Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-06-27
Brlarley Hall Military Academy

The commencement exercises of the
Briarley Hall Military Academy, POOles-
vile. were held on the Academy lawn
Wednesday, June 18th, at 1890 A. NJ. be-
fore large and appreciative audience.
The address of the day was made by j.
Dawson Williams. Mr.. Williams effort
made profound impression upon everyone
present, especially upon the cadets, to
whom the majority of his words were ad-
dressed. The fundamental requisites for
true manhood. the holding of high ideals.
chivalry to woman, honor, courage. cour-
tesy, duty TO teacher, parent and self. the
fulflment of life of influence, aid and
usefulness toward all mankind, were some
Of the points so ably covered by this dis
tinguished speaker.
The valedictOry was delivered by the
first graduate from the academy. Cadet
Capt. Sidney Thompson. His subject was
Our Country Condition" and was treated
and delivered in a mastery manner.
The Superintendent Of the Academy,
Captain S. j. Lodge, next delivered the
diploma to the graduate with few we'll
chosen and inspiring words Following
this presentation. certificates Of distinction
were awarded for satisfactory work in the
various classes in the academy curriculum.
IL is a noteworthy fact that the number Of
failures for the year was less than three
per cent. Of the total enrolment.
The several medals offered by the insti-
tuition were awarded by the supernten-
dent, as follows
Scholarship medal, to Edward James
Greenway. Of Chelsea, Mass.
Conduct medal (Open TO boarding cadets
to Albert Cyril Jeffcoat, Grafton, Pa.
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to Henry Ralph Williams, POolesville, Md.
Improvement medal, to John AlOysius
Arringdale, Jr.. EastOn, Md.
Medal for best drilled cadet, to Herbert
Smith Bramer, Gloversville, N. Y.
Magruder courtesy medal, to John Frank
lin Carlisle, Gaithersburg, Md.
Best all-rOund athletic medal. to William
HarmOng Lamar. Jr., Rockville, Md.
The exercises closed with touching
address Of farewell by Capt. Lodge, the
superintendent, in which he feelingly ex-
pressed his appreciation Of the public sup
port and announcement. the efforts Of his
faculty and the unflinching loyalty Of his
cadets.
Prior to the closing exercises, the friends
and cadets Of the academy had enjoyed q
joyous and festive commencement week
Sunday afternoon the baccalaureate ser
mon was preached in the Episcopal Church
POOlesville. by the Rev. Mr. Lafferty, the
rector.
Monday morning witnessed the shan
battle between Companies A and B Of the
cadet battalion upon the academy parade
ground. After much maneuvering, charges
firing and semi-retreats Company A, I'M
der command Of Capt. Sindey Thompson
succeeded In putting the enemy to flight and
drove them back over their own fortified
tons. Capt. A. c. Jeffcoat. Of the defeated
company. then formally delivered over hii
sword to Capt Thompson.
In the afternoon field-and-track meet
was held. in which W. II. Lamar, Jr., proved
himself TO be the best all-round performer
On Tuesday afternoon the final dress
parade was held and was witnessed by 4
large assemblage Of patrons and friends
The battalion acquitted itself nobly ant
showed well the careful training 1t hat