Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-15


the author. The contest for the medal in
eiocution was very close between Misses
Maud Hardinson, Nlenie Sausing, Mary
Brewer and Fora Skiggs, being won by the
latter, her average being e more
than Miss Menie Sausing and
the latter being tx in excess of
Miss Maud Hardinson
The medal for greatest Improvement in
music was won by Miss Lallie Hill,
and that for attendance and department
by Mr.. John w. Hancock, he carrying that
off by being one-fourth of a day in
attendance more than Miss Ruth Roach.
The rain Thursday night, June II, neces-
STATED the postponement of the final exer-
cises to the next night, June u, which vas
a concert consisting of music, meXic drill,
recitations and other exercises usual on
such occasions, for which an admittance fee
of IS cents was charged. The sem
timents OF every one is that
well planned and we'll sustained
throughout The patrons and public are
proud OF the school, and Confidently expect
much good from it in the future. \ board
of directors have been chosen and cnarter
will be obtained before another term begins.
GRAND VIEW, JOHNSON COUNTY, June
i7.-Grand View high school closed
all departments. The following gold
medals were awarded to students in differ
eut classes: Miss Blanch Akers, Miss
Della Hurley. Miss Lou Ramsey and Miss
Oma Pitts. The school is aoout 80 per
cent better than it was twelve months
ago.
Willis, June t2.-The commencement
exercises of the Willis male and female col
lege began Sunday. June :. At IL o'clock
Rev. Joseph B. Sears of Galveston preached
an eloquent sermon from thetext: Heaven
and earth shall pass away, but my word
ab.deth forever" On Monday began the
oral examination of the primary department
WHICH reflected credit both upon the teach
ers and pupils. At night there was an en-
tertainment by the advanced music and
elocutiOn classes. Space would not permit
mention of all the good things our eyes and
ears were permitted to feast upon; but one
feature of the programme deserves special
mention, i e., the Sword Drill" Six
teen young ladies in lovely uniform
We're marched upon the stage
in command of captain, Miss Annie Eek
ford. They first went through the field
movements and were then drawn up in line
and did the Sword manual almost to per-
lection, with great credit to themselves and
their skillful captain. The programme was
continued Tuesday by the primary music and
elocution classes, and Tuesday night wit
messed the entertainment by the literary
societies. which consisted of music, recita-
lions and reading by the yonng ladies', fol-
lowed by joint debate between the Young
gentlemen upon the subject. Resolved,
that the United States adopt the system
of free trade" \. l. Hemingway and CIV.
Mccall appeared for the affirmative, while
]. J. McCullom and J. +. Jones held the
negative. The arguments eviuced much
thought and study AID the palm of victory,
under the decision of the judges, rested
with the affirmative. Hon. John H. Kirby
of Houston addressed the society.
On Wednesday the graduating
exercises began and were opened by read
in, scripture lesson and prayer by Rev W.
H LIE Fevre; salutatory, H. S. Kirby. Jr.;
ford; essay, Teachings of Nature" MOllie
Walker; speech, Time Subdues,n George
Mccall; essay, San Evening With the
Poets; Josie Robinson; essay. ''A1omorieS
of San Jacinto, Josie Powell; speech, Our
Government" j. j. McCallom; essay,
''Wayside Voices Sallie Haltom; essay,
mysteries of the Sea-" Iauthe Lewis;
speech, Heroes of the Civil War" J f.
Jones; valedictory, Pearl Sandel. Rev.
John f. Green of Houston then stepped for
ward and made a beautiful and forcible
address to the graduating class, using as
basis for his address the language
of Diogenes, II am hunting an honest
man." The social reunion at the college
building Wednesday night was source of
enjoyment to all those who attended. This
noble institution of learning sends forth
eleven graduates this seasOn-four young
men and seven young ladies-to battle with
the ''stern realities oflife.n
Pilot POINT, DENTON COUNTY, June
12.-Thursday evening the closing exercises
of the Pilot Point seminary were held. The
people were disappointed in not hearing
Hon. J. W. Bailey, who was prevented by
sickness from filing his engagement. The
people were well compensated in
hearing an eloquent address made
by Professor Hayes. Two young ladies',
the Misses Ragland, received diplomas, the
first graduates under the present manage
ment. The examinations We're most
thorough, and the session closes the most
successful year of the institutions history
Tulia, Swisher county.-At the election
for special school tax June 6, special tax
was carried BY more than ten to one. This
will insure good schools in Swisher county.
san ANTONIO, June 13-The session of
the state teachers association at Austin
will adjourn June -. Through the efforts
of the teachers in the San Antonio public |
schools, an excursion to the coast |
has been arranged. Big receptions will be |
given the teachers in San Antonio and
Corpus Christi, where the normal is in !
session. The fare is less than one rate |
for the round trip. The state association |
is expected to attend in body and will be |
furnished with special coaches. ~
WACO, MCLESNAS COUNTY, June 10
At meeting of the school committee this |
afternoon Mrs. Willie D. House was elected |
of the Waco public schools |
for the next year. This excellent lady has |
given universal satisfaction at the head of |
the schools, which have prospered under |
her administration. Waco is the only city |
in the state having lady superintendent, |
and her schools are among the best in the |
state.