The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-06-16

sautatory Elizabeth May Wallis
Valedicory.. Edward Chopper Wimbrough
JUNIOR Glass
Gold Medal. Laura Bell Taylor
Gold LeNlh irving foiitt
SOPHOMORE CLASS.
Gold Medal Marian Emma Money
Honorable Mention Anns McFeeer Thomson
Gold Medal franklin Harper
Honorable Mention. William Irving Mace
FRESHMAN CLASS
Gold MEDAL. ........ Hannah McClsan Blandord
May nelson nam.
heHoEaole Meht'on' ---'''-'--''-~' Imogene Caulk
Elizabeth Caulk
Gold medal Francis Neal Parke
! r...,a.,,.,. -. Benjamin Whitley Woolford
AUG iAeh'i'"- Albert Stevens Crockett
SECOND YEAR PREPARATORY.
Certificate of Honor .Ja jamie Butler Thomas
FIRST YEAR PREPARATORY
Certificate of Roop Woodward
MUSIC.
Gold medal. Maud Cleves Mills
DRAWING.
Gold medal Clara Virginia Underhil
PAINTING.
Gold medal. Elizabeth May Wallis
ART SEEDLEwoRK.
Gold Mary Jones Fisher
In addition TO the above, Miss l.. l.. Hill
of Long Corner, and Miss G. l.. Mourer of
McDonogh, received certificates for proficiency
in post graduate studies, and Mrs. L. j. Pol
| lit of Salisbury received theWeigand Temper
ance Medal, with honorable mention of Mr..
F. Neal Parke of Westminster.
Society Reunions.
| At 2.30 p. M, on this day, each of the Lit
erary Societies held reunions in their respec-
! tive halls. There were in attendance large
number of ex-active members and visitors.
Spicy programs had been arranged for the
occasion and these together with numerous
impromptu speeches made the time pass de-
| lightfully. Refreshments were served in great
abundance.
Society Contest.
A large audience greeted the representatives
of the societies as they came forth to the fray
and even before the first speech was made
excitement ran high as to who would
carry off the laurels. Hitherto the contest has
been confined to the Irving and Webster
Societies, each composed of young men.
But the ladies were also allowed part this
time. The program was as follows:
| PROGRAM.
Browning Essay Let Bygones be By-sones"
miss E a. T. Gore VIENNA Nd Nusic
Miss G. F. Beeks, Still Pond, Md
MUSIC.
Irving Grafton "a Drop of Water
Mr.. q. W. Ward. Daisy Md.
Webster oration-.... 1.-The Prisoner of the Bastile"
Mr.. J. b. Whaley Suffolk, Va.
MUSIC.
Browning Essay To-day is the Key of to Tomorrow
Miss L. b. Taylor Waverly, Nd.
Philomathean Essay. Drifting
Miss A. I, ZONES Chesapeake City, Md.
MUSIC.
Irving Grafton ..... From Nature to Natures God"
Mr.. ". ~ Weller, Cumberland. Md,
Mr.. H. G. Watson, Centreville, Nd.
JUDGES.
| Hon. John E. Smith, ]. A. C. Bond. Esq, Mrs /. E.
Pearson Mrs. Chas. Billingslea.
Music furnished by the Westminster Cornet Band
This too, was the first time there has ever
been a decision as to the winning society an
nounced. Knowing that this was to be done,
put all concerned on their best metal and the
result was set of productions above the
average. Rev. j. I. Murray, d. D., spoke
for the lady judges and announced the result
in favor of the Philomatheans. In the absence
| of Hon. John E. Smith who was detained by
sickness, Rev. Mr.. Cooper acted in his stead
and proclaimed the lrvings ahead.
Glass Day.
The following is the program of the exer
cises on Wednesday morning.
Invocation. J. T Ward. D. D.
PRESIDENTS Azores T. Mimprong ar
Dollie Wilmington.
Reading of Grades............E May Wallis, Sec
Reading of History Med Radord
FERMENTATION of Glass Annals and Shields.
Glass Ode.
The history and prophecy were both well
written, and the reading of the bogus grades
was laughable in the extreme. We give the
class ode by j. Med. Radford, of Jersey, Ga.
| o. Class Ode of Isss.
Our happy college days Der
As classmates we must sever,
But ties of faithful friendship will
Unite our hearts forever
And as We each our course pursue,
Where duty's voice may call us,
Those happy days wen cherish still
| Whatever may befall us:
As childran from parental roof.
Unused TO toll and sorrow.
/ Lose half the pleasure of to-day
In fears for their tomorrow,
! So we. with fears we dare not speak,
| BEHOLD life's paths before Us,
Not knowing where these paths may lead,
What storms may gather Ger us.
But trusting Him whose watchful eye
Doth guide from ways of error,
When nights are dark and tempests high
| And dangers fill with terror,
We each will follow at his word,
! Where-er that word may guide US;
Assured that He who loves us will
Each needful thing provide u.s.
And though our paths on earth divide
In that bright home in heaven,
Dear Father, at our Saviours side,
May victory's palms be given
To all the class of Eighty eight.
Their number still unbroken,
To each the crown oflife be given,
The glad well done be spoken.
Meeting of the Trustees
The Trustees held their annual business
meeting in the College Library Wednesday
morning at IL o'clock. There was an unu-
sually full attendance, The Presidents re-
mort was matter of great delight and salts
| faction. The financial condition is far above
what it ever was before, and the numerous
| and great improvements in the school are I'M
questionable evidences of prosperity. The
| Institution has come of age, this being the
close of its twenty first year. 1t has passed
the tentative and experimental years and now
assumes its position, as Of right, among
| the Well-tssted and frnly established colleges
of the land. AL the transactions of the ses-
sion of the Board are not known, but it is
known that il was decided to erect during the
summer building between the main edifice
! and Ward Hall for the accommodation of
the large Primary and Preparatory Depart
ments The subject of erecting Presidents
residence on the grounds was also discussed.
The board were entertained at dinner by the
/ President
Alumni Association.
At2a0 a. M, the Alumni Association was
called to order in Smith Hall by the Presi
A dent, 4. L. Miles, Of Crisfeld. Here too
there was full attendance and much interest
1 for Alma Mater manifested. Several stirring
speeches were made and it is believed some
! important results will be the outcome of the
meeting.
Announcement was made of the unavoida-
BILE failure of the orator end esaagist TO per
fora their respective duties this year and the
| following officers were elected: President,
A. L. Miles, A. M, 's3; Vice President, Prof.
H. T. Schaeffer, A. NJ, 's3; Secretary, Hattie
Bollinger, A. NJ, '81; Assistant Secretary,
John 81. Cunningham, 's5; Treasurer, Frank
lin ?. Feuhy, 's2i Trustee Of Alumni Fund,
Prof ". r. Mcdaniel, 4. NJ, ,sqi Executive
Committee, President, A. I. Miles, er efiese
Chairman, Mrs. Martha Smith Fenby, iI6,
Louie n. birmingham, a: NJ, asl, @. H.
Baqghmap, 4. NJ, I'll and Prof W. R, Nc
Daniel, A. NJ, $50.
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