The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-09-12
Prof. Derrick Speaks

their visits.
Prof. Derrick Speaks
Prof. S. >. Derrick, a man who is
loved 5y every citizen of Newbercy
county was the principal speaker
for Newberry, and AFTER having been
introduced by the chairman ne re-
soonded in his usual happy manner.
Prof. Derrick assured the citizens Of
Whitmire thai the Newberry people
were. glad Of the opportunity to VS.
il them en- a mission of friendship,
that Newberry nad always had
warm spot in her heart for Whitmire
and that this spot is get.ing warmer
every day. Prof. Derrick brought
out in forceful manner the ne.gh-
borly relations that should exist be-
tween Whitmire and Newberry. We
are neighbors and should have the
spirit of neighbors, ne said. This
spirit, he pointed out, could be main
tanned by cooperating in every move
ment that meant the up-building of
the grand old county of NeWberry, by
doing all of our trading in our home
county. Prof. Derrick made it plain
that Newoerry. did not want to take
any trade away from Whitmire, but
made a strong appeal to the citizens
of Whitmire to do all their trading
in Whitmire, but in case they could
not find what they wanted in Whit
mire they should come to Newberry
where the merchants could supply
their every need. Prof. Derrick
talked at considerable length on the
great possibilities of Newberry coun-
ty and the greatness of her people,
and in order to maintain this great
ness, he said we must stand together
in building up our churches, schools,
highways, commercial and industrial
enterprises, and last, but not least,
our homes. He also said that we
should be ready at all times to deal
with the ''knocker" as he should be
dealt with, that the knocker was a
menace to any community and the
sooner we get rid of him, the better.
In conclusion, Prof. Derrick said ::
''We love YOU, people of Whitmire,
and we want you to love US, We want
! to work with you and want you to
work with u.s."
/ Other speakers who made short
but interesting talks were: Mr.. NJ.
S. Lewis, cashier of the Bank of
Whitmire; Mr.. E. J. Green of New
berry; Mr.. NJ. E. Abrams, prominent
merchant of Whitmire and Mr.. L. G..
Eskridge, president Of the Newbefry
chamber Of commerce.
! At the conclusion of addresses the
band again broke into strains of
beautiful music while the people
from Newberry and the Whitmire
people spent some time in getting
: better acquainted" Of cou:s sc, an
other break was made for the lemon
ade and ice water. Men were sta
toned at each barrel with dippers to
see that every one was served. After
some time had been spent in friend
ship conversations many of the New
berry people left the grove and went
to the beautiful Y. NJ. C. A. build
ing for the purpose of seeing how the
people of Whitmire provide for the
pleasure of their citizens. This
building is a credit to Whitmire and
would be a credit to any city in the
state of South Carolina. AS the
: visitors passed through the building
many of them were heard to say:
eve wish Newberry had something
like this
On their journey home, the New
berry boosters We're loud in their
praise for the royal welcome that
was extended to them by the people
of Whitmire and every one Of them
is determined that this shall not be
the lastt visit to that progressive city,
so look out Whitmir". we'de coming
again. We had glorious time.
Won't you visit New 1erry soon so
we can try to show you how much We
enjoyed our visit with you?
Miss Ethel Riser arrived here Sun
day from Florida to attend Newber-