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VOL. XXXVI PRAISE SERVICES OF PRRE. L. S. BARRETT STUDENT BODY OF BREWTON PARKER INSTITUTE ADOPT RESOLUTIONS SHOWING AP * PRECIATION OF PRESIDENT. + .. We, the committee selected to draw up resolutions expressing apprecia tion of the student body of Brewton- Parker Institute for the services ren dered to them by Prof. L. S. Barrett, retiring president of the Institute, do hereby submit the following: Whereas, the presidency of Brew ton-Parker Institute has been filled by Prof. L. S. Barrett for the past three years, and whereas, during that entire period he has been consistently and actively working for the interest and welfare of said Insttute; And whereas, we firmly believe and his efforts demonstrate that his sole aim and purpose during his term as president has been to strengthen and develop the institution, to inculcate each student with the essential prin ciples of a high moral and religious life, and to embed in the soul of each the fundamentals of a good citizen and a noble character. Whereas, he has devoted his time to the interest of the school and wel fare of the individual students and has been constantly engaged in that work which tends toward the Chris tian education of the student, the up building of the school, the higher so cial development of the community, and the progress and happiness of mankind; Whereas, we realize that economic conditions having been extremely bad during his entire term as president of said 'institution and on account of general adverse circumstances, he has been unable to fulfill his desires, ac complish his aims, and produce the results for which he has so fervently worked; and Whereas, he has, during his term as president of said institution, been of invaluable aid to the entire student body of said institution, his advice and admonitions being a vast source of aid to all who heeded his warnings and his influence being always wholesome, therefore, \ Be it resolved: That we, the pres ent student body of Brewton-Parker Institute, do hereby extend to him our deepest appreciation for the great interest he has constantly taken in the general welfare of the whole stu dent body and the personal welfare of each individual, for his untiring ef forts in' attempting to equip us with the essentials of a true education and necessary arms with which to fight the battle of life, and for the zeal he has displayed in all school work, and we do hereby tender our most grate ful thanks for the influence for good he has been among us, for the advice and aid which he has always readily given, and for imparting to us his theories and ideals of life wher-by we have been enabled to more clearly see our duty and have been inspired to perform that duty and more firmly pursue the course that is right. Respectfully submitted, c. e. McDaniel, chm. TRUMAN STUBBS, HOWARD ENNIS. We, the student body of Brew ton-. Parker Institute, in assembly, after considering the above resolutions, do hereby adopt the same and order that one copy of them be presented to Prof. L. S. Barrett, one copy be pre sented to the Board of Trustees, with the request that it be read before them at their next meeting and be spread upon the minutes of that meet ing, and that these resolutions be pub lished in the next issue of the Mont gomery Monitor. This the 25th nay of May, 1922. I HOLD ANNIVERSARY OCCASION MT. VERNON AUXILIARY The ladies auxiliary of the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. C. Mcßae. A! members are urged to be present. On this occasion will be celebrated the tenth anniversary of the organi zation of the society and the event will .be made one of pleasure and of profit. uttje ifunttijnmmf iflmutm. CLIFFORD *ll HER IN MCE FOR GOVERNOR MONROE MAN ANNOUNCES HE WILL OPPOSE HARDWICK—TO ANNOUNCE PLATFORM LATER WILL CANVASS STATE. * Atlanta.—Hon. Clifford Walker of Monroe, former attorney general has cast his political sombrero into the arena and is rearing to go. In a message sent out from his home town, Monroe, Mr. Walker says he has decided definitely to became a candidate for the Democratic nomi nation for governor of Georgia, in the primary to be held in September. His platform, he says, will be given to the pubilc at an early date, and in that he will define his position on the several matters of public importance in which the people of the state are at this time vitally interested. He will, he says, maintain his headquar ters in Monroe for the present at least, and that it is his purpose to take the stump early in July and can vass the state, speaking to the people face to face. Mr. Walker’s announcement, which is signed by himself, brief, and carries no intimation of what will be made the main issue in the campaign. In a long-distance telephone conversation along that line, Mr. Walker said the very brief announcement he had made through the local newspaper office in Monroe is all he cares to say at this time, which is merely the definte statement that he is a candidate for governor. There are several prime public questions, he says, on which he qxpects