The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1880-06-18
Annual School Exhibitions.

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That our Public School is an institution
of which our citizens are justly proud wal
manifested by the large and interested
| audience which gathered IN the chapel this
evening. to witness the closing scenes Of
the school year.
The occasion was memorable one tc
the nine graduates, who have just
completed their four long years
of hard and patient study. and
received the diplomas which character
ize the holder as having received thor
ough English education, fitting them either
for the freshmen's class in college, or for
the stern and practical duties of life.
i The Graduating class is composed Of
Misses Stella Leek, Annie Murphy, Mary
c. I King, Lizzie Adams. Maggie Alexan-
der. Alice Brown. Mary Hinchman, Anna
Sayre, and Master G, E. Voorhees,. Glass
Motto, Non malta, sed nsMJtum. Translated
Not many tn ;ngs, but much"
Long before o'clock, crowds were seen
vending their way to the school building,
and e'er the exercises had commenced the
chapel contained at least thousand peo-
pie, while many stood in the Railways
leading thereto. The chapel was artistically
trimmed with streamers Of evergreen, di-
verging from the centre of the ceiling. pre-
senting pleasing appearance.
On the platform were the graduating
class. the School Board, the teachers, and
a few prominent citizens.
The exercises were opened by prayer, by
Rev. DR.. Freeman, and singing by the
school.
Mr.. Haven said, on behalf of the gradua-
ting class, that the exercises were assigned
without any reference to degree of scholar
ship, as the average of those deliver
ing defamation or reading were fully
up to those who rendered original essays,
/ Master Geo. E.Voorhees broke the ice for
his fairer companions, by boldly stepping
forward and commencing his defamation.
Voices of the Dead" which was rendered
in a manly, clear and expressive voice.
Hewas followed by Miss Stella Leek, in
an original essay upon Music which was
well written and rendered with a modest
courage and GOODNESS pleasing to witness.
A duet by Miss Rosevear and Master
Youngs was beautifully rendered and we'll
received.
The reading Of "Hiawatha's Fasting. by
Miss Annie Murphy. was particularly good,
her information being excellent and showing
a thorough conception of the piece.
Miss Mary Kings original essay upon
Mirrors" was well rendered, and evineed
thorough familiarity with the subject.
1t was exhaustive, and traced woman's PEN
chant for the reflector way back to
Mother Eve.
The juveniles here sung "To Thee. O!
Country" in a manner showing that this
branch of education had not been neglected,
Miss Lizzie Adams next rendered 1.-THE
Angels Of Buena Vista, in an artistic man
ner and with well timed gestures, evincing
an excellent conception of the subject.
King Arthur next received an original
dissertation from Miss Maggie Alexander,
which was well written and proved her
deep research and mastery of the subject.
Singing, by class of six young misses,
was next in order, followed by an es-
say. in rhyme, entitled &c Bimini," (Web-
ster and our reporter both give it up), by
Miss Alice Brown.
Next was the reading OF "Pickwick's in
Perception of an elopement from Boarding
School, by Miss Mary Hinchman, who
aid the subject full Justice and caused
much merriment throughout the audience.
Miss Annie Sayre delivered the Valedic-
tory Essay, entitled, what he Poets have
done for me-" which was unexceptionally
well written, and POLITICALLY rendered.
Original IDEAS and thoughts were skillfully
woven in with extracts from different po-
cts, producing classic and beautiful effects.
Her practical applications of poetry in her
farewell to teachers and classmates was
beautiful and touching.
| The class exercises being now completed
the school sung GALES are blowing
which was followed by Mr.. Haven in a
short and feeling address to the graduates.
He testified to their patience and kindly
sympathy towards their teachers, and as
sured them that his interest in their we'll
fare would not cease with tonight He
said the ability to use knowledge was Just
as important as obtaining it, and further
remarked that '"There are dreamers and
idlers in life, and there are those who bet
ter utilize knowledge. The question will
some day come to you, What have you done
/ for yourself? What have you done for hu
mainly? and what have you done for the
| Mastery
Mr.. Haven now presented the class to the
Board of Trustees, and recommended that
body to confer the diplomas which were SO
well deserved. On behalf of the Board
Hon. A. w. Cutler, the Chairman, remark
ed, eve do not present these diplomas as
a reward Of merit. but because you deserve
and are entitled to them by having earned
| them by close application and hard study
The class then sung their Parting
Song" and the evenings entertainment
was concluded.
The lady graduates were all becomingly
dressed in white, and presented none OF
the giddy school girl appearance, but bore
a look of calm determination to battle
courageously with the problems of life.
Master Voorhees, looked somewhat lonely
as he hanked his class, but seemed proud
however, of his fair companions. and evi-
/ IDENTIFY rejoiced in their success as well as
his own. Each graduate was favored with
a profus1on of flowers, which formed a
sort of breast work from which they looked
upon the sea Of faces which graced the
huge auditorium. and helped make up the
most brilliant and successful Public School
Commencement ever witnessed in Norris
town, and one which reflects great credit
upon the Principal, and his efficient corps
Of teachers.
Names of scholars who have not been
absent nor tardy during the year:
W. D. Horne, W. c. VanDoren,
John Tallmadge, Mary King,
Il Hattie Soaring, Eddie Fleury,
Monte Guerin, Fred Brant,
Gussie Pierson, Carrie Day,
Walter Dix, Irene Powers,
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