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.4 : 4 V Established 1870 Country, God and Truth. Single Copies Five Cents. VOL XLI NO. 22. LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 19 10 WHOLE NO. 2560 CON MENCEMENT AT PARK TON. RED SPRINGS REVIEWS. ROWLAND NEWS ITEMS. FAIRMONT NEWrS LETTER. IN SOCIAL REALMS. LOCAL BRIEFS. THE ROBESONIAN . Excellent and Entertaining Ex ercises at Close of Parkton Graded School Some Nota ble Speakers and Speeches. Reported for The Robesonian. In attempting to give an ac count of the most excellent and entertaining exercises had on this occassion, we feel a deep sense ot our inability to do the occasion anything like justice. Owing to the sickness of the principal, Prof. J. H. Forbis, no printed programme was gotten out, to we have to depend large ly upon a treacnerous memory and a few imperfect dots taken on the grounds. We did not ar rive on the grounds until 12 o clock, m., Tuesday, but the ex ercises of the primary depart ment were held Monday night, and from the account of those present, were of a very high and interesting oraer. Jitter music by the Parkton concert band, lit tie MissHenrietta McMillan made a decided hit by singing "Cin derella in Flower Land". We speaK oi tnis only oecause we heard it so much spoken of and highly commended. Many other songs, recitatons and music de serve special mention, but as our memory is in fault we fear to attempt such distinction. Tuesday morning the exercises were confined to debate between six young men, the question for discussion being, "Resolved, That the Philippine Islands should be Retained by the United States". The speakers for the affirmative were B. A. McDonald, H. B.Cul berth and G. P. Stanly ;negative, O. L. Johnson, Jr., J. F. Will iamson and J. P. Watts. Accord ing to Dr. Stephens and Presi dent Cobb of the Farmers' Un ion, this discussion was of more than ordinary interest; in fact they pronounced it the very bast they had ever heard. The dis cussion was so very close it was hard to decide who the winners were, but, after some dilibera tion, was decided in favor of the negative. After the discussion recess for dinner was announced, and here was where your corres pondent came in in full force. Din ner in the homes, dinner on the crround. in tact dinner ail over town. We were entertained at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Collier Cobb, and if all present were as handsomely taken care of as this scribe there will be a big crowd at the next commencement at Parkton. The evening exercises were again opened by the concert band, after which W. S. Cobb, president of the Farmers' Union tor Robeson county, introduced Dr. Stephens, of the A. & M. College, ot Raleigh. The doctor took for his subject "Scientific Education". We took some notes a he waded into this deep and all-imDor"ant subject that is to dav beintr so extensively talked about, and is being to some ex tent practiced by our farmers, but our notes are so imperfect we feel we would be doing Dr. Stephens an injustice to attempt to give anything like a synopsis hnt we want to sav that we have never heard a more succinct. fP'Ar clean, earned address on the subiect. or any other subject The doctor nas a clear, smoothe, pleasant face, and speaks with great ease and effect; and we were thinking as the address was beingdelivered how much our people were indebted to Presi dent Cobb for securing such able and well-qualified men to discuss this subject of so much impor tanca to the farmars of thecoun- tv, and this continous presema tion at all our important school commencements must bring forth t ractical fruit in days to come. u B. F. Dixon, oar able, well known and eloquent State Audi tor, was the next speaker. He took for the basis of his address "Blood. Evironment and Educa tion." Hi paid a glowing tribute t, f ha KinrtHeri ancestors 01 mis May Day Exercises -Graduating Recital. Correspondence of The Robesonian. Red Springs, May 4 -Tuesday was quite a gala day for Red Springs; the town was swarming wun visitors walking, riding in buggies and in automobiles. All these visitors came to attend the the May Day exercises at the col lege which were held on the campus at five o'clock. At the appointed hour five little boys, dressed in blue, came marching out the front door of the college, each blowing a trumpet herald ing the approach of the queen; next followed sixteen maids, dressed in Greek style, with flowing white robes and each