Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-05-19

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BETHESDA HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES
What was probably the largest au-
dience the school ever had gathered at
Bethesda school house at o'clock last
Friday evening on account Of the clos
ing exercises Of the school. The build
ing was inadequate to seat the audi
ence. and many stood on the outside OF
the windows, and in the doorways as
WELL
The new school building which con-
tains two large rooms besides commo-
dious cloak room and porch, was
thrown into one big room, which was
prettily decorated with flowers, honey
suckle and other sweet smelling and
pretty shrubs. The large stage was
we'll filled with pupils who took part
in the evenings entertainment.
Messrs. Luther and Frank Branch and
Miss Juanita Fickling rendered sweet
music during the entertainment, a
number of popular selections greatly
adding to the pleasure Of the occasion
Shortly after o'clock the stage cur
tain rose, and the entire school Joined
in a Vacation Song" A recitation by
Miss Marie Aycock was well taken by
the audience, as was the musical num-
Der, Jolly Jingles," by Miss Corrinne
Bookout.
Next on the programme was a reci-
tation, Multiplication Troubles" fol-
lowed by pantomime entitled, MY
Faith Looks UP to Thee When the
curtain rose five pretty girls, Misses
Marie and Ola Aycock, Maggie Cave
ny, Lessie Hutchinson and Carrie By
ers, all dressed in long filmy white were
standing on the stage with bowed
stage was lighted with brilliant re6
fire effect, presenting a scene OF beau
ty literally applauded by the audience
A song, Star of the East" was an
nounced as the next number. Misses
Addie Caveny, Adalize Campbell. Eva
Jackson, Florence and Eva Howell, to-
gether with the five young ladies who
appeared in the pantomime preceding
sang the beautiful song in low, sweet
voices to organ accompaniment. FOL
lowing a recitation, "Old Ironsides,' by
Miss Jessie Howell, the stage was Sc,
for a short comedy entitled, THE Trair
to Mauro." There were three pupils OF
the school in the role. Miss Addie Cav
eny as Madame Buttermilk," sam
Thomas played John Buttermilk,' anc
Miss Adalize Campbell took the par
of Mr.. Klugh, station agent" Mrs
Buttermilk and her son John, wantec
to take the train to Mauro, and upor
reaching the depot asked the agen
what time the train to Mauro was due
The agent getting the name "Mauro'
mixed with morrow" got into deer
water with the travellers. and the col
loouy that passed between the three
proved very entertaining to the atten'
tive audience.
A song and drill by several Of the
smaller pupils lead to the climax or the
evenings programme, which was 6
play, "The Sewing Circle" Miss Marie
Aycock taking the part Of mine
hostess" entertained the sewing circle
whose membership included Misses
Jessie Howell, Carrie Byers, Lessie
Hutchinson, and Ola Aycock. Misses
Maggie Caveny and Florence Hover
took the part of negro servants in tho
employ of the hostess However every
thing seemed to go wrong. the servants
burned the nice refreshments the hos
tess intended serving, and upon max
ing this discovery the guests soor
made hasty excuses and departed. the
savings, antics and general makeup o.
the two servants were very comlcal
and according to many Of the specta'
tors, the most amusing part OF the
comedy.
Following the closing son, GOOD
Bye." the audience adjourned to the
lawn s. -ounding the building where
delicious ice cream, cake and other re
freshments were served, and 1t was
nearly midnight before the last OF the
crowd had left the scene OF such 9
pleasant evening.
Bethesda school in District No. 20
has been running eight months. The
school was presided over by Misses
Juanita Tickling and Ruby Strother
Miss Strother contracted pneumonia
some weeks ago and had to give up hel
work, but her place has been ably fille6
by Miss Euphenia Robinson.
The names Of 63 pupils have been or
the role during the year, and genera
attendance has been good. William
Huey bears the distinction OF being the
most regular attendant. David Book.
out has second place in this respect
and Johnnie Rector third.
Bethesda has new school building
of which the community Is justly
proud. 1t is beautiful structure. wei
ventilated and built according to the
most modern plan. The pupils are quite
proud of it, evidenced by the fact tha'
it is kept Scr, pulously clean and neat.
This school was well represented a,
the recen: county school rally in York
Vile, securing eight points at the meet
Miss Maggie Caveny winning first II
the South Carolina map drawing con-
test, open to seventh grade pupils
Miss Eva Howell Of this school drew
the second best map of York county
and George Wallace Of Bethesda wor
second place in the written spelling
contest at the educational rally.
Taking everything into consider
alton, Bethesda has had one OF the
most successful years in its history
and the trustees, Messrs. r. c. Caveny
]. L. Aycock and Adger Huey. as wei
as patrons and friends are highly
pleased with Bethesda High schoofs
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