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THE COMMENCEMENT.
Interesting Exercises Of The Gradu-
atIng Class of The Abbeville
Graded School

Interesting Exercises Of The Gradu-
atIng Class of The Abbeville
Graded School.
The closing exercises of the Graded School
were held in the court house last Thursday
night. AS ts usual on such occasions the
house was packed 10 Its utmost capacity.
The exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. E. b. Kennedy, after which the Superiu'
tendent, Mr.. l.. w. Dick. introduced the
graduates. The essays, speeches. and reel
tations Of the graduates were delightfully."-
entertaining.
Miss Jessie Speed, in the capacity OF Salu'
titorian welcomed the audience In hel
charming manner and paved the way for the
speakers to follow.
Mr.. James Hemphill read an essay on
Hypnotism and 1t was evident that this
youug.gentleman had delved deep into this
occult mysticism which will dObtless some
day develop into science.
The History of the Class, which just covers
decade, was read by Miss Eva Baker WHO
proved herself most charming historian.
Mr.. Hal klnard was happy in the selection
of his subject for defamation, which was
South Carolina" and he delivered IL well.
THE Old South" was set forth and most
agreeably pictured by Miss Mary Roche In a
we'll written essay. The comparison OF the
old South with the new showed that Miss
Roche is well acquainted with ante-bellum
conditions.
In plain, simple and Unaffected manner,
which Is yet so forceful and entertaining
Miss Benie Watson recIted the Legend oi
Bregenz." Her recitation received the best
attention.
Miss Lois Wilson read we'll prepared
essay on Compulsory Education, subjecl
which is claiming the attention OF educators
= all over the country. Miss Wilson held thai
Compulsory Education would be step for
ward In opr educational work.
The subject Of Mr.. Laland Stevens Decla-
nation was one which has been the key note
to all American Institutions and policies
since the old bell In the town hall at Phila'
delphia rang out and re-echoed until Its
reverberaions penetrated the utmost
borders OF our country-"Liberty.'
: :, "Naughty Zell" was the subject OF Miss
Louise Browns recitation, and in her de-
livery and Interpretation of the piece, Miss
Brown showed remarkable power OF imper
g sonation. The piece was very entertaining.
Mr.. .Bonar White read on "Some Ameri
cans who have Recently Passed Away" II
his essay Mr.. White'sketched, in few linee
the lives Of some of the more prominent
Americans who have passed away in the last
three years from the spheres OF Literature
politics, and military affairs.
Miss Julia Pennal read the Class VIII
wherein occurred sundry "Quips and cranks
and wanton wiles" which were echoed from
the audience by mods and becks and
+, wreathed smiles."
Mr.. w. D. Wilkinson was next introduced
!, by the Superintendent and spoke on "Tht
News From Lexington" thrilling piece and
well declaimed.
"The Greatness OF Little Things" was Miss
(. Mary Carwile's subject and while the subjec'
. IL an old one the essay was entirely new and
fresh. free from all threadbare platitudes and
2 sparkled with originality.
The fact that "poeta nascitur non fiji" often
causes some solicitation on the part OF b
class in the selection OF suitable class poet
but In the case OF this class there Was ne
Z solicitation, no hesitation whatever. They
;. had the poet and each member OF the class
knew 1t. The honor fell TO MIR. Got'lot
/ Neuffer.
Miss Sara Norwood, when introduced
broke forth in the spirit OF prophecy, aud. In
+ words that rocked with occultism and mys
ticism, lifted the veil OF the future of each o.
her GLASS mates, and all seemed pleased with
q the fates foretold.
II. Mr. w. B. Perrin exhibited splendid ora
torical effort IN the delivery OF his speech
!, "The Con federate Soldier" Mr.. Perrin knaN
his audience and selected a subject according
ly. No subject comes nearer the hearts OF a.
true southerners than does this one. Ii Is s
part o.! US.
To the regret Of all, Miss Lizzie Cinkscalet
was unable TO attend the commencement Oh
i account of serious illness. 1t IL said tina
Miss Clin kscales is one of the best imperson'
ators In the class. and the audience doubtless
missed treat In her absence, as her name
was on the program for humorous recita
tion.
= At this juncture the superintendent intro
duced Hon. IF. B. Gary, who has been serving
as the faithful and efficient secretary of tht
Board since the beginning Of the Graded
= School. MIR. Gary, after complimentiDg th'
grade on its thorough work and giving lev
z words OF advice and encouragement, HANDED
each member q certificate OF his WORK. NJ
one In the oity OF Abbeville has been NOR
closely identified with the educational ad
yancement OF its people than has Mr.. Gary
and th city and State has no truer friend.
After the presentation Of certificates, Mis-
Mary Perrin in a most happy manner severet
, the tie that has bound the class for ten lonl
years, recalling happy Iemembrances OF tn
past and bidding them Gods speed for tn
future and an affectionate adieu.
The music for the occasion was furnished b!
: Miss Helen Miller pianist, and Mr.. Luthe
/, Ellie, cornet accompaniment. These youni
people are prominent factors Of the A. r.
) choir.
The music was splendid and enjoyed by all
After the last piece bedediction was pro
nounced by Rev. P. B. Wells, and the com
mencement was over.
The pople OF the city may justly feel prout
Of their schools. The past year has been {
most successful one in every respect and tn
work done reflects credit on the faculty ant
the large number of pupils on the rolls.
Letter 10 Capt. JnO. f. Brownlee.