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Knitted at tM 1\ O. M'tnntrxhnni at 2de1ati meUter
—Mackenzie & Neely have con
stantly on hand a largo assortment
of Collins, Caskets, Ac. Mr. (Jus
Cates can be found at our R. It.
warehouse r.t any hour day or
night. augSbm
—A farm Wanted, see adv.
—Mr. Jeff. Cox paid our city a pop
call last Sunday.
—Mr. J. J. Saxon paid a visit to
Augusta Sunday.
—Mr. and Mrs. J. O’Byrns took in
Savannah this week.
—Miss Julia Wicker, of Sanders-
ville, is visiting Miss Oliver, in this
city.
—Miss Lucy Jordan, of Savannah,
is in our city visiting Mrs. Thomas
Qulnney.
—Miss Ada Cox, accompanied by
Miss Lola Wimberly, returned trom
Bartow Tuesday.
—When you feel tired, go and
try one of Strozer’s fancy prepara
tions, at Cohen’s bar. jul24
—The Arlingion House is one of
best barber shops In the country.
Polite attention given to all.
—Col. Gentry, of the Savannah
News, was in attendance upon our
reunion, and paid us a call Wednes
day.
—Mr. J. K. Evans returned from
a visit to Gainesville Monday.—
Mrs. Evans is visiting relatives in
Rome.
Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy—a posi
tive cure for catarrh, diptheria and
canker mouth. For sale by J. A.
Polhiil. jn5hmno2
—Rumor has It that one of our
handsomest clerks sent his best
girl a nice young pumpkin as a
eantaloupe.
—Misses Lizzie Snead and Daisy
Bailie, of Augusta, were in attend
ance on the reunion—the guests of
the Misses Thomas.
—Healthful, invigorating and
palatable drinks, of all kinds, com
pounded by an experienced bar
keeper, at Cohen’s. jul24
—Messrs. G. J. and R. II. Mur-
phey, of Rodgers, two of Burke’s
most useful and popular young mem
paid us a call Tuesday.
Why will you cough when Shi
loh’s Cure will give immediate re
lief. Price 10 cts., 00 cts., and $1.
For sale by J. A. Polhiil. 2
—Mr. J. R. Stratford has rented
the pretty new cottage of Mr. John
Sanders, and moved in. He is wel
come to our neighborhood.
—Prof. L. A. Murphey informs us
that he will not teach school during
the fall session, but will devote his
time to his insurance agency.
—Mr. Rudolph Hensolt has re
turned after a pleasant vacation
trij). He has the appearance of
haying been solidly recuperated.
—Mr. M. B. Gray is enjoying the
'congratulations of his friends this
(Friday) morning. It is a tine girl
this time, which constitutes a pair.
The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bour-
lbon, Ind., says: “Both myself and
wife owe our lives to Shiloh’s Con
sumption Cure.” For sale by J. A.
Polhiil. jn5’85hmno2
—Judge H. C. Roney was in the
city Thursday. We only had a
chance to shake the judge’s hand.
He returned the same eyening to
Augusta.
—Hon. George T. Barnes was in
the city duriug the reunion. He
and our Ned propose to go on to
congress during the last days of
November.
—Mr. E. C. Lanier is off on a sum
mer vacation trip. He is at present
at his home in Oliver. We are glad
to learn that he is rapidly recover
ing from his late attack of chills.
For dyspepsia and liver com
plaint, you have a printed guaran
tee on every bottle of Shiloh’s Vi-
lalizer. It never fails to cure. For
.sale by J. A. Polhiil. Jn5’85hm2
—A negro died at Rogers a few
•days ago, and after the burial cere-
inionies were over, and tho proces
sion was on its way back from the
graveyard, another negro fell dead
on the way.
—Mrs. M. E. Wimberly, who has
been spending sometime with Mrs.
W. F. Lewis, mayor of Alexander,
lias gone to Poplar Springs, with
her nelce, Miss Ada Lewis, to spend
the summer.
