Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-07-01

graduates, viz: r. X. Harrison and W.
r. Chesley, ir., full graduates; and p. =.
Harrison and Fl. II. Anderson, profci-
ents.
Medals were awarded as follows:
Medal presented BY James Mahon, OF Balti-
more. for Civil Government and History.
awarded to I. X. Harrsson Second Honor,
III. II. Anderson.
Medal for Proficiency In Military Drin. pre-
seated by Major Thomas. won by Cadet War
ing. Second Honor. Cadet Hodgkinson.
First prize for spelling was won by Cadet
Leake. Second Honor. r. X Harrison.
Cadets Leake. Harrison and vertner during
the year never missed spelling word. The
prize was awarded after an examination.
First Form Medal for Mathematics 70 James
Mahon.
Second Form Medal for Mathematics 70 VIII
liam Mahon. ii. Canter, second Honor.
Third Form Medal for Mathematics to r. d.
Furgang.
Latin Medal. Fourth Form. to VIM. ". ches-
ley, Jr. Second Honor, T. h Harrison.
Medal In Grecfan History. presented By Prof.
Coad. to wiIliaEa Mahon.
Medal in First Form Grammar, donated by
Prof. Fcnwick. awarded 20 John Mahon.
We regret that we did not get the Sa-
lutatory and other orations. We asked
that they be sent us, but we have not
yet received them. We append the Val
edictory.
Hon. Board Of Trustees, Feltou ssudenGs,
Ladies and Gentlemen For the last time
as a student of this school, appear be-
fore you in connection with the exer-
cises of the day and desire to speak a
few words in behalf of old Charlotte
Hall where have seen so many happy
days. Although serious disaster has
befallen her in the recent burning OF the
old School Hall, yet far more beauti-
fui building has been reared in its place
and this school has started once more on
her glorious career of usefulness and
honor, with unimpaired vigor and .
hopeful future.
When / consider how many Young
men Charlotte Hall has sent forth into
the world and how many of them have
risen to positions of honor and fame, |
am proud to know that my name is to
be enrolled among theirs as alumni of
this venerable Institution.
Glance over her extended past-how
many obstacles has she overthrown while
other institutions went down in ruin
When the ravaging blast Of civil war
swept over our country not many years
ago, her portals were never once closed
against those who desired to acquire the
blessings of education. She offers adj
vantages unsurpassed by those OF any
other school of her rank The quietness
OF the place, where there is nothing to
draw the students attention from his
studies, and the healthfuiness of the To-
cality arc added to many other advanta-
ges which account for her remarkable
success in the past
If the student passes his time in idle
ness and does not choose to apply him.
self TO his studies, he cannot expect any
school to supply that which he appears
unwilling to receive. If, on the CON
trary, he is diligent scholar and strict
ly attends to his duties, he will be sure
To find here the full reward of his labors.
Though the mountain Is steep and hard to
climb.
You can win the heights, say,
III you only try TO remember then,
That where there's "A will there's q way"
Now my connection with this school
is about to be severed and the happy
days of school-boy life are about to close
We do not realize until too late that
these are golden opportunities which we
may never have again.
My heart grows heavy with the thought
that shall no longer respond to the
sweet clear tones of yonder bell calling
me to my studies or the stirring sound
Of the drum reminding me that il is time
for military duties to begin.
also desire to express my gratitude
TO the teachers of this school, who by
their kind efforts have made my short
stay of three years as profitable and
agreeable as possible. In thanking them
for their kindness let me say that have
the tenderest feelings of regard for them
that pupil can possibly have for the
teacher 10y whose guidance he has been
so much benefited
And now to you my fellow students
who will enjoy the advantages and
pleasures of this institution which will
no longer be mine, will bid sorrow
full farewell and tender few words OF
counsel which may help you to continue
your course here and leave with all the
tender feelings for this school which
cluster round my heart
First of all, obey those placed in au-
thority over you as your solemn duty
requires. Remember that your interests
depends on good government, which in
turn depends on the loyalty and support
of its subjects.
BY careful attention to your duties
under such favorable conditions. YOU
will be able to surmount all the difficult
ties that lie in your path, for mil NOR
talibus ardui est" And now lastly. but
not least, | will address myself to you,
my classmates, who have toiled with me
through all the difficulties of the STU
dents life and who are now about TO
launch forth on the stormy and unctr-
tain sea of life. Our courses are about
to diverge, and perhaps we will new
or meet again. We know not with
er the current of fate will bear us: X
may be That We will find ourselves cast