The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-02
SCHOOL IS OUT.
the MOST Interesting EXESCISES
have Been HELD.
Enough Glory; Beauty and Manly Valo'
to Make Happy Hearts Of All.

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OF the Tenth Grade. =
The exercises began with an instrumental
duet, Out Vivi by GAM, we'll rendered by
Miss Alice Jones and Miss Mary Link.
1.-THE Little Quaker Sinner" was the first
recitation rendered by Miss Dora Dick, who
looked like a little Quaker miss as she de-
livered her recitation, so we'll did she portray
the part.
1.-THE Bride of the Greek Isle" was recited
by Miss Alice Jones in a most pleasing style
and was listened to with undivided atten-
ton.
Miss Ruth Crowther recited a piece en-
titled, "The One-legged Goose." The piece
was patterned after the one-legged goose OF
the Decameron aud was numerous through
out.
THE Maiden Martyr was recited by Miss
Catherine Klugh. The story ia a pretty one
and It was well said by Miss Klugh. She
struck the sympathetic chord which Is strong
est Of all in It's vibrations.
Miss Ada Mcmillan next rendered an IL
str umental solo from Wollenhaupt, Miss Ada
Mcmillan is one Of the best artists In the city
when 1t comes TO the plano key board and
her playing was enjoyed by all throughout
the WnOle commencement.
"a Tribute 10 Woman" was the subject OF
a decla mation by Frank Harrison. The
piece suited the speaker we'll and was deliv-
cred In q polished and attractive style.
"America-Her Glory and her Shame" was
the subject Of 9 defamation by r. +. Cox, Jr
The piece was delivered with a vim that be.
speaks the born orator. /
South Carolina" was the subject OF q
defamation by Sam Adams. The piece was
one calculated 10 inspire patriotism and was
much enjoyed by the audience.
Leroy Miller took for his subject The VOL
lington OF the West Indes." He, Ia his deliv-
cry, showed care and drill in preparation.
He Is q good speaker. His speech dealt with
the patriotism OF Antonio Maceo.
Henry w. Grady's message to New Eng
land" was detained by Alex Dick. AS all
other speeches by this inimitable orator, this
is full Of feeling and fire and was said In
much OF the spirit Of the author by the
speaker.
Tannhaueser. by Wagner, was played by
Miss Alice Jones and Miss Mary Link. Like
Miss Mcmillan these young ladies are splen-
did pianists. Their playing was highly COM
plimented.
"How the Fiddle Sung" was recited by
Miss Valeria Crowther. The piece was an
exposition on the effect Of h violin in the
hands OF a master, and the effects were we'll
pictured to the audience. In the recitation.
Miss Mary Smith took for her subject 'The
Sweet Girl Graduate"-a monologue. Mono
logues are difficult TO recite but Miss Smith
was "at home" will her subject. She
handled 1t with the air OF a conolsier.
Miss Ada Mcmillan recited Independence
Bell" and while the subject was old the SEN
timent is ever new. Something we like to
hear. Miss Mcmillan did her part well. She
comes naturally by her forensic power. Her
mother before her is q star OF the first magnl.
tude.
The last recitation OF the evening was made
by Miss Sara Calvert. Her subject was Toe
Goa, the beautiful, but however beautiful her
subject 1t could not approximate the striking
beauty OF the reciter. The recitation was as
beautifully said as 1t was beautifully written.
The exercises closed by an instrumental
solo by Miss Ada Mcmillan and by q song by
the class.
SECOND NIGHT.
Thursday night the exercises opened by
prayer by DR.. wilkins.
The salutatory was offered by Miss Lillian
K~illinssworth. who received second honors.
The S~alutatory was followed by an instru.
mental duet rendered by Prof. Huguelet and
Miss Mcmillan.
The speaker of the evening was Rev. Rhett|
Turnipseed, Of Columbia. He spoke on the
subject OF education n brought a message |
worth hearing. His talk fully upheld his
reputation as q splendid orator.
After music by Miss Mcmillan and Prof
Huguelet the Honor rolls we're read.
The roll consisted Of pupils who we're not
tardy during the whole year; OF those who
were not absent q single day during the en-
tire year; of those who were neither tardy nor
absent during the year; Of those who made
an average OF 80 to s5 on Rotations during |
the year and Of those who made an average
OF 95 TO 100 during the year. The list will be
printed next week.
After the reading OF the Honor Roll. DR..
Harrison, Chairman of the Board OF Trustees,
delivered to the graduating class their GER
tihcates. The Chairman gave the GLASS some
wholesome advice In the course OF his talk
He also touched on the s.bJect OF the new
High School, which is a live subject just now
Following music came the Valedictory by
Miss Catherine Klugh. To Miss Klugh went
the best honors Of the school In taking first
honors from such a splendid class. Miss
Klugh has made herself a subject for sincere
congratulations.
Up until this time the graduating class
have held their exercises in rooms entirely
to the comfort Of the entertainer
and the enter tained, but he exercises this
wear were held in the Grand Opera House
ample econ modations are to be
found. Howbeit the house was full both
The Class Of 1909 have been the recipients O!
congratulatory expressions from the public
without numbers. AS usual, flowers were In
evidence in greatest profusion.
One of the most interesting parts OF the ex-
ercises was the awarding Of medals. AS has
been mentioned, DR.. Speed offered a gold
medal for the best recitation and Mr.. Smith
offered a gold medal for the best defamation.
Much Interest conferred In this contest. The
decisl on of the judges was not rendered on
Wednesday night but was deferred until
night. The medals were present
ed by ]. II. Moore, ESQ.,, of the Abbeville
Bar. The Speed medal went to Miss Mary
Smith and the Smith M dal was awarded
Mr.. Alex Dick. MIR. Moore made a pleasing
talk In representing there awards of merit.
Honorable mention was made OF r. E. Cox
In connection with the award for best decla-
nation.
A Thrilling Rescue.