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i 1 ■ i 1 ’AmtASD, Nett a i BY GRADUATES OF US HEMDOISOinflUl BGH SCHOOL >*••'1 ^ • ■ f if V. PROF. T. V. FARROW, RITH MARVIN • » EMMIE MARVIN RENA MARVIN VERA MARVIN. The following are the very inter esting and able papers read by the members of the graduating class at the commencement exercises of the H^LlTATOItV. Mis»\Vrni M::* • in) Ladies and v^Jentlemen:—The gruduating class and faculty of the Hendersonville High School extend to you a most cordial welcome to the exercises of our commencement. Today we have reached the goal toward which 'tfe'HWve long been striving, we must now enter upon a higher field of life which lies stretched out before us; we must cast away the privilegee and pleas ures of our past school days only to hold them firm in the grasp of our memories, and reach fur high «r things as we leave the thresh' old of our old school so dear tc ■us. We go out brave and strong. JBoth nature and destiny are hon •st and to the victor theyi gram the spoils. This evening having finished the •course of our school we leave het walls of environment but those les- •ons acquired beneath them snail ,^ver inspire us on to nobler thoughts and deeds. The time is now at hand when U Is necessary for us as a rla.->5 to part, but we can defy those cir cumstances to arrive which can weaken the ties of friendship s dearly formed between us and our teacher during our years together In the future years of both pros perity and disaster the'j can be feu a source of greatest pleasure and ■comfort. Let confidence and truth abide with us forevermore. Our class today goes forth as a member of a large family to meet again and again as occasion offer; aiwayw ready to help one another, and never forgetting to honor on. teachers who have labored so faith fully with us. These closing days have been the happiest and brightest, of ill our school days, and although nine teen eleven dies with today we will be of good cheer and enjoy these last few hours with graver things. During the exercises of the even-, log 1 bid you listen to our chosen representatives as ttaev project be fore you the various scenes of our school life, as they prophecy in to the far distant future and pay tribute to thoee who have passed fr in our ranks unnoticed. We re gret they fall out, and regret they are not here tonight to swel^ our i. umbers. I ut this evening as we are gath ered together to be entertained by joke and satire, to chide one an- «'Uer, you most remember that good friendship and kindly feeling are the motivee. We*H sacrifice our o%n mistakes and follies to enjoy those of other*. To these exercises the class of nineteen-eleven together with the faculty bid our friend* welcome. VALEDICTORY. (Miss Rena Marvin.) To the friend* gathered here, to the teacher* who tyve been our guides, and to our fellow-student* It la my privilege to give a last greeting. The occasion is both •ad and glad. But greeting you *11 the more warmly because It 1* la this hour that our old school Hendersonville High school. Friday, evening. May 2G. The large audi ence appreciated and enjoyed these original and clever productions' seems most grand and dear to us. • i> Another >ear of our school life has ended and some of us have come tonight for our last time. Hut whether we go or stay we shall all find abundant cause to remember our school with gratitude Day after day we have assembled here and the associations which cluster around this place—more vivid in our minds today than eve before, can never be forgotten. The will go with us through life, and form an important part of each oi us. The events of this, and the past 3cht>ol days are to be remembered and recalled with pleasure, per- .up* aim pride, when we have pasa il far down into the \aie of years. \s we hear the aged of today re- .learse live scenes of their youth o shall we revive the memories of ur .school days, when the battle i life Las been fought, and w« ait iOwn to repose after the burden and heat of the da*’ are passed, i en little incidents, which seem »w hardly worth the telling, will ;• sess a deeper interest, and will inger longer and fondiy ip the ■ gination. Today with its trials and its tri pos will Le regarded as an epoch t^ the career of some of us; as da> worth reiiiembeting by ail of us. V.