The daily gazette., 1877-06-29

SCHOOLS. Know you all will deeply ap-
preclate his llberality, and hope that his
example will be emulated by other citi-
Zens.
Prof. Wiley then introduced Rev. w.
D. Stevenson, who had been selected tn
present the prize.
Inc presentation speech. though brief.
was one OF the most eloquent tributes to
the power and influence of education
that was ever listened TO in this city. II
was bright in thought and grand in its
expression of the majestic results that the
world has witnessed as the work and in
1luence of education in man.
In conclusion he presented the prize to
Willie f. kurtz, the successful champion
III the contest OF nouns and verbs and in
SO dong said he would present him of
three things:-
1st. The prize.
"a. The congratulations of the audi
ence.
Sd. His own God speed in his further
studies.
Loud and long continued applause
greeted this interesting portion of the pro-
gramme.
The audience was next favored by one
OF Rltchies' own compositions, "Andante
ct Polanaise," by the orchestra.
lhe address to the graduating class was
then delivered by j. Harry HofIecker,
Esq. He rendered the graduates the
congratulations of the audience, and hop
ed the success they had already received
would be but forerunner of that which
was TO be acquired in the future. He
assured them that the education they had
thus far received was but the foundation
for the future, when they would be re-
qlllred to battle with the tickle maid of
fortune, and, he hoped, would wiring from
her their fair and just share of success
lie urged them to adjure all thoughts of
luck, hut to press on with a laudable
ambition, and trust to persistent work
and judicious effort to achieve for them
whatever degree of success they should
be justly entitled to. He cited numerous
examples of the success in life attained
by men of humble origin, and assured
them of the great possibilities of life,
which were placed within the reach of
all.
The address was listened to with evil
dent interest and attention, and was
loudly applauded.
The diplomas were then presented to
the graduates by DR.. g. Elton Buck, who
congratulated the recipients upon the
successful examination they had passed
and hoped that III the future they would
achieve the same need of success that had
attended their previous efforts.
The graduates were George Elliott
Crippen, John Edwin Greiner, James
Joseph Keenan,, Charles Alfred Rudolph,
Howard Willett Pyle, William Beggs
Carswell, John Alphonsus Rogers, Benz.
Franklin Cooling and Benz. Franklin
Mcdaniel.
AT the conclusion of this ceremony
DR.. Buck was made the recipient of a
beautiful fower-basket, which was given
him by Mr.. Right King.
The closing oration by Benz. Franklin
Mcdaniel was on "Christian Education"
and was an able elucidation of the effect
Of proper education upon the dissemina-
tion of religion throughout the world.
Mr.. Mcdaniel also delivered the vale
dictory address, in which he bid farewell
to his classmates, and paid the final re-
spects Of the class to the teachers, and
the principal Of the school, Prof. Wiley.
The exercises closed with "Parting
Hour" from Bellini, by the orchestra, and
the audience slowly dispersed.
The exercises, throughout, were of the
most entertaining character and were
listened TO with pleasure and attention
by all present.
The young orators were received with
hearty applause, before and after their
orations. They were graceful in their
demeanor and acquitted themselves with
the highest credit. 1t is but just to the
valedictorian 10 announce that the appar-
ent' difficulties under which he labored
were the result of sickness, he having
been so i'll during the day that at one
time it was feared he would have to re-
main at home and allow his oration and
address to be read by substitute.
During the evening the graduates were
presented with bouquets, fruit and flower
baskets, books and other mementos by
friends IN the audience.