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I Y V \ Thursday, May 24, 1928 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, South Carolina Page Number Two Washington High School News i JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. On Saturday evening. May 12, the juniors entertained the seniors with a reception at the school building. Inunediately upon entering, the guests found the tally cards suspend ed on string^ from the ceiling and each one was told to find his or her card. In the main hall, too, was the punch bowl with Mesdames. Eckard and Bennett presiding during the entire evening. 'Sfifben the first bell rang, every one assembled in the auditorium and as Miss Lyon called the class rolls, each member of the junior and senior classes introduced his or her guest. There were eight proms, each lasting eight minutes. When the bell for the end of the last prom rang, everyone was invited upstairs to the agriculture room which was used as a banquet hall. It was converted into a kind of fairy land by decora tions i n the colors of both the jun ior and senior classes—blue, gold and white. Vases of yellow and white roses, the class flowers, were used on the two long tables. There was a single place card for each couple. Yellow paper napkins were used. White block cream with a pink “28” in it was served with cake and mints of the same colors. Mesdames. Ryan and Bussey looked after the cutting of the cream, etc, and the ninth grade girls served as wait resses. During the evening the following toasts were given: Watcs Keller, president of the junidr class, welcomed the guests with these words: “Greetings and a most hearty wel come to you all! Especially do we greet our honored guests, the seniors of 28. We are glad to have you here tonight though the event prompts the memory that your happy days with us are numbered. We shall miss you greatly because each and everyone of you have been an exam ple, a guiding light which we have striven to follow. We know Wash ington will miss you from her fav ored number but that the world will be greater and better when you shall have begun your pilgrimage along her highways. May ycu as you pass each milestone leave something that will make someone happier and bet ter as you have done during your short stay with us. We, the seniors of 29, are going to work harder and more conscientious ly ttf carry onward and upward the standard which you have set before us and pray God that We may not let it fall. So here’s to you, seniors, may a boundless success be yours, and may we say to you all again, welcome!” To this Helen Harvley, president of the senior class respdnded: “Juniors, it is you who have made this pleasant occasion possible and it is to you we extend our hearty thanks and appreciation. Though the occasion brings the thoughts that our sojourn with you along the high way in search of knowledge is rap idly coming to a close we feel that we love you more and are closer to you than ever before. We know that you will carry the standard higher and better than we have, though we have tried to do our best. Juniors, now the seniors of 29, in behalf of the parting class, I thank you and bid you Bon voyage i n yout last long search of that boundless and never ending gift called knowl edge.” Addie Lee Cartledge gave the fol ic wing toast to the school: “School! what a thrill of joy, what a chill of fear that word carries with it. There are times in the life of every' student whe n he feels that school is the most dreadful term ir his whole vocabulary—times when he feels that even ditching would be a more desirable occupation than go ing to school; times when he would give half his kingdom to cast his detested school books into the flames and turn his back forever upon all that smacks Cf study. But this mood, we are proud to say, does not prevail so generally as does the opposite mood—the feeling of love and gratitude for all that per tains to schck)! life. To get the full significance of this latter attitude we must fully understand the mean ing of the word “school.” The greatest aim of our school is to develop the highest possible moral character i n the youth of today. It is a training school that teaches us to be clean in thought, word and deed; that teaches us to be able to judge right from wrong and to stand firmly for