Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-06-05

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the class by DR.. Snyder, was heard
with keen attention by the appre-
ciative audience, the keynote of his
discourse being cooperation. The
distinction Of the graduating class
had been such that the state high
school diplomas were awarded them
as well as the school diplomas. Prof.
w. II. Hand, of Columbia, was
present, and in presenting the state
diplomas, spoke very complimentary
of the school and the graduates. Of
the $50 high school graduates in the
state, I of these were of this school.
Rev. P. E. Monroe, president of
board of trustees delivered the
school diplomas.
Four prizes were given for the
highest average. The Sth grade
prize was volume of books from
Mr.. Spann Toney, and was won by
Miss Bessie Bean, and presented by
Mr.. w. w. Fuller, county superin-
tendent of education.
The 9th grade prize was watch,
given by the X. of P. and was won
by Miss Gertrude Yonce, presented
to her by DR.. w. S. Dorset.
The 10th grade pr;"e, a vol
ume of books, given oy Mrs. Octa-
via Rushtor, was presented to Mas
ter Newton Dorset by Mr.. S. j..
Watson.
The 18th grade prize, volume
of books, was presented to Miss An
toinette Denny by Rev. E. G. Bal
ley, of Edgefeld. The flowers sent
up to the graduates were literally
piled about them.
On Monday evening of last
week the commencement exer-
ciess Of the high school were
continued, and the recital of the
music class was had. Miss Mary
Pickens Gwyn, is the instructor,
and the manner in which the cleo
tions were rendered showed the
painstaking teacher she had been.
The stage had been decorated for
the evening with many blooming
plants and ferns, and from the CEN
ter was suspended q large basket of
flowers, with garlands of blossoms
extending to the four corners. A
chorus, Awake with the lark:
was the first number on the pro-
gram, and a number of duets and
solos were enjoyed. Worthy of
mention was the selection, Polka
Brilliante," by Master Fred Pa, ker.
He is quite a musician, and was en-
cored. The chorus, Goodnight,
goodnight beloved" concluded the
exercises.
Miss Ruth Shaw was the charm
ing hostess for party of friends
on Thursday evening Of last week,
the occasion being complimentary
10 Misses Jennie Walsh and Emma
ss;tansell, visitors. The cool, moonss
lit porch attracted the couples and
they enjoyed the hours of social
converse and music. a pleasant de-
vice for partners was arranged, and
all partook of the tempting refresh
msnts served.
DR.. w. S. Dorset, who has &C
cepted the call to the first Baptist
church, Washington, Ca, will enter
upon his duties August lst.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lott, with
their two beautiful listle girls,
Elizabeth and Ellie Allen, visited
at the home of Mr.. J. a. Lott on
Sunday.
Misses Pet LaGrone and Orlena
Cartledge have gone to Spartan
burg to enjoy the commencement
exercises of Converse college.
Miss Julia Trezevant, of Fort
Motto, is the guest of Miss Dorothy
Williams.
At a recent meeting of the Y. P.
3. the officers for the year elected
were, president, Miss Mary Lucia
Mobley; vice-president, Miss Elber-
ia Bland; corresponding secretary,
Miss Elise Mobley; treasurer, Miss
Pauline Lewis; recording secretary.
Frank Kenny; organist, Miss Bette
Beckham.
The young ladies from the collie
ges and schools returned during the
past week, Misses Ella Smith, En-.
mie Wright and Flora Kenny,
graduates of Columbia college; Ell