—Mayor Lewis, of Alexander,
says from tho number uf badges ho
saw displayed during the reun'on,
ho don’t think there ever was a man
killed who ever belonged to the
Third Georgia Regiment.
—Mrs. Nancy and Miss Mary
Hunter, of Millen, who have been
•visiting tho family of (’apt. J. D.
Hunter, in this city, returned home
to-day (Saturday), accompanied by
Misses Fannie and Katie Hunter.
—If you want to get a first-class
article ask for Seidonberg’s “Coeur
do Rose,” the only seed and Havana
cigar in tho market for 5c., and
Beidcnberg’s “Rhine Gold” Cuban
made Havana cigars, which equal
the imported, for 10c. ut Jones &
Fulcher’s. Jul241t
UetnoTtl.
The post office has been removed
from its former place on Liberty
street to the Wilkins’ building on
East Peace, where our most worthy
and efficient postmistress will al
ways be found at her post of duty.
Notice.
Waynesboro, Ga., July 14,’85.
Judge H. II. Perry is my duly
authorized agent during my ab
sence.
jull7ct E. F. Lawson.
TUe Only One l.eft.
A. H. Sconyers was In attendance
UDon tiie reunion. The Burke
Guards was organized in 1847 or
1848, and he is the only charter
member left who has belonged to
the company from its organization.
He went to Virginia with the com
mand, and bore the fatigue and
dangers of the company throughout
the war, and was one of the few
who were left when the command
surrendered at Appamattox. Well,
may he feel proud of the history of
his old company.
llleil.
Mr. Abram Chance’s little girl,
of whom we spoke last week, was
so severely scalded that she died
from the effects of the burn a few
days after the accident.
We are pained to auuounce the
death of Mr. Henry Tant, of con
sumption, to-day (Friday) at the
residence of his brother, Mr. Tom
Tant, in this city, in the Gild year of
his age. Mr. Tant has been a great
sufferer from the insidious destroy
er, and now the end has come. Our
sympathies are tendered the be-
reaved.family. The remains were
interred in the cemetery in this
city to-day (Saturday.)
Ururge H. Com hard A Co.
(Jeorge R. Lombard A Co., of
Augusta, are the great founders and
machinists for all the region of
country for many miles on every
side of Augusta. When any ma
chinery is broken, or it is necessary
to make new castings, Lombard A
Co. are called on to do the work—
and it is always well done. They
have lately added a large supply
of tools ot the latest and most im
proved styles to their stock, and
are better prepared than ever to
make new or repair broken ma
chinery. They are not only pre
pared to do any work turned out of
any foundry in the South, but may
be relied upon for doing their work
promptly. See their card in an
other column.
It Merit* CoiitlriiiHtlon.
Early this week while in the low
er part of the county, we heard a
report to the effect that lion. Alex.
Lively, our talented representative
a few days ugo requested leave of
absence from the house. His re
quest was granted, and as soon as
it was done, says this rumor, Mr.
Lively snatched up his chair and
carried it into Governor McDaniel’s
executive office, and begged the
the governor to have it locked up,
as he was afraid that Perkins and
Brinson would usurp his seat dur
ing his absence. Now, we don’t
believe one word of this report,
and if Mr. Lively did so do, we
think it was an act of common pru
dence, as Perkins and Brinson are
well known politicians of the day,
and might have “got the drop” on
Mr. Lively when ho was not pre
sent to defend his rights. The
whole report, however, needs con
firmation.
CenUrjr Plant.
A few days ago Judge J. B. Jones
sent us a section of tho flowers of
a Century Plant. It was a great
curiosity, and excited the attention
of every one who passed our office
window in which it was exhibited.
Speaking of the plant, Judge Jones
says:
Herndon, Burke County, Ga.,)
July 27th, 1885. (
Mr. Editor:—I send you to-day,
by express, a section of the flower
stem, or arm from the flower shaft
of a century plant, now in bloom in
my front yard. This plant is about
22 years old, and is the third one I
have had to bloom hero in four
years. Few in our section, have
over seen it in bloom. To them it
is a lifo-long curiosity. It is indeed
a beautiful sight to see a shuft 25 or
25 feet high, bearing 5,000 to 0,000
blooms, of a bright, golden hue.
