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NEWNAN. CA„ FRIDAY. JUNE 16,
1 AH. R. BROWN. KDOAR T. WIIATI.KY
BROWN Si WHATLEY.
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(RiFicial Organ of City and County.
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
Brilliant Exorcises Mark the Close of
City Public Schools.
The eleventh annual commence-
in out of tho city public schools, which
closed Wednesday night, was one of
(lie most brilliant and successful in
the history of the schools. The ex
ercises really began Friday night,
with an entertainment by the pupils
of the Fust Nownan school, in chnrge
of Mrs. I). B. Woodroof. A good
crowd assembled, including Superin
tendent Woodward, several members
of the board of education, Mayor
Burdett, and n nutnbor of citizons.
The bell and Hag choruses were es
pecially pleasing and novel; hut the
entire programme, from the opening
to the cloning chorus, was warmly
applauded by the large and enthusi-
aeiic audience. Tills school was first
opened about six months ago, yet the
experience of one short session lias
demonstrated not only its value and
utility as an auxiliary of the main sys
tem, but strongly confirms Superin
tendent Woodward's windom and
judgment in recommending Its estab
lishment. Thu school has been in ex
cellent hands, and Mrs. Woodroof Iihb
causa to be proud of the record that
hIio baa made. She ncci'iv n'ii bed mi
a mount of work during tho brief peiiod
mentioned that excited much hhIoii-
iaiimeut on tho part of the visiting
members of the school bonrd Friday
night, as well as the putroiiH and
friends of the school.
Tho programme of oxorcises was as
follows:
Hong, "Welcome, Kind Friends"—Class.
Recitation, "These Hateful Curls"—
ICdna Hurrcit.
"Whnt Girls l.iks to Do"—Class of little
gills.
"Kivu 1 .title llahliits"—Kiva tiny tots.
Recitation, "A Timid Holtliur"—Win.
West.
Recitation, "i.iramlpa'a Darling"—Mary
0 '.more.
Recitation, "A Roy's Parndlse"—'Tom
Turner.
Com ting—Utile dnss of girls and hoys.
"Making Jersey Rutter"—Class recita
tion.
Kindergarten songs—'‘('Inn, Clan, llur-
ru.li I" “I io .1 list As I Do."
Recitation, "A Roy's Opinion"—Willie
Davis.
"Rec'lation, "I'd Rather Re a kittle
(i'll" —Annie May Music.
Recitation, "Tlie First 1‘nirof Breeches"
-Marvin Mellon.
Recitation, “A Recruit for Dewey"—
tlno. f’itto.
Recitation, "Nebuchndnez/.nr"—Parker
Doncgati.
^ Recitation, "Dolly's Wash-day" — Ella
Recitation, "Little Orpliniit Annie"—
Ionia Re lie Mellon.
Hoi g j , with bells-"Ring the Joy-hells;”
"What the knmliklii Said."
recitation, "The Raid headed Man"—
I inula Fitts.
Recitation, "kittle Mother's Troubles"
-Kmma .Ionian.
Recitation, "The Flower (llrl"—Maude
It irret t.
Recitation, "I'll Never Chew Tobacco"
- i’orry .Iordan.
Recitation, "Ruby's belter"—Kdnu bar
rel f.
Recitation, "How We Hunted a Mouse"
-Vesta Mellon.
Hong, uitii hells—"Vacation Chimes."
Recitation, "Hod Bless Hie tiirls”—Frotl
Dogftti.
llitdoguc, "fleeing it in Anotliei kigld."
— Almeda Jordan and kola Fitts.
"flongof <lie Rattle-Hag"—Vesta Mellon.
Recitation, "Miss Aniiabollc McCarty"
Maude Barrett.
Recitation, "Welcome, Bright Klug"*-
ArMiur Mobley.
Recitation, "Mrs. Caudle's Lecture"—
Almeda Jordan.
Hong, with (lugs—"Columbia, the Hem
of the Ocean.”
Sunday morning a large congrega
tion gathered at the Central Baptist
church to hear the commencement
anrrnon by Dr. J. W. Quillian, of
Marietta. The church was prettily
decorated, tho rich greenery of grow
ing plants blending iu lush harmony
with the profusion of bright flowers,
and making a scone of beauty that
fitted well in its sotting of cathedral
elegance. A special programme of
music had been arranged, as follows:
Organ recital—Miss Jessie Reese.
