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ANNUAL REUNION WILL LONG BE REMEMBERED INSTABILITY THE CURSE SAYS STATE SUPERVISOR LIVE NEWS OF A SOCUL ^ NATURE FROM FAIRFAX About Three Hundred People Attended Reanion at Meyer’s Mill With only the memory of departed comrades to temper the joyousness of the occasion with a touch of sadness, twenty Confederate Veterans answered roll call at the twenty-firet annual re union of Camp George W. Morrall, held at Meyer’s Mill Friday. With them were gathered some three hundred of their relatives and friends, who took a great delight in honoring these old heroes of an army whose ranks are be ing fast thinned by the Grim Reaper. A perfect Southern day blessed the occasion and the sweet smells of the woods, answering to the call of nature’s Spring awakening, gave the added touch of the holiday spirit. Be ginning early, by train, by automobile, by buggy, by wagon, the guests began to arrive, and when the meeting was called to order by Veteran J. Staff Hal ford, the neat little pavilion was filled to overflowing and people gathered around it under the trees. The Rev. A. E. Evison, of Barnwell, made the opening prayer, and was fol lowed by a beautiful rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” by a chorus of voices The Rev. E. H. Clark, of Augusta, who has three charges in that section, greet ed the veterans in a manner that con vinced his hearers that he was not re peating mere empty words, but that those present were truly glad of the opportunity of being with men who had suffered so much for a cause they knew was right “The Bonny Blue Hag,” stirringly sung, was the next number on the pro gram, after which Adjutant J A Mey er read the following resolutions to de parted comrades 'Comrades It becomes m> sad duty to announce to the Camp that lime we last assembled death has r.aimed eight of our V eterans, includ ing our honored Commander I need not assure you that, one and all they met the last of foes with the same serene courage and confidence with which they faced him on many a battle field They died like Confederate Veterans, and eulogy can rise no high er. Therefore, 1 offer as a resolution, that in the death of John M Ijifitte, W (iilmore Simms. M A Turner, K H Creech. Richard Rountree. T S Dunbar, Jas J Green and H B Ben ton. thia Camp has lost eight cherished comrades and South Carolina right splendid citi/ens That we extend to the.r afflicted families our svrepathy, and the county |>.s[n-rs be rryu» xted to publish this resolution The Resolutions were adopted by the Camp (’apt S W Trotti spoke in reply to the Adjutant Meyer Miss Griffin and Mr aang a sacred duet, ' Hark, hark, my soul,' and this was followed by an ad dress of welcome by Miss Susie Dun bar, winch was greatly enjoyed by her hearers The memorial address, hv Col Alfred Aldrich, was well prepared and delivered in his usual eloijuent style, and no doubt as be spoke of the days of the sixties, there passed in re view before the minds of the gra\ haired members of the Camp pictures of the battlefields upon which so many brave souls were given in sacrifice for their country’s sake. * A duet, “O Morning Land, " by Miss Griffin and Mr. Evison, was followed by the address to the Sons of Veterans, delivered by Col. Butler Hagood, of Barnwell. Col. Hagood made an ex cellent talk and it is to be regretted that it cannot be reproduced in full in these columns. FoTlbwing the announcements by the adjutant, the excercises closed with that grand old song, “Dixie.” At roll call the following Veterans answered to their names: J. A. Meyer, C. B. Anderson, E. A. Purse, S. W. Trotti, W. M. Parker, J. W. Walker, W. M. Bailey, L. F. Cave, B. F. Baxly, John J. Green, J. B. Rountree, J. W. Ussery, F. F. Dunbar, Judson Greene, Robert Muns, J. S. Halford, C. B. Still, Alfred Aldrich, H. B. Cave, D. C. Ready. The other members who were unable to attend were; G. W. Ander son, M. 0. Wall, Marion Jonhson, M. E. Stallings, John Owens and R. J. Dun bar. The members of the camp went into executive session, at which time Veteran J. Staff Halford was elected Command er to succeed J. H. Lafitte, deceased. The following were elected delegates to the reunion in Aiken, which is to be held this week: J. W. Ussery and J. A. Meyer; alternate*,'J. W. Walker and J. • J. Green; sponsor, Miss Susie Dunbar. Delegates to the reunion in Chatta nooga, which meets May 27-29: J. W. Ussery and Alfred Aldrich; alternates, J. A. Meyer aad i. B. Rountree; i»f WiUistim. re»oJuIiont> uf twison m \t Prof. W. K. Tate Points Out Faults in Present System in S. C. Columbia, S. C. April 15, 1913. To the Editor of The People: We have once more reached the annual period of unrest in the teach ing profession of South Carolina. The rural schools are beginning to close, and even the town and city schools are looking forward to commencement ex ercises. With the closing of the year’s work comes usually the feeling of un certainty on the part of the teachers as to the position for next year. This