Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-07-04
fCorrespondenee Of the BeaeOn.l

The Annual Commencement Of 81.
Mary's Seminary took place on Tues
day, June 18th. A large audience was
in attendance from all parts ofthe coun-
ty. IT was our first trip 70 st. Mary's
for months and it afforded Us greet plea
sure TO meet the friends Of our early
days, among whom was our old friend
Dr.. B. who looked on that occasion as
if che wished he were a child again"
We were the recipient Of kind invita-
ton TO visit his hosPitable home, but
urgent business forced Us TO forego that
pleasure. Had time been ours, we could
have spent weeks gazing upon the beau
ties of has lovely homestead. At three
o'clock, p. m, we were notified that
the exercises had begun and at once
sought seats in the Hall. The young
ladies, clad in spotless white, fled slow
Iy in, keeping graceful pace with the
"Marche Entree," after which the en-
tire class sang beautiful chorus. The
first address was delivered by Miss
Stone, of Prince Georges county, on
Twilight Musings" 1t was an inter-
estIng essay, well-written and prettily
delivered. She was followed by Miss
Andrews, who read an excellent and
affecting essay on the ruins of Time"
Next in order came recitation by Miss,
Blanche Roe sne of Eastebn Shores
beautiful daughters) the rendition Of
which brought applause from all who
listened 10 her sweet voice The fourth
essay was by Miss Nettie Thomas, who
selected for her subject Dress is not
the Man." 1t was a fair effort for one
so young and creditably delivered-af-
ter,which followed the Singing Skewl"
by the entire class. I'VE presume ar
ranged by Miss Quinan, the senior
teacher OF the Institution, who so de-
lights TO please the girls and boys. 1t
was both instructive and amusing and
splendidly conducted by Miss Trench
ard, than whom none excelled and GER
tainly few deserve more praise. The
valedictory was read by Miss Matte
Carson, Of Baltimore city. 1t was
written with some ability, but in
differently delivered. Then followed
the distribution of certificates, medals
and premiums, and il correctly informed,
the highest honors Of the Institution
were awarded to Miss Stone, OF Prince
Georges county, whose energy, perse-
verance, obedience and application en-
title her to them.
We noticed among those from dis
lance two distinguished gentlemen from
your town, "a Governor and Baron. I"
They drove stylish pair, came in =
stylish buggy. under the seat Of which
they carried a stylish rejuvenator and
talked only to stylish women-bul don I
tell their wives-they can't help it,.
We were glad TO meet so many familiar
faces after an absence of months. Lit
tie Jacky M was there intervie wing
every stranger on the place. We asked
what in the world was the matter; We
learned heart was lost, and before bid
ding adieu. heard it had been found by
one Of your gallant boys, Billy F., in
which connection we must not forget to
mention another F., poor Robt. Wood
ly, who seemed to have the St. Inigoes'
blues. He is a clever fellow, but oh !
so, so cross, which Of course is only
known to the boys and should not be
breathed even in Piney Point. Chap
tico district had a representative in
the person Of Henry William Thomas,
and we could but regret that the Old
Factory had failed to send her great ed
ucat:onal benefactor, Capt. Geo. Henry.
We cannot close without thanking the
very afable, polite and accommodating
captain o. he steamer Sue and the ever
obliging, attentive and scholarly purser
for a delightful trip TO Bacon's wharf
and return on their palatial steamer, ar
ranged by the latter TO afford to the boys
an opportunity to say goodbye to the
girls. With many thanks 10 Mrs.
Thomas and her assistants for pleas
ant evening, we turned homeward, and
babe to St. Mary's, lovely spot, fare
we'll .....