carrying a Grecian lyre; then the maid of honor, Miss Mary Bullock, beautifully dressed in green aud white, came and took her place at the foot of the throne. The crown bearer was a cunning little boy in a black velvet suit carrying the crown on a satin pillow. Next came the queen, Miss Mabel Croom, a fair creature indeed in her regal robes of white and gold. She car ried a beautiful American Beauty rose, with a long stem as a scep ter, and the crown was made of the same flowers. After the cor onation the usual May Day games were played, the prettiest of these being the May pole dance. This was gracefully done by the sixteen attendants of the queen. The twining of the different col ored ribbons around the pole was very attective. lhe exercis es were well carried out, and all who were present enjoyed the afternoon very much. Miss Croom made a beautiful queen and besides her beauty she is a sweet and lovely girl, very popu lar with her fellow students. Last Monday night in the au ditonum a large audience was delighted by the graduating re cital of Miss Margaret Bruce Williams. Miss Williams is quite an artist and master on the vio lin. She manages the instru ment perfectly and plays with great feeling and depth of tone. Her notes are full and rich and are given with precision. Miss Williams is the first violin stu dent graduaded from the conser vatory, and she bestows much credit on her teacher, Miss Lill- -n t nr- TIT? 11? ian rarqunar. Miss v imams played many exceedingly difficult compositions irom utiopin, uneg and others. She was assisted by Mr. Charles Vardell, Jr. Mr. Vardell, as all who have heard him can testify, is a skilled young pianist. He delighted his hear ers with several beautiful solos, rendered without a fault. Civic League Organized -In So- cialRealms PersonalMention. Correspondence of The Robesonian. Rowland, May 4 Mr. E. L. Wooten spent Sunday at his home in Maxton. Rev. W. S. Ballard and daughter, Miss Phila, visited relatives and friends in Lumber- ton last week. Mr. W. D. Rey- Town Election A Candidate for County Commissioner Presi dent Alexander to deliver Ed ucational Address. Correspondence of The Robesonian. Fairmont. Mav 3 -The editor is tobe much congratulated on his good luck in securing such a love ly young bride. May they live nolds. of Gibson, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. M.L.Wright, long and be happy. of Launnburg, is spending a few Miss McLean, of ML Moriah, days at the home ot her brother, is visiting her brother, J. D. Me Kev.F.tf .McUall. Kev. WillArro wood, of West Virginia, is visit- A Jolly Growd of Folk Give M r. and Mrs. J. A. Sharpe a Kitch en Shower. A crowd between 50 and 75 strong, composed of all ages, made things lively at the home of Miss Josephine Breece. corner ot Walnut and Fifth streets, last evening from about 9 to 11 o'clock with a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sharpe. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe were taken by surprise. They had no idea ing friends in town, Mr. Ernest Barker was called to his home near Lumberton last week on ac count of the illness of his broth er, Mr. Prentice Barker. Miss Susie McMurry, of Fairmont, was a town visitor Sunday. Mr. S.J. Fore, of Maxton, spent Sunday with friends in Rowland. Messrs. Taylor Marrow, James Blue, Eugene Bond and J. McR. Bracy went toRed Springs Tues day to attend the May Day exer cises at the S. P. C Miss Zoe Weaver left last week for New Lean. Miss Susie McMurry sn oh n thi no wa rnmin or tn noes 1 i. o. J-- -.Ll j- i I .. o to speiit msi ounuay wun irienas until the crowd began to rush in 111 HOWiana. at thf door mnkintr nil snrts nf 1 -www. J w WW. W VA. 1 . . r . j, o ones went to r a vette- noises Deatiner tin nans, rineiner vine last Jb ndav. returning at bells and blowing- whistles nignt with a t ord Auto, he pur chased there. Rev. C. W. Smith and A. S.' Thompson returned last Satur day from Rockingham district conterence. The crowd assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Thomas, which is just across the street from the home of Miss Breece. The bride and groom received almost everything that York, whence she was to sail ves terday for Europe. She expects nopes to remain at nome. to spend some time abroad study- Dr. Alexander, president of mg music. Rev. and Mrs. F. B. the State Farmers Union, will ivxcvja.i icll j. uesuav illuming iui mane an cuuect Liuiiai auuicss at. Faison where they will visit their the close of school May 20th. A. daughter, Mrs. B. F. McColman. J. McKinnon, of Maxton, is ex Mrs Pflnnio McMillan onwU one could expect to have need of incr tnp wooir n0r roo-v, a Kitcnen disn pans, oread Mrs. Faulk, of McDonald. 