Tho first that bloomed In my yard
four years ago, was a double curios
ity, in that it had two shafts 20 feet
high each, springing from tho
sumo trunk, each with its crown of
5,000 flowers. Tho plant flowers but
once, and blooms from 15 to 18 days
—one grand effort to display the
glory of its life, then dies. I hope It
may gratify somo who have never
seen one, and may never again see
this floral wonder of tho tropics.
The arms bearing the flowers aro
20 to 50, each with li*0 to 200 blooms
—the arms running out on every
side of tho shaft, beginning about
10 or 15 feet from the base, and
shortening successively upwards,
conically until the main shaft ter
minates in a massive crown of
flowers. Yours, Ac.,
J. B. Jones.
Shiloh’s Cure will Immediately
relieve croup, whooping cough anil
bronchitis. For sale by Polhiil. 2
Millen.
On Monday wo visited the above
named town, which is situated part
ly Burke and partly in Scriven
counties, and were surprised to see
the improvements wliidii were in
progress. Many pretty and com
fortable residences already grace the
town, and new ones are being erect
ed on every side. If this spirit of
improvement continues, but a short
time will elapse before Millen will
rival towns now of greater preten
sions. Situated as it is at the junc
tion of the Augusta A Savannah
and Central railroads, it possesses
every facility for shipping purposes,
which advantage will naturally
urge forward its business interests.
The melon interest was monopo
lizing the greater part of the atten
tion of the business men when we
were there. They were hauling
watermelons, loading watermelons,
shipping watermelons, buying wa
termelons, selling watermelons,
cutting watermelons, eating water
melons—in fact, there were water
melons on every hand. Jesting
aside, the melon interest would be
a source of large revenue to the
people of that section were it not
for the enormous freights charged
on shipments, a car load costing be
tween $t)0 and $95 to the Western
cities. The railroads, however, get
lion’s share of the profits.
At this place is one of the finest
artesian wells on the globe, which
furnishes more than an ample sup
ply of pure, clear water for the use
for all purposes for the whole town.
But on account of the depredations,
as we were informed, of bad boys
and mischievous negroes throwing
brickbats, pieces of iron, etc., into
the well, the authorities have been
compelled to cover it with piping,
which detracts from its beauty and
evidently lessens tho flow.
Much business is transacted there
and among tne business men are
several solidlhouses. The business,
however, may bo increased to al
most an unlimited extent.
The people here think that the
prohibition fanatics have treated
them with injustice and harshness
by interfering with their vested
rights in the liquor trade—it being
an incorporated town.
Taking a bird’s-eye view of Mil
len and her surroundings, it re
quires no prophetic eye, to see that
the time is not far distant when she
will assume the dignity of a city.
For one we wish her an onward
course in her progress.
A Wilklnif Skeleton.
Mr. E. Springer, of Mechanics-
burg, Pa., writes: “I was afflicted
with lung fever, and abscess on
lungs, and reduced to a walking
skeleton. Got a free trial bottle ol
Dr. ICing’s New Discovery for con
sumption, which did me so much
good that i bought a dollar bottle.
After using three bottles, found my
self once more a man, completely
restored to health, with a hearty
appetite, and a gain in flesh of 48
lbs. Call at L. R. Ford A Co’s, drug
store and get a free trial bottle of
this certain cure of all lung diseas
es. Large bottles $1.
Comm unicated,
Mr. Editor:—I have just re
ceived a telegram stating that the
executive committee of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company, in
its meeting resolved to subscribe
the sum of $5,000 towards the fund
for a monument to be erected to
General Grant, and also resolved
that the managers of the offices of
the company should be instructed
to receive subscriptions to the fund
from the public, and to display in
their offices a notice to the effect
that they are prepared to accept
such contributions and to give in
formal receipts therefor, which will
be subsequently replaced by formal
receipts from the committee of the
Grant Monument Association which
has been appointed by the mayor of
New York, signed by Ned J. Merri-
hew, Gen. Superintendent, New
York, J. A. Brenner, Superintend
ent, Augusta, Ga.
