The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-14

Rosenoaum. 961; Andrew w. Manship, 96l; Albert O.
!, Division F. Richard G. Lippincott, 976 Lewis s.
Division F"William W. Stout, os John II. Carnol,
So5 JiSsiePh " Jsnney gSl EdgsT Cook 20
Division H-George s. Garde. 96s
Total distinguished, %.
MERITORIoUs
List ot Pupils declared Merit2rto,s haUing o6tatned
Term averages for scholarship bettUeen 80 and 3D.
9l9; Alfred b. Muslin COS; William b. Trtes s9'7;
Teller ss5 John n Burgess; sg s$ z bTSdersk icy
Loudenslager. IS; Thomas b. Brown, s5.
PyfS9 S John B0hn H tev @ william Ria Ssofe r.
50; Edward 7. Noe, s9 Henry c Pastorlus, 49, Over
Division C-Aibert y: Heritage, eO'l Charles
D'Inyilliers $685. Harry T. kingston SSi George T.
Division, D-,Wlllam II. Francis, SIS; Edward 3.
Warren, IS; Walter II. Henzey, SIC; Samuel u
Division E1vstor A. Ellis, 99G John Bartlett, o2,2'
Moore, s67; William r. Jones $50; Alfred Marshall,
n. Mover, s5'l; jacob 4, schiedt S5i.
Division F-Frederick X. Moore 93'3 William Fl
Es6eglck $40; Thomas NJ. Bell Ssa David BrooEs'
% o Thomas Bell i S I'm Harry arr W S s Robert m
s7's; Jackson Graham SOS; George w, Dram, $685.
liam i. Harrop. IS s. Christian Froeiic6, s.; Louis
Brechemn S.; franklin West, S..
92'2; George H. Buchanan, s9'5; y. Craig LRget s95
Henry Willis, s79 William Dorey ST.: Elihu Thomp-
Division F-william NJ. Gardner. 92s; Horace NJ
Samuel spanogie SIS Wilbur F. Calaway 81 G. Henry
Rosenbaum, s5'7; Orson d. Jones' S5I; Joseph Her
Total merltorious, 72.
Z Professor Richie then briefly addressed the
class remarking that his connection with the
school has been too short to render possible
those intimate relations which should exist be-
tween teacher and pupil. The graduates, he
said, should remember that it lies with them
selves to achieve success in the future. He
them q sincere and heartfelt adieu.
At the close Of Professor Riches remarks the
audience manifested considerable disapproval,
which was continued for several minutes.
The VnledictOry.
After the award of diplomas and testimonials,
MIR. j. Bard w Worrell, who had taken the highest
honor in the class, was introduced and de-
Iivered the Valedictory Address, in the follow
ing words:-
Gentlemen OF the Board of Control:-The Gus
tom that has long prevailed for the graduating
class to tender you its thanks. is not only
beautiful conception, but highly proper one.
1t is true we have not been directly or inti-
mately connected with you. Nevertheless we
have always felt the good results which your
wise measures have produced in the mainte-
ana sre G in the sroest ense
of the term, entitled to the name OF public
Benefactors" and you would certainly be
endeared TO those who, like ourselves, have so
long been the objects of your fostering care.
Gentlemen, words are inadequate to give full
expression to the feelings OF ones heart, which,
be assured, each and all profoundly i'm
pressed with gratitude for your assiduous
iabors in our behalf. Before dissolvlng, there
fore the connection of Controllers and scholars,
allow me to extend to you. on behalf of this
Forty-ninth Glass, its earnest thanks for the
many benefits which 1T has reaped under your
kind and able supervision; and hoping that the
Divine blessing may rest upon you all, bid
Gentlemen of the Faculty:-The frequent re-
currence of an occasion like the present may
seem perhaps to you monotonous ceremony,
which will live in memory's highway. We
stand before you in the pride OF our youth, and
the world is spread out before us like chart.
We look back in amaZement to the untutored
days of our childhood, as we consider the acqui-
sitions we have made in knowledge up to the
present hour The exalted position which we
this day hold is chiefly due to your untiring
efforts. You have guided us from the jagged
paths of Ignorance to the temple of knowledge;
our tollies, though many, have been passed by
with kindness; your willing hearts and helping
hands have combined to elevate US to the envi-
able position of graduates of the High School. To
say we are grateful for the many favors which
you have shown us in the discharge OF your
wearisome duties, would but family express
the ardent feelings OF our hearts. In later years
the remembrance of our student life, passed
under your guardianship, viii rank amongst
we offer in return? how compensate such gene
rous, indulgent instruction? We can but raise
our feeble voices heaVenward in prayer, and
beseech God that success may ever attend your
labors and finally crown you with glory in the
V.
With heartfelt desire for your health and hap
piness we bid you an affectionate farewell.
Classmates:-This day closes our school-life,
and ends our daily meetings. 1t is one of joy,
as we'll as OF sadness-of joy, that we have sue
cessfully completed our course of study; of sad
ness as we unwillingly bid each other farewell.
we part not to unite our broken circle on the
morrow. We know not when we shall meet
again.
"Perhaps we part for months, for years;
Perhaps we part forever"
We leave behind us scenes consecrated by the
strongest ties of affection and responsiveness
which can never occur to us again.
We are about to go forth as adventures In
the broad arena OF life, unsuspecting perhaps
| and certainly inexperienced, into a fascinating
| and Elusive world, where wealth displays i'm.
| nosipg charms and pleasure spreads her impoi.
| soned banquets Though we may be placed in
| many trying and embarrassing situations lei
| us act manfully, remembering that the proud
| consciousness of being right is the true source
| of all happiness. Let us be patient gather
| around us the experience of all classes. anC
| learn to appreciate the value OF time. Nature
| has not set the boundary line of intellectual
| glory. 1t has not said TO man, THUS far shall
| fhon 90 but no further' but We-are instructed
| by Him who spoke creation Into birth, that il
| depends upon ourselves to say how great, how
| wise, how useful we may be.
! Lei us, therefore, push forward, performing
| everything Alright, and in due season-for in the
| acquisition OF knowledge we are never to bC
| stopping, but always progressing; and by the
I ordinance of God everything tends TO higher
| classmates reflect upon it, let not that which
| we have learned from kind and efficient pre-
| ceptors be overlooked or cast aside but regarC
| their teachings as precious jewels. The future
| looms up before us. Whatever department we
| are called upon 10 fill, let us do so in manner
| that will reflect honor upon the fair fame Of oul
| dina Mater. whose memory we shall evel
cherish and hold dear
| FareveI our school where many DAYS have mast
| In Joys, whose loved remembrance long shall last
What more can utter, but to point you tC
| the source OF all true knowledge-God?
! And now dear classmates, with ferVent
wishes for your success in life-good-by.