The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-10

~ tnc 4otcpuoue, am sure all will
affirm Churches and Religious Asso-
Citations are many, viz: The NJ. E.
Church, the Roman Catholic, the Luth-
Gran, the Baptist, the Episcopal, the
Presbyterian, the NJ. E. Church, South,
the Reformed, the United Bretheran,
and last, but not least. the Baptist and
Methodist Churches Of our colored
friends. OF Religious Associations,
very naturally the Y. NC. A. takes
the lead, followed by others Of rs ben
evolcnt and moral character. Other
organizations such as the Masons, Odd
Fellows and other lodges, with the
many kinds Of Knights" deserve .
mention, and for the Grand Army also
have we just appreciation. Building
Associations and Insurance Companies
have been in operation for years, and
have written for their motto-Success.
OF what the NJ. NJ. NJ. & l. Co. has
done for us will not attempt to pen,
as any words Of mine could butvaguely
expresslthe praise they merit.
The Fire Department, what shall
say of it When called upon to pa
rade the streets OH what is termed " A
Big Day. what little corps she pre-
sents, but when flames and smoke en-
velopes any Of our buildings, how great
is the number and timely their assist
ance, lending charitable aid by the
most generous Of deeds. Whilst re-
feet on some of these I think it has
been truly said, Many a hero never
drew sscoyd." In Educational facili-
ties, no town has better system. The
Schools are numerous the Public Of
which have the sway. The High School
is both high by name and nature. Her
standard she has acquired stepby step,
and now, we are led to believe, she
stands on the topmost rung of the lad
der. She is provided with Library,
Organ, Instruments for Astronomical
Observations, and Charts, for the use
of her students. While Mr.. Cox's most
excellent system of grading serves as
an incentive to study.
The Ward Schools, of which there are
four End, Bird, 4th and 9Th, with one
colored school, compare fayorably with
any of their grade.
| The Berkeley Female Seminary is
one of our oldest institutions. All
things that tend to contribute to a
thorough and accomplished education,
are taught, and great efforts toward
refinement and courtesy are mad 6 IN
order to fit her pupils for the best so
ciety.
| Next we have st. Joseph's Academy
whose discipline is of thefrmest charac-
ter. Her plans of study is of the most
| improved methods. Music, Art, Steno-
graphy and Type Writing form another
| department, while Virtue, she has, en-
deavored to make her guiding star and
irregardless to sect, does she try to in
spire her pupils with ideas common to
christian faith.
| The Berkeley Female Institute too,
stands well. OF her system know 1T
tie, but judging from her Commence
ment Exercises, she should rank with
the highest and of her Calisthenic Glass
especially, should she be justly proud.
i Mrs, Blackwells, is new institution
one which we are confident viii add
much to our midst.
i While the school of Miss Doll, with
her gay troop of little wee tots, ranks
in popularity with the many.
i Pleasures and Recreations varie.
| All meeting appreciation by some one
of the different factions. Music, it
seems, has great charms to sooth our
people, as of both instrumental and
vocal, has she much talent Three
| Bands number under this head and
Art-Since the establishment OF Mrs.
4 Stuckey's Art Class-scatters her 9s-
thetic productions Of pencil and brush
around in lavish profusion. Literary
Pursuits, are much favored by the
Burdette Circulating Library which is
one Of our most appreciable Of advan-
tages. Journalism speaks for itself.
Five newspapers dwell with us, Of
which "71e Statesman" ] believe Is
the eldest, next comes the Independent,
then The Herald and Pioneer Press, and
last in age, THE WORLD, but notwith-
standing her youth she has gained ad-
\ mittance in almost every residents
| household.
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