The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-06-11
WEST END SCHOOL.
Excellent Work Being Done-Closing
Exercises Held in Willowbrook
Park.

End school were held at WiIlowbrook
park on Tuesday evening. June S.
This is an ideal place for such an
entertainment. With its cool breezes.
the murmuring Of the gently flowing
brook, its ample pavilion illumed by
the many lights Of varied colors, and
the bright faces Of the children in
gala attire, Willowbrook park pre-
sented an enchanted scene on Tues
; day evening.
The following program was pleas
antly presented. The young ladies
and the one young boy who gave the
piano music are not all, at presnt pu-
pills Of the school, but are music pu-
pills of one Of the teachers:
! Prayer.
Chorus, ''Away to the Woods. -
School.
Piano Solo, "Memories Of the
Dance Miss Geneva Thornton.
Recitation, "Welcome. Miss Ell
sic kyzer.
Recitation, "That Little Bird. -.
Master David Thornton.
Recitation, "Grumbling Jim. -
Miss Marie Evans.
Piano Solo, Polka.-Miss Lessie
Mae Bouknight.
Recitation, Drill and Song.-First
Grade.
Piano Solo, March-Miss Olive
Koon.
Recitation, "Love Lightens La
Dor. Miss Lizzie Koon.
Chorus, "Village Bells. ''-School.
Recitation, "Granny.''- Miss Ce-
leste Taylor.
Recitation, "Kitty's Lesson. -
Master Arnold Davis.
Piano Solo, "Song Of the Nightin-
gale. master James Kinard.
Pantomine, "Lesd Kindly Light. -
Primary Girls.
Recitation, "The Two Seekers. -
Miss Elsie Gillian
Recitation, "The Fire King
Master Willie Thornton.
Song, "Jolly Boys Boys of
School.
Recitation, "Klee-Deep in June.''
Master Arthur Kyzer.
Piano Solo, "Sweet Phyllis,' Cav
otte-Miss Lizzie Koon.
Recitation, "Francois Huber. -
"a true story. Miss Lizzie Adams.
Recitation, "If You Please. -
Master George Ward.
Vocal Duet, "Swing Song. Miss
es Helen Anderson and Sarah CLANCY.
Piano Duet, "Beauties Of Para
dise,' Schottiske.- Misses Ethel and
Lena Koon.
Address, Rev. H. Il. Sweets.
Piano Solo, (a) Golden Rain, (b),
Dance of the Midgets.-Miss Geneva
Thornton.
Rose Drill-Girls of intermediate
Grades.
Chorus, "Vacation. .'-School.
. Benediction.
The audience was given rare treat
in the address made by Rev. Il. H.
Sweets, Of Louisville, Ky. After con-
graduating the people Of West End
on. having an excellent school, good
churches, and this beautiful park, he
gave a most helpful and delightful
address which was thoroughly enjoy
ed by all. He urged the young peo-
pie to take advantage of all the splen-
did opportunities. given them, insist
ing that the parents guide: their child
rem in the paths Of right living, max
ing it the hardest thing to do wrong
and the easiest to do right.
His story of the writing of the
hymn, Trust and Obey, was very ef-
fective and will long be remembered
by those who heard it: The school
was fortunate in having Mr.. Sweets
present. :
The prayer was made by Rev. MIR.
McGill. Mr.. Sweets was introduced
by President Wright in most hap
py manner.
The program was announced by
Rev. Mr.. Kelley and the benedlctlon
pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Shealy.
The accompaniment were played
bv Miss Geneva Thornton.
It is not the desire Of those who
have the school in charge to encourage
work and faithful attendance because
of a promised reward in the form OF
a prize. But Of the total enrolment
155. an average attendance OF llo,
there were four pupils who were pres
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