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VOL. XXXVI.
GATES TO HEAD
BREWTONPARKER
Will Assume Duties June 1
—Formerly Connected
With Institute.
At a recent meeting of the
Board of Trustees of The Brew
ton-Parker Institute Prof. Albert
M. Gates of Jeffersonville was'
chosen president of the institu
tion, and he will assume his du
ties June first.
No movement in the affairs of
the school in several years has
caused more favorable comment
than the election of Prof. Gates,
and his coming will be looked
forward to with keen interest or
the part of those concerned in
the welfare of the school.
The Brewton-Parker- Institute,
then known as The Union Bap
tist Institute, was opened in the
fall of 1905, with Prof. Gates as
vice-president, a position he filled
with credit for practically seven
years. During his last years’
connection with the school the:
t
duties of president devolved up
on him on account of the illness
of Dr. J. C. Brewton, the presi
dent. Throughout his connec-1
tion with the school Prof. Gates
was a most potential factor in the
development of the institution,
and his retirement was indeed a
blow to the better interests of
the school.
Leaving The Brewton-Parker,
Prof. Gates returned to Jeffer
sonville, his native town, where
he successfully conducted the
public school of that city for a
time. Later he was elected su- ,
perintendent of public schools of
Twiggs county, and under his
administration the public schools
of his native county were elevated
to-a higher standard.
While he has continued a rela
tion, either direct or indirect,
with the educational affairs of
his county, since leaving Mt.
Vernon, he has successfully con
ducted his farming interests in
Twiggs county, besides his inter
ests in Jeffersonville, where he
still owns the Chero-Cola. ottling
Works.
Prof. Gates and family will
occupy the girls dormio r Dur
ing the vacation period he will
be actively engaged in s.curing
enrollment for the fail teen, and
doubtless the term will o - wi
a greater enrollment ti . h
been enioyed by the sc'
many years. In fact, the
during the connection of Prof.
Gates, had a greater no: . of
pupils in attendance than it haa
actual capacity for, attesting the
popularity of its manag rm nt.
The faculty will be chosen la- j
ter, and every prepar of n will i
be made for a promising f; ;i \
opening. The return of -Prof.
Gates and family, Mrs. Gat -s
herself having been a furmer
member of the faculty, will bring
to the school a force and influence
well calculated to place The
Brewton-Parker absolutely at the
head of the list of schools of it*
class in Georgia, and the borer)
pf trustees is to be co- gr ulat c!
pn the choice of Prof. Gates a
head of the institution.
He is a man of pleasing perso
nality, and yet a disciph r •
without equal. He is amo r suc
cessful educator, with to ex
perience, and has agra.-; on the
problems of education d \\->i . en
joyed by but few men in the
state, and under his manage
ment the future of the school is
very bright.
Mr. Gates and family will be
warmly welcomed on their return,
and as the official head of The
Brewton-Parker Institute, he will
have the co-operation of the peo
ple of this entire section of the
state.
Mmhptmrs ffflnttitnr.
Mr. McArthur I
Vice-President
At a meeting of the board of j
directors in the Kimball house in
Atlanta Tuesday morning, J. E.
Conwell of Lavonia was elected
president of the Georgia Co-ope
rative Cotton Growers’ Associa
tion. W. A. Reeves of LaGrange
and W. T. McArthur, Sr., of Mc
. Gregor were named vice presi-;
dents; Claude Eubanks, secre- :
tary. J. C. Turner of Jefferson
and James W. Morton of Athens
were elected to the executive
committee, on which the presi
dent and two vice presidents will
serve as ex-officio members.
Thus Montgomery county is
honored in the selection of Mr.
McArthur as one of the officers
of the state organization.
The nominating committee was
composed of A. M. Wilkins of
Comer; James W. Morton, Ath
ens; T. J. Thornton, Hartwell;
W. A. Shiver, Cairo and Ben Ba
ker, Ellenton.
A permanent working charter
was drafted and a permanent
I board of directors was named at
the Monday session of the organi
zation committee of the associa
: tion.
The twenty-three members of
the organization committee were
all present, and represented more !
than 13,000 Georgia cotton farm- j
ers who have pledged 253,000;
bales under the co-operative plan, j
The committee meeting closed
Tuesday it noon. Chas. S. Bar
rett presided and Aaron Sapiro
of San Francisco, author ot the
cotton growers’ co-operative idea,
was present assisting with or-1
• ganization details.
Joseph G. Woodruff of Cuth-1
bert was appointed to the direc-1
torate by Dr. A. M. Soule, presi
dent of the State College of Ag
riculture. A. M. Wilkins of Co
mer was named by L. B. Jackson,
director of the state bureau of
markets; and J. E. Conwell of*
Lavonia was named by J. J. !
