The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-07-23
For the Standard.
,.crvrvr OF WHITE OAK ACADEMY

rnon the students OF tnls SCHOOL. Inc LII
erary address was delivered by the Rev. 5.
Franklin. 1t was timely and was filled
.;tb encouragement to those seeking knowl-
VIZ j~a Though in feeble health he spoke for
.he snace OF one hour. His speech was APP
,,Iauded by the entire audience.
Tbe marty given by the patrons and stu
aonts came off at 7 P. III. Between three and
fra hundred persons were present every
thing past off pleasantly.
Tauld say to those wishing to send their
children to this school, that every accommo-
Jation necessary can be had, good board at
uaosonable rates can he procured near the
Tbis school is located 10 miles Northwest
ofRoleigh and miles North of Morrisvile
Station. Tuition $40 per session of five
months. ou
July 4th, 1857. h.
WHITE OAK ACADEMY, WAKE COUNTY, N. C..
The close of the Spring session exercises
Of examination, defamation and compost
CONS Of the students of said institution,
came off on Friday the 18th day of June,
1867.
Notwithstanding the stress of business and
the backwardness of the people on their
farms, there was a very general turn out of
The patrons and friends, both male and fe-
male. old, middle aged and the young from
the different sections of the country. The
dav was both pleasant and favorable. All
necessary arrangements had been made by
the Principal for the accommodation of the
spectators generally, the ladies especially
Nothing was anticipated but very pleas
ant day; and truly, nothing was anticipated
more than was realized. Several prizes hay
of tba Nf fb,
session by the Principal for meritorious dill
oence in the several branches taught. The
following gentlemen were chosen judges to
examine and award the same: Messrs Fen
dial Bevers B. Y. Rogers and Rev. Stokes D.
Franklin. At II o'clock, 4. NJ, the rostrum
was occupied by the judges on the left and
the musicians on the right. The band of
music was excellent and not only merited
Int has the thanks of all connected with the
school The Principal in very few words
las is his custom) welcomed the patrons and
spectators, and introduced the exercises by
requesting patrons, friends and spectators not
to expect too much of young students, that
they might not be disappointed. The eXer-
cises of defamation then commenced with
two ntroductories, one in behalf OF the male
and the other in honor to the female classes.
Both were highly commendable and much
applaudcd.
l. John L. King, Introductory address in
behalf of the male classes.
2 Miss Jennie J. Page, Introductory adj
dress, complimentary to female classes.
g. Hugh Sidonious Warrep-The Pre-
cious Gem.
4. CASTOR George Things to Remember.
This piece won the prize in oratory, though
tie student is only 10 years of age. Prize a
$500 Bible.
5. Misses Villetta T. Page and Susan E.
Pennington-The Inquiry.
6. Milton Sorrell-Thingsw we must Learn
Z. Miss Mary B. King" The Young La
dies Petition"
8. Miss Mary ]. Page-composition-
Friendship.
g. Misses Eliza j. King and Sarah j.
Observation-Disclosures
10. VIM. r. G. Page-The Infant Orator.
Applauded.
II. Miss Villetta T. Page-Against the
uses of Tobacco.
IL. Miss Sarah J. Ferrell-Innocency.
10. Wiley P. Warren-The Mind.
IA. John L. King-The Wind in Frolc.
Is. Miss Eliza J. KiRg-The Good Scholar
16. Alfred s. Ferrell-Absent from School
H. Miss Rebecca G. Acknowledgements
tion-Close of School.
10. Richard George-The Guide Post.
10. Avis Sorrell-Youth and Manhood
contrasted.
90. CASTOR George-Who made the Stars,
Mother?
81. Misses Mary J. Page, Rebecca G. Mo
ring and Mary B. King-Dialogue-
Mary J. Page applies to Miss B. G. Moring
for position in her school as Tutoress.
%. Miss Susan E. Pennington-The Birds
-" Poetry."
%. Henry B. Waren-Make your Mark.
Much complimented-
"a. Miss S. j. King-The Naughty Lit
tie Girl" Poetry"
25 Miss Pharisee li-Composition-
Value of Education.
&C. Misses Virginia J. Page, Villetta T.
Page and Mary j. Page-Dialegue on the
close of School Complimented.
81. Zachariah from school.
90 Hugh S. Warren-Things don't like
to see. Applauded.
90 Miss Damaris NJ Smith-Absent from
School.
30. Miss Malissie King-The Little Birds
-" Poetry"
81. Milton Sorrell-The Crazy Little Eel
low-Dldactic
49, Miss Mary B. King-The Little Girl
to the River Complimented.
80. William Z. q. Page-GratiOn on Va
cation-Replied to by Miss YiIetta T. Page.
Those pieces were well delivered and meri-
ted much praise.
"a. Mary, Eliza, Jennie, Villetta and En-
ma-Leaving School
30. Miss Ellen Kng-Absent from School.
&c. Wiley Carlton.
81. Madison Carlton-Absent from School.
80 John P. Sorrell-Tribute to Wash
ington.
80. Samuel Y johnson.
Az, Wilson Pennington.
Al. LOWE Burgess-Absent from School
AZ. Miss Fannie King.
43. Miss B. King-Composition on good
bye, This little girl won the prize offered
Tor the greatest improvement in spelling.
"A. Jonn P. Sorrell-Composition on the
aspirations Of youth. This young gentle
man Won the prize for the best specimen of
penmanship.
49, Miss Geneva Carlton-Absent from
School
46. Miss Mollie Smith.
II; Rufus A. Burgess-What Young Men
!, 4s; Miss s. E. Pennington-The voices of
'he 10 Gr as: Poetry" Complimented.
10; MISS Villetta T.. Page-The little Lord