« cannot take leave of these a. ‘iiar waits and sunder the Peasant association which have lound us together here without ac inowledging the debts of gratitude *e owe to our school and to our eacher for his Haitering care. We lave, too little experience of the du- ies and responsibilities of active iJe fully to understand and appre- iate the value of the intellectual tnd moral training we have receive in this place; but we know that we are the wiser and the better now for it. We know that without it we could achieve neither a moral nor a business success. To some of us at least, the edu cation we have obtained here will be our only capital in beginning life and whatever of wealth and hon or we may hereafter win in the world, we shall be largely indebted to this school and its insi mt<rs for the means of success. Let us then ever remembeer our school. With affection and grati-. tude. We shall ever feel a noble pride in those who have ao wise ly afwi so generously placed these means of education, as we have them, in tbdvreach of all. To the ■chooU officei\of the present year and to our teaclifers we return our sincerest thanks for their hearty and continued interest in our wel fare. And more, fellow-scholars the class of this pear will soon separate, never again to be united in the schoolroom. May prosperity and happiness attend both teachers and scholars in their future career. And especially to you Mr. Farrow, in the name of the class whose representative I am so proud to be to you who have so ably instructed our class for the past three yearn, I bid you farewell with the hope your memory of us may be as pleas ant as ours shall always be of you. Whoa I waa awlgaad the task of trying to nee with thn mortal ay* la to the futar* of my dersoavilla, aanapt. I •tivory straadh af hair astoag her locks, and of eoam* aha had long, having devoted tho ymurs offer she matured to nrttled forty yearn, I immediately kmew th 4 Bt °PP^ school to It would take aausual raebiag af my dull brain to accomplish aa much., .While burning the midnight oil n few evenings Inter and from tho great mental strain I had goaa through with a week or more, I unconsciously fell fast asleep. This was the most profitable nap I think I ever have had—In two ways it was beneficial. It refreshed my muddled thoughts, and then a dream came to me which revealed clearly the entire future oT my home-town and claaa-maten. Since I dreamed so complete a prophecy, I felt that I could do no better than to tell to yon my wonderful vision. I was among the rocks and ravines of the Catskill Mountain, and it seemed to me I was some akin to Rip Van Winkle and being concerned in his long absence from home, I waa search ing for him, when all ,at once I heard a strange fluttering noise above me, and much to my surprise an airship was coming to the earth just above me, and when It landed who should I see step out :r. at among its wheels, cords, etc. at Mr. T. C. Farrow who taught ate years ago back in'tbe little vil- ’nge of Hendersonville. Mr. Far row’s voice was the means by which I recognised him. His slender form had gained at least . 200 pounds in flesh and he wore a stubby van Dyke and had an air about him similar to the blue- blooded Englishman, for he had been in Europe about 25 years. Here good forune came my way. He was on his way to sail over the Southern States again, as he had been away from America so long so I being alone, he suggested that 1 go with hint, and we would go straight to Hendersonville. On reaching the place where we thought it used to stand, much to our amazement we saw an electric city similar to New York, only N’ew York was a dilapidated place in comparison with Marvinburgh for when all these other miraculous changes were taking place the names had been changed. Mr. Far row’s airship was so out of date in the place that we did oot go down into the city, but remained la th* air above to view things. Ho numerous were the improvements f at even little electric trolley lines were run from pantries lu the dwelling houses, like cash boxes in a department store, to each bed room so the occupants could eat, sleep and be merry without so much extra exertion like we used to have in olden times. We both agreed that the only trouble with that invention was it should have been in use during the session when we had school In Hendersonville. While viewing this wonderfu. city we were k especially attracted by a handsome residence which was sur rounded by large porches on Guess Avenue, as we were wondering who occupied the place a tall lady'very erect and with an expression mold ed by responsibility on her face came out upon the lawn to speak to some'children who were noisy just outside her gate. Of course being interested In the place in gonera. we wanted to see who she was so starting the motor of our airship she heard the noise and looked up. who should I see but one of my old class-mates, Vera Marvin. Oh. I thought of all the fun, trials and tribulations we had gone through together while at school in the little town of Hendersonville. She knew me too, and Insisted that we come down to the ground and talk with her, we noticed a large sign board in front of the resideaee which read thin.