Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-06-08
CHESAPEAKE ACADEMY FINALS.
Closing Exercises q S1ceess-Large
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The Chesapeake Academy has closed
its doors for the session Of 1S99-1900,
ard the pretty girls and happy boys
have departed for their respective homes,
leaving behind many friends aud adj
mirers who will eagerly look forward
TO their return in September next. The
session has been one of the most pros
porous in the history Of this institution
and the faculty have much to be proud Of
BAccALAUREATE SERMON.
On Sunday night theMethodist church,
which had been Hastily decorated for the
occasion, was filed to over flowing by the
friends and patrons of the school, who
gathered from far and near to hear
the Baccalaurate sermon, which was
preached by Rev. Dr. o. +. Hippo, of
Philadelphia. DIR. Flippo chose for his
text John 10, So. The sermon was one of
deep thought and erudition and the
question of cowardly discipleship was
unfolded and analysed in a manner
which showed the able divine to be
master of theological discourse. In the
course Of his remarks, which were full of
beautiful and inspiring sentiments. he
gave much praise and advice to the
pupils.
A vocal duet rendered by Misses Grace
Pinckard and Ida Joe Hayden, proce-
ding the sermon, and a solo by Miss A.
Blanche Messick, following, were of the
highest quality and much praised.
FIRST NIGHT-MoNDAY.
The Academy was crowded to it's
Frank G.. Newbill, came forward aud
welcomed the immense thrOng; after
which the exercises began and the pro-
gram in last weeks CITIZEN was success
fully rendered. The recitations of Misses
Myrtle Brewingtcn, Eva Russell, Kate
Messick and Inez Calls were much en-
joyed and encured to the letter. During
the rendering of the Instrumental solo
THE Storm" by Miss Ida Joe Hayden
perfect hush fell over the house, ana
one could almost hear raindrops
splashing against the window panes.
Tie vocal solo "Esmeralda," by our
queen of song" Miss Grace Pinckard,
won much applause. Other than to say
that she was in splendid voice further
comment is unnecessary.
SECOND NIGHT-TUEsDAY.
Like the preceding night the hall was
packed and numbers had to leave on
account OF not being ableto secure. seats
or standing room.
The exercises began promptly on time
"The innocent Drummer" a recitation
rendered by Miss Evelyn Osborne,
vocal duet by Misses Grace Pinckard and
Ida Joe Hayden and vocal solos by
Misses Messick and Osborne were highly
enjoyed and justly complimented. The
instrumental pieces by the pupils were
of high order and much complimented.
Then followed the contest for the
declaimer's medal, given by w. MELON
aid Lee, which was interesting from
start to finish. The contestants, Messrs.
Chowning, Kirkmyer, Street, Davis,
Mitchell and Daniel, all did well.
Following the Defamation contest
the scholars were given their certificates
of distinction, which showed that they
all had accomplished much in the course
of the session.
MEDALS.
SchOldrShip-The scholarship medal
was won by Mr.. Willie Chowning, of
Merry Point, and presented on behalf
of the Board of Directors, by whom the
medal is given, by DR.. w. j. Newbill.
Music-This medal, given to the one
making the greatest improvement IN
music, was won by Miss Bombed Cross,
of Weems, and presented by Mr.. w. b.
Sanders in chaste and flowery address.
DISCLAIMERS Wcddl-Rev. q. II. James,
w. A. Cameron and w. b. Sanders
were selected as judges TO decide as to
the best declaimer. The honors were
nearly divided between MIR. Eddie
Daniel and Mr.. Ernest Mitchell, but
after some discussion it was decided 10
award the medal to Mr.. Daniel, of Upper
Middlesex, which was done by Rev. c..
II. James.