On Feb.23 a large crowd assembled to witness the closing scenes of Baxter School. The day was cool and pleasant, and well suited to the occasion.
School was called at half-past eight and the examination commenced, which lasted until three. About ten or eleven o'clock, the patrons of the school poured in from every direction, each lugging a large basket filled with the most delicious eatables.
Everyone seemed cheerful and gay. Even the little girls (as well as the large ones) seemed delighted at the idea of devouring those large boxes of candy, at which they occasionally took a peep.
At twelve o'clock dinner was announced, and the ladies prepared the delicious repast dinner was spread and duly served.
School was called at one o'clock and the examination completed. In justice to both teacher and pupils we would state that from the manner in which they solved some of the most difficult problems in arithmetic and algebra, that there had been no lack of energy on the part of either.
At two o'clock, John Bear was called upon for an address, which was delivered in an eloquent manner, expressing his gratification as to the manner in which the school had been conducted.
Mr. Bear was followed by several other speakers; C.C. Samuels being among the number, whose speech contained much sound logic as well as eloquence, showing the necessity of education and the benefits derived from public schools.
The following is a list of those attending one month without being absent or tardy: Bessie Baxter, Emma Cox, Jessie Rutherford, John Woods, and Richard Embree.