the right; that teaches us how to get the biggest kick out cf living because it teaches us how to work willingly and efficiently and how to spend our leisure hours in wholesome recreation. In short, a real schocfl develops us physically, spiritually and morally as well as mentally and Washington High is a real school. Within its doors and on its campus we have experienced many triumphs and perhaps a few knocks that individually we felt were disasters. But here we have lived and here we have learned; and now we, especially those of us who are soon to> bid” farewell to Washington, realize that we owe much to our school and to those who have made it possible. And so, dear old Wash ington, to thee we give praise, hon or and glory and pledge our undying love and loyalty. May you continue to grow and to mold the plastic clay of young minds into Christian char acters whose influence will be a liv ing monument to Washington Con solidated High School.” Ethel McDaniel toasted the faculty with these words: “It isn’t often that we pupils feel free to tell the faculty just what we think of them—just hdw much or how little we appreciate their effort" to make us work. But this is one of thosfc few times and I have the priv ilege to speak for all those prese. t Yes, we want to toast our faculty. Sometimes we feel as though we would l.ke to “toast” em and “roast” em in an oven over a good hot fire until they’re parched godd and brown. But we are not always in this mood and in our saner moments we sec life from the right angle and then we see our faculty from a dif ferent light. We recognize our teachers as friends who know what is best for us and who are always trying to lead us away from that in tellectual darkness in which ignor ance is bliss. And s 0 dear teachers, here’s to you! May we forget the bitter thoughts that we had when you gave us “D’s” instead of “A’s” and may we somehow prove that deep down in our hearts we love you and sincerely appreciate your efforts in our behalf. May we live lives that are worthy testimonies of your character and your teaching.” Mr. Mayer responded to this in his own individual manner closing with an Original poem expressing his devotion to Washington High. 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At the close of the evening the juniors sang their farewell song to the tune of “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” and the words were: “High School Days are soon beyond recall, And on your path the shadows swift ly fall; Out of our dreams that rise in mystic throng Sad in our hearts we weave a fare well song. Though the time has come when our pathways part, Even will hold your memory in our heart Chorus Here’s a song, dear seniors, As we say goodbye, And our hearts grow sadder As the time draws nigh; As the years roll onward V. d ycu reach your aim, Don’t forget, dear seniors, Our love’s the same, Our love’s still the same.” In response the seniors sang tc the tune of “The Sweetest Story Ever Told”: “Tell us you’ll remember, Tell us softly that you love us yet. As we, sco n to leave you Promise you we won’t forget, Juniors, we will cherish This mystic magic memory in our heart; Juniors, we’ll love you always, Though soon the time must come When we must part.” RUTH CARTLEDGE, SALLIE MAE McDANIEL. Kill Germ Laden Flies —and keep them away. Bee Brandi nsect Pow der or Liquid kills Flies, Ants, Roaches, Poultry Lice, Mosquitoes, Fleas, Bed Bugs, and other in sects. Won’t spot or stain. Use powder on plants and pets. fVrite us for FREE -insect booklet. If dealer can’t supply, we will ship by parcol post at prices named. McCORMICK tc, CO., Baltimore, Md. BEE BRAND Powder Liquid 10c 9 25c 50c 9 75c 50c 9 $1.00 $1.25 30c (Spree Gum) 35c Bee Brand a INSECT POVDER IM OR iiaum ® Send Us Your Orders For Job Printing PIANO RECITAL By Pupils Of The Washington Consolidated High School Evelyn Bobo, Teacher Friday Evening at 8:30 May 18, 1928 High School Auditorium Just A Bunch of Flowers George L. Spaulding Mildred Blackwell Humpty Dumpty John M. Wiliams Daisy Parks Good Humor Paul Leduc Claire Rich A Reading “Johnnie’s Pa” Glenn Self Jack And Jill ____ John M. Williams Lena Parks Dollies Dream George L. Spaulding Eunice Stone Daisy Chains __ George L. Sapulding Blanche McDaniel Duct—In The Attic George L. Spaulding Juliaette McDaniel and