Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-03
COMMUNICATED.

DEAR REGIsrER.-The large and flourishlng
school so ably taught by that popular teacher
Mr. Jesse A. Engle, gave their friends rare
intellectual and literary treat at the close OF
their school. This affair was Of such an inter-
esting character that II is entitled to notice
in the newspapers, hence your Indulgence Is
asked for brief notice. The entire commu-
nity seemed TO be interested and turned out
In large numbers. In the afternoon ut five
o'clock a feast OF good things claimed the at
tention OF all present; this feast was prepared
In excellent and superb style, for which the
ladies Of that locality are noted. The large
baskets were like preachers pockets, no BOT
tom to them. The sight OF this bountiful ar
ray OF choice edibles would have made
country editor dance with Joy-say, for In
stance, the Charlestown editors. The enor-
nous capacity OF one wonld have been fully
satisfied and the limited capacity Of the two
spindling ones would have been overtaxed TO
do ample justice on this occasion. Why, sir,
the loss of two hams" would have been lost
sight of entirely. a pleasant time was spent
in the grove until eight O'Clock, when the
large school house was ihrongsd with brill
liant and fashionable audience! The school
house had been put in perfect order for the
occasion and was q model of neatness and
cleanliness. The floral decorations OF the
stage and the entire room, were unique and
beautiful, and displayed great taste on the
part of those who did the work. The fragrant
odor OF the sweet flowers pervaded the air,
and amid the brilliant lights the scene was
one OF real beauty and grandeur. a full cho-
rus Of the entire school, male and female, at
the opening showed careful training Of voices
A fine programme of choice dialogues, decla-
nations, original essays. and vocal music, AZ
forded an entertainment Of real merit that
brought forth thunders OF applause, and
meads of praise from delighted and charmed
audience. An amusing dialogue entitled
Aunt Betsey's Beau" was rendered to per-
lection and was the occasion for deafening
applause. Miss May Cockrell read a selection
exhibiting some OF the trials Of teachers with
beginners at school, and Master Donnie DAN
iels, dres sed In full uniform with drum, led
the procession of little folks. and won great
praise. The essays OF Misses Maggie Moler,
Jennie Cockrel, Mary Moler, and Maggie
Flanagan, were well written, and showed
great depth of thought and knowledge OF
their respective subjects. All performed their
part well. The valedictory address by Miss
May Moler was excellent. and was repeatedly
encored. Miss Mamie Daniels and Mr.. Frank
N. Moler rendered valuable assistance in car
rying out the programme. Miss Fairy Bell
Daniels received the highest number OF head
marks during the year, but this was closely
contested by the entire school. The whole
affairs reflects great credit upon Mr. Engle as
teacher, and showed the fast progress the
pupils were making in their various studies
under his teaching. All present on this occa-
sion will ever have pleasant memories Of the
closing exercises OF Oak Grove school in June.
1Ss5. Coed will and harmony exists within
the bounds OF the school. Mr.. Engis has the
interest OF his school at heart. The name OF
Moler in this school is legion; 1t was Moler 10
the right of you, Moler 10 the left OF you, Mo-
Ter in front and Moler in the rear. In fact.
they were almost as numerous as the seven
teen-year locust, and the Flanagans are al
most as numerous. OCCASIONAL