The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-06-10

Psalm 14S; recitation. Pauline Brauer; hymn,
Il Must Tell Jesus :" recitation. James
Copper; primary exercises. five girls; ad-
dress, pastor; collection and anthem; presen-
tation of prizes prayer, pastor; hymn,
Jesus Shall Reign" benediction. The fol-
lowing received prizes for attendance, Mabel
Smith. Pauline Brauer, Lottie Smith An
swering in Scripture. Emma Gather, Wilfred
Shaw. Catechism. Lottie Smith. Best col
lection, Lovanah jack. Mary McCenahan,
Annie Mussuman.
Friday evening was time long to be re-
membered by the people of our '"wn, and
many from distance. 1t was the tim" of
the graduation OF the class of '99 from the
Jacob Tome institute. Busy hands had made
the auditorium OF the NJ. L. Church a thing
of beauty. The window seats were nlleG
with green, the chancel and pulpit were
trimmed with laurel ana daisies. Palms were
also used The organ was festoOned with
green. In the choir gallery sat the orchestra
of five pieces and discoursed music that de-
lighted every one of that vast audience. Long
''i'I'
far and near began pouring in. All were in
evening dress. The beautiful gowns and
bright faces made the scene one never to be
forgotten. About quarter of eight, Mrs
Tome came III accompanied by DR.. Hamilton
Mabie the speaker OF the evening, followed
by Rev. W. ". Shaw. Messrs. Thomas c.
Bond, James r. Campbell and W. W. Hop
kins After some exquisite selections from
the string orchestra, they We're led in prayer
by Rev. W. W. Shaw another selection from
the orchestra after which Mr.. W. w. Hop
kins introduced DR.. Hamilton W. Mubie of
New York His subject was Higher Educa-
ton and he held the attention of all until
he spoke the lat word. After his address,
he with Mrs. Tome came down in the chancel
where he eXhOrted the graduates, never to
graduate, hut to keep on with their studies
rs long H. they lived, as this was simply the
beginning Of their life work. Each graduate
clme forward and received his or her
diploma from the hands of Mrs. Tome who is
sincere friend OF each one Of them. May
God bless this noble woman, is the prayer of
many hearts. She has kind word and warm
hand clasp for all. After the presentation
OF the diplomas, Rev. A. S. Mowbray. pastor
of tine church. spoke Il few words and then
| pronounced the benedicton. The class then
took their places inside the chancel to receive
the congratulations of their friends Many
received presents and beautiful bouquets
Mr. W. W. Hopkins announced the folio wing
scholarships One from Gcucher'- Woman,
| College, Baltimore, Miss Virginia Jones ;
Hamilton College, n. y, Chester G. Camp
bell Dickinson College, Howard S. Halo
way. The church was soon emptied and the
crowd Of more than six hundred people
turned their steps toward the Institute where
reception was given to the class. TIE re-
| ceiving committee We're Mis-. Tome. Mr..
and Mrs. II. c. Nesbitt, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. G..
Bond Mr. and Mrs S. c. Rowland, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A. Nr-htt. Miss Virginia Jones and
Howard johnson. Refreshments were served
! by the pupils. The halls We're tasteiuly
decorated il laurel and daisies. \ large
number went to tn" fourth floor to see the
work OF the pupils. sewing, manual training
and art, all o' which reflected great credit on
teachers ant pupils At eleven o'clock It
number left for the OLD Bank House whore
music was furnished 10y Messrs. Matthews
and Williams Those who loved dancing
enjoyed themselves until the wee small hours.
This closed busy and delightful week. The
graduates have the best wishes of the com
munity for tHcir future happiness and pros
pority
\ premature blast went off at McCienahan
Granite CompaEy's quarries in Woodbury. on
Wednesday. driving the hammer through
John Gisler'- -Lou.Gcr and blowing another
mans arm off,