5ollers' P mashers, ice cream 1 4. o4. j j n,T , i ""B uiiagiuauic. uui wi. cue qq t w p f k f things received there were two as Mrs. J. W. Carter is better, Uw oi Ihese two were gotten up by A subscriber at Marietta ad vises that Mrs. Kate Hill. of that place, served Irish potatoes at dinner last Saturday, April JJi). which is considered pretty early for the new crop. Miss Docia Willis and Mr. W. J. Olphm, both of Robeson county, were married Sunday af ternoon last at St. Paul at the residence of the officiating mag istrate, Mr. J. D. Clark. A ball team from the Lum berton Cotton Mills and the firat nine of the town players had a game across the river Saturday afternoon in which the town boyj won by a score of 27 to 11. Col. N.A.McLean will deliv er the annual address before the graduating class at the Presby terian College in Charlotte on Tuesday evening of next week. lhe young ladies and others who are fortunate enough to attend may expect a treat. Mr. Jonn F. McEachern, of Savannah, Ga., spent Tuesday in town, a guest at the home of ex-Judge and Mrs. T. A.McNeilI. Mr. McEachern is a native-born Robesonian, but this is his first visit to the county in 30 years. He likes his adopted State, in which he has made a business ! aiipnoac Jurors For May Term of Court. At the meeting of the county commissioners Monday tne ioi- lowing were drawn to serve as jurors for the one-week's civil term of Robeson Superior Court which convenes Monday, May 23: Jno. P. Floyd, W. H. Ellis, J. C. Gibson, Jno. Gray, Marshall Bodiford, Joe McNeill, R.L Tolar, E. J. Grah?m, Marcus Smith, S. M. Oliver, C. C. Clewis, Simeon McLean, J. H. McNair, T. W. Mercer, H. P Boahn. Messrs. Alex. McKenzie, James McKay, A. D. McKenzie, and Blackwell spent Sunday in Col umbia, S. C. Messrs. A. D. McKenzie and J. H. McArn have recently pur chased new automobiles. The btitch-in-lime blub gave a reception at the home of Mrs. C. D. Smith last Friday night. The iv. ot r. ledge gave a banquet at theFlowers' hotel last Thursday night. Last Sunday night Rev. R. L. Davis delivered a sermon in the school auditorium in which he discussed the liquor evil. He had a large audience and no doubt accomplished great good in behalf of temperance and righteousness. Quite a large sum was raised for the support of the Anti-Saloon League work. Tuesday afternoon the ladies of Rowland met and organized a civil league. The object of the league is to add to the attract iveness and cleanliness of our town. The following officers were elected: president, Mrs. W. F. Bristowe; vice president, Mrs. C. D. Smith; secretary, Mrs. C. T. Marrow; treasurer, Miss Kate McKenzie. The members of the H. G. L. Book Club spent a pleasant eve ning with Miss Sallie Graham last Tuesday. An interesting programme was rendered, con sisting of several selections from Tennyson, and both vocal and in strumental music. After the busi ness meeting was over and the programme was carried out, de licious refreshments were served. On parting each one declared Miss Graham to be a charming hostess. pected to speak also. We hope to give the entire programme next week. J. M. Ashley has been bring ing to market some very hne strawberries, as has also Mrs Jack Bray; but the recent cold has injured them very much The town election passed off quietly last Tuesday, there being only one ticket out composed of the following: Mayor, E. Fisher; aldermen, A. L. Jones, B. L. Page, E. V, McDaniel, A. J. Floyd. We understand that A.J.Floyd will be a candidate for county coran issioner. As Fairmont has never been represented in the county offices we trust he may receive strong support Miss Josephine Breece and they were presented by Mr. Wood- berry Lennon with a few happy remarks, lhe first was a darn- llift OL. XKJl LliC IU WlllVli there was a card attached with I the annual commencement the following verse: j exercises of Winterville high Of comets and stars and thines that ! SCnooi, rroi. r .U. iNyei, pri nci- shine And things that are awful shocking, There s nothing that shines and leaves its rays Like a hole in a gentleman's stocking. pal, will be held on the 18ta, lUth and 20th inst. On the 18t h at p. m. the annual sermon w ill be preached by Rev. R. A. M cFar- the 1 1 C'l 1 X' .1.. groom, with which he received the following receiptlfor making biscuit: o n the lard, McQueen, Rory Maxwell, A. B. , Lovett, J. R. The doctor was eloquent and even pathetic in his description ! of the old home on the larin, where old bob white instilled by day and the whip-poor-will by night. The exercises of this splendid school came to a close Tuesday night by the senior pupils of the school. We regret deeply we could not attend these last ex ercises, for we know they were bulging forth with interest.