is often accompanied by the anxious search and furious applications for positions. If the past years are any indication as to the future, from 50 to 75 per cent of our teachers will change places at - the beginning of the new school session. This instability in the profession, from whatever causes it results, is the great est curse under which the schools of the State are now suffering. It is ab solutely impossible for a community to build up a school or for a teacher to develop ability or acquire a reputation as long as three-fourths of our teachers teach one year in a place. The fault sometimes lies with the teacher who, from a lack of interest in his work or from a desire for new sur- i roundings, is unwilling to cultivate the field which he has entered long enough to reap the harvest The worst rec ommendation which a teacher can present to a tniard is a batch of letters 1 showing that he has taught at five or six places in as many >ears The teacher should at b ast wish to remain long enough m one communiH to In come thoroughl) identified with the in terests of the jn-ople It is impossible for him to adapt his teaching to the needs of a community when he do< » not remain long enough to become ac quainted with these needs The fault sometimes lies with the nrhool board who labors under the mis taken impression that a teacher loses his influence aa soon as he enters on friendly relations with his pupils. Sometimes the board docs not appreci ate the fact that a teacher becomes more saluable with experience and deserves substantial recognition of in creasing proficiency A school board should thow its appreciation for a good teacher by at least a small annual in crease in salary i laist year many school boards of the State paid the tuition fee and a part of the e\j>ense of their tfat hers at the Wmthrop Summer school when these returned to their jK»itions for another year 1 should like to commend this plan to all the school trusties of the State A few dollars added to the first month's salary next year as a partial reimbursement for expenses itn urred on account of Summer Scnool atten dance will be returned manyfold in in creasing efficiency and enthusiasm Allow me to suggest also that s« hool boards reeleet their teachers immedi ately after the close of the school so that tin v nun In-come settled at once • • and may make their plans fur the new y ear W K Fate State Supervisor ('ountry Schools. Still-Hair. A Gretna Green affair o cured hero • Sunday afternoon when Miss Essie Still, daughter of Mr.Tom Still, and Mr. Gaston Hair were happily mamed by- Judge of 1’rohate John K. Snelling. It is understood that flu- young couple “stole a march” on their friends, who were very much surprised to learn of their marriage. Both parties live near Blackville and their friends in that sec tion wish them a long life of unalloyed happiness. t - - - - sponsor, Miss Frankie Griffin. This completed the business of the day. I And then such an abundance of good things for the “inner man” as greeted the eyes of the guests of Camp Morrall! A most elaborate menu had been pre pared and carried out as only Southern cooks know how. To enumerate the many delicacies would only awaken green envy in the breasts of the un fortunates who were not present, so statement that the reputation for hospitality of the Meyer’s Mill people has not been impaired will have to suf fice. After dinner, an excellent address was delivered by Col. J. Whitner Reid, secretary of the State Farmers Union, to the farmers. He was followed by Col. Alfred Aldrich, who- spoke in the interests of the Southern Cotton Cor- ration. The arrival of the train ended a long to be remembered day and with regret in their hearts that another year will elapse before another reunion, the Veterans and their guests returned to- their homes. Mias Fearless and Company” to be Pre sented Friday Evening. Fairfax, ‘April 19.—Miss Louise Weekley of Ulmer visited friendshere this week. Misses Susie Albergotti and Flora Kenney spent the week-end at Brun son, Miss Julia Folk returning with them. Mrs. W. L. Bruks is visiting relatives at Holly Hill. Mrs. Bess Lancaster ahd children are visiting relatives at Blackville. Misses Jennie Du Rant, May Brunson and Edna Kearse have been active in inaugurating an embroidery club. It is called the “Swastika Embroidery club.” Quite a crowd went from here to at tend the oratorical contest at Brunson, and were not surpnsed that Ethel Simpson won the gold medal. Sadie Hartin won great applause for her love ly musical performances. Mr. W. T. Burton of Savannah visited here this week. Mr. W. H. Byrd and M. C. Bull of Co WOULD DO HONOR TO ILLUSTRIOUS SONS The RevG'W. T ibu lumbia were here recently. Miss Marie Weekley of Ulmer visited her sister here this week. Mrs. Kenney of Johnston is spend ing some time here with her daugh ter. Mr. H. J Rus- ell of Atlanta was a re cent visitor Prof L. O Watson of Clemson col lege spent the week-end with Mr. G. I) Sanders. Miss Grace Zimmerman of Cameron is