Anthem, "Praise Ye the Lord”—Choir.
Hymn.
Hnlo, “The Palms"—Mr. T. M.Goodrum.
Offertory, "Hark ! Hark! My Soul!"—
Miss Mary Ooodrum. Mrs. .las. K. Brown,
Miss Jimmie Ism Thompson, Mr. T. k.
Camp, Mr. W. C- Kinnard ana Mr. T. M.
(ioqarum.
Hymn.
Miss Jessie Reese, the talented or
ganist, was at her best, and the noble
instrument over which she presided
responded as it instinct with the dig
nity and sanctity of the occasion.
Moving in uuiso'ii to the inspiring
•drains, Superintendent Woodward
and Miss Annie Anderson conducted
to the reserved seats as attractive a
Henior Class as this institution has ever
sent forth.
The opening anthem was embel
lished with artistic solos by Mr. T. M.
Ooodrum, Mrs. Jas. E. Brown and
Miss Jimmie Lou Thompson, while the
uuited effect of the trained voices was
most pleasing.
A prayer bv Rev. W. J. Cotter pre
pared each heart for tho tit reception
of the masterly sermon delivered by
Dr. Quillian, who is a promi
nent and popular minister of the
North Georgia Conference. True
success was the grand objective point
in the magnetic, character-making
discourse. The orator blended into
tho humanitarian wheu he sang the
praises of a sound mind iu a sound
body, and recounted the glorious pos
sibilities of such a coveted union of
forces. Such a day will bloom like an
immortal rose in the heart of memory,
and shed over the pathway of these
beloved young seniors the enduring
fragrance imparted by a strict adher*
PROF. J. C. WOODWARD,
Superintendent Newnan Public Schools : Unanimously Chosen for a Third Term.
enco to the high purposes of their I
Creator.
Monday’s somewhat threatening i
skies did not deter a goodly number 1
from BHHomblftig in the capacious hall j
of the public school building. After
clinpol services by Rev. W. J. Cotter, I
mid one of Zion’s incomparable songs
bv a chorus of several hundred young
voices, the examinations of the first,
second, third and seventh grades were
held until noon. The spirited spelling
match in Miss Maggie Brown’s room
was very enjoyable, and many stood
up long and well. At last “three lone
champions of the King’s English” re
remained standing—Roswell Atkin
son, Hugh Bponcler nud Howard Oz-
moro, all of whom went down on the
word “organ”. A better-fought battle,
or more plucky contestants, it was
never onr good fortune to witness.
Bradley Davis and several others dis
tinguished themselves ns firm sup
porters of the line art of stringing let
ters together aright.
Miss Daisy Peddy’s grade recited
with precision their tasks in languago
lessons, speaking volumes for the pa
tience and efficiency of the talented
young teacher.
Tiie vocal exercises of the Hrst and
second grades wore surprisingly cor
rect for such young children, and ar
gued well for vocal culture iu the near
future.
Wo also heard the langunge lessou
exercise In MisH Bessie Arnold’s
grade, and the knowledge displayed
by her pupils would do credit to a more
advanced grade.
It was a raro treat to hear Prof.
Gnortnor’s class In arithmetic recite.
Tho art of imparting knowledge in
mathematics has been generally con
ceded to Prof. Gaertner, and an ex
amination of his classes substan
tiated the fact. Happy tho instructor
who, at the close of the harvest, can
proudly stand with his arms full of
sheaves.
Miss Reese’s concert Monday, night
wuh a brilliant success. Though by
no means a Lorenzo and Jesslcn night,
the Lorenzos and Jessicas were there
in full count. The stago looked like
n borrowed slice from Cuba, or a
friendly tropic offering from recon
ciled Filipinos. Mugnlflcent clusters
of pink hydrangeas rose in masses six
feet high against a lovely background
of Nature’s own verdure. For the
lover of music there was vitality and
expansion in the churmtng repertoire,
both Instrumental and vocal.
Mr. Frosolin’s magic violin awoke
in the heart of age the gay colorings
of the dttwu of existence, and iu the
heart of youth sensations of keenest
delight nud rapture. His exquisite
notes proved him a complete master
of this rarely well-played instrument,
and a musician who deserves to rank
with the masters.
Miss Jimmie Lou Thompson sang
like a nightingale wooing its mate,
and the charm of her voice was meas
urably enhanced by the blended mel
ody of violin and piano accompani
ment.
