Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-12
AT HICKORY GROVE.
Closing Exercises of the High School
Other Notes.
uorrespondenca of the YorkYille knoulrer.

Correspondence OF the Yorkyille Enquirer.
Hickory Grove, May 1.-THE Hick-
ory Grove High school closed last Fri
day with a basket picnic. In the fore
noon addresses were made by Mr.. j.
A. Summersett Of Columbia, and DR..
w. w. Daniel, president Of Columbia
Female college. Mr.. Summersett drew
a fine picture of the rural school OF
thirty years ago, we'll interspersed with
hum0r, which was much enjoyed by
everybody. DR.. w. w. Daniel then
followed with a mastery address, we
might almost say sermon. on prepa-
ration for the duties of life. To say
that the address was edifying Is putting
it rather mildly. Such message from
so prominent an educator should make
a lasting impression on his hearers,
and bear fruit in the coming years, In
the upbuilding of the rural schools,
and increase interest in higher educa-
tion. The keynote of his address might
be summed up in the following lines,
which he specially stressed: THE in
terest that we take in education is the
measure Of the interest we have In hu-
manity."
At the conclusion of DR.. Daniels ad-
dress, sumptuous dinner was served
on the grounds, where ice cream and
other refreshments were also served by
the ladies. who despite the chilling
breeze, were quite successful in dis
posing of these refreshments in the
interest Of the school,.
In the afternoon an address was made
by Rev. S. D. Bailey from the subject
Our Country, its Needs and Require
ments." The subject was handled in
very able manner, and made quite an
impression on those present.
Following this came Mr.. ]. A. Tate
W IL fol oil
educational lines, which was enjoyed.
Next came Mr.. c. c. Hughes who
gave his views on the subject Of good
roads.
Prof. D. M Ellen then in a few, well
chosen remarks, gave his hearers food
for thought along educational lines.
He stressed the point that the people
should awaken on the subject Of edu-
cation and push a vigorous campaign
along this line.
The school has been seriously him
dered by a severe epidemic Of measles,
but with it all, the session just closed.
under the efficient management OF
Prof. D. M. Ellen, with the assistance
of Miss Agnes Wylie, has been one OF
the most harmonious and successful
in several years.
Mention should be made Of the eX-
cellent music rendered by string
bdnd composed Oh young Hlen VI Tic
town and community, which was In
terspersed between the addresses and
also at the concert in the evening.
Rev. J. L. Oates. who has been alb
sent for several days, assisting in a
meeting at Sardis, n. c., returned
home yesterday evening.
Prof and Mrs. W. T. Slaughter left
Yesterday on a visit to their daughter,
Mrs Cade at Bordeaux, s. G.
Mr. Mason Wilkerson. who has been
assistant teacher in the Oakway school
at Westminster, S. c., is at home for
the summer.
DR.. James Hunter Of Kings Noun
tain, n. c., came down yesterday to
visit friends here.
Mr. ]. n. McDill visited his sister,
Miss Jane McDnl at Chester last week.
Miss Sallie V. Allison. who has been
quite sick for several days, is able to
be out again.
Mrs. ]. H. Wylie has been quite sick
for the past two days.
Mr.. Adolphus Mooney has been crit
ically i'll for several days. He Is past
80 years Of age, and has been very fee
BILE for some time.
Mr. Wylie Wells Is building neat
cottage on his lot near the depot.