The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
ST. FRANCIS
SCHOOL ENDS
Commencement Exercises
We're Largely Attended.
MADALs AND PRIZES GIVEN
Wedding in Wagon Yard Attended by
a Few Friends and Performed by
Episcopal Rector-other
Weddings.
mADALS AND PRIZES GIVEN
fspecial to Tho Times-Dlspatoh.y

sTSIiSToN. VA, June 2O.--The closing
Exercises of st. Francis Catholic School
look place Wednesday in the beautifully
decorated chapel OF the school. AS usual
the exercises we're largely attended. Miss
M. O'Callaghan. In Lebachs Second Moe
turne proved herself quite an accom-
plished pianist. An amusing recitation by
six little fellows Of the Junior classes en-.
titled "Wlshing Versus Working" created
a great deal of merriment
Misses Fora ODonnell, as class his
torian: Mary o. Mara, as the class es-
sayist; Miss Mary O'Callaghan, as class
poet; Rose Lyons, as the class prophet,
filled their parts most acceptably.
Rev. Father Joseph F'riol awarded the
diplomas to the four graduates, Misses
20 ODonnell, Mary O'Callaghan, Mary
o'N1ara and Rose Lyons, and also deliver
ed an interesting and instructive address
to the scholars.
Rev. Father Van IngleEem delivered
the medals and prizes. The attendance
medal, which was being competed for by
thirteen Of the pupils, was won by Miss
Mary O'Callaghan. The Sunday-school
medal fell to Joseph Murphy. Gold medal
for Christian doctrine was awarded to
Miss Mary ISvlighan. Medal for the
highest average in six consecutive exam
snat1ons went to Florence Collins. spe-
cfal premium for marked success In
music was awarded to Miss Mary o. Cal
1aghan. d :"
MANY WEDDINGS.
On Wednesday evening, Mr.. John Strain
and Miss Mabel Arehart. both Of Middle
brook, this county. drove to Staunton,
and going to the county clerk, procured
marriage license. The bride-elect was left
at Wilson's wagon-yard while the groom
set out to lind preacher. Rev. Walter
G.. Hullihen, Of the Episcopal Church, was
found, and the happy couple was mar
ried at the wagon-yard In the presence
OF a few friends, after which they left
at once for their home, at Middlenrook.
William Berry and Miss Ada Meyers
were married in staunton Wednesday
evening and took the night train for the
West, where they will make their fu-
ture home. Both are from this county
Edward Swinlt, Of Grafton, w. Va, and
Miss Jamie Hunter, daughter of Mr..
John NJ. Hunter, of this county, were
married at Thinking Spring Church On
Tuesday, and left Immediately for their
future home in the West. Miss Hunter
is a beautiful and accomplished 5oung
lady, and has many admirers.
HIGHLAND PARK.
Mr.. ]. +. Byrd. Of Richmond has taken
charge Of Highland Park for the street
car company here, and Is at work to
make the park n success, and will add
several attractions, One of the chief
features Is the enlargement Of the Park
Casino. Commencing Monday night there
& will be an up-to-date vaudeville per-
ioormance by first class company. This
company will remain here nearly the
whole season. and will give a number
of performances. There will also be
dancing every night ut the pavilion.
Variety Springs, the summer resort Just
west of Staunton. has opened up. and the
manager, Mr.. II. G. Eichelberger is
pleased with the prospects for a. good
season.
AT the regular meeting of the Stonewall
Camp this week. Rev. G. w. Finley. Of
this county, and members of the camp
who represented the local members at
the New Orleans reunion, delivered an
interesting talk to the members. He spoke
In the highest terms OF the reunion and
his visit to that city.
Mr.. w. T. McCue. who was recently
elected president of the Staunton Ma
tional Bank. has resigned as president
OF the Farmers and Merchants Bank,
and Mr.. G. r. CardwelI was elected presi-
dent to fill Mr.. McCue's place in the Far
mers and Merchants.
Mr.. c. G. Hequembourg is in Rich
mond.