the guest of Miss Margaret Youmans A moonlight picnic to Bostick's jiond, with Mr and Mrs 1. W Youmans as chaperones, was given in Miss Zimmer man s honor Th»- high school l>o\s and girls will produce “Mim Fearless and Company” hnday evening DAMAGE WILL REACH HALF MILLION DOLLARS Fira Destroy* PUnt of Atlantic Coast Lumber Corporation. Georgetown. April 21—The plant of the Atlantic Coast Lumber corporation, said to bo one of the largest lumber plants in the world, having a capacity of one-half million feet per day, was al most completely destroyed by a fire M. Jones Pays Splendid Tribute to Major Holmes. One of the most unpleasant features of death is expressed in the proverb, “Forgotten as a dead man out of mind”. When Garfield lay dying of Guiteau’s bullet he turned to Blaine, his secre tary of state, with this question, “Will men remember me when I am gone?” Every silent shaft in a cemetery is a mute appeal to be remembered when they are gbne. Yale University has in its memorial hall after the names of its sons who feh in the civil war this sentiment, “that their high devotion may live in all its sons”. One of the striking weaknesses of present day South Carolina is its tendency to forget the great men of its past. We are one of the older states and rich in the deeds of great men and noble women, and yet we allow their memories to be buried with their bones. As compared with some other states there is a la mentable poverty in that there are but few statues, busts, and portraits in pub lic places of those who made us what we are. In the state of Virginia every county courtroom has become a por trait gallery of that county’s illustrious dead. The unveiling of each portrait becomes the occasion of reminding a younger generation of the inspiration they have received from the past. Historical material is preserved and col lected and from it are written county histones. Our own shortcoming* in this respect convey a reflection on u* that is difficult to escape Barnwell County has had the influ ence of many men and women, but never received a purer and nobler im press than that which came from the life and influence of Maj Jno W Holme Barnwell County ha* reason to be proud of its sons American fic tion has no more illustrious name than Wm Gilmore Simms. Foreign mis sions has no more devoted son than Dr Shuck, who lies buried in the Barn well churchyard But thi* is not the place to tell of it* *oldjers, junst*, statesmen, educator*, and minister* who have claimed the county m the land of their birth or adoption But in the truest patrotisn*. in the wannest love and in lifelong service to the coun ty none can excel Major Holmes He had a character and personality all his own. but all that he was, he gave to the people of his adopted county Modest, it “RIAH MAS” ATTENDS CAMP MORRALL REUNION GOLD MEDAL GIVEN FOR THE BEST COMPOSITION Could Find No’Poor People—Only P and Plenty and Beanty. Long Branch, April 21.—We attend ed the reunion at Meyer’s Mill on the 18th as did all others any where near. Barnwell was the best represented of all other sections. We cant say why, it may be respect for the few remain ing vets, or they may have hungered and thirsted after Cue and cold drinks. We only know why we went which we are not obliged to tell. We found on our arrival that Four of the largest Swine that we ever saw streatched over a cue hole lost their lives during the process of preparation and ail other things £in propotion. There is no hard times in that good country, and no poor people that we could find or hear from; peace and plenty Sc Beauty abounds, the latter among the Ladies but we could not say where the inheritance came from, it did not come from Dave Ready our old time friend or Joe Cochran. While they look well to do. they could not compare with the Women the prettiest we ever saw in group, the Singing by Rev. Evison of Barnwell and Miss Francis Griffin of Robbins could not be surpassed then the address of Welcome by Miss Dunbar, we will Say this that two finer looking young Ladies and two with better manner and who could acquit themselves in a more graceful gentle manner does not exist. Then the speeches by Cols Aldrich Jc Hagood fitted the occasion to a T but that din ner. our recollection of the day dont do us as much good as what we forgot while enjoying the entire program | We forgot the the Short ration at Home | and for the time being did not care ; whether anybody was at work or if there should come by R F D a "please remit” or any thing else that might have happened afterour departure. Our Troubles came in this way, not being able to eat all thatwas set before us and thinking ho# bad we would need it next day, we have no doubt but the fragments surpassed any thing men tioned in the Newtestament. Hub 5 o'clock Fanned by a strong wind from the north which increased as the flames made headway it seemed that nothing in the pathwiy of the flames could excap**, hut one of the mills which was located north of where the fire commenced and another