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From: Eddie Mikell <>
Subject: [MSJEFFER-L] Lawrence County Press, June 25, 1891
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 10:30:35 -0400


(All - There was not a lot of local news since most of the paper involved
the school activities. Some interesting titles in there.



I will be out of town for 4 days, so the Local News will continue when I
return - thanks for your patience. - Eddie)



June 25, 1891



Local Gleanings



Dr. James Q. Fountain of Natchez is spending a few days with us.



HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL



It was the extreme good fortune of the writer to be present at the closing
exercises of Hebron High School last Wednesday and Thursday nights, and will
say that we never enjoyed anything better. It had been two years since we
had visited Hebron, and the place, in that length of time, had made many
substantial improvements. Since our last visit, the subject of this sketch
has sprung into existence and it now stands as a proud monument to the
indomitable energy of the people of the community. It was our intention to
give a complete report of the exercises, but our space is so crowded with
other matter, that we will be obliged to give but a brief synopsis without
commenting on any particular piece or singling out any special individuals
on whome to bestow praises. Of course, some acquitted themselves better
than others, but there was not a hitch, or a jar anywhere, and everybody
pronounced the entire exercises a success in everything that constitutes the
word. The following is the program:



Wednesday night's exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. J. J. Walker,
after which came a song entitle "Evening Bells." The introductory speech on
behalf of the Hermethian Society was very micely made by Mr. E. N. Blount,
following which came the brilliant address by the Society's orator, Mr. E.
E. Robertson. The exercises were concluded by the literary address of hon.
T. S. Ward, which was a gem of brilliancy. it was very scholarly.



Thursday morning at 8 o'clock chapel exercises were had, which were
conducted by the principal, Prof. F. L. Riley, jr.



Thursday night, the 18th, came the grand concert. On this night an
admission fee of 24 cents for adults, and 15 cents for children, was
charged, the proceeds of which go to the library and incidental expenses.
The following was the order of exercises: Chorus - "Our Pleasant School," by
little boys and girls; "The Hog Toasted" a recitation by W. E. Williams;
Yazoo waltz, by Misses Fannie Leigh and Berilla Drummonds: "Four Bodeings,"
a recitation by Willie Slater, a dialogue by Mollie Dixon and Kirby Berry,
"Tale of Woe" vocal solo by Tiney Fortinberry, "Wail of Toc," vocal solo by
Miss Bal Riley, a recitation by Earnest Griffith; a chorus by 11 little
girls, Canary Schottische, Misses Fannie Leigh and Berilla Drummonds, a
reading by E. E. Robertson, vocal solo by Hugh Quin, a recitation by Joda
Turnage, a dialogu by Mollie Dixon and Kirby Berry, a vocal solo by Tiney
Fortinberry,.



While at Hebron we were fortinate enough to be domiciled with that prince of
hosts, Mr. F. L. Riley, sr., and to he and his hospitable family do we
desire to tender grateful thanks for the royal manner in which we were
entertained.


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