Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-06-25
Letter from Medley's.

Mr.. Editor 1t was my pleasure to have
been present with the many spectators on
the eve of the 10Th, at the Commencement
at Briarley Hall, which is a new, large and
airy building with all necessary conven-
fences, with beautiful surroundings, which
was built expressly by its occupant for
school purposes, and during the vacation of
the school in the summer months the house
is generally filled with boarders of the most
refined and select of Baltimore or Washing
ton, whoever happens to be the first APP
plicants. 1t adjoins the flourishing village
OF Poolesville The vicinity thereof is con-
sidered the most picturesque portion of Mont
gomery county. 1t is situated about four
miles from GAINESVILLE Station on the Met
ropolitan railroad. The Poolesville stage
in going to and returning from the station
passes the door four times a day, by which
it has pleasant and quick communication
with Washington and Baltimore. | unex-
spectedly received an invitation to be present
on that occasion, and enjoyed what may be
termed an intellectual treat. l heard much
praise by those who protested to be learned
in the various branches in which the young
ladies had written their exercises, wherein
they gave a vivid synopsis, fully showing
that their time had been probably spent.
Their teachers, Mrs. Porter, her accomplish
ed daughter and her assistants, have few
equals in their laudable calling, for if there
is one calling above another it IS that of lay
ing the foundation of the future lives of
Americas fair daughters by instilling into
their minds the motto TO preserve and i'm
prove every spare moment, even those that
their parents have SO kindly allowed them
to pass under the tutorship of the superior
intellectual training of Briarley Hail. which
is so seldom to be found at boarding schools
of this period, but from what have seen |
can truthfully say that all those who have
patronized this institution of learning have
gotten value received, and think. those con
templating sending their daughters and
wards from home would stand in their own
light, not to consult with the proprietress
OF this institution before making up their
minds on this momentous subject, for there
are few schools of the kind that combine
more Of the comforts of home, and at the
same time such superior intellectual advan-
tages. The young ladies received medals
and other tokens of merit for noted pro-
gress in their various studies, music and ex-
cellent department included.
The Poolesville band was in attendance
equipped in their new regalia, and with
gentemanly manners and delightful music
added much to the joyous occasion.
If it would not be amiss, would say to
the young ladies that have just finished their
education and are about to take the step from
pupil Of Briarley, to be known hereafter
as young ladies OF society, TO remember the
fond hopes Of all these who love them so
dearly not to think that because they have
thrown off the restraints of their exacting
and loving teachers they are free to do as
they please far from it, for every young
laHU 10 itHnaI hu har xtral H. in fln
role of life she now assumes, and it will
greatly depend on her own acts whether
she will be comfort and stay TO her own
dear parents, as down the path of life they
glide, for in a few short years they may be
brought to sorrowful grave from some mis-
step of their loved daughter. Young ladies,
remember that many of the fallen daughters
of earth, who now grovel about with their
shame like milestone hanging to their
necks, were once the loving daughters of fond
and honored parents. Therefore shun all
vice and gaudy dress, and prove yourself
worthy to be called one of Americas fair
daughters.
1t is said there is balm for every wound
and a depression for every Joy which was
more than verified in this case, for Mr.. Trail,
a young man of Poolesville, who is a clerk
for John Il. Norris q Co., came near being
Killed after the breaking up Of the COM
mencement of Briarley by an unlocked for
accident, 1t seems he accompanied some
ladies there in carriage and drove spirit
ed and dangerous horse, which accidentally
got the bride off, and Mr. Trail, in attempt
ing to hold him by the name, which proved
to be futile attempt, and in the plunging
of the frightened animal he was run over
and badly cut in the back of the head and
bruised about the face and body. He was
carried home in an unconscious condition,
and for several days has been under the care
of DIR. Walling, one OF the nlost eminent
physicians of this vicinity The young man
is recovering rapidly, TO the qualification of
his many friends who were fearful that his
injuries would prove fatal.
| have seen your new correspondents first
effort in the shape of an explanation in one
Of your late issues and hope he will prove
a valuable acquisition to the number of your
generally wide-awake correspondents and
as he processes to love the truth, have no
doubt but that his productions will be relia-
bic and entertaining.
June %, 1880. MEDLEYs.