Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-23
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High school Notwithstanding with
the Principal and an Assistant.

High school sOcIable-Partlng with
the Principal and an AsstStant'
1t has been, we believe, the practice for
several years Of the pupils in our High
School to hold In their Hall, on the evening
of tha day following the Anniversary Ex-
ercises at the commencement Of new
school year, a"Sociabl Die" or reunion to take
leave of those who have graduated, and Of
their teachers whose connection with the
school may have been dissolved, and to
congratulate each other upon the long va
cation about to ensue. These social gath
eriDgs are associated with thousand ten
der and pleasant recollections, as we'll as
with many a sad and melancholy one. But
for the time being, they are generally, to
the youthful participants, seasons of unal-
loyed pleasure.
One of these ''sociables" or reunions
took place last evening in the hall of the
High School building. The body of the
hall was cleared OF the seats, which were
distributed along the walls. Early In
the evening the hall was comfort
ably filled with the pupils-young la
dies and gents-who passed the time in
promenadlng, in social groups, or in such
other modes as seemed to suit the fancy or
taste of all and each. Frequently the clear,
merry laugh rang out above all other
sounds. The scene could not fall to make
the most stoical feel that life, II it must
have its fall and winter, has, preceding
these seasons, its spring-tlme of flowers
and its summer Of sunshine and beauty.
But the most interesting feature of the
evening to the pupils, was the final parting
as students with two of their teachers.
Mr.. Jonas Hutchinson, the Principal, had,
at the close of the Anniversary Exercises
on the previous evening, made brief val
edictory address to the Graduating Glass,
which impressed all who heard it with its
appropriateness and warmth of feeling.
But last nights parting was no formal
leave-taking. 1t did not take place in the
presence of a crowded assembly, but
where there were no eyes to witness the
scene, save of those who had been in the
habit, from day to day, of greeting their
loved and honOred teacher. The farewells
and good wishes mutually exchanged came
from hearts quite too full to find suitable
expression in mere words. .,
Mr.. Hutchinson has been connected with
our High School for three successive years
the first year as First Assistant Teacher,
aud Tor the last two years as Principal. He
has earned, by his talents, assiduity and
success In teaching, not only the respect
and gratitude of the pupils, but also of the
teachers of the High School, as well as OF
its patrons and friends and of the entire
community. Gladly would he have been
retained In his position as Principal by the
Board of Education, had he not felt that
duty called him hence to prepare for anoth-
er and different sphere in life. All regret
to part with him, and wish that he may re-
alize elsewhere and with other friends his
fondest anticipations.
Last evening the pupils of the High
School also took final leave of another sue
cessful and beloved teacher, Miss Carrie A.
Parker, the First Lady Assistant in the
school. She has been for long time con-
nected with the school, and many were the
regrets that she had come to the conclusion
to leave her position and return to her east
ern home. The good wishes of many
young hearts, for her happiness and pros
perity, will follow her.