Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-25

colleges, scores upon scoreSpIyQung
people from all parts Of thecounty
have likewise been blessed,
The S. G. c. l. has just eomplet-
ed its eleventh year in. Eagefeld,
which has been probably the most
successful in its history. The com
mencement exercises this year have
also been Of a very high order The
first public exercise was the gradual
ing recital of Miss Madge urner
which was referred to at length in
our lastissue. Having completedsthe
prescribed course in the Yosal8det4
partment, which is very ably taught
by Mrs. John R. Tompkihss iss
Turner received her diploma a the
conclusion of the program Friday
evening. the 18th.
Art Levees e
Thursday.afternoon anfnter
number of visitors were
'ance on the art Ieyee. There were
many beautiful drawings and paint
ings on the walls, and a handsome
array of hand painted china done
by Miss Eliza Minis. To this gifted
instructor in the art department. is
due great credit for the development
of the artistic taste in many young
people of Edgefeld and other places
throughout our state. The following
students in this department exhibit
ed beautiful specimens of their
work. Miss Matte Carmichael, Nata-
lie Padgett, Nell Jones, Lila Fuller,
Harold Norris, June Rainsford,
Ruth Mays, Emily Adams, JAMIE
Minick and Matte Minis.
Annual Concert.
Each returning year has had bet
ter things in store for those who at
tend the annual concert of the South
Carolina Co-Educational Institute.
This year the selections were I'M
usually fine, and the performance on
the four pianos brilliant. The par
Elephants in the concert were stu
dents of Miss Louise Couch, and
each one gave additional testimony
to her distinguished ability as an
instructor both on the piano and
violin.
The only piano solo given was
Mendlessohn's Rondo Capriccio by
Miss Frances Burgess. This was a
difficult selection, and played with
out notes.
Irwin Padget has already become
a cornetist of distinction. His cornet
solo, with compartment by Prof.
p. p. Blalock received more ap-
plause than any other number. His
extreme youth made his gifts more
conspicuous, and the enthusiasm of
the audience showed their appre-
citation.
The trio of violinists, Misses LII
lie May and Thelma Bailey and
Rosalie Parker, made pleasant va
riety in the program. The concert
was a great success.
The Military Contests.
From the time the students reach
the campus early' in October until
they depart for their homes the lat
ter part of May they are under the
most rigid military discipline. Some
institutions allow their boys to go
and come at will, meet their classes
or remain away, but no such lax.
ness exists at the S. G. G. /. The
strict regulations not only keep the
boys from being corrupted by out
side influences but the perfect sys
TEN and order that prevail have
much to do with the formation Of
the habits and character of a boy
The regular military duties, compa
ny drills, guard duty, etc., aside
from their training value are of in
estimable value as a factor in tn,
physical development of a youns
man. Frequently boys enter the in
stitution who are stopped ant
awkward but within a few month
they are erect and graceful.