The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-04-28

| Cured at the Portland 'e
day morning last. AS 'no ',"aoo v
sscl,ss Day" as it has formerly peen celebrated
hoe heen abolished, these exercises were some
,uh,t in the nature of that occasion. At half
mast ten o'clock both branches of the schoo
having been united in the girls room, and the
goodly audience become seated as far as was
possible, the senior class occupying the front
seats, the exercises opened by an instrumental
duett, well played upon the piano-forte by
Misses. Greedy and O'Brion Master Looney
then gave defamation upon the relative mer-
its as orators of Brougham and Canning, to
which he impaired suitable distinctness of
enunciation, emphasis and gesticuation. The
Boys Chronicles were well read by Master
Charles B. Smith, giving those interesting
items of personal peculiarities such as are usual
in such documents. Miss Dyer next read a
similar paper, gracefully and wittlly written,
imparting the same points on the part OF the
girls A Barcarole by a quintette OF members,
was pleasingly sung and its effect was enJoya-
| BILE. The chronicles of the other class, as q
whole, were presented by Miss Curtis, compris-
ing the relative statistics of both sexes. Miss
Ripley read pleasantly constructed, original
reading of the class paper by Master Chafles
| B. Elder, and it is but justice to say that tne
articles reflected credit upon their composers.
The leading editorial was mature in thought,
kindly in feeling, and harmonious in sugges
ton. The beautiful poem entitled s'The Sweet
Bye and Bye" we have permission to publish,
and it will speak for itself. Other articles en-
titled "Barkis is Willin' - "Ashes of Roses
''My Forte" the Latin-English poem, etc,
were each entitled to honorable mention. The
paper was read too, we may add, in remarka-
bly, excellent manner. We would mention that
the artistic execution Of the pen and ink draw
ing upon the title page was very creditable, and
shall we take it as result Of the Introduction
of drawing into the public schools? The cor
rect singing Of the class sous by the whole
number, concluded the interesting literary and
musical exercises.
The Principal, Mr., Stone, stated after the
conclusion of the song, that there are three lit
erary societies in the school and that the class
paper read was the united product of members
of each. He also stated that three more of
these General Exercises" will be given during
the present term-two next month and the last
about the seventh of June, and that the parents
and friends of the pupils and the school in gen
eral are always welcome ON these occasions
The poem above alluded to by Miss Isora s.
Hatch, we append by special permission:
The Sweet Bye and Bye.
IsoRA g. HATCH.
Patter patter still its falling striking gains the
Blue Eyes fearful. lips arepOuting telling bout the
Got to stay in all this day, tool don't see where he's
'.spsse f. thought he'd lie abod to-day and just go
But not long that sunny faceis ccudedust one lit
The cherab lips say guess twill be all pleasant bye
and bye"
Not alone the sunny shdw0f has its strange
Youth and manhood eager paint in splender on the
future sky
All the gories of the noontide when at its zenith
AS this splendor has, at sunset, faded to mellow
light,
So softer radiance lights the future when life's
Hallowed hopes Of joy and perfect rest in tie sweet
sweet "bye and bye"
When we've, classmates, sad onr last our fond good
byes, and left these halls,
Loved and sacred pictures Of our past will hang on
mem0ry's walls
Well we know the sadness and the longing which our
Longing for the happy hours which meier can come
will DER us steal.
But from out this shadow tn sun of hope shall light
Bright and glowing expectations tinge the happy
We shall ever find the flowers blooming in our varied
ways,
If we only seek them,-scek them with an earnest,
steady gaze.
Some may be SO small that only fragrance shall be-
tray their home.
In a humble spot amid he grasses, where our feet
Sometimes under dead, dry leaves the lovely buds
may hidden lie
But we all may find the blossoms in the sweet .swect
bye and bye"
Onward upward ever, all our life shall be steady
aim.
Shall the future bring us joy sorrow let our watch
word be the same.
May the good which in the four years past we've
sown, spring up and grow;
Then on fruitful harvest fields shall shine ifes sun
when setting low.
So with golden sheaves all garnered, in house be-
yond the sky.
We shall know and love each other in the sweet,
s'sweet bye and bye
PORTLAND, April 26, 1873
Mr. j. Z. OwENs.-Dear Sir: Many of your
friends and admirers would be delighted if you
could make it compatible with your arrange
ments for the future, to give another evening in
Portland, and appear in the comedy of Paul
Pry.
Trusting you will find it convenient to crafty
our wishes in this regard, we remain yours with
respect,
A. w. Fl. CLAPP,
FRANCIS CHASE,
CHAs. HI. HASKELL,
A. A. STRoUT
G. P. KnIBALL,
L. B. REED ~s
JOSIAH H. DRUMMoND,
9. w. GODDARD,
GEORGE THoM.