The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-15
CITY INTELLIG NOE
tFor Additional Local LIENS see Third Pagel
BOYS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Seml-AnnuaI commencement at
the Academy Of Music This
Mornlng-Llst of Graduates
H ghIy Interesting
Proceedings, Etc.

Inc t1tty.t1tth Semi Annual Commencement OF
the High School occurred this morning, at the
Academy of Music. The immense building was
crowded to its utmost capacity, the larger pro
portion OF the audience being ladies, and the
personal friends Of the graduating class. Mr..
EDWARD Shppen presided. The exercises com
menced al 10 o'clock, by the zine performances
of the Germania Orchestra, under the leadership
of Carl Sentz, followed by an eloquent prayer
by Rev. j. Vaughan Smith.
John Davis Watson of the North american,
delivered the opening address. He referred to
the fact that the existence of the High School
had been threatened in certain quarters. He
urged the people to sustain the institution,
terming it the capstone of the educa
tional system of Philadelphia. Twenty
seven years ago the High School was established
because the primary schools were inefficient
and head was needed. Mr.. Watson referred
to the charge that the High School sent on
drones into the community, instancng til
fact that almost every department of civil and
military life had representatives, who wer
graduates OF the Philadelphia High School.
Mr.. Watson went very thoroughly into dis
cussion Of the system of education practsed
the High School, maintaining that its course of
study was equal to any college in the country.
He believed that if the standard of the grammar
schools was elevated, we might have number
of High Schools instead OF one, too small to
accommodate all the applicants The speaker
closed by asking the audience if they desired to
see the High School abolished? which was
answered by a unanimous "No."
The Sautatory Address was delivered by John
B. stauffer, commencing with very nattering
compliment TO the audience and the kindness
which the public ever extended to those strug-
Cling to improve their minds by gaining an edu-
cation. The speaker referred to the fact that
education is the strong bulwark of republican
form of government and urged greater atten-
ton to the educational wants of the youth OF
the nation.
The Scientific Address was made by Benjamin
F. Houseman, who treated of the connection
between science and nature; drawing illustra-
tions from everyday lite, and showing that every
age had progressed only by developing natural
forces. Mr.. Houseman made most excellent
address, and received his due need of applause.
Mifflin D. Niece delivered historical address.
His theme was the importance of the study of
the past, aud the effects which bygone events
exercise upon the present. He made resume
OF important epochs, and argued that no event
of past time was without controlling influence
upon the generations that followed. The close
ofhis address was devoted to our national annals,
and contained many eloquent passages.
The next address was delivered by Samuel G.
Coale, Jr., his subject being Time, and its In
fluence on Man. delineating the progress which
the race had made in the successive ages Of the
world, and arguing greater attention to the
mental culture of the community. The speech
gave evidence of deep study and thought and
was warmly received
Frank H. Welsh delivered a most excellent
address upon the subject of Popular Reading.
He referred to the low standard of the literature
(which Is furnished to the public at the present
day, especially those that are found on the
shelves of circulating libraries and on book
stands. The sentiments of the speech we're
greatly appreciated by the audience, who test
fed their estimation by repeated bursts of
applause.
Ernest A. Harrington delivered the honorary
address, taking for his subject the "Value of
Life, and the vast responsibilities which are
attached to it." The effort was an exceedingly
fine one, lot only in regard to its composition,
but on account OF the fine manner in which it
was delivered.
The degrees were then conferred by Edward
Shippen, ESQ.,, President of the Board of School
Controllers.
After fine, Vpledictory, by Robert Williams
the vast audience dispersed to their homes,
satisfied that the High School had not this year
proved failure.
Distinctions and Awards OF Merit.
MASTER OF ARTS.
List of those admitted to the Degree of Master of Arts
being Graduates Of the -Four Years. Course, of moi
less than fUe gears standing.
John w Brown, Edwin L. Albeit, j. sellers Ban
croft William George Brown Robert p Decbert
Mag1I j CatherwOod ROBINSON Frederick Scholar
j. Sulberger, j. Oliver Winchester, Ambrose e. Wit
mar, and george W. Pauly. Total, IA.
BACHELOR CT ARTS.
List ofthose admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of
rts then haUiHg completed the -Four Years' Course
aotth their rank and Heir Graduating AUerages.
NO J. Ernest A Farrngton, Graduating Average
9S SO; 2 JOHN Is, Stauher, S69Oi B. Benjamin II.
Houseman, SO Co.. A, Robert Williams 95 o8 8, Mil
fin d. Niece, 90 %; g. samuel q. Coae Jr., 93 80; Z
Frederick X. Wailace 9233; g. Clement Il. Bowen,
81 90; 8, Robert g swift 81 So; 10, Peter II. Graf,
Sc 25; H. Ira MacNutt So 48; ~. EDWARD David,
Welsh, 1850; aud by resolution of the High school
Committee, William j. Volkmar Total, To-
PARTIAL COURSES
list of those TeceIving Certificates of haVing COM
pleted Partial Courses, s0ih their ADsrGges.
For Three Years Ghares Parker, Average 931.
For TWO Ytars-CavtOn II. Shoemaker, 97'6;
William 3. Robinson, SO ii Isaac e. UncSel S53;
Charles " Voorhees, 80 o; James + Bell so 4 :
r. ancIs A Tuner 70 3; Charles W. solomon, 1872;
Total Certificates, 10.
DISTINGUISHED
list of Those Distinguished, they having attained
Term AyerG0es Of Scholarship oVeT 95.
Division A ERNEST A. Harrington, Term Average
9s.s; John B. staufer, $685. Robert Wlams, $500
Reuiamin II Houseman 97'6; Frederick X Wal