The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-07-04
BEL AIR GRADED SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises.

The Court House was crowded last Friday even
ing ing with about 5o bright looking boys and girls
friends who were there to witness the closing ex
ercises of the Bel Air Academy and Graded School.
The Principal Prof. ChaS. T. Wright said an ella
borate programme had not been prepared, the ex-
ercises being mainly for the purpose of comforting
diplomas upon the graduating class. &C.
The children, led by Miss Alice Youse and Miss
MY Country IT'S of Thee
THE sALUTAToRY AND ESSAYS.
Master Frank Craigh son of Rev. James B.
Craighil, OF Bel Air. then delivered the salutatory
His subject was Power" othermembers of the
graduating class read essays, as follows: Miss
"Cheerfulness;'' Miss Ella Hobiitzen daughter OF
Rev: s A. Hoblitzell. Patience" Miss Bessis Lee.
Preston Gilbert, Jr.. The Improvement of Time"
THE ROLL OF HONOR.
Those who led their respective grades were as
First Grade, Belle Alexander; I'd, Eva Smith and
Malcolm Worthington; I'd Miss Waples' division
Lee 4th Emma ma KSronse. 5thi Ned Quarles: 9Th.
sic Anderson; 9th, Harry Whitaker.
DISTRIBUTION OF MEDALS.
Prof Wright said that medal had been offered
by Mr.. w. T; L. Taliaferro for the highest grade
in Latin and another by the W. C. I. U. for the
best essay. on Temperance. He thanked those
harder and more closely.
Mr.. Worthington, Examiner of the Schools dis
trbuted the medals. as follows:
To Miss Bessie Lee, for the best out of nine essays
on Temperance, gold medal.
To Frank Craighill. the most successful student
To Edward Quarles for Mathematics a gold
medal. The competition was from the 9Th grade
up. 1t is no passing compliment said Mr.
Worthington, THAT student in the lower grade
should have won this medal"
book offered by Miss Annie NJ. Offey. one of
the teachers for the greatest advancement in pen
manship, was awarded TO Kennedy Watts.
Wright, for Elocution it was won by Miss Bessie
Anderson IN contest held about month ago.
-, The yaledctory address was by Master Harry
Whitaker, son OF Mr.. Charles Whitaker, of Pleas
antville. His theme was Beyond the Alps Lies
Italy,
Upon the conclusion of the vaiedictory, Miss
Dora Proctor, bright little daughter of Mr.. Chas.
W. Proctor, stepped timidly forward, with silver
ice pitcher in her hand. and said: MIR. Wright
have the pleasure of presenting to you this token
OF love from the pupils of the Bel Air Graded
Mr.. Wright received the token with evident emo
ton, while the audience cheered. He said it EN-
barrassed him to receive present, especially in
public, and if was ever at loss for speech it
at such time. can assure you. said he, that my
heart makes a., speech whether my lips utter
sound or not. This is but another evidence of the
genuine courtesy, kindness and affection shown to
me during the two years have been with you. l
member you. but as coming from your hearts and
will take with me memory of you that shall last
heart
Mr.. Wright's remarks were received with storm
of applause.
DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS.
The graduating class consisting OF Harry Whita-
ker Frank Craighill, Florence Knotier, Ella Hob
came forward to receive their diplomas from the
In presenting these diplomas Professor Wright
said he would add awOrd of caution. That any
school can give a complete education is fulsome
fattery. The grandest triumphS of intellect reach
only the border land of human knowledge 1t is a
mistake for people to congratulate themselves upon
feels he knows enough will learn no more, Aim Aim
not at show OF knowledge but at knowledge itself.
Iii pleasure to give you these diplomas and to
say that your kindness and courtesy in the class
room shall be to me tender memory.
Mr.. Worthington said that on behalf ofthe COM
munity and the school he desired to extend their
heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Professor
Wright. who has resigned from the Principaship
land College. He has done, said Mr. Worthington
during two years what no other succeeded in do
God speed in the path to which duty calls him.
After a song by the school and three cheers for
Prof. Wright the audience dispersed.
Wedding at Edgewood
Miss Ada B. Terry, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs G
Frank Terry, was married to Mr.. Leonard r.
Towson, of Baltimore, on Wednesday euening
June 18th. The ceremony took place at the
residence of the brides parents. near Edge.
flowers, the bridal party standing under a hand.
some floral arch while the marriage was perform
The Rev. Dr. Brand, of st. Marys Episcopal
Church, was the officiating minister, the bride be-
ding march as the bridal party entered and
while the ceremony was performed. The bride
bright and attractive young lady, wore white
tulle and veil. The bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie
w. SNOW, of Baltimore. Dr. John Bowen, OF
Baltimore, was the best man. The ushers were
Messrs s. W. McComas, Of Baltimore, and E.
Stanley Patterson, of Emmorton. After the cere
mony the bride and groom left on a special train
at 1918 A. NJ, through to New York. After theiI
bridal tour. which will last for a few weeks. Mr.
and Mrs. Towson will return to their residence in
Baltimore.
Among those present were the brides parents
Misses Hattie Z. and Grace Terry, of Edgewood
Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Towson and Miss Lily V. Tow
son, of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. A T. Davis Miss
Ella Davis, and Mr.. Towson Davis, of Port Deposit
Mrs. Z. MeCOmas, Misses Mamie and Lizzie Nc
COmas, Mr.. and Mrs. g. q. McComas. of VanBib-
Der. Mrs. III. w. Bradford, Mr.. w. w. Bradford
Misses Ada J. Patterson and Lizzie X. Walker OF
Emmorton; Mrs. J. w. Foster and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. III. E. Foster and son, Miss Tammany, o.
Havre de Grace; Miss Estella McComas, of Balti
more. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Dawson Mr. c. X
Sewell, of Hartford Mr.. L. W. Knight, of Baltimore
The bride received many handsome presents.
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