Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-07-03

the advantages afforded in our county, fee
prompted to send you brief statement of g
visit to st. Annals HAIL. a Seminary for young
ladies, located near Brookeville, and presided
over by the Rev. DR.. 0. HURON, D. d.
II was on Thursday afternoon last, that
attended the closing exercises of this excellent
School The Institution is within fifteen min
utes' ride of the village, lying of from thu
| Unity road about half a mile, in beautifully
sequestercd spot. Everything about it has
more the appearance of comfortable country
home than the formal look of Seminary and
the appearance grows on you as you approach
the house. the grounds about which are taste
fully adorned with variety Of fourishiug
evergreens and other shade trees. Anyone in
pursuit of a study-nook, on getting there,
would go no further. The foliage and shelter
seem peculiarly inviting to the numerous song
birds, of which we have so many in this coun-
ty. Out Of sight of turnpike and county roads,
and railroads, but within hearing of the loco
motive whistle of the Metropolitan Branch r.
r., it is yet comfortably accessible, for sup
pose it could be reached from Baltimore in
four hours and from Washington in three.
While our roads are not as good as they
should he, you know what beautifully diver
sifed views our county presents Of woodland
scenes, and finely cultivated farms, rolling
hill and peaceful valley; and where will you
find pnrer and cooler water or more refresh
ing healthiul breezes
The home-look, referred 10, of this model
seat of learning is not only evident as you APP
proach the house, but home-feeing is expe-
rienced as you move among the happy inmates
of this academic grove. have visited many
schools, but never one where was manifested
such easy yet respectful confidence between
pupils and teachers. There was none Of that
ofiishness, that cold half-timid, formal re-
spectfulness Of manner which is often observ-
ed in schools; none of that restraint and stiff
ness, but the pleasant ease and decorousness
Of conduct usual in a well-regulated home
There was evidence of discipline, and good
order, with no indication of severity or
harshness
Among the visitors were Mr.. A. B. Davis,
Mr.. Hilleary Offutt, who has two daughters
and a nece there DR.. Riggs, of Brookeville,
Dr.. Maynard, of Unity, the father of one O
the pupils, Mr.. S. H. Coleman, Principal o
the Brookeville Academy for boys, time
honored Institution, Mr.. Thomas Riggs, ant
a number OF young gentlemen, relatives an(
friends of the young ladies. The busy, har
vest season kept some at home who would 9th
erwise gladly have been there. There alsC
was seen some of the justly proud mothers o
some of the fair student daughters. Must
mention dress Can you speak of young la
dies without making some reference to it
| Well, am glad TO tell the truth about it, ant
or extravaganza, or attempt at either. Thu
dresses of the Young ladies were atiractiv,
from their exquisite simplicity, purity anc
good taste. And, may suggest to the young
ladies, that they persist in such style, so tina
gentlemen shall not have to comment on iht
briliancy and costlincss of their jewelry th'
magnifcence and extravaganza of their dresses
but upon the purity and beauty Of their faces
their attractiyeness of manner and CONVERSE
tion-the eleyating and refining influences o.
their associations. These are attractions which
wear well, and win. They are a pleasure tc
possess-they are pleasure and II benefit &c
exercise. Any illiterate, coarse, vulgar wo-
man can put on jewelry, silks and satins, but
they are very trashy, unsubstantal things to
build reputation on, or TO seek happiness in.
Pardon this depression.
DR.. Huron opened the afternoons enter
tainment by some brief hints at his excellent
| system of instruction an9 discipline, and an
nounced the order of exercises.
| The musical performances on the Piano
| were highly creditable to the method and
| taste of the instructress-the eldest daue liter
of Dr.. HUrToN--and also to the practice oftht
young ladies. AS have not space to com
ment on each performer and performance,
can only say that all did well, and must have
highly gratifed those who were most interest
ed in them.
Between some Of the musical pieces, Original
compositions were read by their respective au-
tn RS, and it was clear to be seen that some
myers Cuulu w nhoTe tuau 'iShle tHe helS Ol
Piano, or make sewing machines of them.
selves.
One Of the teachers, Miss Long, then read q
brief report of the standing of each of the pu-
pills as to scholarship, which must have been
highly satisfactory to all who were interested
in it, parents, relatives and friends
The Rev. JAS. B AyERIrT, by previous in
vitation, then delivered just such an address
as might have been expected of him, abound
ing in beautiful sentiment, tenderness of feel
ing, and judicious reflection. Having at one
time been in charge of large and aourishing
school in Virginia, he was able fully to APP
preciate the occasion and say things most APP
prorriate.
Then followed distribution, not of premi-
ums, for the Rev. Preceptor does not approve
of that kind of stimulation, but of remem-
brancers of the school year, every scholar re-
ceiving from the Doctors bands book.
The exercises were then closed by a bene6ic-
tion pronounced by Dr. Huron with deep
feeling.
| But he and his good wife could not send us
home without some token of their considerate
care of their many visitors. All were led into
the large dining-hall, where a most bouutiful
supply of refreshments was provided, which
seemed exhaustless. After this enjoyment a
kind "good evening" was expressed, and
''home'' was the word, and thus ended day