—"Miss Marvins Sanitarium, for Huy Fever. Asthma and Tubeeiculoris—A cure guaran teed or money refunded.” Vera told me she had studied to be a trained nurse. She specialized on these dlstasea, and opened up her infirmary, V. e x ent through the building, which was perfectly equipped for her treatment* and every room contained a patient. She, of course could give us Information about Rena her aister, ao both of us being anxious to see all the girls again, left Vera to try and find Rena. She said Rena lived in a suburb town of the city called Wal- terboro—and directed us to -her place of business. We had no Double finding her establishment because it was one of the few Southern Skyscrapers. This place was a “Music Conservatory”, which Miss Marvin had founded and the curriculum had surpassed all others in America. Rena looked very much like she did when we used to go to school In Old Hen- come one of the moat noted musi- cians of our grand old continent. She talked with as a while and seemed as Jolly and light-hearted la her converaatloa as whea a girl of sixteen summers. •She had only been teaching ten yean, during which time she had built up her school, and she having a very lov able disposition was of course es teemed very highly by her iiupIlB aud patrons. While 1 was so taken up with hearing Rena's story to my utter astonishment I looked around and Mr. Farrow had left me, and ' 1 learned from a policeman near by that he had been searching for C. V. Eckhardt’s Restaurant to take one more old-time meal and had gotten lost and could not be found by anjone. I waited as long aa possible and finding my time grow ing short I decided to risk running the airship myself, and set out again alone 1 was sailling over the country of the State of Nebraska and being especially Impressed with one large estate with a very handsome res idence, I decided to go down and satisfy my cariosity about It. I landed just iu front of the mag nificent house which was a hand some gray stone structure sur rounded with piazzas and was ap parently a summer home. Every thing was quiet as it was about the noon-hour when I arrived, and I only saw an old negro butler standing at the front entrance, 1 begged permission from him to en ter. so seemingly having been re cognized by the lady of the house, she came down the front walk to meet me. Here I was more aston ish *d than ever before. She was F:i ie Marvin the charming mls- tr .-s of that mansion, 1 say Em mie Marvin because she was my Si ’ ool-mate, but since I saw her last she had married the wealthy Railroad President, Hon. James Le- Grand Fitzgerald. We were both delighted to meet again, and 1 took special pains to find out all about what she had done since we finished school in Hendersonville. She first told me about her devot ed husband and regretted so much that he was away on business that ,week.. She said they epent each isummer there on that plntaatlon, hut It looked more Ilk* a king's palace and court to me, than a farm. Their winter home she In formed me was in Tampa, Florida, and was much prettier than this one. She insisted that I stay for dinner, and would not hear to any excuse, so I stayed. The meal was*a delightful one and was served beautifully* by her train ed servants. She then offered to show me through her bouse, and aa all I had seen of it was so grand I wanted* to go all over It. We had gone through which had aken at least an hour, and when I thought of the time of day it was nearly dark. 1 had to start back toward Wal- terboro then to hunt for Mr. Far row, but unfortunately as I was attempting to ascend into the air i ran my airship Into a summer house In Emmie’s yard and fell completely out. As I struck the ground in my dream. I woke up and found mytelf lying prostrate on th* floor by the chair 1 had been sitting in. I bad fallen whllx asleep. When I cam* to myself and de cided that I had only been dream ing, I thought that I could not write' thy better prophecy than to ta'ce down my dream, for in it the future of my class had been com pletely unrolled and I saw ah of my claas-mates forty years hence. WILL. (MImn Emmie Marvin) We the class of 1911, of Hen dersonville High School being about to leave this sphere In .full pos session of a sound mind, memory, and understanding, «*o make and publish this our last will'’ and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by q- at any time heretofore made. And first we direct that our fun- r at services shall be conducted by ol friends and well wishers, the "h grade enjoining that said fun eral be carried out with all the pomp and dignity we know the occaaion will merit. / As to such estate as it baa pleas ed the fates of our own strong arms to give us, we do dispose of the same as follows: 11 To our honored board of Trustee we bequeath our best wishes for peaceful night rest during this sum mer after their constant mental strain for the past three years while UQrlng to constrwct a plan for •wr school hoeoe, whisk Is yet aa M Air Castle.’’ Te their credit also ws have a aaaibsr of pateat school dssks Us backless sad ssstless klad * psek sf ships left frees this wtn- tor’s large sapply of fire-wood, sad to each of you the everlasting hon or of once being a trustee of th* Headereonyllle High School. To our patient sad long forebear- lag patrons we have several dona tions to make. First, I wHJL mention the shaggy remains of several apple teee still utaudiog in our school yard then a number of Joints of stove pipe, a trash barrel, the piece of paper signed between some of you and our faculty, a goods box of excuse notes written to aave your children from a whipping, and various kinds of lunch boxes and papers, now scsittered on our premises. Next In the list of our favored friends we will remember Miss Ham llton, the faithful primary teacher in our school. According to her desire we will bestow to her all of the boys of that department, for innocent youths are her favorite companions to pass sway her leisuiC hours. For a second gift we wish to give her life-long possession of one cream colored horse and Its owner said horse beln named Fete HMd fourteen hands high. Fourth item is' one of the most in portant in this will. This heir Is i'«i: esteemed principle Prof. Thom as Verner Farrow. First and fore most we wish Mm to always pos se-a the fragments of s much used lo e iettet and etiquette book for Ms future refe*ences, and for less important gifts, I will name the following; A large pack of uncor- rccted examination papers, and un filled out school reports, :i rusty * liter bucket and dipper, a burnet. out wood beau*. »«-vtn. a empty chalk boxes, one linen d aster, once useti by Dr. Barron, and last but not least our best wishes *or ‘ a long and prosperous life. To Miss Howe cur music teacher we give and bequeath as a whole the two songs entitled, ”(’ome all ye Royal Students” snd “Mary land my Maryland”, on condition, to wit that she plays them over ouce dsily during her trsvels. 2nd. The remains of the physic apparatus which have caused us to spend so many moments-ef-- un easiness snd excitement, these consisting of an old pot, one old pendulum, one Buneen burner, es pecially useful In decorations. And again be bequstbed to her the greater part of the curiosity of the class which she Is to exercise con stantly. 2.' The fragments of a much worn heart to comfort her In old age. Last we give her the highest piece in the esteem ft our hearts. We must not forget the future teachers of our Alms-Mater so to them In memory of the class of 1911, we will gladly leave the ruins of the only school house with which our village ever was adorned, four empty chalk boxes, three scratched up blackboards, eight 1911 patent erasers made of white rags, a mix ture of goods boxes, chairs and desks to seat their pupils on. a bunch of cut, dried and sufficiently tried hiokory switches, a 14th cen tury school map, and the recommen datlon of our model class for their pupils to look over, for an inspira tion to learn all they can the easi est way they can before closing this •will I will take the liberty to bestow some Remaining personal property upon my class-mates. To Vera Marvin, one old bach elor with one eye and two teeth, s sandy mustache, pug uose, big hands snd all earthly possessions consisting of one old gray horse, blind in one eye and cant see so good out of the other and a very musical road-carl. To Rena Marvin, who is especial ly fond of rats, 1 wish to give sev eral old traps that have been i M-d to keep mice out of the pi ano these two years, also a roll t much worn floor matting recent g taken from the school house, and school chart which has belonged t > the Hendersonville school district eter since the flood, last iu the list of beneficiaries is Ruth Man In. To Ruth’s Cnarge I will leave the * wo • f. hoql house brooms, Al ready been used foul^years, a rax- or lacked hog which has been quite frequent visitor to our premises, snd a pair of large shoes. This leaves a record of the will of the class of Hendersonville High School In the year of 1911. Whereat _ «4e to the County Beard of __ cation for Collotoa County to ar dor aa election in Lodge tehee! District No. !