to declare himself, but he does not care to discuss them, or say even what' they are, until he has prepared his platform for publication. The announcement, while coming about two weeks later than had been expected, follows on the grapevine comment of the last two or three days that the Walker campaign ar rangements had been completed, al though it was understood quite direct ly and on good authority Thursday of last week that he himself had de cided not to announce until just be fore the meeting of the Legislature. There is, therefore, a considerable in terest in just what unexpected devel opment brought it at this time, ancf some opinion is ventured that it re sulted from the declaration a few days’ ago that Hon. G. Ogden Persons is to be a candidate. JURORS DRAWN FOR TOOMBS till COURT / DRAWN TO SERVE FOR REGULAR TERM WHICH WILL CONVENE FIRST MONDAY—JUDGE I. 11. CORBITT PRESIDING The following citizens of Toombs county have been draw to serve as Traverse jurors for the June term of City court which convenes Monday the sth; W E. Webber C. A. Johnston . T. W. Dees E. A. Tharpe T. W Kemp W A. Jordon B. F. .Eekles S .T. Jordon Sam Estroff S. B. Meadows T. H. Sapp J. B. Parker J. X. Patrick W. O. Donovan L. L Clifton Josiah Odom J C. Curl J. F. Love H. T. Newton Sal Williamson Adden Garrett D. f>. Moore E. C. Banks J. S. Alexander J. W. Sharpe Otto Deistill E. R. DeWitt E. L. Meadows I T. R. McSwain D. W. Branch J. Me. Mann J. W. Webb L. S. Cox A. H. Lilliott T. C. Smith i ' . - ,i. Thirty-five Vidalia girl scouts will leave Monday morning for a week 1 camp at Houston Factory. Mr. W. L. Downs and Leroy Meadows leave 1 Friday to make preparations for the camp, and the girls wilf be accompa- nied by Misses Downs, Fullilove, Can trell and Walker. At the camp they ■ will be joined by Misses Whaley, Da • vis, Brown and Morgan and by Miss Caro Lane, of Milledgeville. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1922. Commencement Exercises Were Held The Past Week FOURTEEN GDDUATES RT BREWTON-PARKER « JUDGE ESCHOL GRAHAM DELIV ERS THE BACCALAUREATE AD DRESS— FINE PROSPECTS FOR SCHOOL COMING YEAR. The commencement exercises of the Brewton-Parker Institute drew to a close Monday evening, the 29th, when the class of fourteen graduates receiv ed their diplomas and other awards. Friday evening, the 26th, there were contests in expression and piano by students representing the two literary societies —the Damon and Pythian. In these contests the Damons were winners of the honors. Misses Char lie Peterson and Willie Carelock rep resented this society in the expression contest, while Misses Helen Mcßae and Elizabeth Barrett were the win ners for the Damons in music. Misses Beverly Salter and Vivian Helmey were the Phythian contestants in mu sic and Misses Alvah Helmey and Gladys Hughes the expression con testants. • The contests showed very clearly the effects of excellent work on the part of both teachers and stu dents, and. the occasion was pronounc ed by many one of the highest dis plays of merit. The debate on Saturday evening was won by the representatives of the Pythian society. Mr. Otis. Johns and Mr. James Peterson championed the affirmative side of the question— Resolved, That Character Should he the Basis of an Educaton. These two were the Pythian speakers, while Mr. Laviosia Kent and Mr. Truman Stubbs represented Damon Socie ty and spoke on the negat : ve. The audience was well pleased with the four speeches, and many expressions were heard to the effect that the de bate was much more successful than the subject had caused people to ex pect. Sunday morning at 11 o’clock wes the time set for the commencement sermon. 5 The preacher for the occa sion, Rev. A. D. Woodle, of Lyons, braved the inclement weather and came through in a car; but there werej very few out at that hour. The rain continued so steadily that it was de cided by those present to postpone the service until night, as Mr. Woo dle consented to remain and preach at the evening hour. His text was taken from the book of Esther, fourth chapter and fourteenth verse —“Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdorrt for such a time as this.” The lessons drawn were especially suitable for such an occasion, and of a very practical and helpful nature. He set forth in a masterly manner thpughts concerning the finding out of God’s will, the execution by man of j that will, and the preparation on the nart of youth for such distinctive ac complishments. The Class Day exercises were given by the seniors Monday morning at 11 o’clock. These exercises consisted of ♦he salutatory by C. E. McDaniel, an instrumental solo by Miss Goldie Mc- Rae, a vocal duet by Misses Geneva and Nellie Long, the class prophecy by Miss Eugenia Dutton, and the last will and testament by Miss Gladvs Hughes, and the class poem by Er nest Stanford. Judge Eschol Graham of Mcßae de livered the baccalaureate address on Monday night, the 29th, in connection with the graduating exercises. Judge Graham dealt with matters of vita! moment and concern as to that train i ing which would enhance respect fo' , the laws of God and man, and sound ed a warning in a most forceful man ner as to the dangers faced by the neonle of our nation in the exercise of the rights and privileges enjoyed : n c uch a remihlic. The address was an earnest message from a mind and heart fullv alive to and desirous o f ♦he best intere c ts of oqr people and their government. v After a sho-t address by the retir ore=ident rs th« school. Mr. L. Parret.