Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-06-19

closed with q class IN Rhetoric, c0In-
posed as follows:
Miss Florence Light,
Belle Rinker,
Georgia Pitzer,
" Annabel Pierce.
We were not present during the
morning, and can only give the opin-
ion of others that the three classes
above named acquitted themselves
well in the examination to which
they were subjected. At the close,
Rev. Mr.. Cutler addressed Il few re-
marks to the pupils, and said that
their examination reflected honor
both on themselves, the institution,
and its principal and teachers.
The following class in Interest was
called on re-assembling in the after
non
Miss George Pitzer,
George Rinker,
/" Bette Tabler,
Lizzie HODGE,
j. p. Miller.
They We're put through avery rigid
examination, and came out with fly
ing colors. The entire class did re-
markably well-some a little better
than others, but all stood an exami-
nation that they might well be proud
of.
Next came the following class in
Senior Algebra
Miss Florence Light,
Miss Annabel PIERCE
Belle Rinker,
L. p. Miller.
We confess to a very rusty know
ledge of Algebra, but were entirely
satisfied from the ease and celebrity
with which the questions were an
swered, and problems worked out on
the blackboard, that the Class were
well up in this branch, and had mas
tered the principles thoroughly.
The examination for the evening,
and the session, closed with a Glass
in Bookkeeping:
Miss M. b. Rinker.
George Pitzer.
Fannie Tobey.
" Lizzie HODGE.
A.. Buser.
The examination of this Glass was
highly interesting, and developed a
proficiency in this difficult and intri-
cate study that was both gratifying
and astonishing. They answered all
questions promptly, and with one or
two exceptions, correctly. That the
Glass have a good knowledge of the
general principles of Bookkeeping
was clearly evident, not only from
their answers to questions propound-
ed, but from their work as exhibited
in a set of books kept by each mem-
Der of the Glass.
At the close Of the exercises, Rev.
4. p. Neale expressed his entire sat-
isfaction with the examination thro'-
out, and complimented the pupils on
their efficiency. He was followed ia
a few remarks by T.. M. Shaffer, esq,
who heartily concurred in the com
mendations of Rev. Mr.. Neale, and
added his testimony to the thorough
ness Of the examination and excel
lent manner in which the pupils had
passed through it.
Summing up
The examination exercises through
out, were a complete success. Anum-
Der Of our citizens were in attend
ance each day, and the very credita-
Bile manner in which the pupils ac-
quilted themselves by their prompt.
ness in answering the various ques-
tions propounded, has made the Col
lege many new friends.
The eXaminatiOn'WaS MOfOuqh in
all the departments of Science and
Literature taught in the College; and
the admirable order, refinement Of
manners, and correct department ex-
hibitedby thepupils was only equaled
by the case and celebrity with which
they answered the hard questions I"
prop0unded them in relation to their
studies.
The graceful demonstrations on the
formidable blackboard Z Of the va
rious propositions in Algebra and Ge-
ometry, gave the audience occular
proof OF the quick perception Of the
female mind in a~nalyZing the princi-
pies, and unfolding the truths of the
higher branches OF mathematics.
The examination in English Liter
allure was most interesting. To find
the young ladies of the present day SO
familiar with the character and senti-
ments of those greatlights that adorn
the pages of history, and laid the
foundation Of all that is solid and en-
during in Science, Morals and Relip-
ion, is the best evidence of their ap-
probation Of good education and Of
the refined taste and correct viewsof
the accomplished teachers who com
pose the Faculty.
The exercises during the entire
three DAVIS were deaplv inferesfino