Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-01
FIRST EDITION.
The Public schools.

COMMENCEMENT ExERcfsEs OF THE dIBLs HIGH
scHooL, LAsr EVENING,
| 30 great has the interest become in our public
schools that the sclioo-room is too contracted
for the public exercises given by the pupils at
| the close OF the year. It has been found neces-
sary to engage large hall to accommodate the
many friends Of the pupils Of our High School,
| and tho Opera House, last night, was filled with
All appreciative audience TO witness the COM
mencement exercises OF the Girls High School
No. l.
A plentiful supply OF bouquets and flowers,
added an additional attraction to the stage seem
cry which was further beautiied by the array of
charming young girls upon the platform.
The graduating class and those who took part
in the exercises were the only ones who occu-
pied the platform, and while not wishing to
critcise, 1t WAS certainly some strange oversight
that allowed all the other pupils of the school
to be scattered over the hall wherever they
could best find seats.
Tho permanent and visiting committees of
the school, with several other members Of the
Board Of Education, were also seated upon the
ntage.
The exercises were opened by an appropriate
prayer by Rev. George A. Latimer. An instru-
mental duett was thon performed by Misses
Or ouch and Perkins, and then "The Beautiful
Land immortal was sweetly sung by a class.
"No Conflict No Victory" was the subject of an
excellent essay by Miss Lizzie Cook. 1.-The Alb
sent Unforgotten" was then sung by a class,
ing essay on "Silent Teachers." "Love OF The
Beautiful" was the subject of thoughtful care
fully prepared essay by Sallio Bye. Tho audi
ence were then treated to u duett called "Beau-
tiful Moonlight by Misses Crouch and Cars well.
SIN tho Dim Distance was very well-written
and touching essay by Miss Anna Raudnitzky,
and class closed the first part OF the pro-
gramme by singing "Gallant and Gay.
Rev. Fielder Israel then presented tho Adams
geld medal to Miss Maggie Adams for the most
creditable proficiency in English Grammar. The
premium was awarded to her out of IS compe-
titors She appeared considerably surprised at
the presentation, for although she might have
had come thoughts of receiving it by being seat
cd upon the platform, with no part in the pro-
gramme, 1t was not until the presentation was
made that she WAS full aware Of the high honor
bestowed upon her. Her smiles and bushes
bespoke her thanks. In the presentation Mr..
Israel advocated the establishment of Pro-
fessorshp Of English Literature and Grammar
in School No. /. .-.s q .-..-.
Part second of the programme was then pro-
ceeded with, which GLASS led by singing "Iil
Leave Thee, Dear City" A very sensible and
interesting essay by Miss Eva Wollaston was
read on the subject Of We Boar the Cross To-
Day; We Wear the Grown To-Morrow." Ma
lures Noblemen," was also the subject OF q
A selection from the Opera Of Genevieve
was we'll rendered by Misses Pickols, Hayes,
Raudnitzky, and Carswell. Humorists and
Their Mission" was the title of very ored-
lbable essay by MISS IDA Deyou. II
The valediotory was 9 very .meritorious pro-
duction, rafiecting credit upon Miss Ida Per-
kins who delivered it, 80 Ye Tenrs' was a song
sweetly sung by class 17foJ
Rev. George A. Latims- then appropriately
addressed tho graduatlrp class, highly compli-
menting their efficiency. he raid they were now
commencing life Of usafulnoss under the
eyes Of watchful world. He exhorted them
to be true to themselves aud prepare for the
trials and troubles yet to comes to be guided
by divine wisdom. II
Hon. W. G.. Whitley then presented diplomas
to the following named young ladies who COM
posed the graduating class: Lizzie Cook, Annie
Nichols, 5allie Bye, Anna Raudnitzky, Eva
Wollaston, Ida Perkine, and Ida DeVou. He
spoke highly OF the manner in which the ladies
read their essays, and Of the advancement Of
education in the State OF Delaware. and he wss
glad to see the school system maturing. He
referred. IN encouraging terms to those who In
tsnd to become teachers, and to the great indu-
epce they could exert on the country by pro-
per training of the youthful mind.
The Farewell Song was then sung and the
audience dismissed