- We neglected to say Maj. A.J. McKinnon, Ex-SherirY G. B. Mc Leod and this writer were called upon for expressions at the close of Dr. Dixon's address. The tA ft former resoonded in happy v i ia "of The "State-' 'Nothing the vein, rather at the expense ot matter with our blood." The j the latter, and much fun and IHULiei Willi . ,too rrrl n rl inx7mfh ronment of eighty per cem i.ugmu ;r LVIi " -n envi of rp nonu'ation of this county is excelled nowhere on God s gieen earth. The farmers toil ing under G d a big sun, nearer l:eien u an any other people, tie made a p" .veiful plea lor domes tic and a rlcultural educat:on. a vote was taken by the ladies in ihe audience as to the nnest-iooK-ing man of the three. In this the writ wo i like a deer in a walk. We would have baen utteily cat down nad it not been for thj la dies to our rescue. Newly-Elected Town Officers Installed Mayor Rowland "Caned." The regular monthly meeting of the town commissioners was held Tuesday evening and the oath of office was administered to Mayor J. A. Rowland, who was re-lected last Monday by an over whelming majority for a third term, and to the commissioners who were elected for a term of two years Messrs. G.G.French and Jno. JJ. McMillan were re elected. Mr. J.L. Stephens, elect ed to succeed Mr. 1 . H. Cald well, who refused to serve long er, being the only new member of the board. A meeting of the board will be held next Tuesday evening for the purpose of elect ing police officers, etc. As a token of appreciation for his services and as some slight expression of the esteem in I which he is held, the board pre i sented Mayor Rowland a beauti ful and serviceable gold-headed ; cane. The presentation speech j was made by Town Attorney E. j M. Britt, Mayor Rowland re ! sDondinsr in a few well-chosen words. Mr. W. D. Stone, of rural route No. 2 from Fairmont, is a Lumberton visitor today. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sharpe Re turn A Quiet Church Wed ding. Mr. and Mrs J. A. Sharpe, who.-were married in Baltimore last Wednesday, April 27, ar rived in Lumberton Tuesday af ter a few days stay in Washing ton and will be guests for a few davs at the home of Miss Jose phine Breece, on Fifth street. They will begin housekeeping within a few days in a house be longing to Miss Breece, next to her residence. The following ac count of their marriage is taken from the Baltimore American of last Thursday: "Mr. John Allen Sharpe and Miss Daisy A. Courtney were quietly married at the First Methodist Episcopal chureh, St. Paul and twenty-first streets, by Rev. Dr. H. Frank Rail, the past or, at 4:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. The bride who is the daughter of Mrs. Anna P. Courtney, o this city, and the late Wm. T. Courtney, wore a handsome traveling suit of old blue cloth with a hat to match, and carried a shower boquet of lillies of the vallev. She was at tended by her sister, Mrs. Adam Shoop Tarr, as matron of honor. The groom was attended by Mr. A. S. Tarr. Immediately lollow ing the ceremony the couple left for Washington. After their honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Shape will take up their residence in Lumherton, N, C. where they will be at home to their friends after Mav 10. Mr. Sharpe is the publisher and editor of The Robesonian, a publication of Lumberton, N. C. ' The bride is well known in Lumberton, having spent several seasons with Miss Breece, and her many friends here. Two parts of Hour to one of A little salt and water; Mix them with the weeding hoe And beat with meal and mortar; Cut 'em with your little axe An' put 'em in the pan. Cook until they're -good and hard An' eat "em like a man. Another thing that created much fun was a kitchen towel, given to the groom by Mrs. A.E. White, on which she worked in large red letters his initials. Punch was served and from starte to finish the occassion was i one of more than a little fun, and the success and profit to