The Democratic advocate., 1885-04-11
The Presidents Birthday.
CELEBRATED BY THE FACULTY AND STUDENT
OF THE SHENANDOAH NORMAL COLLEGE, VA.

CELEBRATED BY THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS
OF THE SHENANDOAH NORMAL COLLEGE, VA.
Reported for the Democratic Advocated
March Is, after usual chapel service, the
committee on celebrations announced that
they had arranged full program for the
celebration of President Cleveland's birth
day, and a couple of the students placed two
large portraits, one of Cleveland and one of
Hendricks. ON the rostrum. The chapel, or
hall, as it is called, was elaborately decorated
with U. S. flags, and one large flag was un-
furled to the breeze at the chapel window.
A biographical sketch of Cleveland was read,
which did honor both to the subject and to
the student who wrote it. Select poetry,
newspaper extracts, and extracts from the
inaugural address were we'll read by the stu
dents. The speakers on the program were
Jno. w. Henson [student] and Prof. G. o.
Moore. Their remarks were good and en-
couraging. H. d. Harris Gstudent] was then
called to speak of 'sCleveland's Blemishes.
The novelty of speaking of a mans blemishes
at celebration of the kind, demands that we
insert the drift of his remarks. Cleveland
is.not perfect man, for "there is none perfect.
No, not one." He was nominated by an i'm
perfect party, for there never was political
party that at any time of its greatest virtue
could be called perfect The speaker did
not refer to any particular point in Cleveland S
character, but referred to the shortcomings of
other great historical characters who had done
nobly for their country, despite their own
failings, and from these comparisons drew
conclusions that look hopefully to the future
of the present administration.
After the program was exhausted Prof.
Hoenskel, principal ofthe College, expressing
his approval ofthe celebration, said Cleveland
is no longer Democrat, in the general ac-
ceptation of the term, but he is the president
of the United States, elected by both Demo
Gratis and Republicans, and it behooves all
parties.to aid him, in the arduous work that
must necessarily devolve upon him as chief
executive of the nation,-and that every good,
loyal man will endeavor to aid the president,
that the present administration shall be a
success.
Quite number of visitors were present.
the music was good, the exercises were en-
Enthusiastically applauded, and the best of feel
ing prevailed. Both Democrats and Repub-
licans took part, and all displayed good taste
and refinement by retaining from anything
that might SAVIOR of party spirit.
The President was informed of the celebra-
ton and in response to the compliment, sent
the following letter:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON
MEssRs E. D. HARRIS AND r. L. MILLER, MIDDLE
TOWN, VA.-DEAR SIRs The President has received
he note of the 18th inst which you have addressed
him. informing him of the celebration of his BIRTH
day by the students of the Shenandoah Normal
College and he desires me to express through you
to them his sincere appreciation of this pleasant
mark of their esteem. Very truly yours,
DANIEL S. LAMONT,
Private Secretary.
TThe above article was mailed to the ADvo-
CATE promptly, but was delayed by some
means, and only reached us yesterday. .-EDs. ]