The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-12
CITY INTELLIG EN- CE
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COMMENCEMENT OF THE Boys CENTRAL
HIGH SOHooL.-The Semiannual Commencement
of the Boys Central High School took place this
morning At the Musical Fund Hall which was
crowded to its full capacity By intelligent and
fashionable audience, among which the fairer sex,
as usual, held the greater sway. For WONDER ON a
Commencement occasion, the morning was cool and
pleasant, and the large audience were thus privi-
legged to enjoy to the fullest extent the intellectual
treat OF the day.
The Central High School, although not ranking by
name among The COLLEGES of this country, is essen
ally institution OF a collegiate character and has
justly attained high repuatI n, not only through.
out this CITY, but the State and country. Being local
in its organization, and all its students necessarily
residents Of the city, the people OF Philadelphia
more interested in its success thar in that of any
other educational institution in our midst For this
reason the semiannual Commencements are always
looked forward to with a great deal OF pride and
anxiety on the part of its friends and patrons.
The Commencement hello this morning was by no
means unequal IN point Of interest TO pre-.
ceding ones. TIE Young gentlemen who favored
the audience with their views the general
topics of the day were, 1t is true, some-
what given TO the sophomorical style of elo-
youthful students mind which, after contact
with the sharp corners and rough edges of the
world soon wears of TAKEN altogether, they were
fully equal to the general OF orations college
occasions, and the style or the compositions and
manner of delivery showed careful and anxious
preparation on the part OF the orators, and a con-
scentOus criticism the part of their Instructors
The first hing IN the order of exercises per-
formance Of the Inesi table brass band. A college
-lI.tH
deed be a strange anomaly. But a. it was the re.
nowned Germalla Orche stra that oficiated on this
occasion, it matter of regret to the audience.
trodHc6rV address "S was deiYered By Cord F.
McCalla, Esq of the Philadelphia Bar an Alumnus
OF the High School OF several years standing. The
topic OF his discourse the general aim and OBJ
ject OF an education which was enforced In vivid
manner by many apt references to the history of the
past. his special references 10 the Central High
school were greeted by the audience with hearty
Ihe Salutafory address, the second honor of the
day, was delivered by Mr. Worthington b. Thomas.
AS Is customary was COMPOSED ,SS IN hahn. NOT,
mass of the audience, they paid the utmost atten-
ton, and greeted the speaker heartily when he re-
tired, well as when he appeared.
The third honor, the Historical Address, was
delivered by MIR. Curtis N. Harrls who gave short
pOeticai quotation. MT Harris effort was very
satisfactory TO the audience was indicated by the
continued Oh ers which followed him to his seat.
The Scientific Address, ranking fourth IN the order
OF hOnOIS was next IN order, being delivered by Mr..
John w. Milhck. The substance of Mr. Mlllick's
oration was regulated by Its title, consisting of
general review OF the co course @ OF scent c discovery
march of science forcby noticed and gained for
the speaker the appreciation of ms hearers.
The first Grafton, which had no special designation
of honor was then delivered by Mr.. John b: Cola
han Jr., his subject being "oratory:" After mo-
hcIng the Importance and effect of this noble gift
Mr.. Col!ahan proceeded to sketch the history of
oratory, and the most notable possessors Of it in
ancient and modern times Although the Faculty
OF the Hugh School had not deMgnated Mr.. Colahan
as one of the "honor men," his oration was not
unequal to those which had preceded him.
German by Mr.. Samuel N. Lew his subject being
"Educahon.", AlthOugh but few could appreciate
his words and sentiments, every one was pleased
with his thorough earnestness, and rewarded him
An Grafton on "Genius" was then delivered by
Mr.. James NJ West ar. West reviewed the career
of those who have been favored with this 'lnbOrn
and war; following it up with an enumeration OF the
possible achievements OF those who are to follow
them. Applause and bouquets greeted him. as all
The Honorary ADDRESS the first honor in point of
scholarship, had been awarded to sylvester e. Me-
gargee, who delivered Orauon on the Impas-
stoned dreams Of youth. The gores OF the
csnqueror, the charms of luxury, the joys Of
the vague future to the dreamer, and
then the warning OF their emptiness was given him
Mr.. Megargee, VINO attracted considerable attention
by OF his sanding the head OF his class
scholar, is ne vous and forcb speaker dis efOr
to-day we'll mertted the continued applause which II
received.
The conferIinP OF degrees was next in order
Edward Shippen Esq. President of the Board o
School Controllers, officiating
The following gentlemen were admitted TO thu
degree of Master OF Ar 5, being graduates of the
four years course OF not less than five year
standing:-
Frank s. Baker, David Evans William II james
Joseph L mcfarland William H. Paul, AaximlIa
Schmitt, Edward r. WOrreu Benjamin +. Napheys, an
John L. DeVereux. Totals
The following are those who we're admitted TO tn
Degree Of Bachelor OF Arts, having completed tn
lOur years course, with their rank and graduatin
averages:-
1 Sylvester Il. Megarsee Graduating Average, 9T9i
WortniD0ton b. Thomas 81 SO; 8. Curtis Harri
O6'TO; T. John W. Mick 064S; s. Walter H. Hays, 81 1s
8. JOhn B. Uolahan,sJr 9S So T. ChSrlesIP Ring 9l2
g. Charles g. DaIracn 9lOo; Charles O. TaViOr, 6S9S
TO- Charles A. Mcdonnell $780, IL. Samuel N Lev
81 70; ~. AIIed M. H. HerKness, SO 80; Is James
West, SO co. Total H.
Those who received certificates of having con
pleted partial courses, with their averages are
follows:-
For Three Years.-George r. ostheimer. average 50
For Two-and dali ears Henry A. White, SOL
For Two Years-S. Howard ROop. 84; JOhn
Fraliey 8l3; Charles Jackson, e2bi Joseph y. Evan
60e; Pemberton B. West, 1858 Frederick y Webb, 10
william d. Burk, 800; Joseph GWynn, G4 Total, 10
In our Fourth edition Yesterday, we gave a col
blete list Of those who were designated as DIST
Ruiehed" and "merltoriOus
The exercises were closed bY the ValedictorY A
eress, delivered BY Mr.. Alfred n. II. Herkness.