Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-17
Hillhouse High School.


 School has now become merged into the alumni of the institution, body which has become quites numerous and includes many who have risen to honored positions in va rious of the walks of life. The graduating exercises of 80 took place last evening. Each recurrence of graduating exercises is marked
 with growth of public interest in the event,
 and the exercises last evening, coupled with the class exercises the preceding afternoon, formed another bright chapter in the history of this institution, now about quarter of a century in existence. The hall presented fine scene, with over one thousand people in attendance and fully entering into the spirit of the occasion. Admission was by ticket and hundreds more without doubt would have gladly availed | themselves of an opportunity to attend. The number of tickets was limited to the accom-
 modations of the hall and before the hour for opening all the spare chairs had been brought in and were quickly disposed Of, and | still the people were Hooking to the building. l The class which was then about to take it's farewell of it's preceptors and tutors, and of the walls SO familiar to them after four years toiling the steeps of knowledge, and which occupied a reserved portion of the hall, is spoken of in very favorable terms as aver aging well. The young ladies were attired in spotless white, and had they been equipped with wings the thought might arise that they contemplated bidding farewell by an aerial flight. The young gentlemen, though they
 had not fingered as long at their toilet as their fair classmates, were evidently equipped with proper reference to the importance and momentous character of the occasion, ,-one fraught with special overlapping emotions to those of their number selected to repre- sent the accomplishments of the class before the numerous and sxpectant assembly in waiting for their achievements. The decora- tions of the hall were alluded to yesterday,
 but in addition over the stage burned in let ters Of fire ''H H. S." Flowers and plants graced the scene likewise. Upon the stage sat the members of the Board of Ed ucation, Superintendent Parish, Princi- pal Curtis, Vice Principal Whitmore. The announcements were by Mr. Curtis. Prof. Jepson directed the musical part of the exer- cises, highly gratifying feature, very suc- cessfully as usual. The beautiful baton which he used was the gift which the L. s. o. Association made him some time ago in token of appreciation of his services in this city. He used it last evening for the first time. At the grand piano H. Rowe Shelley presided with his accustomed talent.
 Miss Julia A. Deming was the first of the graduating class to appear upon the platform. Her essay was @ composition of much merit and reflected credit upon it's author. The same may be said of Miss Della T. Donohue in
 her essay ''The Charms of Sleepy Hollow"
 Awake the night is beaming," was finely rendered, Miss Welch singing the solo. The essay by Miss Morrissey was read in 6 clear, distinct voice, was production of mer- it, and when she had concluded she was greet ed with evidences of hearty approval. As she passed down from the platform a hand some bouquet was presented her.
 The production of Miss Mary l.. Daniels
 was one of the best of the evening. It had in it many ideas that were calculated to unfold new fields of thought on the question of la- bor mentally and physically considered. She was greeted by cheers when she had conclu- ded, and was the recipient Of 8 beautiful bou- quet.
 Miss Fannie M. Ullman truly said at the | beginning of her essay, 'It is difficult to i'm agine the world without music" She went | back to Bible times and referred to the great productions of the psalmist David, and then followed from his time to the present and the l more modern composers, comparing the mu- sic of the different nationalities and giving 1 altogether an interesting and entertaining paper.
 Miss Emily A. Townsend thought the effect of public opinion was in no I small degree the extent and growth of the nation, and this she elaborated manner that would have done credit to older l and more experienced persons than the fair young lady who so comprehensiVely handled the subject that she had selected.
 Miss Anna NJ. Smith selected subject which she had evidently given much thought and attention to, judging from the style in which it was written. She truly said that Manners were the outer apparel of the soul," and in beautiful manner elaborated
 this thought
 "A Reformsr's Experience" was fine pro duction, and was read in clear and distinct voice, finely modulated, by the author, Miss Sarah B. Briggs
 Frank J. Lambert, at his own request, was excused from reading his paper, Bright Spots in the French Revolution"
 The 'Nemesis of History" by Miss Mary A. Cullen, was fine production, it's characteris- tic points being the wrongs of Ireland and the sufferings that she had been called upon to endure under English rule. She closed
 with wish for the ultimate and speedy reali-
 zation of the freedom of Ireland.
 
 was by Miss Laura E. Babcock. The sub-
 ject of her essay was Rewards" The sub-
 ject suggested to the fair valedictorian the thought that the hope of reward is an incen- tive to action. The most unselfsh acts of life
 carry with them the hope of reward. This hope is natural instinct common to man and
 beast, and we have right to hope for reward, although in the mad chase for it man becomes selfish, and failure is a sad blow to him.
 When Miss Babcock had concluded her es-
 say she turned to the Board of Education and
 in behalf of the graduating class thanked them for their earnest efforts in their behalf. Then turning to the teachers she said: The principles and instruction which you have so earnestly planted in our minds will now main, and we hope to be remembered by you
 with the same kindness and indulgence that has characterized our intercourse with you. To her classmates she said: The hour has
 come which we have looked forward to with patient hope. The hour has come when we must separate. Many changes have occurred
 since we entered the school, and we are here
 to night only a remnant of those who were with us at the beginning. Let us who gradu- ate tonight go forward and make the best of our advantages, hoping for an eternal reunion lin better world. bid you, my classmates,
 farewell. Miss Babcock was greeted with
 continued manifestations of approval, when
 she concluded, and was presented with 8 hand some bouquet.
 After finely rendered song, "Now Tramp
 Or Moss and Fell" Superintendent Parish addressed the graduating class in an interest ing and appropriate manner. He urged upon them the thought that they were to go forth
 in the battle of life to meet victory or defeat, and he urged them to take victory for their
 motto and go forward feeling that they had
 been strengthened to meet the trials of life in
 whatever form they may come. In conclu- sion he congratulated them on what they had accomplished and wished them God-speed.
 The class then passed to the stage and re- ceived their diplomas from Superintendent Parish. The graduating song and closing hymn were sung and the graduating exercises for 1880 were at an end.
 Following are the graduates Master A. Asher; Misses F. M. Ullman, J. M. Morris sey, l.. E. Babcock, s. E. Briggs, M. A. Gull len Master c. E. Carr; Misses J. A. Lyon and M. A. Maltby; Masters E. O. Hovey and H. J. Ryder; Misses B. A. Townsend, J. Dana, A. M. Smith. J. A. Dunning, E. F. Thompson and H. Barker; Master E. A. KY-s s-Lk n m ~