The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
Report of COlOred County Com.
mcnccment and Field Day.

exercises Of the first class of the
sumter County colored schools to
complete prescribed three-years
lcourse. Prayer by Rev. T.. w. Dix. a
| splendid, practical address by DR.. r..
s. Wilkinson, president of State
College, Orangeburg, S. c., good talks
by Rev. Benbow, Rev. Pendergrass
and others. Rev. j. Mckenzie Har-
rison and Rev. F. w. Anthony raised
the collection, which was for the bene-
ut OF the Y. M. c. A. of Camp Jack
son. A splendid program of reci-
tatlons and papers on practical sub
Iects with music from Morris College
and Stone Hill, interspersed with sew
eral we'll rendered solos by teachers
and pupils, addresses from teachers
presentation of prizes by DR.. j. j.
Starks, and Mrs. Emma Andrews in
a very beftting manner. After the
benediction was announced by the
pastor of the church, Rev. I. w. Will
hams, most enjoyable evening was
ended. The prize for the highest lit
erary mark was awarded to Evola
Cantey Of Privateer school, District
NO. 3, Miss Elizabeth Brogden, prin-
cipal. This school had one other
pupil to finish the course, and de-
serves especial mention for the best
industrial work in all grades and the
best primary work in the county.
The highest mark for industrial
work was won by Carrie Glisson of
Monaghan school, District 8, of which
Mrs Anna Harrison is teacher. This
school had a most creditable exhibit
in all the grades, and a splendid ex-
hibit in canned goods. The prizes
for good speaking were awarded to
Maudine Gregg, District No. 2, Con-
gruity school, teacher. Miss Cornelia
Manoney. Congruity won the dis
tinction Of having the best collection
of graded work, all we'll done. The
garments were clean and beautifully
made. Ethel James of Pine Hill
school, District No. 1, Mrs. Grace
kellingsworth. teacher, won the
prize for good speaking 4,
| Wolf Bay, Mrs. Annie Sanders,
teacher, had the largest collection of
graded work. One prize was award
ed for the same.
Friday, March 29th-The line OF
march began at Shiloh Baptist church
with two or three thousand children
in the line. The city schools were in
vited, but were not present. The pa
rade, directed by Mr.. Alonza Spears,
principal Stone Hill school, and Mr.
Joshua Neal, principal Of Dwyer
school, was all that could be desired
orderly, and we'll planned. The good
behavior of the county children at
the Court House square was COM
mented upon most favorably by some
Of the best white citizens, who were
present. The difference between the
trained and unframed was very evil
dent. The addresses were delivered
by DIR. j. II. Haynsworth, our most
worthy superintendent, and the elo-
quence mixed with practically in the
we'll chosen remarks of DR.. r. s.
Truesdale. pastor of Trinity NJ. E
church, not only sustained his repu-
| tation as an exceptional orator, but
showed how well he knew how to
adapt himself to his audience, which
is valuable gift. Hon. r. b. Belser
a most splendid representative of the
Council of Defense, gave valuable in
formation, practical advice and show
ed his deep interest in us in a manner
not soon to be forgtten.
Mr.. r. w. Westberry, in his charac-
teristic way, gave thanks and drove
the nails so as to fasten all that had
been said and he vouched for oul
patriotism and loyalty, plead for the
best consideration and assistance thai
SOoiO nc SlNcn QS NY tllOSe III power
in u most charming manner. For al
these blessings we turn our hearts
full of thanks to our Master in whom
we live and have our being, trusting
Him for guidance, and praying that
He will enable us all to keep self out
and get our neighbors in our minds
then will come that freedom of mind
soul and body for which we are daily
striving.
Below we give the schools not men.
toned above who won distinction:
Dwyer. the best kindergarten work
Beulah, No. =, best manual train
Bloom Hill, largest collection O
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