Brown, state commissioner of i
agriculture. These three men, '
under the by-laws, will represent I
the state at large on the board of
directors, and were therefore ap
pointees.
Daily Hog Quotation
System is Suggested.
Washington, May 16., (Macon
Telegraph Bureau.)—A system
of daily quotations on the prices
being paid for various grades of
hogs at the different prominent
markets of the United States was
suggested to Secretary Wallace,
of the Department of Agricul
ture, today to Senator Harris, of
Georgia. The secretary said the 1
| matter w'ould be investigated
jimmediately by the Bureau of,
Markets, which already has an
elaborate system of collecting
quotations for various commodi-j
ties over the country.
Senator Harris said a recent
visit by an agent of the Bureau I
of Markets disclosed that hogs j
were selling for twice as much in
Ohio and Kansas as in Georgia,
i Under the plans suggested by
Senator Harris, the differences
in grades' would be made public
daily with the quotations in order j
to give the latest information on
the prices being paid by the I
meat packers. Senator Harris!
contends that Qeorgia peanut-fed
hogs have been discriminated
against by the meat packers,
Recital by Students
of Special Departments.
On Friday evening, May 17th,
■ beginning at 8:30 o’clock students
of the special departments at
• Brewton-Parker Institute will
1 give a recital.
The program will not be long
: but will begin promptly. Every
(is cordially invited.
MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. MAY. 18, 1922.
SUCCESSFUL S. S. INSTITUTE
j TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
The Mcßae District Sunday School Institute, held at the Mt.
Vernon Methodist church Monday and Tuesday, was a most suc
cessful effort on the part of the church and Sunday School interests
to promote the cause in the district. The program as rendered
was filled,with practical features, calculated to be of lasting benefit
to all phases of Sabbath school work, evidently planned for results
and not effusion or display. Many who have witnessed such meet
ings pronounce it far-reaching in its effect on the church and Sab
bath schools of this entire section.
There were enrolled 225 delegates, representing the various
; schools of the district, and each session was well attended, and at
no time during the exercises did the interest lag. The visitors,
many of whom came from a distance, were cared for in the homes
of Mt, Vernon and Ailey. At noon each day dinner was served on
the grounds in front of the church, and this feature seems to have
been enjoyed by all. The entertainment committee from the two
towns is very appreciative of the response on the part of the peo
ple for the manner in which the visitors were cared for, and the
delight of the visitors was reflected in a resolution adopted by a
1 rising vote just before adjournment yesterday afternoon.
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The program was published in full two weeks in advance of
; the meeting, and a detailed reference to its various features is un
necessary; however, in order to show the scope of the work, and
the thorough manner in which the subject of Sabbath school work
was entered into, reference may be made to the visit of Dr. G E.
Rosser, chair of Bible and sacred literature, Wesleyan College, Ma-,
con. His subject Tuesday evening was “The Powerfhl Word” and
for Wednesday morning he spoke on on “The Teacher's Parable.”
His discourses were well received and brought forth praise from
all who heard him. For twelve years he has taught in Wesleyan,
and his expressions were from a thorough scholar.
Rev. S. C. Oliff. pastor of the Methodist church at Quitman,
delivered the principal address at the opening session Tuesday
morning. Rev. H. C. Jones of Blakely spoke on “Preventing Leak
, a£e in the Intermediate and Senior Department.”
The exercises yesterday morning were made unusually interest
esting by an address by Rev. M. A. Shaw of Graymont on “Why
Missions in the Sunday School?” and “The Relation Between Home
and the Sunday School,” by Mrs. J. S. Clark of Helena. In the
afternoon Mr. Geo. S. Rountree of Vidalia delivered a stirring talk
on “How to Make a School Go.”
There were more than two dozen speakers on the program, and
each was well prepared for the part assigned. Rev. I. L. Llewellyn
of Helena presided. Other officers were re-elected as follows:
Rev. J. D. Smith, South Georgia College, Secretary.
Mrs. J. A. Harrell, Eastman —Elementary Superintendent.
Rev. H. L. Pearson. Hazlehurst —Int.-Sen. Supt.
Mr. A. W. Pullen, Mcßae—Young People-Adult Supt.
Rev. C. G. Earnest, Baxley —Missionaay Superintendent.
Rev. J. D. Smith. Mcßae —Teacher Training Superintendent.
