The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-06-01

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all of them won distinction, we deem
it but proper to make especial mell-
ton of Miss Tisdale. not that her ad-
dress was any better than the others,
but her delivery was with such natural
ease and dignity, that had she been ac-
customed to the platform she could not
have conducted herself with more dig
nlhed grace and womanly modesty
On these occasions the address IS, OF
course, the thing, and all eyes were
upon Hon. Walter Hazard that hand
some gentleman who occupied the po-
sltion of honor upon the stage. Hon.
John S. Wilson who had been invited to
Introduce the orator, did so, ia very
lneat, complimentary speech, making
reference to his having frequently
heard Hon. Walter Hazard in other
forums and promised the audience en-
tertainment they will appreciate.
Mr.. Hazard came forward and before
entering upon his address. ne
made his acknowledgements to the
graduating class for the honcr
conferred upon him in selecting him
as the orator for this occasion. He
made complimentary references to this
town, and the educational awakening
among its citizens, his qualification ii
seeing such school, and such an au-
dience, manifestation OF interest
which was inspiring, that spoke much
for the future welfare Of this communl.
ty. He alluded to this county as being
the mother of five governors. and
which had furnished men who had at
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lines.
The address occupied about fifty five
minutes in its delivery. and the audi
ence did not tire, it was prepared to
| hear more. Mr. Hazard has a magull-
cent presence, a melodious voice, and
an easy, graceful delivery. 1t is our
custom to give our readers synopsis OF
an addres for such an occasion: to at
tempt synopsis OF it would not give an
adequate idea of what the gifted ora
tor said: it was an admirable concep-
tion of thought, of grand, lofty, and In
spiringly noble ideals, it bears the I'M
print of high moral force of charac-
ter, and It is masterpiece Of literature
an intellectual gem, which should
not be put aside as tale already
toId,' but should be made permanent,
that it might be preserved and havel its
merited place in the archives OF re-
fined literature, there to be handed
down, for its elevating and educational
value. This being our opinion OF MIR.
Hazards address, to undertake a syn
opsis would not be just to him, hence we
have decided to print it in its entirety.
We cannot however do so this week on
account of our mechanical force being
short, but in next weeks issue it will
appear, and we know those who had
the good fortune to hear this magnlt-
cent oration will be pleased to read 1t
at their leisure, and those who did not
hear him will doubly appreciate its
publication.
Mr.. Hazard also delivered the diplo-
mas and certificates to the graduates IN
well-chosen language. Before the dl-
plomas were delivered Professor Boyd
made the statement that two of the
graduates, Miss Edna Brockinton, on
account of illness, did not finish in Lat
in, and Miss Matte Appelt did not take
the full course in mathematics, but on
all of their studies these ladies were
up with the best, and would be given
certificates instead of diplomas.
The judges to award the prize for
essay writing were Hon. J. II. LesesDe,
T. NJ. AIouzon and W. J. Muldrow.
MIR. Lesesne as spokesman for the com
mittee made very happy speech. In
referring to the arduous task that had
been assigned them, he went on for
some time holding things in suspense
by his illusions TO the various essays.
He made special mention of the paper
written by Miss Matte Applet, His
toric Places in Clarendon County," and
suggested its publication as he regard
ed it of value to the people at large-lt
contained historical data worth pre-
serving. Another paper receiving high
commentator from Mr.. Lesesne was
"An Old Plantation Echo" by Miss
Alethea Davis, in which he discovered
signs of a coming novelist. He also
pleasantly referred to s'What will She
Do With IT," BY Miss Edna Brockinton.
and finally announced the writer OF
"The Pleasures of Memory" Miss Lu-
cile Iseman. as the winner OF the class
prize, which was a beautifully bound
volume of poems.
Rev. J. 0. Cough presented with ap-
propriate remarks prize to Miss Ruth
Touchberry from her teacher, Mr.. E.
J. Browne, for studies and department,
having made an average of 9S.
Chairman Of the Board of Trustees
Major Abe Levi made a report OF the
schools condition by saying that $500
was now in the treasury; that the scho-
lastic wear was verv satisfactory:
the teachers had so faithfully carried
out their obligations that they have
been reelected. This information was
greeted with applause. He also said the
growth of the school demanded more
teachers and more room, and the trus-
tees have determined to elect one ad-
ditional teacher, and may elect two.
This ne said is necessary, as with the
present force, the teachers are over
worked and they cannot do justice to
themselves nor to the children. He
also stated that the town authorizes
have agreed to erect another building
upon the grounds: this will be used for
the lower grades downstairs, and for
library purposes upstairs.
A very affecting episode took place
after the diplomas were delivered.
Professor Boyd made an address to the
class, in which he commended them for
their meritorious conduct, their mani
testation of affection for him and his
solicitude for their future welfare. He
gave them timely advice, and turning
to the audience with tears sparkling in
his eyes, made grateful acknowledg-
,nent for the many courtesies that had
been shown him He also announced
that during the summer the library
would be open for the use of the chill
drep.
The graduates were the recipients
OF many floral offerings and other trlb-
utes of love from relatives and friends:
After the benediction was pronounced
by Rev. A. n. Brunson, recep-
tion was rendered the pu | c,
which was highly enjoyed. The
graduates received the sincere well
wishes of their friends and, everybody
that could endeavored to shake the
hand of Mr.. Hazard, so marked was the