Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-07-02
DeIiqhtfu Enterta inmeilt at OAK Grore
school House, Near Harper's Ferry.

The recent closing exercises OF the OAK
Grove public school, so efficiently and salts
factoriiy taught by Mr.. Jesse A. Engle the
mast three wears. were of an unusually in
teresting character, and are worthy OF a pup
lie notice in the newspapers.
The pupils of this school by the handsome
manner in which they acquitted themselves
at their final have shown that progress
and advancement has been their motto.
This is not only great satisfaction to the
natrons and friends Of the school, but i:
shows that Mr.. Engle is teacher that con-
siders well the interest of his school and per.
forms his duty well. The unity of feeling
that seems to exist between the teacher, pa
irons and pupils of this school is very en-
oouragipc TO all concerned and commands
the admiration OF ting community. Miss
Fairy Belle Daniels obtained the highest
number of headmarks, though the honor
was closely contested by the entire school
The enioyments commenced at > p. m,
when table groaned beneath the weight of
good things prepared by the deft hands of
the ladies of the neighborhood This prince
" feast was spread beneath the shade OF the
grand old oaks-although all were in perfect
trim to do Justice to such feast, the bUun-
teous supply was equal to the demand. The
entire community seemed to be interested
in The occasion and turned out en- masse
After enjoying themselves in various ways
in the lovely grove until eight o'clock the
large school house that had been put in per-
feet order for the occasion was filled to over
flowing, every available space being occu-
pied with an audience that was eager TO get
a glimpse Of the scenes rs presented on the
stage and to hear the musical, intellectual,
and literary treat that was in store for them,
The stage and entireroom had been hand
somely and beautifully adorned with ever
green and sweet flowers, which, with the brill
liant and dazzling lights presented a scene
of beauty that would challenge the admira
of some of the more pretentious schools Of
the towns and cities. A varied programme
of vocal music, declarations, essays. &C.,
elected the closest attention OF the audience
throughout the entire evening, and brought
forth the heartfelt encores of appreciation
and iautels of praise for the participants.
We would like TO mention each one but time
ana space forbid, but we cannot refrain
from mentioning Misses Maggie Moler, Jen-
ME Cockrell, Nora Engle, Grace Daniels,
and Messrs Raleigh w, and r. L. Moler
who gave perfec' renditions of their various
roles in dialogues and brought down the
house Original essays by Misses Maggie
Moler, Jennie Cockrell, Mary Moler and
Maggie Flanagan were well written,-
showing a knowledge of many of the de-
signs of creation in animal and vegetable
life of land aud sea Miss May Cockrell
read selection exhibiting some of the trials
of teachers with beginners at school. Mas
ter Dennis Daniels in full uniform with
drum headed the procession of little folks
and carried off the honors as the Merry
Drummer Lad" The singing by the entire
school was perfectly enchanting Miss Nan
ME Daniels and Mr. Frank VI. Moler rem
dered valuable assistance in carrying out
the programme,
The entertainment closed with valedic-
tory delivered by Miss Mary Moler and
brought forth storms of applause. The au-
dience were charmed and return many
thanks to Mr.. Engle and his school for the
intellectual treat afforded them, and will
ever have pleasant memories of the closing
exercises of Oak Grove school in 1885.
VISITOR