which was not directly in the direction in which the wind w..s blowing remain standing Two mills, together w ith the power house and two dry kilns and a \ast amount of lumber, some lO.UOU.OUU feet, were destroyed The loss is estimated at about one- half million dollars, completely cover ed by msurtncc. FEDERAL JUDGESHIP FOR JUSTICE WOODS Information Received in Columbia That Appointment Will be Made. That Charles A. Woods, associate jus tice of the supreme court of South Carolina, will be appointed federal judge of the Fourth circuit, comprising the States of West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, is now cer tain. William K. Gonzales, editor of The State, who returned Monday from Washington, where he went after at tending the educational conference at Richmond, stated that Justice Woods would be appointed. Capt. Gonzales said that he did not care to state the source of his information other than to say that it came very direct, but said that the appointment will probably be made in the next few days. A NUMBER OF PARTIES GIVEN IN BLACKVILLE School Boys aad Girls Oaly Aro EBgfMa To Ealar Um f*natsst A gold medal to the school boy or girl between the ages of 10 and IS who writes the best composition, not to ex-* ceed 800 words, on the maintainance of earth roads, is to be awarded by Logan Waller Page, Director, Office of Public Roads, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. All compositions must be submitted to Mr. Page before May 15, 1913, and the medal will be awarded at toon as the compositions can be graded. The eoea> position may be based on knowledge gained from books or other sources, but no quotations should be made. After many years’ experience in dealing with the public road situation of the country, it is Mr. Page’s belief that ignorance on the subject of and maintenance of roads is as the cause of their bad condition aa other one factor. It is expected that the competition will bring about a bet ter understanding of the subject of pair and maintenance in the rural tricta. Many children living in rural tricts have experienced the disadrae- tages of roads made impassable through a lack of proper maintenance and it ie expected that thir interest in the competition will stimulate greater hs- terest among the parents. Bad have prevented many children obtaining a proper education and prevented doctors from reaching side of rural patients in time to their lives. Any child between the age* men tioned, attending a country school, any compete Only one aide of the must by written on; each page be numbered; the name, dress of the writer, and the location of the school which he or she is attending must be plainly writlaw tt the top of the first page. The annnaen* ment of the competition has Lean %pw| to the superintendent of •Qfewfc the rural district*. No ferihar tftfonnMtaw can be obtained from the Office «f Public Roads. This announcement should be plain to eyeryope, and §4 children will thu* vtari 90 a basi| ff equality. / / which broke out this morning st about | shrinking, and retiring as a woman, yet hu was the heart of a lion in standing for the ideals of the life he so well ex emplified Beneath his unobtrusive personsht) was a great heart that loved the people. No man would shrink from eulogy more than he, yet his own heart was his best eulogist, for in his editorial and news columns, in his homely advice and friendly contact with the people of his county he show ed how he loved the plain people 1‘robably no man in the county ever had a larger circle of friends than he had, yet it was solely because he put so much into his friendship for them He never compromised a principal to gain or keep a friend, hut his unerring tact and gentleness of Mach Laj*r- •d ta that HospstahU Taw*. Blackville, April 19 —Mr. and Mr*. Thomas L. Wragg entertained a num ber of young people in honor of Misa Manon Mack of North on Tuesday even ing An automobile romance and a con test of old sayings amused the guests A box of stationery was presented to Miss Mack and a tie to Bat Coggins Ice cream and cake was served. Mrs Altman entertained the Busy Bee Embroidery club on Tuesday after noon. I^st Fnday evening the Blackville orchestra gave an informal dance in the spacious dining room of the Sham gentleness of spirit and speech ! roc ^ ^ ote *' Quite a number of visitors never gave a wound to even the most [ from Bamberg, Barnwell and Allendale unlearned or senaitive of men. His attended. heart waa right toward all men, there-' Misses Vera and Hattie Rena Milhous fore he always said the right thing. It 1 W( ‘ re hostesses to the Priscilla Em- heips to assuage our pride and person-1 broidery club on Weftnesday afternoon, al conceit to know that none of us are i M ls ses Clara and Marion N{ack were visi- absolutely essential to this world or t( >rs to the club. Mrs. Pauling, Misses that small part of it which is our work. ^ ac ^. Fva Rich and Hattie Rena Mil- Major Holmes' place in life will in a hous rendered several musical selec- measure be ably filled. Yet the writer bons. A salad course and ice cream Ulmer New*. Ulmer, April 21.