The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-05
For the Gazette and Democrat.
RoYALroS, June %.

hoYALTof, June 70.
As was announced, the closing exerci.
ses Of the school in district No, 2, AmaE-
da township, took place on Saturday the
Esd inst. The weather during the day
was very pleasant; but although the day
was SO fair, and the fields white for har
vest, yet most of the farmers laid aside
their work and spent tho day pleasantly
and sgreeably with their children and
friends at the sChool-house. Early in the
day large numbers of beautiful, bright
eyed boys and girls made their appear
ance at the school, house. laden with the
most beautiful wreaths Of flowers and or
naments of every kind which were soon
tastefully arranged around the teachers
desk and also 10 the windows. After
short time engaged in lively amusement,
the house was called to order by the
teacher, when the scholars all united iu
singing several beautiful and appropriate
songs; after which were a few introducto-
ry remarks followed by an examination of
the scheol which was throughout very in-
teresting and profitable, the scholars all
acquitiing themselves nobly and honora-
by, answering all the questions which
were put to them readily and with pleas
urs. Praise and honor are due to the
scholars for the noble manner in which
their duty was performed and for their a.
greeable conduct not only upon the last
day but during The entire term;aLd altho'
this was the last day If our school; the
day on which the dear associations between
teacher and scholars was 10 be, mall prob
ability, severed forever, and which caus.
ed many deep regrets from both teacher
and scholars, yet notwithstandingall this
it was day OF universal joy and harno-
ny, day long to be remembered by
scholars, parents, teachers and friends
Although each days association wal
dear, vet when the scholars were collect
ed for the last time standing side by side
hand in hand. with Joy sparkling iu thei
: eyes, and with their united and swee
i. voices singing their pleasant songs II ex
cited a deeper and more Overwhelming
sensation of affection than was ever be
fore experienced; and the teacher coul
j not refrain from expressing his feeling
\ in the language Of his heart; that a
though:
The teachers tifc Is fraught with trouble,
With many ups and downs,
Yet when he lands in No,9.,
His troubles all are drtwn'd.
!, Equal honor is also due to Messrs. Hill
= and Son, who entertained and deighie
the audience for considerable time. |
consideration of their kindness in leavin
g their homes and no doubt postponiu
e their business for the express purpose
e doing something favorabl le 10 the cause
education the following resolutions we
= unanimously adopted.
IT WHEREAS, 1t has pleased them TO Wis
II our rural district, to assist at the closir
n exercises of summer term Of school; ;ther
n fore, be it
Resolved, Tha, they have, as they ricl
. ly merit, the united thanks or the ieacl
\ or and patrons Of the school.
le RcSolaed, That ds their calling is
rs teach and reform the erring youth of o.
land, they shall have our most arde
wishes for blessing Upon theft labor
" and their success in life.
ms JOHN YOUNG,
of NJ. CLOUD, Local Director
10 A. PETERS,
:. A. PETERS, Clerk.
80 WILLIAM REEcE, Teacher.