The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-16
MAI. CROWTHER'S GOOD-BY
Successful Commencement Exercises
at the Guards Arsenal.

Next Year by Messrs. Morton and
Lawrence-Maj. Crowther's Work as
a Teacher-Wel Rememb ersd by his
Pupils-other Commandments.
Maj. John A. Crowther's school closed
last night with a most interesting com
mencement exhibition at the Guards
arsenal.
The hall was crowded with the friends
and patrons of the school, while in front
We're seated the fifty boys who have been
attending its daily sessions during the
year Just closed.
The exercises were mainly of a literary
character, consisting of readings and
recitations by number of the students,
all of whom did themselves. as well as
their instructors, much credit. The
salutatory was delivered by A. Pratt
Adams, and was certainly an Grafton of
excellence for boy of his years.
The Aged Stranger was admirably
reclted by Master Stein Bryan. Master
Julian Schley recited "To Waterfowl"
with much force and spirit. Master
Thomas NJ Denmark showed much ora
torical ability in his rendition of an cx-
tract from Grady's speech at the Uni
verslty OF Virginia, on the opportunities
of the scholar. "Shamus O'Brian," a
beautiful poem, was recited with much
force and admirable Interpretation by
Master Alexander II. LawtOn. The poem
was one of some length for a boy of 9
years, and Maj. Crowther spoke of his re-
markable memory, he having learned
this poem within two days from the time
at which it was assigned to him.
"How Ruby Played" was the sub
iect of a humorous and well
rendered reading by Master Antonio
Waring.
At the conclusion of this portion of the
programme Mai. Crowther delivered the
certificates of honor for excellence in the
different branches during the year. The
certificates were delivered only to those
who had made an average Of 80 per cent.
or above. Certificates for the full course
were delivered to Thos n. Denmark,
Henry Ashby Purse, Antonio Waring,
James Warning and Gratz Dent. Certifi-
Gates for excellence in Latin were pre-
scented to A. Pratt Adams, Walter Schafer
and Willie Baldwin.
The medals We're delivered by Judge A.
H. MacDonelI, who was called on in an
emergency day before yesterday judge
MacDonell made the boys an excellent
talk, speaking of prizes in general and the
| different ways in which they were OBJ
tanned, but he said those won in the
battles of the intellect were
| complimented the boys upon their good
work during the year, and upon the ex-
cellence of the literary exercises which
had just preceded. The medal in the
second class for the highest general
! average for the year, was presented to
Henry Ashby Purse. This is the third
| medal he has wen, he having led
his class for three successive years.
Next year he viii enter the naval academy
at Annapolis. The fourth class medal
was presented to Thomas NJ. Denmark,
and the sixth class medal to James War
ing. The scholarship for the coming
year was won by Master Antonio Warning,
who made the highest average in the
school in the full course.
Judge MacDonell said he could not
close without speaking word of regret
that Savannah is to lose so able an edu-
Gator as Maj. Crowther. He was sin
cerely sorry to part with him, and he
said he knew he could speak for the bows,
and say they were too.
Mr.. w. S. Lawrence, one of the teachers
/ of the school, made q brief and pleasant
! address, thanking the patrons of the
/ school for their interest in the past, and
stating that it would be conducted next
| year by himself and Mr.. j. Raymond
| Morton. These two gentlemen have
done much to popularize this
excellent school and their efforts deserve
/ muCn appreciation ana creult.
Mai Crowther made short talk to the
! friends of the school, in which he took oc-
casion to bid the boys farewell and wish
them much success in their future efforts.
| He stated that he had fourth medal
which he had ordered through
mistake, but he had determined last
night TO make a personal present
of it to the boy who possessed more of the
traits which he admired in boys and men,
| n hO, haIH kS.. 1, =
pleasure to stea, h. He presented the
medal to Master Antonio Waring, who
was greeted with hearty appla as he
| advanced to receive it. The entertainment
closed with music, dancing and refresh
ments, which the young people enjoyed
until late hour.
Maj. Crowther leaves to-day for the
north. where he goes to begin the study
of medicine. He came to Savannah in
1882 and for several years was
an instructor of mathematics and
| physics at the Georgia Military
Academy. During the last year of his
connection with that institution he was
It's principal He then began teaching a
private school, and has been engaged in
this work until now. He has always
been regarded as one of the ablest teach
crs in this section, which is shown by the
large number of pupils he has had at his
| school since Il first opened. The people
OF Savannah generally will deeply regret
to lose his services, but he will always
have their best wishes and encourage
ment in the work which he now under
takes.
Yesterday morning at the school Mai
| Crowther was surprised by handsome
| presentation consisting of two pieces in
sterling silver from his pupils accompa-
| MED by the following pleasant note,
| signed by all the boys of the school:
Savannah, Ga. June 15 1s9l-Maj j. A.
! Crowther. savannah, Ga. Dear Ma ior 1t
! has occurred 10 US as the time draws near
| when the relations which have teen so useful
| and pleasant to US, are about 10 end. TO put
| into some enduring form the atfectlo late re-
! gard We feel for you.
| We hope to justify your lahors among us by
| renewed devotion 10 our duties ana ldelity
| 10 the high rinciples with which yoI have
| endeavored to direct our lives W herever
| you go our friendship and interest VIII fol-
1 low you, and that you may sometimes
| be reminded OF the happy days we have spent
| together. we reg you will accept the gift we
| send with this letter as expressive of a
| friendship 10 lnded upon grateful recogni-
tion OF your devotion to our needs and an APP
probation of your honorable life. Anec
! tionately yours,
Messrs. Lawrence and Morton will
leave Savannah for Virginia in few
days, where they will spend the summer
before returning to their duties here in
the fall.