Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-30

sanctioned, and that it was strictly technical
word. Judgment was against both, and 30 the
contest, as between this city and Coatesville WAS
settled, they to have the 1st, End, and 4th, we
the 3d. 9Th and 9Th. The two Coatesvlle llades
now only spelled word or two, before one
missed ed-perhaps purposely-and ended the
whole trial, it being now after II o'clock,
The prizes were then presented, Mr. Lore CIV
ing those which went to Coatesville, and DR..
Huston those for this city, and each adding some
thoughtful and KINDLY words. Mr.. Lore said to
Miss Gottier who received the fourth prize, a
handsome satchel, that he hoped she would carry
it home full of friendly feelings for Coatesvlle,
from the people of Wilmington. The prizes
/. Elegant writing desk, S27., Mrs. Bradley of
Coatesville.
2. Pearl-mountcd opora-glasses, $3.50, Miss
Yearsley, OF Coatesville.
8. Rogers Statuette. School Examination"
Miss Mary Miller, Of Wilmington.
4. Fine Morocco satclie 49,, Miss Bother, Of
Coatesville.
6. Cooper's Misunderstanding Tales" SO 25.,
Miss 8. A. Il. Francis, Of Wilmington.
6. Library inkstand, $685. Mr.. Moore, of Will
mington.
Upon the presentation Of the prizes, the audi
ence withdrew, the midnight hour being at hand.
The arrangements were carefully made. and
we'll carried out. The presiding officers
smoothed the path, and added elements Of good
feeling to the occasion. The music contributed
by the Wesleyan College ladies, made very
pleasant feature. Prof. Reynolds made a very
satisfactory Pedagogue, his demeanor being cour-
teous and consderate az we'll as precise. This
plan OF having Attorneys, while it prolonged
the contest, and had some tendency to disputa-
tious delay was in the main good. 1t insured
prompt appeal on doubtful points, and made it
the less likely for errors of any sort to slip
through. The Umpires made an excellent Court
OF Appeal, President Wilson's learned and be-
nevolent Uranium rising with dignity from its
centre. The decisions seemed, tardy, sometimes,
but that with accuracy was better than haste
and error. With nearly all the rulings, we be-
lieva every fair person present would concur.
1t is said that one error by Coatesville lady,
who was one of the last two or three i'll her
class, passed unnoticed, she spelling abysmal
with two s-es. This, if true, might have made
material difference in the result, but. on the
whole, 80 well were all points watched, it seems
most fit to not consider those "saddest of all
might have beens.
It s worthy of remark that as usual the
ladies' bore off the honors, the first five prizes
going to them. Coatesvillo's five gentlemen all
went home empty handed, and Wimington's five
took but one prize For the deft and ready use
of their tongues, our sisters, rather than our
brethren, get the rewards of merit. We mem
ton here, that Mrs. Bradley, who received the
first prize, is the editress of the Chitiren's
Friend, and sister of Daniel II. and Lindley G.
Kent, now well-known citizens of Wilmington,
but originally from Chester county. Among the
visitors present, was W. W. Woodruff, OF New
town, Bucks county, formerly County Snperin-
tendent OF Chester county. He WAS reporting
for Brother Darlingtons great weekly, the
Doyestown Inteliigencer.
The following statements will show the
words each of the spoilers failed on. We can
not be certain that their incorrect versions are
in every case given Just as they were spelled,
but in most instances they are