Miss Hattie C. Wood,
W. U. T. Operator.
Waynesboro, July 51, 1885.
The lleraett lloute, Savannah.
The wonder of those who go to
tho Harnett IIouso, Savannah, is
that so excellent a table and such
comfortable rooms can be oflerod
to tho public at such minimum
rates. Without exaggeration, the
tablo of the Harnett is as good ns
that of the Screven House, and tl\o
rates just one-half as large. Cour
teous treatment makes up the sum
of its attractions. Tho public large
ly testified their appreciation.—
Jacksonville (Fla.,) Herald.
Ientnil Cnnuiix. Ir« ami
On and after May 1st I will be
nrepared to till all orders for Lake
Ice and Lemons. Sond in your
orders. Prices furnished upon ap
plication. W. A.GALLAIIER,
aprl7km Tennllle, Ga.
—Editor Winter, of theThomas-
villo Enterprise, was hero in attend
ance upon our reunion. Wo
found Mr. Winter to bo a gonial
gentleman, and think In him we
have made a pleasant acquaintance.
Having never seen Editor Winter’s
paper, wo are unprepared to criti
cise his mentul caliber, but as he
promises to send It to us, we hope
to be better equipped lor that work
in the near future.
Wo were pleased to receive a call
from -our Senator, Hon. T. J. McEl-
murray on Friday last.
—New sweet potatoes were offer
ed for sale on our streets to-day at
twenty-live cents per peck.
—Cohen’s bar is now in fine trim.
A fresh lot of wines, liquors, beers
and cigars just opened. Ju 124
—Mr. r rt>m Cates has moved to
the Scales’ house. The neighbors
bids him and family welcome.
—When you visit Augusta call on
Win. Mulherin A, Co. for Shoes,
Hats and slippers. feb27’85by
—Mr. Ed. Fulcher informs us
that within the last few days the
rust has made its appearance on
his cotton.
—Miss Fannie Dickinson, a pretty
and fascinating young lady of Rich
mond county, is visiting our city,
the guest of tho Misses Rowland.
—Mr. Uriah Wells, formerly mar
shall of this city, has returned from
Florida, and is in the city, the guest
of his nephew, Mr. Tom Wells.
—Boston Home-Journal: At the
Harnett House, Savannah, Ga., you
get all the comforts ot high-priced
Hotels, and save from $1 to $2 per
day.
—The first open boll of cotton
laid upon oOr table this season
comes from the farm of Mr. Ed. A.
Carter. Carter is ahead this time,
sure.
Are you made miserable by indi
gestion, constipution, dizziness, loss
of appetite, yellow skin? Shiloh’s
Vitalizer is a positive cure. For
sale by J. A. l’olhill. jn5’85hmno2
—The post office has been moved,
but Geo. Perkins, the barber, can
be found at his old stand ready,
willing and able, and with sharp
tools. George is a good barber.
Mrs. W. E. Zorn and children left
Friday tor Barnwell county, S. C.,
where she will spend the summer
with relatives and friends. She
was accompaniod by Mr. Zorn, who
will return in a few days.
—Rev. Dr. E. R. Carswell will
preach at Rocky Creek church to
morrow (Sunday) at 11 o’clock, and
in tho Baptist church, in this city,
at night. All are cordially invited
to come out and hear him.
—W. H. Fleming, Esq., of Augus
ta, called to see us during the re
union. Col. Fleming enjoys the
reputation of an able lawyer among
our people, and is looked for at
every term of the superior court.
—Mr. L. C. llayne, with J. B.
White A Co., of Augusta, was in to
see us this week. Linwood is a
standard friend of The Citizen,
and The Citizen a friend of his.
