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


the regular issue of the Sentinel third SUP
Plement containing the conclusion of the gen
eral laws passed at the last session Of the Leg
islatnre. The delay in their publication wa
unavoidable, but they will be none the les
welcome now 10 all who wish to make them
selves acquainted with the laws by which the
are to be governed.
CoMMESeENENT EXERCISES. The sixty-fftl
annual commencement Of the Rockville Acad
envy was held at the Fair Grounds in thi
place on Friday evening last. Sixty-fye /
What associations cluster around, as the read
er, if he can, 60 back in memory, and call VI
the long list Of names that have gone foril
from this Institution TO fight the battle of life
II would, doubtless afford melancholy pleas
ure, to such an one, TO recall these friends Of
his youth, and revisit the scenes Of his early
life, and the old Academy where he was taught
lessons of wisdom by the kind old Professor
who has long since been gathered 10 his IA
Tiers BIT we are forgetting-we started to
give an account of the sixty fifth annual com
mencement of Rockville Academy, held in the
grove-underneath he old oaks, which have
fer a hundred years cast their shadows over
these beautiful grounds. Therein the soft
light Of June evening, the people assembled
rot little band Of devoted friends, but al
most the entire town. and many persons from
the country--to witness the exhibition, and
TO encourage, by their presence, the young
gentlemen who were struggling to win Aca-
demic honors. And what an incentive this
adds to a noble ambition. The youth left TO
struggle alone, unaided by the cheering voice
of pareut and friend, can rest on no "bed Of
roses" if he wish to excel; and therefore it is,
that on such occasions their presence is pecu-
harly appropriate, and neither are these SOU
venirs, the bouquets Of beautiful flowers OF
which the youthful declaimers are made the
recipients, 10 be forgotten, for in this they see
that they are not forgotten, and that sweet ia :
ces and bright eyes cheer them on in the race
for improvement.
Headed by the Rockville Brass Band, and
under the leadership Of Messrs. l.. b. ALLEN
and WASHINGTON CATLETT, the Principal and
Vice Principal Of The Academy, the pupils en-
tered the grounds at an early hour and wer'
soon arranged upon the platform, after which
the exercises began. This was recitations from
the best authors and defamation by those wht
were farther advanced. The programme is to-
lengthy to follow through, and we must con
tent ourself with saying that all the pupils &C
quilted themselves well, and deserve mucl
creditor the manner in which they performed
their parts. This was the common opinion
and is a worthy compliment not only 10 tn
teachers but to the pupils.
Z. B. Preltyman, Esq, then, on behalf o
timed and appropriate remarks delivered tn
Medals to those 10 whom they had beer
awarded.
In the Academic Department, the first hon
or, gold medal, was awarded to j. Maury
Dove.
The second honor silver medal, was awar
ded to L. E. Sionestreet
intermediate Department, the first honor,
gold medal was awarded TO Frank Higgins
The second honor, silver medal, was awar
dcd 10 Alex. Muncasler.
Primary Department, first honor, golt
medal, was awarded to Willie 0lruu.
The second honor, silver medal, was awar
ded 10 Tommy Vinson.
For Penmanship, first honor, gold medal
was awarded to N. D. Oiiutt, Jr.
The second honor, a silver medal, was awar
ded to Alex Muncaster.
The Eocutou Medal was unanimously awar
ded by the committee to A. j.. Almoney.
And thus closed the sixty fourth Academic
year Of the Rockville Academy. May it liv,
long and continue TO send forth into the worl(
the sons Of Old Montgomery, fitted and prepa
red to enter upon the stern duties of life. Peo
pie o. Rockville and Montgomery cherish th
Institution as one Of the best legacies bequeath
ed TO you and as the best you can bequeath t.
your children.
The school is in prosperous condition anC
under the management of Messrs. ALLEN ant
GATLETT who ae fully competent 70 discharg,
the duties that devolye upon them, it mus
continue TO prosper.
The Medals were all made by our townsmar
Mr. HY. ANsLEY, and are beautiful speci.
men OF workmanship, as well executed MS any
city establishment could have furnished.
NVR NEXT CoNGREssMAN.-We have studi
ously avoided any alusion to this subject fol
the reason that we believe it too soon to dis
cuss the question. The weather is warm ane
when tue thermometer is 96 in the shade, pc
liticsl discussions are not profitable, besides
the farmers are at this time more interested il