The Democratic advocate., 1879-06-07


MEssRs. EDIToRs Only q few months
since the great Polar wave was the all en-.
crossing theme, but what change now with
the mercury at 95 above zero. Nature really
changes the opinions and feelings Of all of US.
When we have cold weather with chilly winds
and wintry blasts, our thoughts turn to the
bright and beautiful sumner, with its gentle
zephyrs, gorgeous flowers, ripping streams,
and the sweet warblings Of summer birds from
summer lands; but did not mean TO be po'
etical on this occasion. You will please ex-
cuse me for the present and give me an OPP
portuniiy TO pen a few lines of more praeti
cal and substantial character.
Weare truly in the midst Of stirring events.
The arts and sciences are moving ON grandly.
Even the widest dreams Of theorists are in
some instances eliminating in useful inven-
tions and beautiful discoveries. A bold Rus.
sian navigator has at length solved the great
problem of a passage from ocean TO ocean
through the north frigid zone. Memories Of
Franklin, Kane, and n host OF other daring,
but unfortunate, explorers of the icy regions
are revived Though dead to the world, they
are still living in the hearts of grateful peo.
pie. The world truly moves in spite Of the
clinching arguments Of the old gentleman who
declared that such was not the fact, that it
htd hchtA An0NtA hitttt hG was bOtut Auu u ~
reFolyed on its own axis the water would all
run out Of his well and leave him without one
Of the necessary elements to cook his hash
or slake his thirst, at the flowing fountain on
a midsummer day.
We must soon bid an atfeetionate adieu to
many cherished idols Of the past; they were
useful in their day and generation; they have
served purpose, and now the grave and the
tombstone await them. New beauties are
springing up around us; Drummond and Cal
cium lights must fade away amid the dazzling
splendors solved from the hitherto unveiled
mysteries of nature the name Edison will
awaken thrill in every heart. Even the
schools are in sympathy, aud may the day
speedily come when every human thought
and aspiration will loeS up from nature to
Natures God, wait and adore.
1--WE know when moons shall wanc
When summer birds, from other lands, shall cross
When antumn's hue shah tinge the golden grain,
But who can teach Us when 10 look for Thee
Mr. Ford, proprietor Of Ford's Opera
House, is giving the entire proceeds of his
opera for several nights for the benefit of the
poor excursion fund. This will be heartily
welcomed by the poor little children and their
mothers, some of whom have never tasted the
sweet country air, or bathed their feet in the
clear ripping streams, away from the dust Of
the streets aud the dingy walls of filthy tene.
ments. To such Mr.. Il. is making extensive
arrangements to accommodate.
The Normal School, with the exception Of
the teachers department, has closed for the
present year. The extra session, for the
benefit Of the teachers only, will be continued
to the 10th of June. The latter class has
representatives from Carroll, Frederick, Wash
D.lt .1
The exercises have been truly interesting and
beneficial, and will no doubt continue to be
so during the entire term. Most of us regret
that the school will close so soon. Weweaii
be pleased to have the term extended to the
lst September. The people of the State Of
Maryland ought TO be proud of the Normal
School. 1t is destined, at no distant day, to
be the prime factor in the great and commen-
dable work of education. Its corps OF profes
sors is thorough aud efficient; its discipline is
mild, yet firm; its course of instruction is
liberal; il is temple of architecture aud use
fulness worthy the hearts and hands that have
reared and sustained il, and know, Messrs.
Editors, you will endorse every sentiment Of the
above. | saw you in our Teachers Conven
ton at Westminster, heard you give expires.
sion to your sentiments in a clear, logical
manner. The memories Of the past were re-
vived, thought of my own dear father who
is now sleeping the sleep that knows no wax
ing You were giving ntterance to the words
of truth and soberness in advocacy Of the
cause of education, and the principles for
which we are laborng so zealously, (may |
add eiheienty) | could not be mistaken, il
was self-evident to me that your heart, your
and year prayers were with US aud
would be with us to the end. In the morning
ris.A
me, when all was bright and beautiful around
me, listened calmly 10 the words falling
from a loved fathers lips, | could read in his
countenance the interest he then felt in the
establishment of public schools for general
education, and even then my heart had conf
dence and bright hopes for the future. had
the same feelings that animate the breasts of
other Juveniles. / really thought my father
was the greatest man on all this earth, could
not Danish il from me, it followed and chung
to me years after had left my native land.
We have had splendid entertainments at the
Normal every night, to which the teachers
were welcome without money and without
price. Thanks to Prof Newell and his corps
Of model teachers. Mr.. Newell is certainly
an ornament TO bis profession. The right
man 10 the right place. None know him
but to love him; none name him but TO praise.
Among the prominent educators at the com.
mencement exercises Of the State Normal
School, | saw our county Examiner, Mr.. Jos.
NJ. Newson, of Carroll, who participated in
all the exercises at the close Of the school and
during the examination of the graduating
class His words will be treasured, his coun.
sells will be needed, and his advice will be fol-
lowed cheerfully. His pleasant and smiling
face will be remembered and cherished by all
who heard him at the Normal School of Ma
ryland Carroll has her laurels fairly won.
One Of the graduates, Mr.. Frederick 5. My.
erlyi delivered to an appreeiatiye audience q
beautiful Salutatory on the s0rigin Of Our
Schools which elected marked applauses.
For nearly an hour be held his audience in
admiration. The future career OF this gentle.
man will doubtless be one of honor and great
usefulness in any position to which he may
be called. The er-cauiious Baltimore Amer.
lean gave him beautiful compliment in its
columns. The Valedictory, domestic Econ.
omy,' by Miss Elizabeth Fundenberg, Of AL
legany county, blended so much of the
serious with the comic that il kept the audi.
ence alternately in jubilant applause and Sc.
rlous admiration. Ere she concluded the
audience was well satisfied that il would not
work well at present TO. introduce into our
public schools the practical part Of domestic
-oeActJ 10 stNNi1t utattIh VI tNutaAaous
The female graduates, arrayed 10 spotless
white, occupied conspicuous place on the
stage, almost entirely surrounded bypyramids
Of magnificent flowers and boqnets, with many
other objects of special interest, which caused
the scene TO resemble picture Of some fairy
land. One Of the speakers on the stage,
while drawing the immortal names mot born
to die" from history, paid beautiful tribute
to the memory Of one Of Virginia's noblest
sons-tien. X. =. Lee. AS opportunity pre-
sented, Prof Newell made some excellent
remarks to the different classes. 10 the az
ternoon all had the pleasure of listening to a
Ane leetnre on Drawing and Education, By q
gentleman from Washington, u. G.. ! did hot
get his name while taking notes. The speak.
ers were lavishing praise without stint upon
the author Of drawing, and giving 10 the State
Of Maryland all honor for The origin of thi.
beautiful art. II was singular fact that the
gentleman who FIRST introduced the art wns
on the stage at the time. but IN consequence
Of deafness did not hear a single word. Gov.
Carrolli the Mayor Of Baltimore, and othel
distinguished ffiends of education were pres
ent. The Governor made q beautiful addres.
70 the classes His remarks we're eloquent
practical aud enthusiastic. regret YER,
much that space prevents me from giving BIZ
entire speech on that memorable occasion.
While be was presenting the certificates All
we're deeply interested and affected.
But the sad farewell, when all we're about
70 separate, perhaps 70 meet no more on
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