Miss Hattie Jones, whose rich
soprano had delighted Newnan au
diences before on rare occasions, sang
superbly, aud was so riotously encored
that she was forced to appear a
second time to quell the tumult.
The various instrumental numbers
by Miss Reese’s class were a revela
tion to many in the audience, who
had not dreamed that Newnan pos
sessed such a high order of musical
talent ns was evinced by her pupils.
Never before have we observed such
perfect composure, such skillful per
formances, on the part of an entire
class. In the quartettes aud sextettes
little slips of white-robed girls not-
only turned the pnges for themselves,
but kept such perfect time that, to
tlie closed eye, there seemed hut one
instrument. We regret that our
limited space will not permit individual
mentiou, for all deserve special praise
—pupils as well as teacher. Miss
Reese has done much to elevate the
musical standard iu our community,
and Monday night’s exhibition was so
distinct a triumph that we presume
no one will deny her the laurels which
she has so fairly earned.
The evening’s programme was as
follows:
"Overture to Oberon," (Weber)—Misses
Annie Gibbs Kinnard. Lizzie Belle Far
mer, Rowena Turner and Mildred Carpen
ter.
Duo. "Invitation to the Dance.” (Weber)
—Misses Sadie May Powel and kucile
Thompson.
Violin solo, 2d Mazourka, (Wienawski)
—Sig. A. Frosolin, of Atlanta.
Dance Sextette. ( Holst)—Misses Katie
A moll, Gnhrielle Hamilton, Nell Pinson,
Null Russell, hotline F,ilwards, and Wil
lem' Broom.
Duo, "Realities of Belesnrio," (Gorin)—
Misses Annie dibits Kinnard and kiz/.ie
Belle Farmer.
Vocal solo, “Sing, flmile, Slumber,"
(Gounod | — Mr. T. M, Goodman
Duo, "Mit/.i Kateben," (Ruhr)—Misses
Katie Arnall and Noll Russell.
Quartette, "Humrniit,” (Spimllcr)—
Misses Susie Barr, Lynda Hlinril, Lizzie
May Holmes and Bessie Powell.
Overture, “Pique Dame," (fluppe)—
Misses Lueile Thompson. Kate Nimmons,
Hailio May Powel ami Minnie Hunter.
Violin, (Huff); "Berceuse Slave,'' (Neru
da)—fllg. A. Frosolin.
Duo, ",Saint a Pestli,” (Kowalski)—
Misses Itowona Turner anti Mildred Car
penter.
Vocal solo, “For All F.ternity"—Miss
Jimmie Lou Thompson.
Quartette, “Merry War Waltz." (Struuss)
—Misses Lueile Thompson, Kuln Brown,
Frankie King, anti Mr. Millard Pinson.
Duo, "Vals'e Rrilliante," (Lowe)—Misses
Minnie Hunter and Hatlie May l’owel.
Vocal solo, (by request,) “To Hcvilla,"
(Dessauer)—Miss Hattie Jones.
Quartette, "Galop tie Concert," (Ket-
tercr)— Misses Minnie Hunter, Hatlie May
Powel, llowcna Turner and Mildred Car
penter.
Tuesday morning impressive chapel
services were conducted by Rev. S.
R. O. Adams, and the school sang
with fervor “Let tho Blessed Sunshine
In.”
Superintendent Woodward’s ad
dress to the pupils at the close of the
scholastic year was in tine keeping
with his untiring endeavors in char
acter-building. The life of each oue
must be richer for the daily inter
course with such a broad-minded
Christian and earnest, conscientious
teacher.
Miss Mathews conducted the sing
ing exercise in the third nud fourth
grsdes, and the readiness with whicli
the pupils rond the notes was both
surprising and gratifying. In no de-
psrtment has the school made more
murked advancement than in vocal
music.
In Miss Strickland’s grade the ex
amples in arithmetic were marked
by excellent figures, rapid computa
tion, and exquisite neatness in ar
ranging the problems.
In Miss Mathews’ grade were
noticed the same commendable traits,
but of course the problems wore more
complicated, being two grades higher.
The arithmetic, geography and
physiology examinations in Mrs.
Nitnmons’ grade were fully abreast
with the best in Rny fifth grade de
partment. The answers were given
promptly and correctly, notwith
standing the rigid questioning to
which the pupilH were subjected.
