The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-28
BATH.
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Bath Mems Prosperity Abroad.

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FRIDAY, June q.
The Grddudtion.-As early as o'clock this
morning crowds wendell their way to the High
School to secure seats in anticipation of the
yearly rush. At 0 o'clock when the gradual
ting class fled into the hall and took its sta
ton on the platform, the room was filled to its
utmost seating capacity. Numbers were stand
ing and crowds were vainly pressing up the
staircases trying to enter the hall. The hall
itself was tastefuly decorated with flags, fes-
toons of bunting and evergreen. while pendant
from the ceiling just over each speakers sta
ton was the German horseshoe with 70 in
closed. At the right of the platform was an
ante-room of flags for the use of the class The
programme was published in this mornings
locals. At O'Clock the exercises opened with
PRAYER by the Rev. H. J. White of the North
street church and following was an admirable
salutatory by Mr.. Allan S. Duncan, following
which was a smooth rendering of the pro-
gramme, each subject being well treated by
the graduate and scarce admitting special
favorable comment where all was so praise
worthy. AS usual the interest of the audience
centered i'll the history and prophecy.
The history by Miss NJ. w. Dixie was written
in piquant style and delivered in graceful
manner Sept. 9th, 1875, the class of 70 en-
tered the school, Wandering ffty-five mem
bers. The majority of the class chose the
Latin course and of these at the end of the
year six became disguised and chose to let "the
dead past bury its dead''. The class in gram
mar pursued its studies in neighboring gardens
and enjoyed life immensely. At this time the
girls of the class formed cliques and We'd with
each other in practical jokes Of these cliques
the Twins" and the Quartette were promi-
nent. At the close of the second year the
class was increased by four. During the jun
ior year the girls formed ball club and chal-
lenged the high school nine. In natural histo-
tory Miss Nj. was the star and her pockets were
usually filled with toads, grasshoppers and
reptiles of any kind. During Junior year one
member of the class died. At the beginning
of senior year the class numbered twenty-nine
and the religious majority was Methodist
The giant was Miss E. HI. The pigmy Miss
NJ. w. ID. There were three brunettes, Span
heaviest, AIasteT- ienla1t -0e4lss
dictionary, Miss Brown; linguist, Miss Allen;
captain, Duncan; orator, Kelley; ladies' man,
Gannett; scholar, Morse; botanist Miss Cow
ell. -Four prepared for college, five took the
Latin scientific course, the rest the business
studies. There were boys, % girls. OF the
girls four are engaged. Five wouldn't tell,
the rest eXpectant
The prophecies of the class was Miss Annie
b. Torrey, and abounded in pungent hits,
neatly made. The opening date was May 10,
1895, and the plot opened with an invitation
from two married members of the class to take
a trip in their air-car. In a decidedly imagin-
dplNc uidllltI tllO MISS ueSCrlU6u u6r aerial
visits. One of the ladies had graduated at
Harvard, and married graduate. One had
married a Brooklyn clothier, one an artist, two
taught at Vassar, two more were settled in
New Jersey, one Speaker of the House, one a
senator, one Washington lawyer, one young
lady married Baltimore coal dealer-an old
cousin,-one was Richmond planter, one a
bachelor, one an operate star In the East,
North and South the aerial car flew and at
and at every point an old class mate found
ha VIOLA Nv NJ, A De-
was well delivered and won much deserved
praise.
Miss Torrey wore a cambria dress bound
with Hamburg and cardinal red ribbons-the
class color. Miss Dixie also wore cambria and
class color; Miss Strout very stylish garnet
silk trimmed with same, white in hair Miss
Campbell Wore rich very dark green silk
trimmed with fancy bouquet silk; Misses Eat
on, Hunt, Allen, Rich and Hawkes. wore
white muslin variously trimmed in pink, white
and crimson satin with lace, while Misses
Mlnott, Nichols and Tabor wore rich black
silks. Miss Gowell's costume was of satin and
velvet The masters wore the usual black.
Frequent mention was made of the pretty and
stylish appearance of the ladies of the class.
Bouquets were presented Misses Sawyer, Mi
mott and Dixie.
The presentation of diplomas was made and
after the singing of the class ode written by
Miss Evelyn Hawkes) the benedicton was
pronounced the crowds slowly thinned and
with the school,
Uncle Toms Cabin drew fair number of
people at Columbian Hall last night.
Mr.. Fred Kimball, one of Baths promising
oarsmen, yesterday severed joint from the
fourth finger on his left hand cutting into
the bone of the third finger while fixing
lawn mower. The wound was dressed by Dr.
l.. A. Kimball. This accident will prevent
his rowing in the Fourth regatta.
striped bass caught at Small Point
WplUhInO {l,a
Sagadahoc for dinner to-day
An excursion to Popham on the Creedmore
July 4th.
Martin Nugent and Horatio Parks sailed
race from Hathorne's wharf to the Beach and
back last evening IN reach boats for private
purse Won by NugenU.
The liners. have commenced work at the
Sewall yard for fine new ship of 1000 tons
which Arthur Sewall is to bhild the coming
season. Capt. Joseph Small of this city will
command her
- i,o High sal.esl s.,.t,tstsrng class reception
occurs tonight at Columbian Hall.
The Henry Morrison has commenced her
trips from Augusta to Boothbay.
Mr.. Frank Green, late with Mr.. Gould, has
accepted position as trainer for Mr.. Hill of
New York, the well known horseman.
Mr.. Daniel Mcdonald, an old whip sawyer
OF this city, leaves Bath tonight for his old
home in Nova Scotia, where he intends to
pass the remainder of his life.
Salaries OF former Bath men-The accounts
OF United States Shipping Commissioner G. c.
Duncan of New York show, salaries paid as
follows: For 1S7S-C. c. Duncan So ,OO0 F G.
Duncan, Deputy Commissioner, $500; G. F..
Duncan, Deputy Commissioner, $780, c. d
Duncan 81 1898; H. e. Duncan 81 ,26667.
Mr.. Geo. Smith, the late well known clerk
at the Sagadahoc, has bought out the Savage
Brothers saloon.
Jack has been rusticating and breaks forth
as follows:
Now the roses blush is seen
White sails flash on waters Sheen
Daisies float on grass waves green
Rural lifes fairy dream