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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Hannah Pickett Mill.
(Contributed)

Mr.. Ed Kelly visited relatives
at Hannah Picket Sunday.
Mr.. S. E. Kelly and Mr.. Hob
son, from Raeford, spent Sunday
with the family of A. J. Kelly at
Hannah-Pickett.
Walter Patterson, from Green
vile, S. c., is visiting his family
at Hannah-Pickett. Walter leaves
tonight Monday to resume his
studies in the Bible Institute at
Greenville.
Mr.. John Patterson and family
visited relatives at Hannah-Pick-
EFT Sunday.
Mrs. J. w. Smith and Misses
Sue Clark and Sallie McCaskill
visited at Cordova Sunday after
noon.
A few Hannah Pickett folks
visited the County Home late
Sunday afternoon. M. X.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Wilmington Auto Show.

Wilmington, N. Call is in
readiness for the Wilmington
Automobile Show and Industrial
Exhibit to be held in the city
Auditorium here Easter. week
and committees having charge
Of the big event for the Will
mington Chamber of Commerce
are enthusiastic over the pros
poets for the most successful
show and one that will inaugu-
rate a yearly classic for Eastern
North Carolina.
The display of automobiles
will be a brilliant one while the
exhibit of industrial devices will
be both interesting and instruc-
tive, The entertainment fea-
lures will be headed by the ia
nous Royal Scotch Highlanders
Band.
A quarter-page announcement
of this big auto show appears
elsewhere in this issue of the
rost- Dispatch.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
poor POSITION.

Alfred A. Knoff. the Russian author
ity. said IN his New York Office:
''It's no use being pessimistic about
Russia. Russia has simply got to 80
through these throes of hers in order
to become sane and healthy. They're
the throes Of seasickness, and to turn
away from them with pessimistic hor.
ror and disgust Is to be as unreason-
able as the little schoolboy.
"A little schoolboy refused to play
during the recess. He sat with a dis
contented look on hard rock.
..Why> aren't you playing. HaroldT
said another little boy.
"'Huhl Catch me pIayin'r he re.
piled. If I played the time would 80
too fast"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
9BEv A cAMoFLEUR.


A good story Is told BY the dean Of
Carlisle. 1t concerns clergyman
who. taking occasional duty for a
friend in one Of the moorland churches
Ina remote corner Of Cumberland. was
cne day greatly scandalized on ohserv.
Ing the old verger. who had been col
lrcting the offertory. quietly abstract
a half-crown before presenting the
pate at the altar rails.
After the services he called the old
nlan into the vestry and told him,
with emotion, that his crime had been
discovered.
The vergerV looked puzzled. Then
sudden light dawned on him.
"Why, sir, you don't mean that
ould half-crown Of minel Why. I've
lei of with he this last fifteen year."
pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Roberdel Notes.
(Contributed)

Owing to the inclement wealth
er the Methodist Sunday school,
was called off Sunday.
There is no influenza in this
section at present.
Mr.. w. w. Gibson, who has
been very i'll for several weeks,
is greatly improved.
Mr.. AT.l Green has re
sumed disposition again in tex.
tile work, after being ill with in.
huenza.
The teachers meeting was well
attended by teachers of Roberdel
school.
Miss Villa McKag spent the
weekend at the home of Mr.. c,
| w. Gibson.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. A. Mcneil
toured to Charlotte to see her
sister who is undergoing an op'
Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Watson, Of
Hoffman, visited Misses Fanny
and Flora Terry last Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Hutchinson return
ed home from Chapel Hill Satur
day night.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01

PUSH ROCKINGHAM FOR.
WARD.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
DEMOCRACY. WFEIlEIy

War Secretary Baker said at .
luncheon In Washington:
Ours will be the most democratic
army In the world. for ours Is the
most democratic country.
"A millionaire. as he climbed into
his limousine, snarled at a newsboy:
emo, l don't want any paperl Get
OUT
"'Well, keep yer shirt on. boss the
newsboy answered. The only differ
ence between you and me Is that
you're maxim your second million,
while I'm still workin' on my Hrst.' -
Washington Post.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
SOCIAL
(Contributed)