The pastor, Rev. L. E. Brady, and the congregations of the
Mt. Vernon circuit, and the towns of Ailey and Mt. Vernon,
are delighted to have had the opportunity of entertaining the dis
trict institute, an organization rarely so well cared for by towns of
such size. It. was a pronounced success from every standpoint.
Second B. Y. P. U. Institute to be
j Held at Tarry town May 25, 26.
THURSDAY EVENING.
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Presiding Officer—Mr. J. J. Atkins.
8:00 Inspirational Music—Mr. Claud Phillips.
; 8:15 Devotional—Rev. C. E. McDaniel, Mt. Vernon.
8:30 Words of Welcome—Mr. M. E. Burns, Tarrytown.
Response to Words of Welcome—Rev. J. T. B. Anderson, Vidalia.
'8:45 What the B. Y. P. U. will do for the young people —Mr. M.
Brice, Douglas.
8:55 Tithing—Mr. Weyman Gunter, Vidalia.
9:15 Meditation: Make the most of my life work—Rev. Levi Phil
lips, Vidalia.
Appointment of Committees.
SUNRISE SERVICE
6:30 Consecration—Rev. C. E. McDaniel, Mt. Vernon.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Presiding Officer—Mr, J. J. Atkins.
9:00 Inspirational Music —Mr. Claud Phillips, Vidalia.
9:15 Devotional: Present your bodies a living sacrifice—Rev. J.
T. B. Anderson, Vidalia.
9:30 Reports from Vice Presidents.
10:00 What the B. Y, P. U. will mean to your life Miss Louella
Hudson, Vidalia.
10:15 Reports from B. Y. P. U.’s
11:05 Special Music—Vidalia Male Quartet.
11:10 What an Associational B. Y. P. U. means—Mr. H. L. Batts,
Atlanta.
11:40 The Divine call to service —Dr. J. C. Brewton, Mt. Vernon.
12:30 Adjourn for dinner.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Presiding Officer —Mr. J. J, Atkins
1:45 Inspirational Music —Mr. Claud Phillips, Vidalia.
2:00 Devotional: lam crucified with Christ—Mrs. A. B. Bonsteel,
Mt. Vernon.
2:15 Our Juniors—Miss Julia Meadows, Vidalia
12:45 Business.
3:00 Special Music: Solo—Mr. Thomas Armour, Vidalia
3:05 A young Christian in service—Mias Armie C. Tanner, San-
Sandersviiie.
' 8:30 Personal soul-winning—Miss Adine Stanford, Ailey.
3:45 Worldly pleasures vs B. Y. P. U. Mrs. E. B. Giles, Vidalia
4:00 The young life a full life—Mr. J. J. Atkins, Oak Park.
4:15 Song; 1 Give My Life for Thee—Congregation.
4:20 Closing address—Rev. A. D. Woodle, Lyons.
Installing New Officers.
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Residence for Sale.
My residence, located in west
ern part of Mt. Vernon, on high
way. Desirable location. Low
figure. See at once
H. L. Wilt,
32tf Mt. Vernon.
Full line fresh standard field
and garden seeds. None better
, than line. Get them now.
Oeenee pharmacy, Mt. Vernon.
'
666 iB a perscription for Colds,
Fever and Lagrippe. It is the
most speedy remedy we know. 1
Married Last
Sunday Eve.
Sunday afternoon in Ailey, just
before the services at the Bap- j
tist church, Mr. J. B. Brown of:
Uvaldaand Miss Alleen Mcßae!
of Mt. Vernon were married, Dr. j
J. C Brewton officiating
This is the culmination of a
friendship which has extended 1
over a period of several years j
For five years Mr. Brown has j
been cashier of The Commercial
Bank at Uvalda He is a native
of Boston, Ga., and his qualities
as a business man and desirable
citizen commend him to a large \
circle of friends
As Miss Mcßae the bride has
enjoyed the friendship and ad
miration of a large circle of
i friends She is the daughter of
: Mrs. Missouri Mcßae of this
'place, and for the past two years,
prior to January, she was an
assistant in the Mt Vernon Bank
They will reside in Mt. Vernon ;
for the present, but will doubt
less later move to Uvalda.
Georgia Peaches Are
Bringing Good Price.
Macon, Ga., May 16.—This
week will be a busy one in the
peach belt. It is expected that
between fifty and seventy-five
cars of peaches will move out of
the Byron, Murshallville and
Fort Valley district this week,
according to railroad officials
here. A carload of the early va
riety left Byron Tuesday morn
ing for eastern markets.
If the weather continues warm
like it has been for the past two
weeks, the fruit will ripen fast,
it is said. Peach buyers state
that about seventy-five per cent,
of the 1922 crop has already been
sold to fruit concerns. The
peaches are being shipped to dif
ferent points east and west
and are bringing good prices.