*, he delivered di-dona*- to th»* r oTlowirg: Misses Willie Carelock. VIDALIA HIGH SCHOOL HRS MOD CLASS THE HONOR PUPILS AND MEDAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED TUES DAY NIGHT PLEA IS MADE FOR BETTER SCHOOL. Making a plea for the people of. Vidalia to stand behind their school,! and telling the audience that filled! the city audtorium Tuesday to wit ness the graduating exercises that the board of education had approved the plan of a district school, Chairman Wj. T. Jenkins of the Vidalia board of education told his hearers that the board would shortly take this plan to the people of the city for their ap- Eugenia Dutton, Alvah and Vivian Helmey, Gladys Hughes, Goldie Mc- Rae, Geneva and Nellie Long, Messrs. Otis Johns, Baxter Morris, Lavoisia Kent, E. C. McDaniel, Ernest Stan ford and Frank Williams. Provisional teachers certificates were delivered to the following: Misses Eugenia Dutton, Alvah and Vivian Helmey, Gladys Hughes, Geneva and Nellie Long, Messrs. Otis Johns, Bax ter Morris, C. E. McDaniel and Er nest Stanford. These certificates en title the holders to teach anywhere in the state pf Georgia where* they may be employed in public school work. The certificates are issued through the school as one of the teacher training schools appoved by the state utthori ties, these certificates or licenses be ing signed by the State Superinten dent of Education and the Supervisor of Secondary Schools. The ten dollars in gold was won by- Mr. Otis Johns for general excellence he having made the best record, not only in the class work, but also in the general affairs of the school l'fe. Mr. Johns, as the student with the highest average in his class, also won the place as valedictorian, and deliv ered the valedictory Monday evening in a decidedly pleasing address. The commencement season has been one of pleasure and success to the j school and community, and winds up a year which has brought through its strenuous days many things of help fulness to the school. Brewton-Par ker has bright prospects for the fu ture. There are more statements now from students for another year than have been in hand at this season for some years. The reputation of the ' school is growing in favor with the people, and the community now feels confident of great success in the work. Colonial Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday Next Week ! *f|| fa :« _ . j « —"* * ■* >f ‘.-'*r , * far »i||, n _ "THE' IEIK* £ wctMfl® paowctim , CC paramount (picture s The tale of a lawless Prince of. the I Desert, and a proud Society Belle he f captured and won. Played by a nu i merous cast, supporting the beautiful star of all DeMilles Specials and the dashing hero of the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” Matinee Daily Admission 25c and 50c m- ■WINS ENDORSE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL BOARD TO SECURE EN LARGED DISTRICT. Endorsing heartily the movement for a consolidated school district for the Vidalia territory, the Vidalia Ki wanians at their weekly meeting on Monday night appointed a committee to work with the local school officials I in furtherance of the plan to abolish the Vidalia independent school sys i tern and go back into the county sys * tern, with a large consolidated school ! district about Vidalia. The proposition was discussed by W. J. DeLoach, chairman of the county board of education, Mayor B. P. Jackson and Dr. F. L. Huie of the city board of education. The speak ers pointed out that with the county now levying a five-mill tax for public schools, a large district could be laid out and the people now living ont proval and that 'he confidently ex pected their help in building up a great high school at Vidalia. The remarks of Mr. Jenkins follow ed a scholarly address by Dr. J. H. Foster, now of Tuscaloosa, Ala, but for many years president of Bessie Tift College, Forsyth. Diplomas were awarded the following, who completed the course at this term: Misses Olin Bland, Lucile Courson, Gertrude Anderson, Annie Fulmer, Lois Peak, Rebecca Mcßride, and Messrs. Robert Saffold, Harold Fred erick, Wade Carpenter, Gus Thomas, Howell Grace, Kinchly Mcßride, Ken neth Mclntosh. The commencement sermon was preached by Elder Geo. D. Goddard of Milner on Sunday morning at the city auditorium, a special musical program being rendered by the glee .club of the /high school. Monday evening at the auditorium the class day exercises of the graduates were held, the seniors gettng off r.,a-«v on their instructors and the class will and class prophecy being * especially enjoyed. Tuesday evening Superintendent W. L. Downs made the following an nouncements of honor awards for the