The Rebecca LeGrand Missionary
Society met with Miss Jamie Cole
on Tuesday night, March 23rd. The
society was delighted to have Misses
Addie Webb, Laura Page Steele and
Esther Hope from Peace Institute
with them and the meeting resulted
in quite an interesting one. 1t was
presided over by the president, Miss
Berta West; was opened by two
songs, and sentence prayer begun
by Miss Laura Page Steele and
closed by Miss Addie Webb. Miss
Jamie Cole read a very interesting
letter from Miss Sallie Lou McKin-
non; and Miss Dell Gibson, paper
on the life of David After discus
: sion of business of the society the
meeting closed to meet in April
with Miss Ophelia Ormond The
hostess, assisted by Miss Lizzie Cole,
served sandwiches and coffee.
Miss Bernice Turner, who has
been quite sick for some days, was
able to resume her school work
Wednesday, to the delight of her
little pupils.
Mrs. John L. Armstead and little
daughter, Caroline McCrory Arm
stsead, have gone to Atlanta to visit
relatives and friends for sometime.
Mrs. Armstead's grandmother, who
is so pleasantly remembered here,
has been quite sick in Newman, Ga.
and Mrs. Armstead has gone there
ostensibly to see her grandmother.
Mrs. ]. P. Leak entertained on
Tuesday at beautifully appointed
luncheon, complimenting the house
guests of Mrs. w. C. Leak: Mes
danes Claude Ashton Jones and
Hugh May, of Charlestown, West
Va. Besides the honoree guests of
Mrs. Leak were Mrs. Murrey San
duskey, Mrs. John L. Everett, and
Mrs. w. c. Leak.
Mr.. John Scales and sister, Miss
Octavia motored to Greensboro Sat
urday and spent the week end with
relatives and friends, returning
Monday.
Mrs. Bette F. Long is visiting rel
atives and friends in Lilesville; she
will return home the latter part o.
the week.
Mr.. Henry Farley is home for thu
Easter Holidays, from Woodbury.
Forest School. He will return L
resume his school work next Mon
& day,
Mrs. w. c. Leak expects to hav'
as her visitors soon, Mrs. Webb anC
Miss Webb, Of Durham, and Mis-
Susie Shipp.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
I What Wac Wrono.

Weman Engineer-There's some
thing wrong with this engine.
Foreman Of Car Shops--Impossible.
1t was all right when it left the shop
this, morning.
Woman Engineer We'll there Is. !
haven't caught a COW with the cow
catcher yet. Maybe the thing Isn't
baited properly.--Judge.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Breaking the News.

"Father, was writing done on tablets
of stone In the old days?"
"Yes, my son." replied the dutiful
parent"
"Geew unused the boy. "Then 1t
must have taken a crowbar to break
the news"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
pneludIees In History.

"Your name will 60 down in his
tory"
"well." replied Senator Sorghum, II
hope the historian that writes about
me will be a member Of my own po-
litical party"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Ample proof.

"What makes you think the man In
the moon is single" asked the chap
In the ticket window. who was pleas
antly carrying on a conversation with
a friend while the line waited.
"Why. no married man could stay
away all night for years and years az
he does" replied the other fellow.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Confidently.

Homer-My fiancee plays the piano
Q little bit. y
Haney-That's much better than not
at all.
Homer-Her friends seem to think
that not at3all would be much better.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
To impress the Judge.

"You say she has engaged dra-
matte instructor. Does she intend to
go upon the stage?"
"Oh, no. She has sued her husband
for divorce and is preparing for her
appearance in court."-Boston Tran
script.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01

Miss Prittikid (patronizingly)-Oh,
yes, Nora, was once engaged for
week at the seashore.
Nora-Why, so wuz OF, mum, In one
Of them souvenir shell places; and
begorry, OF quit before me wake was
ND"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Before and After.

1.-THE woman pays, you know" re-
marked the chronic quoter.
"Pays nothin'," snorted the sarcastic
cuss. TITS the man who pays. Be
fore marriage he pays her attention.
Afterward he pays her bills"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
SIiuht Skepticlsn1

George Washington couldn't tell q
lie;" exclaimed the man who believes
the cherry tree story.
"Yes," replied the suspicious per-
son. "Either that or he was too proud
to bluff when he knew he was caught
with the goods"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Charitable 70 sk,nnInt.

