The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-09-09
AUSPICIOUS OPENING.
1S97-'9S SESSION OF SALEM FE.
MALE ACADEMY.
Faculty, Pupils and Visitors Cordial
ly Welcomed by Principal Clew-
ell-Timely Remarks by Bishop
mountaineering Enrolment.

en-Timely Remarks by Bishop
mountaineering Enrolment.
A bright and inspiring scene was
the formal opening of the ninety-sixth
annual session of Salem Female Acad-
| emy. which occurred in the Chapel,
Thursday morning ofslast week, at IL
| o'clock.
| The exercises began with a respon-
sive reading from the twenty second
| Office Of Worship, led by Principal
| Clewell. This was followed by the
| hymn, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God
| Almighty" after which Bishop Rond-
thaler read the 103d Psalm, and, at it's
conclusion, offered a fervent prayer
| for Gods blessings upon the Academy
and upon all connected Herewith
Then was sung Onward Christian
| Soldiers"
Next came the cordial greeting by
Principal Clewell, who spoke words Of
welcome to faculty, pupils, and visi-
tors. He said it seemed only a few
weeks ago when they seemed to be en-
tering upon long vacation, but here
we are again. The summer had been
of great interest to him. He had
travelled over 5000 miles and visited
the homes OF as many pupils as possi-
BILE. Bishop Rondthaler had probably
travelled 10000 miles upon the same
mission. Mr.. Pfohl has travelled 5000
miles and with the distance covered
by Mr.. Th9ler, they had gone about
far enough to go around the world.
He hardly knew who to welcome
first, and would blend welcome
to former and new pupils. He was
struck with the happy manner in
which the members of the faculty re-
turned. He referred to last year as
happy year and expressed the wish
that this may even be an improve
ment upon that. He took occasion to
speak words of appreciation of the
cordial. hearty and sympathetic posi-
blon OF the home newspapers towards
the Academy.
Addressing himself to the pupils,
Mr. Clewell asked, why are we here?"
The question is serious. He would
further all innocent pleasure. He want
ed all the pupils to be happy. Take a
drm hold upon the sober, serious view,
and the pleasures will come. Take
hold Of the studies and duties of each
day in such manner as to conquer. He
believed the chief object of the school
is the formation of character. There
is no power greater than religion. 1t
ness. Let US bring Jesus Christ close
to our hearts. The Senior Glass was
admonished Of the responsibility that
rests upon it in it's example.
After Mr.. Clewell had made an
nouDcements relating to different de-
partments, Bishop Rondthaler ad-
dressed few timely remarks to the
school. He said what Influences
girl most is her affection. The way
to study is through her heart. If her
affection is not won there will be no
progress. How are you to win girls
heart. Ii you win her heart to the
Saviour, it is won for all good pur-
poses. He asked the pupils to help in
open the most difficult study. 1t was
this: ''The love of Christ constrain-
eth u.s." With that key you will be
sure to make great and happy sue
cess.
| The hymn, "How Firm a Founda-
tion" was then sung, followed by the
benediction by Rev. A. d. Th4ler.
Thus was started upon it's mission
the new session of this venerable but
vigorous institution of learning, whose
fame extends throughout the length
and breadth Of our land. The large
enrolment, and other auspicious cir
cumstances attending the opening,
give promise Of year of success and
great usefulness.
The favor in which the Academy is
held at home is attested by the num-
her OF pupils from the community en-
| rolled for the present session. Among
! the number are five of the 1897 gradu.
| dting class from our Graded Schools,
| who will take the College course OF
| this institution.