Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-26
GLASS OF 80.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING EXER-
OLSES LAST EVENING.
Large, Select and Brilliant Assemblage-
Handsome Decorations of the Audito-
misunderstanding and Highly CreditabIe
Proceedings-List Of the Graduates.

A more select or brilliant assemblage of citi-
zens than that which gathered at the Atha-
neaum last evening on the occasion of the gradu-
ating exercises of the class of 80, of the st.
Paul high school, it would be difficult to i'm
agine. The spacious auditorium and galleries
of the building were filled with the families and
friends of the graduates, and the scene present
ed was one of rare animation and beauty. The
decorations were tasteful and attractive. The
gallery rails were festooned with garlands of
evergreens, and the hanging brackets were
adorned with wreaths of the same material.
Ats o'clock the curtain rolled up, disclosing
q scene of rare brilliancy and beauty. In the
center background of the stage were seated the
young lady graduates, fanked by their gentle
men confreres. In front and to the right
of the stage were the members of the Board of
Education, and the fraternity of the High
school occupying seats on the right side of the
stage. The stage was adorned with q wealth
of exquisite floral offerings. In the extreme
background the stars and stripes were suspend
ded, while the most attractive feature consisted
of an arch which rose from the center of the
stage.
The arch was profusely garnished with flow
ers and evergreens, and bore the inscription
tue GII heCGo, WuLl0 buo uSuIoh OO, GULL
posed of inwrOught roses, hung pendant from
the center of the arch.
The Great Union band inaugurated the ex-
ercises with selection from the Bohemian
Girl, " following which Prof. Campbell intro
duced Otto K. Sauer, who delivered the essay
and salutatory. In commencing, the young
gentleman quoted the elegant lines from By
ron, "'Tis sweet to hear the watchdog's honest
bark bray sweet mouthed welcome to the
traveller home"
After paying graceful tribute to the faculty
of the school and felicitating his fellow gradu-
ates, the speaker adverted to the march of
civilization, tracing it from the early ages of
mankind to the scientific, political and reli
gious progress of the day. The address showed
scientific research and thoughtful study. The
speaker was greeted with applause.
Following this an essay was delivered by Miss
Hannah r. Sewall, who chose for her the1Le,
"Boston's Part in the Revolution"
The oppression and unjust tyranny of the
mother country over the young colony was out
lined, and eloquent allusion was made to the
excise laws, the abuse of which had contribut-
ed 30 much to precipitste the revolution. A
thrilling picture was drawn of the privations
and obstacles overcame by the brave militia
men, who surrendered their lives to perpetuate
their liberty and found their country. The
essay was well delivered, and greeted with
applause.
Miss Linda @. Pomroy followed with an es-
say on the captivating subject of Wonders"
The young lady treated particularly of the
seven great wonders of the world, referring
first to the Pyramids of Egypt. In dealing
with her theme, the speaker showed great ia
miliarity with classic history, and as her adj
dress proceeded she dealt in familiar and at
tractive manner with the mysterious of the
mineral and vegetable world and science. The
essay was heard with marked attention.
fAor hu fho
chestra, an Grafton on work was delivered by
Mr.. Geo. o. Nettleton. The speakers appear
ance was greeted with applause, snd the preg-
nant theme was handled in most mastery
manner. The necessity of work, of an occu-
patton, an aim in life, was adverted to in
most eloquent manner. The elevating influence
of well directed employment and Intelligent
action, was described, and life of industry
was spoken of as the law of human develop
ment and progress.
The condition of individual excellence was
mentioned as the paramount and indispensable
element to national progress. Unceasing, in
defatigible labor, was described as the condition
of all true greatness or distinction. The lives
of number of great men were alluded to,
whose heroic achievements were owing solely
to the might of their own indomitable perse-
verance and genius. The Grafton was remark
ably well delivered, and the speaker was greet
ed with an ovation of applause.
An essay was then delivered on the stirring
and good old classical quotation, 'Pro Bono
Publico,' by Miss Nellie A. Newson.
Before commencing her delightful address,
Prof. Campbell craved the indulgence of the
audience, stating that the young lady had been
harassed by severe cold. The excuse, how
ever, was hardly necessary, as Miss Newson
treated her subject in athoughtful, earnest and
captivating manner, hardly culver being no.
ticeable in her excellent delivery. The young
L. e.
lies of ancient times and to the struggles in the
early ages for conditions of political freedom.
She dealt in trenchant manner with the evils
of the present times, and her telling remarks
were received with great applause.
An essay was then given by Miss Susan W.
Sewall who chose the captivating theme of
s'Homer" The stupendous genius of the
Greek bard was alluded to in glowing terms,
and the young lady made frequent and delight
full reference to the divinities symbolised by
the poet, manifesting q graceful familiarity
with classic history.
The appliances, arts, literature society, poll
tics and divinity-worships of the Greeks,
were treated in q manner that showed almost
precocious resources, so ably did she deal with
the life andtimes of Homer.
A beautiful selection followed by the orches-
tra, after which an Grafton on the Inter
Oceanic Canal was delivered by Mr.. Frank B.
Carpenter
The geographical position of Cape Horn and
the inseparable difficulties encountered by
science in overcoming the barriers were first
adverted to, after which the speaker alluded to
the inception of the Suez canal through the
Isthmns of Panama. The history of the Clay
ton Bulwer treaty was given, together with the
great impetus which it gave to the project, after
which the speaker alluded to the Monroe doc
trine, the advocates of which would, thought
the speaker, unjustly exclude Europe from the
benefit of the great scientific achievement.
The Grafton was received with great applause.
The valedictory and essay was then given by
Miss Evelyn Prince. The young lady's effort
assumed poetical form, her theme being
treated from highly moral standpoint. The
composition manifested exceptionally fine taste
and culture and was admirably delivered.
Prof. Campbell then introduced Supertend-
emit Wright, who awarded the prizes The first
prize life membership in the st. Paul libra
ry, for scholarship, was awarded to Miss Evelyn
Prince.
The Studdart prize handsome volume of
Shakespeare, was awarded to Miss Susan w.
Sewall.
Prof. Campbell followed with a parting ad
dress to the graduates, his remarks being preg-
nant with good advice, sensible and timely.
President Lienau then addressed the gradu-
ates in sensible speech, after which each
member of the class was presented with di-
ploma, their names being as follows
Ernst Bruno Bergholtz, Jessie Boyden,
Margaret Florence Burke, Sarah Jeanette Cal
Green. Henry Gilbert Ingersoll, Georgia Anna
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