The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-06-19

Occupying seats apar from the girls. The
mlsbehayior, the display Of ignorance, the
tlogging and the general disorder which fol-
lowed were extremely lauglable. When all
the lessons had been assigned the school was
dismissed Ga our nexI glimpse of the
school the teacher was preparing her pupils
for the Friday Evenin' Exercises. The
county examiner unexpectedly called and was
invited to stay to hear the recitations and
music. He stayed but wished he hadn't
The boys and girls showed off by throwing
splt-balls at him, putting pin in his chair
when he arose for some purpose and other
sehOolboy tricks equally annoying to the exam
iner's dignity. Finally he look his depart
ure, politely expressing his ''extreme pleas
ure' to have been present.
In part two the seniors, in caps and gowns,
marched up the aisle to the stage. The class
treasurer, Mr.. Willis Archer Burgoon, read
his account of receipts and expenditures for
the year just closing, each item containing an
excellent 'hit' on some member of the class
Then followed the reading of the cl IS history
by Mr. George Henry Revelle, the class his
torian, and the prophecy by Miss Carrie Agnes
Stone, class prophecies Although both papers
were long and the heat was oppressive the
audience kept perfect order and was attentive
throughout
read the class marched down the aisle to the
place where the class shield was hung on the
wall, draped in the class colors. The cover
ing was removed and there was revealed a
beautiful tablet of wood, bearing a brazen
scroll on which was inscribed the names of
the sixteen graduates. Over the scroll we're
the figures 81, also in brass, and surrounding
it was a large wreath made of the same metal.
1t is a beautiful shield and is scarcely sur
passed in handsomeness by any other in the
hall.
When the class returned to the stage souve-
Mrs representing the peculiarities of the vari-
GUS members of the class were presented to
all. the class ode was sung, and '97 as class
in college had ended its last meeting.
The complete list of class officers is as fol-
lows &C. e. Forlines, President; G. H.
Revele, Historian; c. A. Stone, Prophetess
A. G. Weodfeld, Secretary; w. A. Burgoon,
Treasurer E. j. Nelson, Poet.
ALUMNI MEETING.
From to 81 O'Clock on Wednesday after
noon was occupied by the meeting in the
auditorium of the Alumni Association. Many
former graduates were present and the mem
bers Of the class of 81 were initiated into the
privileges and duties Of membership in the
association. Officers were elected as follows:
President, G. w. Ward, 80; Vice President
for the Eastern Shore, j. w. Miles, '78; Vice
President for the Western Shore, Mrs Fannie
Grove Slower, 80; Vice President for Balti-
more, Mrs Martha Smith Fenby, '76; Secre-
tary, Miss Molie Shriver, 80; Treasurer, w.
r. Mcdaniel, 80; Alumnal Editors, A. S.
Crockett, 81, and w. A. Burgoon, 81.
MEMORIAL SERVICES TO DIR. J. T. WARD.
On Wednesday evening a memorial service
commemorative of the life and character of
Rev. James Thomas Ward was held in the
auditorium. Rev. j. w. Reese, Phi. D., who
has been connected with the. college since
1870, and who shared with Dr. Ward the
anxieties and difficulties experienced by those
who were connected with the school in its
early days, presided over the meeting, and,
after n prayer by Rev. Frank I. Benson,
madea brief opening address in which he paid
an eloquent and feeling tribute to the memory
of his departed friend. After the singing of
]. w. Miles, A. NJ, of the class of rs, and
Lynn R. Meekins, A. NJ, 81, delivered
strong, earnest addresses in eulogy of their
former teacher and friend, especially mention
ing his kindness and sympathy for his stu
dents. Next the choral society sang "Nearer
My God to Thee, and this was followed by
two addresses by Mrs. Florence Wilson
Stoner, A. NJ, 80, and Rev. B. Alfred
DUNN, A. NJ, of the class of Sc. The ser
vice was closed with the singing ofthe dolology
by the entire audience The following gen
tlemen occupied seats on the stage ~. W.
Herring, A. NJ, NJ. D.; Rev. S. B. Souther-
land, ID. D.; Rev. Lawrence w. Bates, d. D.;
Rev. John j. Murray, D. d., NJ. D.; Rev. E.
J. Drinkhouse, NJ. D., D. D.; John g. Clarke,
Esq. John S. Repp, Esq; Chas Billingslea,
d. d. S.; E. 0. Crimes Esq; Rev. j. Thos.
Murray, D. D.; VIM. G. Baker, Esq; VIM.
Fenby, Esq; Rev. B. F. Benson, A. NJ; j.
B. Myers, Esq; Hon. Joshua w. Miles, A.
NJ; Rev. Thomas H. Lewis, A. NJ, D. D.;
John Dodd, ESQ.,; VIM. II. Starr. Esq. James
S. Topham, Esq; John L. Reifsnider, Esq;
Frank i. Herring, Esq; Joseph W. Smith,
Esq; Nathan H. Bale, Clarence F. Nor
ment, Samuel Vannort, Esq; Rev. James
Earle Maloy.