Liqwood is always welcome.
—Mr. Otto Marshall, merchant
tailor of Augusta, was in town Mon
day, and paid us a pleasant call.
He has many friends and patrons
here. He was on his way to the
Northern markets to purchase his
fall and winter stock of goods.
—Col. C’y. Barrow, another ac
quaintance from Madison, of more
than 50 years standing, and a gal
lant member of the old Third Geor
gia, was at the reunion. It was
with true pleasure that we once
more grasped the colonel’s hand.
—The Habersham Sunday School
will give a picnic and jubilee on
August 1!). All are invited to at
tend, and bring a basket. Capt. T.
1). Joiner, the genial superintend
ent, is at the head of the manage
ment, and a good time may be re
lied upon.
—Children cry for Pitts’ Carmin
ative, not because it contains opi
ates and makes them happy, but it
possesses a very pleasant taste and
relieves them of severe pains, and
leaves them quiet and easy. Moth
ers are daily learning its great
value. Take the advice of a friend,
uso it in your family.
—Mr. Wm. Mulherrin, the senior
partner of the firm of Mulherrin A
Co., of Augusta, was in to see us
Thursday morning. Mulherrin A
Co. aro tho great shoe men of Au
gusta, and are solid friends and
patrons of The Citizen. Wo are
prepared to always extend a hearty
welcome to Mr, M.
—On Thursday evening our office
was the recipient of a most pleas
ant visit from a number of fair
ladies. We appreciate tho visits
from the ladies at a very high val
uation, for when wo have the ap
probation of the fairest, purest and
best of creation, wo feel that The
Citizen is fulfilling its mission.
—Chief of Police Connully, of At
lanta, was in to see us Thursday.
Mr. Connally is apparently one of
the mildest mannered men we ever
saw,” but he Is always there when
work, rough or smooth, is to bo done
—and he does it without regard to
difficulties in the way. Mr. C. will
always find our latch-string hang*
ing.on the outside.
—Mr. R. T. Mills, sheriff of Scrlv-
en county, and a brother of Mr. S.
K. Mills, of this county, was in to
see us Friday. Mr. Mills has the
reputation of being one ot tho best
sheriffs In tho state. He fears no
racket and certainly has the physi
cal ability to execute all processes
placed in Ills hands without t \o aid
of a posse. He is a pleasant, social
gentleman, and we were glad to
meet him.
TIIK FOURTH KKl'MIOM OF TIIE SURVIVORS
OFTIIK TBIBII OEORGIA llEUk lEST.
A (.till Season Tor the Vetcr»n*.—A Coniplotr Suc
cess.—All lisle to ('oiniisiix A unit the Ucn-
crons Citizen* or Historical, Chi-
ralrlc Old llurkc.
The fourth reunion of the surviv
ing veterans of the glorious old
Third Georgia Regiment occurred
in this city on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week, Company
A by appropriate committees and
aided by the generous people of
grand old Burke, had made every
preparation to receive their old
comrades In arms and their friends,
and the reunion was one of the
most successful in the history of
the glorious old command.
At the appointed time Wednes
day, the association met under the
leaty canopy in the court house
square, where a grand stand and
ample seats had been prepared, and
immediately proceeded with the
ceremonies of the reunion.
Colonel Claiborne Snead, the last
commander of the regiment, and
now the president of the associa
tion, and Captain A. A. Wynn, sec
retary, were present. The stand
was occupied by several distinguish
ed officers of the regiment and citi
zens, friends of the command.
After prayer by tho chaplain,
Rev. It. B. Lester, Colonel Snead
made a few opening remarks in
his own elegant, happy style, and
Introduced Colonel William War-
nock, who welcomed the- visiting
veterans in a short speech, but in
words which told his heart was in
the right place.
Alter several heart stirring
speeches and other minor business,
the association met at the |Masonic
Hall, at 8 o’clock p. m., pursuant to
adjournment, with Col. Snead in
the chair. A committee of one
from each company had been ap
pointed to submit business for the
action of the association. Their
report was received and adopted.
