The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-05-30
THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
LAST THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
Interesting Program-Prof. Hand s Ad-
dress-Certificates Presented to
Graduating Class.

DTOuSllC IIlSlIi LII ClooCA CooSh "AehA
the institution and it's instructors.
That they appreciated the exercises
was shown by the immense crowd
present both evenings. The large
auditorium was packed and jammes,
many had to stand or sit in the win
dows, while numbers could not get in
side. Our people have begun to ap-
preciate our city school, and we
look for more sympathy and cooper
alton for the teachers, henceforth,
which is well indeed.
THURSDAY EVENING
The exercises were opened with
music by Miss Louise Sheridan. 1.-The
Dawn Of the Century," and prayer
by Rev. Peter Stokes, pastor OF the
Methodist church.
A song, America Forever" by
the pupils of the first, second, third
and fourth grades, showed the ex.
cellent training of the little ones, and
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Recitations, "A Soldier Of the Le-
gion," by Linwood Lightesey, and
"The Court House in the Sky" by
Earl Steadman, preceded Good
Night Drill" by a number of little
girls, pupils of the first grade. Array
ed in night gowns and caps, each
carrying a doll and a lighted candle,
the picture presented was a most
charming one, and as the tots march
ed and sang, the entire audience
pronounced them "the cutest ever.
Recitatations, Defense of Sonth
Carolina" by Frank Adams, and
Legion of the Banjo" by Hugo
Sheridan, came next, then Parasol
Drill by the pupils Of the second
grade.
Marion Cooner recited 'sThe Burial
of Moses" and ''Emments Vindi-
cation" was the selection delived by
J. D. Hayden.
The pupils of the third and fourth
grades gave a very pretty hoop drill,
and in this and the others, the pupils
showed the careful training given
them.
Loyd Hightower then recited "An
Appeal to Arms" and David Hill,
Liberty and Union"
Then came ''Roll Call of the Ma
ton" interspersed with marches
and songs, introducing "Uncle Sam"
and columbia. This number was
heartily enjoyed and provoked much
laughter.
| Recitations by Pinckney Bellinger
and Frank Kinsey closed the exer-
cises of the evening, their subjects
being ''Old and the New South, " and
''The New South" !"
AS a whole we think the teachers
and, pupils are to be congratulated
for only short time had been devot-
ed to preparation for these exercises,
and the good behavior of the chill
dren was especially noticeable.
FRIDAY EVENING.
This was devoted to the exercises
of the graduating class and the ad-
dress Of Prof Hand. Miss Louise
Sheridan played march, "Sere-
nade," after which prayer was offer.
ed by Rev. A. J. Foster, pastor OF
the Baptist church.
After music by Miss Roberta john
son, the graduating class read their
essays, as follows:
Everyday Heroism," Miss Bessie
Armstrong. -,
sThe Modern American WOmOn,
Miss Louise Fielder.
Education of our Southern Wo-
men," Miss Belle Cooner.
"The South of Tomorrow" Miss
Ethel Black. 49,.
"The Will of the Glass;" Miss Alma
Black. :,
Speech, "Be a Man-Live Man,
Karl Kirsch.
Henry Stokes, who was to have
delivered a speech, 'The South and
its Opportunities" was excused from
speaking.
Then Principal Sheridan introduced
the speaker of the evening. Prof. w.
|H. Hand, of South Carolina Uni
versity, who delivereda a mostsensible
and practical address. He made a
strong plea for better schools, better
buildings, better teachers, and better
salaries. He came with a message,
one which is bound to bring results,
because of the truthful conditions
portrayed and practicabiity Of his
ideas. Every patron of the school
shouldhave heard him.
After music by Misses Florie Black
and Louise Sheridan, the principal
presented certificates to the seven
members of the graduating class:
Misses Bessie Armstrong, Louise
Fielder, Belle Cooner, Ethel Black,
Alma Black, Messrs. Karl Kirsch and
Henry Stokes.
Jno. R. Bellinger, Esq, then pre-
sented the medal offered by Mrs. }.
A. Murdaugh in the fourth: and fifth
grades for the best average in reci-
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