Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-07-02

Grafton and Yaledictory
Ebcnezer Fish, Brooklyn.
vocal Muslc........ ...,.Chotus'
Presentation of Diplomas.
BenedcrOn.
Prize Military Drill and Prize Fencing at ~
o'clock.
The vocal music was of high order Of
merit. The instrumental music was furnished
by thu Independence band.
Mr.. Burch's grafton, " The Affairs of Lib
erty," was eloquent in language aud thought,
and we'll delivered. Albert &. Angler of To-
ledO (sOn of the popular hotel proprietor of
that name) delivered an OratiOn on the " Pow
er of OratOry," which exhibited more than
usual powers of composition and of Oratory
Mr.. Angler possesses strong and pleasing
voice, which exhibits the effects of study and
practice His Oration gratifed the audience
greatly.
Miss Charlotte E. Nichols and Miss Catha-
rine V. Cobb, did credit to themselves in their
essays.
An Grafton and valedictOry address was de-
Iivered by Ebenezer Fish. His grafton was
of a patriotic nature and his valsdicsOry was
an exceedingly fitting effort. By the way,
we were pleased to observe the patriotic
tone which pervaded the OratiOns Of the
young gentlemen and the essays of the young
ladies.
The original eOllOquy, written by Miss C.
V. Cobb, entitled "a Utophia," was we'll enact
ed and entertained the audience greatly.
Diplomas were presented by Prof. Humis-
ton to the following:
Joseph W. Davis, Albert E. Angler, Ebe-
nezer Fish, Miss C. E. Nichols, Miss c. v.
Cobb
After the presentation of diplomas with
fitting remarks by President HumistOn, the
graduates were addressed by Rev. Mr.. Brew
ster
After the above ceremony was performed,
Rev. Mr.. Thome, in behalf of the teachers,
scholars and alumni of the Institute present
ed President Humiston with an elegant sill
yer pitcher, goblets and server, accompany
ing the presentation with an appropriate
speech. He said the testimonial was but a
slight token of their appreciation of his emf
nent services, while it was an evidence Of
their appreciation of his ability and the ear
nestness of his efforts in the education of
those who are committed to his care.
Mr.. Humiston, who was taken completely
by surprise, replied briefly but fesIingly,
thanking the donors for the evidence Of
friendship and appreciation which they had
presented to him.
The set is very handsome indeed. The
server is inscribed as follows: " Presented
to r. F. HumistOn, a. M, Principal of Clevs-
land Institute by the Teachers, Scholars and
Alumni of the Inatitnts. JnIy 1st. 1863"
The exercises concluded with prize fencing
and prize military drill, couple of mill
tary gentlemen constituting the judges. The
contestants in the fencing were as follows:
Charles Il. Cady, Cory A. Wilson, William
W. Russell, and Harry h. McGeary. The
exhibition was very interesting, showing
great proficiency in all the cOntesteDts. The
prize, which was heavy metallic sabre and
scabbord, was awarded to Mr.. Mc9eary.
Mr.. Russel's guarding was commended.
In the prize drill, which was performed IN
der the efficient direction Of of A E. AuFier,
the prize was awarded to Newton Adams
The latter prize cons sted Of valuable mill
tary work The entire exercises were very
interesting and pleased the assembly very
much, besides being exceedingly creditable
both to pupils and teachers.