The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-06-29

See. The longing, universal with
man, to anticipate thewants Of the flu
ture. ard yet God bids. US wait in
patience the unfolding Of bis purpo-
poses. The lesson applied to our
daily lives and duties was beautifully
drawn and the clear and melodious
voice, and faultless. reading, added
double force to the truth and impress
ed it upon all. 4sU 5aa z<lJ.s1
After charming song by the
School Choir, Miss JENNIE SABERToN
read an essay-Subject, ny Boat rs
Launched, but ,ohere- IS the Shore?
Thessuggestive thought of the day to
the graduating class--tllA commence
ment of the unexplored voyage of
life. The manner in which Miss
Saberton treated the subject-some-
what in allegorical style-added in
terest to the theme, and her modest
and quiet, yet distinct reading, won
for her performance the general favor
of the audience.
The next in order was the Grafton
by Gus. A. WULKop-subject Educa-
tion, the Safeguard ~ the State.
Master WULKoP made no special eff
fort at rhetorical writing. but pre-
scented some very striking and useful
illustrations, to prove his position.
The comparison between Spain and
Prussia, the one without schools, and
the. other with the most perfect sys
TEN in the world, made the truth of
his subject patent to all, if argument
were needed. The address was full
of practical thought, and well de-
livered.
The last ofthe essays by the young
ladies, was by Miss MAGGIE FARRELL
subject, Hope Writes tie Roetry of
Youth. Memory Of Age" A contrast
of early and later life, and the ina
importance of commencing it Alright,
in order that the hopes of youth may
be realized, and that the memory of
age may be sweet and pleasant. Miss
FARRELL is probably the youngest of
her class, bat she acquitted herself
in a most handsome manner. Her
clear, sweet voice was heardseasily in
all parts of the audience.
The Graduating exercises proper
were concluded by an Grafton by
GEO. b. WALKER - subject: 'Eccel-
sioa. = The address partook very
much of the nature of a Vaiedictory,
and was full of encouragement and
hopeful truth to the class, pointing
them to the higher and useful duties
of life, which urged them on to, re-
newed study and effort. Master
WALKER has attained quite reputa-
ton in the High School for oratorical
gifts, and the delivering of his gradu-
ating Grafton showed that ne had well
won his honors If he is devoted to
the wholesome sentiments Of his adj
dress, we predict for him future of
usefulness and distinction.
After another appropriate song by
the Choir, The Bouquet or School
Paper, read by Misses EMMA MCJoHN-
sToN and NARY BADGER. The tasteful
and perfect reading added much to
the interest of the articles, many of
which possessed considerable merit,
and some were quite amusing to the
audience. We notice among the
articles burlesque on the High
School building, parody on Woman's
Voting, poetical Alphabet on the
school, Photographs of Characters, an
original poem of decided merit, emit
tied the Parting Day, which We hope
to be able to publish.
The awarding of the Diplomas, fol-
lowed, which was preceded by
highly appropriate address to the
class by the Principal, Mr. f. G.
WILLETT We regret our crowded
columns prevent full report of it.
The Diplomas were awarded by His
Honor, Mayor BAKER, accompanying
the ceremony with some well timed
remarks, addressing the graduates as
9 the children of the city" Brief
remarks were also made by members
of the School Board and Superin-
tendent BUTTERFIELD, all highly
commencing the exercises and
the prosperous condition Of the
High School, the Crown of the
Public System. the pride of the