Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-07-02
charlotte nan celebration


On Thursday The 2i,h inst, Charlotte Hal
Academy celebrated it, centennial anniversary
and the regular annual commencement The
prominent part which this well known
Institution his taken in the history Of WARY
land during the past century, speaks well 'or
those under whom it has been placed 10
charge, aud II deserves tn, praise and adHira-
ton Of all Southern Maryland, and indeed all
Maryland, for ii has educated spy Of the
leading men Of to-day in the State.
The history Of Charlotte Hall really began
in l7T4, but it did not commence active work
until 1891, and it has continued from that
time until the present day to do It's share IN
iastructing the sons of Maryland The exer-
cises which we're expected to begin at 10 A.
N. did not commence until II, at which
time the main hall of the school building was
crowded 10 overflow with people from St
Mary's, Charles, Prince Georges, adjoining
counties, and also many from Baltimore and
Washington.
Col John + Dent, president of the board
Of trustees, announced the opening Of the ex-
ercises. He also presented diplomas to the
following students. T. X Harrison, W F
Chesley, Jr., and certificates to p. Stanley
Harrison aud II. NJ. Anderson. Uol. Dent
then announced the winneri of the following
prizes. Military drill, J W. Wsring, of
Charles county, first honor, medal, and 7 s.
e. Hodgkinson, second honor, medal. i'd
ais we're awarded to the following; Civil gov
eminent and history, T X. Harrison; spelling
W A. Leake; LIST form mathematics John
Mahon; LIST form grammar, John Mahcn; End
form mathematics and Grecian history, Will
liam Mahon; 3rd form mathematics, E. D.
Fuigang 4th form latin W. 2. Chesley, j..
The salutatory was delivered by T. X. Har-
rison and the valedictory, BY W. F. Chesey
The Governor, sho was expected to deliv-
er an address to the graduating class being
unable to attend, sent General L. A. Will
mer, who made a few i'm promptu remarks to
the graduates. His remarks were we'll timed
and he was frequently interrupted by the APP
rlauding audience. Major G. NJ. Thomas,
principal Of the school, and his associates,
Professors Coad and Fenwick, received many
congratulations for the creditible work of the
students Judge B R. Burroughs, who was
to make the centennial GRAFTON was also una
BILE to attend. Hon. Barnes Compton, after
the commencement exercises were completed,
made an address to the alumni. He was very
forclble in his remarks and spoke at length
upon the present and past history of the in
stitution. Being an alumnus of the school,
be showed very clearly in the course of his
remarks that he felt keen interest in the
welfare of the institution.
The next thing in order after the compile
ton Of the program of the day was the faal
ball v hich took place in the large hall Of the
new school building. The ball room was
tastefuny decorated for the occasion. Prompt
ly at 8 Is O. clock the fair naidens and youths
began the gentle slide over the slippery floor
under the sweet strains Of music, rendered by
a Washington city band. There was an in
PERMISSION from II to /, during which time
refreshments were served in the gymnasium,
after which dancing was resumed and con-
iinued until day.