The roll was called and about 75
of the survivors answered to their
name
Lieut. L. I). Mitchell, of company
K, suggested that some action com
memorative of the life and services
of those who died since our last re
union be taken. Capt. R. L. Mc
Whorter, of company C, then offer
ed a resolution that a committee of
one be appointed from each com
pany to draft suitable memorial
resolutions of such deceased mem
bers, and that the committee report
at the next meeting of the associa
tion. This motion caused some
discussion, aud the committee was
allowed such time as would enable
them to prepare suitable resolu
tions. Pending the discussion, Capt.
Wynn, secretary of the association,
spoke feelingly of the efforts he had
made to secure rolls of each com
pany, which would enable him to
trace each member, and give date
and cause of his death.
Several members reported that
they were prepared to furnish rolls
of their companies in response to
Capt, Wynn’s request. Capt. Wynn
then suggested that the papers in
each county from whence the com
panies came publish complete rolls
of the companies, which would
greatly aid hi in in the matter.
Lieut. Mitchell, of Company K, sug
gested that a call for volunters to
furnish rolls of their respective
companies would likely have the
desired effect.
On motion the association ad
journed.
The association reassembled in
Masonic Hall at the appointed
hour. The usual officers’ report of
memorial committee received and
adopted.
A resolution was offered by Pri
vate C. B. Mitchell', of company C,
to hold the next reunion at Liberty
Hall, Crawfordville. The resolu
tion was accepted, provided that
company B, which is the next com
pany in order, did not claim it.
The regiment then formed in
line and'marched to the grand
stand, Private It. W. Bagby, of com
pany II, bearing the tattered buttle
flag—his empty left cout sleeve
giving evidence that he had been
where glory was won.
Major W. A. Wilkins, mayor of
Waynesboro, then delivered the
address of welcome of the city to
the veterans. The address was
chaste, oloquont, well-timed and
beautiful, and ns the speaker rose
to the feelings of tho hour and the
surrounding circumstances, ho
seemed almost inspired with the
eloquence of the great orators of
Greece and Rome. The address of
welcome was responded to by Colo
nel Snead in such eloquent terms
as only the memories of the dark
days of war can stir in tho hearts of
veterans.
Then followed addresses by lion.
J. W. Lindsey and Col. C. C. Jones.
A word of adverse criticisms of
these eloquent addresses would be
folly, a word of praise would de
tract. Let it suffice to say that the
theme of tlieso orators was South
ern heroism, and no touch of the
painter’s brush was needed to make
perfect these word pictures.
Miss Lizzie Snead, tho lovely and
accomplished young duughter of
Colonel Snead, and fair custodian
of the regiment’s ball-rent banner,
then read a lettor from Capt. An
drews giving a history of that flag
which though folded mrever at Ap-
pomatox, never yet felt the touch
of an enemy’s hand.
The next speaker was Judge If.
II. Perry, of our city, who gave a
sketch of the history of Burke
ct unty in the various wars in which
this county has been engaged, and
showed that our county has ever
been inhabited by a brave, liberty-
loving people, who have always
been first to spring to arms when
our country has called upon her
men to defend her rights. Judge
Perry certainly has the thanks of
the audience for his eloquent ad
dress.
On Wednesday morning a salute
of 9 guns were fired, under the man
agement of Commodore Dexter,
the piece planted in front of the Ar
lington House. On Thursday morn
ing a salute of 15 guns were fired
in honor of each Confederate state,
and on Thursday evening, accord
ing to resolution, 3 guns were fired
in honor of the generous hospitality
of Waynesboro, and a salute of 7
guns in honor of our mayor.
About 2 o'clock p. m., Thursday,
the association adjourned, and din
ner was announced, where the vet
erans and the public repaired to
the beautiful grove near the ceme
tery, where they found a grand
barbecue prepared, ample for all
that vast concourse of people, and
enough for as many more. The
dinner was enjoyed with the zest
which good appetites furnish, and
all was pleasant around the social
board. Our visitors, one and all,
are loud in their praises of the
generous hospitality of the citizens
of Waynesboro and old Burke.