Georgia Ella McDaniel Song Of The Pines Mildred Adair Glenn Self Singns Of Spring Daniel Rowe Lois Stone The Big Bass Singer __ Walter Rolfe Grace Sims Duet—Flying Doves — Carl Heins Lake Middleton, Blanche Middleton Happy Farmer Schumann Georgia Ella McDaniel Happy And Gay C. C. Crammond Uncle Remus G. A. Grant—Schaefer Blanche Middleton Sylvan Ripples Walter Rolfe Juliaette McDaniel Duet—Menuet In G. Beethoven Helen Harvley, Annelle Edmunds In Vacation Pauline Story Cabin Dance William Baines Josephine Parks A Dance In The Village _ C. W\ Kern Mary Frances Drennan Softly And Sweetly Bert R. Anthony Ripples Paul Lawton Nellie Williams A Reading— “Don’t You Think So Bill.” Josephine Parks Memories Of Spring Bert R. Anthony Alice Bunch Twilight Song Frederick N. Shackley Annelle Edmunds Duet—Good Night Franz Bendel Ethel McDaniel, Lake Middleton Twilight On The River Ludwig Renk Cheerfulness Daniel Rowe Helen Harvley Mavis Waltz Glenn W. Ashley Ethel McDaniel Cathedral Echoes -- Edward M. Read Lake Middleton Duet—^Up-To-Date March Adam Geibel Lake Middleton and Miss Bobo Tableau Scene _ A Bachelor’s Dream The Music Pupils Miss Bobo and her piano students are to be congratulated upon the success with which they gave the above program last Friday evening. The skill in interpretation of selec tions and the mastery of technique shown by each pupil was clearly the result of careful training and pat ient practice. Even the tiny tots had the appearance of “budding musi cians.” Most of these pupils have studied piano only one session, or less, and none longer than two ses sions. The tableau scene was wry pretty. Just before the curtain was drawn, the music pupils sang “Love’s Old Sweet Song”. Miss Robinson ap peared dn the stage first and recited IINDEBTJKINC SEHVIGE We are prepared to render, on short notice and at very moderate prices, up-to-date undertaking service in or out of town and county. Embalming on short notice and at reasonable price. Free ambulance service in town or county. Call or see G. P. or G. H. McCain or J. B. Smith a r rum Undertaker, McCormick, S. C. PHONE NO. 77. Look After Your Subscription Now The best served drink in the world A 8 million a day Served ice-cold in its own bottle, the Coca-Cola bottle you can identify even in the dark. * r Every bottle is sterilized, insuring purity and w’hole- someness. Greenwood Coca-Cola Bottling Company •i-s IT HAD TO BE GOOD TO GET WHERE IT IS Riley’s “Old Sweetheart of Mine” and while she spoke of W. P. Parks, Jr., as the old bachelor, enjoyed his pipe and paper for a few moments then fell asleep and dreamed of the girls be had known in his youth. The characters of his dreams were represented in pantomime by the music pupils while off stage, Misses Lyon and Norris, accompanied by Miss Bdbo at the piano, sang songs appropriate for each. The characters, the girls acting the part and the song sang for each are as follows: Blanche McDaniel stood at one side of the stage and introduced each character. 1 Schoc! Girl—Mildred Blackwell —^“School Days.” 2. Sweet Sixteen—Nellie Wlilliams —“Down by The Old Mill Stream.” 3. Sweet Girl Graduate—Blanche Middleton—“Sometime.” 4. Athletic Girl—Grace Simms— “Let The Rest of The World Go By { ”, 5. Surf Girl—Alice Bunch—“Beau tiful Ohio.” 6. Widow—Mary F. Drennan— “Memories.” 7. Red Cross Nurse—^Annelle Ed munds—“The Rose cf No Man’s Land.” 8. Old Fashioned Girl—Helen Harvley—“The Old Fashioned Gard en.” 9. Flapper—Juliaette McDaniel— “Melancholy Baby.” j 10. Bride—Ethel McDaniel—Wed ding March, from Lorhengrin. CHAPEL PROGRAM. Monday—“Growing Smiles,” a reading by Mammie Reva Uussey. “Smiles,” a song by all pir'i’.s of Mrs. Roundtree’s room. Tuesday—“Carelessness,” a lead ing by Dorctthy Osborne. Wednesday—“The Great Parade,” a reading by Joyce Bridges. Thursday—Three stories well told by first grade pupils: “Johnny Cake”—Edith Robertson. “The Hen Who Went to High Dover”—Eliza beth Osborne. “The Lambkin”— Eunice McDaniel. Are you through as.a manufacturer- or,were you fully protected? WHEN fire sweeps through a factory destroying material, equip ment and buildings, there is always that all-important question, “was it fully insur ed?” No insurance or partial insurance may mean that the owner’s career as a manufac turer is finished. 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