The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-05-11

to do.
MR.. o. n. HoLLINGswoRTH,
the state agent of the Peabody educa-
tional fund, was then introduced. He
said that he came before them AS the rep.
resentatiye of the Peabody educa-
tional fund, the grandest act
of philanthropy the world had
ever witnessed, and as a warm advocate
of free schools, and hoped that the time
was not far distant when our boys and
girls would be able to step out of the
high schools of this state into the univer-
sity, without one cent of cost on the
part OF the pupil. He then presented
THE PEABODY MEDALS
description OF which has already ap-
peared IN the STATESMAN. These medals
are awarded for highest excellence i'll
| scholarship, department and attendance.
| The high school medal was awarded TO
Miss Jessie Andrews.
The grammar grade medal was given to
| Miss Athel Estis, and the medal in the
primary grade tell to Miss Lillian Proc.
| tor. The last two named are pupils of
the Paschal building. The following
received awards from their respective
| teachers on account of distinguished
merit:
Miss Lizzie Ramey, gold medal for
best lessons throughout the season.
Silver medal to Miss Sallie Ramey,
second honor.
Silver medal TO Miss Bertha Gray, for
Improvement in writing.
These were awarded by Miss Cora Ar
| thur.
Miss Matte Whiting, gold medal, by
Miss +. Il. Miller.
Miss Adele Brunei, gold medal, by
NJ. V. Jones.
Miss johanna HOlzinger, gold medal, by
Miss l.. NJ. Linn.
Miss Lille McGowsn, gold medal, by
superintendent.
Miss Lille McGowan, book, by Mrs. L.
FILLER.
Miss Mammie McGowan, book, by Mrs.
Mrs. Il. lille.
Master Chas. Trimble, book, by Mrs. NJ.
+. Smith.
Master sidney Posey, book, by Miss Nc
Cormick.
Master Eugene Burt, book, by Miss Nc.
Cormick.
Miss Carrie Nevill, jeweled ring, by
Miss +. Pnefllln.
The following received special mention
IN THE HIGH SCHOOL:
Misses Annie and Betty Ramey, Miss
Mollie Leonard, Miss Mary Hickey, Miss
Jessie Andrews, Master John Rundell
and Waverley Smith.
IN THE GRAMMAR GRADE.
Misses Athel Estis, Erin Miller, Lucy
Forbes, Kate Carr, Elise Peeler, Fannie
Andrews, Maggie Schroeder, Lucy
Woods, Ella Grant, Mary Baker. Georgia
Glenn, Jennie Baker, Mssters John
Sweetman. Sidney Posey, job II Rector.
IN THE PRIMARY GRADE.
Misses Lillian Proctor, Ida Kissel, Lon
Gle Calhoun, Maude Moore, Libble Ham,
mond, Callie Eanes, Minnie EZell, Mas
tiers Willie James, Napton Moore.
The names of some pupils of whom
honorable mention was designed were
unintentiOnally omitted. Among these
may be mentioned Misses Annie Archer,
Annie Christian. Constance Palm, Annie
OttO, and Master Charlie Neill.
The list is by no means complete, as
| the reports from some of the grades came
| In too late to be attended to.
Master Sidney Posey delivered an adj
dress of welcome to the trustees. This
address was delivered to them when they
made their "grand tour" of observation,
anu was repeated by request. He ac-
quilted himself in n manner satisfactory
both to his teacher and himself, and re-
ceived the plaudits OF well done from the
audience. The recitation IN concert, by
three little ladies of the primary grade,
was we'll received, and called forth
merIted applause.
The chairman of the committee on edu-
cation of the house of representatives,
Hon. George Il. Todd, being present,
was introduced to the audience. This
gentleman, though u member from east
Texas, and near neighbor to Tyler, on
his own accord advocated Austin's claim
to the university, because, as he said, he
thought that IL was not only well fitted on
account OF its. natural advantages for
such an institution, but being also the
capitol, all that was
GREAT, MAGNIFICENT AND USEFUL,
both in the arts and sciences, should be
gathered here. Such had been the case
In Greece and Rome, and why not here
lie spoke warmly in favor OF system OF
schools, free from the rudimentary up
through university education, and
hoped that Austin, since che had begun
under such favorable auspices, would
continue on In the noble cause of educa-
ton. Upon her depended, in great
measure, the success of the free school
system in other parts of the state.
Miss Carrie Nevill next read the
VALEDICToRY ADDRESS.
1t was well written and well delivered,
and she, too, made her exit amid the Fro
longed applause of her hearers. 1t was
as follows:
Kind Teachers and Schoolmates
AS the emil will not grind with the
water that is passed." so our school DAYS
when once gone will never return. 1--we
would hereafter recur to them, it must be
In memory; and rs these exercises to-
night must close the collegiate days OF
some .as ell as separate us all for vacation.
and perhaps forever, it may not be amiss
to say a parting word TO all before we
close.
The aequaintances of our school DAYS
are among the best and happiest of our
E-t N-t.w \
as that which is formed amid the hal
lowed associations of youth, ana ce-
mented in the joyous laughs, the plays
and romps of childish sports. The heart
ever afterwards turns instinctiVely to
them with the keenest and brightest
recollectlons. During the session now
closing, although the burdens and labors
incident TO study have been great. yet
am sure that amid all our little trials we
have spent q pleasant andhappy time, and
each and nll of us should feel grateful for
| the opportunity of learning and improve
ment offered us. and that as the results of
such, we have all taken advantage of 1t,
| advancing ourselves more or less on the
intelligence, and qualifying our MINDS
for the stern duties of life when we shall
have been called upon to take part in its
great and grand drama.
To my schoolmates, who have been
| intimately associated with me in my
studies, and personally, together the du-
| ties and labors of the session, in thus
parting with you, hardly know what 10
| say, or how to express myself. / feel
| that am parting tender and dear ties.
| Words are not adequate to convey my
kindest sentiments, esteem. Our friend
ship and acquaintance have ripened with
our associations and deepened as time has
rolled on, until have learned to love and
cherish you all and although we shall
part with these exercises, amt each and
all pursue their own journey through life,
yet shall ever think of you and hold
sacred the friendship and joys of this ses-
| sion.
To my teachers who have had the care
and burden of our instruction, how well
| do feel that they have done their duty,
as they have sought in every way to in
| still into cur minds the necessity and
Importance OF study, that we might the
better improve ourselves, and thus In
after years reap the rich rewards and
benefits OF merit0rious labor. Next to
the parent OF child, IL may be said the
| teacher stands. The influence exerted
by him upon the mind tends as much. IL
not more, than all others to the develop
ment or that character that controls after
| life.
While am profoundly thankful to all
my teachers, and do not wish 10 forget
any OF them, yet do especially desire TO
return nay sincere thanks to our kind and
efficient superintendent, Professor j. b.
NVfnn wh0ae anerOV and devotion to the