"Old Skinfiint is a terrible tightwad,
isn't he" asked our mutual friend
Smith.
"Yes, l suppose you would call him
that" returned Smith. "but you got
to give him credit for keeping his
money at home and making 1t mind Its
own business"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
They Swear II Hapnenad.

Little Jimmie-Say, pa, do those
pages in the legislature have to take
an oath Of Office?
Jimmie's Pa-No. my son: why do
you ask?
Little Jlmmie--Well. one Of 'em did ;
you ought to heard him when he
stubbed his toe the other day.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Eree From conmsrcIallsrn.

"you insist that art Is free from
COT imercialism."
Il do" replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. ut is well known that Hamlet
is the longest part known to the classic
drama. Yet my actor would be will
ing to play it without charging over
till. ."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Just In Time.

81 heard the cook tell her admirer
to 60 away as she was busy making
bread"
"Did he go?"
"No; said she ought to be glad he
was so ready to come to her in her
hour of knead."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
hi,AandIeaps.

"Tll never be rich.".
'What's the matter nOwf
"Tm too conscientious to prohteer
in war times and in peace time I'm
too willing to 60 into debt to buy
things / can't afford"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Zine Idea.

Grubber--I understand he was dis.
satisfied with his lot in life.
Hubber-Yes, but he mortgaged II
and bought an automobile and now en-
joys himself.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
How Can He7

Doctor--My man, you should re-
main quiet. You have fighting
chance.
Pat-Thin, bedad, sorr, let me up
at vance. Sure a man can't do amy
foightin' lynn fiat on his back.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Music and Pictures.

els she fond of music and picturesl Z"
asked the friend.
II should say So" replied the ador.
ing young man. "She doesn't think
any movie theater is complete without
an orchestra"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
DrawInq the Line.

$50 you are a burglar" said the
prison visitor.
"Yes'm. like other peoples prop
erty, but haven't the heart to be an
anarchist an get 1t by rough work."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Nviuils.

"I understand your husband is keep
inc late hours again"
He certainly Is" replied the woman
with the positive voice. II have given
John Instructions to keep the house
warm If he has to sit up with the fur
mace till three o'clock in the morning."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Addresslno the Multitude.

"Every cloud has its silver lining"
remarked the chronic quOter.
"Sure, thing" answered the chap
with the cloven hoof (beg pardon
breath), II once knew a man who de-
veloped into a great public speaker
by his wife's relatives visiting him fire.
quently."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
A Stern Victor.

"When Frank proposed to Irene ne
offered her his name and three-Quar-
tiers Of his weekly salary"
ibid she accept him?"
"No. She insisted on nothing less
than an unconditional surrender
Life.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
The New Standard.

Friend Haven't you sold your new
book?
Novelist-No, The editor says 1t
hasn't got enough action to make a
photoplay.--Film Fun.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
How II Happened.

"Poor Cholly is so empty-headed I
wonder what is the matter with him."
"Oh, he was raised on bottle"
sThat doesn't explain it."
"Yes. 1t does; by mistake they gave
him a vacuum bottle"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Wise LAWYER.

"Why did you buy that old dOormat
when your Office furniture is brand
new?"
~ think a worn doormat outside 10
q good advertisement for lawyer"
Judge.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Titles Mills Roll.

Pupils ON the Honor Roll for
the sixth month Of the Lit
ties Mills school are:
list grade Lillian Deaton,
Grace Deaton, Thelma Deaton.
End grade Rufus Deaton,
Lula Male Harris.
9Th grade Theodore Ballard.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
raklna Precautions.

The Salesperson-Yes, we can fix up
white flag for you. But what's the
idea? u~t
Henry N. Peck-Tll be late getting
home tonight and want to be sure
my wife doesn't open fire on me.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
. A Wealth Of Aumor.

"Did you read where a saloonkeep'
err in New York, attacked by hold.
up man. beat him with a bag Of sill.
verTt
''That was a rich joke on the hold
up man."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
lie Nature.

