The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-06-24
Jackson Academy !
An Institution OF Which Our Citizens May
Well Feel Proud!

An Institution Of Which Our Citizens May
Well Feel Proud!
We have heretofore spoken of the many
educational advantages of Prof Nor
gan's Academy, and although the School
of last year seemed almost to have at
tained perfection, that of this year pre-
sents still greater advantages. Prof Nor
gan has had greater assistance in the
work of instructing. No more popular
teacher has labored in Jackson than Prof
Ogden, while all the Academy Faculty
haye come fully up to the fondest hopes,
in proficiency, and ability to impart
knowledge. This School has been a
| source of great pride to the town. bring
| ing in as it does a great number of the
best young ladies and gentleman of the
County, and the day which marks its To-
cation rs permanent institution here
will be d grand day for Jackson.
The Commencement Exercises of the
Academy at the Crescent Rink on Tues
day Evening of last week were largely
attended, the great hall being full. The
decorations upon the stage were simple
and beautiful-nothing '1oud," or gaudy,
but everything graceful and neat. AT
fifteen minutes past the curtain rose,
and the great congregation sang "Coro-
nation after which Rev. G. E. Tedford
led in prayer.
The next exercise was an oration-
"The Coming Man," by Morris A. Hen
son, showing careful thought and pre-
paration. Morris is developing into
fine orator, and may fairly be called the
coming man himself.
Next was some excellent instrumental
music by Misses Mollie Baldridge and
Halle Evans.
Next was an essay-"Fragments of
Time"-by Miss Linn McClung. This
lady was somewhat excited, creating the
impression that the essay had not been
thoroughly committed, but made a splen-
did effort. Miss McClung is fine schol-
ar and an excellent teacher.
Oration-"Action The Supreme Object
of Life"-D. R. Alban. This gentleman
has rather a weak voice, but the produc
tion was well delivered, and success,
every way.
Solo-Miss Mary A. Jones. Miss Jones
is one of the sweet-singers of Jackson,
and public entertainment without Miss |
Jones, seems to lack an important fea- |
ture.
Essay-"Varnish," Miss Dollie Davis.
This lady has peculiar trembling in her
voice which creates the impression that
she is frightened. But her efforts are al
ways of high order of excellence.
Oration-"Hew to the Line, let Chips
Fall Where they Wilr'-S. P. Busler.
Busler is in the front rank in matters Of
this kind, natural orator, and takes
pains in thoroughly preparing himself on
occasions like this. Busler was a grand
success.
Next was the rendering of a beautiful
1uartette by Mary A. Jones, Jennie A.
Jones, W. T. Morgan and J. T. Herbert.
One of the grandest of quartettes.
Gen. Eaton here made a short address,
presenting beautiful cane to Prof. Og-
lena gift of the students. The Prof.
in short address.
Next was solo by Miss Nettie Ches-
Last Rose of Summer,"-sung
With that lady's usual power and beauty.
Oration-"Fame," Miss Name Delay.
An excellent production, though deliv-
red in somewhat weak voice.
Oration-"We Are Nation of Homes"
". W. Smith. Ha! Here comes the Ora
or. They who beat Smith must get up
md practice before daylight. The ora
ion was noble in thought, and splendid
n point of delivery. The gestures were
imply perfect, showing careful prepara-
ion.
Solo-Mrs. Bentley. 1t is useless for
is to speak of this solo, the name being
assurance that it was simply
,erfection.
Gen. Eaton then delivered short and {
address. This gentleman pos
esses rare grace as an orator, and the de- ,
livery was grand. ]
An excellent Double Quartette by Ma I
y A. Jones, Emma Henson, Ella Claar, 6
ennie Jones, Lizzie Cole, J. E. Evans,
v. T. Morgan, j. T. Herbert, Mendel
ones. Grace Marshman, Accompdnist.
After this, the benediction was pro-
by Rev. W. Hendrickson, of
he Baptist Church.
The Commencement was one of the
many rare intellectual treats the people
f Jackson have been permitted to enjoy
ennobling, grand. We
rust that the citizens of Jackson will
axe in hand the matter of securing the !
'ermanent location of the Academy here. ,
t affords educational advantages not
ound in our Public Schools, and gives
.raduates of the latter an opportunity
or furthur progress in their studies. l
With proper encouragement the Acade- t
ny may be made one of the grandest ed '
Icationa1 institutions in the State. Such
our citizens can, and
ught to, give to Mr.. Morgan and his fell s
ow-workers.
Republican Mass Convention.