Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-28
CITY & NEWS ITEMS
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. Is, 1885.
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTING


y Plain and Ornamental Printing of every descripie
dono at the Printing Establishment of the Leader Office
the latest impr we'd and rapid steam presses the
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A AQUEsTIoN ANswERKD-At the close of the
term, Friday noon, at the East St. Clair st. Gram
mar School, one of the boys walked in with some
thing having the appearance of a large club, evil
IDENTIFY wishing to conceal it, and handed it to Mas
ter Edward c. Smith, when Mr. Fry with more than
wOnted emphasis, asked " What is that brought in
here for 2" The school seemed touched as it were
by magic, and all were ready to burst into gener-
al titteri circumstance as uncommon as SEEM
ingly inappropriate, and little calculated to give
pleasure to the interrogator The reply came
promptly and with power, and in an instant there
came change over the scene, which all enjoyed
and one felt most deeply. Rising quickly to his
feet, with the weapon in his hand the boy replied
''Mr. Fry, permit me, dear Sir. in behalf of the
boys of the East St. Clair st. Grammar School, to
present you this cane as Slight token of the graf
tHde and respect entertain for YOU for the deep
interest you have taken in our education, and for
your very polite and gentlemanly conduct towards
US as your pupils.
May you live to guide others in the path of sci
ence, after we shall have gone out into the world
to practice on those lessous Of instruction received
while under your tuition.
A brief and becoming reply followed Mr. Fry
thanking them for the unexpected testimonial of
their esteem, and asking pardon for any errors he
might have committed, while endeayorlng to per
form faithfully the duties his position imposed up
on him.
With the girls different order in the programme
presented itself They were evidently displeased,
and out of humor. Something had gone wrong
with them. Even the Superintendent came
under their animadversion for directing the
Schoolto be closed at noon. No one was inclined
to leave. A murmur of displeasure was heard
whispered as they gathered in little circles about
the school room. Appearances Indicated their
displeasure with Miss Carter She could not ina
gine how she could have offended them. As
faithful, energetic aud effective teacher, she is be-
lieved to have few equals, in the city. She had
ever taken the most unwearied pains in their we'll
being, still not even a parting kiss or a parting
blessing had been bestowed upon her by one of
ness, she retired from the room. In the meantime
q messenger arrived and one of their number was
selected to explain matters, and Miss Carter was
sent for. As she entered the room every girl was
in her seat, and after short pause, Miss Thankic
Smith arose, and in clear, calm voice, said
Miss Carter, in behalf of the girls of the school,
present you this ring, although in itself but a
trl1e oil little intrinsic value, yet as you value thr
love and respect of your pupils you will value it as
their representative. With this little memento,
will you accept our thanks for the untring perse-
verance ahd interest you have ever taken in our
education and welfare, as well for the kind treat
ment we have ever received from you"
The mystery was solved. The present had come
late, yet not the less opportune Miss Carter feel
ingly acknowledged the favor thus kindly bestow-
ed, and happier beVy of girls never graced
school room; glee, laughter, and merry and cordia
greeting ''ruled the hour"
The cane was one of Crittenden's best, and the
ring valuable one G.