The dinner was simply magnificent,
supplemented as it was by all the
dainties prepared by the ladies.
The dinner over the evening was
spent in recounting deeds, of the
past, and the hours went by in
pleasant converse, and not one
cloud appeared to overshadow the
festivities of the fourth reunion of
the grand old Third Georgia Regi
ment.
The reunion festivities were con
cluded by a grand ball on Thursday
evening, at which not only the fair
and the young tripped the light
fantastic toe, but older children for
getting the frequent “silver threads
among the gold,” gave themselves
up to the extacies of the hour,
whirled in the entrancing waltz, or
threaded the mazy lore of the mad
dening dance. All was pleasure,
all joy, and when at a late hour the
hall was left deserted, all went to
their homes satisfied with the fes
tivities of the hour, and long will
the reunion, the grand ball, and
other* festivities of this auspicious
occasion be remembered by its par
ticipants.
[Note.—Above we have given
an imperfect sketch of the cere
monies and festivities, owing to
the unprepared state of the minu
tes. We will, however, shortly
give, in supplementary form, the
proceedings in fall, including the
addresses.]
—Whiskies of the Old Kentucky stylo nro
steadily Increasing In favor with those peo
ple who seek absolute purity combined with
that Iruity and mellow flavor to be found
only In the genuine product of "Old Kulu-
tuok.” Harper's Nelson County Whisky Is
and has been for yeurs boforo tho public and
has as well merited a reputation in its own
State as it. possess ubroud. Hold only by S.
II. Attaway, Waynesboro. Ga. |un2(lcm
Communicated.
Girard, Ga., June 29,1885.
Editor Citizen:—On the 25tli
inst., at 8 o’clock, a, m., an examin-
ination began in the Girard Acade
my,which seemed satisfactory to all.
The success of the pupils was proof
enough that they had been well and
thoroughly instructed, by their com
petent and highly esteemed teach
ers, Rev. R. E. L. Folsom, principal,
and Mrs. M. E. Wimberly, assistant,
of whom it is not necessary to speak
in words of higher praise, as their
competency and adaptability to
their professions is well known to
the public.
At 10 o’clock reading and speak
ing began by the pupils chosen for
the occasion. The readers who
contended for the prizes were: Miss
es India Heath, Mosie Griffin, Lula
Hurst and Lillie Heath. Speakers:
Harvey Odom, Harry Brigham,
Willie Brigham, Chas. Buxton, J.
C. Brigham, jr., Oliver Buxton, Bes
sie Cochran and Bertha Rowland.
J. C. Brigham, jr., having died on
Monday night previous, his place
was supplied by his younger broth
er, Arthur. All did well; reflecting
much credit upon themselves and
teachers.
About 9 a. m., quite an interest
ing crowd began to assemble. From
that time until 12 o’clock from 000
to 800 people had assembled on the
grounds. Tho committee knowing
that the acudemy would not accom
modate tho expected crowd, seats
and a stand were made in the grove
near Buxton’s store. After reading
and speaking by tho pupils, tho au
dience were invited to the stand, to
hear speeches from Dr. Lovett and
others |The school marched in order
to the stand, eighty in number, dis
tinguished by a blue btulgo; crape
worn over the badge as a token of
sorrow felt for the loss of one of
their number. Their appearance
and number presented a grand and
interesting scene, as they marched
to the stand led by their assistant
teacher, and met at the stand by
the principal, who seated them In
front of tho rostrum. Exercises
then opened tty a song ol greeting
by the school. Dr. R. W. Lovett
was then introduced to the audienco
and proceeded in his usual eloquent
style to address them. Suffice it to
say, that it was a most excellent
address. Col. T. 1). Oliver was then
introduced and delivered quite a
flowing address, touching upon tho
temperance cause, and higher typo
of citizenship, Ac., which was wor
thy of attention, and was well re
ceived by all who heard him. At
1:30 o’clock, dinner was announced,
when all proceeded to tho table.