—Miss Annie Deer has been home for a few weeks on ac count of illness. She left last Friday morning accompanied by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Deer, for Ruffin, where she is teaching. Mr. John Brant is very ill. Hope he will soon be ijpproving again. is but one of many who feels that word “friend” has been most splendidly spoken in the life and influence of Maj. Jno. W. Holmes. The impress of himself he has left on our memories would be more than he would ask in his self-effacement, but it is not as much as we should give him. Among other things he identified him* self in early life as teacher in our schools. It would be but a small meas ure of appreciation of the man if the people in some of our school districts, preferably the one in which he taught, should petition the county board of ed- and cake was served. Mrs. J. Sorentrue of Orangeburg is the guest of relatives here. Mjts. L^wis William# of Orangeburg is the guest of Mrs. T. L. Wragg. WORK COMMENCED ON NEW BAPTIST CHURCH It is Hop«d that New Building at Hilda Will Soon Be Completed. Hilda, April April 22.—Mrs. Sarati Blume and little son of Savannah are ucation that the name of that district be ! visiting Mrs. Blume’s brother, Mr. Mc- changed to the John W. Holmes District, i D. Eubanks. Instead of the prosaic names of school | Miss Leila Eubanks spent Saturday districts that now mean but little, there I and Sunday with Mrs. Ellen Jones, would be an everlasting appropriate-, Mr. Clifton Eubanks of Govan spent ness in changing them to commemorate Sunday with his parents here, the lives of Barnwell’s illustrious sons. Misses Jessie and Edna Dyches visi- We could name them after Gen. Ha- ted relatives in Bamberg last week, good, Wm. Gilmore Simms, Bishop Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walsh, of Black- D -r * . 1 « McTier and others. But I hope to live ville, attended preaching here Sunday. Mrs. A. R. Tuten, who has been very to see the day when from the walls of The work of erecting the new Bap- ill for two weeks, is now improving. our courtroom will look down on our tist church gilding here wdl begin Trust she wdl soon be well people the portraiU of the most Ulus- shortly and before long the people R -^ daughter, trjous sons of Barnwell county, and hope to have it completed, of Fairfax, visited Mrjs. A. R. Tuten among them the honest, kindly face of my friend. Major Jno. W. Holmes. W. M. Jones. last week. J Misa Rachel Brant is visiting her brother, Mr. J. L. Brant, at Fairfax, A rssrriiue contract is as njuch of a ganvWe *• fcijtiijc fi-toraa *1*. margin Miss Mozelle Dyches is visiting rela tives st Lees. Mrs. W. W. Snelling, of Lowell, FIs., The man who has plied up a fortune is spending some time here with her Deyev wsMtdany rime wkebin* be was .wter, Mrs. H. S. Mellichamp who is quite sick. HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK IN UVELT ALLENDALE Dm, The Detail* of tk «rc*M* Have Allendale, April 19.—The We Reading club held its regular Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J H. Warren. The subjects for discussion for the afternoon were a trip through Ireland and the govern ment of England. The local chapter, U. D. C., met g the home of Mrs. F. H. Boyd on hot Thursday afternoon. The details of the memorial day ex ercises were arranged and the mittee on laurel wreaths and Me morial day, May 10, reported a vmy interesting programme for that day The exercises will begin at the town hall and will be concluded at Swallow Savannah cemetery. Mesdamea Chas. Wilton and Otis Brabham were elected delegates to the district convention which meets at Fairfax in May. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. J. Allen Patterson entertained at a tea in boner of Mrs. W. H. Duncan of Barnwell. "The decorations were roses and ewa- dles. Two courses were served. Mr, and Mrs. J. M. Patterson ini Dr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Patterson left Wednesday for Columbia to attend the Allen-Crawford wedding. While in Columbia they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Buko, of Green street. \ Mrs. W. R. Darlington, Miss Agnes Tison and Miss Lucy Darlington will visit Barnwell this week as the guests of Mrs. W. H. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Riley, Mi** leg. belle Patterson were guests at the Allen-Crawford wedding, Columbia. Miss Eva Mae Owens is visiting friends in Savannah. Mrs. Price of Walterborro is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Wilson, her sister. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mauldin of Hampton are visiting at the of Mrs. I. L. Tobin this week. MissSynunie Silver of Augusta aad Geo. Silver\ of New York spent last Friday here with Mr. and Mra^ C^L. Jordan. \ J Peeples te be a Attorney-General Thomas H. Peeples of Blackville, is one of five delegatesfts the International \ Purity which meets is November 7 to 12, Bleaae last