Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Theological Seminary's 8Oth
Annual Commencement.
LIST OF GRADUATES
CLOSING EXERCISES OF WASHING
TON SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Death Of George W. Jameson, Promi-
nent Resident-Meeting of Board OF
Police Commissioners.
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| ALEXANDRIA, Va, June IL, 1SoS
| The eightieth annual commencement of
| the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Vir-
| ginia, situated near this city, took place
| this morning at 10 o'clock in the seminary
| chapel in the presence of a large gathering,
containing many of the leading Episcopal
clergymen of this section. Among those
who occupied seats on the rostrum were
Right Rev Robert A. Gibson, DID,, bishop
of the diocese of Virginia; Right Rev. Geo.
w. Peterkin DID,, and Right Rev. VIM.
l. Gravitt. DID, both of West Virginia.
Right Rev. Alfred M. Randolph, DID,, of
the diocese of southern Virginia, was not
present this morning, but will take part in
the ordination services in the chapel to-
morrow morning at II o'clock. Rev. Rich
ard Micou of the seminary was the essayist
Essays were also read by MeSsrs Thomas
G. Faulkner, John E. Ewell and Ernest E.
Osgood of the graduating class. This class
was much smaller this year than was ex-
pected. 1t comprised the following: Frank
lin Davis, B.A.. of the diocese of southern
Virginia: John Edw. Ewell, B., of the do
cese of Maryland: Thomas Green Faux
ner MA, of the diocese of southern Vfr-
ginia, and Ernest Earle Osgood of the do
cese of New Hampshire. Two of the grad
uates-Messrs. Ewell and Faulkner-are
candidates for the degree of DID,. which is
conferred the year after graduation. The
four candidates will be ordained deacons
tomorrow, as will also Messrs. Ruffin Jones
and William Henry Darbie of the diocese
of Virginia.
The annual alumni dinner served this
afternoon at the seminary at 1 O. clock. Last
evening the annual sermon before the mis-
sionary society of the seminary was
preached by Rev. DR.. F. w. Tompkins of
Philadelphia.
Washington School Closing.
The closing exercises of the Washington
%I,tc in,
the school building on South Washington
street. A number of friends and relatives
of the pupils gathered in the several rooms
to witness the exercises. Superintendent
X. Kemper made appropriate addresses and
the certificates and diplomas of graduation
were presented by Clerk Hubert Snowden
of the city school board. In the department
Of the principal. Mr.. Theodore H. Ficklin,
A M, diplomas of graduation were award
ed to Isaac Kell O'Brien and Albert SoplAo-
MUS Rollins, they having completed the
course prescribed by the city school board.
These are the first certificates of graduation
to be conferred in the Washington school,
this department was advanced to the
dignity Of a high school grade the first of
the session just completed.
The salutatory was delivered by Thomas
Leo Downey and the valedictory was de-
livered by Isaac Kel O'Brien. Both re-
ceived flattering compliments from the au-
ditors. The superintendent medal, given
IOT exCelleuCe III SeHeTdl SCHOldTSllp, was
awarded to James George Schoeni. he hav-
ing completed the session with a percentage
of 95. Isaac O'Brien finished the course
with percentage of 90 and Albert Rollins
with percentage of so. Certificates were
awarded to the following in the high school,
Thomas Leo Downey. James G. Schoeni
James S. Douglas, William ]. Fisher of the
tenth A grade, ]. Fitzgerald Jones of the
ninth grade, Beaudric L. Howell, Alexan-
der Harris, Edmund ]. Dwyer, r. P. Albert
Johnson, Wallace N. Lindsey. Peter E.
Igoe, James l.. Bontz, Wilmer j. Waller
and Erwin G. Schwarzman.
Other Certificates Presented.
In the room of the vice principal, Mr..
William H. Greenwich, the following stu
dents received certificates: Edward NJ.
Dean, John s. Eaton, C. Philip Heshley
Charles Howell, William Hinken, Chester
Kuhns. Louise Lyles, Raymond Floyd, H
Clay Phillips. C. Carroll Phillips, c. Mar
shall Schofield, Robert Tomlin, William H.
Thaler, A. Griffith Uhler, William l..
Weech, Smith Williams. Bernard McGilvery
and Roger Sullivan. The following were
advanced to the high school department:
Edward Dean John Eaton, Philip Heishley,
Charles Howell, William Hinken, H. Clay
Phillips. C.. Carroll Phillips c. Marshall
schofield. G. Mason Smith, A. Griffith
Uhler, Bernard McGilvery, Roger Sullivan,
Robt. Tomlin and VIM. Weech. In this
room three of the scholars read essays
Napoleon was the subject of an essay by
MdTSHdii SCnOHelQ, william Weech dis
cussed the character of James A. Garfield
and "A Soldier at Thirteen-the Boyhood of
Andrew Jackson" the subject of the
essay read by H. Clay Phillips.
Certificates and prizes were awarded in
the other departments of the school.
Death of George W. Jameson.
Mr.. George Willis Jameson, a well-known
resident of the fourth ward, died this morn
ing about o'clock at his home. PIT South
Columbus street, after lingering illness
from pulmonary troubles. He was sixty
eight years of age and was a native of this
state, having lived in Alexandria the
greater part of his life. He was a son of
the late Robert Jameson. Mr.. Jameson
was for many years consistent member of
the Second Presbyterian Church. and was
actively engaged in church and charitable
work. Until recently. when he became in
capacitated by reason of advancing Illness
he was regularly at his desk in the First
National Bank here, where he held clerk
ship. By his gentle demeanor and sterling
character Mr.. Jameson won the respect
and friendship Of all with whom he came in
contact and his death has caused general
regret. widow and one son survive, Dr.
Stuart Jameson of this city Arrange
ments for the funeral will be made later
Meeting of Commissioners.
There was a meeting Of the board of po-
lice commissioners last night in the police
court room, those present being Mayor
Simpson Secretary Lawler and Commits