the bride and groom is largely due to the efforts of Mrs. Fred J.Thom as and Miss Josephine Breece. exercises will be held; 20th at 10:30 a. . m. the li terary i address will be delivered by State Attorney General T. W. Bickett. and at 2:30 p. m. on the same day there will be a debate by the Vance literary society, subject, "Resolved, That the United States should subsidize their merchant marine." Mr. W. K. Bethune Entertains in Honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sharpe. Reported for The Robesoniin. On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Mol lie Norment, on Elm street, Mr. W. K. Bethune entertained most hospitably at dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sharpe, who ar rived in Lumberton that morning. The invited guests were Col. and Mrs. N. A. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. W. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. A. Damage to Cotton. A dispatch of the 3d from Mc Donald, this county, to the Wil mington Star states that in and around McDonald hundreds of acies of cotton are being plowed up as a result of the recent cold spell, that 50 per cent, of the acreage in that section will be re-seeded. Other cron?, it E. White and Miss Josephine Breece. At 9:15 the same evening a large number of friends assem bled to greet Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe in response to the follow ing invitation: Walton K. Bethune Will be pleased to have the honor of your presence at the home of Mrs. Mollie R. Norment Tuesday evening. May third, from nine fifteen to twelve o'clock, with greet ings for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sharpe. Sventy-five received invita tions and almost all were pres?nt to enjoy this most generous hospi tality. The guests were met at the door by Mr. Bethune, who extended to all a most cordial welcome. In the parlor Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe received the many congratulations and best wishes of their numerous friends. Soon after all had arrived de ilightful refreshments of cream i and cake were served in a charm ing way by Misses Ruth ano Mary Rozier Norment and Hilda Weinstein. With many expressions t bride and groom of their wel come to Lumberton, reluctantly departed hour, avowing Mr. host. Memorial Day Exercises Pro gramme. Memorial Day exercises will be held next Tuesday, loth, in the opera house, beginning at 11 o'clock a. m. Mr.M.G.McKenzie will be master of ceremonies. The following programme has been arranged by the Robeson Chapter, Daughters of Confeder acy: Music; opening prayer by Rev. C. H. Durham, pastor of First Baptist church; sketch of the life of Col. Alfred Rowland, by Commander J. A. McAllister; music; bestowal of crosses of honor by ex-Judge T. A. McNeill on Veterans W. J. Burchett, James Dent, Lewis Grimsley, Anderson Kinlaw, Artemas Mc Kay, Murdock McRimmom, F.A. Prevatt; music; benediction by Rev. Wesley Thompson, chaplain of Camp Pope. After the exercises luncheon will be served to the veterans by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Union ueiiv- stated, were not damped, fruit was not hurt at : 11. the guesit at a lat Bethune & most gracious Mr. J. F. P ice, of ru end No. 3 from Fairmont, al rout umoi:'. the visitors n town today. Pvleeting of Farmers' Congressman Godwin eis Address. Many farmers from all over the country are in town today to attend the county meeting of the Farmers' Union. Congressman H. L. Godwin delivered an ad dress this morning at 11 o'clock before a crowd of Union mem bers and others which fiiled the court room. The meeting of the Farmers' Union began at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, toe late for a report in this issue. A full report of the meeting of the Un ion and of Congressman God win s address will be Kiveu m Monday's Robesonian. Mr. God win arrived last night from. Washington and will go tnis evening to Chadbourne. Meeting of Civic A;3iatio:i To morrow Evening. A meeting of the Civic Asso ciation will be held tomorrow -vening at 8:15 o'clock in the reading room of the Industrial & Commercial Club. Everybody who is interested in the v.v Ifare of the town aid who can possi bly do so is invited and urgtl to attend this meeting and joit: th" association. Matters in vhi h every citizen of th unvn in terested will b? brought bef-.-e the meeting. 5. ' V v -v '1 m 'ii. U'f. . . . i . i ' : ! b ; - :hiy
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