The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-06-18
Jackson Academy
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ON LAST
THURSDAY NIGHT


many persons standing. Great care an
taste were displayed in decorating tn
stage, which seemed a perfect wildernes
of house-plants in bloom. Above th
stage hung the class motto: with Coul
age and Faith"
When the time arrived for opening tn
exercises of the evening, Prof. Morgan
introduced Elder w. d. Hendrickson
who led in prayer. Next was an essa.
by Miss Letitia Buckley. Miss Buckle.
was attired in white, with a large boque
at the waist. She read in a firm, clea
voice, easily heard at the farthest part O
the room.
The Grafton by J. w. Jones was wei
delivered, Mr.. Jones showing a sligh
hesitancy at times, as though forgetting
a sentence. But the grafton was good
and the style and voice of the orator ex
cellent. Mr.. Jones may we'll feel proud
of his effort.
The Quartette by Misses Nora Evans
and Minnie Vaughn, Mr.. F. S. Vaughn
and Mr.. George Aten, was splendidly
rendered This followed Mr.. Jones
Grafton.
Next was an Essay-"The Red Mans
Legacy" by Miss Minnie S. Mcclure
Miss Mcclure was dressed in white, with
flowers at the throat. The subject mat
ter Of her paper was good and she read in
voice which could be heard all over the
room.
Next was a Defamation by Morris
Henson. Mr.. Henson's voice was slightly
husky at first but he brought it up to the
work and did great credit to himself and
the school. Morris is a bright young
man.
Next was solo by Mrs. Cora French,
with her sister, Miss Annie Davis, at the
organ. Mrs. French was attired in dark
colored silk She did not go upon the
stage, but occupied a position near the
front of the stage. Her singing was
beautiful, as all her singing is.
S. P. Busler appeared in a dark suit
with a small boquet at the lapel of the
coat, and delivered an Oration-"When
My Ship Comes In" Busler is a good
speaker, and his style was excellent
throughout, as was the matter of the
Grafton. This Grafton was one to be
proud Of
Next was Quartette by Mary A. Jones,
Jennie A. Jones, W. T. Morgan and j. T.
Herbert This was a medley of popular
airs, and captivated the large audience.
These people are all excellent singers.
Next was an Essay-"Opening The
Mall" by Miss Dollie Davis. Miss Davis
has natural tremor in her voice, which
led many perhaps to think that she was
frightened. The lady has not very strong
eye-sight, and the lack of proper light up
on the stage annoyed her somewhat, but
her excellent composition was well read
and proved her to be young lady of fine
ability.
Speelman is one of the natural orators of
the School, and in his Oration-"The N eeds
of Our Countrywide himself and the
School full credit. We could have listened
to Speelman for two hours. You may
always listen for something excellent
when Speelman takes the floor. He
possesses a clear. strong voice, and a
pleasant manner, and we think the young
men of the School will forgive us, and
the young ladies agree with us, when we
say that tSpeelman is about the handsomest
man in the Jackson Academy.
The violin-playing by Miss Dever and
Mr.. Brown was pleasant feature of the
evening. AS the pretty young lady stood
before the large audience and handled
the bow like veteran violinist, playing
a., ,1or Cfe oct y,
all over the house evidenced the fact that
many a heart was carried back to the
days when dancing was a little more
popular than now.
Next was Declamation-an excellent
Mr.. R. r. Lively, brother of
Sheriff Lively. Mr.. Lively is a good
and his effort was fine one.
Next was Quartette-or was so an
although there were five singers
by Misses Annie Grassland, Jessie Long,
Minnie Farrar, Fl. L.Summers and George
Aten. Those who know these parties
need not be told of the great excellence
of the music. These are all good sing
the very best in the County.
Next was an Essay-"The Faces We
Meet" by Miss Bina E. Cherington. Miss
Cherington was arrayed in Black, with
lace at the throat. She was more self
possessed than any other speaker or read
er. Her production was good one, read
with great clearness, and was heard
throughout the large room.
The Oration-"Uncrowned Monarchs,"
by S. S. Scurlock, was an excellent thing.
Sherman got away with himself, in the
matter of oratory, and demonstrated the
fact that he is not only fine thinker, but
an usually good speaker.
Next was Singing by Mary A. Jones,
Jennie A. Jones, Annie E. Hughes, W. T.
Morgan and J. T. Herbert-an excellent
part of the programme.
When T. l.. Evans stepped forward to
deliver his Oration-"Man Is Born Free
But Is Everywhere In Chains
was heard from several parties the re-
mark "now we will hear something good.''
And we did! Mr.. Evans is a natural
orator, and his production was one of
great power, delivered in a style of
oratory that was simply perfect. Mr..
Evans is a young gentleman of fine abil-
ity, and acquitted himself with great
credit.
Next was an excellent musical treat by
DR.. Joseph Jones and party, followed by
the Benediction by Rev. G. Tedford.
These exercises were far above the
average of such exercises, and reflected
great credit upon the School, and upon
Mr.. Morgan and his. corps of teachers. 1t
will be with regret that Jackson will part
with these young people. They have
been among us for only few weeks, yet
they have made friends on every side, and
by their department commanded univer-
sal esteem. We would that they could be
with us always. Mr.. Stephen Morgan
should receive the assistance of our peo-
pie in advancing the cause of education.
He has given Jackson one of the best
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