The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-06-11
School Closing Exercises.

School Closing Exercises.
! The Manning graded school has fin.
ished another verv successful term, and
has turned out fourteen graduates pre-
pared to enter the best colleges. The
class is Misses Julia Bagsett, Clara
Baggett. Maedale Bsgnal, Alma Barri-
n-au. Annie Hirscbmann. Kimbrough
johnson, Mary Mcleod. Fannie Lou
SauIs, Elzabe,h Ridgeway, Lucy Will
SOD, Irua Weinberg, and Messrs. Leon
Burgess. Joseph Nimmer and Able
Strange. Miss Weinberg delivered the
salutatory and Miss Wilson the raledic-
tory.
The graduating exercises began on
THURSDAY evening with the annual ad-
dress delivered by Prof. S J. Derrick.
OF Newberry College, and those who
heard it speak OF his effort in the high
e,t praise. His subject was Character
Building" and he handled it in aD
able manner.
: On Friday evening the auditorium
was filed to its capacity. the friends
and relatives of the graduates gathered
to lend their encouragement TO the
youpg scholars and to be entertained
by them. The essays read were excep-
tional dne, and it would be a difficult
ta>k to uud.rtake T., sa. which one had
the best paper, suffice i, to say all did
well and proved to The audience that
tnev had given TO their respective sub
jects careful study and preparation.
The exercises were opened with au
invocation by Rev. G P. Watson. pas
tor of the Methodist church, followed
by the class song A quartette COM
posed OF Misses Alice Wilson. Annie
Hirschmaun, and Messrs. Leon ana
joseph Burgess, rendered with fiDe ef-
feet "Juapita "
The class prophecy was delivered by
Mss Irma Weinberg, who also deliver.
ed the salutatery. In both this young
lady did herself and the school credit
A mag uidcent paper was read BY Miss
Clara Baygett Her subject was The
Worlds Strength" 1t WAS fine pre-
pared essay, thorough research and an
appreciation of high ideals.
This as followed by the rendition OF
two solos by Miss Louise Brockinton.
lst The Time of Roses" from Reich
ardt. End. zone Spring Morning."
from Nevin. Both were beautifully
sung
Az essay by Miss Julia Bageett,
"The Beauty OF Nature" vas also
we'll prepared paper.
Mr.. Leon Burgess discussed the sub
iect OF Compulsory Education. This
Young man had subject which gave
room for statistical Information, and he
showed that he lost 90 time to get up
data to bolster up his views, however,
there were some statements tha. was
new to many in the audience. namely,
that all of the States in the Union but
six had compulsory education laws. He
handled the subject from his view point
veil.
A piano solo by Miss Edna Brockin-
too, entitled ''Rondeau Brilliant" from
Weber was to those who ran appreciate
musical ART. magnificent.
Subject. IAN Honest Man" splen-
did essay by Miss Annie Hirschmann
was we'll received by the audience.
"Woman's World" read by Miss
Kimbrough johnson, was another ex-
cellent prepared essay.
Miss Vallye Appel rendered two
solos. Ist. Love is Bubble" from
Allistou End. "I've Something Sweet
to Tell You" from De Knveu. Both OF
these selections received commenda-
tions.
A magnificent paper was read bv the
valedictorian, Miss Lucie Wilson. Sub
iect, *The Master Chord" This ESSAY
has been highly commended by many
since the school closed, and We have
been asked if the young lady would
consent to have it printed.
Miss Pauline Wilson rendered very
sweetly, "Sereuade, from Veronese.
Rev L. B. McCoro, pastor OF the
Presbyterian church, in we'll chosen
words, and with timely advice, deliver
ed the diplomas.
The Lnryea Medal wes awarded to
Miss Lucy Wilson. J. q. Lesesoe, Esq
delivering it in most appropriate
speech, in which he gave history OF
the award. why it was given. and by
whom. Mr.. Lesesne was personal
friend OF the young man whose memory
is honored nv the medal and when be
is called upon to present 1t he does 81
f-eiingly.
There had been much friendly rivalry
for this medal among the student body,
and It was announced br the superin-
t.ndeut that Miss Wilson and Miss
Weinberg were such close contestents.
there being only 9 fraction Of mark
between them, II was decided 10 give
Miss Weinberg special merit medal,
which was presented in we'll chosen
woros by Mr.. Lewis Wood, OF Sumter.
After the exercises were concluded
the graduates were showered with mag
nificent and costly flowers and other to-
kens of regard. The stage presented
a veritable flower garden.
Sunday morning DR.. E. o Watson
preached the annual sermon in the au-
ditorium, and although be was unwell
his sermon was eloquent and strong He
pointed out the way for the graduates
to conduct themselves, and all the way
through his sermon there WAS whole
some advice.
We desire to say that the Manning
graded school is among the best in the
State. and its graduates have no diff
Guilty in entering the Sta'e colleges up
on examination. Therefore the people
of this community are justly proud OF
the institution and hope the trustees
will have no trouble 10 securing fac
ulty to aid Superintendent Riser, whom
we are told has been reelected for the
coming term.