Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-06-08
Salisbury Academy Commencement Exercises


This popular, thorough and -four.
ishing educational institution, last
week, celebrated the closo of the
sixth and most successful year of its
existence. Prof. j. p. Coleman, as
principal. has justly earned the
hearty approval alike OF pupil and
patron. and placed Salisbury acade-
my in the front rank of institutions
OF its kind in the state.
Sunday, May 9th, the baccalau-
reate sermon was preached in the
opera house by Rev. NJ. b. Chap
man. ID. d.. of the st. Louis Chris
tain Advocate, to the largest aud
most appreciative audience ever be-
fore assembled in the place on a
similar occasion.
Monday was first and second prize
essay day, and the address to the
literary societies by Prof. Muir, OF
Moberly. Both prizes were wen by
young ladies, Miss Mildred True
blood, securing the first place. and
Miss Florence Cox. second.
Tuesday evening Athenian and
annual exhibition. The evening was
entertainingly spent by the audience
in listening TO the sweet music, we'll
written orations and essays. splend-
idly delivered recitations and a
"drill Fantasia by sixteen beautiful
young ladies'" At the close of the
exercises, the following resolutions,
Justly complimentary OF Prof. Cole
Inan. were read aud adopted by the
members of the societies:
We, the students OF Salisbury academy.
hereby express our entire satisfaction at the
work done this year, and believing that the
academy has passed through the most sue
cessful year of Its history, wish to return our
heartfelt thanks to the faculty for the bene-
fts received, and to the board OF directors.
for securing so able n band OF workers
We feel furthermore that the board never
did n wiser act than when they called Prof. ].
p. Coleman to the head Of the institution,
for in our judgment Missouri possesses few,
II any, better instructors He has the rare
merit OF blending scholarship with that
singieness OF purpose to benefit each and
everyone who associates in the class room
with him, and which lovers OF learning ev-
erywhsre appreciate so much. In consider
alton OF the many favors received, and the
untiring energies OF the present faculty OF
Salisbury academy, in assisting US in every
way possible to surmount the obstacles that
ontinually arise in every learners path,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to this faculty
our thanks, and especially wonld se mani
fest our fegard for our principal who regard
les OF personal interest. has labored from
early morn until the shades OF night drove
him from the school. that he might assist as
to stand alone. May his star ever grow
brighter and may Salisbury academy ever
flourish under his very efficient management.
is the wish OF every student.
To those who wish to ft themselves for
LIES work, you cannot do batter than to
cast your lot with Salisbury acadefay. Be it
further
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the books of the academy and
Resp,y Yours.
Committee. .
Wednesday evening the oratorical
contest for gold medal, by eight
young ladies and three young gen.
tlemen, was held in the opera house.
The orations were all of a high order
OF merit and were well delivered.
The committee consisted of Profs.
VIM. T. Darlington, Cross, Clark
and Hall, which awarded the medal
for the young ladies to Miss Lucy
Winn. and the one for the young
gentlemen to A. l.. Holman.
Thursday evening the closing ex-
ercises were held and prizes awarded.
The entertainment was q musicale,
participated in by the musical put
pills, and gave q practical illustra-
ton of the thoroughness OF instruc-
ton rendered in the institution.
THE PRIZES.
Scholarship In primary depart
ment, Miss Christina Clark.
Scholarship in academic depart
ment.a tie between Miss Louisa Grin
stead, Clarence Wsylnnd and Levi
Fawks. each receiving n medal.
Department, Miss Cora Gerhart.
Improvement in music, Misses
Ardie Mason and +. Maud Cram.
And last of all Prof. Coleman was
presented with q silk hat.
The total enrolment of pupils the
past year was It's, average atten-
dance 14O.