The speakers occupied the head of
tiie table; then teachers, and pupils
next an I the remainder was occu
pied by visitors, patrons and citi
zens generally. We all went to the
table feeling able to do ample jus
tice to the eatables, of which there
was the greatest quantity, of the
best quality.
The barbecue was excellent,
thoroughly cooked and well sea
soned. There were 35 carcases, 12
of which was left, there must have
been enough, including the baskets,
etc., to feed as many more. Tho
people then passed the time social
ly, talking, drinking lemonade, etc.,
until called together at 4 o’clock, p.
m. At the sound of the academy
bell the crowd assembled at tho
stand to witness the delivery of tho
prizes, which opened with a song
by the school, “Glory to God in tho
Highest.”
Dr. L. P. Herrington then came
forward, and in a short but very
appropriate and eloquent address
suitable to the occasion, read the
names of the successful competi
tors for the prizes. The names of
the prizes for each were as follows:
Harvey Odom, “Milton’s Paradiso
Lost”; Miss India Heath, “Long
fellow’s Poems”; Willie Brigham,
“Gilderoy’s Stories for Boys”; Lula
Hurst, “Chatter Box;” Arthur Brig
ham,“Sketches and Stories”; Bertha
Rowland, “Coral Bracelet.”
The pupils then arranged them
selves in front of the speaker, as
he called their names, and received
their prizes. He then announced
that Eddie Hall had won the prize
for the best composition, but not
yet ready for delivery.
Rev. J. L. Buxton was then called
on for a speech, to which he prompt
ly responded in a most excellent
address on the subject of education,
etc. This closed the exercises for
the day. It was then announced
that there would be no exhibition
at night, as by a vote of the school
it was omitted on account of the
death of one of their number, which
seemed to have cast a gloom over
the entire school. The exercises of
the academy will be resumed on
Monday after the third Sunday in
July. The school room was neatly
decorated, back of the stage was
the word “welcome” in large letters,
and over the rostrum on the top
curtain in large letters was the
motto “the fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom. Let us get
wisdom.”
After the exercises at the stand
closed the principal requested the
school to meet in the academy.
They met promptly, and after a few
minutes in framing resolutions
upon the death of their school
mate, he addressed them very
touchingly and bid them an affec
tionate adieu for the present. He
seemed loth to leave them, and but
for visiting his parents, we think
ho could have been persuaded to
remain in the G8tli during vacation.
He will be much missed during his
absence, and may go with the assu
rance that he will be kindly re
membered. Principal and pupils
expressed regret at having to part
with their assistant teacher, who
was only employed for this term,
saying they did not know how they
could do without her in day or Sab
bath school. She lias the same as
surance that she still lives in the
hearts of her pupils and many
friends. Thus ended the day, and
uuite a successful one it was.
We hope to see the school at Gi
rard an honor to the G8tli, and
worthy tho patronage of every one
desirous of first-class opportunities
for an education at their own homes.
The crowd dispersed for home and
some barely reached it ore the
weeping elements let down such a
shower as would have taken all the
starch out of their dusters. Not nr
accident or incident occurred to
mar the pleasures of the day.—
Many regrets were expressed at
your absence, and hope on some
future occasion to have you with
us. Citizen.
—Commodore Dexter and Mr.
Walter Wiley, of Madison, was at
the reunion. Thu former Is an old
and popular citizen of Mudison, and
in the field and .out of it is and
always was a great pet of the old
Third Georgia Regiment. The lat
ter is a sciou of one of the first fami
lies in Morgan county, und 35 years
ago was an apprentice under our
management in the Madison Visitor
office. Walter was always a good
boy and has made a clever man
Ho followed tiie destinies of tho
glorious old Third Georgia in all Its
dangers, and like Commodore Dex
ter, is entitled to a share of the glory
won by that grand old command.
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