Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-07-06
THE SENTINEL.
commencement Exercises.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

lOI tuo bouituSt tSin hitCF taC OtSlTiDutlOu o.
premiums to the following scholars: Misses
Claudia White and Rosa Griffith, who stood
highest in the school and equal in Ill branches
Of study. To the former, gold ring; the
latter q handsome book.
We were gratifed to see the trustees, Messrs
R. A. Bogely, R. A. Shokell and r. 0. Ed
monston, present, who held meeting aud
elected Rev. s. R. White Principal for the
term ensuing Other matters were discussed,
bat no action taken.
On Thursday night ef last week the An
drew Small Academy at Darnsstown closed
its scholastic year in the presence Of goedly
number with the reading Of number of origi-
nal and well written essays by the student Of
the institution, the distribution Of premiums
awarded for various merits, and an edifying
and eloquent address delivered by Mr.. VIM
Brewer, Editor Of the Aduocdte Following
is a list OF essays and by whom read Jno. H
Miss l.. Cuttings, 'Is cheerfulness duty )"
Juo P. Campbell, 'Music;" Miss Duggie
lIoskinson, "Induence - Miss Alice Clagett
advantages Of Education :" Andrew Small,
'Money Miss Kate Higgins, Perseverance;
Miss Eugenia Mnllican, "Lifs;f Miss Eliza
offuit, Friendship Miss Emma Beach,
1.-THE Dream Of Life and yaledictory.
The school was divided into four Glasses, and
one prize each was given to the LIST and 4th
and two each to the 2nd and 3rd. LIST class
Miza Efunaa Ranch. ON cloSv Is. 1,oror 20
Jno. p. Campbelfand 2nd honor was divided
between Misses Duggie Hoskinson and Kate
Higgins; Bird class, LIST honor to Miss b. l..
Campbell and 2nd honorte Miss Annie Beach;
4th class, Jas. P. Williams. Certificates for
uniform propriety Of department and success
fpl diligence throughout the year were given
TO J. II. Gassaway, Andrew Small B.
Cunningham AID to Misses Alice Clagett
Kate Higgins, Florence MulIican Libbie Git
,ings, Duggie Hoskinson, Stella Mullican, and
Efie Windsor
Miss Emma Beach, the valedietorian, was
awarded the only gold medal. The medal
was presented by her tutor, Mr.. Campbell, for
her excellent scholarship. The prize for music
was awarded TO Jno. p Campbell.
Annual distribution Of premiums at ST
Marys institute under the direction of Misses
Dugan & VALLEY took place on Friday, June
goth, s77, as follows:
Silver Medal for Ambition, awarded to Miss
NJ Qsinn. pgemiums for Improvement in
,ht Aglish branches, awarded to Miss NJ. Mad
doS Hiss a Maddox Miss ? Blake; Miss
A. Eslin, Miss Rosie Clagett, Miss Rosie
Wagner; Miss R. Kleine Miss Katie Kleine;
Miss A. J. Wagner; Miss F. Xisipei X s
Rosie Nouldeu; Miss NJ Moulden Miss L.
Poss Miss Lily Pose; Miss NJ. Poss; Mrs
Mary ualpin Miss D. Rickett; Miss Y.
Rckett.
This institution has been established since
1869, and is superior to any other in this
county and equal TO any in the State. lls ad-
yantages are numerous-tRs town in which !,
10 situated is the county scat, with railroad
atits environs, with habitation between eight
hundred and thousand. The many former
female students who are now unon this wide
world striving for livelihood can attest the
fact Of the capabilty of Misses Dugan Wal
ley to impart the requisite educational knowl-
edge as well as the slrictest moral laws 10 the
youthful mind preparatory 10 embarking upon
the worldly sea OF troubles, trial and tribu-
htions. No especial religious doctrine is
inculcated in tho shooting mind, but the
attendance at the services Of some chosen de-
nomination is made compulsive by the direct
rssses We trust they may have larger
number of pupils in attendance next year than
they had during the past. People of the county
as well as those at distance will find in future
years the advantages derived BY patronizing
this institution.
Miss Mollie Quinn, Of Washington, was the
recipient Of the only graduating medal. The
time Of this young lady's course was
period ia which she greatly developed those
charms OF mind and department that have
made her such favorite with her teachers and
schoolmates and acquaintance.
The Sixty Eighth Anniversary Of the Rock
viisx- KcRS my was celebrated last Friday
night at the Fair Grounds. The order Of
exercises consisted of defamation, awarding
Of medals and addresses by Hon. R. J. Bowie
and Mr. Clark, the teacher of the institute.
The following ia list Of medals awarded
A gold medal for standing in Mathematics
Astronomy and Deportment-awarded TO
Charles Yeirs gold medal for Standing in
Mathematics-award 10 Forest Prettyman
gold medal for standing in Latin--awarded
10 Thomas yinson; gold medal for standing
in Primary English and Latin-awarded to
W.B Williams; gold medal for superiority
in nmanship-awarded-t N. D Offutt.
The evening was much enjoyed by the many
friends of the Academy in attendance. After
the exercises had been finished the Hall was
cleared Of seats and the Dung people amused
themselves with tho graceful dance which was
adorned by all the beauty Of the neighhorhood,
added TO which were many pretty and enter
tanning young ladies who are spending the
summer in our town. The following is Judge
Dowie's address on the occasion:
Young Gentlemen Through the kindness Of
your highly esteemed Preceptor, | have the
pleasure Of pIesenti1g to the successful COM
Apettors the medals awarded ey the Trustees 70
>uost diigent in their respective classes
badges conferred By Competent and
iadges, after thorough examination,
rIsalta. q ora your persons,
msmentos of days
HES improved, Of
career Of life. Yet