The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-26
STATEBURG RESOLUTIONS
Citizens of That Section Place Their
Sentiments OH Record.

| The following preamble and reso-
lutions are published at the request of
Co. John j. Dargan, principal of the
Gen. Sumter Memorial Academy:
| The following resolutions were
unanimously and enthusiastically pass
ed on the 22d day Of August:
| Whereas this is the first joint meet
ing Of the management of the Gen.
Sumter Memorial Academy and the
Stateburg Improvement League, since
the 14th day of August, the anriver-
sary Of the birth Of Gen. Sumter, on
which day in this year G9OS), there
took place at the Academy, the in
auguratiOn of the Demonstration
Farm in connection with the school,
which marks an epoch in the educa-
uonal and agricultural advancement
of this community; therefore be it
resolved:
1st. That we regard the day as
one Of the most memorable in the
life Of this immunity, famous as it
Is on the pages Of history.
! I'd. That we are under profound
obligations to the worId-renowned sci
enlist and orator, DR.. Seaman A.
Knapp. Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture and the author
Of the system Of Demonstration Farm
wofk, as method Of elightening the
farmers Of America and advancing
tfrsr prosperity and happiness, for
his great consideration in coming I'm
person to our communSty to inaugu-
rate this work here. That his pres
ence alone on that day would have
made the occasion one never to be
forgotten, but this added to his mas
| terfull address, full of instruction and
inspiration, has given our people
new hold on life and deeuened and
strengthened purpose to live i'm
| manner more worthy Of our high! call
ing as rural Americans and we shall
see to- it tfsat out contributions. to the
welfare of the American people. is
better bestowed than it has ever been
In the pzsb.
Sd. That our thanks are alto due
to Hon: Il. ,. Watson, Commissioner
of Agriculture and Commerce for, the
State Of Souk1t Carolina, who hssrrted
back from q. far distant point in: the
United States to preside overr our
meeting that day and did so preside
as to add very materially to the good
offices Of thu day and deepen the
good Impressions made by the speak,
ers. His 'latteE. In expression Of con~
gratulationss fon what the meeting, az
complished~ shxiI ever be held as. al
most vaflabFa possession OF the
League ann5 OF the sehool.
4th. That we wsre very ereaxky
sratifed that tine. dfatin guished Pres
ident Of thee University of South Car.
olina should have responded 30 coSn
daily to our ihpitattSu to make ore
OF our speakez1' on tfiis great occasion.
as his nance fss g. very proud addition
to the list Of, illhstrtnus visitors audi]
orators of that day. We thank him.
too, for thss assurance he gave that
he would watch, with intense in>
terest, our furtiier ksbors and extend,
all help in HIT power TO- our progress.
5th. That the. second visit OF Prof.
Hand to thass community is very high-
ly appreciated and sliat the establish
ment Of ourrhigh, school which he has
effected. has given him a high and
firm place in, the affections Of our
people.
9Th. TlSxts the. visit of Prof. 1t.
Baker. President Vt the State Teacs1-
ers' Association, Prof. ward,aw and
Prof. Colcock, OF the faculty of the
University of South Carolina. g.we
US inexps,essible- pleasure and a feel
ing Of grateful admiration for their
noble EFFORT to advance the SCHOOL
and ths- community along the lines
we are striving to move and we feel
especially hOnored that So many naem-
bers sflve) of the Faculty of the
University Of South Carolina should
have been with US that day.
7tn That We are under many OBJ
legations for assistance rendensd bv
ladies and gentlemen beyond our
neishborhoC6 borders for their pres
enee with us and for theic liberal
a0ntribufion to the entertainment of
oar distinguished speakers.
Sth. THAT we were happy: to have
had In our gathering so many good
people trom the town oa Camden
who In many ways are mauifesting AN
interest in the progress of this corn-