• ea the question of voting for th* establishment of a High School end a petition preoeot- •d signed by oeo-thlrd of tho free holders and ono-thlrd of tho qaatt- fied electors la said district, pray ing said election ho ordered. It Is ordered under Section mt, of the Code of Civil Laws, 1992. that an election be held Thursday, June 22, 1911, at Lodge school house or other convenient place within said district, and that only thoep persons who return real or “* personal property for taxation, aud who exhibit their tax receipt* and registrstion certificates as required In general elections be allowed to vote at said election, each elector favoring th* proposed tax shall cast a ballot containing the words “For High School’’ printed or written thereon, and each eleector opposed said additional tax shall vote a bal lot conuinlng the words "Against , High School” printed or written thereon. Polls will be open st 8 o’clock, m. m., snd closed st 4 o’clock p. m. B. G. Thompson, L. J. Jones snd Frank Stsnley, trustees of said dis trict sre hereby appointed manag ers to cenduct ssld election. If the majority of the votes cast in said School District shall bo For High School” snd not Against High School” the High School shall be established. $ Within ten days after the elec tion, the shove named managers shall report to this Board the re sult of the election and furnish them with the poll list snd ballot box snd all papers appertaining thereto. H. W. BLACK, SR.. W. W. 8.MOAK, J. RICE OODLEY, Co. Bd. Education Colleton Co. Walterboro, 8. C. June 10, 1911. NOTICE OK ADDITIONAL TAX . ELECTION. Work Will Soon Start, after you take Dr. King's New Life Pills, and you’ll quickly enjoy their fine results. Constipation snd In digestion vanish snd fine appetite returns. .They regulate stomach liter and bowel# and impart new ■trength and energy to the whole system. Try thgm. Only 25c. at Jao. M. Kleins. THE CLKMHON AGRICULTURAL 0 COLLEGE Enrollment Over 700—Value of Property Over a Million and •- (Juartee—Ninety Teachers and t Ff fleer*. Seven full four yeeiw courses, in Agriculture, Engineering, etc. Cost per session of nine months, including all fees, board, heat, light. .auniir)i, and necessary uniform— $121.87. Students who are financially able pay 840.00 tuition additional. * AIOLAIIMHIP AND ENTRANCE -*• EXAMINATIONS The College ^maintains 124 Agricul tural Scholarships, and 43 Textile Scholarships worth each $400 and free tuition. l Students who have atten'J.er’. Cleruson College or any other Col lege or Lniverslty, are not eligible for tho scholarships unieax there are no oth« r eligl’de applicnV*) *• Scholarship and entrance examlnn- t1«*n* will he held at the County Sent* July 14th, 9 A. M. Next Herndon Opens. SEPT. IS, 1911. Write AT ONCE to W. M. Riggs, President Clemson College, S. C., for catalogue, scholarship blanks, etc. If you delay you may be crowd- fd ont. 6-14-M. a 'St ' ~ The woman of today who haa good health, good temper. good sense, bright eyes and a lovely com plexion, ..the result of correct living and good digestion, win* the adr mlratlon of the world. If your di gestion la faulty Chambarlata'* Stomech and Liver Tablets will cor rect it. For sale by all dcalcn. Whereas application has been made to the C-ounty Board of Edu cation for Colleton County to or der an election in Lodge School District No. 2o on the question of voting an additional tax levy of 4 mills in said District, and a petition presented signed by one-third of the free holders and one-third of the qualified electors In ssld Dls-... trivet, praying ssld election be or dered. It Is ordered under Seectlon 1201, of Cio Code of Civil Law*, it) that an election be held Thursday, June 22, 1911 at Lodge School House or other convenient place within said district, and that only those persons who return real or personal property for taxation, and ‘ who exhibit their tax receipts and registration certificates aa required In general election* be allowed to vote at said election, each elector favoring th* proposed tax shall east a ballot containing the words “For Additional Tax” printed or written thereon, aad each elector oppoeei to ■aid additional tax shall vote o bal lot containing the words “Agalnat Additional Tax*' printed or written thereon. Polls will be opeened at t o'clock a. m.. and cloeed at 4 o’clock p. m. B. O. Thompson, L. J. Jones and Frank Stanley, trustees of said District are appointed managers to conduct said election. If the majority of the votes cast ■> In said School District shall be “For Additional Tax" and not “Against Additional Tax,” the ad ditional tax nhall be levied. Within ten days after the elec tion, the above named managers shall report to This Board the ro- suit of the election and furnish them with the poll list, the ballot box and all papers appertaining thereto. H W. BLACK, SR., W. W. 8MOAK. J. RICE OODLEY, Co. Bd. Education ColleU hValterboro, 8. C. June 10, 12