Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-04-01

The PerrysbuTE Schools Friday last'
being the closing day of the winter term, the
scholars Of the High School made it an occasion
Of much interest and Of pleasure to themselves
aud friends, by giving an exhibition of their
scholastic aud literary attainments. The pro-
gramme consisted Of music, rehcarSals, culio-
ques, &C., which was performed Ia very cred
liable manner.
At the close Of the proceedings, Mr.. BARroS.
the efficient Superintendent was presented with
a handsouy bound volume Of Dana's IIous.lold
Poetry and silver fruit knife, which was grace
fully rendered him by Miss ADA HITcHcocK, with
the following appropriate remarks:
Mr. BARroN: Yunr pupils, desirOus of lcav-
ing with yOu some token, to mark the friendship
which has so long and so happily existed be-
tween you aud them, and which, in after years,
will keep the light 0f friendship steadily burn
ing through the night 0f forRetfaluess, have
dcpnted me to present yOu this bond
Aud, while it may call To pind many trying
scenes, il will at the same time show that your
laburs have not been nn"ppreciated. Asy0u draw
from it's pages pleasure and instruction. NAV 1t
recall each wanderrr who has gone forth TO
struggle with the stearuer realities Of life, rom
this peaceful retreat, where y0nr instructions
Smoolhed the rugged path of science.
Should the question be asked why we offer a
gift less in accordance with tue prevailing tone
Of society, than is customary. our answer is,
taught BY your noble example, we believe treas
ures Of tie mind to be more highly prised by
you than those things Which symboliEe the van
ity Of riches.
Please accept it, and with ii our wishes Tor
your happiness and prosperity through life.
Mr. BARroS's efficient assistant, Miss nellie
BRowE, was also made the recipient of hand
some silver goblet aud napkin ring winch was
presented by Master CHARLEY PoWERs in a very
interesting and complimentary manner. His re-
marks on the occasion we've as follows:
Our TEACHER Some token Of appreciation
of nntiring faithfuneSs and unvarying kindness
is not ina pproprate at such time rs this. As
such, accePt this goblet from the hands OF your
pupils. sparkling with glad memories Of tina
past, and filled to the brim with good wishes Tor
the future. May Is ever prove tOo large to be
filed with your portion Ok s0ErOw, md far too
small to contain the full Measure Of your joy.
Mr.. DARToH, with considerable emotion, re-
plied, in substance, as folloWsi
My DEAR Pupils: This is 50 unlocked for,
so entirely unexpected that | fear l shall but
feeby express the thanks Of my associate teach
er aud myself 'or these beautiful gifts, and the
kind wishes with which they are presented The
duties Of the teacher are not easily met, IL in the
discharge of these he has the confidence of the
community in which he lab1rs, ho is glad he is
glad il has the confidence of his asSociate teach
ers; bat. better than all these Is the esteem of
and good will Of his pupils, th1se with whom he
daily minsles. For this manifestation Of your
confidence and good wiShas please accep: our
thanks.
Tho exhibition has been in svsry sense sue
cess, AS an Illustration Of musical and literary
skill, II was alike creditabls to teachers and
scholars. The attendance also was very good,
the large lecture room being crowded by The
citizens of Perrysburg. The cash receipts on
The occasion amounted to 81 SO whiah, after de-
dactinR small amount for eSpenses, will leave
respectable sun towards dgfraying tie cost Of
chemical apparatus.