The Republican journal., 1895-11-14
Northport News.

49,
Miss Ida Packard left last Monday for a
visit to her brother at Brockton, Mass
On account of the bad weather Miss Grace
G. Coggins did not leave for her home until
Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Tufts returned last Sat-
urday to their home in Maiden, Mass, great
ly pleased with their visit here.
Miss Bessie Patterson was the only scholar
who had the honor of not being absent ,lur-
ing the entire term of ten weeks of school.
Miss Anna Knowlton is visiting friends
and relatives in Maiden. Mass. She will
probably remain away three weeks at least
Mr. and Mrs. George Crockett of Rock
land and Mr.. Riddle of Virginia have re-
turned to their respective homes after very
pleasant visit to Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Elwell
Capt Joe Wentworth and wife of Bangor
left the first of the week, having enjoyed a
most delightful visit to Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Herrick. The captain has deserted the quar-
ter deck for the more pleasant duties of
motorman on the forward platform of an
electric car, position probably requiring
as much skill and Observation-Disclosures as turn
ing a wheel of ship or steamboat, which
none could manipulate more scientifically
than the genial Joe. He is well known from
the brick-yards of Brewer to Sandy Hook as
a mighty jolly good fellow, and the regular
evening audience at the corner grocery have
been delightfully."- entertained by the cap
tain's yarns, interestingly spun from the
ditty box Of past experiences. His depart
ure will be greatly missed, but he has prom
ised to come again, which is some consola-
ton. The boys will be glad to see him any
time he chooses to call this way
AS announced last week the High School,
taught by Miss Grace G. Coggins, closed its
term Of ten weeks last Friday afternoon.
Long before the hour of commencement the
school house was densely packed by the par
ents of the scholars and the friends of the
school. OF course it was expected that there
would be quite number present, but as the
seating capacity of the house crowded
to it's utmost it was indeed a pleasant sur
prise to all, as it showed a trend Of general
interest among the people on behalf of the
SCuOOi Utldt W dS 1iou SCHCIdlly hHOW Ouh
was gloriousiy manifested on this occasion
by the large audience to witness the closing
exercises of the school, 1t was 2 O'Clock be-
fore the tinkling of the bell called the atten-
ton of those present that the time had ar
rived for the exercises to open. After a few
congratulatory remarks by the teacher, who
spoke of the pleasure it gave her to see so
mt no hot Ia
cises would begin by the singing of America
by the school. This was very well render
ed. Then followed recitation by Miss Lolita
Orcutt entitled ASLEEP at the Switch; !"
Tableau, The Four Seasons, by four young
ladies speaking, "The Snow Flakes Visit"
Miss Florence Brown; recitation, "Young
Americas War Cry" John Pendleton; dec
lamation by Miss Carrie Price (piece
not announced; dialogue, "Measure for
for Measure Annie Shaw, Clara Wood
bury, Benton Rhodes and Bessie Pat
terson; reading, "What the Little Girl
Said" Annie Rhodes; recitation, Subject
not announced) Miss Maude Price. At the
close Of this recitation it was announced
that an intermission would be had, as lit
tie time was required in preparing for the
the next tableau. During the recess apples
and confectionery were passed around and
were greatly enjoyed by all. Again the signal
bell was heard, and order being quickly re-
stored the comical presentation Of "A Visit
from the Smith Family" was well perform
ed by Bessie Patterson, Percy Herrick, For
rest Pendleton, Carrie Smith, Annie Rhodes,
John Pend1eton and Eta Trip, and re
ceived by the spectators with hearty ap-
plause. Then followed reading, exit Car
sons Wife," by Annie Shaw; speak
ing by Miss E. Elwell. Subject not an
nounced) Tableau, Crock of Ages" Miss
Lottie Orcutt; singing by the scholars. This
tableau closed the exercises. The teacher
thanked the audience for their kind atten-
ton and called upon Mr.. Dickey for few
words. He spoke very briefly, expressing
his pleasure at being present, and the joy it
gave him to many of the friends of
education present, and hoped all were as
we'll pleased with what they had witnessed
as he was. Noticing member of the school
committee present. Mr.. Hudson Brown, he
called upon him. Mr.. Brown responded in
very felicitous manner, speaking very
| highly of the school and the rapid progress
the scholars mad made in their studies, and of
the lasting benefits they had received, which
he hoped would be help and blessing
to them in their struggle up the rugged hill
Of life. To the teacher he paid a graceful
compliment, speaking Of her worth both as a
teacher and as lady, and hoped that amid
the exacting duties of her vocation she
would be true to herself and to her God
thereby winning for herself the highest
achievement possible, that Of noble woman
hood, loved and respected by ALL From
the commencement to the close Of the exer
cises the closest attention was paid by tn
visitors, and everybody was we'll pleased
with what they witnessed, as each schola
was letter perfect in their several parts. 1
plainly showed that the utmost pains hat
been taken by them to make the final clos
ing of the school success, and how vel
they succeeded was amply testified to b.