Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-10
PRIVATE SCHOOL Commence
MENT


That we have a first class private schoo
In our midst, every one can testify who at
tended the commencement exercises here
last Monday evening, if the way in which
things were conducted, and in which the
pupils deported themselves be taken as a
critierian. Aud why should it not be, for
what can be better test of good teaching
than the fact that the teacher has devel-
oped and brought to the surface the best
that is in his pupils, and surely these
showed that
Shortly after eight o'clock the teachers.
Prof. Curtis J. Lewis and Miss Ingram,
took their seats on the platform, followed
by Rev. Edward Dill ion, and Rev. r.
Hillard Gage, pastor of the Presbyterian
church of Wenonah. A march being played
by Miss Isabel K. Jessup, the graduates
entered the room and took their places
These were Edna Mabel Green, Pearl Jes-
sup. Claudio Alice Schnoor, and George
Beale Knight.
The diplomas were presented first, this
being new feature in commandments.
This was followed by prayer by Rev. Edw
Dillon.
An essay "Our Future" was read by
Miss Claudio A. Schnoor which was given
in clear, articulate manner. and showed
her to be thorough master of her subject.
A piano solo, by Miss Pearl Jessup, was
followed by the orator of the evening, who
acclaimed on The Teacher in a very
cretitable manner A recitation "Cicely
aud the Bears" was one of the great attrac-
tions of the evening This selection was
very well executed by Miss Edna Mabel
Green, and showed her to have marked
ability in that line. A bright duet, Waves
of the Ocean," was then given by the Misses
Jessup and Schnorr, which was followed by
a selection from the opera Les Hugnenots,"
by the Principal.
The class prophecy. which is always of
interest to all, was read by Miss Pearl Jes-
sup with the necessary touch of humor that
made it very enjoyable. She was surprised
by having her future predicted in return
by Miss Green, in such way that it made
her look too pretty to throw her life away
on that impossibilit, t. lat has deranged SO
many inds-perpetual motion.
A piano solo, Only Dream" by Mr..
George B. Knight. showed considerable
execution.
Rev. R. billiard Gage made an address to
the class containing much good advice to
the young people. The most taking event
of the evening was an instrumental trio,
with Miss Isabel K. Jessup and Mr. Lewis
at the piano, and Mr.. Leon V. Garron with
the drum. This was eneored to such an
extent that the audience could only be
euieted by having it repeated
A class song, beginning" We are gather
ed tonight 10 the dear old school, to say
our last good bye" was then sung. This
was composed for the occasion, and set to
that familiar air, Tenting tonight on the
old camp ground"
The audience was dismissed by benedic-
ton by Rev. Edward Dillon, after which
was pleasant sociable time the grad
yates and teachers receiving many congrst-
ulations.
There was a profession of flowers and
presents, each pupil being presented with
one bouquet on the platform. The motto
Nothing is Impossible to him who Wills"
was over the platform, looking very pretty,
although made of that farmers enemy-the
daisy.
Although the weather was unfavorable,
the rooms were filed, aud everone went
home much pleased.