The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27

commencement at Springfield Institute.
Commencement exercises at the Springfield
Institute this year we're, as usual, interesting.
The public examination began on Monday,
the 10Th, and continued through the week
during the morning sessions. The Baccalau-
reate Sermon, which was unusually interest
ing, was preached by Rev. John Woodbridge,
Of New Brunswick, n. j. The attendance
was large, and the sermon was most appro-
pirate.
The commencement exercises were held on
Tuesday evening last in the Presbyterian
Church, commencing at o'clock. The
church was tastefaily decorated for the occa-
sion. A large stage was erected in front of
the pulpit, with footlights. The curtain in
the rear bore the words stLux Sit and
'sSpringfeld Institute woven in evergreens
and daisies. The ushers were Messrs. VIM.
T. Polk, Wade H. d. War6eld, w. 2. Cor
such, Jr., and DR.. d. b. Sprecher. The
night was bright and beautiful. The atten-
dance was unusually large, much greater than
at any former commencement. The ushers
tried to find seats for all the ladies, but soon
found it impossible, and had Springfield
Church been twice as large it would not have
seated the audience. Promptly at O'Clock,
while Miss Fannie Beach played a march on
the organ, the children entered the church,
keeping time to the music, and took position
on the stage three ranks deep, the smaller
children in front, when the services were
opened by prayer by the Rev. b. +. Devries,
of the NJ E. Church, the children concluding
it in one voice with the Lord sprayer. Then
came the opening anthem by the school, and
then the Latin salutatory, by Miss Lille
Hewitt, followed by the English salutatory,
by Clinton White, which was well delivered.
An instrumental solo, by Miss Dora Hay
for xuh1a ItuoQ on oSrp
dialogue by Masters ]. Ridgely, G. White and
A. Owings At its close twelve girls sang
with effect "The Kings Highway" The
Working Men was repeated by twelve boys
in turn, and little Bradley Hewson, who was
last and least, brought down the house. An
instrumental solo by Miss Mary Mcdonald
was well received practical Philosophy
was given by the Misses Kate Hepner, Lou
Dorsey, Mamie Selby and others, in practi-
cal way. ''Come Back to Erin was sweetly
sung by Miss Maggie Stem, and warmly APP
plauded "Earth's Battle Field, the prize
essay of Miss Lille Hewitt, was an excellent
composition, and should be read to be APP
preciated. Bradley Hewson, the baby of the
primary class. served "The Frog in such
GOOD style that everybody took it we'll. Then
''Blue Ribbon Society," was formed by six
boys with good effect Master Howard War
field distinguished himself on this occasion.
1.-THE Hand, defamation by Master Jarvis
Ridgely, was well rendered, after which there
was an intermission of ten minutes, when part
second of the programme was opened by the
tSinging Lesson" Then came vacation
Escapade, by FIVE boys. "Are You Listen
ing?', a sweet chorus by twelve girls, was
sweetly sung. Then followed dialogue.
birds, by the boys The next happiness
was an instrumental solo by Miss Emma Ben
II IL Of fha
Flowers 'sThe Pretty Pond Lilies"
song, was sung with effect by the Misses Clara
Thompson and Laura Duvall. The TRAY
eled Parson'i was an excellent recitation by
Miss Nellie Warfed. Fashionable Call, y
by Misses Mamie Polk and Emma Summer
vile. was short and sweet, followed by an
instrumental solo by Miss Maggie Stem, and
s'Le Montagnard Emigri," by Miss Lille
Hewitt. Then came Through Children's
Ewes" by the Misses Mamie Polk, Emma
Summerville and Allie Bennett Beverly B.
Bennett, Howard Warield anu Park Flour
noy, was an excellent dialogue. All played
well their parts; Master Beverly B. Bennett,
however, deserves SPECIAL mention for his
character of parson. Next was a duet.
ssFamous Women, by the Misses Mamie
M. Stem, F. Verney, Fl. Shearer and G.
Thompson, was an excellent recitation. 'The
Rainbow was given by seven little girls,
wearing the seven colors. 'The Art Critic, y
comic dialogue by the Misses Lille Hewitt
and Mary Flournoy, was greatly enjoyed. The
school journal was read by Miss Annie Beach,
and abounded in thought, poetry and wit.
At its conclusion the prizes were awarded by
the Rev. P. P. Flournoy.
Miss Lille Hewitt received the highest
award.
For attendance, department and scholar
ship-Misses Maggie Stem, Laura Duvall,
Annie Dorsey and Lou Dorsey received prizes.
Primary class-Nannie Polk and Emma
SummervilIe were specially mentioned.
Composition-frst prize, Clinton White;
second class, Jarvis Ridgely and Mamie Polk.
For penmanship-The gold pen was award
ed to Miss Maggie Stem.
The valedictory was by Miss Lille Hewitt
and the benediction by Rev. Mr.. Flournoy.
Flowers were in profusion. Bouquets of
all designs, anchors, wreathes, horseshoes,
baskets and pyramids were piled up in huge
heaps. The teachers felt rewarded and the
patrons pleased when, at the midnight hour,
the exercises closed.