Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-06-30
A Visit to the Garden Spot of Penn
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Miss Almira V. S. Markell and Miss J..
Sallie Morgan Markell have just returned
from charming trip to Lancaster and
Littz, Pa, where they attended the COM
mencement exercises and reunion at
Linden Hall Seminary, this being the
10th closing exercises OF that historical
and far-famed Moravian institution for
young ladies'. The exercises were OF
special interest. The commencement
week programme was as follows:
Sunday, June II, baccalaureate sermon
ia the Moravian Church.
Monday afternoon, June Is, class-day
exercises.
Monday evening, June Is. senior play,
"The Tanning OF the Shrew," Shakes
peare.
Tuesday, June IA, alumnae day; art
and domestic science exhibit, open | p.
m. alumnae business meeting 3 p. M;
alumnae supper 4.30 p. M; concert, 8
p. m.
Wednesday, June Is, commencement
exercises in the Mary Dixon memorial
chapel.
The reurion which was held was a
perfect success, former pupils coming
from Boston, West Virginia and interme-
diate States. The city of Washington
was we'll represented. These former pu-
pills were royalty and handsomely enter
tanned, with their former teachers, al the
seminary by the principal and his charm
ing wife, Rev. and Mrs. Kreider, Vice
Principal Miss Louise de Schwenitz,
and the present faculty, at whose hands
the hoSpitable and cordial reception was
simply perfect. This ancient school was
represented at this commencement by
pupils as far north as Alaska, as far south
as Jamaica, as far west as the DakotaS
and as far east as New York.
All the exercises were thoroughly en-
loved. The music was OF the highest
order and was certainly rare treat. The
art exhibit excelled any imaginary expec-
tation. Linden Hall Seminary is beauti-
fully located, the grounds large and hand
some, and with the handsome antique
furniture the rooms have every appear
ance of the richness of its ancient history.
The graduating class was addressed by
Right Rev. M. w Leibert, D. D.. ofNew
York City. He chose his words with
care and stated them with precision.
Beside Bishop Leibert, there were pres
emf distinguished clergymen and repre-
sentatives Of the Moravian Church, who
made some very good and interesting ad-
dresses. The whole town OF LltltZ
seemed interested and offered hearty
welcome to the return OF the students OF
former years. One hundred and sixty
were present at the alumnae banquet,
which was very much enjoyed by all.
The decorations at all the exercises were
exceedingly beautiful
Lititz is very pretty town, containing
a number Of rose gardens. 1t is located
in Lancaster county, the garden spot OF
Pennsylvania. The celebrated Lititz
Springs attract many visitors.
The closing pleasure was delightful
home party given in the large auditorium
to the scholars, faculty, former pupils and
visitors, by Rev. and Mrs. Kreider, who
entertained their guests in most home
like and enjoyable manner. 1t was rath-
er hard for one to tear herself away from
girlhood friends and teachers, yet the
parting came and each left for her re-
spective home with the sweetest renem-
brance of the dear old Moravian Semi
nary that has prepared so many for the
duties OF this life and the life hereafter.
"Men struggle, with persistence stout,
To win the coronal OF fame;
Mine is assured beyond doubt,
When Linden Hall preserves my name. "
A. V. S. M.