Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-06-10
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From Mofett's Creek.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT NEW
NEW PROVIDENCE ACADEMY-CELE-
BRATING CHILDREN DAY-PURCHAsE
OF a VALUABLE FARNI-PERSONAL, &C.
reported for the Staunton VINDICAToR.l
MOFFETT'S CREEK, June Amid the
dearth Of general news trust your readers
will pardon feeble attempt to describe the
commencement exercises of New Provi-
dence Academy, which took place Friday
evening, June Sd.
' This excellent school has just closed its
third term. 1t has been under the admir-
able care and management of Prof. J. S.
Callison Of the University of Va as Prin-
cipal, and Misses Fannie Jackson of Roa-
noke city and W. Augusta Lantz, a gradu-
ate of Mt. Holyoke Seminary, Mass, and
late of Catawba College, N. c., as assis-
tants and musical instructors. Fifty-one
pupils were matriculated during the ses-
sion. Notwithstanding the rain of the
early evening and the threatening appear
ance of the weather, the large and commo-
dious church was filled with an apprecia-
tive audience. The school marched down
the aises, young ladies on one side and boys
on the other, in obedience to the enlivening
strains of the German Triumphal March.
The programme began with prayer by
the pastor, Rev. G. A. Wilson, after which
MI. Finley McClung delivered the saluta-
tory address in a chaste and becoming man.
ner, following which were recitations by
Miss Madge McClung, "Charge of Com
pany Az; Miss Edna Wade, ga naughty
little girls view Of life" Miss Clara Nc
Clure, ''Lasca"; Miss Eleanor Ervine,
The new Church Organ. The manner in
which these recitations were delivered in
Dictated that the pupils had been well train
ed in elocution, rejecting with great credit
the care bestowed ON them.
The subject of the debate following was,
''Resolved-That the signs of the times in
d1cate the downfall Of our Government y
Affirmative, Messrs. John Mccormick and
Harry McClung; negative, Messrs. Percy
Montgomery and Ben. McClung.
The subject was well handled ty these
young gentlemen, who without oratorical
discourse rendering it at once impressive
and forceful. Their speeches Indicated
that they had made thorough research and
careful preparation, and their manner
showed nothing more than generous rivalry
The judges on debate, Rev. G.. A. Will
son, Jos. 7. Glasgow and T. M. Smiley,
decided the weight OF argument was with
the affirmative.
Certificates Of distinction were then
awarded to quite number of the pupils.
| In the distribution of prizes which were
delivered in a happy and inimitable manner
| by your townsman, MI. Jos. T. Glasgow,
| the Washington & Lee scholarship was
awarded to MI. Robert Watts, with hon
orable mention to Finley McC1ung and
| Walter Beard as candidates therefor.
Miss Clara Mcclure was herecipient of
a beautiful gold medal for proficiency and
general excellence in classical course, with
| honorable mention to Misses Madge Nc
Chung, Mary Graham and Cora Beard.
Charles Dice received medal for excel
lence in Higher English and Master Rob-
|
Ell English.
The Valedictory address by Mr.. Walter
Beard of this place was delivered In excel
lent manner. With voice tuned and modu-
lated to suit every sentence, and with his
heart and mind in full accord with the
manly sentiments expressed, he held the
large audience in rapt attention.
Mention must be made of the music by
which the exercises were enlivened, partic-
ipated in by Misses Iantz, Beard, Graham,
King, McKemy, Madge McClung, Edna
Wade and Jean Whipple, assisted in the
vocal pieces by Prof. Callison Miss Annie
Wilson, and Messrs Finley and Ben Me.
i Chung and David Strain. We are glad to
learn that this excellent school will be re-
opened in September.
On last Sunday. the Sabbath school of
New Providence church celebrated Chill
dren' S Day by appropriate services. The
exercises took the place of the regular
morning service. The meeting was in the
interest Of Foreign Missions, with respon-
sive readings on Korea, in which field mis-
sions are about to be established by the
Southern Presbyterian church. An address
of marked interest to Sunday school teach
ers and scholars was made by the pastor,
Rev. G.. A. Wilson. The sum of S39.15
was contributed for the mission cause.
MI. Richard Hogshead of Staunton has,
within the last few days, purchased from
Thos. r. Steele the fine farm near this
place lately owned by VIM. Steele of Mid
dlebrook: consideration $780, From Mr..
Hogshead S record of the past we rest as.
sured that he will, with his accustomed
push and energy, proceed to improve and
beautify the place.
We are glad to welcome back Miss jamie
Jackson who has been spending the winter
in your city.
Miss Anna S. OFT who has been teaching
since last September in Milton, N. c., has
returned to spend the summer with her
I father, Mr.. Enos OFT.
am glad to report that with nice rains
and genial sunshine the farmers prospects
are Frightening.