Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-06-04
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Brilliant Commencement tx
ere;ses, Six Fair Graduates.
MRS. Lott and Mrs. Boat
wright Entertain.

OnC Q2y VI COumcuOeiuohE, VI onS
High School, the members of the
music class gave recital. The
ehoruses by 90 young ladies, charm
ed the audience and the solos and
duets were given appreciative ap-
plause. Miss Willis, who has had
charge of this department, has been
a painstaking teacher, and will
again be instructor.
The graduating exercises were
held on Tuesday evening. The dec
orations of the stage had been re-
arranged, and the class colors light
blue and pink, were artistically
used. Garlands were suspended to
form canopy and from the center
was huge basket of Dorothy Per-
kins roses. There were six young
lady graduates. Miss Lottie Bean,
saIutatory; Miss Isabel Bean, class
history; Miss Matte Jordan, class
will; Miss Mary Mobley, class
poem; Miss Eva Crouch, class
prophet and Miss Eulis Padgett,
valedictory. Following these splen-
did essays, DR.. Pell, of Converse
college, delivered an address before
the class, Rev. .Mr.BaileJ of Edgefeld
introducing the speaker. During the
year several medals and prizes were
offered in various grades for high
est averages and were won by the
following young ladies: 18th grade,
gold watch, offered by Mr.. J. D.
Edison, won by Miss Eulis Pad
gett; 10th grade 80 volumes of
standard works, offered by Mr.. S.
J. Watson, won by Miss Psuli'
Lewis; 9th grade, gold watch, offer
ed by the x. of p, Miss Kathleen
S;asr sssstl gsss med offered by
HIS. Toney, won by Miss Zilla
Smyer, srd grade, the Carl Monroe
prize, Bible, offered by Rev. P. E.
Monroe, won by Miss Lama Swear
ingen. Prof. Scott delivered the
prizes. The diplomas were presented
to the graduating class by Rev. P.
E. Monroe, chairman of board of
trustees, in most happy manner.
With remarks by Prof. Scott, the
exercises closed, DR.. w. S. Dorset
pronouncing the benediction. This
has been one of the most success
full years work in the history of the
school. 1t advanced during the ses-
sion to l7.s units over l6 8 of last
year. It now ranks first of the High
Schools in the state, which informa-
ton was received by the very large
audience with enthusiasm and ap-
plause. This efficiency is due to the
splendid abilities of Pro. w. F.
Scott. as superintendent, and the
fact that the school will again be
under his management is great
satisfaction to patrons and friends.
Misses Nina Ouzts and Orlena
Cartledge left on Wednesday, 2sth,
for Tennille, Ca, to be the guests
of Miss Mary Sallie Smith, and
enjoy the house party with which
she entertained her bridesmaids, her
marriage to Mr.. Wilnot QUITS, TAX
ing place on the evening of June
3rd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack A Lott enter
tanned on Friday evening with an
elegant course dinner, at o'clock,
and having with them a few of
their friends. This home is noted
for it's cordial hospitality, and un
bounded good cheer and the hours
on this occasion passed happily.
Present were Mr.. and Mrs. St. J.
Taylor Goodwin, Greenwood; Mr..
aid Mrs. o. D. Black, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. 7. Turner, DR.. and Mrs.
Dobey, Mrs. Annie 2. Lewis and
Misses Flora Kenny and Helen
Lewis.
Mrs. B. T. Boatwright was hos
tess for the Pi Tau club on We'd
nesday afternoon from 4:s0 to 6
o'clock, and invited to meet with
them were the members of the Pi
Alpha Sigma club. Mrs. Boat
wright greeted her guests in her
sweet and cordial manner, and ar
ranged 8 tables of progressive Rook
to beguile the time. Mrs. Francis
Williams received the highest score,
and Miss Orlena Cartledge was Civ
en- the consolation. Refreshments
of salad Course, with ices was
served, the hostess being assisted
by Mrs. Annie B. Harrison.
Mr.. James Edwards has returned
from Wake Forrest college, N. c.,
and after two weeks stay here with
his father, will spend the remainder