Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-22


7"In pleasant dell there m IT these three,
Faith. Hope and Charity"
by Miss Ada Overdier, and the "Star
Spangled Banner" by Miss Carrie R. Ham
ilton-were well received, and contained
many fine passages. f
After a Chorus by the pupils of the High
School and Benediction by the Rev. Mr..
McCracken, of this city, the remainder OF
the exercises were adjourned until even
ing.
EVENING EXERCISES.
The hall of the High School building be-
gan to fill at an early honr, and before the
opening of the exercises at about half-past
eight o'clock, there must have been at least
thousand persons presentas spectators and
listeners. They were nearly all citizens,
with decided majority of ladies, who, ow-
ing to the crowded hall and the consequent
heat, piled their fans during the evening
with great vigor. But every one was pa
tient, attentive and interested. The large
assembly present showed clearly how great
an interest and how much pride Columbus
Justly takes in her public schools. '
The platform was occupied by clergy
men, members of the Board of Education
the Superintendent of the Public Schools,
visitors, and the Graduating Class, arrang-
ed in semi-circle. These graduates num-
bered nineteen, and all took part in the ex-
ercises. They were - Misses Annie B.
Wright, Maggie A. Lewis, Eugenia, G.
Pearce, Josie E. Phares, Ada Overdier, Car
rie r. Hamilton, Emily A. Hames, Emma
C. Rite, Lydia L. Geiger, Sarah D. Bar
ringer, Della Roberts, Lucy Ferree and
Jennie Beebe; Messrs. Faxon F. D. AL
berry, VIM. Ii. Albery, Robert Fl. Herd, Ell
wood Williams, VIM. G. Stewart and Geo.
Rehlen.
The evening exercises were opened with
musi by Professor Schoppelrei and his
Orchestra, and prayer by the Rev. E. p.
Goodwin, of the Congregational Church oS
this city. Then followed beautiful music
by the Orchestra, in which the violin OF
Prof. Schoppelrei and the base viol of his
late pupil, Mr.. Brandt, seemed to entrance
every listener.
The exercises by the Glass then COM
menced. The first was an Grafton by Eli
wood Williams, entitled the Fields for Elo-
quence." 1t was well written and well
spoken. '' t'i
An essay by Miss Emily A. Hames-
"Have Done with Dreaming"-contained
fine moral lesson and was distinctly read.
The essay-"Life the Prayer ofthe Soul"-
by Miss Emma c. Rite, had many fine
thoughts and its delivery was good. r
The pupils of the High School, assisted
by Capt. Heyde, sang a chorus song
awake! Awake (which, by the ap-
plause that followed, seemed to have awak-
ened the audience. 10. ..4 .
Endurance the Test of Strength"-ora-
tion by VIM. c. Stewart contained some
fine illustrations of the truth of the propo-
sition, which the speaker well enforced.
That was most pleasing essay by Miss
Lucy /. Geiger-"A Plea for Gossip" 1t
was pleasingl read, aud full of Wit sar-
casm and good humor. .aa
The essay on "Fossils," by Miss Sarah
d. Barringer, recited many interesting ge-
illogical facts which were applied to a fine
moral use.
Here followed solo-"Merry Zingera"
which was sung with clear, melodious
voice, by Miss Mary Price, who was enthu-
siasticaIly opplauded.
George Rehlen then delivered handsome
eulogy on Alexander Hamilton. This was
followed by the reading OF. very beautiful
essay on ''Tears," by Miss Della Roberts,
of a well-written Biblical essay on the
"Death Of Noses" by Miss Lucy Ferree
and of valedictory essay--"The Minds
Battle Groundp-by Miss Jenny Beebe.-
This last essay was happily conceived, and
inclesed some brilliant gems of thought.
The "Old Sexton" a solo, was next sung
by Mr.. Bach with strong, fine musica
voice. .t,f,i -. rt ~. !
Rev. Joseph NJ. Trimble, D. D., of the NJ
r. Church, was introduced by Joseph Sui
liyant. President of the Board of Education
II - q u N . al
10 the audience and to the Graduating Class
DIR. Trimble proceeded to address the Clasi
on their present position and duty, dwell
Ing on the necessity Of intellectual ant
moral development, especially Of the lat
term a religious point Of view. io cf,
The President Of the Board Of Educa
| tion, Mr.. Sullivant, then presented to th'
members of the Graduating Class, thei
several diplomas. Jvo sidcI9h.ap"e
The Graduating Song was then sung b!
! the Glass, and the Benediction pronounced
| lust after the commencement of ferc
storm OF wind aud rain, accompanied By
ithunder and lightning! The audience dis
Epersed, however, much gratifed with tn
evenings entertainment. roas.
junction OIL ana Mineral Company
l. Certificate Of incorporation filed in offic
of Secretary of State, June 2l1 Capiti
stock, $4,000, divided into shares Of ~
each. Place Of business-W Wellsyille, CO
lumbiana county, Ohio. n1
| In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
i one individual was fined S5 and costs ft
fighting, and another, 81 and costs, for ge
ting tight ihipubllc. Both paid. 4 " y T. +