Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-21
A Bright Valedictory.


has been handed us for publication, by
friend. Those who read it can but reach
the conclusion that IL is much finished pro
duction, and evidences a very gifted anG
graceful pen:
FROM ACORN TO OAK.
In this Seminary, the nursery OF learning,
We have been earnestly striving TO SOW the
seed OF knowledge, which, like the little
acorn, may develop until it becomes pleas
ure and blessing TO others.
The acorn, dropping from its lofty boughs,
sinks into the ground, protected by the SHOWS
Of winter, and, In the spring, called forth
and nourished by the dancing sunbeams
aud gentle showers, towers into the mighty
oak. So it is with u.s. After years OF PETTY
trials, pleasures and hardships in the school
room, Us all girls think they inevitably pos
sess, we have reached the topmost ladder
Not having the whole cyclopedia Of knswl-
edge indeibly stamped on our minds, as
this is u life work, but only that ascribed by
this school,
* knowledge is not gained at single bound
We build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth TO the vauted skies,
And mount, and mount to the summit round
by round"
Governed each day by the ardent desire
to reach the goal, We have earnestly labored
developing every opportunity to attain the
desired ambition. Each day has brought
difficulties to try us. Disappointment have
iringed our pathwa and ottentimes we have
been crowned with thorns where We ex-
pected roses. yet have triumphed victorious
ly over every barrier, and stand to. night on
the threshold Of the future strong ia our
determination to meet and conquer the diff
f1culties that may be in our pathway, stimu-
lated by the examples of those who have
gone to meet LIES battle and have won the
trophies of success, the prize we covet
"The heights of great men reached and kept
Were not obtained by sudden flight,
But they while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night"
Talent, without fixed purpose to keep
it steady, becomes truant shifted to realms
unreal, and will never attain any degree of
success, but, like meteor, will flash for a
moment in the dazzling brilliancy Of an err
ratio career and disappear in darkness.
The time has now come when we must
choose for ourselves u vocation in life, and
to beimade profitable IL must be guided by
the approval Of conscience and the sober.
judgment OF intellect Fate has not favored
us all like, but has given to eae!, what she
is competent To master. Hence
"Fhere is power to make each hour
hS sweet dS ffehVtn designed IT,
This world is full Vi sad "might have
beens," but let us be hopeful and look upon
its bright "maybees." rs We so expresslbly
term il, and II We have u great maybe in
view, and execute il with what talents we
possess, success will be ours Whether
these achievements will be noble or ignoble
depends On the heroic efforts we put forth,
and ii they be fruitful we will not lind our
selves amid ruined hopes, but ready TO tread
the "Royal Road" now open before us with a
| f1rm step and u steadfast heart, and the sum
ming up will shed around us the halo of
| glory.
Life is before you from the faded road,
4 You cannot turn, then take we up the load,
Not yours 10 tread or leave the unk own
way,
Ye must go DER it meet ye what ye may,
Grid up your soul within you to the deed,
Angels and fellow spirits bid you speed"
In youth the mind is fresh, the character
impressble and the disposition easily train
ed. This is the time TO teach the young
idea how to shoot" and prepare it for the
future career.
May those we leave behind profit by our
errors and mistakes, so that upon leaving
this Seminary each one may be
perfect woman nobly planned,
DOTH 10 warn, 10 anu command,
And yet spirit still and bright
With something Of an angel light"
"ln the voyage of life we must not shift,
but share" This has been our motto at dear
old Brarey, and 10 night we stand here
proud IN the knowledge of having won the
appreciation of our teachers and our con
science, in knowing we have done what we
could. We are as ships ready equipped for
LIES voyage. AS vet our strength is all uin.
tried. VIII we prove seaworLhy, or will
we sink amid the first blast of storm? We
have lain at anchorage, many friends have
cast an admiring look upon the apparent
strength and beauty Of the new vessel
To night many friends bid US God speed.
Soon We shall leave the shore and leave our
friends to start on the ocean of life We
know that some storms await us. Oh may
we not only steer safely past every danger
Gus rock, and remain unblemished after
many storms, but may our little bark be the
haven where many II shiDwrecked soul may
find shelter and salvation from watery
grave.
Human life is watch tower" and each
of us should be firmly established on this
tower, To keep vigil over self and seek in
every way TO improve the many advantages
and at last win laurels for ourselves
To you, our dear schoolmates, let us say
Life to you is fairy tale, just opened to
old age, II tale read through, ending in NOR.
tality; then In your remaining school days
persevere, aim To excel, and be wise that
you may he happy n eternity. Depend not
upon others, but fashion for yourselves an
all prevailing principle that will lead you to
a better life beyond Put your trust early
in God and plant your foot on the solid rock
| which will he yonr strong defense in time
Of temptation. You shall be able 10 climb,
round by round the ladder OF success, for
you are endowed with all requisite lacul.
ties to achieve the highest attainments De
velop them with steps that falter not.
The greatest sorrow Of all is the farewell
to you, dear teachers. Words refuse to ex.
press, because they cannot, our many, many
thanks to you for all your kindness, patience
and torbearance with US during our school
life at your Seminary. After to night these
happy days must terminate, other 6ccupi-
tons will claim our time and attention.
Should our lots be cast in different mission
fields, we will not forget the kind adj
you 40 untiringy endeavored to give u.s.
God bless our dear teachers, gather them un.
der the shadow Of Thy wing, and bring
them with us all around Thy throne 10
Heaven.
1.-The twilight Of our school days
Is fading from our sight,
And stratus that wake soul echoes
Come through the softened light"
Then farewell, Briarley, soon thy old fa-
miliar doors will shut us out forever and
give room to new and strange faces, who
will occupy our place. and our life here will
seem like a half forgotten dream to all
Yet though you minge us with the forgot
ten alumni, We wish you three fold pros
perity.
"The future beckons brightly,
The past still woos our thoughts,
And bids us not look lightly
On sunbeams we have caught.
o, heart with sorrow throbbing,
The lingering tear-dr0ps swell,
While trembling lips are sobbing,
God bless you al!-Farewell."
A Brilliant Wedding
On Tuesday evening, June the 18th. at
$3.50 O'Clock, ST. Marks Protestant Episcopal