Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04
BY his comrades.

The Valedic torian, Lieut.. McKemy
closes the exercises of the Literary Socie
ty.
The Principal of the school next cam
forward and awarded the certificates o
distinction to those who had made Thu
required average in their work for tn,
session. The standard adopted is tn,
same as that Of Washington 81 Lee Uni,
versity for the same honor, and the ex.
mlnations in some cases were pronounced
even harder than would be found at sale
Institution on same course. Mr.. Fish
burne believes that these honors should
| mean something, and hence faithful work
| during the entire sessi on is necessary tt
obtain them. The following cadets receiv
/ ed certificates of distinction:
+ 7 Booz. A Bright, w D Crawford
W W Daggett, W FL East, T East, G N
Fauber. E Harnsberger, S Harper. Z
K Hays, A c Heller, e 7 Hilleary, F 7
Holt, r P Jenkins. Fl o Kee. E M Lam
bert, H G Lambert, L L Lanier, Z
Lightner, M " Magruder, w M McHenry
V c Miller, Fl L Myers, W M Portlock. S
E Pugh, H E Renick, J W Reniek. ] M
Rice, ] G Scott, G T Stout, G Warwick
Samuel Webb, E L. White F G Wright
and M NJ Wunder.
Next came something which was sur
prise to all except the Faculty, The
Principal had determined to give prize to
| the Cadets who made the best average on
session stand and examinations combin ed
in Latin and Mathematics, and to do this
without offering it as an incentive before
] hand. but to let simply an ambition to
| do ones duty be the controlling motive.
| Hence, when Prof. Corse came forward
and with neat speech presented copy
of Milton to Mr.. J. G. Warwick, Of W.
Va, as the best student in Latin, and a
copy Of Shak espeare to Mr.. r. Z. Jenkins,
Of KY, as the best student in Mathemat-
les, the surprise and delight of these two
young gentlemen and their friends was
complete.
| Another secret was next in order, viz:
the presenting of medals to the successful
] candidates. This had been decided by
judges from the community some weeks
previous; hnt was rot to be diyulged until
this moment. They were delivered by
Prof. Saunders with appropriate speeches)
as follows: Orators medical to M. W.
Magruder; Debator's to J. T. East; De-
claimer's to q. L. Myers.
Next followed another surprise to a
part of the Faculty themselves Mr..
Fishburne felt that his associates, Messrs.
Saunders and Corse, had been so faithful
in all their duties, and that to their skill
and cooperation was due to no slight de-
gree the success of the years work, and
hence wished to show TO them and to the
public his appreciation of their work.
Hence at this moment the Rev. Mr.. Cooke
came forward and with appropriate re-
marks gave. utterance TO his sentiments
as to their skill and worth. He then pre-.
tented to Mr.. Saunders copy of Worces-
ter's latest Unabridged Dictionary, and
to Mr.. Corse handsomely bound vol. of
Peale's Encyclopedia. The surprise of
these two gentlemen was even greater
just taken in the same way.
! Thus ended the most prosperous session
of this school. Forty two boarding pupils,
representing seven States, were entered
during the session, and the school has
made reputation for good discipline,
for the high toned gentlemanly character
Of the cadets, and for faithful work and
steady improvement on their part which
promises it a bright future.
Work has already begun upon addition
al buildings necessary to accommodate
the promised increase ii patronage, and
from the present outlook it is more than
probable that the school will have all the
pupils that can be accommodated next
session.
NOTES.
The commencement exercises of the
Wesleyan Frnale Institute begin to-day
friday at L. M, with the final cele-
bration OF the Lee and Jackson Literary
Society.
The common cement sermon of the
Staunton Female Seminary, will be preach
ed at the Lutheran church, Sunday night,
June 9th. by Rev. Charles A. Albert, D.
D., of Baltimore.
The annual soiree Of the d. D. and B.
Institution will take place on Tuesday
night, June 9Th.
The annual celebration of the Jefferson
| ian Literary Society of Augusta Male
Academy, takes place on the night OF
| w ednesday, June 9th.
The final examinations Of the Virginia
| Military Institute will begin June 9th and
continue to the 23rd, inclusive. The pro-
gramme is varied and an interesting
one. The last day, June 25th. will be
| commencement day. after which at night
ball will be given, which will complete
| the series Of instructive and pleasant
, amusements of that prosperous inst itu.
| ton.
The commencement exercises of Roa-
noke College salem Va, will be as follows
Sunday, June 3th-Baccalaureate Ser
mon. II A. M, Rev. J. Hawkins. D. D.,
of South Carolina; Address before Y. M.
| ". ASSoCiaeloH, o. l. M, hte. d. L.
Miller, A. M, Luray, Va. Monday, June
14th-Contest for Medal in Oratory, s P.
M. Tuesday, June 15th-Address before
the Alumni, IL A.. M, Rev. E. E. Sbole,
a. M. Of Philadelphia; Grafton before
Literary Societies, s. P. M, Maj. Henry
Kyd Douglass, of Maryland. Wednesday,
June th-Commencement Day: Address
by the Graduates, 10 A. M; comforting
Degrees and awarding Prizes.
The commencement of the Staunton
Male Academy will take place Friday
evening, June 18th, DR.. VIM. e. Hatcher.
of Richmond, delivering the address.
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