The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-07-12
School Commencement.

ABERDEEN, July lU.-DeSplte the Op
pressive weather, Aberdeen Graded School
covered itself with glory at the com.
mencement held in the Aberdeen Lyceum
on Friday evening, 2Sth ultimo. Prof
William H. Pentz was assisted In his
preparations for the interesting occasion
by his able corps of assistants, Misses
Helen NJ. Coale, Rosa c. Brown and
Martha Smith. The hall under its new
name, seemed to have been especially
fitted up for this event, which was of a
striking and brilliant character. The
pupils were gay in dress and buoyant in
spirits, but prompt in their obedience to
every order-Probably all this was made
the easier by the reflection that the bird
was to fly from it's cage, and enjoy free
dom for the next sixty days. This year
the only graduate was Miss Eunice JAM
ison. The colors, blue and white were in
graceful evidence about the stage as was
the class flower-white daisy. The
chosen motto was lotto cum litteris
fruamur." "Let us enjoy our leisure with
letters, or learning. "A highly entertain
ing programme began at eight o'clock
with music by the Aberdeen Orchestra,
which was accompanied on the piano by
Miss Hilda WINS, in her usual skillful
manner. The invocation was made by
the Rev. David Jamison. 1t was follow
ed by an anthem, ''Glory to Cod" by a
selected chorus. The drills were of a
superior order; some of the movements
were difficult, but they were effected with
such grace and Skill as to call out
the most enthusiastic applause from
the large audience in ATTENDANCE
1.-THE Ruggles Family" and "Mother
Goose and Family" including a number
of little pupils in grotesque costumes,
were very enjoyable. The Rotations,
ride of Jennie NJ. Neil" and Death of
the Old Squire" Misses Nan Morgan and
Edith Armstrong Were highly appreciat-
ed. Another attractive number, was a
solo Little Georgia Rose" by Charlie
Osborn. Mr.. and Mrs. George Evans
little daughter, Grace recited "The In
ventor's Wife" in a manner which dis
played Evolutionary talent. Miss Jami-
sons essay and valedictory was based
upon 1.-THE Achievements of the Nine
teenth Century" The essay was well
received by the audience both on account
of the matter, and manner of delivery.
The singing by the school was good and
the orchestra diditselfgreat credit, giving
pleasure to every one present. A song
and tableau Good Night" closed the ex-
ercises. ALI went away wishing teachers
and pupils an enjoyable vacation. Miss
Jamison will begin collegiate course in
the fall
Miss Ella ]. Vincent, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. George H. Mitchell, OF
this town.
Miss Ella Mitchell, of Baltimore, who
has been visiting friends in Bush River
Neck, returned home on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mason left here
on Tuesday for the Buffalo Exposition.
Before their return they will visit Mont
real and spend some time at Bedford
Springs.
Messrs. S. NJ. Hanway, of Havre de
Grace, and S. c. Morgan, of New York,
returned to this place on Tuesday after a
brief stay at Old Point, Virginia. Mr..
Morgan is now with camping party at
Betterton.
Mr.. Walter L. Hanway, of New York,
will spend the coming two weeks in this
town with his parents, Hon. and Mrs.
T. L. Hanway.
Miss Jessie Kenly, of Michaelsville, has
returned to the home of her parents in
York, Pennsylvania, where she will spend
the summer vacation.
Mr.. w. L. B. tehis, Jr., of Baltimore,
returned home Oh Saturday, after visit
to the family of DIR. ]. H. Kennedy.
Mr.. Harry Beans. of Baltimore, was a
guest of Mr.. Douglas Kennedy last week.
A number Of our citizens attended the
celebration at VanBibber on the Fourth.
There is considerable competition be-
tween the Maryland Telephone lines here
now, and both the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac and the Maryland are putting in
a number of new phones.
Miss Libbie Mitchell, of Short Lane, is
visiting the Misses Kenly, of York, Penn
sylvania.
The family of Mr.. Henry A. Raymond,
have moved into the dwelling formerly
occupied by Mr.. George Walker.
On July 10th, the ladies of Bush River
Neck will give fish and crab supper at
to purchase an organ for the Episcopal
Chapel of that vicinity.
A crowd of Fresh Air children arrived
here from Baltimore on Friday to spend
few weeks in Churchville, Carsins and
Aberdeen.
A number of wild dogs have again been
seen near Aberdeen. Mr.. JOnn N. MICH
ael's "Brick House" farm seems to be a
rendezvous for them. Mr.. Monticello
Hall, of Baltimore, and Mr.. ]. T. Bald
win, Jr., captured four puppies of the New
foundland breed last Sunday afternoon,
but were soon put to fight upon the ar
rival of the mother of the young dogs
Mr.. Hall carried off one of the pups to his
home.
The ladies ofGrove Presbyterian Church
will hold lawn fete on the parsonage
lawn, on Wednesday evening. July oath
to which the public is cordially invited.
Mr.. J. c. Merrick, who was badly
stunned by the lightning during the
storm on Thursday last, Is now i'm
proving.
Mr.. George Kenly, of York, Pennsyl
vania, who has been visiting relatives in
this town, returned home on Monday.
Misses Mamie Morgan, Eva Osborn
and Iris Brock, have charge of a lawr
fete to be held on Mr.. c. B. Osborn,
lawn on Friday evening, 18th, instant
for the benefit of the Fresh Air Fund
There will be music by the Aberdeen Band