Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-06-27

! Ihe programme concluded with tn,
/ following graduating-class song com.
| posed for the occasion;
We stand upon the hight
To which from out the night,
! Kind leading hands the way have shown,
VIC loose their friend Y clasp;
The pilgrims staff we grasp,
And go forth on our way alone
All alone;
And go forth on our way alone.
We look adown the slope,
And the giants we did cope
Have the seeming OF piEInies now,
And the rough repellaut rocks
winch were cur STUN bling blocks,
Have vanished from the mountains brow;
Have vanished from the mountains brow.
We upward turn our gaze
And in thesteady blaze
or heavens eifulgent sUHmer sun
We see the far-Of goal
Where shall rest the weary soul,
When the labors Of life are done.
On that sunny summit far,
Truth shineth like q star,
Alluring US still to press on.
Clouds veil the upward road.
But God isin the cloud,
And leads us on by paths unknown
But trusting him wen journey on.
Owing to the crowded stage and the
absence of proper facilities, it was i'm
possible to note a correct report of the
proceedings. Master Avery Meri-
wether's salutatoIy, entitled "PrOgress
of Science was q mastery effort for
one of his years. Miss Molie Patter-
sons essay, "Haste Not, Rest Not, -
was well conceived and full of sound,
practical advice. Master Henry Steine
kuhl acquitted himself handsomely in
his essay, entitled Pumpkins He
evinced a thorough knowledge of the
subject, and has just claims to the appTe-
citation of the grangers. Miss Lula joys
essay Sunshine DOmesticatedn was an
excellent production, and this beautiful
young lady, the very embodiment of
gladsOme radiance, could not have se-
lected more fitting subject for the oc.
casion. Miss Helen Bsrrow's essay,
"Music," was quite entertaining, and
evidenced a high degree of ms-
thetic culture for ore so young
Miss Rosa Beattie's essay, "NoW l See"
was one of the happiest Of the evening
and most appreciatively received Miss
Susie GutherZ also read an entertaining
essay entitled "Some People | Know"
Annie DiXOn's essay, entitled "Beg-
CARS" was needed by everyone, and
contained sentiments of true philan-
thropy and charity aptly expressed.
{" Palma non Sine PtlUeFen was the title
of Miss Esther Morgan's essay, exhaust
i've, able and replete in the illustration
of the subject matter. Miss Matte
Bechtel, beautiful young lady, read an
essay on "RiDgs," and displayed much
eruditiOn in relation TO the sub
ject, even from the time that Rebecca
received her ring 20 the present day,
when political rings encircie the coun-
try's interest. The essay was varied,
and instructive, thanks to
the scholarly attainments of its author
ess. 4" To Be, or n Ot to Be, What?n an
Grafton by Master Thomas B. Davis,
was comprehensive, philosophic, and
full Of grand ideas compatible with the
purposes and aims of life. Miss Emma
essay on "Woman," was orig
inal, brilliant and suggestive of much
than older persons might seek to learn.
The peculiar style of this essay, easy and
graceful, reflected the highest credit
upon Miss Cowdon. Miss Emma Nc
Combs essay, 1.-THE Heir of all the
Ages" was a composition of rare
merit, recognized by all who heard
il. Miss Lizzie Wright read an
essay entitled 1.-THE Angel
of the Backward Look.n 1t was a COM
position of exquisite sentiment, tender
ness and touching pathos. Miss Frances
Browns essay, "News," has much that
was quaint and original, and more than
one denOuen1ent showed how consistent
ly she had pursued the subject for the
of the audience. Master
Robert c. Miller delivered an Grafton
entitled "The Age in Which We Live"
70 sr,.ls !, 70 hrv 4,
we would cay he has great encourage
ment for realizinga proud position in ora
tory and avery word uttered was receiv-
ed with true appreciation. A worthy
Young lady, and the recipient of the
first honor Of the Female high school,
Miss Hite, in her farewell address
gave additional assurance of her
Claims to the bonors conferred.
Miss Annie Hite's valedictory, entl-
tied "The Scent of the Roses" was one
Of the most brilliant productions we
have ever heard from q schoolgirl. Al
though there is nothing new in valedic-
tory literature, still Miss Hite invested
il with more than unusual interest. Af-
ter the essays and addresses, President
Kortrecht delivered diplomas to the
above named ladies and young men.
He made short address, and expressed
the hope that their future would be all
that they anticipated.
The address was delivered by Judge
J. o. Pierce, who secured the best of at
tentiOn from the audience, to whom he
presented many valuable ideas.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
The presentation Of prizes being the
next feature in order, Superintendent
Pickett delivered them. Miss Annie
Hite, the vaiedictorian, was awarded
the gold medal offered by Ex-Mayor
Johnson. Miss Emma Cowdon received
the medal given by the superintendent
for the highest recitation average in the