The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-11-29
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
AT WHEELAND SCHOOL

Wheeland school, within four miles
of Little Mountain, was the scene Of
an exceptionally fine entertainment
Wednesday evening, given under the
auspices Of the School Improvement
associat. on. The room in which the
entertainment was held was filed to
its utmost capacity with patrons and
frienGs of the school, as well as thc
school children themselves.
The program carried out was eX-
cecdingly interesting, being in the ma
ture of Thanksgiving exercises, and
the various numbers were announced
bv the Rev. Mr.. Long.
The first number was "America,
sung by eight little girls, and this
was followed by talk by the Rev.
Mr.. Long. Mr.. Long told Of the
many blessings we have for which
thanks should be given and mentioned
as one of the greatest blessings the
privilege which the generation OF to-
day enjoys Of having such fine op-
portunities of, obtaining an education.
He gave several "reminiscences OF his
own boyhood school days, lnterspers-
inc his talk with witty remarks when
delighted his hearers, especially the
Younger boys of the audience.
A composition, "The First Thanks
giving" was read by little Miss Annie
Mae Frick, in which an account was
given of the landing of the Pilgrims
and the celebration of the first
Thanksgiving day. =.
A recitation, "We Thank Thee,"
was given by three little girls,s Mar
tha and Mary Frick and Leonai Can
non, after which another congestion
was read by Miss Marie Frisk en-
titled, "What Boys and Girls of South
Caroina Should be Thankful for to-
dav." Little Miss Helen Lake gave
recitation, Thanksgiving Day. and
"Ehanksgiying Thoughts was read by
Mss Lily Mae Boland; A musical
number, "sing to the Lord Of THar-
vesr," was sung by a group of young
ladies of the school.
The program came to a close With
the stirring talk made by Mr. E. II.
Aull. county superintendent OF edu-
cation. Mr.. Aull, in his opening re-
marks went into the details OF the
origin of Thanksgiving day and OF ITS
establishment as national holiday.
He complimented the members Oh
School Improvement association VINO
are doing such good work for the
school and voiced his hope that new
building would be erected IN tins COM
munity to serve as a School ana
community center, with an adequate
auditorium in which to hold meetings
and AN up-to-date lighting plant. he
touched on the state aid for rural
schools and explained that under the
law the salaries of teachers are guar
anteed, but that incidental expenses
must be met by the communities
themselves.
After the program an informal So
cial hour was enjoyed by all present
and many entertaining features We're
introduced. In one corner OF the
room an attractive booth was arrang-
ed and presided over by several pretty
eirls who sold homemade candles'
cake and sandwiches. A "fsh pond
ir another corner of the room tur-
nished amusement to large number
and the attractions were brought TO
close by the cake-walk in which a
great many of the young people OF
the community participated.
This was very fine entertainment
and speaks well for the great amount
of interest that is taken in the school
by the patrons and other citizens CT
the community and shows the value
of cooperation between the school and
the community.
Slick Sam Says
Mr.. Editor:
coo in vnl1r naOer Young man