Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-20
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instant, under the seductive heading "Give
the poor mans child chance"
! do not propose 10 discuss the main pro-
position of said article Every man has
right TO the free expression of his opinion,
50 long as he does not pervert facts IN the
dttriment Of others. He should inform
himself on the subject whereof he writes
and carefully avoid reckless statements.
On this ground, then, must take excep-
ton To statement, which, will assume,
the author made in no malice, but in ig-
nOrance Of the facts will confine my re-
marks 10 the one statement and ask Of the
public an honest verdict according 10 the
evidence submitted Charlotte Hall and
81. Mary's Seminary are not public schools
and though State benefciaries, the public
derive little or mo- benefit from them. The
truth is as educational institutions Char.
leatc Hall and The Seminary have little
or no standing. Their methods are not up
e, date"
Note that the author offers no pratt
oaateCer In support OF this grave charge.
have always heard that the ST. Mary's
Seminary was an excellent school and was
most ably managed. On the occasion Of q
visit there last Summer found the sur
roundiDgs in full accord with this good
report
AS 10 Charlotte Hall, the students are
most indignant and would themselves re-
ply % the above statement, if no other did;
and, believe, every true hearted Southern
Marylander will protest against such tia.
grant injustice. They and their Gorefatners
fer century back have received their ed
ncation at this time-honored Institution.
Their silence or apparent indifference
should not be misinterpreted. The ties Of
the past may slumber, but they are very
strong; and, | verify believe, if one stone Of
Charlotte Hall School were pulled down,
the people of Southern Maryland would
rive in mass as against sacrilege.
Now, for the evidence. Charlotte Hall
was founded in 1774, and is closing the
f2ist year ef her existence In 1876, she
began active operations and she has proved
faithful worker in the field of education
from that day 10 this, never once suspend
ing amid all the trials Of war and advcrsi-
ty Next yeaf will be the Centennial of
active duty by this grand old Institution
and looking back over the broad expanse
OF the past hundred years, witnessing the
hosts who have gone forth from her classic
walls 10 take high rank in the service of
their country, we would fain rise up in
grateful love and cry out "Well done, thou
good and faithful servant"
do not suppose any one will DENY that
mp TO the close of the Civil War, nearly ev-
cry man of education in Southern Mary
land received his Academic training at Old
Charlotte Hall Since that time, the pa.
tn>nage OF this section has been more di.
vided, because other schoe Is have sprung
into existence; but let me ask, if the aver,
age enrolment Of students at Charlotte
Hall has not been as large since the war as
II was beforer Have not the Alumni Ia
Ken as high rank in their respective voca.
tinnsg Go, ask your Judges, ATTORNEYS,
Law Makers, Editors, Doctors, Teachers,
Preachers, Farmers, Newfoundland thew
will answer you. Has not the scholarship
Of Charlotte Hall students been found equal
10 that of students from other schools I?
Witness the following answers from high
authorities
|. President J r. Ward. w. NJ. College,
has written, "rhe graduates Of Charlotte
Hall School, who have attended w. NJ.
College, have exhibited satisfactory evi.
dcnce of thorough training in the studies
pursued at the school,. They were well
prepared to enter College, had formed good
habits of study and department, and have
made Tor themselves most honorable re.
cord"
2. Mr. Thos. e. Bruff, Examiner of Bal.
tImore county, has written. I'VE have had
two of your graduates for several wears.
they both stood very high in their exami.
nations and have made excellent records
rs practical teachers"
Mr.. A. W. Ncale, Examiner of Charles
county, has written, 81 forward the aver.
age percentage of three students of Char
loitc Hall School, which happen TO have
by me at this writing
No. !, 80 per cent. in eleven branches.
No. 2, 90
No. 3, 50
This Is a6oct the general average of nv re.
cords, which include students from other
Colleges. l add, with pleasure, my testi.
muny TO the merits of Charlotte Hall School
Us evidenced TO me by the proficiency of
those OF its students whom have exam
ined."
4. MIR. Thomas ). Stone, Examiner of
Prince Georges county, has written, IL
have three Of your graduates teaching in
THIS county-all good scholars and teachers
of ability"
The press is supposed TO reflect the truth
have before me extracts from the Prince
Georges Inquirer, the Prince Georges
Guscste, the Calvert Journal and the 81.
Mary's BEAcoN-all bearing witness, in
earnest tone, to the fame and excellence of
Charlotte Hall School.
Coming down 10 the immediate present,
have n hand numerous letters received in
the last six months from our patrons, en-.
dorsing the school in terms of high praise
and satisfaction
!. gentleman from Virginia writes I:
with wide field for selection before me.
in my own State, Iiiled as Il is with institu.
tons OF learning nf high grade, send my
sons To Charlotte Hall with gratifying re.
suit" etc.
2. A lady from Chicago writes, II can
earnestly recommend Charlotte Hall School
To all parents and guardians, who are soil.
citnus 10 place their boys in a school where
they are given substantial education" etc
=. lady from Virginia writes, any two
sons have been pupils of Charlotte Hall
during the past two years Their improve.
mcnt in every respect justifies the very
highest praise | can give" etc.
4. a gentleman from st. Paul writes, II
am highly gratified with the ad vancement
Oi my ward, and heartily recommend
Charlotte Hall as an excellent school for
young men. Its teaching and training are
thorough"
r. A gentleman from Washington writes,
"I know not how 10 best exDreSs my an