The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-05-25
HEROD HAPPENINGS
PITHILY Photographed
CONCERT AND GRADUATING Elk
ERCISES. PLEASANT SOCIAL.
AFFAIRS. PERSONALS.

schools Tbs children were wei
trained and all did their parts splen
didly. Colley Hardy received the
prize, a five dollar gold piece. The
entire affairs both nights, decorative
and all other schemes, reflected much
credit upon the teachers. Very large
audiences were in attendance on ootf
occasions. The teachers return
thanks to all who assisted them il
any way, especially to Rev. ketchun
for his splendid address.
Program of Graduating Exercises.
Glass song, Gathering Flowers il
May
Invocation, Rev. Ketchum.
Piano solo, Sounds of Spring
= time" (WenzeD Mary Cocker.
Essay, Launched; Where Shall
We Anchor''-Fannie Lu Jones.
Grafton, Importance of Decision,
Raymond Everette.
Piano solo, SIN a Mountain Cot, "
(Heins) Melinda Harris.
Grafton, "The Value of an Educa-
tion,"-James Corbin.
Essay, "The Door to Success is
Labeled Push"-Ruth Cowan.
Piano duet-Mary Cocker and Me-
linda Harris.
Speaker introduced by Mr.. Cowan.
Literary address-Rev. Ketchum.
Piano solo-Bertha Brim.
Presentation of diplomas-Mr.
Cowan.
Prize given for general excellence,
DR.. Collum.
Benediction.
Primary and Elementary Exercises.
Sing by school. Recitation Dick
ory Dickory Dock. Startling Revela-
tions. Piano solo Three Bears. In
dian dance. | see you. Longfellow
Medley. The goat boy; Piano solo,
Ring Drill. Mother Gooses rhyme.
Vineyard. That Old Sweetheart of
Mine. Pumpkin Hollow school. Good
bye.
A delightful spend-the-day party
was enjoyed recently at the hospi
table home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. L.
Smith The H. C. l.. was not in evil
dence at the sumptuous dinner pre-
pared for sixteen. In the afternoon
the girls furnished a treat in home
made ground pea candy. At late
hour the guests returned thanks for
an all day happy party.
The picnic on Friday at Cordray
was one of the best yet. Nearly all
of Herod and Herod community were
present. The dinner was spread on
the ground, as there was no table
large enough to hold all the good
things to eat. Old H. C. l.. was GUST
ed for the day. Everyone enjoyed
the occasion to the utmost
On Wednesday evening there was
a delightful entertainment given at
the Jones home for the graduating
class and few friends. Music and
progressive games were enjoyed. In
the contest Miss Sherman and Mr..
Claunce Jones received the prize.
Cake and cream were served
Miss Sherman leaves this week for
her home near Lumpkin. Her many
friends here regret that she will not
accept for next term. She has been
a successful and popular teacher
Every one is pleased at the re-elec-
ton of Mrs. McLendon and Mrs. Dug
gan.
On Wednesday evening Miss Ber-
tina Brim entertained for her guest,
Miss Bertha Fred Douglas. Music,
games and proms were enjoyed. De-
licious refreshments were served.
Miss Marie Kelly entertained at
dinner party Saturday Complementary
to her guest, Miss Ruby Knighton. 1t
was pullet party and most enjoy
able affair Il
Mrs. ]. T Coker entertained at
dinner this week with Miss Sherman
as honoree. Several others were in
vited also. 1t was a delightful occa-
sion,
Mesdames Bartlett and Norton of
Dawson were here last week in the
interest of the w. C. 7. U. They
gained a number of new members
Miss Florine Cocker, who has been
a successful teacher at Yeomans, is
at home with her sister, Mrs. j. L.
Hass, for vacation.
There were six new members for
the B. Y. P. u. Sunday evening. We
now have "A members. 1t is almost
an Al union.
We all regret that little Marjory
LANG fell from an automobile and
sprained her arm. Hope it will soon
be better.
The ice cream festival last week
was decided success and was en-
joyed by all the large crowd present.
Mr.. and Mrs Collum, Mrs. Rawls
and Miss Langly of Putnam have Wis
tied DIR. and Mrs, Elm Collum.
Mrs. C. M. Harris, c. M, Jr.,
Misses Sherman, Harris and McLain
have visited friends in PARROT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall, Mrs. J. Ran
dali and Mr.. Jeff Davis of Chicka-
sawhatchee, have visited here.
Mr.. Knighton and Miss Knighton OF
Benevolence were pleasant weekend
guests of Miss Marie Kelly.
This is cleanup" week for every
one here, so the Herod Woman's