The nature work iu each grade was a
revelation to the lover of progress in
educational work. It is worth a day
of the busiest person’s time to ob
serve the wondrous strides instruction
is making in this once neglected line.
Insects, woods, flowers, leaves and
fruits are becoming familiar subjects
to our school youth, and in time the
observant eye will be led to recognize
and the trained baud to utilize the
hundreds of neglected avenues to fu
ture usefulness.
The penmanship of the school is a
matter of pride in each grade, many
notable specimens attesting the pro
ficiency of the pupils in this beautiful
art.
Never before have the examina
tions been so well attended, proving
thnt the school now has a hold on the
interest of the patrons which promi
ses much for tho future.
The annual exhibition, under the
direction of Miss Annie Anderson,
was a distinct success, and furnished
much enjoyment to tho large uudieuce
which crowded the hall.
In “Evanescent Glory,” Stacy Ca
pers was the ideal Fourtli-of-July
military leader. He imitated well the
regulation tactics, and for a while the
evolutions of the drill went along
smoothly enough; but insubordination
cropped out in the ranks, aud finally
when his unvaliant followers, defiant
of discipline, deserted, he stormed
and fumed like the typical trooper,
and wound up his military career by
leaving the stage iu a towering tit of
anger and disgust.
“Lost Charlie,” as personated by
Millard Pinson, was a most interest
ing character, and well sustained
throughout.
Old “Droo,” the gypsy, was admir
ably represented by Miss Frankie
King. The fantastic dress, the elfin
look, the uncurbed passion, proved
her a typical daughter of Ishmael,
whose characteristics were never de
lineated better by an amateur.
Miss Belle Vernon King portrayed
well the heartrending grief of the
mother when robbed of her child by
the vengeful old gypsy, aud Bob Orr
braved the whole camp boldly and
fearlessly, as an outraged parent
might be expected to do.
Jack Powell sustained himself
handsomely as leader of the gypsies.
The characters of the sister and the
hero were well portrayed. The
gypsy camp was realistic, and the
song of the criinson-robed maidens,
with tambourine accompaniment, was
admirably rendered.
Alter a lapse of years “Lost Char
lie,” now a gypsy chief, meets his
parents, is recognized, shows the ring
and the clothing old “Droo” has pre
served for him, and, amid general re
joicing, the family circle is once more
complete.
Old “CtEsnr,” who scorned to have
had a hand in bringing about this
happy denouement, was the ideal
family negro, and an old stager would
scarcely liavo done himself more
credit in the character than did our
young friend, Lawrence Keith.
The “Earth-Child in Fairyland,”
opened with Katie Arnall ns queen,
Nell Pinson as “Earth-Child,” and
Louise Edwards ns “Fidelia,” and,
for elocutionary effect, especially in
the line of pathos, the play was a rare
tribute to both teacher and pupils.
Evans Brown, as the “Elf-King,”
was saucy as Puck himself, and as
sumed royal airs that awed even her
majesty.
Tiie dainty little trip, trip, as the
fairies bore the “Earth-Child” home
to soft, sweet music, was a beautiful
close to a lovely little scene.
Delsartean movements by tiny boys
and girls was encored delightedly.
The lads were broad white sashes,
while the littlo lassies were robed in
miniature mother hubbards, soft,
white, and reaching to the floor. In
pouting, gossiping, whispering, listen
ing, honoring their partners, or other
gesturing, they were irresistibly
charming.
“Papa’s Letter,” a sweet song, was
beautifully rendered by little Lueile
Adams. Each note was clear, each
intouation perfect, and the tiny voca
list will by general assent be crowned
by local admirers as the infant “Jenny
Lind.”
“Liberty” was personated to per
fection by Miss Carrie Lou Gibson,
whose queenly bearing comported
well with her royal honors. “Scot
land,” “France,” “Spain,” “Italy,”
‘'Russia,” “Ireland,” “India” and
“China,” all in flue character, bore
their national colors, and besought
“Liberty” to make her dwelling-
place with them. For well “founded
reasons she kindly but firmly refused.
Then, to the accompaniment of
Uncle Sam’s stirring national air,
“America” entered, draped in the
stars and stripes, and was welcomed
by vociferous cheers. At last “Liber
ty,” weary of her long quest, takes
up her abode In “the laud of the free
and the home of the brave.” The
grouping at tho close of the first scene
was classic, indeed, and elicited much
applause.
