The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-02-16

He ssary, SO s; George James, S5
Taylor, S2i; Henry l. Rssenbaum, olS: WIN.
w. Carr. 897; Perlt Dulles, SS6 Robert H.
Walch, Ss2; Albert Applegate. SS,9; Wm. b. L.
Price, S6'9; James Alcorn, S5S; Abraham Nd.
Division OE-eeorge W. Cloak. 025i Walter
min r.. Teller. $50; Alexander Rodgers, 80 %;
James II. Buckingham, SO 3; Gates ID. Eahne'
S52; EDWARD A. Lincoln, IS; Edwin Il. Booth, IS.
Division F-Isaao Lowenstein. 9S j; Robert y.
simpers, 80; George D. Street, S22; Harding L.
Joseph A. Slim, so; Edward A.. Antill. SO
Thomas B. FoulKrod, SSS; Albert a. Roop; S52;
S6G William Sinnolt, Ss7; Charles II. Yake,
$50; Edward Fletcher, S6i; Joseph Leedom, 81
Division G-Charies II Patterson, 9l 8; James
Dewitt, 9l2; Joseph ii. Dram, Oil; David Bn-
ehnhap 9i Lewis CASSIDY w. '9G 0ns6lee eo5: .:
Harry Albertson, S72; William w. Bell, IS 4;
Richard stack Sbl; JOhn Q. Eastlack. 50; Robert
DIVISION HEHoward A. Snyder. 025; Charles
r. Stanley, 0O6; Lewis II. Anderson, S97; Ste
phep ID. Barbour, ~ o. George Y. Day, S80; New
Ton +. Gresham, S5.
Total MerltOriOus, 10.
Professor Richie read the list, and AZ the an-
rouncement OF each name It's pOssessor Yves
applauded by the audience and by mis- school
mates.
The degrees and awards were also conferred
by Professor Richie, who addressed u few re-
marks TO the graduates, congratulating them
studies of the High School course. he ex
pressed the regret which the faculty felt at
have taken so much interest, and concluded
with some salutary admontt Ions In rnference
to the course TO be pursued by the graduates in
en- tering the school OF the world for which they
have been preparing.
A chapiet OF flowers and o handsome medal
were conferred upon Mr.. Lewis 3. Lee by Mr..
Daniel Steinmelz, President Of the Board of
school Control, AZ personal testimonial from
valedictory address Of Mr. William F. Jones:-
The VsIedictOry Address, by william
Il. Jones
Mr.. William r. JONES' the valedictorian OF
the class, spoke as follows
Gentlemen of the Board of Oontrol:-The ex-
ercises OF this morning terminate the relation
which has existed between the class wnicn l
represent ana the Central High School of Pnila'
Tomorrow other obligations and other
studies will engage our attention. We shall
then commence another course of instruction,
differing In many respects from the one wnich
We have just completed. The various schools
which we have attended from early childhood
to the present time have been out preparatory
to the higher school OF lie. Whether we have
show. AS we go out into The world, and pass
from youth TO manhood, and are called upon
Improvement of which our instructors have
labored so earnestly; as those duties and obli-
ment Of V Whc il has u" BEEN en- the OBJECT OBJECT Of our
education to nt us, we shall ever feel that upon
High s o.
nSS saHe,vea in PsSa A
common source. but various influences that
have been brought to bear on each, from
produced material differences in tnem. We
cannot expect that all will be tree from blem-
lence. Others, dwarfed and stunted in their
growth, will be worthless. Just such differences
exist among children OF the same parents, and
also undoubtedly with pupils and grahu-
ates of the same school. The ootanist does not
point out the faults and deformities of one
antn cf lbs fnll II 10 llHy
absurd and unjust for critics to select from toe
roll of graduates of a school those who have
who have ever left It's bounds. We Shall fnd
II our duty to refute slurs cast upon the High
ever, by WORD and deed. give to Il and It's pro.
fessors our hearty support When we shall
become citizens OF this great Commonwealth,
lind In us earnest supporters.
You have generously sacrificed Your your time
in the interests of education. You have In ,
creased the facilities for acquiring knowledge,
and you have given to pupils all the advantages
of Improved systems and appIisu ces of study.
You have multiplied school,, he uses. and every
mes Ms tor insuring health and comfort in them.
Working In the progressive spirit OF the age,
you have made many wholesome reforms in
the educational system of our city. In the High
School Q, peciaily you have extended the scope
OF he studies, combining those which train the
mind to habits OF industry and ac ivlty with
others of more practical importance In the daily
duties OF life. Feeling as we have tnat your
control over the public schools OF PnlladelDhla
has always been exerted for the good of the
pupils al d for the advancement OF the cause of
public education, we will leave with you fun
Hoping that your future labOrs may be crowned
with success, and that under your care and
attain a degree of excellence which shall rank
them among the finest institutions OF learning
in Our land, and fully assured that you Will
receive the hearty appreciation and support OF
all the citizens OF Philadelphia VINO nave at
welfare of their children, we bid you respect-
iul farewell.
last term OF our pupilage In the Central High
School is brought to q close. For four years we
have received instruction within Its walls.
Whether during that time we have grown In
wisdom as well as in stature mas depended In
q great noe easuIe upon ourselves. But Wnetner
we have been diligent or idle scholars, we owe
many thanks 10 those who, as our Instructors
have ever been patient and faithful In the dls-
charge of their duties. In after life. among the
numerous "reminiscences OF our schoolboy days.
we shall ever treasure up those OF the many
pleasant and profitable hours spent IN your
Received from you has alwaS 8 been of that
solid valuable, yet simple kind Wnich forms
Ihe basis for ali futuI e,research and which. as
tmnaTted by you no one could fail TO understand
and appreciate When lollng on Ia search
ef knowledge, thick clouds Of doubt and error
have en- surrounded as, and for awhile have
shrouded our pathway In gloom, yet the light
of \ our experience and teachings has always
eoour goal Your authority as teachers has
sIg ay been exsrled with justice and Impair
tjaliIy, All of us have been the equal reel
Sients of your kindness, and those who have
Received punishment at your hands have al
ways been dealt with as they deserved Be
assured gentlemen, we shall never forget your
many kindnessea and we shall ever, in thoug at
and deed, render you that respect aud regard
whi.,h we owe to your years, your
Isroe msN experience, and your wise coun.
seis We do not graduate with the vain
ana foolish idea that our education is com.
pisted We have been but equipping for
The Journey 10 ne realms OF knowledge. Each
one mas prepared bis scrip and hls stan, and
nn1 moi INNS remains but to take them 40 aud
pTess for ward TO the goal to wnicn The wise OF