The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-21
FRANCIS MARION
LITERARY SOCIETY
ORGANIZED By PUPILS OF union
GRADED SCHOOL, RECENT
DEBATE.

DLUhlL.
After several months preparatory
training and drill in parliamentary
practice by the teachers, the pupils
of Union Graded school have organ
lied a literary society. The regular
membership is composed of pupils
of the fifth and higher grades.
Previous to the organization a COLI
mittee appointed from the higher
grades, under the direction of the
teachers, drew up constitution and
bylaws, by which the society is gov
erned. This constitution was subse-
quently adopted by popular vote.
5hus the pupil feels that he is gov
erned by laws and regulations,
which he himself had part in max
ing-the principle of self-govern.
ment which we Americans are proud
of, and with which the pupil should
early become familiar.
Francis Marion, having fought
for aud saved this section of our
State during the war with England,
redeeming it from the yoke of Brit
lsh bondage by most devoted service
and loving sacrifice, no character
was deemed more worthy of honor
and reverence from his native soil,
no life more fitted for example Of
noble patriotism, no deeds more de-
serving commemoration than those
of the hero of our own loved section
who fought in cur midst long years
ago. Indeed, less than two miles
distant from the school building lies
the Black Mingo battle ground
where Marion won a hard fought
victory, II spot which should be
marked 10y permanent monument.
Thus Francis Marion became the
name of our literary society. We
feel honored that We are permitted
to bear the name of one so noble.
We cannot add to his glory, his re-
cord is made-we can help bear
aloft and keep alive that name pree-
ninent that it may never even sp-
proach oblivion among the traditions
of our community.
The society meets every Friday
afternoon filling that part of school
work usually designated as "Friday
evening speaking. However, the
worth and work of the society are
Ear greater aud deeper. Its benefits
are incompatible to the ordinary
"speaking". Literary society work
gives the pupil invaluable training
in many ways. Through it he be
comes able to "thlnk on his feet, j,
is enabled to face all audience and
tell his thoughts without losing the
power of speech; he is given training
in principles of popular government;
he receives valuable experience in
parliamentary practice; through it
are bestowed graceful address and a
power of self-confdence,
Our society is proving eminently
successful. Every pupil is taking
deep interest in every phase of the
work. A varied programme is given
at every meeting, consisting of read
ings, recitations, music, essays and
debate. The constitution and by
laws govern the entire proceedings.
Officers are elected every two months.
Those who have the honor of being
the first offers of the society are:
President, Ferney Hemingway.
Vice President, J. 9. Marshall.
Secretary, Iva Eaddy.
First Censor, Daisie Brockinton.
Second Censor, Daisie Munnerlyn.
Treasurer, Carey Rollins.
The teachers act as critics.
A programme committee prepares
the programme, varying the duties
of the members alternately.
At a recent meeting the query.
"Resolved: That our common rural
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