past year’s work: • Honor Graduate*. Robeit Saffold', Wade Carpenter, Olin Bland and Lucile Courson. Leaders in each grade: Ist, section A, Mary Hazel Carter; section B, James Rountree; 2nd grade, section A, Jack Rountree; section B, Irvin Hall; 3rd grade, Inez Durden; 4th grade, Janett MacDonald and George Rountree; sth grade, Chess Aber nathy; 6th grade, Katherine Joiner; 7th grade, James Napier; Bth grade, J. C. Timmerman; 9th garde, Blanch McElveen; 10th grade, Juanita Carr; 11th garde, Robert Saffold. Winners in spelling contest: 4th grade, George Rountree; 6th grade, Lucy Poe; 7th grade, Victoria Cro martie; 9th grade, Lois Sharpe. Neither absent or tardy: Frances Darby, Frances Smith, Katherine Yeo mans, Chess Abernathy, Louise Yeo mans, Dorothy Huie, L shell e Fred erick, Howard Frederick, Winnie Mae Barker, Emory Herring, Blanche *Mc- Mit sic appreciation: 4th grade, Geo. vecn, Mary Thomas, Gus Thomas. Rountree; sth grade, Marjie Market; 6th grade, Lucy Poe; 7th grade, Frankie Davis; high school Eliza •th Shufflcbarger, who was winner of $5 gold prize. In the music department, the fol lowing received recognition for splen did work: Ist grade, \Jarjie Hack'--;, Annie Saffold, Eloise Mcßryde, Sa rah McLeod. 2nd grade, Margaret Jones, Vivian Linder, Katherine Joiner, Juanita Thompson. 3rd and 4th grades, Juanita Carr, Mabel Stith. Winner in music history cotest — Juanita # Carr, prize being a year’s subscription to the Etude. Those receiving medals awarded by W. E. Walker for general excellence were: Primary, Jack Rountree: grammar school, James Napier; high school, J. C. Timmerman; music, fvl oise Mcßride; expression, Rebecca Mcßride. IOOV»S OFFICIALS PASSING THE BUCK CHATHAM COUNTY - OFFICIALS SAY QUARANTINE DID NOT PREVENT CURRIE BEING RE TURNED TO LYONS. (Savannah Press) Officials at the Chatham county jail are indignant at the printing of an article In The Lyons Progress, which lays the blame for the adjourn ment of Toombs county superior court necessitating the calling of a special term, to local Jail officials. The article says that Deputy Sher iff S. A. Halfl reported to the court that the Jail officials would not turn Lee Currie, to stand trial at Lyona for the third time on a charge of murder, over to him because of tha quarantine now effective. Judge Hardeman has written Mayor Stewart a letter requesting that he bo notified when the quarantine is lifted, so that the Currie case might be tried. Their Version Ab a matter of act, according to. Jail officials this morning, a man. named Hall called at the jafl several days ago, asking that Currie be turn ed over to him. The man was asked if he was a deputy sheriff, and he re plied that he was not, but was com ing to "town” on business and that the sheriff of Toombs county had asked him to "kill two birds with one stone” and bring along Lee Currie when he returned. Hall was then asked if ho had proper papers to get the prisoner, and he replied that ho had no papers. Jail officials told him to have the sheriff of Toombs county authorize locaj officials by wire to turn Currie over to him. The wire was received later, and it was then, according to Captain Kidwell, jailer, that Hall, upon his own volition, de cided that it wou/ld be dangerous to take Currie back to Lyons because ot the smallpox scare. The local jail officials resent what they alleged as being a “passing” of the buck” to them. side the city iimits could have the advantages of a splendid school with very little increase in taxation. The suggestion that Vidalia invite 'the Georgia Swine Growers Associa tion to hold a meeting at Vidalia this fall or next spring war. made hyW. T. McArthur, Jr., and County Agent G. C. Garner. No definite action was. taken, but the matter will he more thoroughly discussed at a later meet ing of the club. Visit Douglas Club. A delegation fom the local dub. consisting of President D. C. Pat-- tillo, Secretary W. A. Jones, A. C. Jenkins, H. A. Turner and H. A. Deen, attended the charter presenta tion at Douglas Monday night, Gov ernor W. A. Harris of Macon at tending and presenting the Douglas, club their charter. Delegations were present from Waycross, Macon, I'itz gerald and Vidalia. REVIVAL MEETING AT MT. VERNON METHODIST CHURCH Rev. 1.. E. Brady, pastor of the Mt. Vernon Circuit, will begin a week’s meeting at the Mt. Vernon Methodist church Sunday owning, the 4th. It is possible that the serv ice may continue beyond the second Sabbath. The pastor will do the preaching. Regular services the Ailey MetV odist church Sunday morning, 11130, hut there will be no evening service at the Ailey Methodist church on ac count of the meeting in Mt. Vernon.. The pastor asks the co-operation of all Christian people toward the success of the meeting, and the pub-, lie is invited to attend all services. There will doubtless be two services each day. ■ »•»» MASONIC MEETINC. f ; . ~~T Regular communication of Vidalia- Lodge No. .130 F. & A. M. will he held Friday night. Work in the F. C. Degree. Brethren from other lodges cordially welcomed. H. L. CARTER, W.. M. J. B. TODD, Secretary. NO. 4.