Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-07-01
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Our sScHooLs-CLos1Na EXERCISES
Our schools have all closed within the past
week, and boys aud girls gladly hail the ad-
vent of the summer holiday.
The Cdarlesto,0n Academy, W. H :Kable,
Principal, held its closing exercises at Lee
Hall on Monday evening of last week. This
spacious room was crowded to its fullest ca
pacity with an Intelligent aud appIeciatye
audience, and the exercises of the evening,
consisting of declarations, dialogues, &C.,
reof the most interesting aud attractive
character. The boys of the Academy, we
may say, not only furnished those present
with most agreeable entertainment, but ex-
hibited, to great degree, the character and
proficiency Of their talented and popular in
structor
jefferson Instttute.-The Common cement
exercises of the Jefferson Female Institute,
Mrs. a. NJ. Forrest, Principal, took place in
the Court>room on Tuesday evening. We
were not present, but understand that not
withstanding the inclemency of the weather
large audience of the patrons and guests of
the school was present, and that the exercises
were such es to fully maintain'the reputation
hitherto enjoyed by this excellent school.
From the Free Press we transfer the fol-
lowing to our columns:
The Valedictory, by Miss Bessie Travers,
was model of good taste in style and de-
livery. Upon its conclusion an cxouisitelv
wrought floral basket was-by some skiliul
engineering to the platform with-
out loss Of petal or leaf Of flower, beauti-
full testimonial to her from some appreciativc
listener.
In awarding the prizes, Mrs. Forrest an
nounced that at the beginning Of the session
the usual medals were offered to the different
classes in English, French, Latin and Music
In the English department chan e was made
n the method of marking-a system Of mer,
it>cards adopted, whereby each pupil held in
her own hands the record of her standin~.-
There could be no mistake in determining to
whom the medals belong, as the decision was
made By each scholar exhibiting her cards
and ccI sficates.
Before giving the names of the young La
dies to WHOM, the medals are awarded Mrs
Forrest deemed it proper TO mention that
Miss Annie Eichelberger at the beginning of
the session very generously declined becoming
competitor for the Music medal, thinking
that es she had been a music scholar longer
than any of the other young ladies in the class,
they would not exactly have fair chance of
gaining it. In this she displayed much un-
sel6shness, and deserves praise. especially as
she continued to practice faithfully during
the entire session.
In the LIST. Glass. Miss Josie Morrow held
the highest number Of merits. asd received
~ IL. Ia NJ
Morrow, her sister. stood second, being only
.! merits below Miss Josie.
Miss Rebccca Crane received the medal of
the 2"d Class, silver Star, motto ''Excel-
sior." Miss Mamie Crane. her sister. held the
next highest number Of tickets
in the Sd Glass, HE medal was awarded
Miss Katie Shugert Miss Willie Wade stood
second
In the 4th Glass, the title to the rledal
was closely contested by Miss Mary Lippett
and Mis- Katie Eby, hut Miss Lippett hold
ing the highest number of cards, received the
reward,-a silver Star.
In French, all the young ladies having re-
cited so WE'LL it was difficult to decide which
should receive the prize. IN the 1st Glass;
silver Maltese Cross was awarded Miss Annie
Eichelberger for the greatest improvement
IN the Cad Glass, copy of Burns works to
Miss Bessie Travers. NJ ISIS Virginia Morrow
was com2incnted for the progress made in
French in Sc short time.
The Latin medal. silver Maltese Cross,
WIS given to Miss. Ella Fouke. The right to
it wGs closely contested by Mis- Willie Wade,
and could only be decided blythe daily marks
the latter falling short only Eve or six.
In Music, Miss Casteman, for her uu-
wearied diligence in practicing, and her great
improvement, received the reward-a gold
Maltese Cross. Miss Willie Wade standing
second.
A prize having been offered for the most
perfect examination in History. after a close
examination of several hours duration, three
nf the youn" Indies Misses Annie Eichelberger,
Kate Morrow and Ella Fouke, stood equal
and the decision was made by lot Miss Kate
Morrow successful. She received copy Of
I4ongfeIlow's Poems.
Minnie Weirck received NIeday for dili>
gencc in studies, department and punctuality.
The gentlemen to whom the Compositions
were submitted, rendered their decision that
all were very excellent; but they considered
the one entitled ''Put Money in thy Purse,
the best. 1t compared favorabiy with the
others in STYLE and displayed more depth of
thought. To Miss Kate Morrow, the author
thereof, was awarded handsome copy of d.
e. Lucas Wreath of Byzantine"
The exercises were then concluded by n
pa, ing song by the school and The Benedio-
ton BY Rev. A. G. Hopkins.
Charleston Female .Sc0pna'y.-The pupils
of this institution of learning were rcgaled at
tho suburban residence of the Principal, Miss
Sarah II. Brown, on Thursday evening, and
no doubt enjoyed delightful occasion, drop
ping care and trouble, and for the time Civ
ing full vent to their youthful CLEO.
HARvEsr.-A great many of our farmers
commenced harvesting last week, and the
harvest season is now in full tide. From