The bulk of the early crop will
be marketed within the next
week. There are not as many
peaches this year as last, but the
quality this year over-balances
this. The growers are more
than pleased over the outlook
and feel that they will market
their crop this year for a good
price.
LOCALS.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McQueen
of Waycross have been visiting
relatives in Ml. Vernon this
week. En route home they will
stop over for a few days with
relatives in Reidsville.
Mrs. Lola Morrison left Sunday
for Fitzgerald, where her daugh
ter, Mrs. B. M. Fussell, of Ocilla,
is critically ill in a sanitarium.
Mr. C. A. Mason, who has been
in the Vidalia Hospital for the
past ten days, is improving as
the result of an operation, and!
hopes to return home the latter
part of the week.
Col. J. Wade Johnson and fami
ly spent last Sabbath with rela
tives in Eastman.
Mrs. I. V. Pittman, who has
managed the Mt. Vernon Hotel
the past year, has assumed charge
of the Jackson Hotel, Vidalia.
The Mt. Vernon Hotel is now un
der the management of Mrs.
Lola Morrison.
Mrs. W, (l Mcßae and daugh
i ter, MUs Dorcas Mcßae, will
; leave tomorrow for Nacoochee,
Ga., where they will attend the
commencement exercises of the
Nacuochee Institute,
Misses Clara Bright and Henri
i lee Gross have returned to their
home in Alamo, after a visit
i with Miss Theodosia Geiger.
J COMMENCEMENT
BEGINS MAY 26
Elaborate Program to Mark
Close Successful Term
Big School.
The commencement of The
Brewton-Parker Institute will be
gin on Friday night of next week,
andclo9eon Monday night, the
| 29th; though the last evening of
I the commencement season will be
the meeting and banquet of the
Alumni ae Association on Tues
day evening, the 30th.
Friday morning, the 26th, the
trustees are to hold their meet
ing, beginning at 10 o’clock.
That evening at 8:30, there will
be contests in music and expres
sion, the contestants represent
ing the two literary societies.
Saturday night, the 27th, is
the occasion of the annual cham
pion debate between the two
societies. Messrs. Truman Stubbs
and Lavoisia Kent arft the Damon
speakers; while Messrs. Otis
Johns and J. Wade Johnson, Jr.,
are to be the Pythian representa
tives. The subject selected is,
‘ ‘Resolved, That Character Should
be the Basis of an Education.”
The commencement sermon is
to be preached in the 8.-P. I.
auditorium Sunday morning at
111 o’clock. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend. Thereshould
be a large gathering in attend
ance at this service.
On Monday morning at 10:30
the Senior Class exercises are to
be held at the school auditorium.
The graduating exercises and
literary address are scheduled
for Monday evening the 29th, at
8:30 o’clock. There are seven
teen members of the present
senior class. They are as follows:
Misses Willie Carelock, Eugenia
Dutton, Alvah and Vivian Hel
mey, Gladys Hughes, Geneva
and Nellie Long, Goldie Mcßae
and Messrs. Aubrin Hogan, Otis
Johns, Lavoisia Kent, Baxton
Morris, C. E. McDaniel, Fred
McSwain, Lee Rivers, Ernest
Stanford, and Frank Williams.
Mr. Julian Peterson, president
of the Alumni-ae Association, to
gether with the other officers has
issued invitations to the banquet
for Tuesday night and this will,
as an occasion of profit and pleas
ure, close the commencement
season.
Porto Rica Potato
Plants.
I am prepared to supply the
public with Porto Rica Potato
Plants at the following prices:
1000, $1.50; 5000, $1.25 per
thousand; 10,000 at SI.OO per
thousand. F. O. B. Mt. Vernon.
Immediate delivery, See or write
J. A. Stacy,
5-18 ts Mt. Vernon, Oh.
Notice—Lost Notes.
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This is to forewarn the public
| against trading for four certain
farm rent notes, given during
the latter part of April or early
part of May, 1922, by the follow
' ing parties for the amounts stat
ed, and due September 1, 1922;
Henry Hicks, $200.00
Will Kirby, $150.00
Gilford Coggins, SIOO.OO
Joe Brown, #200.00
Said notes payable to the under
signed and not transferred,
neither are they endorsed by me.
Finder of said papers will please
; return to me*
W. C. McCrimmon,
Mt. Vernon, Ga.
For Sale.
Desirable dwelling in Mt. Ver
-1 non, for sale or rent. Also farm
near Mt. Vernon depot. Write
T. H. Cockfield,
3922 Vidalia.
NO. 3.