The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-04-17


The members Of the senior class Of Western
Maryland College held their third Quarterly
exercises on Friday afternoon, the I'M insi.
+ ne exercises opened with al instrumental
trio by Misses Woodland, Nieodemus and
smith. MI. Il. >. Baiic, the first sneaker.
spoke on Oliver Cromwell. Before proceed
ing with his subject he urged the necessity Of
investigating the principles that have aetnated
men, and OF not judging their actions loo
hastily. He then skctched his life and ended
with the conviction that Cromwell was onsel.
hsh In his motives, DESTROYS of his countrvis
rather than personal good, and in Inc cir.
eumstanees which surrounded him was. In
nearly every respect, a noble man, Miss
IL. Hodges then read a very interesting and
practical essay on The Duties Of ~. Dav
she would have her audience not to Qloat
over the past or trust in any future; but, con.
eentraung soul and body in the duties thatlie
around US to-day, to press every energy ia the
improvement OF the present. Mr.. W. II. De
ford GRAFTON on Progress which followed
was wei handled aud showed deep analysis
oil the subject. Miss Kimbler then presented
quite unique essay on Idol Worship. After
mentioning the idols Of the Ancients and the
images o. me Modern healheas, she added
that We also have our idols. She showed
commendable taste Is advising less ceramics
and more genuine household comfort, lea,
fancy decorations on parlor pottery and more
kitchen. The instrumental duette by Misses
smith and Holiday was we'll rendered. Inc
GRAFTON OF Mr.. l.. 4. Jarman was handled in
masterly manner, and showed not only
thought, bat forcible expression In regard
to the language used Retrospective IN its
nature the gradual discarding of flllacies,
both IN theory and practice, and the unwilling
oil the truths, which had been hidden from
man vlewi were ingeniously contrasled, and
Drought before the audience in a strong light
wan that earnest address, peculiarly his own,
ne commanded the closest attention of the
audience throughout the whole delivery. Miss
Selby's essay, Fill Life'a Vase with Roses.
abounded in ilowery SMILES, pleasing figures
OF speech, and showed dainty choice oil Ian.
guage, without detracting from its force. Mr..
Mcdaniel had ns his subject Poland. Though
strictly historical, he interviewed in it some
very fine thoughts. Poland, as be looked at
i, Is deserving Of our regard primarily because
hersons aided materially in the Revolution, and
secondly because she has produced men whose
intellectual aitainments are worthy of the ad.
niration of anyone. Miss Flora Wilson, the
ast Of the ladies', read thoughtful essay on
The Immortal Principle, and in il sought 10
enforce the necessity OF the improvement Of
lime while at college. II was well received.
Mr. Joseph Smith ended the orations with
Industry and Conlentment as his subject The
dependency, as he said, Of contentmeut on
industry rendered them inseparably connected.
No one can be fully contenled unless he has
lone his duty. Hence the necessity Of every.
1ne exerting themselves TO be industrious.
lie spoke well and closed with humorous
lllullon TO the college. An instrumental solo
ly Miss Herring and prayer by DIR. Ward com.
lleied the programme. The audience was
air and appreciative.