Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-06-10
GIRDLETREE

The concluding exercises of the
Girdletree High School began on the
evening of May 2Sth, when Rev. D.
Il. Prettyman, the Methodist pastor,
delivered an eloquent baccalaureate
sermon to crowded house. Tues
day of last week was "Class even
ing" The exercises were conducted
by the accomplished professor of
mathematics, Mr.. George Ewell Dry
den. The Glass History was deliver
ed by Miss Annie +. Hickman, the
Prophecy by Mr. Weldon d. Chopper,
and the presentation by Preston w.
Hudson. All the productions were
marked by freshness and originality.
An interesting play in two acts was
ably presented by the graduates: Mrs.
solo; Nh Robert +. Hickman violin
solo; and Misses Watson and Smack
instrumental duets. The commence
ment exercises proper, were held
Wednesday evening. The principal,
Rev Henry G. Martin presided.
After an invocation by Rev. d. b.
Prettyman. the principal made some
Introductory remarks, Miss Elizabeth
:. johnson delivered the salutatory,
Mr.. Robert +. Hickman an essay, and
Miss Frances W. Hancock the vale
dictory. The essays were able, and
far above the average. The diplomas
were delivered by Mr.. G. L. Barnes,
anp,.Op,.iasa arLS a
most eloquent address to the grad
yates was delivered by Rev. DR.. w.
:. Kreger. pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church al Snow Hill. Instrumental
duets were rendered by Misses Hazel
Smack and Kaleda Watson, and an
exquisite vocal solo by Mrs. George
H. Barnes, Jr.
Miss Grace Stanford. of Baltimore,
and Mrs Harry GUSTS and son, of
Princess Anne, were guests last week
Of their father Mr.. Jesse Stanford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Carmean.of Ches-
ter, spent a part of last week with
her brother. Mr.. VI. T. White. and
wife.
Mrs. John Hancock. of Port Nor
folk Va. is visiting Mrs. John Han
cock and other relatives in town.
NJ. and Mrs Frank Peters and
son. of Salisbury, spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Scarborough.
Mrs. Alfred Strickland and son,
and Mrs. GLAND Jones and children. of
Wilmington arc visiting the formers
mother Mrs. Nora Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kester and family,
Of Princess Anne. visited their
daughter. Mrs. Howard Taylor last
week
Mrs William Hudson and daughter,
Of Stockton. visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. c. Watson, this week.
Mrs. Z. J. Selby, who has been
visiting relatives on Chincoteague
was accompanied home by Mrs. Ralph
Selby and daughter for few days
visit.
Mrs. {. j. Scarborough and son
are visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank
Mitchell in Salisbury.
Miss Colby Tarr has returned to
Wilmington after brief visit here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I.
w. Tarr.
Miss Nellie Redden, Of Towson. and
Mrs. Blanche Gordy, of Aecomac,
came last week to visit their uncle,
Mr.. W. |. Redden, who was very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. RAYMOND Bounds,
of Berlin. and Mr.. Ralph Selby, of
Chincoteague, spent Sunday with
their parents. Mr. and Mrs. z. ].
Selby.
Miss Ethel Pnchard visited her
friend Mrs. Selby Bloxom, at Tenn
peranceville recently
Mr.. Frank Richardson, Of Cape
Charles. and Mr. Ira Redden of Tow
son. who have been spending few
days at home. have returned 10 re-
sumo their work.
Mrs. J. f. Webb, who is i'll at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. J. ].
Savage, is improving.
Rev. Henry Martin, who has been
principal of our High School the past
wear. was asked by the members and
pastor TO preach az the Methodist
Church Sunday evening. He preach
ed a most eloquent sermon to large
and appreciative audience.
Rev. d. A. Ramey will preach at
the Baptist Church Sunday morning
at eleven o'clock. Beth Eden Sunday
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