The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-01
Picnic at Pelahatchei.

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Mr.. Editor: On last Thursday the
good people of Pelahatchie and vioin-
ity had an old time barbecue. At an
early hour the crowd began to assem-
BILE, and as 1t had gone ont that II
was to be Candidates Day." by the
time the speaking commenced, there
must have been seven or eight hun
dred people present. The grounds,
just back OF the Methodist church.
had been nicely prepared, seats pro-
vided, ice water in abundance and
worlds Of barbecued meat. awaiting
the onslaught Of the assembled hun
dreds; in fact as was we'll said by the
master Of cermonies, Prof Rumble,
there was enough for the crowd, no
matter how hungry they might be. y
At 10 O'Clock the speaking was opened
by Hon. J s. Roberts, for the legis.
lature, who was followed by DR.. w.
W. Kersh, the only other legislative
candidate present. Then the worthy
president of the A. & M. College, the
Hon. Jack Hardy, was introduced by
Prof. Rumble. and spoke for two
hours in advocacy of his college and
for higher civilization. The crowd
listened to him intently, showing the
great interest that our people are
taking in educational matters. His
speech was we'll received, and greatly
applauded, at the conclusion of which
many went forward and shook hands
with him. President Hardy has
many admirers in this community.
Then came dinner and such a
spread, just such as would and did do
credit to Pelahatchie's hospitable
people. 1t goes without saying that
they not only know how to provide
for their friends, but are always
ready with the ''sauce" of hearty
welcome.
After dinner Messrs. Covington and
Myers. candidates for superintendent
OF education, addressed she audience
in advocacy of their respective claims
then Mr.. Bradley, candidate for rail
road commissioner, spoke; then Messrs.
East and McLaurin, candidates for
district attorney. followed; after
which Senator McLaurin, who stop.
ped over on his return from the
Patrons of Husbandry Meeting, ad.
dressed the audience on the important
question of an elective judiciary
clearly showing that the appointive
system, a relic of the Radical Days
ought to be relegated to the rear, and
that the people should elect thei,
judges, as they do other officers He
was much applauded at the close Of
his brief talk.
There were county candidates pres.
ent galore. and from the happy
smiles radiating their countenances
they were evidently pleased at their
reception; all looked like the coming
man." 'Tis pity all can't win out,
for Rankin county never had q better
nor more hopeful corps OF aspirants.
You will observe have avoided any
comment on the speeches of the candi-
dates; this I did from the fact that
they are all before the people, and II
is not my province to make inviduoua
comparisons. The people are their
judges and leave them there.
Before closing permit me to say
that never saw more polite, cour-
teous and quiet audience; attentive
throughout the speaking and appreci-
ative apparently. There was nothing
to disturb the harmony of the
occasion.
The base ball game was conducted
on high lines and all speak we'll Of
the general management. Pela-
hatchie, in wearing the honors, did it
in a way to cause the conquered no
qualms at their defeat.
All in all it was a gala day, and
Pelahatchie did herself proud. May
all that is good come to this hospital
people. Every body commends Mr..
Rumble for the efficient and courteous
way in which he as master of cere.
monies handled the situation.
A VISITOR.