The second scene opened with
“Liberty” in qneenly pose beneath a
magnificent U. S. flag. She calls for
the handmaidens who complete the
constellation of “Liberty” and her
fruits. Many beautifully-represented
characters, such as “Agriculture,”
“Commerce,” “Mining,” “Manufac
turing,” etc., rallied to her royal
standard. Then “Religion,” robed
in spotless white and bearing a mag
nificent cross of white flowers, ap
proaches, “Liberty” hails her as
queen over all other blessings, and
enthrones her urnid the loud acclama
tions of her court. The curtain falls
ns “Liberty” gracefully kneels to
meek - eyed “Religion,’ ’ surrounded by
her effectively-grouped handmaidens.
The audience was in a broad smile
of happy expectancy as the curtain
rose on “Aunt Betsy” and her three
(CONCLUDED ON THIRD PAGE.)
Deafness Cannot be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
flammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
bekring will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
flamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that caunot be cured by
Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lar8, F fr j!'0HENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall’s Family Pills are the best.
Griffin News and Sun: “Con-
I gresBman Adamson is getting praise
■ from all parts of his district. Even
| the Columbus papers have a good
' word to say for him.”
D. W. Boone & Co.
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We are advertisers.
In letters bold and big and round
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Prosperity is our estate.
The people come, the people go,
In one continuous, singing flow ;
They buy our goods and come again,
And we’re the happiest of men;
And this is the reason we relate
If your purse is low of US you should buy!
In so doing you'll learn to know that this is the way to keep it high
Just now Is a great time to visit our store. As heretofore
stated, our stock is twice as large as in any previous season;
but we wish to remind you that our stock does not resemble
those of many others in various ways. First, we would mention
the price, next the quality, and, by no means least, the assort
ment and styles. There are many large stocks in Newnan,
but when you consider the fact that many of them were picked
over last season and the season before, they appear quite other
wise than attractive. Our goods were carefully selected from
nice, dean stocks, made for this season, and this fact, coupled
with the PRICE, makes our great business this spring reason
able
Seasonable Footwear.
'Tis sweet to love, but 0 how bitter
To love a girl whose shoes don't fit her.
And the same might be said about gentle
man. If your Shoes or Oxfords are not
right, buy from us and get them right. Lar
gest assortment, lowest prices, latest styles.
Ladies' leather Oxfords, patent tip, sizes 4,
and 5, 35c. to 50c. Better goods, all
colors and styles, 75c.. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50
and $2.00. Our line of Ladies’ Shoes is un
approachable—$3.00 to 75c. Our Men's
Vici Oxfords are now $3.00 to $1.50. Ask to see our “Lead
ing Special,” $3.25 to $2.00. Other good values, $1.50 to $1.
This Weather
causes our Straw Hats, Negligee Shirts, Serge Coats and
Crash Suits to be in demand. We have them. You should.
Our Clothing trade has been great, but we still have a fine as
sortment to select from. Special prices prevail.
Underwear for men and women is sold. Merit makes it go.
We make prices on but few items in our ads., for that is
quite easy to do. Often done, but not always found, every
where. Our stock is too large to enumerate here, so we invite
you to visit us before you buy.
Continued arrivals keep our stock replenished in all lines
of Dress Goods, Waist Goods, Skirt Goods, Trimmings, Linings,
and Ladies’ Furnishings.
This is No Advertisement
of cheap goods, but good Furniture at cheap
prices. It is to inform you of the new suites
in this store were bought before the. recent
advance in price, and any purchaser now
may have the benefit of the good investment.
The biggest stock of Mouldings ever
brought to Newnan, just completed by two
large shipments, is also a feature not to be
overlooked by visitors to this store. There
are 110 designs of these Mouldings, in the
newest styles.
Iron Beds are becoming more popular
every day, and you should examine the qual
ity of our line before you buy. They are
good, pretty and cheap
Furniture of every description.
T. M. Thompson,
At “The White Front,” on “West Side.”
NEWNAN
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made out of wheat. Send us your custom and be convinced.
Our product is handled by most of the merchants of Newnan
j-and surrounding towns. Buy home products and you will have
the satisfaction of knowing they are pure.
Highest market price paid for Wheat and Corn.
We carry a full line of Building Material of all kinds, and
solicit the patronage of those who contemplate building.
Office, shops and mills opposite Central R. R. depot.