Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-26
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LiIcoln Han was a scene OF beauty last night
when the Spencerian Business College awarded
Its highest honors TO the class or 81. The Hall
as dt nsely filled before the hour announced
for opening the exercises. The stage was
gracefully draped with fiags and strtamers
ana adorned with the shields OF the states ana
ratons represented by the graduates ana IN
the foreground were banks OF floral offerings
from admitting friends.
Al O'Clock, TO the music OF Donchs orches-
IRA. The graduating class marched 10, ten la
dies from the right. nfteen gentlemen from the
left stage door, meeting az the center ia a
semi circle. and passing In graceful curves
around the entire stage TO their seats.
Prof. and Mrs Spencer; Rev. Chauncey Glles
preS.dt Mt OF the Swedenoorgian convention:
Gen. francis A. Walker. Superintendent OF the
orrnond Wilson; Prof. VIM. Ii. Sadier, OF the
Baltimore BusiJess College; Rev. Jabez FoZ
and Mr.. John f. Thompson, principal OF Jefrer-
stage.
Rev. Chauncey Giles read a brief selection
uom the SCRIPTURES and offered an inyooarion
c.CSDg with The LoId's Prayer In which
the graduating class Ioluec. After music
by the oIche esua, the salutaUory was de.
liye.ed In an easy. effective manner
by MT. David E. McIlhinny and evlncei
rent public events. A hit a. the lavish
waste OF une by the L. & Seraie was heartily
applauded. A piano solo. oberon, was ably
rendered ny David ii. solomon. serious Intel,
ligent looking youth OF Il. The ladies' vale
dictory was next delivered by Mss Adele NJ.
Garesche. OF Missouri It was a nne produc-
tfon, teeming with rich thought, the chief idea
being that although womans purpose In life
will ever be 10 secure the happiness OF those
dear 10 her, yet all humanity shou d be dear TO
her ard fer sphere limited only 10y ner capacity
Mr.. Frank B. Noyes delivered the valedlcfory
on behaf OF the gentlemen graduates. The
young gentleman gave evidence OF careful cul-
ture, original thoug ht and close observation OF
men and events. He made a strong argument
In favor OF business pursuits as developing the
resources, rounding and sustaining the cnart-
Ties ana improving the condition OF the whole
world. His voice and beailng and the me
points be made won repeated applause.
piano solo-the Storm-Dy Miss Marie
Prandl, was admirably aud powerfully rem
deTed.
Mis-. Sara A. Spencer addressed the lady
graduates, telling Them the world neeisd them
sc omeWhere, ana she trusted they would not
cheaper the value OF their labor oy besleging
members or congress Tor Influence" TO get a.
Chance TO earn their bread. A cabinet min.
ister Secretary Windom) bad told her three
fourths Of bis time was consumed In this man.
her. She SAID Gen. Francis A. Walker had re-
formed the civil service by setting an example
which other departments must soou follow, OF
appointing women ana promoting them upon
merit ana efficiency on equal terms with men.
Prof Spencer neXt addressed the gentlemen
graduates. Gaining their attention 10 The inspir-
ing history OF James A Garfield, and urging
them TO cultivate the good OF life.
Rev. Chauncy Giles gave them an open secret
10 business success worthy purpose.
Gen. Francis A. Walker then made a brief
but eloquent address, In which he stated MS
oWn personal experience with the graduates OF
the SpeDcerian Business College, he said the
work in his bureau was Tor a limited time but
being statistical it was q severe test OF mental
training and executive ability. he presented
schtduIe containing the names OF seventeen
graduates OF this college In his bureau. OF
these BOT one had proven unreliable or incom-
petent or Inefficient. All We're ranked above
tn average, and nine had attained the highest
possible record In their divisions In behalf OF
tie public service 1t gave him pleasure TO say
he Would regard q diploma OF graduation from
the Spencer,aD Business College as a sufficieur
guarantee OF qualifications without further en-
dorsement. IL gave him peculiar pride aud
pleasure 10 award the diplomas 10 this class OF
ST.
He then, In a most pleasing aud graceful
manner, awarded the diplomas 10 The following
graduates: Blanche E. Donaldson. ID. OF c.;
Zeola A. Downing, Pa. Fannie Florence Evans,
ID. OF G.; Adele NJ. Garesche, Fale6iCt0riaa,
NO.; Clara c. Minear, Cal; Lucy E. Moten,
ID. OF G.; Marie j. Prandi, France; Mary Red
mond, d. OF c.; Manonah Thomas, ID. OF c.;
Mary Torney, ID. OF c.; James E. Chapman,
George A. Davidson, Chas. Engels George ii.
Gurley, Louis M. Hopkins. ID. or c John r.
Javins. Va; David K McElhinny. SgiutatortaEl,
Ohio; Frank b. Noyes, TaJedictoridra, ID. OF c.;
VIM. 81. Schofield, Va; Samuel Schwartz, Va;
Alfred Smith. David H. solomon, Walter +.
Stewart, ID. or c.; Isaac III. Well, n. c. Book
keeping cerii1cates-Henry w. Heine, Jacob
w. Jeunernaln, ID. OF &.