Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-07-01
Correspondence of the Beacon. |
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pITt~I AputcilSt b TIE DEACON.
~. CLEMENTS BAY, June 2sth, 1886.
MesSrS. Editors As this i the season for
school exhibitions tand glorious one il isl
il affords many persons with subject for
discussion. many loving hearts with 4 mo-
mrnt for delightful t,t-d-tc and an OPP
portunity L. the wary writer Ia scHbble
something which, II least, may be interest
ing H. the little boys and girls who read the
BEACON. Ii is with this aim that your
humble correspondent concludes e. jot
down "a few facts concerning the exhibition
held AT Public School No. 9, Bird r. d., of
which Miss Payne is teacher. The eXhibi-
ton was success in every sense Of the
word. Friday, the 18th inst, when il was
held, was 4 beautiful day with just sun
shine enough e. remind those attending Of
their umbrellas and just floating clouds
enough t. prevent the torrid heat of the
sun from making all around uncomfortable,
and the pleasant brcrZes which would oc-
ca>iDnally spring up helped 10 keep every
one in lively spirits.
The exercises Of the morning which in
cludcd only the examination Of the pupils.
were but >parsely attended. The questions
We're prsmptly and exactly answered, show
ing the skill Of their teacher and the energy
she. must have cNcrtrd Ia So We'll equip such
young ideas
.sl,
the gathering of the crowd and in short
time the grounds were filled with beautiful
and smiling faces some Iif mistake mott
from the mcighborho,d Of LeDnardtown and
Mcchanicsville. y gnolly number of Leon
ardtown ladies We" in attendance. and a
fascinating lady. who is recently from Bal
timorc, also condcSccndcd Ia lend enchant-
ment Ia the crowd by the appearance OF her
smiling face.
The programme fnr the evenings excr-
else began with a Salutatory delivered 10y
Master Dellic Raley in tasteful and win
ming manner. 2nd on the list, was The
GypScy Fortune Teller" \ quaint dialogue.
10y the Misses Edna johnson and Blanche
Graves; Bird. The Grey Swan" by Miss
Graves and Drllic Raley: 9TH. Aunt Ba-
thia' Journey" Misses Maggie Raley, Page
Alvey; Fannie Knight. Edna johnson. ::
9th, Death Doomcd." Dcllic Raley: 9Th,
"Nohndy'> Child" Miss Maggie Raley: 9Th,
Train Ia Maroc. Miss Edna Johnson. d.
Ral,y. Dan Drury 9TH. chambers Wife"
Miss Edna johnson; 10th. "Ilush-a- by Ba-
by" D,llic Ralcy; nth. Gone with \
lland>"mcr Man" Drllic Ralry. Archie
Alvey and Miss Edna johnson.
The performances wcrc very nicely done,
each one rendering their part in a true and
hciittinG manner. II was expected 10 have
Dr. Zach Morgan L. deliver an address 10
the pupils Owing, | suppose, to proi;,s-
~i"nal duties lie was unable L. attend, and
his ah>cn'c was supplied by smaller man.
The address ran thus
Dear Schnolmates and friends. Young
and old We are very thankful for Your
kind attention, and hoping You all do APP
prCiate our efforts, We will conclude with
lively dance and some good things. "f
which We promise plenty.
Yes. Drllic i 4 smaller man than the Dr..
yet, with continual industry and constant
practice. h. too can be a DR.. a Congress
man, or senator. nor would exclude the
White House was he not from State south
ii MaSon's and DiNon's line There vas
table spread. which was filled with
cakes Of choice hakings, lemognie, ice
cream waterloo. raspberne~- every
delicacy' That an appetite cot rave
And the incest part of the affaI that
the table was presided over by such kind
and pleasant ladies. ana here extend my
gratitude L. all ii them for not being al
lowed TO 70 wanting. oh, the waterloo
WAS - delicious that even Your humble
correspondent asked the maker (who il a
lovely LADY, 10 give him the receipt for ma
king it After all had enjoyed themselves
l. their hearts content Ifor indeed think
all must have done ~ they began TO dis
perS,. till not a voice was heard and all was
a still a the tomb in the old school house
yard. But how would lovt 10 enjoy about
farty-ciEhi hours # the lovely times Of that
Friday evening Fearing that have tired
all ana interested H. one, ! will conclude.
Iour> IA, - respectfully.
All 0I.