Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-06-07

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phis hi Ga school were held at the Iheater
last night. The parQuette, dress circle, and
family circle were crowded with gentlemen,
ladies, and children, all anxious to witness
the exercises of the graduating class of 1879.
The class, consisting Of ten young ladies lone
being absent on account OF slckness) and
three young gentlemen, was seated IN semi.
circle, and behind were the other pupils
of the high school. The members OF the
board of education, and the superintendent,
Mr.. VIM. II. Foute, were also on the stage.
When the drop curtain rose the stage presents
ed scene of youthful beauty and loneliness
most charming. The orchestra, under the
leadership of Prof. Handwerker, performed
the overture.
Mr.. Superintendent Foute appeared at the
footlghts and stated briefly the object OF the
exercises. The class numbered fourteen,
eleven young ladies and three young gentle
men. The public schools did not open in
1878 until two and half months after the
usual time Of opening. Under this disad-
vantageous state of affairs, the class had to
work hard in order to be able to graduate.
1t took honest, hard work, and the examlna-
tions were of the highest grade, equal to the
examinations of any class of graduates OF the
high school. The class deserved the highest
praise for diligence and progress. He felt
the greatest pride in the graduating class OF
1879. He felt proud when this goodly ship
of ours came into port and delivered to friends
and relatives Its precious living freight. APP
plause
ADDRESSES BY THE GRADUATES.
Superintendent Foute introduced
Miss Mollie Marshall, who carried off the
second honor. and was selected to deliver the
salutatory. The young lady read her essay
in pleasing tone of voice. 1t was short, but
a very commendable production.
Miss Mary Nicely read an essay on
"Life," rather abstruse and difficult subject
to handle The little lady discussed life in a
free and easy manner, and gave picture OF
it such as presents itself in the day dreams OF
q sweet girl-graduate, whose experience had
been of a most pleasing character, and for
whom life WIS in the future, not il the past
or present. The little lady received Il num-
Der of bouquets at the close OF her address.
The graduating class then sang a melody,
Dear friends, The hour has come aeheH ace
must go.
Miss Annie Avery, a self-possessed young
lady, read a well written aud practical paper
entitled, Gather Roses While ye May" a
line taken from HerrIck poem entitled,
AdUice to Maids. The essay contained good
advice to young ladies and young gentlemer,
and was received with applause by the
audience.
Master Sam Cruise, read paper entitled,
'What / Saw in the Laboratory" He re-
elixir OF life, or that mysterious thing which
would turn everything into gold that 1t
touched. 1t was written as if an autobiog-
raphy. 1t was a wild tale of alchemy, very
well put together, and was read by the young
gentleman in quite an easy and spirited man
ner.
Miss Jennie Morrison was the next essay
ist She read production entitled I'm
Csslo Quies.'' The essay was well written,
pleasantly presented and Was received with
appreciation.
What Is that Thing Called Light?' The
young lady delivered her address exceeding
~ well. The essay was full of thought and
pointed illustrations Of the subject, which Is
full of natural philosophy and chemistry
The falr speaker was deservedly applauded
ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS.
The programme was changed at this point
in order to give Mr.. w. B. Trezevant an op-
portunlty to deliver the address to the grad
uating class. Mr.. Irrelevant was introduced
to the audience by Mr.. w. c. Foikes, presi-
dent of the board of education. The speaker
addressed himself to the theme, The Edu-
cation of Youth" He referred to education
IN Greece and Rome, in Saracen lands, in
modern countries, and especially ii the
United States. The public schools of Ten
| uessee, from the earliest days. were referred
to at length, ana the effect Of the public
school system upon the people IN developing
| intelligence and spreading information Wa:
duly commented upon. He recommends
the establishment of industrial schools in oul
midst, so as to develop the body, and there
| by increase the power OF intellectual acquisl
ton. He believed In teaching the masses the
higher branches of knowledge, the arts anC
sciences. He addressed the graduating class
in words of kindness and advice, and spoke
of the teachers who fell in the great plague
! of last year - Mr.. Thweatt. Misses Moon
Flack and Lyons, and the good and noble SUI
perintendent, Mr.. James L. Leath. Mr.
Trezsvant concluded by saying: "May
you never falter in the tight; may hon
ors and rewards follow you II
all your pursuits, and may your future bt
! full of profit to yourselves and good towarc
others, free from error, sorrow and anxiety
may adversely always avoid you and misfor-
tune never beset your pathway, and may y0r
know only comfort, gladness and independ
| ence." The lengthy, but eloquent address!
was loudly applauded.
ADDRESSES BY GRADUATING CLASSES. g
Miss Kate Richie was the next speaker
| Her theme was, docs the Road Wind VI
Hill all the Way?" 1t was well considered
and delivered by the little lady who was al
| home lpon the stage, and created a most
| pleasing impression.
Master C. Wiley delivered speech upor
! Experience. 1t was theme well handled
| by the youthful speaker and was delivered
excellently well.
Miss Jennie Hewett delivered a pathetic
recitation, entitled where's Annette?'
Miss Hewett's action and elocution were very
impressive, and attracted the greatest atten
| ton. At times she was quite dramatic anc
developed talent which rather surprised ole
theater- goers. The young lady closed the
beautiful recitation amid the most enthusi
astic applause, which was kept up for many
minutes and until Miss Hewett walked for
ward and bowed her acknowledgements.
The class sang Spring Tide in pleasing
| manner.
| Miss Addie Douglass read IN a clear anG
| loud tone of voice a paper on 'The Yester
days of Life" 1t was a we'll considered
essay, was clothed in pretty language, and
was read by pretty girl. She was ap
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