The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Wolf, and she too was rewarded by flowers
and applause
Miss 5. Mary Finch of Drums, Luzerne coun-
ty then read an essay on Yesterdays and To-
morrows"
IS. Grimes of Lightstreet spoke on 'The in
auence of the teacher" He said that the pro-
fession of teacher is second to none The
doctor or lawyer or any other professional man
would not attempt to perform his duties until
he had spent years in preparation. So the
teacher should be fully prepared for the posi-
ton. lie should be able to appreciate the true,
the beautiful and the good. The character of
the pupil is fashioned to great extent by the
character of the teacher. He should therefore
walk uprightly and be free from all evil habits.
Tne teachers have power to build up or de-
stroy the foundation of nations liberty
Prof Hoffman delighted the audience with
his performance on the piano Of Grand Fan
TASTE by Winners entitled "Summer day in
Norway" This piece was played by the Pro-
fessor in public once before, and was repeated
on this OCCASION by general request. 1t is
selection of very difficult character and as to
its execution it is sufficient to say that it was
greeted with burst of applause and several
handsome bouquets were bestowed upon the
blushng Professor, who gracefully acknowledged
the compliment of the audience. As he took
his seat another round of applause informed
him that his hearers had not yet done with
his services, and he finally yielded and gave as
an encore, "Longings for the sedshore' by the same
composer
Col. Freeze at this point stated that he de-
sired on behalf of the Trustees to thank Prof
Hoffman for the manner in which he has con-
Quoted the music department of the school dur.
ing the year. 1t il to be hoped that the Nor
NAL School may long reap the benefit of his
services.
Miss Lizzie Hover of Bloomsbury followed
with an essay on "Li9hts Beyond.
At this point the hour of noon having ar
rived it became necessary to shorten the pro-
gramme in order to get through, and hence
the essay of Miss Dora Wallace of Junata
county on 'Impressioas," the oration of j. c.
Kisner on "Bioomsbtug,' essay Of Miss Mary
Penman on "C0Juebs" and the essay of Miss Sue
McCarty of Union courty on "FdshioP were omit
ted and Miss Maggie Richards of Susquehanna
| county closed the exercises by reading an es-
| say on Normal Schools, and delivering the Gus.
| tomary valedictory addresses.
The young ladies of the class were all dressed
in white with kid gloves and slippers and al
looked sweet and pretty, but we must say that
we should have admired their taste much more
if they had followed the precedent established
by the class of last year, and worn pretty but
inexpensive dresses instead of the elaborate and
extravagant toilets usually worn on such occa
sions.
All the members of the class performed their
parts well and each one was greeted with ap
plause, and presented with bouquets by the
numerous friends and admirers on leaving tn
stage.
The Normal Hall was filled with an atten
tive audience from the town and county. o.
the stage sat the Trustees, Faculty, clergy o
the town, and the COLUMBIAN representative
| We have no criticisms to make on any of thu
exercises, and have been unable, owing to wan
of space to give a synopsis of more than one o
two of thH efforts but single suggestion W
hope will be pardoned. 1t is this, that it ha
come to be the fashion in this and other school
to have in the raiedictoiy too much leave takin
and fareweling. 1t is too apt to excite TIN
feelings of the tender hearted, and scenes il
public are to be avoided.
After the valedictory, the senior class marcl
| Al, ,l,a,, l,, 4
juniors who presented them with handsome
bouquet a. a mark of esteem, and wished the II
success in future. Mr.. Edward Whitman made
the presentation speech and Mr., j. 5. Crime
responded.
Col Freeze then conferred the degree
Bachelor of Elementary Didactics by present
ing the class with their diplomas, with the 70
, lowing remar ks;
In the absence of the Principal and of II
: President of the Board of Trustees, have bee
, requested to deliver to the graduating class, Il
| diplomas which have been awarded to them b
the State Examining Committee. | shall ne
weary this audience nor you by any extende
remarks. If at this stage of your life and edi
cation you have not learned that success
business and emnence in the professions atten
|
now say will impress upon you that most in
porant fact. "ln the sweat of thy face sha
+, thou eat bread :" was the fiat of the great Law
f giver, but the bread of industry is sweet, an
, the zest of labor is elysum. But remembe
they can only be enjoyed together. The worl
is waiting for good men and good women an
when you enter it, trust it may be the bette
t because you have lived
: A chorus entitled "BeaatifM Golden Sometime
was sung by senior class and then Second d
? gree was conferred on following persons.
A. w. Brungard, Alfred Hover,
Lorena q, Evans Charles NJ Lee
. Martha j, Edgar, d. Ernest Liant
w. NJ, Cleaver, A. w. Moss,
o W. T. Greasy, james S. Wilso
Alice f. Wilson.
The audience arose and Rev. Mr.. Smys
pronounced the benediction, but all were inN
= ted to remain few moments. Two senio
a. then came on the stage bearing a handsome
N set, and calling on Prof. Burrows presented
70 to him as a mark of love and respect, Pr
. Burrows was much affected and replied in
10 few appropriate words. Prof Ferree was tn
=, presented with chair by the students, and
at sponded neatly.
a The services being over the audience "
n dismissed after an invitation from DIR, Grswo
NJ had been read asking every body to dinner
- the school, which was accepted by many frien
;. of the students.