Daily globe., 1879-06-28
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
GRADUATING EXE RCTSES OF THE
CLASS OF 1879.

The Opera House Crowded to Excess-The
Dscorations-i ist of the Graduates-Cred-
table Efforts of tho Pupi's-Remarks by
Professors Wright and Campbell.
Artist,oal1y considered, and in point of num-
bers, the graduating exercises of the class OF
-, of the St. Paul High school, at the Opera
House last evening, were pleasureab!e and
fatterlng success. 1t was announced that the
exercises would begin at 8 o'clock, and at that
hour the Opera House literally crowded,
and from spacious auditorium to upper gallery
there not remaining seat in the house,
while the late comers were glad to accept
standing room in the lobbies. The stage and
surroundings were beautifully festooned with
evergrecns and adorned with roses.
A largo flag extended ac'oss the front ceiling
of the stage gracefully adjusted in the centre.
leaving the euds incline towards either end of
the stage. where they We're looped at the pros
ceniuu1 boxes. The upper boxes were fes-
t0oned with evergreen. and pendent stars of
red and white roses. The lower box rails were
lined with evergreen adorned at intervals with
water lilies, the effect being highly pleasing.
The foreground of the stage was adorned with
. pyramid of ptrti-colored roses and profu
sion of RANT ferns, while gallery rail, pillars
and gas brackets were wreathed or festotned
with evergreens roses. the effect being ex-
ceedingly picturesque and charming.
The class motto 'Vestigis Nulla Retrorsa''-
no backward steps, extended from he CEN
tre IF the stage in full view of the audience.
Promptly at s o'clock Prof. S;ebers orahestra
struck up the overture. a selection from Bach
en- tiled The ''Festival,' which was given with
fir effect and splendid Instrumentation.
Daring e rendition of the selection the
faculty of the High school and the members Of
the board of education entered the stage aud
seated themselves in proximity to the boxes,
immediately after which the members of the
graduating class entered the ladies taking the
front seats Ga the stage, while their masculine
classmates occupied the sea Is in the rear. The
lady graduates were dressed in While and the
parterie of lors presented by the contrast
was delightfully."- pleasing, many of the dresses
being ta- tefuly adorned with flowers.
Following are the names of the graduates:
Lou Eudnra Adams. Elizabeth Y. Askcw.
May Adel Bloddett. Alice Buyden.
Carrie f. Chaffee. Alma G. Dougan.
Nellie Walton Ford. Hattie Hale Gilbert.
Cuarles L. Juhuston. Eugene l.. Mann.
Eugeuie +. McGrorty. Henry a. Merrill.
Henry H. Miller. Florence NJ. Mrrphy.
Henry Nicols. Lillian Marie Qninby.
John Fl. Ramaley. Henry E. Randall.
Margaret s. Rogers. Samuel L. Sewall.
Charles F. Sibley. Stella May Snow.
Minnie b. Spencer. Frederick A. Stevens.
Hattie May Strong. George Wesley Turner.
Amelia Valentine. Mary r. Whitaker.
The programme consisted uf es says, recita-
tions orations and vocal mslody, delightfully."-
intersperSed with instrumental selections by
SeiDert's orchestra. The most judicous dis
elimination was EnanifeSted in the preparation
of the programme, and tue several perform.
ances were enjoyed by the audience witt
marked attention, while the scholarship dis
playel by the graduating members reflects
great credit upon the board and faculty. ywc
hours we're enjoyed in the present tatiOn of the
sele ;tions, the programme being as follows:
The Latin salutatory, by Mr.. Henry A. Mer
rill. was ornate in composition, and gwen with
creditabie pronunciation, the gentlcm ans ef
fort being received by the audience with lib
eral need of well-descrved appl use.
An essay followed entitled. "Poetic Appreci
ation of Nature by Miss Carrie H. Cha1fee
The yonng lady's delivery was clear, perfectly
intelligible and correctly emphasized, whilt
the cumposition was adorned with origina
SMILES and illustrated by many Of the brig hit
est gems of poetic diction. The conclusion o
the essay sisna!ized by decorous applause
and beautiful bounue S.
very scholarly and interesting Grafton wa
next given by Mr.. Samuel l.. Sewall who spok
eoquently of ''Clcopatrl's Needle.'' The me
di1val and modern history Of the ubelisk was
displayed classical research and great ability
After the rendition of the Bohemian Girl
by tho orchestra, Miss Elizabeth V. AskeV
treated the audience to ar essay ''Progress-' ,
The essay was emlnently sensible, being dcliv
cred in goo!i style, in clear, chaste Saxon. Th
highly sue :essful effort vas received with fiat
terins ap lause and boqnets.
An Grafton on Life" by Mr.. Charles L.
Johnston, showed a cultivated mind and a wild
acquaintance with the multiform and intricat
laws that govern the formation of life ant
growth in the animal, vegetable and organi
kingdoms Of nature The Grafton was one o
the finest of the evening, and rs such it wa
highly appreciated.
vocal selection by Miss Florence May Muir
ply en- tiled, "Oer Waves of Ocean," wa
sang with very pleasing and artistic success
An encore was demanded in response to whic
Brown and Blue" sang in manne
equally pleasing. the singer being the recipien
of perfect ovaGion of flowers.
An GRAFTON on thesubject of "Hidden Treas
ures' by Mr. Henry A. Merrill demonstrate et
that this gentleman had chosen a theme which
he was fully clplble OF handliag, time an
space not even permitting Of an outline of tn
An essay on the "Nghts Of History" by Mis-
Nellie W. Ford. almost proved the most inter
estlng event of the evening. The subject wa
sk''ltully treltel an tae tile tied lady wa
greeted with a profusion of flowers and deserve
applause.
After Il musical selection, Mr.. Henry E. Rar
daii delivered an nrhtiOn or recitation on "th
Mother OF the Gracch." A very interestin
and classical sketch was given Of the R ma
matron, and her noble sons Tiberius and Cair
were spoken of with great fervor. The cratic
provoked prolonged and worthy applause.
The valed,c c'ory was spoken by Miss Eusen
Il. Mctirorty, who selected as theme "Cu
bon"!' What Good? The young lady di .playe
ma, ked taste in the treatment Of her subject
and the essay was emineutly sensible and yer
lntereI ing, being received with bouquets an
tlattering manifestations of applause.
Professor Campbell. principal of the Hin
school, then stepped forward and delivered
te" appropriate remarks, preparatory to awar
lng the prizes. The list prize, a certificate
lite membership in the St. Paul library, tt
gift OF Mr.. d. W. Ingersol was awarded
Miss Eusenie F. McGrorty for having earne
the hig hest mark in scholarship her ayerae
being 95 per cent. in the course of four wear
The second prize, magnificent volume, W
awarded to Mr.. Charles L. Johnston. for ha
ing earned the highest mark in scholarsh
department and punctuaity. Prof. Cam ODE
then made closing speech, cougratulatine t
Class on their success and pointing out t
proper course to be pursued in the futu,
Prof. Wright followed with an appropriate a
dress, in the course of whi,h he advanced
great many eninentiy wise aud thorOu Oh
practical suggestions. after which DR.. Murp
presented each graduate with diploma. up
the conclusion of which t2e audience dispersf
Pay Rolls of tho Teachers,
Alta special meeting of the board of &C
cation, held at 6:3o O'Clock yesterday, Pre-
dent Mnrphy in the chair, the teachers, ia