1.-THE Youngweds have an astro-
nomical opinion Of their wonderful
baby"
what kind of an opinion Is thatr
''They think the world revolves
around the son."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
How He Remembered Him.

"Did your rich uncle remember you
in his willY'
"Not personally. But he endowed
a home for the INDECENT. I fancy he
expected me to collect my share that
way"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01

Bronson-My son is so stupid don't
know what to do with him.
Woodson-Send him to college.
Bronson-But he refuses to study
he is so thick-headed.
Woodson--All the better for foot.
ball.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Comprehension.

did not understand some things
A great man said to me.
And sad suspicion softly sings.
my friend, no more did he!"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
His Eeat.

"The steeplejack did very contra
dictory thing in putting the weAther
signA on the church steeple."
How soT
"He was successful in a vane at
tempt" !
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
She KnNM.

Husband--What a racket The kid
must be pounding the piano keys with
an ax.
Wife-Well, IL he were quiet he
would be doing something much worse
you may be sure of that"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Wifey-You used to- think there wal
nobody just like me.
Hubby-Now I'm sure Of 1t.
Different Kinds.

Ambition sometimes has been known
To start poor mortals wrong;
The one ambition that they own
II lust to loaf along.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
About the same Thing.

Hewitt Were you eyer under =
clShc3 ss. ~.
\ 9ewetE Wen I've walked WITH ny
esylfe when she had her BIZ bat y.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
.iltNi,,
Suspense.

I read the daily paper through s;a
For items from foreign Shore.
I guess what folks are goin' to do,
An then next day I guess some mort
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
"a Testimonial to Our Pastor"

"A Testimonial to Our Pastor"
We, a committee from the
official boards of the Mt. Pisgah
A. M. E. Zion Church in Rock
ingham, desire to express our
appreciation to our pastor, Rev.
T., T. Taylor, in a testimonial
way, for his good work and wise
leadership, in leading us out OF
the wilderness of discourage
ments to the very acceptable
place where we now worship.
This testimonial effort is to
help to prepare him for and to
| bear his additional expenses
through the General Conference
of the A. M. E. Zion Church,
which convenes in Knoxville,
Tenn, May 9Th and 26th, 1920.
Any friend or sympathizer de-
| string to help-in this worthy eff
fort may do so by seeing DR.. F.
ID. Quick, secretary, and Mr..
Dewey P. Leak, treasurer, who
are receivers Of all donations.
Expressing our appreciation
in advance, we are,
Yours gratefully,
j. H. Fletcher, Pink Jackson,
| C. r. Deberry, Prof. J. H
Floyd, Geo. Ericsson, Dewey,
P. Leak, DR.. F. D. Quick,
Can1nittaa
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Wonderful Ability.

Hell can trace my ancestry hack
through nine generations.
She-What else can you dof
Then he blinked and looked at her
as IL he wondered how far he. had
dropped.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Tee hee.

"Say, you know troupe Of these
trained fieas amt bad stunt" said
the facetious Teller.
"Whadya mean, amt a bad stuntr
asked his friend, the stage carpenter.
"Why, look how handy they are
making these long Jumps"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Fancy.

We are made of dust, they tell us.
And maybe that Is why
"A girl oft causes trouble
When she gets in fellows eye.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
How AnnoyInal

Bob--What a nuisance that chap Isl
Jack--Ch, fiercel After you've
touched him for money 1--WE or ten
times he begins asking you to repay It.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01
Advice.

Get UP and try again, young man,
Don't sit around and sigh;
I'd rather be a failure than
The chap who didn't try. ~
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01

Squilbob-When the doctors vert
operating on Joax for appendicitis. he
took 1t as joke.
Squilligan-It certainly was q "side.
splitting" one.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-04-01

The Preachers Wife (after the de-
parture Of the newly welded pair)--
Do you think that was a fortunate
marriage3
The Preacher-very; certainly did
need the money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-10
THE BOOK OF DEBORAH
My Soul Apart From Love Is Out.
side My Husbands Jurisdiction.

