the people of Manning.
The reception was grand success
and the ladies who managed the affair
deserve much praise.