The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-15

the song, My Belgian Rose, beng
beautifully sung by Mrs. Z. V. Babb.
The next represented England-four
marines with the English flag and the
song, Sailing, Sailing Was render
ed by Miss JULIA Johnstone. France
was represented by group, Miss
Burton and Mr.. Nicely Cromer in the
dress Of poilu, the song being sung
bv Miss Johnstone Miss Bcnetta Buz-
hardt represented Italy, Mrs. Babb
singing Santa Lucia. One of the
most impressive of the tabicaux was
Mother MacRae, portrayed by Mrs. Il.
L. Parr, the song being rendered by
Rev. E. V. Babb. Mr.. Hicks, Mrs.
Smith and Mr.. Cromer formed tab
leau representing 'The Rose OF NO
Mans Land" This showed a Red
Cross nurse in her beautiful duty to
the wounded soldier and drew tears to
more than one eye.
At this time the may of Newberry,
Mr.. Eugene S. Blease, in very lifting
remarks, introduced the speaker who
had been twice honored by our state
and as one who had been in NeWberry
in the dark days when our boys were
leaving for the front, and as one
whom, in this hour when we were
hoping to- celebrate peace IN the
world, we were glad to have with us
again.
! Governor Hayward in his address
paid a glowing tribute TO women OF
the Revolutionary war, of the other
wars of our country, and to the mo-
theirs, wives, sisters and sweethearts
of our boys of the World war. He
paid a beautiful tribute to our nurses
on the battlefelds and in the hospitals
of France, and denounced in scath-
ing words the Infamous SANDERS of
the Georgian who, in the senate Of
the United State, has attempted to
blacken the reputation of the devoted
Red Cross nurse. Governor Hayward
spoke of his earlier visit here and Of
the enthusiasm of Newberry over the
Red Cross drive then in progress. He
spoke beautifully Of our nations
dead, lying in state in Washington
and of the great conference of ma
tons even now sitting to plan for
world peace and disarmament and
said that when this was accomplished
Woodrow Wilson would stand out as
the greatest man in history. Great
applause followed his mention of
Wilson's name, which proved how
dear this great Southern leader is to
the hearts of his people.
J Governor Heyawrd held his audi
ence for the space of thirty minutes
and concluded his address amidst
loud applause.
Mrs. Gotwald rendered beautifully
a solo, "God of our Nation" after
which was the ceremonial of the flag,
which was touching in the extreme.
Miss Caroline Weeks, Mrs. Beale
Cromer and Miss Sigh formed the
tableau, Mrs. Cromer reciting Old
Glory, during which time the Confed-
eracy, represented by Captain Bu-
ford, placed the crimson stole on her
white robe and Mr.. T. G. Williams,
representing. our island possessions
the seas, and dressed in the uniform
of the Spanlsh-American war, placed
the blue, and Mr.. Ebert Dickert
placed the crown representing the
stars and crowning Old Glory with all
of honor and victory. Her tribute to
the flag was beautiful and at ''Dixie,"
rendered Immediately after, the en-
tire throng rose to their feet and
joined in.
The quartette, eve are Tenting
Tonight" with the Khaki clad boys on
the platform, was beautiful. Those
singing were Mrs. E. B. Settler, Miss
Teresa Maybin; Mr.. Hicks and Mr..
O. B. Cannon.
Miss Gcode Burton's lovely voice
was heard as she rendered, "When
,Ttrshing's Men Go Marching into
Picardy," after which the audience
rose to sing the "Star Spangled Ban
ner." DR.. Freed pronounced the ben
ediction, and the successful day was
at close.
The most touching incident Of any
was that which occurred as the clock
was striking twelve, and just before
Mr.. Babb started to sing. AS the
Rose of No Mans Land" was still on
the stage kneeling by d wounded SOL