left Ann to introduce the rae
coon, like serpent, into her bower
of roses and wendell my way home
Il wish | knew whether it pays
to have sense or not" was my bitter
reflection. Jim does not seem to
loathe that coon, but Bob would be
awfully pleased, I'm afraid, if Kath.
crime Miller petted one!"
l wiped tear from the end OF
my nose.
There ought to be some children
in this family" ran my meditation
"Then we'd have fewer raccoons
And-and rivals But l guess God
isn't going to send a baby to Bob
and meas long as we keep on hav-
ing these horrid tiffs."
Never had Bob been SO obstinate
as in our present quarrel. Many a
time had We survived big and little
differences, but after each cure, a
few drops of dew had disappeared
from our roses, little more bloom
from our romance. | had to admit
it, although | had tried so hard-so
hard-to be the kind of a wife Bob
wanted.
Could l have the wrong idea of
what Bob wanted in a wife? Or
didn't he know himself what he want
ed?
In moods like that, invariably | set
myself to darning Bob's socks and
sewing on his buttons. l knew that
there was a fastening missing from
his golf sweater, and so l found my
strongest thread and a beautiful
gray pearl button to replace the one
he had lost.
When the task was finished, / in
vestigated the pockets of the coat in
search of the soiled handkerchiefs
Bob wudges up and carries until l rob
him of them.
My hand touched a ball of crump-
led paper. l was about to throw it
into a waste basket when my eyes
caught a single word, meaningless
when detached from the context, but
set down in a beautiful handwriting
which was full of significance to me
No woman l know writes as ar
tistically as Miss Miller. I could Sc
|lect her letter from a thousand sheets
of paper. Without giving single
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-10
Confessions ofaBrida
Copyright 1920 bg The Neupa Enterprise Assooain

thought to the right or wrong of my
action, | spread the paper before me.
The note was short, but what wife
would have read it without CONCEAL
ing with suspicion?
Must | ask you to Gomez" it ran
in the most assured way. Tonight?
If possible, phone me-"
| dropped above the intriguing
lines. My eyes closed as if to shut
out the subtle phrases.
Tonight" Bob had said that he
was going to his club to meet an
English author tonight"
| arose to my feet and the sweater,
thread and button scattered to the
corners of the room as | threw my
hand above my head in tragic gest-
ure.
| might ask Bob to explain
No! never again!
"Why try to be the kind of wife
Bob wants?" asked myself. "Be
yourself He liked you when he first
knew you-as you were!"
| thought long time and then adj
monished myself:
eff / cannot save my love, can
at least save my soul!"
And ] remembered lettered card
above my fathers desk in his office
in the dear old college:
"To defend the soul, its rights, its
dignity, is the most pressing duty!"
My soul was my own-apart from
marriage! It was outside my hus-
bands jurisdiction, outside any hurt
which a woman like Katherine Miller
could swish" upon it.
(To be continued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-10
Record Attendance
At Shiloh School

Shiloh rural school opened Mon
day at 8 o'clock with record break
ing attendance. Due to cooperation
progressive patrons and strong fac
ulty the expectations of the commun-
ity are great. All teachers are both
experienced and have had normal
university summer school training.
In addition to the efficient corps
of teachers of last year Mrs. ]. G..
Sellars as principal and Miss Jewell
Jordan, primary teacher, Miss Ruth
Chappell, of Jeffersonville, teaches
intermediate grades. While this is her
first term at Shiloh she has taught
in Sumter county since leaving G.
N. & /. College.
A music department has been add
ed to the school with Miss Margue-
rite Solomon in charge. Miss Solomon
comes highly recommended, having
had experience and pupil of mas
ter teachers. Shiloh community di-
vides time with Thalean community.
A number of patrons besides all
the trustees were present at the OPP
ening and the following program was
given:
Song-''America," by all
Addresses by Superintendent E. j.
McMath. R. C. Moran and W. W.
Dykes.
Song, Coward Christian Sol
diers'', by school.
Address by Col. ]. E. D. Ship.
Impromptu talks by the faculty
and trustees.
Renort by the committee on fin
ances showing the rapid strides made
in progress by the school last term
and improvements made in building
an additional room so economically