Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-29

had often heard OF this wonder OF
the wolld,' we never knew before
that there was anything funny
about it, but that aspect of the sub
iect was brought to light by the
captivating Irish wit of O'Flynn.
And the blue back speller. What
a subject for toast! Even this relic
of antiquity which has not lost it's
value nor its reputation, and which
is still one of the seven wonders Of
the world" was most aptly discussed
by Mr.. L. Wigfall Cheatham, Jason,
sometimes called JOSH Billings.
THE Hanging Gardens of Ba-
byloy"!! and whoever thought of
there being anything amusing about
this great wonder of the world, but
in the hands of one Of the scholars
of the Deestrick Skule, this became
one Of the most amusing features
of the program, as you will see if
you read all that was said about it
in another column of this paper.
The opera house pianny" was the
toast of Mr.. P. B. Mayson, and he
was able to give a climax to his
wonder that no one else could offer,
and that was Two of his violin Sc
lections with accompaniment by
Mrs. May IN, our own beloved
Charity May ydowef As they finish
ed the music, they resumed their
seats, and another toast was made
to The pyramids of Egypt" by
Mr.. w. Is. Cogburn who said some
very amusing things about these
wonders of the worlo, and made
everybody laugh aud feel good, and
after all, that fis one of the main
things we learnt" in the Deestricli
Skule, and one of the best lessons
we all ought to learn in the big
''skule" of life. Among other things
he said that the pyramids were
sinkin' and some Cay they will
come straight through If they
should it would be a great thing,
because we wouldn't have to go to
Egypt anymore to see them.
Should Skule acquaintance be
forgot. Now the wonder Of the
world about this would be the for
getting. Mr.. Simkins Esaid we could
not and we all said we would not,
and then we sangs" Aud Lang Syne"
and in oar hearts pledged eternal
loyalty to all our skule.
The guests then repaired aeros
the hall where they were seated. Be-
fore partakine of the refreshments
Mr.. J. L.. Minis who had spoken
very kindly words to the DeestricA
Skule as a committeeman a few
nights before, greeted the skule in
a different capacity and assured the
guests of their hearty welcome in
behalf Of the "skule girls.
Here began iuller explanation
of the Seven wonders of the
world" which hadbeen so amusingly
lined out for us at the the Deestrick
Skule by Capt. Z. H. Folk, alias
Ebenezer Langhorne. The toast
master was our teacher dear" Capt.
N. G. Evans.
The first wonder was the largest
bouquet of flowers in che world,
which were brought in and set up
on the table by Miss Marie Abney
who very graciously said that on a
previous occasion she had present
ed the teacher with bouquet, but
at this time she would give to each
child one of its own. At this .Iemi-
my Touchstone (AIrs. Feltham)
arose and from cards tied with
green ribbons which she said was
appropriate as our skule color, read
original and very complimentary
verses to each one present and she
did it so willingly that we forgot
and forgave that she said our color
was green" skule mates in the
Deestrick Sknle. We are so sorry
vacation has come, but next year
we must have another and a larger
Deestrick SkuIe, and never change
teachers.
When the teacher had told every
body else to plomulgate, and they
had all finished, he was called upon
to do the same thing himself, and
although did not talk long, one lit
tie girl said that what he remarked
was the best of all.
Thankful Walpole,
What tells tales out of Skule.
Ebenezer Langhorne's Toast.
Mr.. Skule master and brothers