Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-16

HiIIhOuse High School. The Exercises of tho Graduating Glass .-An Interesting OccasiOn.-A Mann moth Audience--GreatH Interest.
 The class of 1880 of the High School held their class exercises yesterday afternoon in High School Hall. The extensive, commedi- o1s and we'll lighted hall presented fine scene, filled to it's utmost-a sea of faces-and tastefully adorned with the national colors and with appropriate notices, arranged at inter vaIs on the side walls. A large number of spring bonnets and hats graced the occasion and added to it's attractive character, to say nothing of the fair wsarsrs themselves. The ushsrs were taxed to find seats for the late corners, but at last all were supplied by taking advantage of all the room possible. Class graduation exercises are comparatively new felture in the career of the High School, but it is evident from yesterdays success that It is a permanently established institution. Pre- siding on the spacious stage sat Mr. James W. Gain, president, officiating with dignity ana composure suitable to the presence Of SO large an assembly and one of such august charac- ter, taking the elderly portion into consloera- tion. Prof. Jepson sat near the grand piano, the programme having music and song as well as purely literary effort. The number in the class of 80 is thirty five. The names, according to the classified report for the month ending March 26, are, according to the standing then: Master A. Asher, Misses F. M. Ullman, J. M. MorriSssy h. E. Babcock, s. E. Briggs M. A. Cullen, Master c. E. Carr, Misses J. A. Lyon and M A. Malsby, Masters B. O. Hovsy and Il. J. Ryder, Misses E. A. Townsend, J. Dana, A. M. Smith, J. A. Cunning, E. F. Thompson and H. Barker, Master B. A. Wright, Misses D. T. Donahos and C. A. Parsons, Master C. I. Hague, Misses L. M. Northrop and N. l.. Burleigh Masters J. B. Martin, E. H. Barnes and F. H. Noble, Misses L. Gorham, L. D. Gates and 0. Klock, Master E. B. Kimberly, Miss Fl. F. Scrimgeour, Master J. W. Gain, Misses I. W. Wslch and M. l.. Daniels.
 The class at 2:3O marched into the hall and took seats in the body. President James W. Gain presided and made brief address of welcome, inviting the friends of tha class to an exhibition fer which he promised no won derful but some interesting things.
 The young ladiss sang 'Joyfulnsss" under direction of Professor Jepson.
 The history by James B. Martin was quite amusing. The class began in 1876 with 15o members. Before 1877 there were only two courses-English and scientific. September 8 8 classical course was started to prepare students for Yale. All the young men, save two, of the class took this course. Only one young lady-Miss Etta F. Thompson-was courageous enough to hold out in 1t. Tho greatest number of members dropped out the first and second years, until now but thirty five remain. The class has been very unruly probably owing to the contortions of the Greek language. As the first academic class it will attract attention. Only one member goes to the Scientific School. The historian convulsed the class with frequent laughter at his sly hints and broad allusions to his class- mates. MT. Martin read his history with spirit and very happily. Of immense size he is not and some at the rear of the hall were disposed to claim that telescope would be necessary to bring kim to view, but he made himself heard without trouble, and all pronounced his very racy contribution to the exercises, and admirably given. An a class historian he is rarely excellsd by one of his age and filled the bill most clsverly.
 Charles E. Clark gave dissertation on Grit" He delivered the production well, barring few nervous consultations of the manuscript, and gave practical illustration of his theme in his own bearing and deter imitation, which won him the favor of the audience. He gave the first Napoleon as 6 striking notable example of clear grit, and was evidently an admirer of this quality in the mau of destiny.
 Miss Etta F. Thompson gave delightful class history. As in the case of Mir. Martin, her selection to the task was peculiarly fitting. Her numerous hits excited much open merri- ment and shs was listened to with sympathetic and keen interest. Her reading was charao- terized by originality and 6 truly feminine grace, and was rhythmic. A bright subtle, pungent humor prsdominated throughout. Glimpsss of Life at the High School might have appropriately bsen the title of her very interesting paper. Alluding to the only death that occurred in the class during four years touchingly and mentioning the name of Miss Emma T. Bradley, Miss Thompson said :: ''But one of our number, whom we all loved lies wrapt in a slumbsr from which there is no awakening Darling Nornmie, we miss thee,
 "But early called how b!est arc they
 Who wait ia heaven their harvest day"
 Before commencing her onslaught upon her associates she invited all who might feel that they had bean too roughly handled to meet her at the desk in No. 9 upon the completion of her discourse.
 An essay "True Heroes" was given by Ida M. Welch. The effort reflected credit upon the young lady. Her standard of tho true hero was one which Bayard or King Ar thur might fail of attaining but she truly added that the higher the standard aimed at, the brighter the achievement. Chairman Gains frank acknowledgment of his error in transporting the order of exercises, which brought Miss Wslch before Miss Thompson, was evidently an unbiased substitution and Vice Principal Whtmore gavs his services as prompter.
 A poem wss given by Miss Lottis Gorham, the young lady's contribution being worthy of its setting among the other gems of the pro- gramme.
 Abraham Asher concluded the literary work His Prophecy" was a highly creditabls eff fort
 The music of the affair afforded much pleas ure. The entire programme was as follows {: 1. Adoress or WSlcon1e. James W. Gain 2. song-"J'sfulness" Veaztel-
 Young Ladies of the Glass ,. alstokg- James E. Martin 4. Piano Duet. Misses Dana and Parsons Rondo on a Favor1se Air in Lucretia Borgia-- G. IT. 6. songO-"Snnlishi1 lveaal.j- oH'F''' H. oAfr
 Young Ladies of The Class $. Es.syTrue SEy Heroes Ida Id iaoRRsoh o Weoh 9. Song"Jolly Peddlers' (MaTston) Glass 10. Poem--" Wisdom's Warntng". .Lottis Gorham II. froPhecy. .Apreham Asner
 CLOSING SONG.
 [Solo by Miss c. Klock. Duet by Misses K1ock and
 Briggs. Chorus by Class
 EoLo-The echoing feet of moments 50 fleet
 Make music onward they fly;
 An! hear the soft strain, and catch the refrain,
 The melody sweet, ere it die.
 DJET-These echoes hear now faint and now clear,
 We fancy some message they tell,
 Some hope for each heart, some cheer ss we
 part,
 Come, sing us their words of farewell
 CHo.-We take up the song, its measures pro-
 long,
 Lips falter to utter Rocd-by: