The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-21
A BIC DAY FOR
CALDWELL SCHOOL


On the 18th, Friday, the Teach
ers and Patrons were expecting the
State Supervisor and In order TO
show their progressive school spirit,
the entire community set out 10
make success as Is their usual
custom.
The crowd began 20 gather by
10 o'clock and II was announced
that short program would be rem
dcred by the school, the house was
filled 10 the fullest capacity. Some
coming from neighboring schools,
and from the way the student body
held the attention, showed that they
had been in the care of able in
structors, each number was greatly
enjoyed by all Prof. Dyess and
wife aided in the program by fur
nishing the music, which was also
relished and put the folks in frame
of mind to appreciate, the outing
at II o'clock How Judge Brown
of Lubbock was called on for a
talk, and readily responded. His
subject (Education). He spoke an
hour and his message was master
full, il was benediction to all. He
never lost sight of the things that
go TO make an educated boy or
girl. The compliments he paid the
teachers, trustees and patrons VIII
always be cherished The encour-
agement he gave will be lasting
The next part of the well arranged
program was dinner, the ladies had
prepared the incest Of eats cOn-
sisting OF too many things TO begin
trying TO mention, besides the men
had barbecued the fatted calf pro-
vided, loaf bread, pickles and black
coffee. Upon the long table the
above eats were spread and TO say
It was fine is only making an effort
to describe the affair. At l O'Clock
everybody repaired Go the building
and were entertained by young Mr.
Matheney and sister, with a song
with GLADYS Shaw at the organ, then
Mr.. Bowman of Austin, gave O
most interesting talk on education
He was loud in saying that the
schools of Lubbock compared far-
orably with other schools Of the
State, though the Lubbock schools
are many years younger. lie gave
us an example of Optimism and
Caldwell enters into vow 70 al
WAYS be optimistic, as IL has been
their custom. Judge Haynes was
called and in his easy way gave
more food for thought, and his
talk was appreciated. Next was a
basket ball game played by GrOves
Vile and Caldwell, which was wit
messed by large crowd, the game
stood, girls 0 to IL in favor Of
Caldwell: boys, : to ~ in favor of
Caldwell. Next feature was a base
ball game between Monroe and out
siders playing for Caldwell. Game
stood 2 to 3 in favor Of Caldwell
Last but not least supper was an
nounced, the feast was again spread
and everyone again partaking 20
their liking, and plenty carried
back to the homes TO feed the crowd
at another meal. To complete The
day and to give honor to the ball
players Of Caldwell, Mr.. j. !. Nc
Donald and wife gave conyersa-
ton party, which was attended by
babies from z months old TO old
gray haired men and women.
This ended the days program,
everyone going away saying hurrah
for Caldwell and her citizenship.
The only disappointment in the
above named program was caused
by the following named gentlemen,
who were invited and placed on the
program for educational talks; Co.
Agent Jennings, Jas L. Dow, " G.
Rylander, Rev. c. ~ Ferguson, Of
Lubbock; Hon. r. A. Baldwin, Of
Slaton; Rev Howell Of Alternately,
who were not present. Their pres
ence was greatly desired, yet It was
a pronounced success and II you
don't believe it, ask w. 7. Nc
Neeley Of Lubbock, Texas.-Guest.
Once they married drinking men
to reform them; now they marry
drinking men to find where they get