The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-06-30
Annual Exhibition of the Elkton Academy.

The annual commencement exercises of
the Elkt0n Academy, L. l.. Graham, prin-
cipal, took place on Wednesday evening
last. The storm that ragged during the day
promised up to Il late hour in the evening,
to compel a postponment, and "a notice to
this effect WAS partially circulated. 1t
cleared Oft, however, before sun down and
this notice was withdrawn, when the school
marshaled by the principal, marched into
the hall i little before eight o'clock, they
found fair audience awaiting them The
exercises We're opened by prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Sheppard, after which the school sang
a chorus, " The days have come again."
Asher Scott at the piano; after which was
given the programme of tne evening in
the following order: An acted dialogue
termed Boarding School Accomplishments,
in which the modern system OF education
at these institutions, was well shown up,
with Misses Lizzie Merritt and Nettie Nc
Farland as boarding school misses, Master
Richard Reese as tutor and Charley Perkins
rs father of the pupils. This piece was
quite funny and called forth very audible
smile from the audience. a pretty Duet,
Rose of the Garden" by Misses Josie
Malian and Clara Scott; dscl am alton, "The
American Flag" by Master Clinton Nc
Cabe, quite effectively rendered. "Only a
Pansey BLOSSOM sung by Miss Lizzie
Merritt, with an effective chorus by Miss
Clara Scott and Masters Charley Perkins
and Asher Scott. Recitation, "Selling the
Farm" by Miss Elva Gilpin. Duet,
"Fairy Feet" Miss Clara Scott and Frank
Harvey. Dialogue, "A love of Bonnet
full of points and fun by Misses Mary
Miller, Clara Mccoy, May NcNeal, Nettie
Mcfarland, Hannah Lee and Mary Boulden
g Berries Waltz" piano solo, by one of the
youngest pupils, Lucy Gutenberg, her first
appearance before an audience, remarkably
well executed, and rewarded by IL pretty
boquet of flowers. "The Station Agents
Story" a recitation, well rendered by Miss
Clara Mccoy, who was the recipient at the
close, of a very handsome basket Of flowers.
Duet, Shepherds Song" Misses Lizzie
Merritt and May McNeal. Recitation,
ASLEEP at the Switch" wildly rend-
cred by Miss N-ttie Mcfarland, who gives
promise of excellence as u reader. Chorus,
Away, Away by school. 1.-THE ride of
Jennie McNeal," recitation by Miss Lizzie
Merritt, who also gives promise of excell-
ence in this line. when the Leaves begin
to FALL coronet, John Dunbar piano,
Asher Scott. This performance so pleased
the audience that its repetition was insisted
ON and given. Recitation, interrupted, 3"
Miss Lucy Litzenberg and Master Warner
McNeal. Musical duett, Waves of the
Ocean," Misses May McNeal and Lizzie
Merritt IA very pretty composition and well
rendered.
This ended the main portion of the pro-
gramne, and the evenings exercises closed
with an effective tabeaux, i'll which Lucy
Litzenberg personated Little Barefoot, "
and Il mock trial, in which Charles Angus
tus Southgate was tried for the larceny OF
an umbrella, Ollie Price took the part of
Judge; Harry Davis, States Attorney; G.
Perkins, Attorney for defence and A. A.
Scott, clerk. The trial was funny, full OF
hits, and loudly arplautled by the audience.
Each participant bore his and her individ-
ual part in such an effective and thorough
manner, that it was impossible to say who
did best, so that we can only say that all
was good. The only draw back to the
thorough enjoyment Of the evening was
the great length of the programme, which
perhaps under the circumstances could not
be avoided The financial result was salts
factory. The proceeds will be applied to the
purchase of scientific appar atus for the use
of the school.